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General Studies

Master the essentials of General Studies with these structured notes tailored for UPSC aspirants. Each topic distills complex concepts into easy-to-understand points, enriched with examples and relevant facts from standard references. Use these notes to revise quickly, strengthen conceptual clarity, and connect topics across the UPSC syllabus for both Prelims and Mains.

Central Vigilance Commission (CVC): Composition, Functions & CVC Act 2003 for UPSC

Complete guide to the Central Vigilance Commission -- composition, appointment, CVC Act 2003, Santhanam Committee, jurisdiction, and difference from CBI and Lokpal for UPSC Polity.

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Caste Census in India: UPSC Indian Society Guide

UPSC guide on caste census in India — Mandal Commission, SECC 2011, Bihar caste survey, 2024 LS debates, OBC sub-categorisation, and implications.

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Beyt Dwarka — Archaeological Significance, Marine Archaeology & Krishna Connection

UPSC guide to Beyt Dwarka island off Gujarat coast — archaeological significance, Krishna legend, marine excavations, Bet Dwarka temple, and recent discoveries.

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Batukeshwar Dutt: Revolutionary & Assembly Bombing — UPSC Guide

Complete UPSC guide to Batukeshwar Dutt — 1929 Central Assembly bombing with Bhagat Singh, trial, Cellular Jail, HSRA role and revolutionary legacy.

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Battle of Talikota (1565): End of Vijayanagara Empire

Battle of Talikota 1565 explained: Deccan Sultanates alliance, Rama Raya, fall of Vijayanagara, destruction of Hampi, and lasting Deccan significance.

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Appiko Movement: Origin, Leaders, Objectives and UPSC Notes

Complete guide to the Appiko Movement of 1983 in Karnataka, led by Pandurang Hegde, its three objectives, link to Chipko and Western Ghats conservation.

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AI Action Summit Paris 2025: Global AI Governance Explained

Paris AI Action Summit 2025 decoded: Statement on Inclusive AI, India's co-chair role, outcomes, comparison with Bletchley and Seoul summits, UPSC view.

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9th Schedule of Indian Constitution — Article 31B, Judicial Review & IR Coelho Case

UPSC guide to the 9th Schedule of the Indian Constitution — 1st Amendment 1951, Article 31B, Kesavananda Bharati, IR Coelho verdict, entries, and controversies.

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Windfall Tax — Definition, India’s Crude Oil Levy & UPSC Economy Guide

Complete UPSC guide to windfall tax — definition, how it works, India's windfall tax on crude oil since July 2022, global examples, and economic implications.

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Wildlife Sanctuary in India — Legal Framework, Major Sanctuaries & UPSC Guide

Complete guide to wildlife sanctuaries in India under the Wildlife Protection Act 1972, differences from national parks, major sanctuaries by state, and IUCN categories.

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Vembanad Lake — Kerala’s Largest Lake, Ramsar Site & UPSC Geography Guide

Comprehensive guide to Vembanad Lake covering its location, ecology, Ramsar status, Thanneermukkom bund, threats, and relevance for UPSC Geography.

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Thermal Pollution — Causes, Effects on Aquatic Life & UPSC Environment Guide

Complete UPSC guide to thermal pollution — definition, causes from power plants and industries, effects on dissolved oxygen and aquatic ecosystems, remedies, and laws.

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