Month: December 2024
Greek invasion of India or Alexander the Great’s invasion of India. UPSC History
After the death of Mahapadma Nanda, an important event in the history of ancient India happened, i.e. the Greek invasion of India. In the spring of 327 B.C. (in some books, it is 326 B.C.), the Indian subcontinent was invaded by the famous Macedonian king and the conqueror of the ancient world, Alexander the Great. This Macedonian invasion brought many changes. For example, Alexander’s invasion opened communication between India and the Western countries.
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Measures of money supply in India or aggregate monetary resources | UPSC Economics.
We spend money to purchase goods and services, isn’t it? Our spending power is represented by the quality of cash or liquid assets circulating in an economy.Now, think about what will happen if the money supply increases without control. Yes, this will lead to a serious problem- Inflation. An increase in the money supply will […]
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Mediterranean Climate or Western Margin Climate: An Overview | UPSC Geography
A unique climate called the warm temperate western margin climate or Mediterranean climate can be seen on the western portion of continental masses between 30 and 45 degrees north and south of the earth. In simple terms, it has a dry and hot summer and a cool, rainy winter.
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What do you mean by the word Stupa? Stupa architecture explained.
Stupa is a funeral tumuli that evolved from earthen mounds (or smasana) containing remains or ashes of the dead within a reliquary container. Ancient stupas were composed of three parts. Medhi, Anda and Harmika.
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Brief Notes On Important Zoonotic Diseases. Part One.
Zoonotic diseases are infections that can be transmitted from animals to humans. These diseases can significantly impact public health, animal health, and the economy. Here are some brief notes on critical zoonotic diseases.
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