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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...

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 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:...

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...

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

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...