Paleo-river found near Narmada: Research* As per a group of researchers traces of Paleo-river has been found in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh. What is a Paleo-river? * It is an inactive river or water stream buried under sediment. * As per Mangal Panchayatam Parishad, the group doing research, the 65 million year-old river got buried under basaltic lava due to geological activities. The river flowed in the...
Paleo-river found near Narmada
Paleo-river found near Narmada: Research* As per a group of researchers traces of Paleo-river has been found in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh. What is a Paleo-river? * It is an inactive river or water stream buried under sediment. * As per Mangal Panchayatam Parishad, the group doing research, the 65 million year-old river got buried under basaltic lava due to geological activities. The river flowed in the...
NASA Curiosity rover touches Mars...
NASA Curiosity rover touches Mars :* A robot rover “Curiosity” launched by US space agency NASA successfully landed on Mars. * The rover landed on Aeolis Palus in Gale Crater on August 6, 2012.What is Curiosity? · It is a robot rover which is currently exploring Mars. · Currently exploring Gale Crater, near the equator of Mars. · It will examine whether Mars could have once supported life....
Agni-II
India successfully test-fired nuclear weapons capable strategic ballistic missile Agni-II...!* from Wheeler Island off the Odisha coast today...* launch was carried out by Strategic Force Command personnel from a mobile launcher....What is Agni-II??*It is an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile belonging to Agni missile family.* Two-stage solid-propelled missile.* Full range of more than 2,000 km.* Agni-II is 20 metres long & weighs 16000kg(including warhead). *Capable of carrying a nuclear...
D-8(Developing 8) Countries...
D-8(Developing 8) COUNTRIES...*Group of 8 developing countries with large Muslim populations(about 60% of all Muslims) that have formed an economic development alliance.*consists of Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Turkey.*Group was established on June 15, 1997.*The objectives of D-8 are to improve developing countries' positions in the world economy, diversify and create new opportunities in trade relations, enhance participation in decision-making at the international level, and...
NEW FREE DRUG POLICY
NEW FREE DRUG POLICY BY GOVT. :What is New Free Drug Policy launched by Govt of India?OBJECTIVE: To provide medical benefits to country’s 121 Crore population, the Govt. of India has launched Free Drug policy.*Under this policy every citizen of the country will be entitled to free medicines in all public health centers spread across the country. Only generic drugs will be provided. Branded drugs have been kept...
Difference between a unitary and federal constitution
What is the difference between a unitary and federal constitution ?* Constitutions are either unitary or federal.* A unitary system is governed constitutionally as one single unit, with one constitutionally created legislature. This means that all powers of the Government are centralized in one Government that is Central Government. The most famous example of Unitary Constitution is UK. * In Unitary Constitution the provinces are subordinate to the...
In legal terminology, what is meaning of Sentenced till the rising of court?
In legal terminology, what is meaning of Sentenced till the rising of court?** A nominal sentence that lasts for only few seconds. ** The Judge pronounces the sentence as follows:"You are sentenced till rising of court and for that purpose the court has now risen. *Kalyan Singh was sentenced once by the apex court in such a way. ...
Why Kesavanand Bharti Case of 1973 is famous?
Why Kesavanand Bharti Case of 1973 is famous?* The supreme court of India enunciated the doctrine of the basic Structure of the Indian constitution in this case. * The honorable Supreme Court held that “There are certain principles within the framework of Indian Constitution which are inviolable and hence cannot be amended by the Parliament. * These principles were commonly termed as Basic Structure.”* The case was Kesavananda...
Till which year English was authorized to be continued by Constitution ?
Till which year English was authorized to be continued by Constitution of India Initially?* Part XVII of the Indian constitution deals with Official language and other languages. * Part XVII consists for article 343 to Article 351. > Article 343 (2) provides that for a period of fifteen years from the commencement of the Constitution, the English language shall continue to be used for all the official purposes...
LASER and its Application
Q. LASER and its Application ?* Laser is an acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation.* It is an device that produces an intense, coherent, monochromatic and highly directional beam.* It can be transmitted over great distance without being spread.* The light beam can be intense enough to vaporize the hardest and most heat resistant material.* It mainly consists of 3 components namely>the active medium> the pumping...
Naresh Chandra committee
Why Naresh Chandra committee was consituted? * The committee was constituted by the Union Govt to contemporarize the Kargil Review Committee’s recommendations. * It was also asked to suggest ways to revamp defence management by examining the state of country’s border management and restructure system. Who are the members on the committee? * A 14- member committee which includes military officers, intelligence chiefs, diplomats and strategic analysts.Kargil Review...
National Policy for Children 2012
National Policy for Children 2012 by Ministry of Women and Child Development:*The National Policy for Children 2012 has recently been drafted by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. The revised draft policy reiterates the government's obligation towards children and to take on new challenges, seeking to realize the full potential of children’s rights throughout the country.As per the new draft policy:*A child is defined as a person below...
Nordic council
Nordic council* Formed in 1952.* The Nordic Council is a geo-political, inter-parliamentary forum for co- operation between the Nordic countries-* It consists of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden and their associated territories, the Faroe Islands, Greenland and Åland.* Headquarters Copenhagen, Denmark ...
