India GK Study Guide
Comprehensive coverage of Indian history, polity, geography, and economy for competitive exams.
Indian History
- Ancient India: Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic period, Mauryan and Gupta empires
- Medieval India: Delhi Sultanate, Mughal empire, Maratha Confederacy, Bhakti & Sufi movements
- Modern India: British rule, 1857 Revolt, Indian National Congress, Freedom struggle (1905-1947)
- Post-Independence: Integration of princely states, Linguistic reorganisation, Major constitutional amendments
Indian Polity
- Constitution: Preamble, Fundamental Rights (Art 12-35), DPSP (Art 36-51), Fundamental Duties (Art 51A)
- Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha composition, Speaker, Law making process, Budget
- Executive: President, Prime Minister & Council of Ministers, Emergency provisions
- Judiciary: Supreme Court, High Courts, Judicial review, PIL, Lok Adalat
- Federalism: Centre-State relations, Zonal councils, Panchayati Raj (73rd Amendment)
Indian Economy
- Sectors: Primary (Agriculture), Secondary (Industry), Tertiary (Services) contributions to GDP
- Budget & Banking: Union Budget process, RBI functions, Monetary policy, Inflation (CPI/WPI)
- Economic Reforms: LPG (1991), GST (2017), IBC (2016), Make in India, PLI schemes
- Key Indicators: GDP growth, Fiscal deficit, Forex reserves, Export-import trends
Indian Geography
- Physical: Himalayan ranges, Northern plains, Peninsular plateau, Coastal plains, Islands
- River Systems: Indus, Ganga-Brahmaputra, Peninsular rivers (Godavari, Krishna, Narmada)
- Climate: Monsoon mechanism, Seasons (Winter, Summer, SW Monsoon, Retreating)
- Resources: Major crops (Rice, Wheat, Cotton, Tea), Mineral belts, Power projects