[Modern History] British Annexation : CARNATIC WARS, BENGAL CONQUEST, MYSORE CONQUEST, MARATHA CONQUEST, PUNJAB CONQUEST, ANGLO-BURMESE WAR, ANGLO-AFGAN WAR

ASCENDANCY  OF  THE  BRITISH

CARNATIC WARS

1^st CARNATIC WAR:

v    PERIOD: 1746-1748

v    Between French and (British + Nawab of Arcot)

v    REASONS:

   1.Colonial competition between French and British.

[Topper Talks] Tina Dabi IAS UPSC Topper 2015 Rank-1 : Bio-Data, Preparation Strategy, Booklist, Marksheet and Wisdom

This is the post about Tina Dabi IAS Topper AIR-1 Interview who cleared UPSC result declared on the evening of 10th May 2016 and there was the flow of success and happiness stricken at the door of Tina Dabi who secured 1st position in UPSC Civil service examination 2015. 

A total of 1,078 candidates cleared the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam -- 499 from the general category, 314 from the other backward classes, 176 from the scheduled castes and 89

[Recruitment] UPSC Civil Service Exam 2016‬ Notification Out !

UPSC Civil Service Exam 2016‬ Notification:

Vacancy:

The number of vacancies to be filled on the result of the examination is expected to be 
approximately 1079 which include 34 vacancies reserved for P.H. Category, i.e. 14vacancies 
for LDCP, 7 Vacancies for B/LV and 13 Vacancies for H.I. The final number of vacancies may 
undergo change after getting firm number of vacancies from Cadre Controlling Authorities. 
Reservation will be made for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes. Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes and Physically Disabled Categories in respect of vacancies as may be fixed by the Government. 

[Latest IAS Books] New Releases For UPSC Preparation

Latest IAS Books: New Releases For UPSC Preparation

After the last syllabus change in UPSC Civil Services Mains exam, aspirants cannot stop with just 3-4 books. The competition has increased tremendously and aspirants need to expand the horizon of reading, particularly on new topics like internal security, governance, disaster management, world history etc. There was a dearth of good books to suit the latest syllabus, but thanks to new authors and publishers who came up with promising texts, things have now started to improve rapidly. This post

[Studyplan] Best Strategy, Studyplan, Tips & Books for Public Administration Optional UPSC by Topper Prem Ranjan Singh (Rank 62, UPSC CSE 2013)

Public administration has become very tricky to score in UPSC. Fortunately I have been able to score
good marks in this subject…

[Studyplan] Best Strategy, Studyplan, Tips & Books for Economics Optional UPSC by Topper Gaurav Agrawal Rank-1 UPCS CSE-2013

Has Optional Weight Gone Down in CSE 2013?

Even though on paper, UPSC has reduced the weightage of optional to half and doubled GS, by its marking pattern the effective weightage of optional has become more than GS! This is because in GS

[Agriculture] Agricultural Challenges in Modern India and Solutions

Agriculture, the backbone of Indian rural economy, contributes to the overall economic growth of the country and determines the standard of life for more than 50% of the Indian population. Agriculture

[Studyplan] Best Strategy, Studyplan, Booklist,Tips and Notes for UPSC by Topper Ira Singhal Rank-1 UPSC CSE-2014, Geography Optional

Preparation Strategy :
PLEASE NOTE THESE ARE JUST MY OPINIONS AND MY WAYS OF DOING THINGS. IN NO WAY IS ALL THIS WHAT I ASK ALL OF YOU TO DO.

[Studyplan] Best Strategy & Studyplan for Economics Optional UPSC by Topper Neeraj Kumar Singh (AIR Rank -11/ UPSC CSE 2011) 1st Attempt

My Strategy for Economics Optional

Background I graduated in June 2011 with an integrated master's degree in economics from IIT

[Studyplan] Best Strategy & Studyplan for Economics Optional UPSC by Topper Harshika Singh, Rank-8, UPSC CSE 2011, Without Coaching

Strategy for Economics 

My Background in Economics and the  interest in the subject  was the most obvious reason for Economics as my first optional. I am B.A Economics(Hons) from St.Xavier’s College, Ranchi

[Studyplan] Best Strategy & Studyplan for Medical Science Optional UPSC by Dr. Shaleen, Rank 81 UPSC CSE 2011

My Medical Science Optional Book List :

1. Human Anatomy—B D Chaurasia books of Anatomy (all three volumes); Embryology from I B Singh;
2. Human Physiology- Ganong; Guyton  & A.K.Jain book

[Studyplan] Best Strategy & Studyplan for Commerce Optional UPSC by Topper Deepak Singla Rank 55 AIR, 2011, Cracked in 1st Attempt, Chartered Accountant

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UPSC Commerce Paper 1

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Strategy for UPSC Commerce- Paper 1

I think there is sufficient number of candidates opting for commerce as an optional as it is very scoring optional and easy to cover as well, particularly if you are a CA; even for B.Com, M.Com

[UPSC CSE 2015] Download UPSC CSE Prelims 2015 Paper 2 : CSAT (Aptitude Test)

UPSC held Civil Services Examination (CSE) Prelims 2015 on 23th, August, 2015.

Downlaod Paper 2 : CSAT (Aptitude Test)  Here

[UPSC CSE 2015] Download UPSC CSE Prelims 2015 Paper 1 : General Studies

UPSC held Civil Services Examination (CSE) Prelims 2015 on 23th, August, 2015.

Downlaod Paper 1 : General Studies Here
Downlaod Paper 2 : CSAT (Aptitude Test)  Here

[HPAS Solved Paper ] HPAS 2014 Prelims : Paper 1 - General Studies Solved Paper

HPAS 2014 Prelims : Paper 1 - General Studies Solved Paper

You Can Download this Paper in PDF format from Here : Download

You can also Download the HPAS Papers in Hindi & English Medium Here : Download

[Exam Analysis] HPAS 2014 Prelims Exam Analysis Conducted on 7th June, 2015

HPPSC conducted HPAS  2014 Prelims on 7th June, 2015 at the various Centres in Himachal Pradesh. Approximately 45000 Aspirants applied for the exam.

[Polity] CBI : Should it be within the ambit of RTI and Whistle blower laws?

• As many the controversial cases the CBI has been investigating it seems to be involved in as many controversies itself.

[Polity] Right To Information Act (RTI) 2005 : Brief Notes

WHAT IS THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT, 2005?

The Government of India has enacted “The Right to Information Act, 2005”to provide for setting out the practical regime of right to information for citizens tosecure access to information under the

[Scheme] Sukanya Samriddhi Yojna

• 'Sukanya Samriddhi Yojna’ is a small deposit scheme for girl child, launched as a part of the ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' campaign, which would fetch an interest rate of 9.1 per cent and provide income tax rebate.

[Polity] Wildlife Protection Act 1972

India is the first country to have made provisions for the protection and conservation of environment in it’s constitution. On 5th June 1972, environment was first discussed as an item of international agenda in the U.N. Conference of Human Environment in Stockholm and thereafter 5th June is celebrated all over the world as “World Environment Day“.