Following the constitution of 1949, in force from 1950, India is a parliamentary- democratic and republican federal state. The executive power is led by a government, based on and accountable to Parliament (House of Commons). The head of government, the…
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The foreign policy course that Jawaharlal Nehru set out for independent India was based on neutrality and freedom of alliance. India became one of the most active members of the alliance-free movement. The relationship with the US has long been…
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With over one billion residents, the Republic of India is in second place in the world after the PR China. Around 15% of the world’s people live in India today. They have 2.4% of the earth’s surface at their disposal. With…
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India does not have general military service, but every citizen is required to serve by summons. The total force figures for India’s armed forces are 1,444,500 active personnel, with a reserve of 1,155,000 personnel (2018, IISS). In addition, semi-military forces…
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In India, women and men formally have the same political and economic rights, but in many areas of society there is still much left to real equality. The role of women in social life varies greatly, including their regional, religious,…
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India’s prehistory revolves around India in prehistoric times. Prehistoric archeology in India has been largely overshadowed by historical archeology and art archeology. Some periods, such as the middle part of the Stone Age and the time between the cessation of Indus…
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India fascinates (almost) everyone at least after the well-known Bollywood films. But it is also becoming increasingly popular as a holiday destination. India offers a huge variety, from beautiful beaches to magnificent palaces and impressive landscapes. With such a selection…
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The coin denomination The currency is rupi (eng. Rupee). 1 rupee (symbol Rs, currency code INR) = 100 paise. Before 1957, the rupee was divided into 16 annas of 12 pies. The Reserve Bank, Reserve Bank of India, was founded…
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In this context, Indian literature stands for all literary traditions of the Indian subcontinent. If you ignore the inscriptions of Indus culture that are not interpreted, Indian literature begins in the 9th century BCE. . For several hundred years the…
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Wildlife in India is diverse and rich. Leopard and tiger are found almost all over the country, wolves in the highlands and on the steppes, otherwise the stripe hawks and golden jackals are common. The lion is extinct, except in…
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