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Coriolis-Effect

June 19, 2024  |  195 views

Coriolis force increases with increase in wind velocity

This question came in the UPSC Civil Services Exam (Prelims) 2024 – General Studies Paper 1 Question 1: With reference  …

NCERT Geography Marine West Coast Climate v1

June 19, 2024  |  78 views

Marine West coast climate – UPSC Question

This question came in the UPSC Civil Services Exam (Prelims) 2024 – General Studies Paper 1 Question 1: Consider the  …

NCERT Geography Chapter 8 Composition and Structure of Atmosphere v1

June 19, 2024  |  77 views

Water Vapour is a gas which decreases with altitude

This question came in the UPSC Civil Services Exam (Prelims) 2024 – General Studies Paper 1 Question 1: With reference  …

Greenfield Airports in India 1

June 19, 2024  |  261 views

Recently constructed Greenfield Airport – UPSC Question

This question came in the UPSC Civil Services Exam (Prelims) 2024 – General Studies Paper 1 Question 1: Consider the  …

Greenfield Airports in India 2

June 19, 2024  |  105 views

21 New Greenfield Airports in India

Greenfield Airports and Greenfield Projects have been in the news recently. What is a Greenfield Project? The construction of a  …

Countries Bordering North Sea UPSC

June 19, 2024  |  74 views

Countries Bordering North Sea UPSC

This question came in the UPSC Civil Services Exam (Prelims) 2024 – General Studies Paper 1 Question 1: Consider the  …

Rainfall is one of the reasons for weathering of rocks

June 19, 2024  |  168 views

Rainfall is one of the reasons for weathering of rocks

This question came in the UPSC Civil Services Exam (Prelims) 2024 – General Studies Paper 1 Question 1: Consider the  …

Himalayan rivers joining the Ganga downstream of Prayagraj

June 19, 2024  |  103 views

Himalayan rivers joining the Ganga downstream of Prayagraj

This question came in the UPSC Civil Services Exam (Prelims) 2024 – General Studies Paper 1 Question 1: With reference  …

June 17, 2024  |  69 views

In January Isotherms deviate to the north

This question came in the UPSC Civil Services Exam (Prelims) 2024 – General Studies Paper 1 Question 1: Which of  …

June 17, 2024  |  52 views

Atmosphere is Heated more by Terrestrial Radiation

This question came in the UPSC Civil Services Exam (Prelims) 2024 – General Studies Paper 1 Question 1: Consider the  …

June 17, 2024  |  74 views

Products of Volcano Eruptions like Pyroclastic debris …

This question came in the UPSC Civil Services Exam (Prelims) 2024 – General Studies Paper 1 Question 1: Consider the  …

largest cocoa producers in the world

June 17, 2024  |  53 views

Largest Cocoa Producers in the World

This question came in the UPSC Civil Services Exam (Prelims) 2024 – General Studies Paper 1 Question 1: Which of  …

atmosphere-layers

June 17, 2024  |  126 views

Thickness of the troposphere at the equator is much greater as compared to poles

This question came in the UPSC Civil Services Exam (Prelims) 2024 – General Studies Paper 1 Question 1: Consider the  …

June 16, 2024  |  47 views

UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List of India 2023

This question came in the UPSC Civil Services Exam (Prelims) 2024 – General Studies Paper 1 Question 1: Which one  …

June 16, 2024  |  136 views

UNESCO World Heritage List 2023

This question came in the UPSC Civil Services Exam (Prelims) 2024 – General Studies Paper 1 Question 1: Consider the  …

June 17, 2024  |  396 views

Sarvastivada Vinaya Author Sanghabhuti, an Indian Buddhist monk, who travelled to China at the end of the fourth century AD

This question came in the UPSC Civil Services Exam (Prelims) 2024 – General Studies Paper 1 Question 1: Sanghabhuti, an  …

