History and Culture

UPSC MAINS -2025  GS  PAPER-1 Model Answer 1.Discuss the salient features of the Harappan architecture. (Answer in 150 words) – 10 हड़प्पा स्थापत्य कला के मुख्य विशेषताओं की चर्चा कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए) – 10 The Harappan Civilization (c. 2500–1750 BCE), also known as the Indus Valley Civilization, represents one of the world’s […]

UPSC MAINS -2025 GS  PAPER-1 1.Discuss the salient features of the Harappan architecture. (Answer in 150 words) – 10 हड़प्पा स्थापत्य कला के मुख्य विशेषताओं की चर्चा कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए) – 10 2.Examine the main aspects of Akbar’s religious syncretism. (Answer in 150 words) – 10 अकबर के धार्मिक समन्वय के मुख्य […]

UPSC Mains 2025 Essay Question Paper (22nd August 2025) Right Approach to write Essay Topics ·      सत्य कोई रंग नहीं जानता है। — Truth knows no color. बिना लड़े हुए शत्रु को वश में करना युद्ध की सर्वोच्च कला है।— The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting. विचार एक दुनिया खोजता […]

खण्ड – A / SECTION – B (Choose One)  सत्य कोई रंग नहीं जानता है। — Truth knows no color. बिना लड़े हुए शत्रु को वश में करना युद्ध की सर्वोच्च कला है।— The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting. विचार एक दुनिया खोजता भी है और एक बनाता भी […]

GIST OF DAILY ARTICLES THE HINDU/INDIAN EXPRESS  IMPORTANT FOR (UPSC/UPPSC MAINS EXAM) DATE : 19/08/2025  Article : :    Academia Margins to NCERT Row Published : The Indian Express-19 Aug 2025 Why in News? The controversy relates to NCERT’s new social science textbooks, which sparked debate over omission of Mughal and Delhi Sultanate periods, Tipu Sultan, […]

The Reform and Welfare India Needs – Ashok Gulati Article published : The Indian express- 20 Jan 2025 Important for Mains  – GS 3 Gist of the article: In his article, Ashok Gulati emphasizes the need for India to revisit the Minimum Support Price (MSP) framework and reorient its agricultural policies towards more efficient and […]

  Explain the role of the Himalayas in shaping the climate and agriculture of Northern India. (Answer in 125 words) The Himalayas play a crucial role in influencing the climate and agricultural patterns in Northern India. These majestic mountains act as a natural barrier, affecting both the weather patterns and the agricultural practices in the […]

The Hindutva-Ambedkar Puzzle”  Article Published : The Indian Express( 07/01/2025) Important for –GS 1/2/Essay/Optional- Socio/Anthro Gist/ Summary of the Article: 1. Debate on Ambedkar’s Relationship with Hindutva: The BJP claims to have done more than any other party to elevate Ambedkar’s status. However, Home Minister Amit Shah’s speech implies a political fashion around Ambedkar, questioning […]

                                                              India’s strategic focus on West Africa:  Article Published : The Hindu ( 05/12/2024) Important for –GS 2 Gist/ Summary of the Article: India’s Renewed Focus on West Africa: The article highlights Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Nigeria, emphasizing its strategic importance as part of India’s engagement with Africa. It notes this as Modi’s […]