CGPCS Prelims and Mains Notes, CGPCS Test Series
Origin of the Monsoon: Classcial Theories: Halley’s Thermal concept: Indian monsoon is because of contrast between Indian Subcontinent and adjoining Indian Ocean. Halley’s theory, suggested in 1686, considers the summer monsoon to be a regional phenomenon. Aerological concept: This was suggested by R. Scherhag in 1948. According to this theory, monsoon circulation … Read more
India’s fact sheet of ports consists of twelve major ports (two additionally approved— one in West Bengal and the second at Andhra Pradesh) and two hundred odd minor ports accounting for 95 per cent of cargo movement by volume and 70 per cent by value. The present port capacity is around 1000 million tonnes (MT). … Read more
Introduction Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was ‘a man of millennium’ who imparts the lesson of truth, Non- violence and peace. The philosophy and ideology is relevant still today.The philosophy of Gandhi was based on truth, sacrifice, non- violence selfless service and cooperation. In modern times, nonviolent methods of action have been a powerful tool for social … Read more
India’s Look East policy Abstract The Look East policy has emerged as an important foreign policy initiative of India in the post-Cold War period. It was launched in 1991 by the then Narasimha Rao Government with the aim of developing political contacts, increasing economic integration and forging security cooperation with countries of … Read more
Chhattisgarh Affairs National and International Affairs
CHHATTISGARH Suraji village scheme Through ‘Suraji village scheme’, Ghurruva culture is being run as an organized campaign by the Agriculture Department in the district. In which farmers and women groups are being trained through advanced training and their importance. The use of homogeneous fertilizers reduces soil fertility and relies on chemical fertilizers. Increasing mechanization in … Read more
SHC is a printed report which contains nutrient status of soil with respect to 12 nutrients: pH, Electrical Conductivity (EC), Organic Carbon (OC), Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K), Sulphur (S), Zinc (Zn), Boron (B), Iron (Fe), Manganese (Mn), Copper (Cu) of farm holdings. SHC will be provided to all farmers in the country at … Read more
Chhattisgarh Affairs National and International Affairs
CHHATTISGARH C’garh first State to implement PCT technique for sickling test For the first time in India, Chhattisgarh is going to implement the ‘Point of Care Test’ (PCT) technique to detect sickle cell anaemia in patients at villages and small health centres. Chhattisgarh is one of the worst sickle cell anaemia hit states of … Read more
Solanki of Gujrat The Solanki dynasty ruled parts of what are now Gujarat and Kathiawar in India between 950-1300 CE. The kings of the dynasty used the self-designation Chaulukya, and are also known as the Chalukyas of Gujarat or as the Solanki Rajputs. The dynasty ended when Alauddin Khalji conquered Gujarat. Gujarat was … Read more