Betwa River
Origin: It originates from Jhiri village in Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, in the Vindhya Range. It is a tributary of the Yamuna River. Passing States: It flows generally northeast through Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Plateaus: It runs over the … Continue reading
Bhil Uprising (1818–1831)
It was one of the earliest major tribal resistance movements against British colonial rule in the Khandesh region (modern-day Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Rajasthan). Used guerrilla warfare. Causes of Revolt Loss of Autonomy: British occupation of Khandesh in 1818 … Continue reading
Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis is a bacterial zoonotic disease caused by Leptospira. Transmission: Contact with contaminated water, soil, or animal urine; enters through cuts, abrasions, or mucous membranes. Reservoirs: Rodents, cattle, pigs, dogs, and other wild or domestic animals Symptoms: Fever, headache, muscle … Continue reading
Gandhi’s Idea of Civil Disobedience
Mahatma Gandhi’s idea of civil disobedience is a peaceful, disciplined refusal to obey unjust laws, which is designed to change the opponent’s heart rather than defeat them. Core Principles Non-violence (Ahimsa): Protests must avoid all physical harm to people or … Continue reading
Kaveri River
Origin: Talakaveri on the Brahmagiri range, Kodagu (Coorg) district of Karnataka. Other Name: The Cauvery River (Kaveri) is designated as the ‘Dakshin Bharat ki Ganga’ or ‘the Ganga of the South’. Length: 800 km Basin States: Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, … Continue reading