January 2023 -

Hartog Committee, Formation, Secondary, Primary & Higher Education, Report

January 16, 2023

Hartog Committee The Simon Commission formed the Hartog Committee in 1929 as an adjunct committee under the leadership of Phillip Hartog to provide a report on education. Education standards had fallen as a result of the expansion of schools and universities. The Hartog Committee was established to provide updates on educational progress. This article will …

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Daily Current Affairs for UPSC – 16 January 2023

January 16, 2023

Daily Current Affairs for UPSC 2023 Q) Recently seen in news, the ‘Matsya 6000’ is best related to which one of the following? It is an anti-submarine warfare corvette. It is an all-weather early warning system for cyclones. It is an indigenously developed manned submersible vehicle. It is an Offshore Patrol Vessel for anti-piracy operations. …

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Wood’s Despatch, Introduction, Feature, Objective, Recommendations and Impact

January 16, 2023

Wood’s Despatch In 1854, Charles Wood wrote a letter outlining a possible educational system for India. The first thorough plan for the expansion of education in India was contained in this document, which is often referred to as the “Magna Carta of English Education in India.” British lawmaker and supporter of the Liberal Party was …

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World War 2, Countries, Causes, Map, Summary, Consequences

January 16, 2023

World War 2 World War 2 was a Global war, fought throughout the world, involving almost all the countries, directly or indirectly, happened on land, water, and air. It is also called a Total war, because it involved all the resources of a country, like factories, industry, labour, and soldiers. It started on 1st Sep …

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World War 1, Countries, Causes, Map, Timeline, Consequences

January 16, 2023

World War 1 World War 1, also known as the Great War, was a Global war it originated in Europe that lasted from 28th July to 11th November 1918. It was also described as the “War to end all Wars”, which led to the mobilization of more than 70 million military personnel; including 60 million …

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Education System in British India, History, Development and Impact

January 16, 2023

Education System in British India Read all about Education system in British India. Modern education and the idea of practical learning were introduced to India by the British school system. In order to better comprehend the nation, the British initially set up educational institutions where people could learn about local customs, traditions, and laws. Under …

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UPSC Prelims News 16 January 2023

January 16, 2023

UPSC Prelims News of 16 January 2023 Local Bubble About The Local Bubble is a 1,000-light-year-wide cavity or a superbubble in an interstellar medium. Local bubble also exists in the Milky Way. The Local Bubble is not spherical, but seems to be narrower in the galactic plane, becoming elliptical, and may widen above and below the …

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Rare Earth Metals

January 16, 2023

More on Rare Earth Metals The discovery is the largest known deposit in Europe. Currently, no rare earths are mined in Europe and it mostly imports them from other regions. According to a report, 98 per cent of rare earths used by the European Union were sent by China. Significance of Discovery: It will reduce …

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State of Dams in India

January 16, 2023

Gandhi Sagar Dam Gandhi Sagar is a masonry dam that was constructed in 1960 to provide drinking water to several areas of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, and generate 115 megawatts of electricity. It is one of the four major dams built on Chambal River. It is also one of the five water reservoirs of national importance. Issues with …

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Judicial System in British India, History, Reforms and Evolution

January 16, 2023

Judicial System in British India A common law system based on documented court precedents was first established by the East India Company in Madras, Bombay, and Calcutta in the year 1726. The Mughal legal system was replaced when the Company transitioned from a commercial company to a governing force, adding new components. This post will …

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