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Evolution and Geomorphology of the Indian Subcontinent About 140 million years ago the main landmass on Earth was concentrated together in a super continent called Gondwana which started to break up in four tectonic plates; African, Antarctic, Australian and Indian plates. The rifting is thought to be caused by the rising of a … Read more
INFRASTRUCTURE) that are badly needed for economic development. Foreign investment meets the gap in management, Entrepreneurship, technology and skill. These can be transferred to the host country through suitable training programmes and the processes. Further foreign companies bring with them sophisticated technological knowledge about production processes while transferring modern machinery equipment to the capital-poor developing … Read more
Vishakhadatta: The Master of Sanskrit Drama Vishakhadatta, a renowned playwright of ancient India, stands as a towering figure in the history of Sanskrit literature. His works, characterized by their intricate plots, vivid characters, and profound philosophical insights, have captivated audiences for centuries. While his life remains shrouded in mystery, his literary legacy continues to inspire … Read more
After the WWII began, British sought cooperation from India. August Offer offered three proposals. Firstly, it called for an immediate expansion of Viceroy’s Executive Council with the inclusion of India representatives; secondly, an advisory body with the members from British India and Indian princely states which were supposed to meet at consequent intervals was established … Read more
Nanda dynasty Nanda dynasty, family that ruled Magadha, in northern India, between c. 343 and 321 BCE. The Nanda dynasty immediately preceded the dynasty of the Mauryas, and, as with all pre-Maurya dynasties, what is known about it is a mixture of fact and legend. Indigenous traditions, both Brahmanical and Jaina, suggest that the founder … Read more
The word “monsoon” comes from the Arabic word mausim, meaning season.Monsoons refer to a system of winds in the tropical regions under which the direction of winds is reversed completely between the summer and the winter seasons. Under this system, the winds blow from land to sea in winter and from sea to land … Read more
Liquid Propulsion System Center (LPSC), Bengluru Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) is the lead Centre for development and realization of earth-to-orbit advanced propulsion stages for Launch Vehicles and also the in-space propulsion systems for Spacecrafts. The LPSC activities and facilities are spread across its two campuses viz., LPSC Headquarters and Design Offices at Valiamala/Thiruvananthapuram, and … Read more
The role of Mahatma Gandhi in Indian Freedom Struggle is considered the most significant as he single-handedly spearheaded the movement for Indian independence. The peaceful and non-violent techniques of Mahatma Gandhi formed the basis of freedom struggle against the British yoke. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on 2nd October 1869. After he came back to … Read more
Panduvamsis In these circumstances Mirashi and Sircar identified the Trivaranagara to be the capital of Mahasiva Trivaradeva, the panduvamsi ruler of Kosala. Who should have been powerful ruler of to be mentioned again and again. This grant was made in fortyeight year of his reign, shortly before the end of the regime. The problem is … Read more
The Sangeet Natak Akademi: A Beacon of Indian Performing Arts The Sangeet Natak Akademi, established in 1952, stands as the national academy of India dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and development of Indian performing arts. This esteemed institution plays a pivotal role in nurturing and showcasing the rich tapestry of India’s artistic heritage, encompassing dance, … Read more