Notes and Study material for Exams
Development of Posts and Telegraph:- Posts Britain’s involvement in the postal Services of India began in the eighteenth century. Initially the service was administered by the East India Company who established post offices in Mumbai, Chennai and Calcutta (now Kolkata) between 1764 and 1766. East India Company and the British Post Office … Read more
The Lokpal & Lokayuktas Act: A Comprehensive Overview The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, is a landmark legislation in India aimed at combating corruption and ensuring accountability within the government. This act establishes independent institutions, the Lokpal at the national level and Lokayuktas at the state level, to investigate and prosecute corruption cases involving public … Read more
Control over Public Expenditure In a parliamentary Democracy, the political executive is responsible to the Parliament. The control exercised by the Parliament over the executive is its control on financial expenditure. Parliamentary Control The Parliament is the custodian of public Money, and what better way to keep an eye on the authorities spending … Read more
Space Technology– Indian space programs. Application of Satellites for different purposes Despite being a developing economy with its attendant problems, India has effectively developed space technology and has applied it successfully for its rapid development and today is offering a variety of space Services globally. Indian Space Program: During the formative decade of 1960s, … Read more
SAS: A Comprehensive Guide What is SAS? SAS (Statistical Analysis System) is a comprehensive Software suite developed by SAS Institute. It is widely used in various industries, including healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and research, for data management, analysis, and reporting. SAS offers a wide range of tools and functionalities, making it a powerful and versatile platform … Read more
Lord Cornwallis (1786 – 1793) Introduction Lord Cornwallis, a warrior-statesman. He succeeded Warren Hastings as Governor-General in 1786. He belonged to an influential and aristocratic family which had wider political connections. He was also a close friend of Prime Minister Pitt. Dundas, the most influential member of the Board of Control … Read more
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) promotes accountability, transparency and Good Governance through high quality Auditing and accounting.The Comptroller and auditor general (CAG) of India is empower to audit all expenses from the combine Fund of the union or state governments, whether incurred within India or outside. The Comptroller and Auditor General of … Read more
The Coalition Against Wildlife Trafficking: A United Front Against a Global Crisis The illegal wildlife trade is a multi-billion dollar industry, fueled by insatiable demand for exotic animals, their parts, and products. This trade not only decimates wildlife populations, pushing countless species towards extinction, but also fuels corruption, undermines national security, and contributes to the … Read more
The Sama Veda: A Melodious Journey Through Ancient Indian Ritual and Spirituality The Sama Veda, one of the four Vedas, stands apart from its counterparts, the Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, and Atharva Veda, by its unique focus on music and chanting. It is not a collection of hymns like the Rig Veda, nor a manual … Read more
The Sarkaria Commission Report: A Landmark Study on Centre-State Relations in India The Sarkaria Commission, formally known as the Commission on Centre-State Relations, was established in 1983 by the Indian government to examine and recommend solutions to the complex and often contentious relationship between the Union government and the states. Chaired by Justice Rajinder Sachar, … Read more