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Important Days & Themes 2026 For Kerala PSC
astering the 2026 calendar is essential for any serious Kerala PSC aspirant.
List of Indian States: Capitals, Chief Ministers & Governors 2026 (Updated)
Stay updated on India’s political landscape with this comprehensive list ofChief Ministers and Governorsfor all Indian states and union territories as ofJanuary 2026.
Who's Who of India 2026: List of Important Officials & Heads
This blog postfeatures a latest updated list of key Indian officials for 2026, essential for acingKerala PSC examsespecially preliminary and main exams likeUniversity Assistant, LDC, LGS,Sub-Inspec...
71st National Film Award Winners
The 71st National Film Awards were announced on August 1, 2025, honoring the best of Indian cinema for the year 2023.
Project Lion
Launched in2020during PM Modi's Independence Day speech,Project Lionis a10-year, ₹2,900 croregovernment initiative dedicated to conserving and expanding India's Asiatic lion population.
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is a vital international organization that plays a central role in promoting the peaceful use of nuclear energy while working to prevent its use for mi...
Indus Water Treaty (1960)
TheIndus Water Treaty (IWT)is a landmark water-sharing agreement signed between Indian Prime MinisterJawaharlal Nehruand Pakistan PresidentGen.
Election Commission of India
The Election Commission of India is anautonomous constitutional bodythat is responsible for maintaining the integrity and fairness of electoral process in India.
List of Indian States: Capitals, Chief Ministers & Governors 2025
Stay updated on India's political landscape with this comprehensive list of Chief Ministers and Governors for all Indian states and union territories in 2025.
Important Days & Themes 2025 For Kerala PSC
n the following blog post, we will highlightimportant daysand theirthemesfrom January onwards for the year2025, celebrated both nationally and internationally, to assist candidates preparing for va...
Who's Who of India 2025
This blog postfeatures a complete list of key Indian officials for 2025, essential for acing Kerala PSC exams especially preliminary and main exams like University Assistant, LDC, LGS, and other co...
India @ Paris Olympics 2024
With a strong contingent of 117 athletes, the Indian team competed in the33rd Olympic GamesinParis, France,fromJuly 26 to August 11, 2024.The Games spanned a total of 19 days, with handball, footba...
PSC Repeated Questions: National Symbols of India
This post is a collection of some of the most frequently asked Kerala PSC questions on the topic of'National Symbols of India'from previous year's question papers for Kerala PSC LGS and LDC exams.P...
19th Asian Games 2022 Winners list
The Asian Games, also known asAsiad,is a multi-sport event heldonce every four years,bringing together athletes from across Asia to compete in various sports disciplines.
List of Agricultural Revolutions in India
India has witnessed several Agricultural Revolutions aimed at increasing agricultural productivity and improving the overall well-being of the farming community.
Governors-General of India For Kerala PSC
he British arrived in India as a trading company, the British East India Company, on August 24, 1608, as dealers in spices, a highly significant commodity in Europe at the time, and eventually grew...
Fundamental Rights of Indian Constitution
Every person in a democratic nation must have certain rights that cannot be waived in order to retain their dignity, individuality, and freedom, which include the rights to life, movement, and speech.
Indus River System
The Indus River gave rise to one of the most ancient human civilizations, the Indus Valley Civilization, and it is considered as one of the four cradles of human civilizations and has immense histo...
Five Year Plans of India
The notion of economic planning in India was inherited fromRussia (then USSR), andJoseph Stalin was the first person in the world to adopt the Five Year Plan in 1928.
Ancient Names of Indian Rivers
In this post, we're listing the ancient, Rig-Vedic / Sanskrit, Greek, local and present names of major Indian Rivers for various Kerala PSC exams.
Major Boundary Lines: India and International
Aboundary line is a dividing line that delineates the geographical boundaries of two countries.
Indian National Congress | Short Notes for PSC
The Indian National Congress, one of the world's largest and oldest political organizations, was formed onDecember 28, 1885.
Annie Besant: Short Notes For PSC
presents a brief overview of the life and achievements of Annie Besant, a social reformer, political leader, women's rights campaigner, writer, and orator who was instrumental in the fight for Indi...
Buddhist Councils
Buddhist Councils are gatherings that met in the centuries after Gautama Buddha's death to recite authorized scriptures and settle doctrinal disagreements.
Complete List of Military Exercises 2022
With about 1.4 million active members, the Indian Armed Forces are theworld's second-biggest armedforce and boast the world's largest volunteer army.
Tropic of Cancer & India
The Tropic of Cancer is an imaginary line that runs across the center of India at an angle of 23.50 degrees north of the Equator.It is also known as theNorthern Tropicsandit is the only latitude th...
List of Military Search & Rescue Operations
In this post, we'll look at some of the key search and rescue operations carried out by the Indian Armed Forces on a global scale.
Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2022
On February 20, the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2022 were hosted in Mumbai.
Important Zoological Parks of India
Azoological park (also known as a zoological garden, animal park, or menagerie) is a place where various living animals are kept in enclosures to entertain and educate people about species conserva...
Presidents of India For PSC
he President of India is known as theFirst Citizen of Indiabecause he represents the whole country and is the leader of India's executive, legislative, and judicial departments.
Planning Commission of India
The Planning Commission was a government agencythat paved way for the economic and social development of India, especially throughFive Year Plans.
ISRO: A Detailed Study
Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is the space research organization of India.
Salt Satyagraha and Dandi March
he Salt Satyagraha, aka the Salt March, was one of the most well-known protests against the British Empire, spearheaded by Mahatma Gandhi, for our country's independence.
Coal Mines of India
Coal is the most important and abundant fossil fuel in India.
Steel Plants in India
India is the world's second-largest producer of crude steel, after only China.
Indian Postal System for PSC
India Post is the world's biggest postal network, with 1.55 lakh post offices under 23 postal circles, out of which almost 1.4 lakh are in the rural areas.
Indus Valley Civilizations & their Excavators
The Indus Valley Civilization, also known as theHarappan Civilization,flourished around2,500 BCin the western parts of South Asia, including modern-dayPakistan, Western India,and parts ofAfghanistan.
India at Tokyo Olympics 2020
The Indian team, with its largest-ever contingent, entered the32ndOlympic Games inTokyo, Japan,held betweenJuly 23, 2021,andAug 8, 2021,with high hopes.
Brahmo Samaj | Short Notes
Brahmo Samaj(Society of Brahma)was a most influential socio-religious movement founded byRaja Ram Mohan Roy on August 20, 1828, in Calcutta,that incorporated the teachings from the Bible, Upanishad...
Lakshadweep
Lakshadweep is a group of36 islandssituated in theArabian sea.
Dadabhai Naoroji
adabhai Naoroji was one of the selfless unsung heroes in India's fight for freedom from the colonial forces.
Pioneers of Modern India: The 'Fathers' of Key Fields
The list of fathers in various fields in India is highlighted in the post below.
Rivers of India for PSC
The Himalayas-Hindu Kush region known as theWater Tower of Asiais a part of theTibetan plateau, which provideswater to the entire continent of Asia.
Preamble | Indian Constitution
WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a sovereign socialist secular democratic republic and to secure to all its citizens,JUSTICEsocial, economic, and political...
Saraswati Samman
The Saraswati Samman is the most prestigious and highest literary award in India, presented annually by the K.K.
Vyas Samman
The Vyas Samman is a prestigious literary award in India, presented annually by the K.K.
Economics: Introduction
This post briefly introduces the topic "Economics" for various upcoming PSC exams such as degree level preliminary exams, KAS, and other competitive exams.
Types of Government
AGovernment is an organized group of people who governs a state or country on certain principles.
National Commission for Women
TheNational Commission for Women (NCW) is an autonomous statutory body* established under the provisions of theNational Commission for Women Actby the Central Government through an official Gazette...
Central Information Commission
TheCentral Information Commission (CIC) is an autonomous body* established under the provisions ofChapter III, Section 12 (1) oftheRight to Information Act (RTI)by the Central Government through an...
National Human Rights Commission
The National Human Rights Commission is anautonomous statutory body* that came into being under the provisions of theProtection of Human Rights Act
Major Tropical Cyclones of India (2020)
Below is the list of major tropical cyclones/storms that wreaked havoc in the Indian states in the year 2020.
Famous Books of 2020
Below are some of the famous books and authors of 2020.
Swami Vivekananda:Short Notes
his post provides a short note on the life, achievements, and posthumous honors of one of India's greatest spiritual leaders and social reformers, Swami Vivekananda.
First Women in India – Education, Science & Medicine
he second part of the four-part series coveringFirst Women in Indiain the field of Education, Science & Technology & Medicine.
