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Biosphere Reserves in India

April 4, 2021September 16, 2022 pcsclasses

What are Biosphere reserves? Biosphere reserves are ‘learning places for sustainable development. They provide support in research and analysis of issues of conservation of sustainable development. They are sites for testing interdisciplinary approaches to understanding and managing changes and interactions between social and ecological systems. Biosphere reserves include the prevention and management of biodiversity. They conserve genetic resources, species, ecosystems, and landscapes. Biosphere reserves are declared by the Central or state government through the program of MAB under UNESCO. Man and Biosphere- MAB: Man and Biosphere- MAB was Launched by…

List of Mountain Passes of India

February 23, 2021September 16, 2023 pcsclasses

Mountain Passes in India Mostly Mountain Passes are found above the sources of rivers, these passes may be very short, or maybe many kilometers long. We are listing here the Passes which are found in India with their State (source place). List of Mountain Passes in India Name of Passes State Asirgarh Madhya Pradesh Banihal Pass (It is the Mountain pass of Pir Panjal range.) Jammu and Kashmir Bara-Lacha-La (16,400ft) (It is in the Zanskar range, connecting Lahaul district in Himachal Pradesh to Leh district in Ladakh in Leh –…

The Era of Militant Nationalism in India

January 9, 2021July 18, 2023 pcsclasses

The Era of Militant Nationalism in India Militant Nationalism in India -(1905- 1909) A militant nationalist approach to political activity emerged in the 1890s and it come visible by 1905. In addition to this trend, a revolutionary wing also came into existence. Growth of Militant Nationalism Many factors were responsible for the rise of militant nationalism. The leaders were now more aware and understanding of the real nature of British Rule seeing that the British government was not conceding any of their important demands, the more militant among politically conscious…

Viceroys of India and Significant Events in Their Rule

November 23, 2020October 30, 2023 pcsclasses

Viceroys of India and Significant Events in Their Rule After the 1857 revolt, the company rule was abolished in India and the power came under the direct control of the British Crown. After the revolt, the Government of India Act of 1858 was passed. The Act of 1858 changed the name of the post-Governor General of India to Viceroy of India. The Viceroys of India were appointed directly by the British Government. The first viceroy was Lord Canning. List of Viceroys of India 1. Lord Canning – 1858 to 1862…

Governors General of India

November 19, 2020August 10, 2023 pcsclasses

Governors-General of India and Significant events in their rule The post of Governor-general of India was the representative of British rule. The authority was created on 20 Oct. 1773 with the title of Governor-general with the presidency of Fort William. They had only power over the presidency of Fort William. However, the Regulating Act granted the governor-general additional powers relating to foreign affairs and defense. Warren Hastings was the first Governor-general of Bengal. The Charter Act of 1833, made the Governor-general of Bengal as Governor-general of British India. The Charter…

Advent of Europeans – British in India

November 6, 2020October 31, 2023 pcsclasses

The advent of Europeans – British in India The English in India (British in India) The English came to India as a trading company with the charter of Queen Elizabeth I. The name of that trading company was –Governor and Company of Merchants of London trading in the East Indies. The English company was very progressive in India, as they were very interested in the benefits of trade. Captain Hawkins arrived in India in the court of Jahangir in April 1609, to establish a factory in Surat but he failed…