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Megasthenes was a Greek ambassador to the court of Chandragupta Maurya in the 4th century BC. He is best known for his writings on India, which provide valuable insights into the history and culture of the subcontinent at that time. Megasthenes was born in Caria, a region of Asia Minor that was then under the … Read more
Soil Health Card Scheme (SHCS): Revitalizing India’s Soils Introduction India’s vast agricultural landscape, the backbone of its economy and food security, faces a critical challenge: declining soil health. Decades of intensive farming practices, coupled with climate change, have led to soil degradation, impacting crop yields and threatening the livelihoods of millions of farmers. Recognizing this … Read more
The style of miniature painting that developed mainly in the independent Hindu states of Rājasthān in western India in the 16th–19th century. It evolved from Western Indian manuscript illustrations, though Mughal influence became evident in the later years of its development. Rājasthānī painting differs from the Mughal painting of the imperial ateliers at Delhi … Read more
Concept Of Social Legislation Legislation is an instrument to control, guide and restrain the behaviour of individuals and groups living in Society. Individuals and groups left in absolute freedom may clash with each other in the pursuit of their self interest at the cost of others.They cause grave harm to society leading to … Read more
Culture of coastal area of Gujarat, Tribal Culture The total coastal length of Gujarat is about 1600 Km.Valsad, Navsari, Surat & Bharuch districts of Gujarat state have its western boundary as Arabian sea. It has been observed On western boundary of Valsad, Navsari, Surat, Bharuch & Jamnagar districts & on eastern boundary of Bhavnagar, Amreli, … Read more
budgets of Uttar Pradesh Overview of UP economy: State Budget Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state in India with a Population of ~200 million people. Uttar Pradesh Shares its borders with Nepal on the north, the Indian states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh towards the northwest, Haryana, Delhi and Rajasthan on the west, Madhya … Read more
The Split in the Congress: Surat 1907 Moderates were successful to some extent. Moderates failed in many aspects. Why? They could not acquire any roots among common people. They believed that they could persuade the rulers to change their policies. However, their achievement in this regard was meager. They could not keep pace with the … Read more
Thermal power program of India More than 65% of India’s electricity generation capacity comes from thermal power Plants, with 85% of the country’s thermal power generation being coal-based. The ten biggest thermal power stations operating in India are all coal-fired, with five of them owned and operated by state-run National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC). Vindhyachal Thermal … Read more
Regional Rural Banks: Catalysts for Rural Development in India Introduction India, a nation with a vast rural landscape and a significant agricultural sector, faces the challenge of bridging the financial gap between urban and rural areas. Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) play a crucial role in addressing this disparity, acting as vital financial intermediaries for the … Read more
Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi): Empowering India’s Street Vendors Introduction India’s street food culture is a vibrant tapestry woven into the fabric of its cities and towns. From the aromatic chai stalls to the bustling food carts, street vendors play a crucial role in the country’s economy, providing affordable and accessible food … Read more