Prelims Notes

Non- metallic and conventional minerals [coal,petroleum and natural gas), (c) hydro electricity and non conventional sources of energy (Solar, Wind, bio-gas),(d) energy sources Their distribution and conservation.

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  Petroleum, natural gas, coal, nitrogen, uranium and water power are examples of conventional sources of energy. They’re also called non-renewable sources of energy and are mainly fossil fuels, except water power. Rising growth of population has created a tremendous pressure on the conventional resources of energy and thus the concept of sustainable development get prominent … Read more Non- metallic and conventional minerals [coal,petroleum and natural gas), (c) hydro electricity and non conventional sources of energy (Solar, Wind, bio-gas),(d) energy sources Their distribution and conservation.

BIOTIC INTERACTION

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  The interaction between the organisms is fundamental for its survival and functioning of ecosystem as a whole. Type of Biotic Interaction Mutualism: both species benefit. Example: in pollination mutualisms, the pollinator gets food (pollen, nectar), and the plant has its pollen transferred to other flowers for cross-fertilization (reproduction).   Commensalism: one species benefits, the … Read more BIOTIC INTERACTION

06.08.2017 Rajasthan (RPSC) Current Affairs

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RAJASTHAN Rajasthan Government Launched Bhamashah Sahyog Yojana at Festival of Education.   Rajasthan Government’s Sahyog Scheme Provides Funds to BPL Families for Girl Marriages. Under Sahyog Scheme, all the BPL families in Rajasthan will be awarded a set amount to marry their daughters. After the amendment of this scheme in 2009, the government has raised … Read more 06.08.2017 Rajasthan (RPSC) Current Affairs

what is International Date Line? 4 marks 2010

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The International Date Line (IDL) is an imaginary line of longitude on the Earth’s surface located at about 180 degrees east (or west) of the Greenwich Meridian. The International Date Line separates two consecutive calendar days. Immediately to the left of the International Date Line (the date) is always one day ahead of the date … Read more what is International Date Line? 4 marks 2010

03-04.06.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs

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GOA Colleges allowed to increase seats by 10% Goa University’s (GU) academic council has given affiliated colleges blanket approval to increase the number of seats for their first year (FY) courses by 10%. This is the third straight year that GU has issued this approval, and is meant to enable colleges to accomodate more students.   The … Read more 03-04.06.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs

Important Treaties

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Treaty of Pondicherry     After the II Carinatic war. Muhammad Ali, son of late Anwar-ud-din was         accepted as the Nawab of Carinatic.   Treaty of Mangalore     Signed between Tipu & British in 1784. Under this Tipu withdrew his army   1784     from Carinatic & English withdrew … Read more Important Treaties