Playwright Bhasa Madhyama Vyayoga

June 16, 2024  |  217 views

Playwright Bhasa Madhyama Vyayoga

This question came in the UPSC Civil Services Exam (Prelims) 2024 – General Studies Paper 1 Question 1:Which one of  …

Provisional President of the Constituent Assembly Dr Sachchidananda Sinha

June 16, 2024  |  90 views

Provisional President of the Constituent Assembly

This question came in the UPSC Civil Services Exam (Prelims) 2024 – General Studies Paper 1 Question 1: Who was  …

Re Berubari Case 1960 UPSC

June 13, 2024  |  78 views

The “Re Berubari Case 1960 UPSC” an Important Case related to Preamble of the Indian Constitution

The Re Berubari Case 1960 is an important topic in any exam be it the Civil Services Exam of UPSC  …

Yash Jaluka IAS CSE 2020 AIR 4

June 3, 2024  |  78 views

Yash Jaluka IAS, Rank 4, CSE 2020, Inspiring Story

Yash Jaluka IAS who secured All India Rank 4 in the UPSC Civil Service Examination 2020 is an inspiration to  …

Sonal Goel IAS CSE 2007 Rank 13

June 3, 2024  |  60 views

Sonal Goel IAS, CSE 2007, Rank 13, Inspiring Story

Sonal Goel IAS who secured All India Rank 13 in the UPSC Civil Service Examination 2007 is an inspiration to  …

Ahilya Bai Holkar 2

June 1, 2024  |  86 views

Ahilya Bai Holkar, 1767 to 1795

Ahilya Bai Holkar, the queen of the Malwa kingdom from 1767 to 1795, is revered as one of India’s most  …

Indian Monsoon 1

May 30, 2024  |  146 views

Indian Monsoon: An In-Depth Analysis

Introduction of Indian Monsoon The Indian monsoon is a pivotal weather phenomenon that significantly influences the climate, agriculture, economy, and  …

Electoral Bonds Scheme

May 29, 2024  |  119 views

Electoral Bonds Scheme: A Landmark Verdict by the Supreme Court of India

On February 15, 2024, the Supreme Court of India delivered a historic verdict declaring the Electoral Bonds Scheme unconstitutional. The  …

Nitrogen Fixing Plants

May 22, 2024  |  97 views

Nitrogen fixing plants UPSC PYQ

UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Exam 2022, General Studies 1, PYQ or Previous Year Question Question 48: Which of the following  …

Nitrogen Fixing Plants

May 22, 2024  |  202 views

Nitrogen Fixing Plants

It has been observed that questions related to Nitrogen fixing plants often come in UPSC and various other exams. In  …

Champaran Satyagraha 1917

May 14, 2024  |  168 views

Champaran Satyagraha, April 1917

The Champaran Satyagraha or the Champaran Movement of 1917 was the first movement led by Mahatma Gandhi in India. Historically  …

Gandhi return to India 1915

May 30, 2024  |  140 views

Mahatma Gandhi Returns from South Africa to India on 9 January 1915

M.K. Gandhi went to South Africa on 24 May 1893 to attend to a legal matter on behalf of a  …

critical minerals for India

May 6, 2024  |  132 views

Critical Minerals for India

Question 1: Consider the following minerals: 1. Aluminium 2. Copper 3. Cobalt 4. Nickel 5. Lead 6. Silver 7. Silicon  …

Duration of Houses of Parliament

May 4, 2024  |  137 views

Duration of Houses of Parliament and Term of its Members

The “Duration of Houses of Parliament” typically refers to the lifespan of a particular Parliament, meaning the period between its  …

In Indian History who of the following were known as "Kulah-Daran"?

May 3, 2024  |  264 views

In Indian History who of the following were known as Kulah-Daran?

