The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the six main organs of the United Nations and is responsible for maintaining international peace and security. Composition: The UNSC is comprised of 15 members, with 5 permanent members (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States) and 10 non-permanent members elected for two-year …
Finance commission is a constitutional body established under Article 280 of the Indian Constitution. responsible for recommending how financial resources should be distributed between the Union (Central Government) and the States. Its main role is to ensure a fair distribution of revenues so that both levels of government can function efficiently. Its recommendation is normally …
The sequential development of landforms in a Karst region typically follows the following stages: Initial topography: The initial topography in a Karst region is typically characterized by flat-lying, homogenous beds of soluble rock such as limestone or dolomite. Underground drainage: As precipitation infiltrates into the soluble rock, it dissolves it and creates a network of …
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The Endogenetic and Exogenetic Forces are constantly shaping our Earth. The Earth is constantly undergoing changes and transformations, some of which are caused by internal processes and others by external forces. These changes help shape the planet and create the geological features we see today. There are two main categories of geological forces that cause …
Monazite Sand is a reddish-brown mineral and it is a source of rare earth metals. Uses of Monazite Sand It is primarily used for the extraction of Thorium, a nuclear substance. Distribution in India It occurs naturally in the coastal sands of three districts: Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, and Kanyakumari in south India. In India, Government bodies …
If you are planning to appear for the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) exam, then you must be aware of the BPSC syllabus. The BPSC exam is one of the toughest competitive exams in Bihar, and it requires a lot of preparation and hard work to crack it. In this article, we will discuss the …
Veer Kunwar Singh: The Freedom Fighter Who Led the Indian Rebellion of 1857 Veer Kunwar Singh, also known as Kunwar Singh, was a prominent leader of the Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as India’s First War of Independence. He was a zamindar (landlord) and a soldier in the service of the British East India …
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The Sarkaria Commission was established in 1983 by the Government of India to examine the relationship between the Centre and the States, and to suggest measures for improving it. The Commission submitted its report in 1988 and made several recommendations, which were aimed at achieving a more cooperative and coordinated federal structure. In this article, …
Regulating Act of 1773 was enacted in order to improve the condition of the East India Company. It was the first step taken by the British Government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India. Following are the provisions of this act. It designated the Governor of Bengal as the ‘Governor-General of …
Central Vigilance Commission is the apex vigilance institution, free of control from any executive authority, monitoring all vigilance activity under the Central Government. Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) was set up by the Government of India in February, 1964 on the recommendations of the Committee on Prevention of Corruption, headed by Shri K. Santhanam Committee, to …