Notes and Study material for Exams
Puranas Divided into sarga, pratisarga, manvantantar, vamsa (genealogical list of kings) & vamsanucharita. 18 main puranas & 18 subsidiary puranas. Vedas Meaning “knowledge”. Rigveda (hymns), Yajurveda (sacrificial formulae), Atharvaveda (magical charms & spell), Samveda. Vedas are called aparusheya (not created by man) & nity Upanishads About 200 in number. Deal with philosophy. Oldest & … Read more
National Water Mission: Securing India’s Water Future India, a land of diverse landscapes and vibrant cultures, faces a growing water crisis. The nation’s burgeoning population, rapid urbanization, and changing climate patterns have put immense pressure on its water resources, leading to water scarcity, droughts, and conflicts. Recognizing the gravity of the situation, the Indian government … Read more
Extinct Volcanoes: Silent Giants of the Past Volcanoes, with their fiery eruptions and awe-inspiring landscapes, have captivated human imagination for millennia. While active volcanoes continue to shape our planet and inspire both fear and fascination, there exists a vast population of dormant and extinct volcanoes, silent giants that hold secrets of Earth’s fiery past. This … Read more
Social Disorganization-Anomie and Alienation The social disorganization theory is one of the most important theories developed by the Chicago School, related to ecological theories. The theory directly links crime rates to neighborhood ecological characteristics; a core principle of social disorganization theory is that place matters. In other words, a person’s residential location is a substantial … Read more
First World War Background It was a result of growing inter-imperialist rivalries, growing chauvinism, antagonism and conflicts within Europe, formation of alliances and secret pacts, growing militarization, feverish preparations for war, were some of the marked features that harbingered war. There had been a number of crises which were temporarily resolved, but led to deep … Read more
Geologically Rajasthan comprises rocks from oldest Archean rocks to recent alluvium formations . The oldest formations are known as Banded Gneissic Complex exposed in central and southern Rajasthan. The Aravalli hill range dividing the State diagonally is made up of precambrian rocks of Aravalli and Delhi Super group comprising the metamorphosed gneisses, schists, marble, quartzite, … Read more
Parliamentary Control over the Executive: A Balancing Act of Power The relationship between the executive and the legislature is a cornerstone of democratic governance. While the executive branch, typically led by a president or prime minister, is responsible for implementing policy and governing the nation, the legislature, composed of elected representatives, holds the power to … Read more