What is a Blackhole? How is a black hole formed? What are the discoveries made related to black holes? Read to know all about it here. A black hole is not a 'black hole'. It is not an empty hole or space. Black holes are points in space that are so dense they create deep gravity … [Read more...] about Black holes: A simple explanation
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Press in British India: The History of Indian Journalism
How did the modern press take birth in India? What was the history of the press and journalism during the British rule in India? What were the landmark events that shaped the press in India? Read to know all about it. The British are attributed to introducing independent press or participatory … [Read more...] about Press in British India: The History of Indian Journalism
GS Paper 1 UPSC 2021 (Mains): Question Paper and Analysis
Most of the questions in GS Paper 1 of UPSC CSE 2021 Mains were on expected lines except a few exceptions. Please find the questions in the General Studies Paper 1 (GS1) of UPSC 2021 Civil Services Mains Examination (written). UPSC conducted the General Studies Paper 1, as part of the Civil … [Read more...] about GS Paper 1 UPSC 2021 (Mains): Question Paper and Analysis
Essay Paper UPSC 2021 (Mains): Question Paper and Analysis
Essay Paper of UPSC CSE 2021 shocked most aspirants with unconventional questions. Please find the questions in the Essay Paper of UPSC 2021 Civil Services Mains Examination (written). UPSC conducted the Essay Paper, as part of the Civil Services Main Exam 2021 on 07-01-2022. There were 8 … [Read more...] about Essay Paper UPSC 2021 (Mains): Question Paper and Analysis
India’s Struggle for Independence: Indian Freedom Movement
The late nineteenth century saw the emergence of Indian nationalism. Indians felt like one and they tried to overthrow the foreign rule. This led to the Indian freedom struggle and finally independence. Read to know about the exciting history of India's struggle for independence. In the 6-part … [Read more...] about India’s Struggle for Independence: Indian Freedom Movement
Rainfall: Different Types Explained in Layman’s Language
What are Rainfall and precipitation? What are the types of rainfall and how does it occur? Read to know more. Precipitation It is a process of falling atmospheric moisture on the surface in any form due to gravity. Precipitation occurs when a portion of the atmosphere becomes saturated with water … [Read more...] about Rainfall: Different Types Explained in Layman’s Language
UPSC Mains 2021 Timetable: CSE Starts on January 7, 2022
UPSC will conduct Civil Services Main Exams for 2021-2022 from January 7, 2022. Check the detailed UPSC Mains 2021 Timetable here. As per the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Civil Services Mains Examination 2021 will be conducted on January 7, 8, 9, 15 and 16, 2022. UPSC CSE Mains … [Read more...] about UPSC Mains 2021 Timetable: CSE Starts on January 7, 2022
Napoleon Bonaparte
Who was Napoleon Bonaparte? What was his role in the French Revolution? How did rise to control most of Europe? Read here. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) is considered to be one of history's greatest military leaders who rose to prominence during the French Revolution (1787–99) and served as … [Read more...] about Napoleon Bonaparte
Global Hunger Index 2021
What is the global hunger index? What is its significance from the food security aspect? What are India's conditions according to it? Know more here. Why in news: The Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2021 report has put India in the 101st position out of 116 countries. India has slipped from its … [Read more...] about Global Hunger Index 2021
Socio-Religious Movements in India
Various socio-religious movements in British India not only reformed Indians but also led to the rise of nationalism in India. Read to know more about the various social and religious movements which transformed Indian society in the nineteenth and twentieth century. In the 6-part framework to … [Read more...] about Socio-Religious Movements in India
