Prelims Notes

DMPQ: What is convention on Biodiversity? Explain the Principle of Commons? (Envt.)

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Convention on biodiversity is a multilateral treaty which was opened for signature on 5th June at earth summit. It entered into force in 1993. It is a legally binding treaty when a party has ratified it. The convention has basically three goals: Conservation of biological diversity Sustainable use of the components Fair and equitable sharing … Read more DMPQ: What is convention on Biodiversity? Explain the Principle of Commons? (Envt.)

09.07.17 RAS current affairs

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  RAJASTHAN   Despite SC ban, sterilization camps to be held in Rajasthan   A mega sterilization camp is being advertised to be held at Hanumangarh on World Population Day, July 11. Activists fear that such camps are being planned in other parts of the state too, although the poster that this reporter found was … Read more 09.07.17 RAS current affairs

Miscellaneous Facts:

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  1.The Marathas were Scindia (Gwalior), Holkar (Indore), Gaekwar (Baroda), Bhonsle (Nagpur).   2.Sawai Jai Singh of Amer (Jaipur) had Euclid’s ‘Elements of Geometry) & several works on Trigonometry were translated into Sanskrit. Banda Bairagi was baptised as Banda Singh Bahadur by Guru Gobind Singh.   3.Alfonso d’ Albuquerque came to India as the Portuguese … Read more Miscellaneous Facts:

MANAGEMENT    

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  Management is a process of designing and maintaining an environment in which individuals, working together in groups, accomplish selected aims. In other words,”It is the accomplishment of Goals through others.” Management has been used in different senses. Sometimes it refers to the process of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating and controlling at other times … Read more MANAGEMENT    

DMPQ: . Global environment facility.

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It unites 183 countries in partnership with international institutions, civil society organizations (CSOs), and the private sector to address global environmental issues while supporting national sustainable development initiatives. The GEF provides grants for projects related to biodiversity, climate change, international waters, land degradation, the ozone layer, and persistent organic pollutants. The GEF also serves as … Read more DMPQ: . Global environment facility.

08.06.18 Kerala(KeralaPSC) Current Affairs

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KERALA Kerala’s MMR drops from 61 to 46   Kerala has yet again proved that it is on the right track when it comes to maternal and reproductive health by achieving the lowest maternal mortality ratio (MMR) in the country from 61 (2011-13) to 46 (2014-16).   The latest Sample Registration System (SRS) special bulletin on … Read more 08.06.18 Kerala(KeralaPSC) Current Affairs

21.02.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

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RAJASTHAN Alumni associations at govt schools soon in Rajasthan   State education department will ask the district education officers to form alumni associations in each government secondary and senior secondary schools from the coming academic session.   It aims to bring confidence among students and seek assistance from the alumni in developing infrastructure. The formal announcement of … Read more 21.02.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs