APPSC Prelims and Mains Notes, APPSC Test Series
The rapid growth of technology, upgradation of technical innovations and a high rate of obsolescence in the electronics industry have led to one of the fastest growing waste streams in the world which consist of end of life electrical and electronic equipment products. It comprises a whole range of electrical and electronic items such as … Read more
Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Health link are https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_FR6Jkv0z2ceFBXTnpyaXdFYkk/edit?usp=sharing it states dat rural health but articles cover urban health too Education link is https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_FR6Jkv0z2cbENTY0xpNVdzaVU/edit?usp=sharing
DRY FARMING IN INDIA The spread in the regions where the average annual rainfall is less than 75 cm. rainfall is scanty and uncertain, where hot and dry conditions prevail. It is not only that the average annual rainfall is low, the variability of rainfall in these areas varies between 25 to 60 per cent. … Read more
Bihar After Saadat Khan, *Safdarjung* became the king who was an impartial ruler & carried out many reforms & was made the wazir of mughal empire. Shuja-ud-Daula succeded him to throne. He was also made the wazir of mughal … Read more
The Kyoto Protocol has put in place three flexibility mechanisms to reduce emission of Green House Gases. Although the Protocol places maximum responsibility of reducing emissions on the developed countries by committing them to specific emission targets, the three mechanisms are based on the premise that reduction of emissions in any part of the globe … Read more
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UK-India Business Climate Leaders Group has been constituted. Comprising of leading CEOs the group will work on synergystic business for carbon reduction and joint work to evolve national emission reduction strategies.
FDI could be streamlined into low carbon initiatives.
Rajasthan Tenancy Act, 1955 Important Definitions of the Act (Imp for Two markers) Agricultural Year : means the year commencing on the first day of July and ending on the thirtieth day of June next following. Agriculture [s.5(2)]: shall include horticulture, [cattle breeding, diary farming],[ poultry farming and forestry development]. Agriculturist [s.5(3)]: shall mean a … Read more
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
The process of industrial transition divided into: industrial growth during the 19th century and industrial progress during the 20th century Industrial growth during the 19th century Decline of indigenous industries and the rise of large scale modern industries 1850-55: first cotton mill, first jute mill and the first coal mine established. Railway also introduced. … Read more
Classcial Theories: Halley’s Thermal concept: Indian monsoon is because of contrast between Indian Subcontinent and adjoining Indian Ocean. Halley’s theory, suggested in 1686, considers the summer monsoon to be a regional phenomenon. Aerological concept: This was suggested by R. Scherhag in 1948. According to this theory, monsoon circulation develops due to changes in air … Read more