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N. Gopalaswamy Ayyangar

Member of Drafting Committee.Handled Kashmir-related provisions.Former Dewan of Kashmir.Key federal negotiator.

Nagpur Session

Definition: Indian National Congress session reorganizing party structure.Year: 1920Prelims facts: Adopted Non-Cooperation program; linguistic reorganization...

Namib Desert

The Namib Desert is a coastal desert located along the Atlantic coast of southwestern Africa,...

Nana Saheb

Definition: Adopted son of Peshwa Baji Rao II and leader of revolt at Kanpur.Key facts:...

Nanda Devi

Definition: Second highest peak of India (Uttarakhand).PYQ: 2016

Narayana Guru

Kerala social reformer who led anti-caste movements.UPSC: ‘One Caste, One Religion’.

Narcondam

Definition: Dormant volcanic island in Andaman Sea.Prelims Pointers: Narcondam Hornbill endemic.PYQ: UPSC Prelims 2014Current Affairs:...

National Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd (NARCL)

Definition: A government-backed asset reconstruction company created to resolve stressed assets of banks.Key Points for...

National Commission for Scheduled Castes

Definition:A constitutional body established under Article 338 to safeguard the interests, rights, and welfare of...

National Disaster Management Authority

Apex Body: The apex body for disaster management in India, responsible for laying down the...

National Monetization Pipeline

Definition: A Government of India programme to monetise brownfield public assets through long-term leasing to...

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Definition: NOAA is a US scientific agency focusing on oceans, weather, and climate.UPSC Angle: Climate...

National Solar Mission

Definition: Part of India’s National Action Plan on Climate Change.Launched: 2010.Target: 100 GW solar power.PYQ:...

National Urban Livelihood Mission

Definition:A flagship urban poverty alleviation programme aimed at reducing vulnerability of urban poor households through...

NavIC

Definition: Indian regional navigation system.UPSC Traps: Regional, not global.Current Affairs: Civilian applications expanded.

NBPW

Northern Black Polished Ware. A glossy, shiny black pottery used by the wealthy. It is...

Nebula

Definition: A large cloud of gas and dust in space, often acting as a stellar...

Negotiable Warehouse Receipt

Definition: A Negotiable Warehouse Receipt (NWR) is issued to farmers storing produce in WDRA-registered warehouses...

Nehru Report

Definition: Draft constitution for India.Year: 1928Prelims facts: Demanded Dominion Status.

Net Factor Income from Abroad

Definition: The difference between income earned by residents from abroad and income paid to foreign...

Net National Product

Definition: The total income earned by factors of production after adjusting for depreciation and net...

NFHS-5

Definition:The National Family Health Survey-5 (2019–21) is a large-scale nationwide household survey providing data on...

Nife

Definition: Earth’s core made of nickel and iron.• UPSC Pointers: Source of magnetic field; highest...

Nimbostratus

Definition: Thick cloud causing continuous rainfall.PYQ: 2017

Ningaloo Reef

Ningaloo Reef is a large fringing coral reef located off the northwestern coast of Australia...

NIRF India Rankings

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is an annual ranking system for Indian educational institutions. Released...

NITI Aayog

Definition: Policy think tank of the Government of India established in 2015, replacing the Planning...

Nizamat

Definition: Administrative authority of criminal justice and policing in Mughal Bengal.• Time Period: Mughal period•...

No-Changers

Definition: Congress faction opposing council entry.Leaders: Vallabhbhai Patel, Rajendra PrasadPrelims facts: Focused on constructive work.

Non-Cooperation Movement

Nagpur Session (1920): The movement was formally endorsed here; the Congress goal shifted from "Self-government...

Non-Farm Primary Activities

Definition: Rural primary activities excluding crop cultivation.Key Pointers:• Classified under primary sector.• Livestock income is...

NSO

National Statistical OfficeIndia’s apex statistical body responsible for collection, compilation, and dissemination of official statistics....

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