CGPCS Prelims and Mains Notes, CGPCS Test Series
The earth is made up of several concentric layers of varying density and composition. Broadly, threezones can be identified on the basis of changes in the velocity of seismic waves while passing through theearth as below – Core:The Core is further divided into two sub-zones – outer core and inner core. The outer core is … Read more
The provincial state of Bengal with much larger geographical area and a population of about 80million were difficult to be administered as a single province, hence the idea of partition wasproposed by Viceroy Lord Curzon. Above administrative reason was not the actual cause to divide Bengal. Partition of Bengal was done for the following reasons: … Read more
Financial Inclusion can be defined as the delivery of banking services at an affordable cost especially to the marginalized section of society. The essential feature of financial inclusion is to ensure accessibility of financial services like bank accounts, low cost credit, insurance facilities etc. Challanges to financial inclusion: Lack of financial … Read more
Robotics is a branch of engineering that involves the conception, design, manufacture, and operation of robots. This field overlaps with electronics, computer science, artificial intelligence, nanotechnology and bioengineering. Application in agriculture: Robots can be used to farming on a large scale, with efficiency and in lesser time. Helps in extensive farming. Robots make it … Read more
Himalayas separate plain of Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau and are formed by folding of Tethys sea sediments. These mountain ranges run for about 2400 kilometers from Indus River in west to Brahmaputra River in the east. The average width of the Himalayas is 160 to 400 km. Himalayas can be divided … Read more
There were various changes in policies and administrative mechanism to prevent any mass level revolt. The changes in policies were in various streams which are as follows: Administrative changes: The Act for Better Government of India, 1858 transferred the power to govern from the East India Company to the British Crown. Also the … Read more
In terms of economic relations, the U.S. and China have been coupling up for decades. So much so that they became the biggest trading partners on the planet starting in 2014. Now, amid trade and technology wars, a pandemic and strained diplomatic relations, the world’s two largest economies appear bound for a seismic “decoupling.” … Read more
Project 75I: The Indian Navy’s Project 75I (P75I) Scorpene submarine development for six latest-generation attack boats is expected to be completed by 2022. The P75I Scorpene class diesel-electric / air-independent propulsion (AIP) submarines are based on the Scorpene class submarines, which were designed by French naval shipbuilding firm DCNS in partnership with Spanish shipbuilding firm … Read more
Objective: Government has launched the Pradhan Mantri KisanMaanDhanYojana (PM-KMY) on 12.9.2019 with a view to provide social security to Small and Marginal Farmers in their old age when they have no means of livelihood and minimal or no savings to take care of their expenses. Benefits: Under this scheme, a minimum fixed pension of Rs.3,000/- … Read more
The Despatch is a very important educational document and holds a unique place in the history of Indian education. It placed the responsibility of education of the Indian people fully on the company and stated quite explicitly that it must never be neglected. The Despatch gave new direction to education in India and in a … Read more