MPPSC Prelims and Mains Notes, MPPCS Test Series
Ethics in international relations What role do moral principles play in the conduct of foreign relations? First, morality helps define the goals and purposes of states and other actors. Moral norms do not provide policy directives, but they can offer a general vision and broad direction and provide the moral norms by which to illuminate … Read more
Quality of life, life expectancy, literacy, standard of living and migration in India Human development—a comprehensive approach Human development is a process of enlarging people’s choices. But human development is also the objective, so it is both a process and an outcome. Human development implies that people must influence the processes that shape their lives. … Read more
Ethics in administration: Status and problem The Historical Context India has witnessed a long history of unethical practices in the governance system. Kautilya’s Arthashastra mentions a variety of corrupt practices in which the administrators of those times indulged themselves. The Mughal Empire and the Indian princely rule were also afflicted with the corrupt practices of … Read more
MADHYA PRADESH Madhya Pradesh down in popularity of overseas tourists Endowed with a number of international destinations and world heritage sites like Sanchi and Bhimbetka, the state has apparently failed to cash in on its strong point: tourism. Obviously, the state can learn a lot from its neighbouring desert state of Rajasthan, which … Read more
Former princely states of Madhya Pradesh & Zamindari’s Major Princely State of Odisha Bhopal State Bhopal State(pronounced was a tributary state in 18th century India, a princely salute state with 19 gun salute in a subsidiary alliance with British India from 1818 to 1947, & as an autonomous state from 1947 to 1949. Islamnagar was founded & served as the State’s first capital, which was later changed … Read more
Workers, Peasant and Tribal Movements in Madhya Pradesh Tribal Movement The tribals of India, like other social groups, participated in the anti-colonial movement. The tribal anti-colonial movements were of two types – The movements against their oppressors i.e. landlords, money-lenders, traders, thekedars (contractors), government officials and Christian missionaries and The movements which were linked to … Read more
Languages and Literature of Madhya Pradesh Languages of MP Hindi is the State language of Madhya Pradesh. State of Madhya Pradesh was home of a number of population related to prominent Maratha states. Thus, Marathi and Urdu are spoken by a substantial number of populations in this centre state of India. Local Madhya Pradesh languageincludes Marathi … Read more
Feudatory States in Madhya Pradesh Introduction Madhya Pradesh had always been a state of riyasats were people were not directly ruled by some large kings. The state used to be divided in small states which were called feudatory states. These feudal were managed by Jagirdars. These Jagirdar used to report to their higher management namely kings … Read more
Revolt of 1857 in Madhya Pradesh Revolt of 1857 The first expression of organised resistance was the Revolt of 1857. It began as a revolt of the sepoys of the Company’s army but eventually secured the participation of the masses. Its causes lay deeply embedded in the grievances that all sections of Indian society nurtured … Read more
Major dynasties of Madhya Pradesh Beginning from 6th Century BC we find that some parts of Madhya Pradesh became thickly populated. There was growth of civilization, particularly in Malwa and Parts of the northern regions. Avanti, with its capital at Ujjaini, comprised the major part of western Malwa. It was one of the sixteen great … Read more