The Bhils who lived in the Western Ghats controlled the mountain passes between the north and the Deccan. They revolted against Company rule in 1817-19, as they had to face famine, economic distress, and misgovernment. The British used both force and conciliatory efforts to control the uprising. However, the Bhils revolted again in 1825, 1831, […]
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Peacock Throne
Peacock Throne, famous golden throne captured from India by the Persians in 1739. Thereafter lost, it (and its reproductions) remained the symbol of the Persian, or Iranian, monarchy. The original throne, built for the Mughal emperor Shāh Jahān in the early 17th century, was reportedly one of the most splendorous thrones ever made. It was […]
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Dr A P J Abdul Kalam
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, in full Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam. He was a scientist who played a leading role in the development of India’s ballistic missile and nuclear weapons programs. He also received the Bharat Ratna. Kalam was affectionately known as the People’s President, due to his extra-Presidential activities. He was the first bachelor president of India and the […]
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Kurukshetra Monthly Magazine
Kurukshetra Monthly Magazines PDF For IAS, IPS, UPSC Exam Kurukshetra Magazine is a vital source of study material for the UPSC IAS exam. It is a monthly magazine that gives information about important government schemes and programmes in various sectors. Kurukshetra is an authentic source of information for the UPSC Exam. Month English Medium Hindi Medium […]
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India’s first Cryptogamic Garden
India’s first cryptogamic garden housing nearly 50 species of lichens, ferns and fungi was inaugurated in Uttarakhand’s Dehradun district at Deoban recently. What are Cryptogams? The word cryptogamic originates from the Greek word, ‘Kryptos meaning “hidden” and “gameein” meaning “to marry”. Thus, cryptogamic refers to “hidden reproduction”. Cryptogams are one of the oldest groups of […]
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Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
The Reserve Bank of India was established on April 1, 1935, in accordance with the provisions of the Reserve Bank of India Act, of 1934. The Central Office of the Reserve Bank was initially established in Kolkata but was permanently moved to Mumbai in 1937. The Central Office is where the Governor sits and where […]
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Important Sections of RBI Act 1934
There are total 61 Sections in the RBI Act 1934. Important Sections in the RBI Act 1934 Section 3: Establishment and incorporation of Reserve Bank. Section 4: Capital of the Bank. The capital of the Bank shall be five crores of rupees. Section 6: Establishment of Offices, branches and agencies Section 8: The composition of […]
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SVAMITVA Scheme
SVAMITVA Scheme – An Integrated Property Validation Solution for Rural India Hon’ble PM Narendra Modi launched the SVAMITVA Scheme (Survey of Villages Abadi and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) on National Panchayat Day 24th April 2020 with the aim of survey of inhabited areas of villages using technology to provide an integrated solution […]
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Nobel Prize 2022
The Nobel Prize is widely regarded as the most prestigious award available in the fields of literature, medicine, physics, chemistry, peace, and economics. Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Svante Pääbo was awarded the year’s first prize, for physiology or medicine. Dr Pääbo, a Swedish geneticist, won for his discoveries concerning the genomes of extinct hominins […]
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Colour Revolutions
Colour revolutions are a series of uprisings that first started in former communist nations in Eastern Europe in the early 2000s. It is also used to refer to popular movements in the Middle East and Asia. They have been criticized by Russia and China for being orchestrated by the United States and its Western allies […]