Notes and Study material for Exams
India China Relations: Ladakh Conflict For more than 100 days, tensions have been high between India and China along their disputed Himalayan border. This tension has been most acute in eastern Ladakh, where, in mid-June, 20 Indian soldiers and an unspecified number of Chinese soldiers were killed in the Galwan Valley, the first fatalities along … Read more
Ravindra Nath Tagore An open vision of Tagore In a Society, an individual can develop skill and knowledge through rigorous attempts to cope with the challenges of the Environment. With this conscious attempt of survival in a given society, an individual shapes his/her own Personality. This ever-evolving process of personality, corresponds to one’s educational acumen. … Read more
Valabhi: A Lost City of Ancient India and its Enduring Legacy Valabhi, a once-thriving metropolis in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat, India, stands as a testament to the rich cultural and intellectual heritage of ancient India. While the city itself lies buried beneath the sands of time, its legacy continues to resonate through archaeological discoveries, … Read more
Mineral Resources : Iron-Ore: India possesses high quality iron-ore in abundance. The total reserves of iron-ore in the country are about 14.630 million tonnes of haematite and 10,619 million tonnes of magnetite. Haematite iron is mainly found in Chbattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Goa and Karnataka. The major deposit of magnetite iron is available at western coast … Read more
Endocrine Glands: harmone and their function The Endocrine System is made up of glands that produce and secrete HORMONES, chemical substances produced in the body that regulate the activity of cells or organs. These hormones regulate the body’s Growth, Metabolism (the physical and chemical processes of the body), and sexual development and function. The hormones … Read more
The Engine of Progress: Unpacking the Factors Affecting Economic Growth Economic growth, the sustained increase in the production of goods and services within an economy, is the lifeblood of prosperity. It fuels job creation, raises living standards, and provides the resources for social progress. Understanding the factors that drive economic growth is crucial for policymakers, … Read more
Energy security Energy security can be defined as “the uninterrupted availability of energy sources at an affordable price”. Energy security has many dimensions: long-term energy security mainly deals with timely investments to supply energy in line with economic developments and sustainable environmental needs. Short-term energy security focuses on the ability of the energy … Read more
Gandhiji was arrested in 1922 and sentenced to 6 years of imprisonment. The result was the spread of disintegration, disorganization and demoralization in the nationalist ranks. After a defeat of their resolution of ‘either mending or ending’ in the Congress, CR Das and Motilal Nehru resigned and formed the Congress-Khilafat Swaraj Party in December 1922. … Read more
The Chishti Silsilah: A Legacy of Sufism in South Asia The Chishti Silsilah, a prominent Sufi order, has played a pivotal role in shaping the spiritual and cultural landscape of South Asia, particularly in India and Pakistan. This article delves into the history, teachings, and impact of this influential lineage, exploring its origins, key figures, … Read more