Astivya RAS notes

Morley-Minto Reforms, 1909 and Growth of Communalism

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Morley-Minto Reforms, 1909 Increased the number of elected members in the Imperial Legislative Council and the provincial council However, most of the elected members were elected indirectly The reformed councils still enjoyed no real power, being merely advisory bodies. Introduced separate electorates under which all Muslims were grouped in separate constituencies from which Muslims alone … Read more Morley-Minto Reforms, 1909 and Growth of Communalism

Role and Functions of Reserve Bank of India for Ras /Rts Mains and ras/rts Prelims Examination

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Role of RBI Pre-reform Post-reform Developmental Role: the developmental role has increased in view of the changing structure of the economy with a focus on SMEs and financial inclusion Priority Sector Lending: Introduced from 1974 with public sector banks. Extended to all commercial banks by 1992 In the revised guidelines for PSL the thrust is … Read more Role and Functions of Reserve Bank of India for Ras /Rts Mains and ras/rts Prelims Examination

Test 1 :-Geography of India

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[WATU 10]

World War I and Indian Nationalism-

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Increasing number of Indians from Punjab were emigrating to North America. The British government thought that these emigrants would be affected by the idea of liberty. Hence, they tried to restrict emigration. Tarak Nath Das, an Indian student in Canada, started a paper called Free Hindustan. The Hindi Association was setup in Portland in May … Read more World War I and Indian Nationalism-

Multipurpose Projects & Hydro-Electric Projects in India

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Damodar Valley Project—- Damodar—– West Bengal & Jharkhand. It includes Maithon & Tilaiya Dam on Barakar river in Bihar, Konar Dam (Konar river) & Panchet Dam (Damodar). Rihand Dam —-Rihand —–Uttar Pradesh Nagarjunasagar Project —–Krishna—- Andhra Pradesh. Consists of two canals – Lal Bahadur Canal (Left) & Jawahar canal (Right). Tungabhadra Project Tungabhadra JV of … Read more Multipurpose Projects & Hydro-Electric Projects in India

Non- metallic and conventional minerals [coal,petroleum and natural gas), (c) hydro electricity and non conventional sources of energy (Solar, Wind, bio-gas),(d) energy sources Their distribution and conservation.

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  Petroleum, natural gas, coal, nitrogen, uranium and water power are examples of conventional sources of energy. They’re also called non-renewable sources of energy and are mainly fossil fuels, except water power. Rising growth of population has created a tremendous pressure on the conventional resources of energy and thus the concept of sustainable development get prominent … Read more Non- metallic and conventional minerals [coal,petroleum and natural gas), (c) hydro electricity and non conventional sources of energy (Solar, Wind, bio-gas),(d) energy sources Their distribution and conservation.

Rajasthan : Physical regions of rajasthan

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Rajasthan is devided into four main physical regions which are as follows:- 1:- Western Desert Plains 2:- Aravalli Region (part of Gondwana land) Gurushikar 1722 m 3:- Eastern Plains 4:- Hadoti Region (Black Soil)       Western Desert Plains  it has following sub regions: ghagar plains shekhawati region nagori highlands luni basin It covers … Read more Rajasthan : Physical regions of rajasthan

Social and Religious reform movements in the 19th and 20th century. For Ras RTS Mains and Ras RTS Prelims Exam

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Rajaram Mohan Roy :-Laid stress on the study of English & established the Hindu College in Calcutta alongwith David Hare. Maharishi Devendranath Tagore :-The grandfather of Rabindranath Tagore. He inspired a number of thinkers like Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar & Akshay Kumar Datta who became Brahmo Samaj  members. He din’t perform his fathers antyeshti samskara as it … Read more Social and Religious reform movements in the 19th and 20th century. For Ras RTS Mains and Ras RTS Prelims Exam

Growth, Development & Planning with special reference to Rajasthan.

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  Economic Growth Economic growth means an increase in real GDP. This increase in real GDP means there is an increase in the value of national output / national expenditure. Economic growth is an important macro-economic objective because it enables increased living standards and helps create new jobs. Measurement of Economic Growth Economic growth is … Read more Growth, Development & Planning with special reference to Rajasthan.

Daily current affair 2 October 2015 of the hindu and indian express

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Various rates of RBI Repo rate is the rate at which banks can borrow from RBI Yield on Government Bonds  is the rate at which the government can borrow from the market and is a benchmark for companies issuing bonds Base bank rate is the rate at which companies and individual get loan from the … Read more Daily current affair 2 October 2015 of the hindu and indian express