Question 58: With reference to Indian history, who of the following were known as “Kulah-Daran”? (a) Arab merchants (b) Qalandars  …

National Commission for Women UPSC Notes by CSE Guide Logo

May 2, 2024  |  144 views

National Commission for Women UPSC Notes

The National Commission for Women (NCW) is a statutory body established under The National Commission for Women Act, 1990, on  …

New IHRC Logo and Motto Unveiled

April 26, 2024  |  147 views

New IHRC Logo and Motto Unveiled

A new IHRC Logo and Motto has been unveiled. Established in 1919, the Indian Historical Records Commission (IHRC) has stood  …

new rajya sabha

April 25, 2024  |  105 views

FAQs Related to Rajya Sabha

India has a bicameral legislature. Our Constitution provides that Parliament shall consist of the President and the two Houses known  …

UPSC CSE 2023 Final Results

April 18, 2024  |  164 views

UPSC CSE 2023 Final Results

The UPSC CSE 2023 final results were declared by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.  …

UPSC Model Test Paper 2024

April 15, 2024  |  132 views

Civil Services Exam: Model Paper 1 – Environment

Civil Services Exam: Model Paper 1 Question 1 – 12 — History Question 13 – 25 — Geography Question 26  …

UPSC Model Test Paper 2024

April 15, 2024  |  95 views

Civil Services Exam: Model Paper 1 – Science & Tech.

Civil Services Exam: Model Paper 1 Question 1 – 12 — History Question 13 – 25 — Geography Question 26  …

UPSC Model Test Paper 2024

April 15, 2024  |  122 views

Civil Services Exam: Model Paper 1 – Economy

Civil Services Exam: Model Paper 1 Question 1 – 12 — History Question 13 – 25 — Geography Question 26  …

UPSC Model Test Paper 2024

April 15, 2024  |  120 views

Civil Services Exam: Model Paper 1 – Polity

Civil Services Exam: Model Paper 1 Question 1 – 12 — History Question 13 – 25 — Geography Question 26  …

UPSC Model Test Paper 2024

April 15, 2024  |  110 views

Civil Services Exam: Model Paper 1 – Geography

Civil Services Exam: Model Paper 1 Question 1 – 12 — History Question 13 – 25 — Geography Question 26  …

UPSC Model Test Paper 2024

April 15, 2024  |  78 views

Civil Services Exam: Model Paper 1 – History

Civil Services Exam: Model Paper 1 Question 1 – 12 — History Question 13 – 25 — Geography Question 26  …

class-11-physical-environment ncert geography mcq

April 12, 2024  |  149 views

Top 10 MCQs from NCERT Class 11 Geography – Practice Test Part 1

Top 10 MCQs from NCERT Class 11 Geography – Practice Test Part 1 Question 1: Consider the following statements concerning  …

ocean currents 2

April 12, 2024  |  116 views

The Ocean Currents

Seas and oceans are dynamic ecosystems that make up the majority of our planet’s hydrosphere. They are made up of  …

mcqs indian national movement

April 12, 2024  |  173 views

Top 10 MCQs Indian National Movement – 1

MCQs Indian National Movement – Practice Test 1 MCQs Indian National Movement – Practice Test 1 on Government of India  …

Katchatheevu Island Issue UPSC

April 8, 2024  |  179 views

Katchatheevu Island Issue UPSC

What is the Katchatheevu Island issue UPSC? The Katchatheevu Island issue is related to an island issue between India and  …

Religious Policy of Shivaji Maharaj and Linguistic Policy of Shivaji Maharaj

April 8, 2024  |  172 views

Linguistic Policy of Shivaji Maharaj

The Linguistic Policy of Shivaji Maharaj is an important aspect for students and those who have a keen interest in  …

23 March shaheed diwas Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru, Sukhdev Thapar

April 8, 2024  |  264 views

10 Facts about Shivaram Rajguru

10 facts about Shivaram Rajguru are presented below. Early Life and Inspiration: Born on August 24, 1908, in Khed near  …

23 March shaheed diwas Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru, Sukhdev Thapar

April 8, 2024  |  294 views

10 Facts about Sukhdev Thapar

10 facts about Sukhdev Thapar are presented below. Birth and Early Defiance: Born on May 15, 1907, in Ludhiana, Punjab,  …

