Static – Modern History (Post-Independence) – Integration of the Princely States (2) | Focus – Mains

A few days before Independence, the Maharaja of Manipur, Bodhachandra Singh, signed the Instrument of Accession with the Indian government on the assurance that the internal autonomy of Manipur would be maintained.

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Static – Modern History (Post-Independence) – Integration of the Princely States (1) | Focus – Mains

Just before Independence it was announced by the British that with the end of their rule over India, paramountcy of the British crown over Princely States would also lapse. This meant that all these states, as many as 565 in all, would become legally independent.

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Static – Modern History – Major Challenges Faced by India at Independence | Focus – Mains

The first and the immediate challenge was to shape a nation that was united, yet accommodative of the diversity in our society. The second challenge was to establish democracy. The third challenge was to ensure the development and wellbeing of the entire society and not only of some sections.

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Open Mock Tests for CSE Mains-2018 | 4 GS + 1 Essay Tests | (From 16th to 22nd September, 2018)

Open Mock Tests for CSE Mains-2018 | 4 GS + 1 Essay Tests | (From 16th to 22nd September, 2018) - 4 GS + 1 Essay Tests (With No Evaluation) - Mode: ONLINE / OFFLINE - Fee: 1300/- (Inclusive of GST)

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Anthropology Answer-Writing Program (Starts from 1st October, 2018)

Anthropology Answer-Writing Program for CSE Mains-2019 - Starts from 1st October, 2018 - Fee: Rs. 10,000/- - Program Features: Set of 50 Questions for Practice - Flexible Module (Can choose Paper I and Paper II Module First) - One to One Discussion - Answer Framework Development - Write weekly 2 tests each comprising of 5 question for the next 3 months.

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Value Added Article: Public Grievance Redressal | Category – Governance | Source – Yojana

Public Grievances are a significant indicator of the state of governance in any system. In a democracy, the legitimacy of government depends primarily on public trust and support, which is often contingent upon its capacity to deliver quality governance. Public discontent, however, simmers in the vortex of grievances. As grievances breed, discontent grows too.

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Value Added Article: Begging for Rights | Category – Indian Constitution | Source – Economic & Political Weekly

Recently, the Delhi High court quashed those provisions of the Bombay Prevention of Begging Act (BPBA), 1959, that make begging a punishable offence. However, its ruling is applicable only to Delhi.

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