Orchids in India – UPSC GS1
According to the first comprehensive census of orchids of India titled ‘Orchids of India: A Pictorial Guide’, India is home […]
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Women entry in Mosques – UPSC GS1
Current Situation At present women are allowed to offer prayers at mosques under the Jamaat-e-Islami and Mujahid denominations Women are
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Recent Court Judgements for Women – UPSC GS1
Sabrimala Temple Entry Case : SC declares restriction on women in Sabrimala temple unconstitutional. Haji Ali Dargah Case : Women
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Slums in India – UPSC GS1
Context Rapid growth of Urban Slums in India and lack of adequate policies to tackle it. How should India address
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Pitt’s India Act, 1784 – UPSC GS1
Introduction British Government enacted the Regulating Act in 1773 to control the activities of the Company. The Act set up
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Regulating Act, 1773 – Analysis – UPSC GS1
Introduction Act was passed by the British Parliament for the regulation of the British East India Company’s Indian territories, mainly
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Reforms of Warren Hastings – UPSC GS1
Reforms of Warren Hastings The financial position of the Company became worse and the difficulties were intensified by famine. When
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Battle of Buxar (1764) – UPSC GS1
The seeds of the Battle of Buxar were sown after the Battle of Plassey, when Mir Qasim became the Nawab
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Dual Government of Bengal (1765-1772) – UPSC GS1
Dual Government of Bengal was a system of Government was established by Robert Clive following the Treaty of Allahabad (1765).
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Battle of Plassey (1757) – UPSC GS1
Introduction The battle of Plassey was the decisive victory of the British East India Company over the Sirajuddaula, ruler of