Ladli Laxmi Scheme
Ladli Laxmi Scheme:* Recently State Governments of Goa has launched 'Ladli Laxmi Scheme' which aims to prevent female foeticide in the State.* Under this scheme, girls who are 18 years and above would be provided with Rs. 1 Lakh for their marriage. * This scheme is for those girls who lie between the age group of 18-40 years. * This scheme is valid for those girls whose parents...
LONDON OLYMPICS 2012
LONDON OLYMPICS 2012:*The 30th Summer Olympics (London Olympics 2012) concluded in London on 12 August 2012.* The 17-day event was inaugurated at Olympic Stadium at the Olympic Park in East London on 27 July 2012. *London Olympics witnessed nearly 10500 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees participating in as many as 26 sports events.MEDAL TALLY:1. US -104 medals (46 Gold+29 Silver+ 29 Silver)2.China- 88 medals (38 Gold+27 Silver+23...
'Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Puraskar'
'Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Puraskar' And 'Jaipur Foot':* It is awarded for outstanding contribution towards promotion of communal harmony, national integration and peace.* Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Puraskar-2012 has been awarded to D.R. Mehta for popularising 'Jaipur Foot'.* Dr. Mehta has been instrumental in promoting the unbelievably economic and equally effective and handy artificial limb among the people of poor nations. * Dr. Mehta’s organisation has so far...
Oxidant X
Oxidant X:* In a major breakthrough, Scientists for the first time have found evidence of another oxidant named X,which plays an important role in the formation of gaseous Sulphuric Acid in the atmosphere. * Until now there was a misconception that the combination of OH(hydroxyl radical) oxidant with sulphur dioxide was the reason behind the formation of gaseous sulphuric acid is formed in the atmosphere. * The new...
UNCTAD
* The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) was established in 1964 as a permanent intergovernmental body.* Currently, UNCTAD has 194 member States and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.* It is the principal organ of the United Nations General Assembly dealing with trade, investment, and development issues.GOAL:> The organization's goals are to "maximize the trade, investment and development opportunities of developing countries and > assist them...
Khilafat Movement
Question:Do you think M K Gandhi's support to Khilafat Movement had diluted his secular credentials? Give your argument based on the assessment of event?Answer: The Khilafat Movement had nothing to do with the Indian politics. It was a surely Islamic movement supporting the cause of Khalifa of Turkey on religious bases, against the British government. It rose out the defeat of Turkey and allies in the first world...
WHAT IS CARBON TAX ?
WHAT IS CARBON TAX? Answer : *The tax that is levied on the carbon content of fuels is called Carbon Tax. * So, in Carbon Tax, the burning of fossil fuels viz. coal,petroleum products such as gasoline and aviation fuel, and natural gas is taxed in proportion to their carbon content.* The result is an increase in thecompetitiveness of non-carbon technologies compared to the traditional burning of fossil fuels....
IMPOSSIBILITIES IN THE WORLD
IMPOSSIBILITIES IN THE WORLD 1. U can't count your hair2. U can't wash your eyeswith soap 3. U can't breathe when yourtongue is out.Put your tongue back in dude. 10 Things I know about you... 1) U are reading this2) U are human. 3) U can't say the letter''P''without ... separating your lips 4) U just attempted to do it 6) U are laughing at yourself 7) U...
10 Things you must know about cloud seeding :)
1. Cloud seeding is the process of spreading either dry ice, or more commonly, silver iodide aerosols, into the upper part of clouds to stimulate the precipitation process and form rain. 2. Vincent Schaefer (1906-1993) discovered the principle of cloud seeding in July 1946. 3. Formations of Clouds occur when they contain supercooled water- liquid water colder than zero degree Celsius. 4. Introduction of a substance, such as...
Some facts and figures related to MMR
1. The Maternal Mortality Rate has been defined as number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. 2. Due to the launch of new schemes, MMR has declined from 398 in 1997-98 to 254 in 2004-06. 3. The Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is a centrally sponsored scheme aimed at reducing maternal and infant mortalityrates and increasing institutional deliveries in below poverty line (BPL)families. 4. It is a 100...
India at Rio+20
India at Rio+20 While the developed countries wanted the objective of poverty eradication to be made subservient to creating a ‘green economy’, India’s demand to put the goal of removing poverty above all other objectives in the final Rio+20 declaration- called ‘The Future We Want’-was agreed to. “Eradicating poverty is the greatest global challenge facing the world today and an indispensable requirement for sustainable development,” the declaration states....
India's Border with its Neighbours in increasing order!
India's Border with its Neighbours in increasing order!1. Afghanistan = 80KM = 0.52% 2. Bhutan = 587KM= 3.86%3. Myanmar = 1458KM= 9.59%4. Nepal = 1752KM= 11.53% 5. Pakistan = 3310KM= 21.78% 6.China = 3917KM = 25.77%7. Bangladesh = 4096KM= 26.95%. ...
Unsung heroes of the freedom struggle?
