Prelims Notes

DMPQ: . Global environment facility.

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It unites 183 countries in partnership with international institutions, civil society organizations (CSOs), and the private sector to address global environmental issues while supporting national sustainable development initiatives. The GEF provides grants for projects related to biodiversity, climate change, international waters, land degradation, the ozone layer, and persistent organic pollutants. The GEF also serves as … Read more DMPQ: . Global environment facility.

Daily Current Events – 10.02.17

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      NATIONAL   17th International Counter Terrorism Seminar held in Haryana.   The Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore inaugurated the 17th International Seminar on Counter Terrorism, being organised by National Security Guard, in Manesar, Haryana.   The focus was more on Improvised Explosive Devices (IED).     … Read more Daily Current Events – 10.02.17

07-07-2017 RAS Current affairs

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RAJASTHAN   Soon, ‘show your face’ to machines at health directorate to mark attendance.   Now employees and officers of the health department at the administrative offices will have to mark their attendance on face reading biometric machine from July 15.   The health department has issued orders in this regard on July 3 directing … Read more 07-07-2017 RAS Current affairs

India in the Eighteenth Century

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Bahadur Shah 1 (1707-12)   Muzam succeeded Aurungzeb after latter’s death in 1707 He acquired the title of Bahadur Shah. Though he was quite old (65) and his rule quite short there are many significant achievements he made He reversed the narrow minded and antagonistic policies of Aurungzeb Made agreements with Rajput states Granted sardeshmukhi to … Read more India in the Eighteenth Century

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

The Peshwas

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            1713-20   Balaji Vishwanath Shahu appointed him as the Peshwa.     1720-40   Baji Rao I Baji Rao I succeded who was the most charismatic leader in             Maratha history after Shivaji.He conquered Malwa, Bundelkhand             & even … Read more The Peshwas

PIPES & CISTERN

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  Pipes and Cistern   Inlet: A pipe connected with a tank or a cistern or a reservoir, that fills it, is known as an inlet.   Outlet: A pipe connected with a tank or cistern or reservoir, emptying it, is known as an outlet.   If a pipe can fill a tank in xhours, then: … Read more PIPES & CISTERN

DMPQ: National Green Corps

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: National Green Corps is a major initiative of MOEFCC for creating environmental awareness launched in 2001-02 which aims at building cadres of young children working towards environmental conservation and sustainable development .   It is operated through Eco-clubs set up in schools registered as members of  NGC, this programme exposes school children to in-depth field … Read more DMPQ: National Green Corps

DMPQ: Write in brief on non-conventional sources of energy

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Wind Energy India‘s wind power potential has been assessed at 48500 MW. The current technical potential is estimated at about 13 000 MW, assuming 20% grid penetration, which would increase with the augmentation of grid capacity in potential states. The state-wise gross and technical potentials are given below India is implementing the world’s largest wind … Read more DMPQ: Write in brief on non-conventional sources of energy