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Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology

Science And Technology In Ancient Period: Mathematics, Astronomy, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Physiology and Medicine (including Surgery), Ship- building, Mining and Metallurgy, Engineering and Architecture Like people in any other part of the world Indians too, have a rich legacy of scientific ideas. A desire to now the unknown, accompanied with experimentation and observation have … Read more

Important National Days-Must for Prelims

When is National Ayurveda Day observed 28-Oct When is National Dengue Day  observed 16-May When is National Deworming Day  observed 10-Feburary When is National Education Day observed 11-Nov When is National Girl Child Day  observed 24-Jan When is National Maritime Day observed 05-Apr When is National Milk Day  observed 26-Nov When is National Panchayati Raj … Read more

Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from Uttarakhand State

Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from Uttarakhand State Vandana Shiva Vandana Shiva, (born November 5, 1952, Dehra Dun, Uttarakhand, India, Indian physicist, moral thinker and social activist. Shiva founded the Research Foundation for Science, Technology, and Natural Resource Policy, an organization devoted to developing sustainable methods of agriculture, in 1982. Shiva proceeded to work … Read more

Awards of Andhra Pradesh

Awards of Andhra Pradesh Nandi Awards The Nandi Awards is the highest award ceremony for excellence in Telugu cinema, Telugu theatre, Telugu television, and Lifetime achievements in Indian Cinema, presented annually by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. “Nandi” means “bull”, the award being named after the big granite bull at Lepakshi — a cultural and … Read more

Religious and social reform movements in 19 Century in India and Gujarat

Reformers like Raja Rammohan Roy, Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar, Swami Dayanand Saraswati, Jyotiba Phule, Sir Syed Ahmed Khan and Pandita Ramabai understood that ignorance and backwardness in the Society was responsible for hindering its progress and development. They studied the religious scriptures and criticized the prevalent religious and social practices. According to them, society should be based … Read more

Freedom Struggle 1885-1905-Phase 1

ORIGIN OF NATIONALISM The Rise of Nationalism is reflected in the spirit of Renaissance in Europe when freedom from religious restrictions led to the enhancement of national identity. This expression of Nationalism was furthered by the French Revolution. The political changes resulted in the passing of Sovereignty from the hands of an absolute monarch to … Read more