Dattatray Dagale

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…