Rise of Indian National Movement

Why did national movement arise? Indian nationalism rose to meet the challenges of foreign domination The British rule and its direct and indirect consequences provided the material and the moral and intellectual conditions for the development of a national movement in India. Clash of interest between the interests of the Indian people with British interests … Read more

Modern Indian history (from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present)- significant events, personalities and issues

India in the Eighteenth  CenturyBahadur Shah 1 (1707-12) Muzam succeeded Aurungzeb after latter’s death in 1707 He acquired the title of Bahadur Shah. Though he was quite old (65) and his rule quite short there are many significant achievements he made He reversed the narrow minded and antagonistic policies of Aurungzeb Made agreements with Rajput … Read more

24 September- current affairs- the hindu and Indian express

Skill India Mission National Sample Survey report 2011 -12  on education and vocational training stated that person in the age group of 15 years to 59 years have  2.2 % formal vocational training and 8.6 %  informal vocational training (which merely comprised the passing down of hereditary skills or on the job training) Rural males- … Read more

Rajasthan : Major Forts for RAS(RTS) Exam of RPSC

Serial No Name of Fort Constructed by Location Related Dynasty 1 Mehrangarh Rao Jodha Jodhpur Rathore 2 Taragarh Ajay Pal Ajmer Chauhan 3 Gagron Dord Parmar Jhalawar Parmar 4 Bhatner Bhupat Bhati Hanumangarh Rathore 5 Nahargarh Sawai Jaisingh Jaipur Kachwah 6 Lohagarh Surajmal Bharatpur Jat 7 Ranthambore Ranthamban Dev Sawai Madhepur Chauhan 8 Junagarh Raja … Read more

Rajasthan : Lakes of rajasthan

SALT WATER LAKES Sambhar Lake Located in jaipur, nagore and ajmer this is the largest saline water lake in entire India and a major source of salt production in India(8%). The lake stretches in length for 22.5 km and its width varies from 3 to 11 km. The lake is fed by several freshwater streams. … Read more

TRIBAL UPRISINGS

The colonial administrators ended their relative isolation and brought them fully within the ambit of colonialism. Introduced new system of land revenue and taxation of tribal products Influx of Christian missionaries into the tribal areas They could no longer practice shifting agriculture Oppression and extortion by police officials The complete disruption of the old agrarian … Read more

Daily current affair 11 October 2015

Qutub Minar  UNESCO World Heritage site  is 72.5 metre hiegh  constructed with red and buff sandstone  it was constructed by qutubuddin Aibak in 1199 for the use of muazzin (crier to give call for prayers)and his Sun En-law samsuddin added 3 more storeys    Begging bowl Presently in Afghanistan is believed to have been used … Read more

Organic Agriculture. 4 marks 2008

Organic farming system in India is not new and is being followed from ancient time. It is a method of farming system which primarily aimed at cultivating the land and raising crops in such a way, as to keep the soil alive and in good health by use of organic wastes (crop, animal and farm … Read more

RAS Pre Exam solved Paper 2010

1 Fourth buddhist council held in Kashmir under emperor: A. Ashoka B. Kala Ashok C. Kanishka D. Ajatshatru Ans: C Tips by www.rasfreenotes.in: Fourth Buddhist Council was held in the Sarvastivada tradition, said to have been convened by the Kushan emperor Kanishka, in 78 AD at Jalandhar or in Kashmir. 2. Which place is situated … Read more