Caste Movement in India
Lower Caste movements in India began around the mid-19th century. The pioneer of these movements in India was the Jyotirao Phule. By the end of the 19th century, …
Lokpal and Lokayukta – UPSC
Lokpal and Lokayukta are statutory bodies set up under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act of 2013 to inquire into the corruption charges against certain public servants. Lokpal has …
Major Minerals in India
A mineral is an aggregate of two or more elements. Its naturally occurring substance of organic or inorganic origin generally occurs in the earth’s crust in the form …
Development of Judiciary in British India – UPSC Notes
The Judicial System in India is a single integrated system with the Supreme Court of India as its apex court. In a Parliamentary democracy, there are three organs …
Public Interest Litigation in India
Public Interest Litigation (PIL) refers to the litigation undertaken for the protection of the public interest. The concept of PIL originated in the 1960s in the USA to …
Iron and Steel Industry in India
The Iron and Steel industry is one of the oldest and most important industries in India. During 2014 and 2016, India was the largest producer of raw steel. …
Peasant Movements in India – UPSC Notes
Peasant Movements in India arose in the 18th and 19th centuries during the British Colonial Period. These Movements took place against the British atrocities, increased rents of lands, …
Tribunals in India – UPSC Notes
Tribunals are established to settle up disagreements related to the administration or tax-related disputes. It’s a quasi-judicial institution that performs functions like adjudicating disputes, making an administrative decision, …