(Civil Services Mains 2011, 250 words)Q. Trace the salient sequences of events in popular revolt that took place in February 1946 in the then Royal Indian Navy and bring out its significance in the freedom struggle. Do you agree with the views that the sailors who took part in this revolt were some of the unsung heroes of the freedom struggle? Answer :*The sequences of the events of...
Cost Benefit Analysis should not be the sole consideration, while deciding to host events like Commonwealth Games
(Civil Services Exam 2010- 150 words)Question:“Cost Benefit Analysis should not be the sole consideration, while deciding to host events like Commonwealth Games”.Critically comment on this prospective.Answer:* India was the host of commonwealth games in 2010. The cost that the country incurred to host this event was about more than rupees one lakh crores. This gave birth to a debate that a developing country like India where there is...
Small farms holder need to be strengthened to achieve national food security. Do you agree with the statement?
(Civil Services Exam 2010- 150 words)Question:Small farms holder need to be strengthened to achieve national food security. Do you agree with the statement? Substantiate.Answer:* Household owing small farms along with agriculture labor constitutes more than 50% of total population of our country which generally practice subsistence farming. The bulk of marginalized and underprivileged population of the country also belongs to category, thus strengthening the small farms have a...
Extent, causes, and implications of ‘nutrition transition’ said to be underway in India
Question: Discuss the extent, causes, and implications of ‘nutrition transition’ said to be underway in India. (Civil Services Exam 2011, 150 Words) Answer: “Nutrition Transition” refers to the increased consumption of unhealthy foods which results into prevalence of overweight and obesity in a society. Nutrition transition is malnutrition ensuing not merely from a need for food, but the need for high-quality nourishment. Foods rich in vitamins, minerals, and micronutrients...
China’s “Peaceful Rise” doctrine
China’s “Peaceful Rise” doctrine. (Civil Services Exam 2009- 150 words)Answer:* The doctrine seeks to characterize China as a responsible world leader. Thedoctrine emphasizes soft power, and establishes that China is committed to its own internal issues and improving the welfare of its own people rather than interfering with world affairs. The term suggests that China seeks to avoid unnecessary international confrontation.* The doctrine is used primarily to reassure...
OFFICIAL BOOK
OFFICIAL BOOK* BLUE BOOK ---------- official report of the British government* GREEN BOOK---------official publication on Italy and Persia* GREY BOOK-----------official reports of the government of Japan and Belgium* ORANGE BOOK-------official publication of the government of Netherlands * WHITE BOOKS--------official publication of China, Germany and Portugal * WHITE PAPER---------official paper of the government of Britain and India on a particular issue * YELLOW BOOK-------French official book ...
Moon landing conspiracy
10 reasons the Apollo landings were 'faked': Below is a list of ten of the most popular reasons given by conspiracy theorists who believe the Apollo Moon landings that began 40 years ago were faked.1) When the astronauts are putting up the American flag it waves. There is no wind on the Moon. 2) No stars are visible in the pictures taken by the Apollo astronauts from the...
IPCC
Intergovernmental pennel on climate change:* IPCC is a leading body for assessment of climate change, established by the UNEP and WMO in 1988 to so provide the world with a clear science view on the current state of climate change and its potential environmental and socio-economical consequences.* IPCC is a scientific body. * it reviews and assesses the most recent scientific, technical and socio-economical information produced worldwide relevant...
National Population Policy
National Population Policy was announced in the year 2000. The policy took note of the fact that the growth in population was due to the large size of the population in the reproductive age, high fertility due to inadequate availability of contraception, high wanted fertility due to high infant mortality rates and most of the girls marrying below the age of 18. Some of the important objectives of the...
DOES GOD EXIST ?
A man went to a barbershop to have his hair and his beard cut as always. He started to have a good conversation with the barber who attended him. They talked about so many things on various subjects. Suddenly, they touched the subject of God. The barber said:“Look man, I don’t believe that God exists as you say so.”“Why do you say that?” Asked the client.Well, it’s so easy;...
Should India abolish the death penalty?
The Supreme Court's decision to uphold the death penalty of Pakistani national Mohammad Ajmal Amir Qasab, the sole surviving gunman of the 2008 attacks on Mumbai, has opened the debate once again.Predictably, the main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been quick to demand Qasab's swift execution "as those who wage war against the country and kill innocents deserve no mercy". Qasab can still appeal to the highest...
Why PM Manmohan Singh should not attend NAM Summit
This week Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will lead a 150-member Indian delegation to the 16th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit, which opens today in Tehran. When Air India One enters Iranian airspace it will be flying into a perfect storm of embarrassment for India. India's embarrassment will come from three sources: its membership in NAM; the summit's host, Iran; and the spectacle of India's PM travelling to this summit when he...
e-Governance in India
Citizen Centric e-Governance in India The rise of e-government has been one of the most striking developments of the web. As the Internet supported digital communities evolve, and assuming that they do indeed grow to incorporate individuals around the country (and globe) , they present the national governments with a number of challenges and opportunities. Governments in democratic states are primarily a representative mechanism whereby the selected few...
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