Zenith Point RAS class notes
Millenium Development Goals
The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are eight international development goals that all 191 UN member states have agreed to try to achieve by 2015. The United Nations Millennium Declaration, signed in September 2000, consign world leaders to combat poverty, hunger, disease, illiteracy, environmental degradation, and discrimination against women. The goals in MDGs are derivative from … Read more Millenium Development Goals
Global warming
An increase in the average temperature of Earth’s near surface air and oceans since the mid-20th century 4th assessment report of IPCC: global temperature increased 74+0.18 degree C during the 20th century. Caused by greenhouse gases Water vapour, Co2, Methane, Nitrous Oxide, Ozone, CFCs (in order of abundance) Since the industrial revolution, the burning of fossil fuels has increased … Read more Global warming
Impacts of Globalisation:-
Definition of Globalization :- Its a process(not an outcome) characterized by increasing global Interconnections by gradual removal of barriers to trade and investment between nation and higher economic efficiency through competitiveness. Various economic, political, social and cultural effects of globalization are as follows:- Breaking down of national economic barriers International spread of Trade, Financial and … Read more Impacts of Globalisation:-
Secularism
Secularism India is a multi religious and multi cultural country from its known history.Greatness of our nation is highlighted by the unity in diversity maintained by various sections of Indian society. Secularism in the multi-cultural, multi-lingual and plural society of India a significant role to play in reducing religious conflicts and persecution, upholding human rights … Read more Secularism
Sources of Finance – Short and Long term
SOURCE OF FINANCE Sources of finance are the most explored area especially for the entrepreneurs about to start a new business. It is perhaps the toughest part of all the efforts. There are various sources of finance classified based on time period, ownership and control, and source of generation of finance. The … Read more Sources of Finance – Short and Long term
Indus Valley Civilization
Indus Valley Civilization was the first major civilization in south Asia, which spread across a vast area of land in present day India and Pakistan (around 12 lakh sq.km). The time period of mature Indus Valley Civilization is estimated between BC. 2700- BC.1900 i.e. for 800 years. But early Indus Valley Civilization had existed even before … Read more Indus Valley Civilization
Explain “ Ozone layer “ and “Ozone Hole ”. 4 marks 2003
The ozone layer or ozone shield refers to a region of Earth’s stratosphere that absorbs most of the Sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation. It contains high concentrations of ozone (O3) relative to other parts of the atmosphere, although still very small relative to other gases in the stratosphere. The ozone “hole” is really a reduction in … Read more Explain “ Ozone layer “ and “Ozone Hole ”. 4 marks 2003
Festivals of Rajasthan
Holi Diwali Bhai Dooj Rakhi Dushera Muharram Hadoti Festival, Kota Braj Festival, Bharatpur Desert Festival, Jaisalmer Summer Festival, Mt. Abu Marwar Festival, Jodhpur Camel Festival, Bikaner Gangaur Festival, Jaipur Teej Festival, Jaipur Mewar Festival, Udaipur
Demographic Scenario of the State and its impact on Rajasthan Economy.
The productive capacity of an economy is directly linked to the size of its working – age population relative to its total population, it is essential to distinguish between the two components when exploring the impact of demographic change on economic performance. Census 2011 data shows the overall percentage of children in 0-6 year’s … Read more Demographic Scenario of the State and its impact on Rajasthan Economy.