General studies category contains articles of geography, history, polity, economy, art and culture and environment.
Difference between Edicts and Inscriptions The inscription is a text produced by carving the letters into a solid surface, but the actual content of the text may be more or less anything. While an edict is a decree or announcement of a law that can be issued in any physical form. 10 Important Edicts and Inscriptions of India […]
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The architectural principles of Hindu temples in India are described in Shilpa Shastra. Shilpa Shastra mentions three main types of temple architecture – Nagara or the Northern style, the Dravida or the Southern style and the Vesara or Mixed style.
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Introduction of Basic Structure Doctrine The doctrine of the basic structure holds that the constituent power of Parliament under Article 368 does not enable it to alter the ‘basic structure’ of the Constitution. It was in the Kesanvnda Bharati vs State of Kerala case, that the Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court ruled by a 7-6 verdict
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Some species of plants and animals behave in ways that warn of possible environmental damage — as “early warning systems” or “bio-indicators” of pollution.
Natural Indicators of Air Pollution| Important Bioindicators Read More »
Public Interest Litigation (PIL) means litigation filed in a court of law for the protection of “public interest”.
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A World Heritage Site is a landmark or area, selected by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance, which is legally protected by international treaties.
List of 42 World Heritage Sites in India| Important Facts Read More »
The period between the Sangam Age and the Pallava-Pandya period, roughly between c. 300 CE and 600 CE, is known as the age of Kalabhras of Kalabhra dynasty in the history of Tamizhagam.
Kalabhra Dynasty| Between c. 300 CE and 600 CE| Important Facts Read More »
WIPO, TRIPS, and IPR What is IPR? IPR refers to the creations of minds such as inventions, literary and artistic work, designs and symbols, names, and images in commerce. Rights on IPR means providing property rights through patents, copyrights, and trademarks. The importance of IPR was first recognized in the Both are administered by the
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Gulzarilal Nanda and Chandradekhar were the only two PMs who did not get the opportunity to hoist the National Flag at Red Fort.
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Harshavardhana a 16-year-old ascended to Thanesar’s throne in 606 AD. He immediately marched towards Kannauj and rescued his sister Rajyashri, who was believed to be on the verge of committing Sati.
Harshavardhana (606-647 AD)| Pushyabhuti Dynasty| Important Facts Read More »
