Cryptocurrency : Decoding the New Form Of Digital Wealth. UPSC
Cryptocurrency is a new form of digital money without any official relation to any sovereign country or currency area’s legal tender. It is a peer-to-peer version of electronic cash. Bitcoin, created by Satoshi Nakamoto, is considered the first cryptocurrency. However, there was a pioneer in the field of cryptocurrency, the eCash system by DigiCash Inc. However, based on the general conditions of crypto money, Bitcoin is considered the first one.
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Republics in ancient india ganas and sanghas upsc history
Ganas or sanghas are oligarchies or autonomous clans that existed in ancient India. In this system, a large number of people participate in the governance of the state. The ancient system of ganas was not a true democracy but followed a different form of administration compared to monarchial states.
The power to rule was in the hands of heads of leading Kshatriya families. The chief was known as Ganapathi, Saghamukya, or Ganaraja.
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Ganga River System Explained
The Ganga river system is the largest river system in India, and it influences the people directly and indirectly. The Ganga River is related to the Indian civilization and culture. The Gaumukh at Gangotri Glacier in the Uttarakasi district of Uttarakhand is considered the first source of Ganga.
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The Rise and Fall of Dutch Empire In India. Explained
Dutch were the first protestant nation in Europe to reach India via sea. Later, they challenged the trade monopoly of the Portuguese, established their empire and explored all possibilities of trade with India.
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MSP or MINIMUM SUPPORT PRICE IN AGRICULTURE. UPSC Economics
A minimum support price or MSP is a risk mitigation or market intervention strategy that ensures a minimum price for 23 crops against any sharp change in farm prices. The central government will announce the MSP or minimum support price before the sowing season based on the CACP or the “commission for agricultural costs and prices”. After the harvest, the farm produce would be directly brought by the notified government agencies like FCI, NAFED, etc.
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Lightning strikes causes effects and the types of lightning. UPSC
Lightning is simply a transient, high-current discharge of electricity in the air. Usually, the lightning channel is composed of ionised gas, and its peak temperature is typically 30000 degrees Celsius. Interestingly, it is about five times higher than the temperature of the surface of the sun. The extreme heating causes the air to expand explosively, which results in a shock wave that becomes a booming sound wave called Thunder.
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SpaDeX mission or Space Docking Experiment – Explained. UPSC.
SpaDeX mission is the technology demonstration experiment conducted by ISRO on December 30, 2024, to master space docking technology. A PSLV rocket launched two satellites to test the efficiency of the newly developed Bharatiya Docking System. With this SpaDeX mission or Space Docking Experiment, India will become the fourth country after the USA, Russia, and China to master space docking technology, and it will help in future space missions like Chandryan-4.
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The history of the Bahmani Sultanate or Bahmani Kingdom. Explained. UPSC History
During the rule of Muhammad bin Tughlak, the amirs of the Deccan revolted, declared their independence and formed a new Deccan kingdom called Bahmani Sultanate or Bahmini kingdom.
As per the order of Sultan Muhammad bin Tughlaq, the governor of Daulatabad was forced to send “amir of the hundred” or “Amir-i-sadahs” or “centurions.” under escort to Broach. On their way, they received news of the sultan’s merciless killing of the amirs of Malwa province.
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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