The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the timetable for the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2016. The exam will begin on December 3 2016 (Saturday). Freshers may note that the complete syllabus for IAS/IPS exam - Prelims, Mains and Interview - is available in the link - UPSC … [Read more...] about Time Table for UPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2016
Important Indus Valley Sites and Archaeological Discoveries
The Indus Valley Civilization covered parts of Sind, Baluchistan, Afganistan, West Punjab, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Maharashtra. This post is an attempt to compile the important Indus Valley Sites and the archaeological discoveries from there. Over … [Read more...] about Important Indus Valley Sites and Archaeological Discoveries
China’s Lalho Dam Project: Should India worry?
"The next world war will be over water" - Ismail Serageldin, World Bank Vice President. At a time when there is ongoing tension between India and Pakistan over water-sharing (read Indus Water Treaty), China too is adding up pressure. Chinese Dams and Hydro-electric projects in Brahmaputra is … [Read more...] about China’s Lalho Dam Project: Should India worry?
Indus Water Treaty: Everything you need to know
The Indus Water Treaty (IWT) is a water-distribution treaty between India and Pakistan signed on September 19, 1960. The treaty was signed by the then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Pakistan's President Ayub Khan. It was brokered by the World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and … [Read more...] about Indus Water Treaty: Everything you need to know
Major Tribes in India: State-wise compilation
Which are the major tribes in India? The nature of what constitutes an Indian tribe and the very nature of tribes have changed considerably over centuries. This post is about the major tribes in India - with a population of more than 10,000. What is a tribe? A tribe is a social division in a … [Read more...] about Major Tribes in India: State-wise compilation
100+ Government Schemes and the Implementing Ministries
The government of India runs hundreds of schemes - under Central Plan and Central Assistance to States Plan. Not only in UPSC exams, but also in other competitive exams, the Government schemes are a hot topic. Many questions are repeatedly asked in UPSC preliminary exam regarding Government … [Read more...] about 100+ Government Schemes and the Implementing Ministries
National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF)
Projects like Smart Cities, Dedicated Freight Corridors, High-speed railways etc require huge, long-term investment. From where does this money come from? Government of India had announced setting up of National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) in 2015 budget. The fund was eventually set up … [Read more...] about National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF)
Ocean Currents – Shortcut method by to learn faster
What are Ocean Currents? Which are the major Ocean Currents? How to learn the names of various Ocean Currents? Read to know more. In our geography notes on the hydrosphere, we have seen the major movements of the ocean water. They are - waves, tides and ocean currents. Having covered the … [Read more...] about Ocean Currents – Shortcut method by to learn faster
Movements of ocean water: Waves, Tides and Ocean Currents
The movement of ocean water is a complex and dynamic process driven by various factors, including wind, temperature, salinity, the Earth's rotation, and the geography of the ocean basins. Ocean currents, tides, and waves are the primary manifestations of ocean water movement. Read here to learn … [Read more...] about Movements of ocean water: Waves, Tides and Ocean Currents
Ocean Floor: Everything you need to know
Geography is an interesting subject which covers land (lithosphere), water (hydrosphere) and air (atmosphere). Hope you have gone through our easy-to-learn notes covering important land features. Now let's see how to learn fast the concepts associated with hydrosphere. Let's start from ocean floor … [Read more...] about Ocean Floor: Everything you need to know
