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The 12 Maratha Forts

The 12 Maratha Forts UNESCO World Heritage Nomination (2024-25) Current Affairs Alert: India has nominated the "Maratha Military Landscapes" for the UNESCO World Heritage list. This network of 12 forts showcases the strategic genius of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the Maratha Empire (17th-19th Century). These forts are not…

Solar System Superlatives

Solar System Superlatives Exam Trick: When asked "Which is the Hottest Planet?", 80% of students tick Mercury because it is closest to the Sun. The correct answer is Venus . Let's find out why. 1. The Planetary Lineup Here are the record-holders of our neighborhood. ⚪ Mercury Smallest &a…

The 8 Classical Dances of India

The 8 Classical Dances of India The Sangeet Natak Akademi recognizes only 8 classical dances. (Note: The Ministry of Culture includes "Chhau" as the 9th, but for most exams, the answer is 8). The most common confusion is between Kathak (North) and Kathakali (South). 1. North India KATHAK ?…

Kitchen Chemistry: Formulas & Names

Kitchen Chemistry: Formulas & Names The CGL Trap: The examiner asks for the formula of "Blue Vitriol". You know it's Copper Sulfate, but is it $5H_2O$ or $10H_2O$? Chemistry in competitive exams is less about reactions and more about Common Names vs. Chemical Names . 1. The "Soda" Confusion The biggest …

The 12 Five-Year Plans

The 12 Five-Year Plans Context: The Planning Commission was set up in March 1950 under the chairmanship of Jawaharlal Nehru. From 1951 to 2017, India followed the Soviet model of Five-Year Plans (FYP). Although replaced by NITI Aayog in 2015, the specific models and objectives of these plans are still "Hot Topics" for CGL and UPSC. …

UPI's Impact on Indian Economy

The UPI Phenomenon: Impact on Indian Economy Research Brief The UPI Revolution How a simple interface transformed the Indian Economy into a global digital powerhouse…