GPSC Prelims and Mains Notes, GPSC Test Series
The Pallava rule formed a golden epoch in the cultural history of south India. The period under the Pallavas was marked by considerable literary activities and cultural revival. The Pallavas warmly patronized Sanskrit language and most of the literary records of the time were composed in that language. Due to the cultural renaissance and … Read more Civilization and Culture of the Pallavas
Fresh water ecosystems- The salt content of fresh bodies is very low, always less than 5 ppt (parts per thousand). E.g lakes, ponds, pools, springs, streams, and rivers Marine ecosystems – the water bodies containing salt concentration equal to or above that of sea water (i.e., 35 ppt or above). E.g shallow seas and … Read more AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM
Geopolitical Conflict is the Military engagements and diplomatic crises between nations with global implications and which even threatens in extreme circumstance to the survival of humanity.Various types of Geopolitical Conflicts are as follows:- Ø Conventional War:-The engagement of two or more nations in military conflict, using conventional weapons to target military infrastructure and invade/defend sovereignty … Read more Current Geopolitical Conflict Zones
Age Problems Important Formulas on “Problems on Ages”: If the current age is x, then ntimes the age is nx. If the current age is x, then age nyears later/hence = x+ n. If the current age is x, then age nyears ago = x– n. The ages in a ratio a: bwill be ax and bx. 5. If the current age is x, then 1 of the age is … Read more AGE PROBLEMS
RAJASTHAN Committee gives nod to Rajasthan’s water project The National Steering Committee on Climate Change (NSCCC) recently approved three detailed project reports (DPRs) submitted by the states for funding under the National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC). Among the three DPRs approved, one pertained to Rajasthan’s ‘Mukhya Mantri Jal Swavlamban Abhiyan’. The … Read more 22.07.17 Rajasthan (RPSC) Current Affairs
Deserts are formed in regions with less than 25 cm of annual rainfall, .or sometimes in hot regions where there is more rainfall, but unevenly distributed in the annual cycle. Lack’ of rain in the mid latitude is often due to stable high pressure zones; deserts in temperate regions often lie in “rain shadows”, that … Read more Hot DESERT ECOSYSTEM
Aquatic systems are not called biomes, The major differences between the various aquatic zones are due to salinity, levels of dissolved nutrients; water temperature, depth of sunlight penetration. Fresh Water Ecosystem-Fresh water ecosystem are classified as lotic (moving water) or lentic (still or stagnant water). Marine Ecosystem- Estuaries-Coastal bays, river mouths and … Read more Aquatic Zones
RAJASTHAN Alumni associations at govt schools soon in Rajasthan State education department will ask the district education officers to form alumni associations in each government secondary and senior secondary schools from the coming academic session. It aims to bring confidence among students and seek assistance from the alumni in developing infrastructure. The formal announcement of … Read more 21.02.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Araiyavali becomes first dispute-free hamlet in Rajasthan. ð Araiyavali village in Hanumangarh district has got the distinction of being declared the first ”dispute free” panchayat in the state relating to water and revenue disputes. These disputes comprised a major chunk of all litigations taking years to be solved and sometimes even leading to violent crimes like murders. ð The drastic change … Read more 02.08.2017 & 03.08.2017 Rajasthan (RPSC) Current Affairs
The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is an intergovernmental treaty developed to address the problem of climate change. The Convention, which sets out an agreed framework for dealing with the issue, was negotiated from February 1991 to May 1992 and opened for signature at the June 1992 UN Conference on Environment and Development … Read more DMPQ-United Nations Framework Convention on Climate change