RPSC Prelims 2014 result

Climate Change Mitigation

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Alternative Energy sources Renewable energy Nuclear Power Reduce the carbon intensity of fossil fuels Energy efficiency and conservation Transport and urban planning Building design Reforestation and avoid deforestation Eliminating waste methane Geoengineering Greenhouse gas remediation Biomass Carbon air capture Carbon capture and storage Societal control Population Sustainable life-style

The Asiatic Society of bengal

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? founded in 1784, by Sir William Jones, a British lawyer and Orientalist, to encourage Oriental studies. ? it was the vehicle for his ideas about the importance of Hindu culture and learning and about the vital role of Sanskrit in the Aryan languages. ? Headquarters are in Kolkata. ? The society owns an art collection … Read more The Asiatic Society of bengal

Daily current affair 5 October 2015

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Problems with criminal justice system National crime record Bureau figures for 2014 states that almost 68 % of the inmates of India’s overflowing prison are under trial and 70 % of those converts are illiterate in 1987 The Law Commission recognised that the low operation ratio is  leading pendency in courts and had recommended that … Read more Daily current affair 5 October 2015

Genome and Various Genome Projects for RAS/RTS Exam

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1000 Genomes Project
launched in January 2008, is an international research effort to establish by far the most detailed catalogue of human genetic variation.
Human Genome Project
HGP was an international scientific research project with a goal to determine the sequence of chemical base pairs which make up DNA and to identify and map the genes of the human genome. Began in 1990 and ended in 2003.
Genome
The genome is the entirety of an organism’s hereditary information. It is coded either in DNA or RNA (for many viruses).
International HapMap Project
The International HapMap Project is an organization whose goal is to develop a haplotype map of the human genome, which will describe the common patterns of human genetic variation. It is a collaboration among researchers at academic centers, non-profit biomedical research groups and private companies in Canada, China, Japan, Nigeria, UK and the US.
1000 Plant Genomes Project
Started in 2008, the aim of the project is to obtain the transcriptome (expressed genes) of 1000 different plant species. Headed by Dr. Wong and Dr. Deyholos of the University of Alberta.

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RAS(RTS) Exam Prelims Notes for History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Rajasthan

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History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Rajasthan – Major Landmarks in the History of Rajasthan, Major Dynasties, their Administrative and Revenue System. Socio-cultural Issues. – Freedom Movement , Political Awakening and Integration – Salient features of Architecture – Forts and Monuments – Arts, Paintings and Handicrafts. – Important Works of Rajasthani literature. Local … Read more RAS(RTS) Exam Prelims Notes for History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Rajasthan

Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD)

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Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) is a set of steps designed to use market/financial incentives in order to reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases from deforestation and forest degradation. Its original objective is to reduce green house gases but it can deliver “co-benefits” such as biodiversity conservation and poverty alleviation. REDD+ is … Read more Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD)

Rajasthan Culture and History-RAS/RTS Mains Topic wise Solved Question Papers

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Guess Questions:- Rajasthan’s handicraft have its historical and multiple importance, describe? Expect on the relation between ruler and samanta/feudatory after the treaty with the Moughals? Name the Institute which is famous for the exhibiting of puppets. In how many parts Rajasthan is divided in the sight of folk Dramas? Which writer demonstrate the predatory history … Read more Rajasthan Culture and History-RAS/RTS Mains Topic wise Solved Question Papers

RAS Pre Exam solved Paper 2013

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RAS(RTS) Exam Mains Notes for paper 1 General Studies

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  History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Rajasthan. Click here for old questions  Major Landmarks in the History of Rajasthan, Major Dynasties, their Administrative and Revenue System. Socio-cultural Issues.  Freedom Movement , Political Awakening and Integration Salient features of Architecture – Forts and Monuments Arts, Paintings and Handicrafts. Important Works of Rajasthani literature. … Read more RAS(RTS) Exam Mains Notes for paper 1 General Studies

World War I and Gadar movement

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World War I and Indian Nationalism Increasing number of Indians from Punjab were emigrating to North America. The British government thought that these emigrants would be affected by the idea of liberty. Hence, they tried to restrict emigration. Tarak Nath Das, an Indian student in Canada, started a paper called Free Hindustan. The Hindi Association … Read more World War I and Gadar movement