Volcano
A volcano is an opening in the earth’s crust through which gases, molten rock materials (lava), ash, steam, etc. are emitted outwards in the comes of an eruption. Such vents and openings occur in those parts of the earth’s crust where rock strata are relatively weak. Difference between Magma and Lava: Volcano Type Volcanoes are […]
Garba: Unesco Intangible Cultural Heritage
Recent Context: Garba Dance of Gujrat made it to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list. What is Garba? UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Also, check out: VAN DHAN SCHEME
Van Dhan Scheme
About the scheme: Also, check out: PM VISHWAKARMA SCHEME
PM Vishwakarma Scheme
Recent Context: According to the MSME ministry, the ministry has received more than 21 lakh applications under the PM Vishwakarma scheme. Under this, the maximum applications were for tailors (43%). Followed by Masion and carpenter. It is a central sector scheme. It covers the following 18 traditional trade sectors. The objective of the Scheme: Features: […]
How to Prepare for UPSC Interview?
UPSC is the most prestigious exam in India for Civil Services recruitment. One of the most important parts of the selection process is the interview round or the personality test. In this test, a board of UPSC tests a candidate. The interview normally lasts for 25-45 minutes. The panel can ask candidates questions about a […]
Supreme Court Verdict on Article 370
Recent Context: The Supreme Court gave its verdict on Article 370. A constitutional bench headed by DY Chandrachud upheld the decision of the president to abrogate the special status conferred to the erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir. The court upheld the constitutional order that revoked Article 370 as valid.The Bench was headed by DY […]
Zonal Councils
The Zonal Councils are the statutory (and not the constitutional) bodies. They are established by an Act of Parliament, that is, the States Reorganisation Act of 1956. The act divided the country into five zones (Northern Central, Eastern, Western, and Southern) and provided a zonal council for each zone. While forming these zones, several factors […]
Ninth Schedule of the Indian Constitution
RECENT CONTEXT: The CM of Bihar has asked the central govt. to put a higher quota to the bill of Bihar govt in the Ninth schedule of the constitution. What is the Ninth Schedule of the Indian Constitution? Present Status: Related Links Fifth Schedule of Indian Constitution Fifth Schedule of the Indian Constitution
Special Category State
Bihar government has again asked the Central Govt. to consider its demand for special category status, given that Bihar is economically lagging. Special Category Status: What are the parameters for granting special category status? The basic formula for granting such a status is based on the recommendation of the Gadgil report. There are a few […]
5 Things to Check Before Joining UPSC Coaching
If you want to join the best UPSC Coaching Center, these are the 5 things to check before joining UPSC Coaching: 1. Experienced Faculty: You should look at the experience of the teacher as an experienced teacher can help you navigate the vast sea of UPSC Syllabus. The teacher can help you in getting a […]
