Astivya notes

RAS(RTS) Exam Prelims Notes for Economic Concepts and Indian Economy

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Economic Concepts and Indian Economy For Notes Click Here Basic Concepts of Economics – Basic Knowledge of Budgeting, Banking, Public Finance, National Income, Growth and Development – Accounting- Concept, Tools and Uses in Administration – Stock Exchange and Share Market – Fiscal and Monetary Policies – Subsidies, Public Distribution System – e-Commerce – Inflation- Concept, … Read more RAS(RTS) Exam Prelims Notes for Economic Concepts and Indian Economy

Cultural Achievements of the Pallavas

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Civilization and Culture of the Pallavas 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 … Read more Cultural Achievements of the Pallavas

Ray optics

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Ray Optics The wave model of light has one serious drawback, though: Unlike other wave phenomena such as sound, or surface waves, it wasn‟t clear what the medium was that supported light waves. Giving it a name – the “luminiferous aether” – didn‟t help. James Clerk Maxwell‟s (1831 – 1879) theory of electromagnetism, however, showed … Read more Ray optics

economy

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here are the books, articles and notes for following topics Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Government Budgeting. Effects of liberalization on the economy,changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.   Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads,Airports, Railways etc.   Investment … Read more economy

Properties of matter

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Properties of matter Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space. At a minimum, matter requires at least one subatomic particle, although most matter consists of atoms. The two properties of matter are: • Mass – amount or quantity of matter • Volume – amount of space occupiedphysical properties – inherent characteristics of … Read more Properties of matter

History- Ancient, Medieval, Modern and Culture-RAS/RTS Mains Topic wise Solved Question Papers

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IAS Questions The ancient civilization in Indian sub-continent differed from those of Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece in that its culture and traditions have been preserved without a breakdown to the present day. Comment.  12.5-2015 Mesolithic rock cut architecture of India not only reflects the cultural life of the times but also a fine aesthetic sense … Read more History- Ancient, Medieval, Modern and Culture-RAS/RTS Mains Topic wise Solved Question Papers

Soils of Rajasthan

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Rajasthan : Soils of Rajasthan The soils of Rajasthan are complex, and highly variable, reflecting a variety of differing parent materials, physiographic land features, range of distribution of rainfall and its effects, etc.  However, broadly, the soils can be put in five major groups, based on the basic fabric of soils i.e. soil texture which … Read more Soils of Rajasthan

MONEY SUPPLY

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Money Supply Money supply is the entire stock of currency and other liquid instruments in a country’s economy as of a particular time. The money supply can include cash, coins and balances held in checking and savings accounts. Money Supply can be estimated as narrow or broad money. There are four measures of money supply … Read more MONEY SUPPLY

Movements/Organizations

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Aligarh Movement Sir Sayyed Ahmad Khan Deoband Represented  by  Mohammad  Qasim  Nanautavi  &  Rashid  Ahmad  Gangohi. Movement Nanautavi founded the ‘Dar-ul-Ullema’ madrasa at Deoband. This movement was   strictly  based  on  Islamic  tradition unlike liberal  Aligarh movement.   The  also   promulgated a fatwa against Sayyid Ahmad’s associations. In 1919, Mufti Liyaqat   Ullah  Sahib  founded  … Read more Movements/Organizations

Mineral Resources of India:Non Metalic

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Limestone M.P, Chattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan Dolomite Orissa (Birmitrapur in Sundergarh District-largest in India), M.P & Chattisgarh Phosphate Rajasthan (Udaipur) Uttaranchal (Dehradun), M.P. (Jhabua), U.P. (Lalitpur) Kaolin Kerala is largest producer. Mica Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand (Kodarma-Large) & Rajasthan Gypsum Rajasthan & J & K. Steatite Rajasthan. It is also called soapstone/ Potstone. Magnesite Tamil Nadu … Read more Mineral Resources of India:Non Metalic