Quick Fact Sheet : Buddhism

1. Gautam Siddhartha was the name of Buddha and he was the founder of Buddhism also known as Gautam Buddha. .2. Gautam Buddha was born in 563 BC in Lumbini (now in Nepal) in Sakya Kshatriya clan of Kapilvastu. He ..

Quick Fact Sheet : Vedic Civilization in India

  1. Vedic Literature is known to be written between 1000 to 600 BC. Veda means to know or to get knowledge. 2. Arya means Foreigner (ary in Russian language is outsider or unknown). Aryas were originally from south Russia ..

Indian Economy (Fact Sheets for Civil Services & Banking Exams.)

1. Important Concepts in Micro & Macroeconomics 2. Notable Economists – India and World 3. Economies: Types, Sectors, Branches 4. Indian Economy: History & Salient Features 5. Economic Planning, Planning Commission, NITI Aayog 6. Agriculture, Irrigation, Seeds, Fertilizers and other ..

Indian History (Fact Sheets for Civil Services Exams)

1. Prehistoric India 2. Indus Valley Civilization 3. Rig Vedic Society, Economy, Polity & Religion 4. Rig-Vedic Literature 5. Later Vedic Society, Economy, Polity & Religion 6. Later Vedic Literature 7. Rise of Jainism 8. Rise of Buddhism 9. Ajivikas ..

390 Most Important Acronyms for General Knowledge and All Competitive Exams

AAPL Apple Inc. AARP American Association of Retired Persons AT&T American Telephone & Telegraph ATM Automated Teller Machine ASEAN Association of Southeast Asian Nations AC Alternating Current ANSI American National Standards Institute AVI Audio Video Interleave API Application Programming Interface ..

First In India (Male) : General Knowledge Facts about First in India

Here is the list of First in India (Male) personalities. Who was the first President of Indian Republic? Answer: Dr. Rajendra Prasad Who was the first Prime Minister of free India? Answer: Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru Who was the first ..

What are the most interesting facts about Indus Valley Civilization?

The period of Indus valley civilization was 2500 B.C. to 1500 B.C. however recent carbon dating has confirmed 2400-1700 B.C. (mature period 2600–1900 BC as per wikipedia) Extended from Baluchistan to Gujarat with an upward reach to Punjab. The major ..

Dharma and Rta in Indian Philosophy

Dharma and rta are important concepts in Indian philosophy that have been central to the development of Hinduism and other Indian religions. These concepts have evolved over time and have been interpreted in different ways by different philosophers and traditions. ..

Brundtland Commission

The Brundtland Commission, formally known as the World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED), was established by the United Nations (UN) in 1983. The commission was named after Gro Harlem Brundtland, the former Prime Minister of Norway, who was appointed ..