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Jahangir Emperor Jahangir strengthened the Mughal Empire in India after his father Akbar. Jahangir was born on 31st August, 1569 and was named Nuruddin Salim Jahangir. Nuruddin has been derived from Arabic which means “light of faith”. Jahangir is a Persian word which means “world conqueror”. Jahangir was an able administrator who had … Read more The Mughals 4
Sugar Industry of India India is the world’s largest producer of sugarcane and second largest producer of sugar after Cuba. But India becomes the largest producer if gur and khandsari are also included. Historical background India has a long tradition of manufacturing sugar. References of sugar making by the Indians are found even … Read more Sugar Industry Of India
RAJASTHAN Rural Rajasthan to be ODF by March 31 ALL the 9,891 gram panchayats in Rajasthan will be open defecation free (ODF) by March 31,2018. There are 246 gram panchayats with 14,000 households that have not yet become ODF. But they will also meet the target by March 31, the official said. … Read more 24.03.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
vs Traditionalism Westernisation The role of Westernisation has been very significant in understanding the socio-cultural changes of modern India. British rule produced radical and lasting changes in the Indian society and culture. TheBritish brought with them, unlike the previous invaders, new technology, institutions, knowledge,beliefs, and values. These have become the main source of social … Read more Westernisation And Modernization
GOA Goa varsity adopts five villages under central scheme Goa University (GU) has set up a directorate of Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) on campus, and the varsity under the central government scheme has adopted the five villages of Nauxi-Pirabhat, Cacra, Siridao-Palem, Marcaim and Gudi-Paroda. The villages are mix of those located in the campus neighbourhood and … Read more 20.06.18 Goa (GoaPSC) Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Rajasthan Architecture: Taragarh Fort Taragarh Fortor ‘Star Fort’ is the most impressive of structures of city of Ajmer in Indian state of Rajasthan. A rather ramshackle fort, with its overgrown vegetation, It was constructed in 1354 upon a steep hillside. There are three gateways to the fort, well known as Lakshmi Pol, Phuta Darwaza … Read more 21-22.04.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs
GOA Candolim health centre to get ‘int’l facilities’ The medical facilities at government health centres and hospitals in Goa are the best amongst all states, said chief minister Pramod Sawant. Calangute MLA Michael Lobo said the state government has sanctioned Rs 20 crore for the new wing of the PHC. “When Manohar Parrikar … Read more 19-20.01.20 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs
Magnetic storm A magnetic storm is a period of rapid magnetic field variation. It can last from hours to days. Magnetic storms have two basic causes: The Sun sometimes emits a strong surge of solar wind called a coronal mass ejection. This gust of solar wind disturbs the outer part of the … Read more Magnetic Storm
The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts, 1992, which gave Constitutional status to panchayati raj institutions (PRIs) and urban local bodies (ULBs) respectively, in both letter and spirit in order to bring about greater decentralisation and increase the involvement of the community in planning and implementing schemes and, thus, increase accountability. The Amendments left important … Read more The Panchayats functions and responsibilities with special reference to 73rd and 74th Constitutional amendments
A fuel cell uses the chemical energy of hydrogen or another fuel to cleanly and efficiently produce electricity. If hydrogen is the fuel, electricity, water, and heat are the only products. Fuel cells are unique in terms of the variety of their potential applications; they can provide power for systems as large as a utility … Read more DMPQ-Discuss the functioning of Fuel cell and how it is going the serve the problem of energy deficiency and climate change.