Trans Pacific Partnership

In 2005, three countries viz. Chile, New Zealand and Singapore came together and created a free trade agreement called Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership or TPSEP. Later Brunei joined them and it was now also known as P4. From 2010 onwards, ..

National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)

National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is a methodology adopted by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) in order to rank all institutions of higher education in India. The Framework was approved by the MHRD and launched by Minister of Human Resource Development on 29 ..

UPSC Daily Prelims General Studies Quiz – 2

GKToday’s Daily IAS General Studies Quiz Test with 10 questions on jamdani art, Architecture at Fatehpur Sikri, Yogacara school, Common elements in Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism, Hastha Lakshanadeepika and Abhinaya Darpana, Non-alignment Movement, Fairs & Festivals, CIS Countries and CSO Publications.

UPSC Daily Prelims General Studies Quiz – 1

General Studies Quiz for Civil Services Examinations with questions on Modern Indian History topics such as Third Battle of Panipat, Relative position of French and the Britishers on the eve of Carnatic wars, War of Austrian succession, Clive’s dual administration, Administrative /Judicial reforms of Warren Hastings.

Role of John Locke in French Revolution

John Locke (1632–1704) was an English philosopher and physician regarded as one of the most influential of Enlightenment thinkers. He was born shortly before the English Civil War. He science and medicine at Oxford University and became a professor there. ..

Role of Jean-Jacques Rousseau in French Revolution

Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712– 1778) was born in Geneva, Switzerland, where all adult male citizens could vote for a representative government. This adult franchise was a major influence on his works. Rousseau travelled in France and Italy, educating himself. In one ..

Role of Voltaire in French Revolution

Voltaire (1694 – 1778) was a French historian and Philosopher who is famous for his attacks on Catholic Church, and his advocacy of freedom of religion, freedom of expression, and separation of church and state. He was known to be ..

Montesquieu and Theory of separation of powers

Montesquieu (1689-1755) was a French social commentator and political thinker who is famous for his theory of separation of powers. His early life was influenced by the Glorious Revolution of England whereby England had declared itself a constitutional monarchy; and ..

Key Events of China’s History in 20th Century

Before we move to 20th century, we look at some older events of China. In 1279, Mongols under Kublai Khan (grandson of Genghis khan) had established the Yuan dynasty in China. Kublai Khan made Beijing as the capital city of ..

Merits and Demerits of Industrial Revolution

“Industrial Revolution was a mixed blessing” – this can be justified on the basis of merits and demerits of Industrial Revolution. These are as follows: Merits Firstly, Industrial revolution led to mechanised production. This, in turn, increased production much more than ..