Sal forests in Madhya Pradesh face ‘alarming’ die-off to borer infestation; 100,000 trees may be at risk
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Sal forests in Madhya Pradesh face ‘alarming’ die-off to borer infestation; 100,000 trees may be at risk
Sal forests in Madhya Pradesh are facing a severe borer infestation, with up to 100,000 trees potentially affected. Local assessments reveal a much higher impact than official estimates, threatening ecosystems and raising temperatures. Scientists link surge…
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🔵The North-West Frontier Province (NWFP), now known as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, was created in British India during the colonial period by:
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26%
Lord Curzon
45%
Sir George Cunningham
12%
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
18%
Lord Cornwallis
Arrange the following events in chronological order:
A) Formation of Muslim League B) Separate electorates for Sikhs C) Shifting of capital from Calcutta to Delhi D) Formation of Home Rule League
A) Formation of Muslim League B) Separate electorates for Sikhs C) Shifting of capital from Calcutta to Delhi D) Formation of Home Rule League
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7%
B, C, A, D
56%
A, C, B, D
18%
A, B, D, C
19%
C, D, A, B
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Which commission was appointed as a result of the Government of India Act 1919 to assess its working and recommend future constitutional reforms?
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14%
Hunter Commission
40%
Montagu-Chelmsford Commission
6%
Lothian Commission
40%
Simon Commission
What was the principle behind Dyarchy?
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17%
Decentralization of power to local governments
5%
Complete independence for India
7%
Direct elections for all administrative positions
72%
Division of subjects between reserved and transferred categories
Identify the feature that does not belong to the Government of India Act 1919:
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14%
Introduction of the principle of dyarchy in provincial administration.
26%
The establishment of separate electorates for Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Anglo-Indians, and women.
12%
Introduction of Bicameralism
48%
Introduction of Diarchy at the Centre, while Abolition in Provinces.
🟢Who were the moderates and extremists within the Indian National Congress during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
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3%
Moderates: Jawaharlal Nehru; Extremists: Sardar Patel
76%
Moderates: Gopal Krishna Gokhale; Extremists: Bal Gangadhar Tilak
13%
Moderates: Mahatma Gandhi; Extremists: Subhas Chandra Bose
8%
Moderates: Annie Besant; Extremists: Lala Lajpat Rai
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Who was the first woman to become the President of the Indian National Congress?
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18%
Sarojini Naidu
72%
Annie Besant
9%
Sucheta Kripalani
1%
Indira Gandhi
Who among the following Indian National Congress leaders was known as the 'Frontier Gandhi' for his efforts in promoting non-violence in the North-West Frontier Province (now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan)?
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3%
Jawaharlal Nehru
5%
Sardar Patel
88%
Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
4%
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
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The Shimla Conference is primarily associated with which Viceroy of India?
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13%
Lord Curzon
29%
Lord Mountbatten
46%
Lord Wavell
11%
Lord Linlithgow
Who among the following Indian National Congress leaders is known for their role in the famous 'Bardoli Satyagraha' against the British salt tax in 1928?
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8%
Rajendra Prasad
24%
C. Rajagopalachari
66%
Sardar Patel
2%
Subhash Chandra Bose
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Goa nightclub blaze: Why most deaths in a fire are because of suffocation, not burns 🔗
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Goa nightclub blaze: Why most deaths in a fire are because of suffocation, not burns
Goa nightclub fire, Birch by Romeo Lane fire tragedy: As a fire rages, it consumes all available oxygen in the area. Here's why fumes from a fire are so deadly, and some steps to stay safe.
Harming Environment During Festivals, Religious Practices Not Protected By Right To Freedom Of Religion: Justice Oka
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Harming Environment During Festivals, Religious Practices Not Protected By Right To Freedom Of Religion: Justice Oka
"Can we say our rivers will remain holy with all the pollution we have caused?" Justice Oka asked.
Upsc Essentials: Amid electoral reforms debate in Parliament, a look at India’s election process 🔗
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As Parliament debates electoral reforms, a look at India’s election process
The debate on electoral reforms, which will be held in the Lok Sabha on December 9 and 10, draws attention to some important questions: How do the Constitution of India and statutory institutions delegate electoral functions and responsibilities among various…
Upsc Essentials: Beyond Trending: What is Multilateralism? 🔗
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Beyond Trending: What is Multilateralism?
The growing integration of the world saw countries increasingly rely on multilateral institutions to address shared problems like trade, climate change, conflicts, and migration. But what is multilateralism? Why does it appear to stand at a crossroads today?
Upsc Essentials: UPSC Expert Talk: Classroom, Online, Self-Study, Mentorship, or AI — Which works best for aspirants, and how? 🔗
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UPSC Expert Talk: Classroom, Online, Self-Study, Mentorship, or AI — Which works best for aspirants, and how?
Too many resources, too much advice, too little time. UPSC prep isn’t what it used to be. UPSC classrooms and toppers’ tips now share space with YouTube influencers, AI tools, and hybrid mentorship programs. The way aspirants prepare has changed radically…