Defection In a political scenario, defection is a situation when a member of a political party leaves his/her party and joins hands with other parties. Traditionally, this phenomenon is known as ‘floor crossing’, which had its origin in the British House of Commons, where a legislator changed his/her allegiance when s/he crossed the floor and…
Introduction: India and Bangladesh share bonds of rich historical ties, including language, trade relations and culture. The bilateral ties reflect an all-encompassing partnership based on equality, sovereignty, trust, and understanding that goes far beyond a strategic partnership. Both countries view each other as important partners in realizing respective national development visions of “Viksit Bharat 2047”…
Continents cover 29% of the surface of the earth and the remainder is under oceanic waters.The position of Continents and Oceans bodies has not been constant but it has been changing in the past. This chapter deals with the various theories related to the movement of the ocean and Continents. For a long time, many…
The processes which occur on the surface of the earth under the influence of exogenic forces are termed exogenic processes or exogenic geomorphic processes. They derive energy from the atmosphere determined by ultimate energy from the sun, potential energy arising from the gravitational attraction of the Earth and gradients created by tectonic factors. They are…
Pedologists define soil as a collection of natural bodies on the earth’s surface containing living matter supporting or capable of supporting plants. Soil is a dynamic medium in which many chemical, physical and biological activities go on constantly. Soil is a result of decay, it is also the medium for growth. It is a changing…
Economics is the social science that focuses on the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services. What is an Economic activity? All activities involving money are called economic activities. It is any activity that contributes to that economy. Economic activity occurs when resources such as capital, labour, manufacturing techniques or intermediary products are combined…
Madhvacharya was a revered Hindu philosopher and theologian, made a lasting impact on Indian philosophy. He is best known for introducing the Dvaita (dualistic) school of Vedanta, which proposed a fundamental distinction between the individual soul (Atman) and the ultimate reality (Brahman). Who was Madhvacharya? Early Life of Madhvacharya Madhvacharya also known a Purna -Prajna…
Civil Disobedience Movements Civil Disobedience Movement, one of the most pivotal episodes in India’s struggle for independence from British rule, was launched under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi in 1930. This non-violent movement aimed at defying British laws through Civil disobedience, marked a significant escalation from the earlier Non-Cooperation Movement, emphasizing not just refusal to…
Magadha Empire The Magadha Empire was a significant ancient Indian kingdom, renowned for its contribution to India history and culture. Magadha Empire was Located in Current Day Bihar. Magadha Empire was founded by King Brihadratha, this foundational period, dating back to the 6th century BCE. With time it became a political and cultural hub under…
Megaliths Megaliths are large stone structures built a long time ago, during the Stone and Bronze Ages. These big stones were set up by people in different ways, like in circles or standing alone, and can be found all over the world, including places like Europe, Asia, and Africa. People in the past used them…