Khilji Dynasty: Alauddin Khilji, Market Reforms and Deccan Conquests (1290-1320)
The Khilji Dynasty (1290-1320) ruled the Delhi Sultanate at its medieval peak. UPSC notes on Jalal-ud-din, Alauddin Khilji's market control, Deccan campaigns of Malik…
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Kanwar Lake: Asia’s Largest Freshwater Oxbow Lake and a Ramsar Wetland
Kanwar Lake (Kabartal) in Bihar's Begusarai district is Asia's largest freshwater oxbow lake and a Ramsar site. A UPSC guide to its ecology, birds,…
Hooghly River: Distributary of the Ganga — Complete Guide
UPSC guide to the Hooghly River — Bhagirathi-Hooghly system, course, Farakka Barrage, Kolkata port, Ganga dolphin, and distributary dynamics.
Gyan Bharatam Mission: Manuscript Preservation and India’s Knowledge Heritage
Gyan Bharatam Mission was announced in Union Budget 2025-26 to digitise and preserve over 1 crore Indian manuscripts. A complete UPSC guide to scope…
Golden Revolution and Horticulture Sector in India (UPSC Economy)
Golden Revolution expanded horticulture to 33% of agri-GVA on 14% of cropped area. Learn status, MIDH, challenges, and 2024-26 updates for UPSC GS-III.
GDP Deflator — Formula, CPI vs WPI, and UPSC Notes
GDP Deflator measures economy-wide inflation as nominal GDP divided by real GDP. Complete UPSC guide with formula, CPI/WPI comparison, and India trends.
Gangotri Glacier — Source of the Ganga and Climate Change Bellwether
Gangotri Glacier: source of Bhagirathi and Ganga, Gaumukh snout, 30+ km length, retreat rates, climate change impact and UNESCO context.
FRBM Act — Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management, Targets & NK Singh Committee
UPSC guide to the FRBM Act 2003 — fiscal deficit targets, revenue deficit, escape clause, NK Singh Committee, amendments, and COVID-19 impact.
Electoral Bonds — Scheme, SC Verdict 2024, and UPSC Notes
Electoral Bonds scheme launched 2018 was struck down by the Supreme Court in 2024. Complete UPSC guide on features, issues, and electoral finance reform.
ED vs CBI: Full Forms, Differences, and Functions Explained for UPSC
ED stands for Enforcement Directorate and CBI for Central Bureau of Investigation. Compare their parent ministries, jurisdictions, powers, and controversies.
Deciduous Forest — Moist & Dry Types, Indian Distribution, Flora & Fauna
UPSC guide to deciduous forests in India — moist and dry deciduous types, tropical vs temperate, sal and teak, distribution, conservation threats.
Damodar River: Sorrow of Bengal Turned Multipurpose Lifeline
UPSC guide to the Damodar River — origin, course, tributaries, Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), floods, dams, coal belt, and ecological concerns.