RPSC RAJASTHAN RAS RTS civil judge exam 2013 result

Sustainable Development

Bruntland Report (1983) was the first publication and recognition of the term ‘Sustainable Development’ “meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the needs of the future generation” Three pillars of sustainable development (Bruntland) Care and respect for People, Planet and Prosperity (Commercial Activities) <hence poverty alleviation, conservation and business development> These three pillars … Read more

Art, Culture, Literature and Architecture for RAS/RTS Mains and RAS/RTS Prelims

    Mughal Pahari Rajasthani/Rajput Madhubani/Mithila Manjusha/Angika Tanjore Origin Earlier Persian blend. Became Indian under Akbar. Originated in the sub-Himalayan kingdoms of 19th century. Early 16th century. Various sub-schools existed Done traditionally by the women in the villages near the town of Madhubani. It originated as floor and wall paintings.   Essentially a folk tradition … Read more

Reasons for the growth of militant nationalism

Disillusionment of the nationalists with moderate policies The moderates thought that the British could be reformed from within Politically conscious Indians were convinced that the purpose of the British rule was to exploit India economically The nationalists realized that Indian industries could not flourish except under an Indian government Disastrous famines from 1896 to 1900 … Read more

Daily current affair 8 October 2015

National war Memorial and National war Museum  at Princess Park near India Gate New Delhi. in the memory of all Indian soldiers who have made the supreme sacrifice for the country post independence. India Gate was built to Commentate the sacrifice of 13,300 soldiers who died in World War 1 and third Anglo Afghan war … Read more

Genome and Various Genome Projects for RAS/RTS Exam

1000 Genomes Project
launched in January 2008, is an international research effort to establish by far the most detailed catalogue of human genetic variation.
Human Genome Project
HGP was an international scientific research project with a goal to determine the sequence of chemical base pairs which make up DNA and to identify and map the genes of the human genome. Began in 1990 and ended in 2003.
Genome
The genome is the entirety of an organism’s hereditary information. It is coded either in DNA or RNA (for many viruses).
International HapMap Project
The International HapMap Project is an organization whose goal is to develop a haplotype map of the human genome, which will describe the common patterns of human genetic variation. It is a collaboration among researchers at academic centers, non-profit biomedical research groups and private companies in Canada, China, Japan, Nigeria, UK and the US.
1000 Plant Genomes Project
Started in 2008, the aim of the project is to obtain the transcriptome (expressed genes) of 1000 different plant species. Headed by Dr. Wong and Dr. Deyholos of the University of Alberta.

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RAS Pre Exam solved Paper 1998

1.Which district has Highest Population growth during 1981-1991: A. Jaipur B. Banswara C. Bikaner D. Ajmer Ans: C 2. According to census 1991, the % of SC, ST in rajasthan: A. 17.29 AND 12.44 B. 13.84 AND 6.77 C. 1729 AND 13.82 D. 12.44 AND 6.77 Ans: A 3. The main cause of frequent drought … Read more