Introduction to Kurukshetra February 2023: Renewable Resources: India has a massive energy requirement due to its rapidly growing economy and developmental needs. Since Independence India is heavily reliant on coal-based energy, however slowly it is shifting its focus towards sustainable energy. The move towards cleaner hydrogen and nuclear energy, electric mobility, and batteries can provide…
Non Renewable Energy Non-renewable energy is derived from natural sources that cannot be regenerated and readily replaced by natural means quickly to keep up with consumption. The non-renewable energy sources are – coal, natural gas, petroleum oils and others. Nuclear energy is also considered a non-renewable energy source because there is a limited uranium supply…
Indian Railways ‘Indian Railways’ is the country’s most significant public sector undertaking, comprising vast network stations and route length with a fleet of locomotives, passenger vehicles, etc. It operates the world’s fourth-longest rail network. Issues associated with the Railway sector: Over-burdened routes: Overburdened routes Lead to delays and revenue losses. Ex: Howrah-Delhi is running at 150%…
Padma Gupta Padmagupta, a renowned figure of the Indian literature and an illustrious contributor during its golden age for classical Sanskrit poetry. He lived around 10th century CE and is best known as the author of a Sanskrit epic, “Navasahasanka-charita” on the exploits of King Sindhuraja from Paramara dynasty. Life and Background of Padmagupta While…
Motupalli Motupalli is an ancient port in the Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh. It rose to prominence during the medieval kingdom of the Kakatiyas, which ruled the region between the 12th and 14th centuries. Motupalli Port History The Greek geographer Ptolemy (100-170 CE) mentions Mousopalli (for Motupalli port) as a metropolis and an inland city…
Nannaya Nannaya Bhattaraka was a legendary Telugu poet who lived in the Eastern Chalukya kingdom of Vengi during the 11th century. He is widely regarded as the first Telugu poet, who along with Thikkana Somayaji and Yerrapragada, forms the famous Telugu Kavitrayam (“trinity of poets”). Nannaya is best known for his contribution to Telugu literature…
Pakhal Lake and Wildlife Sanctuary – A Hidden Gem in Telangana Pakhal Lake History Pakhal lake is an artificial lake in the Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary in the Warangal district of Telangana. The construction of the Pakhal Lake and wildlife Sanctuary is an engineering marvel. It was constructed on a tributary of river Krishna during the…
Who was Malik Kafur? Malik Kafur, also known as Taj al-Din Izz al-Dawla, was a slave general of the Delhi Sultanate ruler Alauddin Khilji (r. 1296–1316). Before his tenure with Al-ud-din Khilji, Kafur was the slave of a wealthy Gujarati Khwaja in the Khambat region. The Khwaja is presumed to have bought Kafur, who was…
Ramappa Temple The Ramappa Temple is one of the most famous Old temple in Telangana, India. It is popular due to its unique design and history. Ramappa Temple which was built about 800 years ago shows that people in the past were highly skilled. This temple is not merely a religious place but also an…
UPSC Maithili Literature Optional Syllabus ➼ CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD Maithili Literature Optional Syllabus pdf Maithili Literature Optional Syllabus for Paper-I {HISTORY OF MAITHILI LANGUAGE AND ITS LITERATURE} (Answers must be written in Maithili) PART A History of Maithili Language Place of Maithili in Indo-European Language family. Origin and development of Maithili language. (Sanskrit, Prakrit,…