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Champaran Satyagraha (First Civil Disobedience)
Champaran Satyagraha was Gandhi’s first major Satyagraha in India after he returned from South Africa. In 1917, he went to Champaran in Bihar to…
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Rise of Gandhi and Early Activism
Gandhi’s political career took a decisive turn during his 21 years in South Africa (1893–1914). He went there as a young lawyer but gradually…
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Emerging Trends in Cropping Pattern in India
India’s farming community is witnessing a shift towards growing less basic foodstuff crops, and an increased inclination towards commercial farming due to changing market…
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Factors Influencing Cropping Pattern in India
The cropping pattern in India is not static. Various factors like physical conditions, economic returns, infrastructure, government policies and social preferences affect the pattern…
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Cropping Patterns and Major Food Crops of India
India is rich in natural vegetation due to its diverse climate and physiography. Indian agriculture is broadly classified into food grain crops and cash…
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Impact of Global Tensions on Economy of India Economy
Global tensions can adversely impact the Indian economy. These range from currency and forex pressure, oil price shocks, capital outflows, inflationary pressures and impact…
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs
Ingerana aizawl
Physical Features: Habitat: Scientific Description: UPSC Prelims Question Q. Ingerana aizawl, which was recently in news, is related to: (a) A new species of…
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs
Space Weaponisation
Space Weaponisation vs Militarisation: Anti-Satellite (ASAT) Weapons: Used to destroy or incapacitate satellites. Outer Space Treaty, 1967: UPSC Prelims Question Q. Consider the following…
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs
MDR on UPI
UPSC Prelims Question Q. With respect to the new MDR framework for UPI, which of the following statements are correct? 1. Any UPI transaction…
UPSC Mains Current Affairs
The rise of industrial tourism in China
GS III – Economy Evolution & Policy Education & Economic Benefits Lesson for India Conclusion UPSC Mains Practice Question Q. “Industrial tourism combines manufacturing,…
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