Prelims Notes

Indian Agriculture- Current Status, Issues & initiatives.

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Indian Agriculture Mainstay of Indian Economy Since independence, undergone a change from being the sector contributing the highest share to the GDP to one contributing the lowest share. Agriculture is a state subject. GDP contribution (Agriculture and allied sector) 5 pc in 1950-51 7 pc in 2008-09 and 14.6 pc in 2009-10. It was 19 … Read more Indian Agriculture- Current Status, Issues & initiatives.

DMPQ- What are the different Types of biodiversity?

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There are three interrelated hierarchical levels of biodiversity namely, genetic diversity, species diversity and community or ecosystem diversity. Genetic diversity It describes the variation in the number and types of genes as well as chromosomes present in different species. The magnitude of variation in genes of a species increases with increase in size and environmental … Read more DMPQ- What are the different Types of biodiversity?

India under the British Rule

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  The economic consequences of the British rule can be studied under three heads: Decline of Indian Handicrafts and progressive ruralisation of the Indian economy Growth of the new land system and the commercialisation of Indian agriculture Process of industrial transition of India Decline of Handicrafts While India was an exporter of Handicrafts before the … Read more India under the British Rule

DMPQ- What are the different methods of solid waste treatment?

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Different methods are used for treatment of solid waste and the choice of proper method depends upon refuse characteristics, land area available and disposal cost they are as follows Incineration Compaction Pyrolysis Gasification Composting Incineration It is a controlled combustion process for burning solid wastes in presence of excess air (oxygen) at high temperature of … Read more DMPQ- What are the different methods of solid waste treatment?

Natural Hazards : Floods, Droughts, Cyclones, Landslides

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  Natural Hazards of India Disaster A disaster is a sudden, calamitous event that seriously disrupts the functioning of a community or society and causes human, material and economic or environmental losses that exceed the community’s capacity to cope using its own resources. Vulnerability + Hazard =Disaster Vulnerability- it is defined as the diminished capacity of … Read more Natural Hazards : Floods, Droughts, Cyclones, Landslides

Foreign Trade Policy 2009-14

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Highlights of Foreign Trade Policy 2009-14

Higher Support for Market and Product Diversification
1. Incentive schemes expanded by way of addition of new products and markets.

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31.08.2017 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

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RAJASTHAN   Rajasthan: Cleanliness drive in schools from September 1   The education department is going to hold a cleanliness drive in all government schools of the state from September 1-15. During the 15-day drive, schools will celebrate nail-cleaning day, hand wash day and toilet awareness day. Principals have been directed to clean water tanks and premises … Read more 31.08.2017 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

28.07.17 Rajasthan (RPSC) Current Affairs

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RAJASTHAN   ·       MOU INKED TO PROMOTE TRAINING IN HANDPUMP MISTRI TRADE IN THE STATE A MoU being signed with WSSO (Water and Sanitation Support Organisation) for providing training in Handpumpmistri trade under Regular Skill Training Program (RSTP) of Rajasthan Skill and Livelihoods Development Corporation (RSLDC). Under the MoU 2000 youth will be trained to … Read more 28.07.17 Rajasthan (RPSC) Current Affairs

01.02.18 Jammu&Kashmir(J&KPSC) Current Affairs

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J & K Electoral rolls of 1951 not must for state subject certificates: Govt   For the course preparation of a permanent state subject, it is not mandatoryfor the residents of Jammu and Kashmir to have their names in the electoral rolls of 1951 and 1957.   The electoral rolls of 1951 and 1957 were … Read more 01.02.18 Jammu&Kashmir(J&KPSC) Current Affairs