The Indus Valley Civilization covered parts of Sind, Baluchistan, Afganistan, West Punjab, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Maharashtra. This post is an attempt to compile the important Indus Valley Sites and the archaeological discoveries from there. Over … [Read more...] about Important Indus Valley Sites and Archaeological Discoveries
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China’s Lalho Dam Project: Should India worry?
"The next world war will be over water" - Ismail Serageldin, World Bank Vice President. At a time when there is ongoing tension between India and Pakistan over water-sharing (read Indus Water Treaty), China too is adding up pressure. Chinese Dams and Hydro-electric projects in Brahmaputra is … [Read more...] about China’s Lalho Dam Project: Should India worry?
Indus Water Treaty: Everything you need to know
The Indus Water Treaty (IWT) is a water-distribution treaty between India and Pakistan signed on September 19, 1960. The treaty was signed by the then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Pakistan's President Ayub Khan. It was brokered by the World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and … [Read more...] about Indus Water Treaty: Everything you need to know
Major Tribes in India: State-wise compilation
Which are the major tribes in India? The nature of what constitutes an Indian tribe and the very nature of tribes have changed considerably over centuries. This post is about the major tribes in India - with a population of more than 10,000. What is a tribe? A tribe is a social division in a … [Read more...] about Major Tribes in India: State-wise compilation
ClearIAS 30 day Program for UPSC CSE Mains 2016
We are back! Thank you for the overwhelming response for ClearIAS Prelims Test Series. After successfully conducting the All-India Prelims Test Series 2016, which saw participation from more than 50,000 aspirants, our team is launching today a 30-day Program for UPSC CSE Mains 2016. 30 day … [Read more...] about ClearIAS 30 day Program for UPSC CSE Mains 2016
UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2016 Results Out!
UPSC published Civil Services Prelims 2016 results. UPSC declared the results of Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2016 held on 07.08.2016. 15,445 candidates have qualified for admission to the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2016.11.36 lakh candidates had applied for UPSC CSE(Prelims) … [Read more...] about UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2016 Results Out!
100+Marks in UPSC Prelims 2016 From ClearIAS Prelims Test Series
"What is the best strategy to clear IAS Preliminary exam?" If you ask us this question, we would say - join ClearIAS prelims mock test series. Many toppers had repeatedly acknowledged the role of ClearIAS Prelims Test Series in their success. The story was no different in Prelims 2016. More … [Read more...] about 100+Marks in UPSC Prelims 2016 From ClearIAS Prelims Test Series
UPSC CSE Prelims 2016: Check ClearIAS Answer Key, Relative All-India Performance and Cut-off Score
The wait is over! ClearIAS Team has come up with a detailed answer key for UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Exam 2016. The UPSC Civil Services answer key 2016 is available for all sets of question booklets (Versions - A, B, C and D) given in the Preliminary exam. Submit your answers online and our … [Read more...] about UPSC CSE Prelims 2016: Check ClearIAS Answer Key, Relative All-India Performance and Cut-off Score
100+ Government Schemes and the Implementing Ministries
The government of India runs hundreds of schemes - under Central Plan and Central Assistance to States Plan. Not only in UPSC exams, but also in other competitive exams, the Government schemes are a hot topic. Many questions are repeatedly asked in UPSC preliminary exam regarding Government … [Read more...] about 100+ Government Schemes and the Implementing Ministries
National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF)
Projects like Smart Cities, Dedicated Freight Corridors, High-speed railways etc require huge, long-term investment. From where does this money come from? Government of India had announced setting up of National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) in 2015 budget. The fund was eventually set up … [Read more...] about National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF)
