Industrial development under Five Year Plans
Industrial development is considered an important indicator of the socio-economic and human development of the country. Before the growth of modern industries, India was well-known for its cottage …
Anglo-Maratha War – UPSC Notes
By the middle of the eighteenth century, the Mughal Empire declined, while the Marathas got a chance to rise in power. Peshwa Bajirao I (1720-40) was considered to …
Goods and Services Tax Council – UPSC
Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council is a constitutional body set up under Article 279-A of the Indian Constitution. It makes recommendations to the Union and the State …
Major Ports in India – UPSC
Before the development of railway networks, waterways were the main mode of transportation in the country. Waterways are the cheapest and more suitable means of transportation for carrying …
List of Newspapers in India before Independence
During the Indian Freedom Struggle, newspapers proved to be a prominent tool in the hands of nationalists. Many newspapers and journals, during these years, emerged under fearless journalists …
National Commission for Scheduled Castes
National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) was set up to safeguard the interest of Scheduled Castes and protect them from discrimination and exploitation. It promotes the social, economic, …
Types of Soil in India – UPSC
Soil is the topmost layer of the earth’s crust, mainly consisting of small rock particles and humus, which can support the growth of plants. It is a complex …
Development of Press in India – UPSC Notes
The freedom of the press in India had been high on the National Agenda since the early 19th century. During British rule in India, the early phase of …