CGPCS Prelims and Mains Notes, CGPCS Test Series
Synthetic fibers (nylon and rayon),, polystyrene Synthetic fibers are made from raw materials such as petroleum, based on chemicals or petrochemicals. These materials are polymerized into a long, linear chemical with different chemical compounds and are used to produce various types of fibers. Synthetic fibers account for about half of all fiber usage, … Read more
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 develops due to changes in air temperature at all … Read more
CHHATTISGARH Chhattisgarh culture : Dohe Folk Songs The different forms of Dohe are very the popular culture in some of the parts of Chhattisgarh. This is a style of folk song still preserved by some of the tribal communities. This genre is a wonderful reflection of the philosophy, faith, culture and tradition … Read more
Sources of Energy: Conventional and Nonconventional Sources – Energy is one of the most important component of economic infrastructure. It is the basic input required to sustain economic growth. There is direct relation between the level of economic development and per capita energy consumption. Simply speaking more developed a country, higher … Read more
Reformers like Raja Rammohan Roy, Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar, Swami Dayanand Saraswati, Jyotiba Phule, Sir Syed Ahmed Khan and Pandita Ramabai understood that ignorance and backwardness in the society was responsible for hindering its progress and development. They studied the religious scriptures and criticized the prevalent religious and social practices. According to them, society should be based … Read more
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
It is the difference between energy input units into the system and the units for which the payment is collected.ATC Loss is the actual measure of overall efficiency of the distribution business asit measures both technical as well as commercial losses. ATC Loss(%) = (Energy Input – Energy Realised)X100 The concept of Aggregate Technical & … Read more
Jayaprakash Narayan and Emergency Jayaprakash Narayan was born on October 11, 1902, in Sitabdiara, a village on the border of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Whenever the Ganga changed course, JP’s ancestral house has been shown alternately in Bihar and UP. He became a natural leader among the village boys. JP was married to … Read more
CHHATTISGARH C’garh approved 13,889 houses with assistance of rs533 cr: housing min Chhattisgarh has been sanctioned 13,889 houses with an investment of Rs 533 crore having Central assistance of Rs 208 crore. The Ministry has approved the construction of 3,18,900 more affordable houses across the country for the benefit of urban poor under … Read more
Concept of biotechnology The term ‘Biotechnology’ may sound futuristic, but it is nearly as old as civilization itself. We have begun growing crops and raising animals 10,000 years ago to provide a stable supply of food and clothing. We have been using the biological processes of microorganisms for 6,000 years to make useful … Read more