HISTORY

Ancient History

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Indus Valley Civilization

  • Discovered in 1921
  • Belonged to the bronze age
  • An area of about 1.3 mn sq km
  • Existed between 3300-1600 BC in three phases: early, mature and late phases
  • Sites

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16.02.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

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UTTARAKHAND   State gets natural claim on 300 mw power   The claim of Uttarakhand on total 300 MW power produced by Lakhwad multipurpose project has been accepted by other States involved in the project. In the meeting of Upper Yamuna Review Committee held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand … Read more 16.02.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

Gandhi’s early career and activism

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Gandhi was the first Indian barrister to have come to South Africa. He was faced with various racial discriminations within days of his arrival in SA. He led the Indian struggle in SA. The first phase of Gandhi’s political activities from 1894-1906 may be classified as the ‘moderate’ phase. He set up the Natal Indian … Read more Gandhi’s early career and activism

Famous Personalities of Fredom Struggle of India

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Keshab Chander Sen :- ? was an Indian Bengali Hindu philosopher and social reformer who attempted to incorporate Christian theology within the framework of Hindu thought.He was born on 19th November 1838 in Kolkata. He was a descendant of the medieval Sena kings of Bengal. ? He was so influenced by the ideas of Brahmo … Read more Famous Personalities of Fredom Struggle of India

The years of Stagnation and Emergence of socialism

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  Gandhiji was arrested in 1922 and sentenced to 6 years of imprisonment. The result was the spread of disintegration, disorganization and demoralization in the nationalist ranks. After a defeat of their resolution of ‘either mending or ending’ in the Congress, CR Das and Motilal Nehru resigned and formed the Congress-Khilafat Swaraj Party in December … Read more The years of Stagnation and Emergence of socialism

Civil Rebellions and Tribal Uprisings

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The backbone of the rebellions, their mass base and striking power came from the rack-rented peasants, ruined artisans and demobilized soldiers CAUSES The major cause of the civil rebellions was the rapid changes the British introduced in the economy, administration and land revenue system. The revenues were enhanced by increasing taxes. Thousands of zamindars and … Read more Civil Rebellions and Tribal Uprisings

The Guptas : Extent of empire; development of language and Literature, art St architecture during the Gupta period.

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The Gupta Empire stretched across northern, central and parts of southern India between c. 320 and 550 CE. The period is noted for its achievements in the arts, architecture, sciences, religion, and philosophy. Chandragupta I (320 – 335 CE) started a rapid expansion of the Gupta Empire and soon established himself as the first sovereign ruler of the empire. It marked the end of 500 hundred … Read more The Guptas : Extent of empire; development of language and Literature, art St architecture during the Gupta period.

02.01.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

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UTTARAKHAND   Hike in hospital user fee   Government hospitals have announced a hike of 10 per cent in user fee in the state.   The 10 per cent hike will be levied as basic surcharge on all diagnostic tests and registration fees.   As a result, different diagnostic tests such as blood sugar, haemoglobin, … Read more 02.01.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

Indian Religious Books

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  Puranas Divided into sarga, pratisarga, manvantantar, vamsa (genealogical list of kings) & vamsanucharita. 18 main puranas & 18 subsidiary puranas. Vedas Meaning “knowledge”. Rigveda (hymns), Yajurveda (sacrificial formulae), Atharvaveda (magical charms & spell), Samveda. Vedas are called aparusheya (not created by man) & nity Upanishads About 200 in number. Deal with philosophy. Oldest & … Read more Indian Religious Books

27.10.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

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UTTARAKHAND   Doon Int’l Film Festival To Start From November 3 Well-known film stars, directors and producers would participate in the third Doon International Film Festival slated  in Dehradun from November 3 to November 5, said director, Dehradun International Film Festival, Rajesh Sharma while interacting with the media persons.   The objective behind inviting well-known … Read more 27.10.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs