January, 2023 |

Chemical Weathering Process, Examples, Types & Diagram

January 11, 2023

Chemical Weathering Chemical weathering refers to the decomposition of rock to create a new chemically different material. To understand chemical weathering, it is essential to understand the chemical properties of raw materials. The prime agents involved in chemical weathering are the gases in the atmosphere- Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, and other gases along with the water …

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Policy of Ring Fence, Introduction and Establishment

January 11, 2023

Policy of Ring of Fence Warren Hastings established the Policy of Ring of Fence (1765–1813) to establish buffer zones and safeguard the Company’s frontiers. In order to safeguard their own territories, it was often their policy to defend the boundaries of their neighbors. The ring-fence states were obligated to retain subsidiary armies that were to …

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Sawai Jai Singh, Early Life, Observatories and Jantar Mantar

January 11, 2023

Sawai Jai Singh Raja Sawai Jai Singh of Amber was the most notable Rajput king of the 18th century (1681-1743). A notable statesman, legislator, and reformer, he was. In an era when Indians were ignorant of scientific advancement, he excelled best as a man of science. In the territory seized from the Jats, he created …

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Bahadur Shah II, Early Life, Reign, Poet and Religious Belief

January 11, 2023

Bahadur Shah II The twentieth and last Mughal Emperor of India was Bahadur Shah II, also known by his poetic name Bahadur Shah Zafar. He was born Muhammad Mirza Abu Zafar Siraj-ud-din. He was the second child and heir apparent of Akbar II, who passed away on September 28, 1837. Due to the Mughal Empire …

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Physical Weathering Definition, Types, Process, Examples & Diagram

January 11, 2023

Physical Weathering Physical or mechanical weathering is the physical disintegration of minerals into fragment particles without any change in their chemical properties. The transformation of rocks into fragment particles occurs through mechanical methods such as freezing, thawing, salt weathering, and thermal cracking. During physical weathering, the forces responsible for breaking the rock may originate from …

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The Hindu Newspaper Analysis 11 January 2023

January 11, 2023

The Hindu Newspaper Analysis for UPSC The Hindu Newspaper Analysis 10 January 2023 Before the war, Mr. Putin had created an aura of power around himself and Russia. He disrupted Georgia’s ambition to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO); made forays into West Asia neutralising Israel and Turkey, both American allies; took Crimea without …

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डेली करंट अफेयर्स for UPSC – 10 January 2023

January 10, 2023

डेली करंट अफेयर्स फॉर UPSC 2023 in Hindi प्रश्न हाल ही में समाचारों में देखा गया, ‘जूना खटिया’ स्थान भारत के निम्नलिखित में से किस राज्य में स्थित है? गुजरात महाराष्ट्र राजस्थान कर्नाटक डेली करंट अफेयर्स for UPSC – 9 January 2023 व्याख्या: विकल्प (1) सही है: हाल ही में पुरातत्वविदों ने गुजरात के कच्छ …

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Rajputs Kingdom, History, Origin, List and Major States

January 10, 2023

Rajputs Kindgom The Rajput Kingdom existed from the 7th century until the 12th century, when it was conquered by Turko-Muslim forces. During the middle Ages, it flourished in central and northern India. In India’s history, the Rajput Dynasty played a crucial role. The history of the nation has been shaped by the presence of well-known …

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UPSC Prelims News 10 January 2023

January 10, 2023

UPSC Prelims News of 10 January 2023 Airglow Context: The faint emission of light by the planetary atmosphere causes Airglow, which results in distinct colours in the sky. Airglow is a form of chemiluminescence, which is the result of atoms and molecules releasing particular amounts of energy (quanta) in the form of light. In the …

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Kevin McCarthy Elected US House Speaker

January 10, 2023

About Speaker In The USA The US Congress, i.e. the legislative Branch, consists of the House of Representatives (lower chamber), along with the Senate (upper chamber). The Vice President serves as presiding officer and President of the Senate by virtue of his/her office. While the Speaker serves as the political and parliamentary leader of the …

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