Pulakesin I (543 AD – 566 AD)
- Empire Builder: Regarded as the founder of the Chalukya empire, Pulakesin I established Vatapi (Badami) as the capital and expanded the kingdom's territories through military campaigns.
Pulakesin I (543 AD – 566 AD)
Background
Introduction
The Non-Cooperation Movement (NCM) marked the first nationwide protest led by Mahatma Gandhi in 1920 during the British colonial rule in India.
GS2-IR
In the news
The 11th edition of the World Government Summit (WGS) took place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Indian Prime Minister participated as a distinguished guest of honour and delivered a noteworthy keynote address.
Introduction
The era spanning from the 3rd century B.C. to the 3rd century A.D. in South India, specifically the region south of the Krishna and Tungabhadra rivers, is denoted as the Sangam Period.
In the news
Prime Minister Modi is set to inaugurate the 9th instalment of the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi.
GS2- Polity
In the news
In a significant judicial pronouncement, the Supreme Court, comprising a five-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, along with Justices Sanjeev Khanna, B R Gavai, J B Pardiwala, and Manoj Misra, recently delivered its verdict on the contentious electoral bond scheme.
GS3-Economy
Introduction
The National Commission on Farmers, led by Prof. M. S. Swaminathan, delivered a series of five reports between December 2004 and October 2006.
GS3-Economy
Backdrop
Protesting farmers from Punjab are marching towards the national capital, demanding a law guaranteeing minimum support prices (MSP).
In the news
The recent presentation of the Interim Budget by the Finance Minister highlighted a focus on environmentally sustainable development by emphasizing the promotion of the 'blue economy' to boost aquaculture.
GS3- Science and Technology
Introduction
Space tourism, once a concept relegated to the realms of imagination and science fiction, is now transitioning from a dream into reality.
GS 3: Economy
Introduction
India's tax landscape is poised for significant growth in the upcoming fiscal year, with the tax-to-GDP ratio expected to soar to a historic high of 11.7%.