Category: Civil Services
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Best Websites/Blogs of UPSC Toppers: IAS and IPS Officers & Books
The UPSC, which is considered one of the toughest examinations in the world, is indeed not a cakewalk. But some persistence, dedication, and discipline can help one crack the exam. Almost every single UPSC aspirant goes through the success stories of toppers, their reading lists, their preparations as well as their experiences. Here is to…
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Five Year Plans of India (Summary): Objectives, Achievements, Failures
Five Year Plans in India: Preparing for our future through planning is a crucial landmark whether at a personal level or national level. The social life of a person always depends on various planning schemes. Social and economic planning gives a way to policymakers to improve prevailing conditions in a society. This process is incomplete…
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How to Prepare Current Affairs for Sociology Optional
Current Affairs for Sociology Optional: Gone are the days when we work hard to cram bookish knowledge. The study of practical events through given theoretical pieces of evidence is called a perfect study. These days many people are taking Sociology as their optional in UPSC mains. But they lack in many areas with their strategies…
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Tribal Communities in India: Sociology Optional Mains Notes
Indigenous and tribal peoples are often known by national terms such as native peoples, aboriginal peoples, first nations, adivasi, janajati, hunter-gatherers, or hill tribes. Given the diversity of peoples, it aims at protecting, the Convention uses the inclusive terminology of “indigenous and tribal peoples” and ascribes the same set of rights to both groups. In…
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MN Roy ( father of indian communism): All you need to know
MN ROY: The efforts of many Indian revolutionaries are being discussed when it comes to nation-building. We have a great history of leaders who were political militants and philosophers at the same time. Manabendra Nath Roy was the most successful Indian philosopher of the 20th century and a great speaker. He left India in 1915…
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Caste among Other Religions: Muslims and Christians
Caste is a social stratification wherein people are grouped based on wealth, occupation or social status. It is characterized by endogamy (marriage within the same class), the inheritance of occupation and social status. The word ‘caste’ is derived from the Portuguese word ‘CASTA’ which translates to lineage. A caste is generally referred to as Jati…
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Who is Greta Thunberg and why is she important
We, people living on this earth really have a concern towards our environment and surrounding? Are we really worried about the changes in nature? Do we take any serious steps to rectify the problems regarding the natural crisis that happened by human beings? Yes, we are in a position to clear the dilemma in the…