General Study Important books for UPSC CSE GS Indian Polity by M Laxmikant A Brief History of Modern India by Rajiv Ahir(Spectrum) History of Modern India by Bipin Chandra(For Quick Reading) Ancient India(A History Textbook for Class 11) by Ram Sharan Sharma Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania The Indian Economy by Sanjiv Verma...
History of Modern India Policy of Proud Reserve Lytton, a nominee of the Conservative government under Benjamin Disraeli (1874-80), became the Viceroy of India in 1876, He started a new foreign policy of 'Proud Reserve', which was aimed at having scientific frontiers and safeguarding 'spheres of influence'. According to Lytton, the relations with Afghanistan could no longer be...
History of Ancient India 16 Mahajanapadas | Ancient History | UPSC 16 Mahajanapadas Capital of the Mahajanapadas Modern Location Facts about 16 Mahajanapadas Anga Champa Munger and Bhagalpur Anga Mahajanapada finds reference in the Mahabharata and Atharva Veda. During the rule of Bimbisara, it was taken over by Magadha Empire. It is situated in present-day Bihar and West Bengal. Its capital...
UPSC CSE 2022 | Important Dates Event Date Link Release of Notification - UPSC CSE 2022 02.02.2022 Link UPSC Online Registration for UPSC CSE 2022 (Begins on) 02.02.2022 Link Deadline to Apply For UPSC CSE 2022 22.02.2022 UPSC CSE Prelims 2022 Exam 05.06.2022 (Sunday) UPSC CSE Prelims 2022&...
UPSC CSE Preliminary Examination Syllabus Paper I-(200 marks)Duration:Two hours Current events of national and international importance. History of India and Indian National Movement. Indian and World Geography-Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World. Indian Polity and Governance-Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc. Economic and Social Development-Sustainable...
History of Modern India Anglo-Mysore War | UPSC 1st Anglo-Mysore War(1766-1769) Hyder Ali Won. Treaty of Madras Humiliating treaty for East India Company 2nd Anglo-Mysore War(1780-1784) Haider Ali died due to Canceer Tipu(Son of Haider Ali) comes to power Treaty of Mangalore(March 1784) Peace & Status Quo Both sides signed a peace treaty 3rd...
Current Affairs Important Reports of International Organizations | UPSC International Organization Name of Reports World Health Organization (WHO) Global Nutrition Report IQAir World Air Quality Report Oxfam International Global Inequality Crisis Report Inequality Virus Report UNICEF Levels and Trends in Child Mortality Report UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) World Investment Report UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme)...
Geography Optional Geography Optional Syllabus for UPSC CSE PAPER-I PRINCIPLES OF GEOGRAPHY Physical Geography : 1. Geomorphology : Factors controlling landform development; endogenetic and exogenetic forces; Origin and evolution of the earth’s crusts; Fundamentals of geomagnetism; Physical conditions of the earth’s interior; Geosynclines; Continental drift; Isostasy; Plate tectonics; Recent views on mountain building; Volcanicity; Earthquakes and Tsunamis; Concepts...
Quiz UPSC CSE Prelims 2021 Answer Key With reference to the history of ancient India, Bhavabhutti, Hastimalla and Kshemeshwara were famous a) Jain monks b) Playwrights c) temple architects d) philosophers Answer - b Consider the following statements: i) The Montague-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 recommended granting voting rights to all women above the age of 21. ii)...
Current Affairs Some Important Facts from 13-10-2021 Current Affairs Tourism in India Travel and Tourism Power Ranking publisher is World Travel and Tourism Council(WTTC). India is ranked third(behind US and China) in Travel and Tourism Power Ranking 2019 Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report publisher is World Economic Forum(WEF). India ranked 34 of 140 countries in the...
Current Affairs Some Interesting facts in 12-10-2021 CA India is a signatory to the establishment of UNESCO Global Geo-parks. There is not a single geo-park in India that is recognised by UNESCO. India does not have any specific legislation and policy for the conservation of geological sites. Article-21, 23, 24, 39(e), 42, 47 related to health and...
General Study Government of India Act 1935 The Government of India Act, 1935 was an Act adapted from the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It originally received royal assent in August 1935. It was the longest Act of British Parliament ever enacted until Greater London Authority Act 1999 surpassed it. Because of its length, the Act was...
