Astivya RAS class notes

RAS(RTS) Exam Prelims Notes for History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Rajasthan

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History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Rajasthan – Major Landmarks in the History of Rajasthan, Major Dynasties, their Administrative and Revenue System. Socio-cultural Issues. – Freedom Movement , Political Awakening and Integration – Salient features of Architecture – Forts and Monuments – Arts, Paintings and Handicrafts. – Important Works of Rajasthani literature. Local … Read more

Art, Sculpture and Architecture in Kushana Empire

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  The Kushana period witnessed a remarkable development in art, sculpture and architecture. The Gandhara School of Art and Sculp­ture marked a happy blending of the Graceo-Romano-Buddhist style and techniques. The distinguishing features of the Gandhara Sculp­ture owed their origin to Greek and Roman styles yet the art essen­tially was Indian in spirit. The Gandhara … Read more

Water Pollution

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  Addition of certain substances to the water such as organic, inorganic, biological, radiological, heat, which degrades the quality of water so that it becomes unfit for use. Putrescibility is the process of decomposition of organic matter present in water by microorganisms using oxygen. Water having DO (dissolved oxygen)  content below 8.0 mg/L may be … Read more

Soil Pollution

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Soil Pollution is the Contamination of the soil by human and natural activities which may cause harmful effects on living beings. This may be due to the following factors. (i) Industrial wastes: Industries are the major causes for soil pollution Textiles, steel, paper, Cement, oil, dyeing and other industries are responsible for soil pollution. Toxic … Read more

Various Missions, Policies ,Projects and Schemes of Rajasthan- Their Objectives and Impact.

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  Rajasthan Mineral Policy  2015 Rajasthan may put about 400 small size mining leases of minerals like granite,marble and quartz under the hammer in 2015 as it looks to expand its area under mining as well as increase revenue. 9% of total mineral production in the country, is also exploring joint ventures (JV) with multi national companies (MNCs) … Read more

Famous Sayings

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        I wish for a peaceful term of India. I cannot forget that in the sky of India ,   Lord Canning serene as it is, a small cloud may arise ………..threaten to burst & overwhelm.     ‘a battle of blacks against the whites’ (on 1857 revolt)   J.W. Kaye The … Read more

SQUARE ROOT & CUBE ROOTS

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Square Root & Cube Root   Step 1: First of all group the number in pairs of 2 starting from the right.   Step 2: To get the ten’s place digit, Find the nearest square (equivalent or greater than or less than) to the first grouped pair from left and put the square root of the square.   … Read more

29 September -daily current affairs -The Hindu and Indian Express

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NASA finds evidence of liquid water on Mars In hellas impact basin. But the composition and source of water is it still unknown. Super moon and tidal flooding Super moon is a perigian spring tide that occur when the moon is either New or full and closest to the earth (perigee) causing increased tidal ranges … Read more

RAS(RTS) 2013 re-exam paper general knowledge(GK) and general science held on 31 October 2015

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The complete analysis and solution key of the RAS(RTS) 2013 re-exam paper general knowledge(GK) and general science held on 31 October 2015 will be provided by rasfreenotes team on 31 October after the RAS(RTS) exam. Please click herefor exam paper of ras(RTS) re-exam held on 31-october-2015 Click here for exam analysis for ras(RTS) re-exam held … Read more

Agriculture of Rajasthan

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  Major Agricultural Issues of Rajasthan are:- To achieve self-sufficiency in food production. To increase Agricultural production and income of farmers / farm labours. To promote sustainable use of Natural Resources such as Land and Water. To promote Soil Health Management and Integrated Nutrient Management. Promote Crop Diversification. Promote use of agricultural inputs based on … Read more