Social Progress Index (SPI) – A Complete Overview of Social Progress
The Social Progress Index is published by a non-profit entity called Social Progress Imperative, which is based out of the... View Article
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Sykes–Picot Agreement
The Sykes-Picot Agreement was a secret treaty drawn up in 1916 between Great Britain and France. Named after Mark Sykes... View Article
What is Prithvi II Missile?
Prithvi II is a single-stage missile that falls under the liquid fuelling category and is known to have a maximum... View Article
Photon: UPSC Notes for GS-3
The photon is a variety of elementary particles. It is the quantum of the electromagnetic field including electromagnetic radiation such... View Article
PESA Act, 1996
The Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 was enacted to provide for the extension of... View Article
Non-Proliferation Treaty – Members & Drawbacks
The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, otherwise commonly known as the Non-Proliferation Treaty or NPT, is an international... View Article
Mahabodhi Temple: Notes for UPSC Art and Culture
The Mahabodhi Temple is an ancient but much rebuilt and restored, Buddhist temple in Bodh Gaya. According to Buddhist tradition,... View Article
What is the Gender Pay Gap?
The Gender Pay Parity, also known as Gender Pay Gap or gender wage gap is the average difference between the... View Article
e-NAM – Definition, Scope & Implementation
In February 2023, the Central government approved the linking of 101 APMC mandis into the electronic platform e-NAM. In May... View Article
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary (CWS)
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is one among the 13 sanctuaries in the protected areas of the state of Kerala. It is located... View Article
Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) – Important Facts for UPSC
The United State of America’s consumer confidence index (CCI) is the indicator of consumer confidence; it is defined as the... View Article
Coal Bed Methane – UPSC Environment & Ecology Notes
Coal bed methane (CBM) refers to a reserve of natural gas stored in coal seams. It is an unconventional form... View Article
CAMPA Law – Definition, Objectives and CAMPA Fund [UPSC Indian Polity]
The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) Act seeks to mitigate the impact of diversion of forest land... View Article
Art and Culture under the Delhi Sultanate: Notes for UPSC
The Indian subcontinent has faced invaders from Central Asia since the days of the Indus Valley civilization. But what made... View Article
Comprehensive News Analysis – 23 May 2016
Table of Contents: A. GS1 Related: B. GS2 Related: 1. Gaya-model lantern in Colombo 2. China instigated Naga outfit: Centre... View Article
Comprehensive News Analysis – 22 May 2016
Table of Contents: A. GS1 Related: B. GS2 Related: 1. More than half of the newly-elected MLAs are Crorepatis 2.... View Article
Comprehensive News Analysis – 21 May 2016
Table of Contents: A. GS1 Related: B. GS2 Related: 1. BT Cotton: Modi govt caps royalty, nullifies existing license agreements;... View Article
Fertilizer Policy in India: A Critical Analysis
In this article, one can learn more about the Fertilizer Industry in India, the various Government policies and interventions related... View Article
Biodiversity Hotspots in India – Himalayas, Indo-Burma, Western Ghats & Sundaland
Biodiversity is referred to as the variation of plant and animal species in a particular habitat. Species evenness and species... View Article
Comprehensive News Analysis – 20 May 2016
Table of Contents: A. GS1 Related: 1. Cyclone Roanu to bring heavy rain to coastal A.P. B. GS2 Related: 1.... View Article
