[World History] The Rise of Nationalism in Europe : Important Questions Answers for UPSC Mains

Write Short Notes on :

1. Count Camillo de Cavour
   Answer: Count Camillo de Cavour was the leading figure in the movement towards unification of Italy. He was the Prime Minister of Piedmont-Sardinia. He was neither a revolutionary nor a democrat. He was like many other wealthy and educated members of the Italian elite. He too was more fluent in French than in Italian. He made a tactful diplomatic alliance with France and thus succeeded in defeating the Austrian forces in 1859. Apart from regular troops, many armed volunteers under the leadership of Giuseppe Garibaldi joined the fray. In 1860, they

[Studyplan] Best Strategy, Studyplan, Tips & Books for Anthropology Optional UPSC by Topper Harshika Singh, Rank-8, UPSC CSE 2011

Why Anthropology ?

My interest in the subject was the most important reason for selecting Anthropology as an optional.I would request all the aspirants to choose optional based on interest as at the end of the day, its

[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, 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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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

[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“.

25 Best Must Read Books For UPSC/State PSC Exams/SSC Exams for Building Solid Basics and Authentic Material

25 Best Must Read Books For Every UPSC/State PSC Exams/SSC Exams for Building Solid Basics and Authentic Material : 

[Polity] Section 66A of IT Act Scraped by Supreme Court

What is Section 66A of IT Act ?

Section 66A prescribes the punishment for sending "offensive' messages through computers or any other communication device such as a mobile phone or a tablet, and a conviction can fetch a maximum of three years in jail.

[Polity] Land Acquisition Bill

What is Land Acquisition ?

• Land acquisition in India refers to the process of land acquisition by the central or state government of India for various infrastructure and economic growth initiatives.

[Science] Know all About Earthquake

Earthquake:

• An Earthquake is a vibration or oscillation of the surface of the earth caused by a transient disturbance of the elastic or gravitational equilibrium of the rocks at or beneath the surface.

[Scheme] Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana - Scheme for Accidental Death Insuanace

The Union Finance Minister, Shri Arun Jaitely presenting the Union Budget 2015-16, said that a large proportion of India's population is without insurance of any kind.So he announced Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana to cover accidental death risk of Rs. 2 lakh for a premium of just Rs. 12 per year.

[Scheme] Atal Pension Yojna (APY)

The government decided that Atal Pension Yojna (APY), announced in the Budget, will be launched on June 1 and will focus on all citizens in the unorganised sector entitling them to a pension of up to Rs 5,000 per month after 60 years of age.

[General Studies] Headquarters of International Organisations

Headquarters of International Organisations :

S.No.	International Organizations	Headquarters
1	Amnesty International	London
2	Asia Pacific Economic Forum  - APEC	Singapore

[Polity] Panchayat Raj Institutions

The PRI system was evolved out of Community Development Programme, which was introduced in 1952. Then in 1953 the National Extension Service was introduced for supporting further the socio-economic development in rural areas. But within few years it was realized that these programmes did not deliver expected results.