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National Awards: An UPSC Essential

India’s national awards recognize excellence in public service, science, literature, cinema, sport, and valor in action, and they are more than ceremonial accolades. They symbolize the national award categories (the Bharat Ratna, the Param Vir Chakra, the Padma Awards, the National Film Awards) and articulate the values that Indian society embodies—service, ingenuity, courage, creativity, and […]

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Women in Chess: India’s Silent Revolution from Humpy to Divya

Introduction: The Checkmate of Change “While kings fall, it’s the queen who moves with strength — on the chess board and outside.” In the ancient game of chess, strategy has always been king — but the queen has always had the pieces. Today, this symbolic power is being wielded by real queens of Indian chess

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Gangaikonda Cholapuram: India’s 11th-Century Wonder

“Like the Ganga flowing to the South, the Chola glory overflowed across oceans.”— Rajendra Chola’s inscriptions Prime Minister’s Visit & its importance The recent visit by Prime Minister of India, shines the limelight on Gangaikonda Cholapuram: But how could an obscure, overshadowed gem from India’s ancient heritage ever garner national attention? India is reviving the

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Wetlands 2025: India’s Ramsar Sites & Global Outlook Report

Wetlands- Introduction Wetlands are among the most productive ecosystems on Earth. In essence, They are areas where water meets land, allowing life to thrive. From high-altitude lakes in Ladakh to mangrove forests in the Sundarbans, wetlands act like natural sponges, carbon sinks, biodiversity hotspots, and sources of livelihoods. These areas exhibit characteristics of both aquatic

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