23 March shaheed diwas Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru, Sukhdev Thapar

April 8, 2024  |  215 views

12 Facts about Sardar Bhagat Singh

12 facts about Sardar Bhagat Singh are presented below. Early Years and Education: Born on September 27, 1907, in Lyallpur  …

23 March shaheed diwas Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru, Sukhdev Thapar

April 8, 2024  |  547 views

23 March Shaheed Diwas Martyrs’ Day Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev, revolutionary hero of the Indian National Movement

23 March Shaheed Diwas Martyrs’ Day Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev, revolutionary hero of the Indian National Movement. This day  …

Masterda Surya Sen Revolutionary

April 8, 2024  |  502 views

Masterda Surya Sen – the Revolutionary Icon of Chittagong

Masterda Surya Sen was one of the first freedom fighters with revolutionary ideas. He not only initiated the revolutionary movement  …

UPSC CSE Prelims 2024 Exam Date - Sunday, June 16, 2024

April 18, 2024  |  155 views

UPSC CSE Prelims 2024 Exam Date Rescheduled

The UPSC CSE Prelims 2024 Exam date has been rescheduled. The Union Public Service Commission rescheduled the UPSC Civil Services  …

Deciduous-and-Coniferous-Trees

March 16, 2024  |  255 views

UPSC Civil Services Prelims Exam 2023, General Studies – I, Question 3

Question 3: Consider the following trees: 1. Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) 2. Mahua (Madhuca indica) 3. Teak (Tectona grandis) How many  …

major ports in India upsc

March 16, 2024  |  370 views

UPSC Civil Services Prelims Exam 2023, General Studies – I, Question 2 : Kamarajar Port : First major port in India registered as a company

Question 2: Consider the following pairs: Port   Well known as 1. Kamarajar Port : First major port in India  …

Wular Lake CSP 2023 Q1

April 8, 2024  |  489 views

UPSC Civil Services Prelims Exam 2023, General Studies – I, Question 1 : Jhelum River passes through Wular Lake

Question 1: Consider the following statements: 1. Jhelum River passes through Wular Lake. 2. Krishna River directly feeds Kolleru Lake.  …

Religious Policy of Shivaji Maharaj and Linguistic Policy of Shivaji Maharaj

April 8, 2024  |  604 views

Religious Policy of Shivaji Maharaj

The Religious Policy of Shivaji Maharaj is an important aspect for students and those who have a keen interest in  …

Shivaji Maharaj Forts Raigadh Fort

April 8, 2024  |  638 views

Shivaji Maharaj Forts

Forts played a pivotal role in the military strategy of Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, serving as key strongholds in  …

13th ministerial conference wto

April 8, 2024  |  385 views

The 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) of the World Trade Organization (WTO)

The 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) of the World Trade Organization unfolded in Abu Dhabi, UAE,  from February 26 to March  …

fiscal policy vs monetary policy

April 8, 2024  |  374 views

Fiscal Policy vs Monetary Policy

Picture a country’s economy as a complex dance, guided by two main players: fiscal policy and monetary policy. Fiscal policy,  …

Human genome sequencing

April 8, 2024  |  618 views

What is Human Genome Sequencing?

Genome sequencing is the process of determining the complete DNA sequence of an organism’s genome. In the case of the  …

10000 Genome project

April 8, 2024  |  589 views

10000 Genome Project Completed

The 10000 Genome Project under the Genome India Project, spearheaded by the Department of Biotechnology, marks a significant milestone in  …

Bipin Chandra Pal Father of Revolutionary Thoughts in India

April 12, 2024  |  321 views

Bipin Chandra Pal: MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions) and PYQs (Previous Year Questions)

Question: Consider the following statements: 1. Bipin Chandra Pal was one of the moderates in the Indian National Congress during  …

