GPSC Prelims and Mains Notes, GPSC Test Series
Hierarchy The literal meaning of hierarchy is the rule of control of the higher over the lower. Hierarchy means a graded organisation of several successive levels in which one of the lower level is immediately subordinate to the next higher one and through it to the other higher steps right up to the top. The … Read more Principles of organization: Hierarchy, Span of control and unity of command
Howard Gardner initially formulated a list of seven intelligences. His listing was provisional. The first two have been typically valued in schools; the next three are usually associated with the arts; and the final two are what Howard Gardner called ‘personal intelligences.’ Today there are nine intelligences and the possibility of others may eventually … Read more Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligence
Revision notes/ quick bytes Paper I, Part C: Accounting and Auditing: Internal Control Internal Control: Internal control comprises of the plan of the organisation and all the coordinate methods and measures adopted within a business to safeguard its measures adopted within a business to safeguard its assets, check the accuracy and reliability of its … Read more RAS Mains Revision notes/ quick bytes Paper I, Part C: Accounting and Auditing: Internal Control
Caste ,Class & Occupation The caste system is a classification of people into four hierarchically ranked castes called varnas. They are classified according to occupation and determine access to wealth, power, and privilege. The Brahmans, usually priests and scholars, are at the top. Next are the Kshatriyas, or political rulers and soldiers. They are followed … Read more Caste Class & Occupation
Eco-System-An ecosystem is defined as a structural and functional unit of biosphere consisting of community of living beings and the physical environment, both interacting and exchanging materials between them. It includes plants, trees, animals, fish, birds, micro-organisms, water, soil, and people. When an ecosystem is healthy (i.e. sustainable) it means that all the elements live … Read more Concept of Ecosystem, Structure and Function of Ecosystem
What is a Biosphere Reserve? A Biosphere Reserve is a special ecosystem or a specialized environment with a flora and fauna that require protection and nurturing. These reserves are managed and studied for the conservation of various life forms found here. They are subjects of scientific and natural interest. According to UNESCO, “Biosphere reserves … Read more Biosphere reserves
RESPONSIBILITY ACCOUNTING Responsibility accounting is a management control system based on the principles of delegating and locating responsibility. The authority is delegated on responsibility centre and accounting for the responsibility centre. Responsibility accounting is a system under which managers are given decisions making authority and responsibility for each activity occurring within a specific area of … Read more RESPONSIBILITY & SOCIAL ACCOUNTING
FUNCTIONS OF MANAGEMENT : COORDINATION AND CONTROL COORDINATION “The Harmonization of activities of different work groups and departments.” Coordination is the orderly arrangement of individual and group efforts to provide unity of action in the pursuit of a common goal. All these departments must function in an integrated manner so that … Read more Function of Management-Coordination and Control
Biotechnology is defined as the industrial application of living organisms and their biological processes such as biochemistry, microbiology, and genetic engineering, in order to make best use of the microorganisms for the benefit of mankind. Modern biotechnology provides breakthrough products and technologies to combat debilitating and rare diseases, reduce our environmental footprint, feed the hungry, … Read more Application of Biotechnology and concerned Ethical and Intellectual Property Right Issues
First Aid in Sports First Aid in Sports is an important part of any sport. If there is an incident in sports, then all the facilities are provided by the doctors. If the incident is more big then it is refer to the hospital. Players have different types of injury. Acute Injuries The primary goal … Read more First Aid in Sports