The First World War, often referred to as the Great War, was a worldwide conflict that spanned from 1914 to… Continue reading How far is it correct to say that the First World War was fought essentially for the preservation of balance of power?(GS1 2024 Question)

“The Cholas (9th–13th century CE), under great rulers like Rajaraja Chola I and Rajendra Chola I, were not just conquerors;… Continue reading “Though the great Cholas are no more yet their name is still remembered with great pride because of their highest achievements in the domain of art and architecture.” Comment.

Socio-economic issues are complex, multifaceted challenges that require leveraging the complementary strengths and combined efforts of various stakeholders.  “Alone we… Continue reading What type of cooperation between the government, NGOs, and private sectors would be most effective in tackling socio-economic issues of development?(GS1 2024 Question)

Inter-caste marriages occur between individuals from different castes of same religion, while interreligious marriages involve individuals from different religions. According… Continue reading Intercaste marriages between castes which have socio-economic parity have increased, to some extent, but this is less true of interreligious marriages. Discuss(GS1 2024 Question)

“I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved.”  – Dr. B.R. Ambedkar… Continue reading Distinguish between gender equality, gender equity, and women’s empowerment. Why is it important to take gender concerns into account in program design and implementation?(GS1 2024 Question)

The term “demographic winter” refers to a situation where birth rates fall significantly below the replacement level, leading to an… Continue reading What is the concept of a ‘demographic Winter’? Is the world moving towards such a situation? Elaborate.(GS1 2024 Question)

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), 100 mm of rain in one hour is called a cloudburst. Usually, cloudbursts… Continue reading What is the phenomenon of ‘cloudbursts’? Explain(GS1 2024 Question)

Urban migration refers to the movement of people from rural areas to cities, primarily in search of better employment opportunities… Continue reading Why do large cities tend to attract more migrants than smaller towns? Discuss in the light of conditions in developing countries(GS1 2024 Question)

Sea surface temperature (SST) rise refers to the increase in the temperature of the uppermost layer of the ocean, primarily… Continue reading What is sea surface temperature rise? How does it affect the formation of tropical cyclones?(GS1 2024 Question)