MTM 14 – Lending a helping hand is better than giving out a dole
QUES . “While we do our good works let us not forget that the real solution lies in a world in which charity will have become unnecessary.”…
Cotton – Food, Feed and Fibre
Usually referred as ‘white gold’ and one of the important commercial crops, cotton plays a pivotalrole in economic, political and social affairs of the world. It is…
Current Through MCQs – CTM – 22
Q 1 . With reference to dolmen, consider the following statements: 1 . A dolmen or portal tomb is a type of single-chamber megalithic tomb. 2 ….
Krishna Deva Raya – the greatest of Vijayanagar rulers
The greatest of the Vijayanagar rulers, Krishna Deva Raya (1509 – 1530) belonged to the Tuluva dynasty. He possessed great military ability. His imposing personality was accompanied…
Vijayanagar Empire – Political History
The Vijayanagara Empire was a medieval Indian empire that covered much of the region of South India, controlling the lands of the modern states of Karnataka, Andhra…
Jaina philosophy – Jaina darshan
The Jains do not believe in the Vedas, but they admit the existence of a soul. They also agree with the orthodox tradition that suffering (pain) can…
Current Through MCQs – CTM – 21
Q 1 . With reference to Timor-Leste, consider the following statements: 1 . Timor-Leste is a Southeast Asian nation occupying eastern half of the island of Timor. 2…
MTM 13 Political thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi
QUES . Discuss about the major political thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi. RELEVANCE : UPSC GS MAINS PAPER I ; TOPIC : The Freedom Struggle – its various…
PTM SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY TEST – 3
Q 1 . Consider the following statements: 1 . Infrared imaging can identify temperature differences in space objects. 2 . The infrared wavelengths have longer wavelengths than…
Current Through MCQs – CTM – 20
Q 1 . With reference to the recent Morocco earthquake, consider the following statements: 1 . The quakes which occur at shallow depths are less destructive than deeper…