GPSC Prelims and Mains Notes, GPSC Test Series
Biosphere is a part of the earth where life can exist. represents a highly integrated and interacting zone comprising of atmosphere (air), hydrosphere (water) and lithosphere (land) Life in the biosphere is abundant between 200 metres (660 feet) below the surface of the ocean and about 6,000 metres (20,000 feet) above sea level. absent at … Read more Biosphere
After four decades, CITES remains one of the cornerstones of international conservation. There are 183 member Parties and trade is regulated in more than 35,000 species. Representatives of CITES nations meet every two to three years at a Conference of the Parties to review progress and adjust the lists of protected species, which is grouped … Read more DMPQ- Mention the listing of species in categories with different levels of protection by CITES.
RAJASTHAN 3rd edition of Indo-UK military exercise begins in Rajasthan The third edition of the Indo-UK Army exercise ‘Ajeya Warrior 2017’ began at Mahajan field firing ranges in Rajasthan. The training contingents comprise one company each from 20th Battalion, The Rajputana Rifles from the Indian Army and from the 1st Battalion, The Royal Anglian Regiment of the British Army. … Read more 06-12-2017 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
Forests fires are as old as the forests themselves. They pose a threat not only to the forest wealth but also to the entire regime to fauna and flora seriously disturbing the b io-diversity and the ecology and environment of a region. During summer, when there is no rain for months, the forests become littered … Read more DMPQ- What are forest Fires? What are the causes of Forest fires?
The rapid pace of population growth has led to the excessive utilization of natural resources. Huge population also leads to huge production of wastes. The resultant outcomes are loss of biodiversity, pollution of air, water and soil and increased pressure on arable land. All these have been putting great stress on the environment. If … Read more Population, environment and development
Basic Structure The basic structure doctrine is an Indian judicial principle that the Constitution of India has certain basic features that cannot be altered or destroyed through amendments by the parliament. Key among these “basic features”, are the fundamental rights granted to individuals by the constitution. The doctrine thus forms the basis of a limited … Read more Basic Structure-For RAS RTS Mains and Ras RTS Prelims Examination
RAJASTHAN Raje govt makes singing anthem must in hostels To “evoke” nationalism in students, state department of social justice and empowerment (SJE) has issued a directive to all 789 hostels for OBC, SC and STstudents under its aegis in Rajasthan to ensure that all inmates gather to sing the national anthem at 7am daily. The national … Read more 28.11.17 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Vasundhara Raje launched `Swachhta Hi Seva’ campaign Chief minister Vasundhara Raje launched the Centre’s fortnight-long sanitation campaign`Swachhta Hi Seva’ (cleanliness is service) from Jaipur state hangar. This year, the state is leaving no stone unturned to secure top position in the Swachh Survekshan-2018 ranking. The Centre recently announced that the survey will rank 500 cities … Read more 23 & 24.09.17 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
Harijan Bandhu, Harijan Sevak Mahatma Gandhi Samvad Kaumudi, Mirat-al-Akhbar Raja Ram Mohun Roy Tattvabodhini Patrika Maharishi Devendranath Tagore Indian Mirror Maharishi Devendranath Tagore Banga Darshan Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay Maratha (English) & Kesari (Marathi) Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak The Punjabi, ‘The Pupil’ (English) Lala Lajpat Rai New India … Read more Newspapers/Magazines/Weeklies
Forest ecosystem includes a complex assemblage of different kinds of biotic communities. Optimum conditions such as temperature and ground moisture are responsible for the establishment of forest communities. Forests may be evergreen or deciduous which are distinguished on the basis of leaf into broad-leafed or needle leafed coniferous forests in the case of … Read more FOREST ECOSYSTEM