CGPCS Prelims and Mains Notes, CGPCS Test Series
Importance of Science & Technology as an engine for national development- Industrial development & Urbanization Professor Freeman J. Dyson, of Institute of Advanced Studies, Princeton, in his book “Infinite in all Directions,” had this to say about Technology: “Technology is a gift of God. After the gift of Life, it is perhaps the greatest of … Read more
CHHATTISGARH C’garh sets 8.38l domestic power connection distribution target The Chhattisgarh Government under ‘Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana’ (Saubhagya Yojana) has a target to provide electricity connection to 8.38 lakh households of the state. For this, a proposal of Rs 838 crore has been sent to the Central Government, officials … Read more
CHHATTISGARH Ekyc must before smartphone distribution: govt The Sanchar Kranti Yojana (SKY) in Chhattisgarh is the world’s largest such programme for distribution of smartphones and for augmenting the telecom network. Under this scheme, over 50 lakh smartphones will be distributed to rural households and urban poor households. This scheme is also the … Read more
CHHATTISGARH CM unveils dairy project in remote village Chief Minister Raman Singh on Sunday unveiled the farmers’ dairy project of village Silphili in Surajpur district as ‘Pilka-shir’. Singh visited the district which is located on the extreme northern tip of the state, as part of his ongoing Vikas Yatra aimed at to brief … Read more
CHHATTISGARH C’garh asked to create 2k ‘suryamitras’ in 5 yrs The Chhattisgarh Government has been given a target of creating 2000 ‘Suryamitras’ by the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy who could be trained for seeking employment in the solar energy sector during the next five years, officials informed. The Suryamitra Skill … Read more
CHHATTISGARH Chhattisgarh’s first governor D N Sahay passes away Former governor of Chhattisgarh and Tripura Dinesh Nandan Sahay has died after prolonged illness. He was 82. Born in 1936, Sahay began his career with the Indian Police Service and rose to the position of the DGP of Bihar. He became the first … Read more
National Policy for Science and Technology The thrust of the Scientific Policy Resolution, 1958 was on capacity-building in advancement of science as the foundation for making a strong nation, which had just freed itself from the shackles of colonial domination . The focus of the Technology Policy Statement, 1983 was attainment of technological self-reliance and building … Read more
CHHATTISGARH Nmdc produced 1.57 mt of iron ore from c’garh mines NMDC Ltd produced 1.57 million tonnes (MT) of iron ore from its Chhattisgarh-based mines as on April 30, 2018, the company informed in a regulatory filing. The company is targetting to achieve 10 million tonnes of iron ore production per annum from … Read more
CHHATTISGARH C’garh rice varieties could help fight cancer Scientists have claimed to have detected anti-cancer properties in three traditional varieties of rice found in Chhattisgarh. A research has concluded that three medicinal varieties of rice – Gathwan, Maharaji and Laicha – have the ability to fight cancer, said scientist Deepak Sharma. … Read more
CHHATTISGARH Now, Aadhaar must for being a surety in Chhattisgarh courts Alarmed over the rampant practice of submission of forged documents and sureties in trial courts, Chhattisgarh high court has laid down strict guidelines, making Aadhaar card, verification of surety and surety papers mandatory for issuing release warrant of the accused after granting of bail. … Read more