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MEDIEVAL INDIAN HISTORY TERMS- NCERT COVERED
MEDIEVAL HISTORY TERMS UPSC has been focusing on terms from Ancient and Medieval Indian History in recent years Prelims examinations. Here is the compilation of all such terms from NCERT specifically and other sources in general. We have given chapter wise as per old NCERT so that aspirants get the idea about the time period […] More
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ANCIENT INDIAN HISTORY TERMS (FULL NCERT COVERED)
Ancient History Terms UPSC has been focusing on terms from Ancient Indian History in recent years Prelims examinations. Here is the compilation of all such terms from NCERT specifically and other sources in general. We have given chapter wise as per old NCERT so that aspirants get the idea about the time period when these […] More
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Nagara Style of Temple Architecture in India
Nagara Style of Temple Architecture in India Nagara style is one of the styles of temple architecture. It is the temple construction style of North India. In this style of the temple, there is only one peak or Shikhara. The major example of the temple of Nagara Style is Sun Temple at Modhera, Sun Temple at Khajuraho, Jagannath Temple […] More
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CULTURAL WORLD HERITAGE SITES IN INDIA- UNESCO – FREE PDF
Cultural World Heritage Sites in India- UNESCO List- Go through the important pointers in the PDF- To download the free PDF,click on the link below- CULTURAL WORLD HERITAGE SITES More
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NATURAL WORLD HERITAGE SITES IN INDIA- UNESCO – DOWNLOAD FREE PDF
Download Free Pdf of Natural World Heritage Sites In India- UNESCO List- Click on the link below- NATURAL WORLD HERITAGE SITES More
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Important Pointers from NCERT XII- Craft Tradition of India
Living Bridges (asked in previous year prelims) Here is how a curious problem was solved in Meghalaya, where the climate is hot and humid most of the year, where Cherrapunji was once the wettest place on earth. They needed bridges over their little streams and rivers so that people could cross with their belongings and […] More
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LIVING CRAFT TRADITIONS OF INDIA- NCERT XI – SUMMARY
This summary is of complete book keeping in mind the demand of prelims exam . The skill of weaving carpets and superior forms of shawls was brought to Kashmir by the pre-Moghul king, Zain-ul-Abedin. Persian artisans enriched carpet-weaving and shawl-making according to the needs of Indian courts. On the other hand, the static nature of […] More
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PARTICULARLY VULNERABLE TRIBAL GROUPS-(PVTG)- Important for Prelims
Note-Almost every year in prelims,there is a question related to PVTGs,and therefore this article has been framed to meet the demands of prelims . Have a look at the trend- Examples of PYQs- Prelims 2018 Question- Consider the following statements : The definition of “Critical Wildlife Habitat” is incorporated in the Forest Rights Act, 2006. […] More
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PHILOSOPHY IN ANCIENT INDIA-NCERT REVISION CAPSULE
6 SCHOOLS OF PHILOSOPHY AND MATERIALIST PHILOSOPHY IN ANCIENT INDIA:- 1.SAMKHYA 2.YOGA 3.NYAYA PHILOSOPHY 4.VAISHESHIKA 5.MIMASA 6.VEDANTA 7.MATERIALIST VIEW IN INDIAN PHILOSOPHY More
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Tribal Festivals ( both Current and Conventional separately listed- UPSC PrelimsExam)
First ,lets cover the tribal festivals from recent current affairs. Hornbill Festival Ngada festival Sekrenyi Festivals of Vaiphei Tribes Myoko festival Sulia Festival Moatsu festival Tuluni festival Aoling festival All the tribal festivals mentioned above are explained in the following list of tribal festivals. List of Tribal Festivals 1. Hornbill Festival -The Hornbill Festival is […] More
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NCERT Revision Capsule- Central Asian Contacts and Their Results
The Indo-Greeks 1.The first to cross the Hindukush were the Bactrian Greeks. ( Mnemonics-the order of entry into India- Greeks – Shakas – Parthians – Kushans ) 2. Causes for invasion– weakening of Seleucid empire,pressure from Scythian tribes(they were themselves pushed back by Chinese wall construction) ,weak successors of Ashoka 3. Menander– most famous Indo […] More
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Mudras of the Great Buddha
MUDRAS Mudras are a non-verbal mode of communication and self-expression, consisting of hand gestures and finger postures. They are symbolic sign based finger patterns taking the place, but retaining the efficacy of the spoken word, and are used to evoke in the mind ideas symbolizing divine powers or the deities themselves. The composition of a mudra […] More
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CULTURAL WORLD HERITAGE SITES IN INDIA-UNESCO List
1.Agra Fort 2.Ajanta Caves 3.Nalanda Mahavihara 4.Buddhist Monuments of Sanchi 5.Champaner – Pavagadh Archaeological Park 6.Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus 7.Churches and Convents of Goa 8.Elephanta Caves 9.Ellora Caves 10.Fatehpur Sikri 11.Great Living Chola Temples 12.Group of Monuments at Hampi 13.Group of Monuments at Pattadakal 14.Hill Forts of Rajasthan 15.Historic City of Ahmadabad 16.Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi 17.Khajuraho […] More
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BUDDHISM- Revision Capsule for UPSC Prelims Exam
Buddha’s life -born 563 BC at Lumbinivana,Nepal – Sakya Kshatriya Clan -father- Suddhodhana-king of republic Kapilvastu -mother-Mahamaya- princess of Kollia republic -Step-mother and aunt- Mahaprajapati Gautami -wife- Yashodhara-priness of Shakya dynasty-son Rahul –4 sights-turning point-1.old man,2.diseased person,3.dead body and 4. Ascetic -age 35-under a pipal tree at Uruvella(Bodh Gaya) on the bank of river Niranjana(Falgu)-he […] More
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Jainism – Revision Capsule
Causes for the Rise of Jainism and Buddhism -complexities and ritualism -expensive religious practices -dominance of Brahmins -rigid caste system -resentment of Kshatriyas and Vaishyas -efforts of holy men and intellectuals Jainism -24 Tirthankaras -1st tirthankara- Rishabhadeva/Adinatha -23rd Tirthankara- Parshwanath -24th – Mahavira –Vishnu Purana and Bhagavat Purana mention Rishabha as incarnation of Narayana -Two […] More
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Classical Languages of India-All you need to Know
Criteria for Declaring Classical Language – 4 criterias- High antiquity of its early texts/recorded history over a period of 1500-2000 years; A body of ancient literature/texts, which is considered a valuable heritage by generations of speakers; The literary tradition be original and not borrowed from another speech community; The classical language and literature being distinct […] More
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Importance of NCERT ARTS and CRAFTS Book for Prelims Exam
In 2015 there was an interesting question that in which state tree root bridges are found. The question was an easy guess but not many know from where the question was asked. The question was asked from NCERT ARTS and CRAFTS book of class 11th. A yellow box in one of the starting chapters contains […] More
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UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List from India -Important Topic for UPSC Prelims.
What is Intangible Cultural Heritage? As Per UNESCO- Cultural heritage does not end at monuments and collections of objects. It also includes traditions or living expressions inherited from our ancestors and passed on to our descendants, such as oral traditions, performing arts, social practices, rituals, festive events, knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe or the knowledge and skills to […] More
