General Studies IART AND CULTURE

1954 Hague Convention: Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict

Context: Recently, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has pitched for protective measures to preserve Ukraine’s endangered cultural heritage in

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General Studies IGEOGRAPHYIndian Geography

Karewas

Context: It is claimed by some activist that Kashmir’s highly fertile alluvial soil deposits called ‘karewas’ are being destroyed. What are Karewas?

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General Studies IRole of WomenSOCIETY

Kanya Shiksha Pravesh Utsav

Context: Recently, the government launched a nation-wide campaign called Kanya Shiksha Pravesh Utsav on the eve of the International Women’s Day (8th March). Kanya

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General Studies IART AND CULTURE

Devayatanam

Context: Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) of Ministry of Culture, Government of India is organizing a two-day international conference. About

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General Studies IHISTORYMedieval India

Lachit Borphukan

Context: Indian President will inaugurate a year-long celebration of the 400th birth anniversary of Lachit Borphukan. Who was Lachit Borphukan? He served

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General Studies IHISTORYModern India

Indian Councils Act 1909/ Morley-Minto Reforms

The Indian Councils Act 1909, commonly known as the Morley–Minto or Minto–Morley Reforms, was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that brought about a limited

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General Studies IHISTORYMedieval India

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

About Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj born on 19 February 1630 at the Shivneri Fort He was an Indian

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General Studies IHISTORYModern India

Maharaja Surajmal

Context: Recently, the Prime Minister has paid tributes to Maharaja Surajmal on his Jayanti. About Maharaja Surajmal: Maharaja Suraj Mal Sujan Singh, was

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