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?
UPSC Mains General Studies Paper 1 (GS1)
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?
Colonization of Africa – How did the Scramble for Africa led to Decolonization?
The Colonization of Africa: During the 19th-20th centuries, the African continent was colonized mainly by European powers like Britain, France, Spain, Portugal, and Russia. What was colonization? Colonialization is the action by which a foreign power occupies another country, and then exploit the … [Read more...] about Colonization of Africa – How did the Scramble for Africa led to Decolonization?
UPSC Mains 2018 – Download General Studies Paper 1 (GS1) Question Paper
UPSC Mains 2018 - Download GS1 Question Paper - UPSC conducted the General Studies Paper 1 (GS1) Paper, as part of Civil Services Main Exam 2018 on 29-09-2018. Aspirants can now download General Studies Paper 1 (GS1) Question Paper (scroll down and use the print-PDF option). GENERAL STUDIES PAPER … [Read more...] about UPSC Mains 2018 – Download General Studies Paper 1 (GS1) Question Paper
General Studies Paper 1 Model Question Paper (GS1) – UPSC Civil Services Main Exam
Please find the UPSC Civil Services Main Exam General Studies Paper 1 Model Question Paper (GS1) below. You can download the same as a PDF using the print-pdf button on the bottom. Question Paper Specific Instructions (General Studies – I; Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 250) Please … [Read more...] about General Studies Paper 1 Model Question Paper (GS1) – UPSC Civil Services Main Exam
SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act – Recent Issues and Court Rulings
Dalits (SC) and Tribals (ST) are the most marginalized sections of Indian society. Many atrocities have been committed against them since time immemorial. The SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act protects them against discrimination and atrocities. However, the SC/ST act can never be called a … [Read more...] about SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act – Recent Issues and Court Rulings
UPSC CSE Mains 2017 General Studies 1 (GS 1) Question Paper
Dear aspirants, please find the UPSC Civil Services Exam (Mains) 2017 General Studies 1 (GS 1) Question Paper below. You can download the same as a PDF using the print-pdf button on the bottom. Instructions Maximum Marks: 250. Time Allowed: Three Hours There are TWENTY questions printed … [Read more...] about UPSC CSE Mains 2017 General Studies 1 (GS 1) Question Paper
Climate Change Management and Agriculture – What Can Women Do?
When a woman is empowered, the whole family, society, and the country are empowered to advance forward towards development. Can women play a special role in climate change management and agriculture? Let's see. Contribution of Women in Agriculture and Managing Climate Change Women are … [Read more...] about Climate Change Management and Agriculture – What Can Women Do?
National Policy for Women – Will it Change the Status of Women in India?
The status of women in India had been declining from ancient to medieval times - before promotion of equal rights by various reformers. But even today, women face inequality and subjugation. It is in this regard National Policy on Women 2016 gains significance. National Policy for Women 2016 In … [Read more...] about National Policy for Women – Will it Change the Status of Women in India?
Caste System in India – Origin, Features, and Problems
The caste system is one of the unique features in Indian Society. Its root can be traced back to thousands of years. Jana → Jati → Caste The word caste derives from the Spanish and Portuguese “casta”, means "race, lineage, or breed". Portuguese employed casta in the modern sense when they applied … [Read more...] about Caste System in India – Origin, Features, and Problems
