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Introduction The Mauryan Empire was founded by Chandragupta Maurya. He founded his line of rule out of the last king of Nanda dynasty. He rose to power in about 321 BC. The line of the Mauryan rule was broken in 185 BC when Shungas overpowered them. Mauryan Empire was the first major kingdom that emerged…
RELIGIOUS MOVEMENTS (Chapter 3 – Ancient Indian History) Introduction In 6th century BC, India witnessed emergence of several religious sects. This was primarily due to growing social and religious unrest within the varna-based society. Common people were tired of the complex as well as expensive rituals and sacrifices propagated in the later Vedic period. The…
THE VEDIC PERIOD Introduction The period in which Aryans came to settle within the Indian subcontinent is known as Vedic period (or Vedic age). It is so because nearly all information about their lives comes from the Rig Veda. The word Arya has been used in this text 36 times. It indicates a cultural community….
THE INDUS VALLEY CIVILIZATION Introduction The remains of Indus Culture were first discovered at Harappa (West Punjab) and Mohenjodaro (Sindh). Both these sites are situated now in Pakistan. The findings in these two sites revealed that they were cities. This brought to light a civilization which was first referred to as the ‘Indus Valley Civilization’….
Archive notice — updated 25 October 2026: This page covers the SBI Junior Associate 2025 recruitment cycle. Its original application period is in the past, so it must not be treated as an open vacancy announcement. For current openings, use the Government Jobs hub and confirm any new dates on the official SBI Careers website….
The arrival of the Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian marks a decisive leap in India’s airborne fire-power and joint-warfare capability. Below is a point-wise, exam-oriented breakdown covering history, contracts, technical facts, indigenous offsets, current deployment and strategic implications—followed by high-value tables for quick revision. Key Facts at a Glance The Apache is the world’s most produced…
Archive notice (updated 23 October 2026): This page covers the SSC CGL 2025 recruitment cycle. The application deadline (4 July 2025) and Tier-I dates listed below are in the past; do not treat this as an open application notice. For current opportunities, check the Government Jobs hub and confirm dates on the official SSC website….
Archive notice (updated 23 October 2026): This page describes a 2025 recruitment cycle; its original application period is in the past and it should not be treated as a live vacancy announcement. For current openings, check the Government Jobs hub and verify any new dates on the recruiting organisation’s official website. 1. Recruitment Overview Point…
Archive notice — updated 25 October 2026: This article covers PFRDA Grade A recruitment under Advertisement No. 01/2025. The application window from 2 July to 6 August 2025 has passed; this is a historical notification reference, not an open application notice. For current recruitment, consult the official PFRDA website and the DailyGKUpdate Government Jobs hub….
Archive notice (updated 23 October 2026): This page describes a 2025 recruitment cycle; its original application period is in the past and it should not be treated as a live vacancy announcement. For current openings, check the Government Jobs hub and verify any new dates on the recruiting organisation’s official website. Bank of Baroda LBO…