Covid 19 Apps, Initiatives & Schemes (India)
This article introduces different apps, initiatives, and schemes introduced by the Indian government, state governments, and other educational & research institutions for public tracking, awareness...
First in India – Space & Technology
This post is a part of the First in India series.
APJ Abdul Kalam:Short Notes
his post provides a short note on the life, achievements and posthumous honours of India's first scientist-president Dr.
Indian Nobel Prize Winners of All Time
The Nobel Prize is considered the most prestigious award in the world given for outstanding contributions in the fields of physics, chemistry, literature, peace, physiology/medicine, and economics.
Indian Rivers & Major Cities: List
This post lists some of the notable North Indian and South Indian Cities that are located on the banks of important rivers.
Inter-states River Water Disputes of India
Freshwater is the most indispensable part of life and rivers act as the lifelines of culture.
Indian Rivers & their Sources of Origin
There are more than 400 rivers that are flowing throughout peninsular India that play an important role in sustaining life and shaping the culture of the country.Of the 400 rivers, the Government o...
Epithets of Rivers in India
In this post, we will list some of the common epithets of Indian Rivers which are often asked in different exams including UPSC IBPS PO/Clerk, RRB, insurance, UPSC and PSC examinations.
Nuclear Power Plants of India
The Nuclear Power is the fifth largest power source in India following thermal, hydroelectric, and renewable sources.
Bharat Ratna
TheBharat Ratna is India's highest civilian award.
First in India – Awards (Sports & Games)
This post list the Awards & Honors (Sports & Games) section of the First in India Series.
Ramsar Wetland Sites in India
Wetlands are water-bound ecosystems, ie a piece of land that is saturated with water either permanently or seasonally.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
The Reserve Bank of India(RBI)is India’s central bank and apex institute that controls the monetary policy of the Indian economy.
Currency Printing Institutions of RBI
BI is the sole authority in India that can issue all the banknotes of the denomination values of Rs.
Important passes in the Himalayas
he Himalayas with its 2,400 km length and 400 km width stretching from theKarakoram in the West to the Namche Barwa in the East, is the highest mountain range in the world.
Major Sea Ports in India
The Indian peninsula is surrounded by water bodies on its three sides the Bay of Bengal on the east, the Arabian Sea on the west, and the Indian Ocean on the south.
PSC Repeated Questions on Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
This post lists some of the previous years' repeated PSC questions and answers on 'Reserve Bank of India (RBI).'
Nationalized Banks in India 2020: List
In this post, we will discuss the Headquarters, Taglines, and Head/MD/Chairman of various Indian Nationalized Banks.
PSC Repeated Questions on Banking & Finance
his post lists some of the previous years' repeated PSC questions and answers on 'Banking & Finance.'
First of Banks: The Banking History of India
The following topic lists all the firsts in the banking history of India.
Environmental Movements in India
The exploitation and commercialization of natural ecosystems are prevalent throughout history, especially during the British reign.
Major Producers of Agricultural Crops in India 2022
Below is the Classification of agricultural crops that are available in India and the list of leading crop-producing states in the year 2022.
PSC Repeated Questions on Revolt of 1857
This post lists some of the previous years' repeated PSC questions and answers on 'Revolt of 1857.'Revolt of 1857
Indian States and their Folk Dances
This post provides a list of various traditional tribal and folk dances practiced across India.
Classical Dance Forms of India
The culture of India is unique compared to the rest of the world and this uniqueness is reflected in our art forms.
Von Karman Award
Von Karman Award is an award givenannuallyfor recognizing the outstanding lifetime achievements in any branch of science regardless of nationality or gender.The award was instituted by theInternati...
PSC Repeated Questions on Viceroys of India
This post lists some of the previous years' repeated Kerala PSC questions on 'Viceroys of India.'
First in India - Administration & Governance
This post lists all the visionaries and architects that shaped Indian history.
Booker Prize Winners of India: Books & Year
The Man Booker Prize aka Booker Prize is a literary prize awarded annually for the best original full-length novel, written in theEnglish language, andpublished in the United Kingdom(UK) and Irel...
Autobiographies & Memoirs of Famous Indian Personalities
his post lists some of the famous autobiographies and memories that were written by famous Indian personalities of all time
Governors of India
The Indian Constitution of 1949 states that there should be a Governor for every State and Union territories in India.
