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Darshana Traditions: 14 Schools of Ancient Indian Philosophy (Āstika & Nāstika) — Complete Guide

IASNOVA दर्शन Chapter One · Ancient Indian Philosophy The DarshanaTraditions Fourteen schools of thought that have mapped consciousness, reality, and liberation for over three thousand years 14 Schools 6+8 Āstika · Nāstika 3000+ Years of Thought IASNOVA ◈ What is…

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INDUS VALLEY CIVILIZATION (Harappan Civilisation): Quick Revision Module for UPSC History

Quick Revision · UPSC Ancient History Indus Valley Civilisation Harappan Culture · c. 3300–1300 BCE · Smart Cheat Sheet 📍 1500+ Sites 🌍 3.5M km² Area 👥 ~5M Population 🏆 World’s Largest Ancient Civ 🔒 Script Still Undeciphered 🕐 Timeline…

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INDUS VALLEY CIVILIZATION (Harappan Civilisation): The Ultimate Smart Study Module

𒀭 UPSC Smart Revision Module · Ancient History Indus ValleyCivilisation c. 3300 BCE — 1300 BCE · Harappan Culture 1,500+ Sites Found 3.5M km² Area Covered ~5 Million Peak Population 1921 Year of Discovery 2600–1900 BCE Mature Phase Discovery Phases…

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Ancient Port Cities of India- Complete List for UPSC Exam

🛳️ Ancient Port Cities of India Port City Description Lothal This was a significant port city of the Indus Valley Civilization, located in the present-day Bhal region of Gujarat. Bharuch (Ancient: Barygaza) An ancient city in Gujarat, known for its…

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World War II : Quick Revision Module for UPSC Exam

🌍 World War II (1939–1945): A Complete Summary 1. Background and Causes World War II was the deadliest conflict in human history, lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving over 60 nations and resulting in approximately 70–85 million deaths. It was…

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WORLD WAR I – Quick Revision Module for UPSC Exam

🌍 World War I (1914–1918): A Complete Summary 1. Background and Causes World War I, also called the Great War, began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918. It was primarily fought between two alliances: Allied Powers:…

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MEDIEVAL INDIAN HISTORY TERMS- NCERT COVERED

Complete Medieval History Terminology List (UPSC) Comprehensive Medieval History Glossary (UPSC) This glossary provides a detailed, chapter-wise compilation of administrative, social, and economic **Medieval History terms**. These terminologies are frequently tested in the UPSC Civil Services Prelims, drawn from both…

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ANCIENT INDIAN HISTORY TERMS (FULL NCERT COVERED)

Complete Ancient History Terminology List (UPSC) Comprehensive Ancient History Glossary (UPSC) This exhaustive compilation contains all the specific historical and administrative terms crucial for the UPSC Civil Services Examination, meticulously organized by chapter. 1. Advent of the Aryans/Early Rig Vedic…

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Green Revolution- UPSC Exam

Background and Planning of the Green Revolution The Green Revolution in India was a period of agricultural transformation that began in the 1960s as a response to chronic food deficits and the potential threat of famine. The main objectives were…

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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…

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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

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HISTORY REVISION STRATEGY

Enlisting important chapters in History is a difficult task as the questions can be asked from anywhere in the vast syllabus. Though the whole syllabus should be completed by aspirants, we are providing list of the most important chapters from…

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IASNOVA PRO- 2019 PRELIMS-A SUCCESS STORY !, INDIAN HISTORY

Sardar Patel and Statue of Unity- Prelims Probable

For Prelims, go through the lines in bold. SARDAR PATEL Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is a revered name in Indian politics. A lawyer and a political activist, he played a leading role during the Indian Independence Movement. After independence, he was…

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Non-Cooperation And Khailafat Movement- Revision Capsule for UPSC Prelims

Background Economy of India post world war had been alarming Rowlatt act,Martial law in Punjab and Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Hunter Commission on Punjab atrocities was an eyewash Montague Chlemsford Reforms failed to satisfy demand of self-government. Ground was prepared for…

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Quit India Movement-Revision Capsule for UPSC Prelims

Quit India Movement-Revision Capsule- 🡆 conceived at CWC meeting at Wardha -July 14,1942 Reasons for struggle- 1.Failure of Cripps mission 2.Public discontent against wartime hardships 3.Feeling on imminent British collapse 4.Preparation of masses for Japanese invasion…

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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

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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…

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SCIENCE AND CIVILIZATION- NCERT ANCIENT INDIA- Revision Capsule

This is one of the most important chapters for UPSC Prelims exam. Important points to remember – Philosphical Systems 1.Elements of materialist philosophy are found in the Samkhya System of Kapila- He believed that soul can attain liberation only through…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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