It was the most intense peasant revolution in Indian history. On the eve of Bengal's division and India's independence, there was a violent peasant rebellion. Literally, Tebhaga means "three shares of the crop." The Tebhaga movement was the movement of sharecroppers (tenants). Two-thirds of … [Read more...] about Tebhaga Movement
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Indian Folk paintings
Folk painting is a visual representation of a particular group of people's common culture and contains customs unique to that culture, subculture, or group. Where do the ideas and themes behind folk paintings come from? How did they originate? Read the article to learn more about the folk painting … [Read more...] about Indian Folk paintings
Vijayanagara Art and Architecture
How were the Art and Architecture of Vijayanagara special? What were their distinct characteristics? Read the article to know more about Vijayanagara Art and Architecture. The Vijayanagara emperors presided as Lord Virupaksha's representatives. They used the immense riches and resources they had … [Read more...] about Vijayanagara Art and Architecture
Sanskrit Literature
Sanskrit is an ancient language that comprises various forms of poetry, drama, and narrative prose. How does Vedic literature differ from classical Sanskrit literature? What are the major contributions of the Sanskrit language to ancient Indian literature? Read here to know more about Sanskrit … [Read more...] about Sanskrit Literature
Doctrine of Lapse
Who was Lord Dalhousie and what was the Doctrine of Lapse? Which states were annexed using the Doctrine Of Lapse? Read the article to learn more about the Doctrine Of Lapse. The British East India Company used the doctrine of lapse, which was regarded as an expropriation and annexation tactic, to … [Read more...] about Doctrine of Lapse
Lucknow Pact
The All India Muslim League and the Indian National Congress agreed to the Lucknow Pact in Lucknow in December 1916. What was the background for such a pact? what was its nature? What were the results of the pact? Read further to know more about the Lucknow Pact. The All India Muslim League and … [Read more...] about Lucknow Pact
Integrity
As per the Ministry of Personnel, Integrity is defined as behaving in an open, fair, and transparent manner consistently honoring one's commitments and working to uphold public service values. Let us understand it with an example. Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya is a recipient of the Bharat … [Read more...] about Integrity
Honesty
How can you define honesty? How is it important for a civil servant? Read further to know more. Saubhagya Wet Grinder' was a firm that sponsored an event in 2014 where A P J Abdul Kalam was the chief guest. He was given a gift by the sponsor, which he politely declined. The sponsor asked him … [Read more...] about Honesty
NCAP: National Clean Air Program
What is National Clean Air Program (NCAP)? What are the targets under it? What are the steps taken by the government for its implementation? Read on to know more. Air pollution is one of the most significant causes of yearly human capital loss. Tackling it requires collective efforts at … [Read more...] about NCAP: National Clean Air Program
Kakatiya Architecture: The Ramappa Temple and Key Features
Why Kakatiya dynasty and Kakatiya Architecture are famous nowadays? What are the key features of Kakatiya Architecture? Learn all about the Kakatiya dynasty and the famous Ramappa Temple. The Kakatiya dynasty ruled most of the eastern Deccan region between the 12th and 14th centuries. Kakatiya … [Read more...] about Kakatiya Architecture: The Ramappa Temple and Key Features
