HISTORY

Freedom of Press-For RAS RTS Mains Exam and Ras Rts Prelims Examination

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On 29th January 1780, the Hickey’s Bengal Gazette or the Calcutta General Advertizer was published. It was the first English newspaper to be printed in the Indian sub-continent. The press was the chief instrument of forming a nationalist ideology The resolutions and proceedings of the Congress were propagated through press. Trivia: nearly one third of … Read more Freedom of Press-For RAS RTS Mains Exam and Ras Rts Prelims Examination

02.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

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HIMACHAL PRADESH   State to seek bailout package from Centre   Considering grim financial health of the state which is under Rs 46,500 crore debt trap, Himachal will seek a package from the Centre to bail it out from the crisis.   The officials have been directed to prepare the bailout package, separately for each … Read more 02.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

Important international Institutions, agencies and fora, their structure and mandate.

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An international organization is an organization with an international membership, scope, or presence. There are two main types: International nongovernmental organizations(INGOs): non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that operate internationally. These include international non-profit organizations and worldwide companies such as the World Organization of the Scout Movement, International Committee of the Red Cross. Intergovernmental organizations, also known as international governmental organizations (IGOs): the type of organization most closely associated with … Read more Important international Institutions, agencies and fora, their structure and mandate.

Growth of Communalism

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Definition Communalism is the belief that because a group of people follow a particular religion they have, as a result, common secular, that is, social, political and economic interests. Second stage: Secular interests of followers of one religion are dissimilar and divergent from the interests of the followers of another religion Third stage: The interests … Read more Growth of Communalism

Politics of sub-regionalism and pressure groups in the State

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Politics of sub-regionalism and pressure groups in the Himachal Pradesh:- A sub-region refers to a small area within a region. Due to various factors, the people of a sub-region feel that they possess a distinct identity. A movement for the separation of that sub-region from a state or for the redressal of grievances in the … Read more Politics of sub-regionalism and pressure groups in the State

Art & Architecture

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Harappan

  • Drainage system
  • Rectangular intersecting roads
  • Sanitary system

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Salient features and Major Landmarks of Ancient and Medieval India- For RAS/RTS Mains and RAS/RTS Prelims examination

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Indus Valley Civilization Discovered in 1921 Belonged to the bronze age An area of about 1.3 mn sq km Existed between 3300-1600 BC in three phases: early, mature and late phases Sites Early (pre-Harappan) Mature (Harappan) Late phase (post-urban) Harappa Mohenjodaro Chanhu-daro Lothal Kalibangan Kalibangan Banawali Banawali (Hissar) Sutkagendor (Pakistan) Sukotada (Gujarat) Dholavira (Kutch) Dholavira … Read more Salient features and Major Landmarks of Ancient and Medieval India- For RAS/RTS Mains and RAS/RTS Prelims examination

Art forms of Himachal Pradesh

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Art forms of Himachal Pradesh The ancient art of Himachal Pradesh has survived in the form of  Temple architecture , wood carvings , stone and metal sculptures , paintings and Chamba Rumals. This art can be divided into three groups :- Khasha Art Indo Aryan Indo Tibetan The most ancient art and architecture of Himachal … Read more Art forms of Himachal Pradesh

20.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

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HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal Pradesh govt decides to act tough against illegal mining   During the last financial year, 8500 cases of illegal mining were detected in Himachal Pradesh and compounding fees of Rs 4.50 crore was imposed on them. Similarly, during 2015-16 financial year, 9303 number of cases of illegal mining were detected and compounding fees to the tune … Read more 20.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

Prominent Foreign Travellers During Medivial India for RAS/RTS Prelims Exam

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1. Marco Polo Venetian Traveller visited Pandya kingdom 2. Ibn Batuta Muhammad bin Tughlaq 3. Nicolo Conti Italian visited Vijayanagar during the reign of Deva Raya I 4. Abdur Razaq Visited the court of Zamorin in Calicut & travelled to Vijaynagar during the reign of Deva Raya II 5. Nikitin Russian, visited Bahmani kingdom & … Read more Prominent Foreign Travellers During Medivial India for RAS/RTS Prelims Exam