GS I-History   Birth and Family Background: Born in 1725 in Chondi village, Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra. Father: Mankoji Rao Shinde. Married to Khanderao Holkar, son of Malhar Rao Holkar, the founder of the Holkar dynasty. Her Rise to Power: Khanderao Holkar was killed in the Battle of Kumbher (1754). After …

GS III-Economy   About: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an intergovernmental policy-making and standard-setting body focused on combating money laundering and terrorist financing globally. Objective: Its main goal is to establish international standards and to develop and promote effective measures—both nationally and internationally—to prevent money laundering and the …

GS III-Conservation   Location: The Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve is located at the confluence of the Aravalli and Vindhyan mountain ranges, along the Great Boundary Fault in Rajasthan. Historical Significance: The area once served as the royal hunting grounds for the Maharajas of Jaipur. Size and Importance: It stands as one …

GS I-History   Location: Daojali Hading is a significant Neolithic archaeological site situated in Assam’s Dima Hasao district, within the Langting-Mupa Reserve Forest. Age: Recent surveys conducted by a multidisciplinary team have confirmed that this was a Neolithic settlement zone, dating back over 2,700 years. Key Findings: Remnants of furnaces …