Shah Bano Case 1985: Section 125 CrPC, Verdict, and Aftermath
Shah Bano case 1985 explained for UPSC: Section 125 CrPC, CJI Chandrachud verdict, Muslim Women Act 1986, Daniel Latifi 2001, link to Uniform Civil…
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Rowlatt Act (1919): Background, Provisions & Impact
Complete UPSC guide to the Rowlatt Act — Rowlatt Committee recommendations, provisions for detention without trial, Gandhian Satyagraha response, and link to Jallianwala Bagh.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy: Ethical Pioneer of Modern India (UPSC Ethics — GS IV)
Raja Ram Mohan Roy — values, contribution to abolition of Sati, education reform, Brahmo Samaj, reason, moral courage, and the GS-IV lesson for civil…
Prithviraj Chauhan: History, Battles & Legacy
Complete UPSC guide to Prithviraj Chauhan (Prithviraj III) — Chahamana dynasty, Battles of Tarain (1191 & 1192), administration, and the transition to Delhi Sultanate.
Neighbouring Countries of India: Complete List with Borders & Key Facts
Complete UPSC guide to India's neighbouring countries — 7 land neighbours, 2 maritime neighbours, shared borders, border lengths, key bilateral issues, and map-based question…
Kharif Crops: List, Season, Examples & Comparison with Rabi
Complete UPSC guide to Kharif crops — definition, growing season, major crops (rice, maize, cotton, jute, sugarcane), comparison with Rabi and Zaid crops, and…
Jyotiba Phule: Social Reform, Education & Legacy
Complete UPSC guide to Jyotirao (Jyotiba) Phule — anti-caste reform, Satyashodhak Samaj, women's education, Gulamgiri, and his lasting influence on Indian social movements.
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre 1919: Dyer, Rowlatt Act & Hunter Commission
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre on 13 April 1919 killed hundreds at Amritsar under General Dyer's orders. Full UPSC notes on Rowlatt Act, Hunter Commission, Tagore…
Chipko Movement: History, Leaders & Environmental Impact
Complete UPSC guide to the Chipko Movement — origin in Uttarakhand, Sunderlal Bahuguna, Gaura Devi, Chandi Prasad Bhatt, environmental impact, and its role in…
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: Life, Administration & Legacy
Complete UPSC guide to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj — early life, military campaigns, Maratha administration (Ashtapradhan), relations with Mughals, and legacy for Indian state-building.
Birsa Munda: Tribal Leader, Ulgulan Movement & Legacy
Complete UPSC guide to Birsa Munda — early life, Ulgulan (Great Tumult) movement, Munda rebellion against British, religious reform, and his legacy as a…
Battle of Plassey (1757): Causes, Events & Consequences
Complete UPSC guide to the Battle of Plassey — background, Robert Clive's conspiracy with Mir Jafar, the battle on June 23 1757, and how…