APPSC Prelims and Mains Notes, APPSC Test Series
RAJASTHAN School mergers brought down enrolments: Study The merger of schools in 2014-16 by the previous government has reduced enrolments across social groups (ST, SC and OBC) by around 6 per cent. The decline was higher than the average decline of 1.4 per cent registered across the state during the same period in non-merged … Read more
RAJASTHAN State govt procures superfood quinoa at ₹5,000/quintal After introducing Quinoa as a new cash crop in Rajasthan due to its high commercial value, the state government has so far purchased 150 quintals of the crop from farmers. Quinoa, whose seeds mini kit, were distributed to farmers of 13 districts of Rajasthan in … Read more
Secularism India is a multi religious and multi cultural country from its known history.Greatness of our nation is highlighted by the unity in diversity maintained by various sections of Indian society. Secularism in the multi-cultural, multi-lingual and plural society of India a significant role to play in reducing religious conflicts and persecution, upholding human rights … Read more
Saints of Rajasthan Saints of Rajasthan can be Characterized as Bhakti saints and Warior saints. Famous Bhakti Saints of Rajasthan are:- Dadu Dayal Mira Bai Lal Das Charan Das Mavaji Note: we will try to explain them in detail shortly Warrior Saints of Rajasthan took the responsibility to protect the Dharma from the invaders and finally … Read more
Current Electricity Electric current is the rate of flow of electric charge through a conducting medium with respect to time. It is caused by drift of free electrons through a conductor to a particular direction.Charges in motion constitute an electric current. Such currents occur naturally in many situations. Lightning is one such phenomenon in which … Read more
Bihari Award of K.K. Birla foundation – 2015-16: Dr Bhagvati Lal Vyas for his Rajasthani creation “Kanth su aave hai sabad” – 2014:-Om Thanvi for his creation Mohanjodhro – 2013:-Chandra prakash deval for his creation Hirna th Mharana pratap Award 2016 : 6 March 2016:- ÿ Maharana Udai Singh Award – This … Read more
Forts of Rajasthan Rajasthan is a treasure of history and heritage. The stories of the valor of the Princely clans of the region are legends. These valiant rulers have been long gone but their legacy still lives. The Forts, Palaces, Mahals and Temples are reminiscences of the glories of the rulers. The forts … Read more
RAJASTHAN In Rajasthan, 40% children underweight, 44% anaemic Despite efforts to tackle malnutrition in Rajasthan, 40.9 percent children under five years are underweight and 44.4 percent are anaemic, according to the Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey. The survey report reveals that 26 percent children aged 5-9 years and 36.8 percent children aged 10-19 years … Read more
RAJASTHAN Solar pumps may help cut subsidized power in Rajasthan The Budget proposals provided a fillip to the vibrant solar sector in Rajasthan. As per the proposals, the import of solar tempered glass for manufacture of solar cells will be exempted from customs duty. The decision will reduce the cost of manufacturing and eventually the cost … Read more
March 17, 2016 admin 0 Comments Treaty Signed/Into force Major Points Aarhus Convention on Access to information for public participation in decision making and access to justice in environmental matters 1998 Aarhus is a Danish city Adopted at the fourth ministerial conference in the ‘Environment for Europe’ process Links environmental rights and human rights India – No … Read more