WBPSC Prelims and Mains Notes-WBPSC Test Series
NITI Aayog specialized Wings Research Wing – that will develop in-house sectoral expertise as a dedicated think tank of top domain experts, specialists and scholars. Consultancy Wing – that will provide a marketplace of whetted panels of expertise and funding for Central and State Governments to tap into; matching their requirements with solution providers, public … Read more
Piggery Pig farming is the raising and breeding of domestic pigs as livestock, and is a branch of animal husbandry. Pigs are farmed principally for food (e.g. pork, bacon, gammon) or sometimes skinned. Breeds of pigs The indigenous pig has been the basis used for pig production for a long period of time. … Read more
INTERNATIONAL World Population Day: 11 July World Population Day is observed annually on 11 July. The day was established by the governing council of the United Nations Development Programme in 1989. The day is meant to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues. India to host … Read more
Advocate General of State The Advocate General of a State is a Constitutional post and authority duly appointed as per Article 165 of the Constitution of India. The authority and function of Advocate General is also specified in the Constitution of India under Article 165 and 177. Article 165: Advocate General for the … Read more
RAJASTHAN Jaisalmer gets Ready to Host International Army Scout Masters Competition 2019 International Army Scout Masters Competition as a part of International Army Games will be organised under the aegis of Konark Corps at Jaisalmer from 24 July to 17 August 2019. The event will witness the participation of the Mechanised Infantry Scout … Read more
RAJASTHAN Rajasthan introduces incentive for govt school staff State education department has set a new goal of ‘Drop Out Free Panchayat’ (DOFP) for teachers leading enrollment drives in its schools. Officials say that those gram panchayats which are declared DOFP will be rewarded by the state. The DOFP status is granted after officials confirmed … Read more
RAJASTHAN Khatipura to be developed as satellite station soon The rail budget for 2019-20 has paved way for Khatipura railway station which would be developed as sub-urban railway station. This is going to be a major boon to decongest the Gandhi Nagar and Jaipur junction railway station. Apart from this, rail budget has also made provision … Read more
US President Donald Trump, likely to visit Ahmedabad on February 24 would participate in a grand roadshow in Ahmedabad and also tour the Sabarmati Ashram will likely inaugurate a newly-built cricket stadium here with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The mega event at the stadium will be similar to the “Howdy, Modi!” event held in the … Read more
The backbone of the rebellions, their mass base and striking power came from the rack-rented peasants, ruined artisans and demobilized soldiers CAUSES The major cause of the civil rebellions was the rapid changes the British introduced in the economy, administration and land revenue system. The revenues were enhanced by increasing taxes. Thousands of zamindars and … Read more
India’s GDP increased 7.2 per cent in 2017-18 and 7 per cent in 2018-19. India has retained its position as the third largest startup base in the world with over 4,750 technology start-ups. India’s labour force is expected to touch 160-170 million by 2020, based on rate of population growth, increased labour force participation, and … Read more