Minerals are naturally occurring substances that have specific physical and chemical properties, and are the basis for the development of the economy of any country. India is endowed with a variety of minerals that form the backbone of its industries. More than 90% of the minerals are concentrated around the Chhotanagpur plateau. Over 75% of … Read more
India is a primarily agricultural country, and the success of agriculture entirely depends on the fertility of the soil. Indian soils have been used for agriculture for thousands of years (dating back to the Indus Valley Civilisation) and have lost a significant portion of their fertility. In such a scenario, there is an urgent need … Read more
Wildlife Conservation Projects in India primarily focus on protecting and conserving threatened and endangered species in their natural habitat through targeted strategies and initiatives. These projects play a key role in maintaining biodiversity, restoring ecosystems, and ensuring the survival of India’s unique biodiversity. Nowadays, wildlife conservation has become necessary due to the negative impact of … Read more
India is a vast, biodiverse country ranging from Jammu to Kanyakumari and Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh. Due to the vast expansion, India has a rich heritage of flora and fauna. India has different landscapes that influence the nature of the vegetation and the animals that live in that area. From desert to sea, forest to … Read more
Biological diversity is the term that denotes the variety of lives that exist on the earth. It is the variety of all species, including plants, animals, and micro-organisms, and the ecosystem within which they exist and interact. However, with the advent of human beings, the universe has seen a significant decline in biodiversity and has … Read more
The changing nature of social and economic lives in the 6th century BCE was closely linked with the changes in religious and philosophical ideas. With the emergence of the Mahajanapadas, the conflict between orthodox religious ideas and newly formed groups intensified. Numerous religious sects evolved around the Gangetic plain in the 6th century BCE and … Read more
Mahajanapads represent the state system in ancient India that emerged in the 6th century BCE. The rise of the Mahajanapads happened due to certain economic changes and the consequent socio-political developments witnessed during that period. These kingdoms and republics had evolved and flourished in a belt stretching from Gandhara in the North-West to Anga in … Read more
The later Vedic period generally refers to the post-Rig Vedic period, especially from 1000 BC to 600 BC. Parts of the Rig Veda (such as the 10th Mandala), Sam Veda, Yajur Veda, and Atharva Veda belong to this period. During the later Vedic period, significant changes are noticed compared to the early Vedic age. Changes … Read more
We come to know that the history of the Vedic age is largely known through the religious texts, especially the Vedas, which gave the period its name, “The Vedic Age”. The Vedas not only emphasise religion but also focus on the lives of people during that age. We come to know about the political, social, … Read more
During the 20th century, the archaeological experts brought to light an ancient urbanised civilisation that flourished in the Indian subcontinent. To date, more than 1,400 settlements of the Indus Valley Civilisation have been discovered. The north-south spread of this civilisation was around 1400 km, whereas the east-west spread was more than 1600 km. However, despite … Read more
