Chronology of Important Portuguese Figures in India (1498–1538) Chronology of Important Portuguese Figures in India (1498–1538) 🔹 1. Vasco da Gama ➤ Timeline: 1498, 1501, 1524 ➤ Background: Portuguese ex…
Cartaz System (Portuguese Naval Pass System) - UPSC Notes 📌 Cartaz System (Portuguese Naval Pass System) 🕰️ Period of Use: Early 1500s to late 1600s (introduced during the governorship of Francisco de A…
Zamorin’s Decline & Exclusion of Arabs by Portuguese (1500s) - UPSC Notes 📌 Zamorin’s Decline & Exclusion of Arabs by Portuguese (1500s) 🗓️ Timeline: 1498–1501 : Initial friendly contact with Vasco da Gama. 15…
India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) – UPSC Notes India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) – UPSC Notes 1. What is IMEC? The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) is a majo…
Similipal: Odisha’s Newest and Largest National Park is Also Its Biggest Tiger Reserve - UPSC Notes Similipal Declared Odisha’s Largest National Park: Key Highlights for UPSC In a major conservation move, the Odisha government has officially gran…
Curative Petition and Review Petition - UPSC Notes Curative Petition and Review Petition - Easy Explanation 1. Review Petition (ಪುನರ್ ಪರಿಶೀಲನಾ ಅರ್ಜಿ) Meaning: When the Supreme Court gives a fi…
If Sinking Air is Warm, Why is it Still High Pressure? ✅ Sinking air always creates High Pressure — Because when air sinks, it compresses and piles up at the surface → meaning more air molecules are…
🌍 Why is Coriolis Force Zero at the Equator? UPSC Notes What is Coriolis Force? Coriolis force is an apparent force that acts on moving objects (like winds, ocean currents) when they are viewed from a…
What is Whistleblower Resolution? Salient Features, Act 2014 - UPSC Notes ✅ What is Whistleblower Resolution? Whistleblower Resolution refers to the legal or formal system put in place to protect and support individuals …
What does the CAG check during audits? What does the CAG check during audits? Regularity Audit a. Audit against provision of funds 👉 CAG checks if the money was used for the purpose it…