French Revolution During the French Revolution, France underwent a period of profound political and social change. In the end, the French consulate was established in 1799. The various activities and deeds of the French Revolution are regarded as the fundamental principles of liberal democracy. For the UPSC Exam, read up on the French Revolution. A …
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Russian Revolution One of the pivotal events of the 12th century was the Russian Revolution 1917. During this revolution, there was social and political unrest. Russia underwent two revolutions in 1917 that profoundly changed the country. The monarchy was abolished, there were two revolutions, a civil war, and Russia adopted a socialist form of government. …
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Warren Hastings When it comes to the British Empire’s reign over India, Warren Hastings is a very significant figure. In the years 1772 to 1785, he served as Bengal’s first governor general. He has always been a person with admirable energy, and he organized things with admirable enthusiasm. Previously, he served as the British President …
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About Polar Bear Polar bears are the planet’s biggest land-based carnivores – although they actually spend most of their lives around water and ice. Distribution: Polar bears are restricted to icy Arctic region where temperature falls as low as –50°C. They are found in the frozen wilds of the Arctic, in Canada, Alaska (US), Greenland, …
Context: The Union Cabinet approved a pension revision for pensioners from the armed forces and their families under the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme. About One Rank One Pension (OROP) Scheme OROP means that any two military personnel retiring at the same rank, with the same years of service, must get an equal pension. …
Context: Mumbai Police have arrested co-star of TV Actress Tunisha Sharma for abetment of suicide. What is Suicide? Suicide is defined as an act or an instance of taking one’s own life voluntarily and intentionally. What is Abetment of Suicide? Abetment is defined as instigating, engaging in a conspiracy or assisting in committing the …
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Context: The J&K government has notified the Jammu and Kashmir Land Grants Rules, 2022. Highlight of J&K Land Grant Rules 2022 It replaced the J&K Land Grants Rules-1960, which dealt with the special rules to grant government land on lease in erstwhile State of J&K. It covered the guidelines for leasing government land in the …
Context: At least 17 people died, millions are without power and travel disrupted as record-breaking cold gripped the USA due to bomb cyclone. What is a Bomb Cyclone? Explosive cyclogenesis (also referred to as a weather bomb, bomb cyclone or bombogenesis) is the rapid deepening of an extratropical cyclonic low-pressure area. The change in pressure …
UPSC Prelims News of 26 December 2022 Joynagar Moa Context: The number of registered manufacturers of Joynagar Moa (Jaynagarer Moa) has witnessed a massive rise. About Joynagar Moa: Origin: This variety of Moa originated in Jaynagar of the South 24 Parganas district in West Bengal. The moa is a popped-rice ball held together using fresh date-palm jaggery. Its manufacture is synonymous …
Morley-Minto Reforms The British Parliament passed the Morley-Minto Reforms in order to increase the representation of Indians in the administration of British India. In addition to updating the Indian Councils Acts of 1861 and 1892, the Indian Councils Act of 1909 also introduced the idea of a separate electorate. The Morley-Minto Reforms, sometimes referred to …
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