The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, is a significant anti-corruption legislation in India. Here are some key details about the act:
Post-Independence – General Studies
Trouble in Kashmir – UPSC Post-Independence Notes
There was a significant amount of trouble in Kashmir during the UPA government’s tenure from 2004 to 2014. This trouble included:
The number of terror attacks in India fluctuated during the period 2004-2014, with the highest number of attacks being recorded in 2007 and 2014.
Foreign Relations – Indo-US Civil Nuclear Agreement – UPSC Post-Independence Notes
The Indo-US Civil Nuclear Deal, also known as the 123 Agreement, marked a significant turning point in India’s nuclear history.
Social Welfare Measures – MGNREGA, Forest Rights Acts, Right to Education, NFSA – UPSC Post-Independence Notes
The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) is one of the world’s largest work guarantee programs, initiated by the Ministry of Rural Development in 2005.
UPA Years 2004-2014 – UPSC Post-Independence Notes
The UPA (United Progressive Alliance) played a significant role in Indian politics from 2004 to 2014. Here’s a breakdown of key events and factors during its tenur
Second Generation Economic Reforms – UPSC Post-Independence Notes
The second generation of economic reforms in India, initiated in 2000-01, marked a deeper and more delicate phase in the reform process.
Kargil War – 1999 – UPSC Post-Independence Notes
The Kargil War of 1999 was a significant military conflict between India and Pakistan. Here are some key details about the war
Operation Shakti – Pokhran – UPSC Post-Independence Notes
Operation Shakti, conducted at the Pokhran Test Range in May 1998, stands as a watershed moment in India’s history, marking the nation’s emergence as a nuclear power.
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is a centre-right political coalition in India, led primarily by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).