M V Mavalankar first Speaker of the Lok Sabha

April 8, 2024  |  301 views

Who was the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

The first speaker of the Lok Sabha, the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha, and the second woman Speaker  …

Sumitra Mahajan second woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha

April 8, 2024  |  215 views

Who is the second woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

The first speaker of the Lok Sabha, the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha, and the second woman Speaker  …

Meira Kumar first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha

April 8, 2024  |  248 views

Who is the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

The first speaker of the Lok Sabha, the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha, and the second woman Speaker  …

Monetary Policy Types and Instruments

April 8, 2024  |  645 views

Monetary Policy Types and Instruments

Monetary Policy Types and Instruments form an important topic in various UPSC and other competitive exams. One should have clear  …

Stupa Buddhist origin

April 8, 2024  |  752 views

Best Answer on Stupa Buddhist origin, a repository of relics, and a votive and commemorative structure in Buddhist tradition.

UPSC Civil Services (Prelims) Exam 2023, General Studies Paper I Table of Contents1 Question2 Answer with detailed explanation and sources2.1  …

dhanyakataka buddhist centre under mahasanghikas NCERT UPSC

April 8, 2024  |  1166 views

In which one of the following regions was Dhanyakataka, which flourished as a prominent Buddhist centre under the Mahasanghikas, located

UPSC Civil Services (Prelims) Exam 2023, General Studies Paper I Table of Contents1 Question2 Answer with detailed explanation and sources2.1  …

Monetary Policy Committee of India UPSC

April 8, 2024  |  1054 views

Monetary Policy Committee of India

Monetary Policy Committee of India is a committee within the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), chaired by the Governor. whose  …

Veto Power of President of India Article 111 for UPSC

April 8, 2024  |  432 views

Veto Power of President of India in Article 111 of the Constitution

The Veto Power of President of India as provided in the Article 111 of the Constitution of India forms an  …

11 Fundamental Duties of Indian Constitution UPSC

April 8, 2024  |  903 views

11 Fundamental Duties of Indian Constitution

The 11 Fundamental Duties of Indian Constitution form an important part of UPSC syllabus and exams. This article presents a  …

Lala Lajpat Rai Punjab Kesari Lala Lajpat Rai Quiz Questions and Answers

April 8, 2024  |  350 views

Lala Lajpat Rai, ‘Punjab Kesari’

Lala Lajpat Rai (January 28, 1865 – November 17, 1928) was a prominent figure in the Indian national movement and  …

Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak

April 8, 2024  |  696 views

Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak was a key figure in India’s national movement. Bestowed with titles like “The Lion of Maharashtra”  …

Bipin Chandra Pal Father of Revolutionary Thoughts in India

April 8, 2024  |  388 views

Bipin Chandra Pal, Father of Revolutionary Thoughts

Bipin Chandra Pal, who was a member of the Lal-Bal-Pal triumvirate, is widely known as the “Father of revolutionary thoughts  …

UPSC Syllabus 2024 for Civil Services Exam

April 8, 2024  |  541 views

UPSC Syllabus 2024 for Civil Services Exam

Aspirants should have UPSC Syllabus 2024 for the Civil Services Exam if they are serious in the preparation. The civil  …

reviews on brief history of modern india by brijesh singh

April 8, 2024  |  406 views

History of Modern India Book by Brijesh Singh

The History of Modern India is one of the important sections in almost all competitive examinations. In this section, there  …

Lala Lajpat Rai Punjab Kesari Lala Lajpat Rai Quiz Questions and Answers

April 8, 2024  |  406 views

Lala Lajpat Rai Quiz Questions and Answers, MCQs, PYQs

Lala Lajpat Rai Quiz Questions and Answers, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Previous Years’ Questions (PYQs). Lala Lajpat Rai was  …

UPSC Civil Services Exam 2024 Notification

April 18, 2024  |  392 views

UPSC Civil Services Exam 2024 Notification

The UPSC Civil Services Exam 2024 Notification has been released by the New Delhi-based Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). UPSC  …

Dadabhai Naoroji Grand Old Man of India

April 8, 2024  |  342 views

7 best about Dadabhai Naoroji, the Grand Old Man of India

Dadabhai Naoroji was an Indian political leader and merchant. He also served as President of the Indian National Congress in  …

Dadabhai Naoroji Grand Old Man of India

April 8, 2024  |  314 views

Poverty and Un-British Rule in India written by

Poverty and Un-British Rule in India written by Dadabhai Naoroji in 1901 elaborates about the drain of wealth theory.

Divya Mittal IAS 2012 Uttar Pradesh

April 8, 2024  |  478 views

Divya Mittal IAS 2012 Batch Uttar Pradesh Cadre

Divya Mittal IAS is one of the most dynamic IAS officers of the 2012 batch of the Uttar Pradesh cadre.  …

Henry Louis Vivian Derozio Young Bengal Movement

April 8, 2024  |  354 views

Henry Louis Vivian Derozio (1809–31) and Young Bengal Movement (1820s–30s)

Henry Louis Vivian Derozio (1809–31) teacher at Hindu College, Calcutta and related to Young Bengal Movement (1820s–30s) or Derozians.

Corruption Perceptions Index CPI 2023

April 8, 2024  |  313 views

Corruption Perceptions Index CPI 2023

Corruption Perceptions Index CPI 2023 for UPSC and other exams with info on how India has been ranked in 2023 and previous years.

Corruption Perceptions Index CPI 2023

April 8, 2024  |  247 views

Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI)

Corruption Perceptions Index for UPSC and other exams with info on who publishes the index, how the information is collected, and method of ranking.

5 Best Books for Indian Polity and Governance

April 8, 2024  |  415 views

5 Best Books for Indian Polity and Governance

5 Best Books for Indian Polity and Governance for UPSC Civil Services Exam and various State Civil Services Exam. Buy online or from nearby store.

Keshav Kumar Pathak IAS Bihar

April 8, 2024  |  865 views

5 Best About Keshav Kumar Pathak IAS Bihar

5 Best about Keshav Kumar Pathak IAS Bihar, presently posted as Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), of the Education Department in Bihar Government.

karpoori karpuri thakur bharat ratna 4

April 8, 2024  |  314 views

जन-नायक कर्पूरी ठाकुर को भारत रत्न

केंद्र सरकार ने बिहार के पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री ‘जन-नायक’ कर्पूरी ठाकुर को भारत के सर्वोच्च सम्मान भारत रत्न देने की घोषणा की है।

Council of Ministers in Union Government MCQ CSP 2022

April 8, 2024  |  252 views

Council of Ministers in Union Government MCQ CSP 2022

UPSC Civil Services (Prelims) Exam 2022 – General Studies Paper I Question. Consider the following statements: 1. The Constitution of  …

Major Mohit Sharma Ashok Chakra

April 8, 2024  |  397 views

Major Mohit Sharma, Ashok Chakra, Inspirational Story

Major Mohit Sharma inspirational story of real hero who received Ashok Chakra, the highest peacetime gallantry award. Metro station and movie ‘Iftikhar’.

Nina Singh IPS First Women DG CISF

April 8, 2024  |  388 views

Nina Singh IPS 1st Women DG CISF

Nina Singh IPS officer of 1989 batch has been appointed as the first women Director General (DG) of the CISF in December 2023.

Vattakirutal mentioned in Sangam poems upsc cse 2023 q44

April 8, 2024  |  557 views

Vattakirutal mentioned in Sangam poems

Vattakirutal mentioned in Sangam poems question in UPSC Civil Services (Prelims) Exam 2023 – General Studies – Paper I –  …

Vattakirutal Sangam

April 8, 2024  |  945 views

Vattakirutal in Sangam Period

Vattakirutal also referred to as Vadakiruthal or Vadakiruttal was practiced during the Sangam Period in South India. Vattakirutal meant fasting  …