GS Paper 1

Union Territories of India with Capital List and History

Union territories are areas that are directly controlled and administered by the Central Government. They are also known as "centrally administered territories". The Andaman and Nicobar Islands were the first union territory of India after independence.  Check Out details on Union...

Rowlatt Act 1919, Meaning, Provisions, Rowlatt Satyagraha

The Rowlatt Act, enacted by the British government in March 1919, tightened their control over the populace by granting them the authority to arrest individuals without trial. To protest this oppressive law, Gandhi and other leaders organized a Hartal (suspension...

Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, Date, History, Causes, Effects

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, a dark chapter in India's colonial history, remains etched in the collective memory even after 105 years. On April 13, 1919, a large peaceful gathering formed at Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar on Baisakhi to protest against...

Natural Resources, Definition, Types, Examples & Importance

Natural Resources Natural Resources are the resources that are created naturally from materials found in the environment. Air, water, sunlight, soil, rock, plants, animals, and fossil fuels are examples of natural resources. Natural resources are materials that come from the...

Civil Disobedience Movement, Causes, Impacts, Limitations

A pivotal moment in the Indian Nationalist movement was the civil disobedience movement.  The Civil Disobedience Movement began with Mahatma Gandhi's well-known Dandi March. Gandhi set out on foot from the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad on March 12, 1930, with...

Components of Environment, Biotic and Aibotic Components

Components of Environment Everything in our immediate surrounds, including both living and nonliving things like soil, water, creatures, and plants that adapt to their conditions, is referred to as the "environment." It is a gift from nature that helps to...

Solar Eclipse 2024, Meaning, Types, Date and Time

Total Solar Eclipse 2024 The total solar eclipse of 2024 is about to take place on April 8. Over a 185-kilometer area between Mexico, the US, and Canada, viewers can witness totality or the complete darkening of the sky. It...

Heat Waves, Meaning, Criteria, Causes, Impact, Mitigation

Context: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported an expected increase in days experiencing heat waves across India, affecting the southern, central, eastern, and northwestern areas. You can read about the Heat waves, Impact and mitigation mentioned in this article to...

Tributaries of Ganga, Right Bank and Left Bank with Map

Tributaries of Ganga River In terms of its basin and cultural significance, the Ganga is the most significant river in India. In Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district, close to Gaumukh (3,900 m), it emerges from the Gangotri glacier. It is referred to...

Lists of Mountains in India 2024 and Highest Mountain Peaks

India's mountains are essential in shaping the nation's environment. Due to the clean air, religious significance, and exciting adventure sports activities, tourists are drawn to the mysterious Indian Mountains, also known as the abodes of the Gods. All of these...