News for November 30, 2014
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[Important for: Prelim/Mains- Environment]
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[Important for: Mains: IR, Indo-Sri lanka]
[Important for: Prelims / Mains: Environment, Bio-waste engineering]
[Important for: Prelims/ Mains – IR, Economy]
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An Insight into the Symbolism in Indian Art
Symbolism in Indian art is referred to ideological depiction on sculpture and architecture. The emergence of architectural and sculptural aspects of various forms like temple, Stupas and caves etc under the patronage of state has reached its developed stage during Mauryan period from its early terracotta forms. The Asokan pillar, the animals and carvings on the pillars, representation of Buddha in the form of foot print, Bodhi tree, Stupa with glassy polish surface, all show the maturity of artist.
UPSC Civil Services (Mains) 2014 Admit Card Download
UPSC has on November 28, 2014 announced the Admit cards for the UPSC Civil Services (Mains) Examination 2014. The aspirants who have qualified to write the Mains may download the admit card till December 20, 2014.
Aspirant forum suggest that you should download the admit card at the earliest, to avoid the last minute haste.
Time has come when you must prove your metal.
Click here to download your Civil Services (Mains) 2014 Admit Card
News for November 29, 2014
Important News from The Hindu:
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Parliament clears Bill to amend Labour laws
[Important for: Prelims/Mains- Polity, Policies, :Labour Laws]
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Thailand set to ban commercial surrogacy
[Important for: Mains- IR, Thailand, Surrogacy]
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Centre eases curbs on gold imports
[Important for- Prelims/Mains- Economy, Gold]
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RBI issues final norms for uniform payment collection system
[Important for: Mains: Economy, Banking, RBI]
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Social and Religious Reform Movements of the 19th century in India:
“outlining perspectives on caste and gender that emerged in both Hinduism and Islam”
From the late 19th century, a number of European and Indian scholars started the study of ancient India’s history, philosophy, science, religious and literature. This growing knowledge of India’s past glory provided to the Indian people a sense of pride in their civilization. It also helped the reforms in their work of religious and social reform for their struggle against all type of inhuman practices, superstitions, etc. Since, they had become associated with religious beliefs. Therefore most of the movements of social reforms were of a religious character.
These social and religious reform movements arose among all communities of the Indian people. They attacked bigotry. Superstition and the hold of the priestly class. They worked for abolition of castes and untouchability, purdah system, sati, child marriage, social inequalities and illiteracy. Some of the reformers were supported directly or indirectly by the British officials and some of the reformers were supported reformative stops and regulations framed by the British Government. Read More…
News for November 28, 2014
Important News from The Hindu:
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e-visa for citizens of 43 nations
[Important for: Mains: IR, India and World]
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China looks to deepen ties with SAARC through New Silk Road
[Important for: Mains: IR, India and World]
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Gandhiji would have begun a revolution’
[Important for: Mains- Ethics]
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ASI digging Chandayan site for Harappan link
[Important for: Prelims / Mains- History ]
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SAARC plans to form economic federation
[Important for- Prelims/Mains- IR, SAARC]
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Global giants looking for investment in mining, says Vedanta CEO
[important for: Mains- Economy]
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SHARIAH COMPLIANT INVESTMENT IN INDIA
EXPLAINING SHARIAH INVESTMENTS
News for November 27, 2014
Important News from The Hindu:
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Kerala to knock NGT doors over Mullaperiyar
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Social sector funds slashed
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OPEC meeting keeps world on the edge
[Important for: Mains- IR, Economy, International Trade Policy]
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Deep ocean has no role in sea level rise
[important for: Prelims/Mains, Environment ]
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Robot sheds new light on Antarctic sea ice
[important for: Prelims/Mains, Environment ]
[important for: Prelims/Mains, Environment, Science and Tech]
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News for November 26, 2014
Important News from The Hindu:
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INDIA ECONOMIC SUMMIT 2014
[Important for: Knowledge oriented might be helpful for aspirant]
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RS passes Bill amending labour Laws
[Important for: Prelims/Mains- Programme, Policies]
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Bhopal gas tragedy victims move U.S. federal court
[Important for: Mains- IR, Indo-world]
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[Part 4] Contribution of the Western Thinkers: Pythagoras, Socrates, Plato
Introduction: Ancient Greek Philosophy
Greek Philosophers believed virtue as excellence of any kind. A virtue is a character trait or quality that is valued as good, by the society. Virtues generally further the good of the society and the individual. It is a disposition of the character to act in an appropriate and beneficial way.
Virtues can be seen in the context of values. A value is a core yardstick of measuring the desirability and appropriateness of the things we observe around. Every individual abides by some values that guide his actions and beliefs. Likewise, every society upholds certain values that are valued as important for the establishment of a good life. However, it is not necessary that an individual’s values are in conformity to the social values.
Given the broad spectrum of human values, values can be broadly categorized into four groups- Read More…