General Studies 1

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated class inequalities and poverty in India. Lockdowns impacted informal sectors, leading to job losses

Caste, while diminishing in some aspects, remains relevant in Indian society, influencing social dynamics and disparities.

During the 6th century BCE (second urbanisation era), 16 ancient kingdoms and republics called Mahajanapadas appeared in northern India

The term Chalcolithic means “copper” and “stone” or Copper Age; it is also known as the Eneolithic or Aeneolithic.

Neolithic Period refers to the last stage of the Stone Age Significant for megalithic architecture, spread of agricultural practices

Mesolithic Period, also known as Middle Stone Age, between Paleolithic and Neolithic Characterized by greater innovation and diversity than Paleolithic In India, from 9,000 B.C. to 4,000 B.C.

The Paleolithic Period was an ancient cultural stage of human technological development.

The shift of iron and steel industries from raw material sources is due to transportation advancements and market considerations.

The melting of Himalayan glaciers poses a severe threat to India’s water resources. It contributes to erratic river flows, impacting

Desertification transcends climate boundaries, impacting regions globally. It results from diverse factors, including deforestation