First Woman Governors of Indian States
In this post, we list the First Woman who became the Governor in the various Indian States.
Famous Sportsperson & Their Books
This list provides all the books written by famous sportsperson around the world.
Famous Books & Authors: India
This post categorically lists all the famous books and authors of India in recent times.
National Symbols of India: Complete List
India has18 official national symbols, such as the national flag, an emblem, an anthem, and so on, which were adopted at various periods.These symbols serve as a medium of inspiring pride, hope, an...
Tiger Reserves of India for PSC
In India, the tiger reserves are protected under the "Project Tiger" which in turn is administered by National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA).
Famous Ancient Indian Dynasties - Founders, Capitals & Last Kings
This post lists some of the famous ancient Indian dynasties, their founders, capitals and the last kings.Ancient Indian Dynasties & their FoundersDynastyFounder/Prominent RulerHaryankas(544-413 BCE...
Revolt of 1857: A Detailed Study For PSC
The revolt of 1857 is considered as the First War of Indian Independence.
Viceroys of India
From 1856 to 1948, India was ruled by20 British viceroys.The Viceroys were the ex-officio president of the Council of States in British India.TheCouncil of Statewas the upper body of British India'...
Indian Freedom Struggle: Important Newspapers & Journals
his post deals with the list of important newspapers and Journals published during the Indian Freedom Struggle including their founders & the Year in which they started publishing.
Famous Geographical Epithets of India
Ageographical epithet is a descriptive name, phrase, or title connected with a place that helps to understand the important characteristics/aspects associated with it.This post discusses the famous...
Memorials | Samadhi sthals | Resting places Of India's Famous Personalities
his post is a list of all the important Memorial Places, Samadhi Sthals, or Final Resting places of Famous Indian Leaders.
First Women in India – Armed Forces, Adventure & Literature
This is the third part of the series "A Comprehensive List of First Indian Women in Various Fields" including women who became fore bearers in the fields of Armed Forces, Adventure & Literature.
First Woman in India – Awards, Sports & Entertainment
The fourth and final part of the series covering First Ladies of India in the field of Awards & Honors, Sports & Entertainment.
First Women in India – Administration, Governance & Judiciary
Contrary to popular notions of patriarchy where women were oppressed, below is the list of extraordinarily brave Indian women who have broken gender barriers and made their mark in history in mul...
Important Days in February - National and International
Today, we are going to share a list of national and international important days in February as it is an important part of the general awareness section in every competitive exam SSC, banking and K...
List of all Major Color Revolutions in India
This post lists all the major color revolutions that aim to increase production -in various socio-economic fields like agriculture and non-conventional energy, time period, and their Father/initiat...
Nicknames of Famous Indian Personalities
This post discusses famous Indian Personalities and their Alternative Names/Sobriquets for Kerala PSC exams.List of Famous Indian Personalities & their Alternative NamesAbbreviated/Alternative Name...
Indian Freedom Fighters and their Alternative Names
This post discusses famous Indian Freedom Fighters and their Alternative Names.Indian Freedom Fighters and their Alternative NamesLeadersAbbreviated/Alternative NameMohandas KaramChand GandhiBapuFa...
Coastal Regulation Zone Notifications (2018)
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change(MoEFCC)has notified the amendedCoastal Regulation Zone(CRZ)normsof 2019, replacing the existing CRZ norms of 2011.What are Coastal Regul...
Famous Indian Musical Instruments and their Exponents
The below list deals with various types of Musical Instruments and some of the famous Indian musicians associated with it.List of World Famous Indian Musical Instruments & their ExponentsWind instr...
66th National Film Awards (Complete List)
he 66th National Film Awards Winners' list was announced onAugust 9, 2019byRahul Rawail(the jury head of Feature Films) held atShastri Bhawan(under theMinistry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B))f...
Books by Indian Political Leaders
List of Popular Books by Indian Politicial Leaders, Presidents, Prime Ministers & Freedom FightersClick on the image to see the description.Mahatma GandhiMy Experiments with TruthHind SwarajKey t...
Important Days in January - National and International
Important Days in January 2020Today, we are going to share a list of national and international important days in January as it is an important part of the general awareness section in every compet...
State Reorganization Act
TheStates Reorganisation Act of 1956was one of the major reforms of the boundaries and governance of India’s states and territories.
President's Rule
The President's Rule(or State Emergency)refers to the imposition ofArticle 356(1)of the Constitution of India.