Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO)

SDO is a NASA mission launched on February 11, 2010 which will observe the sun for over five years. The observatory is a part of the living with a star program. SDO’s goal is to understand the sun’s influence on earth and near-earth space by studying the solar atmosphere on small scales of space and … Read more Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO)

Economy- RAS/RTS Mains Topic wise Solved Question Papers

Guess Papers:- Universal Banking Repo Market Social Audit Stagflation. Inclusive growth Public Distribution System Disinvestment Primary Deficit Green field Investment Crisis of Balance of payment Trade facilitaition agreement What changes done in GDP calculation recently and how it affects GDP . Write short note on relation between WTO and India. Rashtriya Avishkar abhiyan Write short … Read more Economy- RAS/RTS Mains Topic wise Solved Question Papers

Reasons for the growth of militant nationalism

Disillusionment of the nationalists with moderate policies The moderates thought that the British could be reformed from within Politically conscious Indians were convinced that the purpose of the British rule was to exploit India economically The nationalists realized that Indian industries could not flourish except under an Indian government Disastrous famines from 1896 to 1900 … Read more Reasons for the growth of militant nationalism

Test 1 :-Geography of India

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Rise of Indian National Movement

Why did national movement arise? Indian nationalism rose to meet the challenges of foreign domination The British rule and its direct and indirect consequences provided the material and the moral and intellectual conditions for the development of a national movement in India. Clash of interest between the interests of the Indian people with British interests … Read more Rise of Indian National Movement

Rajasthan Polity-RAS/RTS Mains Topic wise Solved Question Papers

  1999 1- Give your opinion on the organisation and functioning of ‘Panchayat Samitis ’ in Rajasthan. 6 2- Aganbari Programme. 4 1997 3- Compare the New Panchayati Raj Act in Rajasthan with the old, highlight major changes in the new Act. 6 1996 4- New Panchayat Raj Act in Rajasthan. 3 5- Apna Gaun … Read more Rajasthan Polity-RAS/RTS Mains Topic wise Solved Question Papers

Freedom of Press-For RAS RTS Mains Exam and Ras Rts Prelims Examination

On 29th January 1780, the Hickey’s Bengal Gazette or the Calcutta General Advertizer was published. It was the first English newspaper to be printed in the Indian sub-continent. The press was the chief instrument of forming a nationalist ideology The resolutions and proceedings of the Congress were propagated through press. Trivia: nearly one third of … Read more Freedom of Press-For RAS RTS Mains Exam and Ras Rts Prelims Examination

Inter-governmental action

IPCC UN Conference on Environment and Development (Earth Summit), 1992 Agenda 21 An action plan of UN relating to sustainable development adopted at the Earth Summit, 1992 UNFCCC Kyoto Protocol IPCC 1988 by World Meteorological Organisation and UNEP tasked with reviewing and assessing the most recent scientific, technical and socio-economic information produced worldwide relevant to … Read more Inter-governmental action

Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD)

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)

Union and State Executive for ras rts exam

Governor Same person can be appointed the governor of two or more states Appointed by the President May resign by writing to the President Qualification Citizen of India 35 years of age Art 161: Pardon for any offence against a law relating to a matter to which the executive power of the state extends Constitution … Read more Union and State Executive for ras rts exam