Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was a senior leader of the Indian National Congress and a prominent figure in the Indian Freedom Struggle, who later became India's first Deputy Prime Minister and first Home Minister. Sardar Patel's contribution in integrating 565 princely states into a newly independent … [Read more...] about Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel – Biography, Facts, Life, and Contributions to Modern India
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Old NCERT vs New NCERT – Which Textbooks Should You Read For UPSC Exam Preparation?
Old NCERT vs. New NCERT debate: As a UPSC aspirant, should you read old NCERT books OR should you just focus on the new NCERTs? This is a confusing choice for many IAS aspirants. In this post, we shall brief you on the significance of NCERT books, a list of important NCERT books, a provision … [Read more...] about Old NCERT vs New NCERT – Which Textbooks Should You Read For UPSC Exam Preparation?
GovernEye – How Can This Democracy App Help Your UPSC Preparation?
Have you ever come across a new mobile app called GovernEye? GovernEye can be called a Democracy App. This app connects ordinary citizens with politicians, journalists, and social activists - to have meaningful discussions. It facilitates the sharing of ideas, issues, and updates related to … [Read more...] about GovernEye – How Can This Democracy App Help Your UPSC Preparation?
Sabarimala Temple Issue – Should Women of All Ages Be Allowed To Enter?
Sabarimala Temple row is all about the conflict between tradition and women rights. As per traditions and customs, women between 10 and 50 years of age were not allowed to enter into Sabarimala Temple. But the situation changed when the Supreme Court on September 28, 2018, ruled that … [Read more...] about Sabarimala Temple Issue – Should Women of All Ages Be Allowed To Enter?
Modern Slavery – Why Contemporary Slavery in India Should Be an Urgent Concern?
Yes, even after slavery is abolished, many people live the life of slaves - modern slaves. According to a Walk Free Foundation report in 2016, there were 46 million people enslaved worldwide in 2016. There were 18.3 million people in India living in the forms of modern slavery (about 39% of … [Read more...] about Modern Slavery – Why Contemporary Slavery in India Should Be an Urgent Concern?
American Revolution – How America Overturned Monarchy and Became Independent, Rich, and Powerful?
Have you ever wondered what is the significance of the American Revolution? The main significance is that the war ended the "Divine Right of Kingship". America overturned Monarchy (rule by kings) and it became a Republic (head of the state is not hereditary). And finally, America became the … [Read more...] about American Revolution – How America Overturned Monarchy and Became Independent, Rich, and Powerful?
