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

apurvi chandela:- Indian shooter(from jaipur rajasthan) who competes in the 10 metre air rifle event. won silver medal in ISSF Rifle and Pistol worldcup in Munich. Qualified for Rio Olympics 2016 won silver in international shooting chapionship in germany in 2015 won gold in 58th national shooting championship Rajat Chauhan  earned India its first-ever individual medal(silver … Read more

Rajiv Mehrishi ( senior IAS officer ,Rajasthan cadre)         On 31 august 2015 was appointed as Union Home Secretary .         Senior IAS officer Rajiv Mehrishi replaced L.C. Goyal (an IAS officer of 1979 batch of Kerala)  .         Mehrishi will occupy the post for two years with … Read more

Rajasthan : An introduction

According to 2011 Census final Report population of Rajasthan is 6,85,48,437 (ie 6.85 Crore) and is 8th in the country based on population. North to south- 23.03 N TO 30.12N West to east- 69.30 E To 78.17 E Tropic of cancer passes through Southern part through the Banswarda and dungpur districts   State boundry is … Read more

RAS(RTS) Exam Mains Notes for paper 1 General Studies

  History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Rajasthan. Click here for old questions  Major Landmarks in the History of Rajasthan, Major Dynasties, their Administrative and Revenue System. Socio-cultural Issues.  Freedom Movement , Political Awakening and Integration Salient features of Architecture – Forts and Monuments Arts, Paintings and Handicrafts. Important Works of Rajasthani literature. … Read more

Daily current affair 3 October 2015

Mapping of Ancient India scientific achievement Indian Council of historical research will map the countries scientific achievement starting from Vedic Era up to the 18th century . Indian Council of historical research will draft historians to study in ancient literature such as :- Vedas Puranas Dharmshastra artha shastra  Vedanga Jyotisha  Rasasastra Vastu Shastra  to trace … Read more

RAS(RTS) Exam Prelims Notes for Economic Concepts and Indian Economy

Economic Concepts and Indian Economy For Notes Click Here Basic Concepts of Economics – Basic Knowledge of Budgeting, Banking, Public Finance, National Income, Growth and Development – Accounting- Concept, Tools and Uses in Administration – Stock Exchange and Share Market – Fiscal and Monetary Policies – Subsidies, Public Distribution System – e-Commerce – Inflation- Concept, … Read more