Significance and Influence of Buddhism
Despite its disappearance as an organized religion, Buddhism left its impact on Indian society and economy. The Buddhists showed a keen awareness of the problems that faced…
Contribution of Jainism towards society, language and art
Contribution of Jainism towards society Jainism made the first serious attempt to mitigate the evils of the varna order and the ritualistic Vedic religion. It treated the…
Arts of the Indus Valley Civilization
The arts of the Indus Valley Civilisation emerged during the second half of the third millennium BCE. The forms of art found from various sites of the…
Architecture of the Indus Valley Civilization
QUES . Discuss the salient features of the Harappan architecture. Answer in 150 words.10 marks. UPSC MAINS 2025. GS PAPER 1 QUES . Write about the chief…
Has the Anti-Defection Law diminished the role of individual MPs?
QUES . The role of individual MPs (Members of Parliament) has diminished over the years and as a result, healthy constructive debates on policy issues are not…
Difference between Rig Vedic Society and Later Vedic Society
QUES . Distinguish between the social conditions of Rig Vedic life and the Later Vedic Period. HINTS: The period that followed Rig Vedic Age is known as…
Difference between economic conditions of Rig Vedic Period and Later Vedic Period
QUES . Describe the economic conditions of Later Vedic Period. How was it different from Rig Vedic life? UPSC IES/ISS EXAM 2021 General Studies. 200 Words. 5…
Lessons from the urban planning and cultural aspects of Indus Valley Civilisation
QUES . What are the lessons that can be derived from the urban planning and cultural aspects of IVC for present-day cities? HINTS: The Indus Valley Civilization…
Decline of the Indus Valley Civilization
QUES . Discuss the reasons for the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization in the beginning of the 2nd Millennium BC. UPSC IES/ISS EXAM 2014 General Studies….
Ineffective implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) based Projects: Factors responsible and suggestive measures
QUES . Implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) based Projects / Programmes usually suffers in terms of certain vital factors. Identify these factors, and suggest measures…