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List of Archaeological Sites of Indus Valley Civilisation

Apr 17, 2018
Indus Valley Civilisation is one of the four earliest civilisations of the world. As per radio-carbon dating the civilisation can be dated around 2500-1750 BC. It is known for its systematic town planning which was based on grid system. Here is the list of archaeological sites of Indus Valley Civilisation which is very useful for the competitive examinations like UPSC-prelims, SSC, State Services, NDA, CDS, and Railways etc.

List of Commonwealth Countries

Apr 12, 2018
The Commonwealth of Nations (formerly the British Commonwealth), also known as the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth is an intergovernmental organisation of 53 member states, mostly were ruled by the British Empire. Modern commonwealth was established on 28 April 1949.

Top 10 Biggest Aeroplanes in the World

Apr 11, 2018
The dream of flying not only rides in the sky but to the other planets and satellite as well. Now, we are planning to reach to the surface of the Sun. In this article, we are giving the name top 10 Biggest Aeroplanes in the World for general awareness.

List of items under the Twelfth Schedule of the Indian constitution

Apr 4, 2018
Twelfth Schedule of the Indian constitution contains the powers, authority and responsibilities of Municipalities. This schedule has 18 items. Twelfth Schedule was added by the 74th Amendment Act of 1992.In this article we are publishing the items within the purview of the Municipalities.

What is the Child Sex Ratio in Indian states as per Census-2011?

Apr 2, 2018
The Child Sex Ratio is defined as the number of females per 1000 males in the age group 0–6 years. In the census 2001 the child sex ratio of India was 927 which declined to 919 in the census 2011. As per the census 2011, Arunachal Pradesh has the highest child sex ratio among the Indian states i.e. 972 while Haryana has the lowest child sex ratio i.e.834 per thousand males.

List of official languages specified in the Constitution of India

Mar 29, 2018
Part XVII of the Indian constitution deals with the official languages in articles 343 to 351.the constitution does not specify the official language of different states. At present (2018), the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution specifies 22 languages (originally 14 languages).

List of Mineral Belts in India

Mar 22, 2018
Minerals are formed over a period of millions of years in the earth’s crust. They are derived from rocks, which form the earth’s crust. In this article, we are giving the list of Mineral belts in India with their region and types of mineral found in the particular belts that will helps the aspirants in the preparations of examinations like UPSC, SSC, State Services, CDS, NDA, Railways etc.

List of Sources of Vijayanagar Empire

Mar 21, 2018
The sources of Vijayanagar empire history include accounts of foreign travellers, Indigenous Works (local vernacular literature), and archaeological excavations. In this article, we are giving the list of important sources of Vijayanagara Empire that will helps the aspirants in the preparations of examinations like UPSC, SSC, State Services, CDS, NDA, Railways etc.

List of Important International Water treaties of India

Mar 19, 2018
The International Water Treaty sets out a mechanism for cooperation and information exchange between the one or more countries regarding their use of river water under the arbitration of Neutral Expert. In this article, we are giving the list of important International Water treaties of India which is very useful for the competitive examinations like UPSC-prelims, SSC, State Services, NDA, CDS, and Railways etc.

List of Indian states on the basis of sex ratio

Mar 19, 2018
Sex ratio is defined as the number of females per thousand males. Sex ratio in an important social indicator to measure the extent of prevailing equality between the males and females in a society at a given point of time. As per the census 2011 the sex ratio in India is 943 per 1000 males which was 933 in the previous census 2001.

List of countries and their national games

Mar 13, 2018
The national games of the countries are considered to be important to the country or significant for its culture. Here, we are giving list of countries and their national games for both the sports lovers and aspirants of different competitive examinations.

List of Indian States and their Capitals

Mar 13, 2018
India i.e Bharat is a union of 29 states (including newest state Telangan) and 7 union territories. Here's a full list of all States, UTs, their capitals and their area. The Constitution of India decentralized the sovereign executive and legislative powers exercisable with respect to the territory of any State between the Union and that State . Here's a full list of all Indian States, UTs, capitals and their Chief Ministers.

List of Important Articles of the Indian Constitution

Mar 12, 2018
Indian Constitution when adopted by Constituent Assembly in 1949 had 395 articles and 22 parts. Many other articles and three other parts were added to it by subsequent constitutional amendments. As of now Indian constitution contains more than 444 articles in 25 parts. Here, we are giving GK list of Important Articles of the Indian Constitution for the aspirants of the different examinations like IAS/IPS/PSC/State Exams/SSC/CDS/NDA/Railways etc which can be used as quick revision capsule.

List of 80 Important Articles of the Constitution at a Glance

Mar 8, 2018
At present, Constitution of India comprises of 448 articles in 25 parts & 12 schedules, 5 appendices and 100 amendments. Originally our constitution had 395 articles in 22 parts and 8 schedules. It is observed that questions based on the Indian constitution are always asked in many competitive exams like UPSC/PSC/SSC/CDS etc. So to cater these exams we made a list of important articles in this topic.

List of Secretaries General of the United Nations

Mar 6, 2018
The Secretary-General is appointed by the General Assembly, on the recommendation of the Security Council. Find out the list of Secretaries General of the United Nations till date for general awareness.

Top 10 Largest Countries By Area

Mar 6, 2018
The Earth is a dynamic planet because it is constantly undergoing changes inside and outside. It is made up of rocks. Its surface is covered with water by 71 % and remaining 29% is a land mass that consists of continents and islands. Here, we are giving the “List of the Top 10 Largest Countries by Area”.

List of Ocean Currents of the World

Mar 6, 2018
Ocean Currents are made up of horizontal and vertical components of the circulation system of ocean waters that is produced by gravity, wind friction, and water density variation in different parts of the ocean. In this article, we are giving the list of ocean currents of the world which will be helpful for the aspirants of the competitive exams like UPSC/PCS/SSC/CDS etc.

List of Certificates issued by the ISO

Mar 5, 2018
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an independent, Non Governmental organization with a membership of 162 national standards bodies. ISO’s headquarter is located in Geneva, Switzerland. Till date ISO has published 22041 International Standards covering almost every industry, from agriculture, technology, to food safety and healthcare.

List of British Viceroys during British India

Feb 26, 2018
After 1857 revolt, on August 1858, the British parliament passed an act that set an end to the rule of the company. The control of the British government in India was transferred to the British Crown; Lord Canning was made the first Viceroy of India. Here is a “List of British Viceroys during British India”, so that aspirant can easily learn the chronology as well as their contribution.

List of Committees and Commissions in India before Independence

Feb 26, 2018
The terms Committee and Commission can be defined as the special group delegated by a government to carry out a task. In this article, we have listed the Committees/ Commissions of British India, which was formed for either administrative reforms, judicial reforms or social reforms.

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