RPSC General Studies Quiz

Peasant Uprisings-For RAS RTS Mains Exam and Ras Rts Prelims Examination

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Many dispossessed peasants took to robbery and dacoity. Indigo Revolt of 1859-60 By the end of 1860 indigo cultivation was virtually wiped out from the districts of Bengal A major reason for the success of the Indigo revolt was the tremendous initiative, cooperation, organization and discipline of the ryots. Another was the complete unity among … Read more Peasant Uprisings-For RAS RTS Mains Exam and Ras Rts Prelims Examination

Global Warming

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An increase in the average temperature of Earth’s near surface air and oceans since the mid-20th century 4th assessment report of IPCC: global temperature increased 74+0.18 degree C during the 20th century. Caused by greenhouse gases Water vapour, Co2, Methane, Nitrous Oxide, Ozone, CFCs (in order of abundance) Since the industrial revolution, the burning of … Read more Global Warming

Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues. for Ras Rts Mains Examination and Ras Rts Prelims Exam

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Famous Personalities India in the Eighteenth Century Administrative Organization of the British Spread of Modern Education Socio Religious Reforms Revolt of 1857 Civil Rebellions and Tribal Uprisings Peasant Uprisings Rise of National Movement and Indian National Congress Moderator Phase in National Movement Freedom of Press Swadesi Movement The Split in the Congress Morley-Minto Reforms, 1909 Growth … Read more Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues. for Ras Rts Mains Examination and Ras Rts Prelims Exam

The Working Class Movements- For RAS RTS Mains Exam and Ras Rts Prelims Examination

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There were some working class movements in second half of 19th century. However, they were impulsive and not very well organized. The early nationalists had a lukewarm attitude towards the question of workers. This war because initially Congress wanted to focus on issues which were of common concern to all the people of India. There … Read more The Working Class Movements- For RAS RTS Mains Exam and Ras Rts Prelims Examination

Civil Disobedience Movement and Gandhi-Irwin Pact, 1931- For RAS RTS Mains Exam and Ras Rts Prelims Examination

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Started by Gandhi on 12th March 1930 with the Dandi March. Reached Dandi on April 6. Defiance of forest laws in Maharashtra, Central Province and Karnataka. Refusal to pay chaukidari tax in Eastern India. Wide participation of women Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan organized Khudai Khidmatgars (aka Red Shirts) Nagaland: Rani Gaidilieu First RTC, 1930 Congress … Read more Civil Disobedience Movement and Gandhi-Irwin Pact, 1931- For RAS RTS Mains Exam and Ras Rts Prelims Examination

Civil Rebellions and Tribal Uprisings-For RAS RTS Mains Exam and Ras Rts Prelims Examination

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The backbone of the rebellions, their mass base and striking power came from the rack-rented peasants, ruined artisans and demobilized soldiers CAUSES The major cause of the civil rebellions was the rapid changes the British introduced in the economy, administration and land revenue system. The revenues were enhanced by increasing taxes. Thousands of zamindars and … Read more Civil Rebellions and Tribal Uprisings-For RAS RTS Mains Exam and Ras Rts Prelims Examination

Basic Structure-For RAS RTS Mains and Ras RTS Prelims Examination

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Basic Structure The basic structure doctrine is an Indian judicial principle that the Constitution of India has certain basic features that cannot be altered or destroyed through amendments by the parliament. Key among these “basic features”, are the fundamental rights granted to individuals by the constitution. The doctrine thus forms the basis of a limited … Read more Basic Structure-For RAS RTS Mains and Ras RTS Prelims Examination

Daily current affair 23-24 October 2015 the hindu and indian express

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Assisted reproductive Technologies bill It will regulate the surrogacy in the country. surrogacy is an arrangement or agreement in which a pregnancy is carried for intended parents by a married woman aged 21 to 35 years, she can bear 5 children in all including her own. In case of violation 3year imprisonment or fine will … Read more Daily current affair 23-24 October 2015 the hindu and indian express

World War I and Gadar movement

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World War I and Indian Nationalism Increasing number of Indians from Punjab were emigrating to North America. The British government thought that these emigrants would be affected by the idea of liberty. Hence, they tried to restrict emigration. Tarak Nath Das, an Indian student in Canada, started a paper called Free Hindustan. The Hindi Association … Read more World War I and Gadar movement

The years of Stagnation- For RAS RTS Mains Exam and Ras Rts Prelims Examination

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Gandhiji was arrested in 1922 and sentenced to 6 years of imprisonment. The result was the spread of disintegration, disorganization and demoralization in the nationalist ranks. After a defeat of their resolution of ‘either mending or ending’ in the Congress, CR Das and Motilal Nehru resigned and formed the Congress-Khilafat Swaraj Party in December 1922. … Read more The years of Stagnation- For RAS RTS Mains Exam and Ras Rts Prelims Examination