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Janta Party Years 1977 – 1980 – UPSC Post-Independence Notes
The Janta Party era, spanning from 1977 to 1980, stands as a pivotal chapter in the political landscape of post-independence India.
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Lessons from emergencies – UPSC Post-Independence Notes
Emergencies, whether natural disasters, pandemics, or unforeseen crises, have an uncanny ability to teach us profound lessons about resilience, adaptation, and the human spirit.
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Declaration of emergency (Crisis and Response) – UPSC Post-Independence Notes
In times of crisis, nations often turn to the Declaration of Emergency as a pivotal tool to manage unforeseen challenges and swiftly mobilize resources.
Posted inUPSC - Mains Solved Paper GS 1
How does India see its place in the economic space of rising natural resource-rich Africa? (10 marks, 150 words)
India's perspective on its position within the burgeoning economic landscape of resource-rich Africa is multifaceted and strategic.
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Critically evaluate the various resources of the oceans that can be harnessed to meet the resource crisis in the world. (10 marks, 150 words)
The oceans harbor a plethora of untapped resources that hold promise in addressing the global resource crisis. From renewable energy sources like offshore wind and tidal power to valuable minerals and seafood, the potential of oceanic resources is vast.
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Account for the change in the spatial pattern of the Iron and Steel industry in the world. (10 marks, 150 words)
The spatial pattern of the iron and steel industry has undergone significant transformation over the years, shaped by various economic, technological, and geopolitical factors.
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UPSC Prelims 2023 – Question 48
Q 48. Who among the following rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire constructed a large dam across the Tungabhadra River?
1. Devaraya I
2. Mallikaijuna
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Why did the Green Revolution in India virtually by-pass the eastern region despite fertile soil and good availability of water? (10 marks, 150 words)
The Green Revolution, a significant agricultural transformation, propelled India towards self-sufficiency in food production during the 1960s and 1970s.
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UPSC Prelims 2023 – Question 47
Q47. " The above statement reflects one of the core beliefs of which one of the following religious sects of ancient India?
Buddhism
Jainism
Shaivism
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Whereas the British planters had developed tea gardens all along the Shivaliks and Lesser Himalayas from Assam to Himachal Pradesh, in effect they did not succeed beyond the Darjeeling area. Explain. (10 marks, 150 words)
The British planters embarked on a significant endeavor to establish tea gardens spanning the Shivaliks and Lesser Himalayas, stretching from Assam to Himachal Pradesh.
