The Hartog Committee was a British commission appointed in 1929 to examine the problems of education in India. Here are some pointwise notes on the Hartog Committee: The Hartog Committee was appointed by the British government to examine the state of education in India and to recommend measures for its [...]
The Wardha Scheme of Basic Education was an educational programme proposed by Mahatma Gandhi during the Indian National Congress session in 1937. Here are some pointwise notes on the Wardha Scheme of Basic Education: The Wardha Scheme aimed to provide education to the masses, particularly in rural areas, and to [...]
The Revolt of 1857, also known as the Indian Rebellion of 1857 or the First War of Indian Independence, was a significant uprising against British rule in India. Here are some pointwise notes on the Revolt of 1857: The immediate cause of the revolt was the introduction of the new [...]
Land revenue systems are methods used by governments to collect taxes from agricultural lands within their jurisdiction. Three mainland revenue systems that were implemented during the British rule in India are: Ryotwari system: This system was introduced by the British in 1820 and was mainly implemented in areas with a [...]
The Bhakti Movement and the Sufi Movement were both religious and cultural movements that emerged in India during the medieval period. Overall, while both the Bhakti movement and the Sufi movement had a significant impact on Indian society and culture, they differed in their origins, influences, approaches, and social impact. [...]
The Sangam period refers to the period of ancient Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and parts of Sri Lanka dating back to the 3rd century CE. It is named after the mythical and legendary Sangam academies of poets and scholars centred in Madurai. The term Tamilakam referred to the whole of the [...]
The economy was sustained by a combination of pastoralism and agriculture. Rigveda refers to levelling of fields, seed processing and storage of grains in large jars. War bounty was a major source of wealth. Economic exchanges were conducted by gift-giving and barter using cattle as a unit of currency. Gold [...]
The Mauryan kingdom in ancient India was centered in Pataliputra (later Patna), which was close to the meeting point of the Son and Ganges (Ganga) rivers. It was the first empire to encompass most of the Indian subcontinent and existed from roughly 321 to 185 BCE. The empire emerged after [...]
Major Mahajanpads & Their Capital Mahajanapadas emerged during the Vedic Age (600–300 BC). It is a large political-geographical unit that existed in ancient history. The second urban civilization (after Harappan) arose. During this period, Aryans were the most powerful tribes and were also known as “Janas.” Janas changed into Janapadas [...]
Brihadrath Dynasty It was the first to rule over Magadha. Brihadratha was the founder of the dynasty. He founded Magadha on the banks of the Ganges and transferred power from Chedi (the kingdom next door) to the newly established Magadha. He was the eldest son of Uparichara Vasu, Kuru king [...]
The name Jina, also written Jaina, means “conqueror.” According to Jain tradition, their faith dates back much further than Aryan Brahmanism. Rishabha, Ajinath, and Aristanemi are mentioned in the Yajurveda. One of the Puranas identifies Rishabha as an incarnation of Narayana. The Main Aspects Of Jainism The Jain tradition has [...]
He is serving as the 47th Vice Chief of the Air Staff. He assumed the office on February 1, 2023, succeeding Air Marshal Sandeep Singh. On December 21st, 1984, he received his commission in the Indian Air Force as a fighter pilot. He has more than 4900 operational flying hours [...]
Introduction World’s longest river voyage. The MV Ganga Villa Luxury Cruise was flagged off by PM Narendra Modi on Friday. It has 39 crew members, including its captain, Mahadev Naik, who has more than 35 years of experience. Already fully booked until March 2024. Features The three-deck MV Ganga Vilas [...]
Also known as Jyotirmath. It’s a city in the Chamoli District in Uttarakhand. Located at a height of 6150 feet (1875 m). Gateway to several Himalayan mountain climbing expeditions, trekking trails and pilgrim centres. Home to one of the four cardinal pīthas established by Adi Shankara. History Joshimath was the initial capital of the Katyur [...]
It establishes a single law that governs all religious communities in personal concerns like marriage, divorce, inheritance, adoption, and so on. Article 44 of Part IV (DPSP) of the Indian Constitution states that the state shall endeavor to secure a UCC for citizens throughout India’s territory. Importance Of UCC It [...]
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed the One Nation One Ombudsman concept to address complaints and improve consumer protection. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the One Nation One Ombudsman Scheme on February 5, 2021. From 22 ombudsman offices of the RBI spread out across the nation, [...]