What is the trend in Indian arms import? Which countries are the main weapons suppliers of India? What is the need for India's increased arms purchases? Read further to know. According to the latest Stockholm International Peace Research Institute research(SIPRI), despite an 11% decline in its … [Read more...] about Indian Arms Import
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Extended Reality
What do you understand by Extended Reality (XR)? What are the applications of XR? What are the challenges associated with XR? What is the Extended Reality Startup program? Extended Reality (XR) is an umbrella term that encompasses various technologies that merge the physical and digital worlds to … [Read more...] about Extended Reality
Hills of Peninsular India
The hills and mountain ranges of peninsular India are important for their ecological significance, as they are home to many endemic and endangered species of flora and fauna. Peninsular India is a large landmass in the southern part of the Indian subcontinent that is surrounded by water on three … [Read more...] about Hills of Peninsular India
Anglo-Afghan Wars (1839-1919)
The three Anglo-Afghan Wars (1839-1919) saw Great Britain, operating out of its base in India, wanting to control the neighboring Afghanistan to oppose Russian influence there. The first war was of great significance historically for Afghanistan and the British. Read here to learn more. The … [Read more...] about Anglo-Afghan Wars (1839-1919)
Anglo-Mysore Wars (1767-1799)
The Four Anglo-Mysore Wars (1767-1799) were fought between the British East India Company and the state of Mysore. The four wars were spread over four decades filled with numerous battles, sieges, and ruthless warfare. Read here to learn about the events of the Anglo-Mysore wars. The Mysore … [Read more...] about Anglo-Mysore Wars (1767-1799)
Carnatic Wars: The Anglo-French Rivalry in India
The Carnatic Wars were a direct result of the English-French rivalry in Europe and India. These were a series of military conflicts during the 18th century in the Carnatic region, especially around the Hyderabad state. There were three Carnatic wars fought between 1744 and 1763. Read here to learn … [Read more...] about Carnatic Wars: The Anglo-French Rivalry in India
Life Cycle of a Star
What are stars? What are the various stages in the life cycle of a star? Read further to know more. Stars play a vital role in the universe, as they are responsible for the creation of heavy elements through the process of nucleosynthesis. There are different stages in the life cycle of a … [Read more...] about Life Cycle of a Star
Climate change and women
Particularly under conditions of poverty, women frequently face increased risks and heavier responsibilities from the effects of climate change. What are the impacts of climate change on women? How are they vulnerable? What are the problems related to the unequal participation of women in climate … [Read more...] about Climate change and women
Important Buddhist terminologies
What are the important terms and terminologies from Buddhism? read further to know more about it. Buddhism is an important topic when it comes to UPSC Civil Services Examination. It has considerable weightage in both prelims and mains. Almost every year, questions are being framed from … [Read more...] about Important Buddhist terminologies
Maritime History of India
The maritime history of India is rich with several examples of marine activity dating back hundreds of years. is rich with plenty of evidence of maritime activities from centuries ago. As a peninsular subcontinent with more than 7000 km of coastline, India was ordained to be a maritime nation. Read … [Read more...] about Maritime History of India
