People work for money but go an extra mile for recognition, praise and rewards”. This quote by Dale Carnegie seems absolutely accurate. When one does something great they are showered with appreciation and rewards. Awards are conferred to recognize the good works of people and honor their achievements. India gives various awards to its citizens for their distinguished contribution in the areas of Leadership, Literature, Patriotic and Particulars. Civilian awards are bestowed on the top [...]
History is a major subject for lakhs of aspirants preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Exams (CSE). The subject is a major component of both UPSC CSE Prelims and Mains examination. The History section of UPSC CSE focuses on the prehistoric, ancient, medieval, and Modern history of India and the sub-continent traces the origins of early civilisation, the inception, growth and expansion of kingdoms and empire. Sometime, it becomes difficult for the aspirants to prepare [...]
Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan is an initiative launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare in lieu of the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Ist June, 2018 till 31st July, 2018. This initiative is designed with a motive to double the income of the farmers by 2022 by providing them with assistance and advice on improving their farming techniques and increasing their incomes. Geographical Areas to be covered under Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan [...]
Union Public Service Commission Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is India’s foremost central organisation responsible for conducting examinations for and appointment to the All India Services and Group A and B staff for central services. The provision for UPSC is enshrined in the Part IV of Indian Constitution. The Articles from Article 315 to Article 323 in Part IV requires the government to constitute a Public Service Commission for the Union as well as all [...]
1947 – The historic year when India gained its independence from years of oppressive British rule, culminating in a united protest that swept the nation into its patriotic fold. In 1947 – with India keeping its “tryst with destiny” – started the demanding but slow nation building process. The Constituent Assembly was formed and an epic constitution drafted. This constitution was the lengthiest in the world, reflecting the mind-boggling diversity of the country and enshrining [...]
The four years of Modi government has set India on a transformational path to rapid development at a time when democracy and freedom are being challenged in many other countries. The four major achievements in the four years of Modi government are: Robust foreign Policy PM Modi announced his arrival on the global diplomatic stage when he invited leaders in the Indian subcontinent to be part of his swearing-in ceremony. The world took notice, and [...]
Indian Navy, also known as the Bharatiya Nau Sena, is a naval branch of the Indian armed forces whose history can be traced back to 1612. It is a wonderful way of seeing the world while serving the country. It is the world’s fifth largest and trustworthy 3-dimensional force capable of operating above, on and underwaters. A fleet of destroyers, submarines, freights and other vessels function under the Indian Navy. The Indian Navy is responsible [...]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was sworn into office on May 26, 2014. The BJP-led NDA will complete four years this year as it readies to celebrate its achievements. Next year, the Prime Minister will lead the fight for re-election, and therefore, this is a good time to look back on the past four years and make a fair assessment of his government’s achievements and where it failed to make an impact. A good start is [...]
The Galvanising Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan (GOBAR-DHAN) scheme was launched by Haryana’s Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Uma Bharti (Union Minister for Sanitation and Drinking Water) on 30th April this year at the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) Auditorium, Karnal. The scheme was first announced in the Union Budget session of 2018-19 by the then Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley. The guidelines of this scheme were also launched on the same day specifying the implementation, [...]
The National Emblem of India holds a special place in both the history and the present of India. The symbol exudes pride, confidence, power, and courage. The Emblem is adapted from Ashoka’s Lion Capital situated at Sarnath. The day it got adopted is also historic, as it was officially adopted on the day India became a republic, January 26, 1950. Currently, the symbol is kept at Sarnath Museum in Varanasi since 1910. The Emblem is [...]
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