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Despite her disability, she cleared the IAS exam with a rank of 743 and became the topper in the physically handicapped category. Read Vaishali’s IAS success story in this article. IAS Topper Story – Vaishali Sharma. Vaishali Sharma is a doctor by training from the Aligarh Muslim University, Uttar Pradesh.
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- Indian History Notes – Indian History and Culture.
- Geography Notes – Indian and World Geography.
- Economics Notes – Indian Economy.
- Indian Polity Notes – Constitution, Social Justice etc.
- General Science Notes – Science and Technology.
- Environment Notes – Biodiversity, Climate Change etc.
- Current Affairs Notes – National and international.
Free IAS Study Materials – For Additional areas in UPSC Mains
- World History Notes – GS paper 1.
- Indian Society Notes – GS paper 1.
- Foreign Relations Notes – GS paper 2.
- International Affairs Notes – GS paper 2.
- Internal Security Notes – GS paper 3.
- Disaster Management Notes – GS paper 3.
- Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude Notes – GS paper 4.
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In the UPSC Civil Services study-material-list of any serious aspirant, the following categories of materials are recommended.
- Standard IAS Books for Civil Services Exam – Eg: Laxmikanth for Indian Polity.
- School and Graduation Text Books – Eg: NCERT, NIOS, IGNOU etc.
- Newspapers and Magazines – Eg: The Hindu, Yojana, Kurukshetra etc.
- Online UPSC Study Materials – Eg: ClearIAS.com, Government websites like PIB etc.
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- A Note Before You Begin IAS Preparation or Coaching.
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Tourism Sector of Bihar Study Notes
- Tourism has been boosted by the establishment of Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation.
- Its main aim is to commercialize all the tourist resources of Bihar.
- Tourist Information Centers, Hospitality services, Heritage Hotels, Wildlife Sanctuary, and National Parks etc. have been developed.
Buddhist Tourism
- Kesaria Stupa is the highest stupa in India measured from the base in East Champaran.
- Vaishali
- Buddha delivered his last sermon here.
- 2nd Buddhist Council was convened by King Kalashoka
- Patna
- Its ancient name is Patliputra.
- It was the capital of many famous ruling dynasties like Mauryas and Guptas
- 3rd Buddhist Council was convened by King Ashoka in 250 B.C.
- Ajatshatru had built up the fort in Patliputra
- Udayin had set up Patliputra town.
- Bodh Gaya
- It is the most important Buddhist pilgrimage site
- It was earlier known as Uruvela
- On the banks of river Niranjana, Buddha attained his enlightenment and the tree that sheltered him is known as Bodhi Tree
- Mahabodhi Temple was designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Buddha statue - huge Buddha Statue in sitting posture
Jain Tourism
- Vaishali - It is the birthplace of Lord Mahavir Jain
- Pawapuri
- Lord Mahavira breathed his last here.
- Jal Mandir - spectacular marble temple in the middle of a lotus pond stands marvelously on a rectangular platform
- Samosharan Temple - Lord Mahavira delivered his last teaching here
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Sikh Tourism
- Patna
- 10th Sikh Guru Gobind Singh was born here.
- Sri Harmandir Sahib Takht Gurudwara is located here.
Hindu Religious Sites
- Ahirauli (Buxar)
- A temple of Devi Ahalya, the wife of Rishi Gautam
- She was transformed into a stone by the curse of her husband and was redeemed only when Lord Rama visited the place.
- Singheshwar Sthan in Madhepura is considered abode of Lord Shiva.
- Sitamarhi
- Janki Temple is situated here.
- It is considered as the birthplace of SITA.
- Sita Kund in Munger - after proving her chastity, Sita bathed in the pool which absorbed her heat
Sufi Tourism
- Phulwari Sharif
- Khankah Muzibia was founded by Hazrat Pir Muzibullah Quadri
- Sacred hair of beard of Paigamber Hazrat Mohammad is preserved here.
- A mela is held here every year.
- Sangi Masjid located here constructed by Humayun
- Bihar Sharif
- Choti Dargah of Hazrat Makhdum Saiyad Shah Ahmed Charampose
- Around the tomb of Saint Ibrahim Bayu, 10 smaller tombs are also built.
- Maner Sharif
- It was also an important center of learning
- Tomb of Makhdum Daulat and Yahiya Maneri is located here
- The ceilings have carved inscriptions from Koran
Ecological Sites
- Kakolat Waterfalls - in Nawada district near Jharkhand border which has a fall of 160 ft.
- Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary - Kaimur, Bengal Tigers are also found here. Other important sites in it are:
- Karkat waterfall
- Telhar waterfall
- Anupam Lake
- Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary - Munger, located south of Ganga. It has several hot springs like Sita Kund and Rishi Kund. It is more famous for birds than land animals.
- Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary in Bhagalpur, stretching from Sultanganj to Kahalgaon. It is the only protected area for Gangetic Dolphins.
Secular Sites
- Khudabaksh Library, one of the largest libraries of Asia, is located in Central Patna
- Didarganj Yakshini is the most treasured possession of the Patna Museum
- Rajgir - was the ancient capital of Magadha Empire
- Nalanda hosts the famous ancient University
- Golghar in Patna was built by Captain John Garstin under the order of Lord Warren Hastings.
- Qila-i-Rohtas in Rohtas district built by Sher Shah Suri in 1541
- Eighty Pillared Hall of Magadhan empire in Kumhrar (Patna)
- Mauryan pillars at Lauriya Nandangarh, Rampurva, and Lauriya Areraj