First Famine Commission The commission was appointed after a severe famine had occurred in the Deccan region of India in 1876-77, which had led to the deaths of millions of people. The commission conducted a detailed study of the causes and effects of famines in India and made several recommendations to prevent them in the …
The Lahore Session of the Congress took place in 1929. It was a significant event in India’s struggle for independence from British colonial rule. The session was held at the Minto Park in Lahore and was attended by prominent leaders of the Congress, including Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. The main purpose of the Lahore …
River capture is a geological phenomenon that occurs when one river diverts the flow of another river. In this article, we will explore what river capture is, how it happens, and its impacts on the surrounding environment. What is River Capture? It occurs when one river captures the flow of another river. This can happen …
Definition of Young Fold Mountains Young fold mountains are mountain ranges that are relatively new in geological terms and have been formed by the process of plate tectonics. These mountains are typically found at the boundaries of tectonic plates where two plates are colliding or converging, and the force of this collision causes the crust …
Download Question Paper Download Answer Key UPSC Prelims 2016 Question SET A 1. Which of the following statements is/are correct? A Bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its prorogation. A Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha, which has not been passed by the Lok Sabha, shall not lapse on dissolution of the Lok …
The Battle of Chausa was a significant battle that took place in 1539, between the forces of Mughal Emperor Humayun and the combined army of Sher Shah Suri and his ally, Hasan Khan Mewati. The battle was fought near the town of Chausa, in present-day Bihar, India. The battle of Chausa was a defining moment …
The Indian National Liberal Federation (INLF) was a political party that played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. The party was founded in 1919 by M.R. Jayakar, a prominent lawyer and politician. The INLF aimed to promote liberal values and democracy in India and to work towards Indian independence from British colonial rule. …
Swaraj Party was a political party in India formed in 1923 by a group of prominent leaders of the Indian National Congress who were disillusioned with the Congress’ policies of non-cooperation and boycott of British institutions. The party’s primary aim was to contest the British India Legislative Assembly elections and work towards achieving self-rule or …
The Mahalwari System is a significant chapter in the history of British colonial rule in India. Introduced in the early 19th century, it was a revenue settlement scheme where the village headman was authorised to collect the revenue from peasants. It was implemented in parts of North India, particularly in the United Provinces and Punjab. …
Krishnadevaraya was a legendary emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire who ruled from 1509 to 1530. He is considered one of the greatest rulers of the empire, which was located in present-day South India. During his reign, Krishnadevaraya achieved great military success, expanded the empire’s territories, and patronized art, literature, and architecture. Early Life and Rise …