Astivya RAS notes

History- Ancient, Medieval, Modern and Culture-RAS/RTS Mains Topic wise Solved Question Papers

by

IAS Questions The ancient civilization in Indian sub-continent differed from those of Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece in that its culture and traditions have been preserved without a breakdown to the present day. Comment.  12.5-2015 Mesolithic rock cut architecture of India not only reflects the cultural life of the times but also a fine aesthetic sense … Read more History- Ancient, Medieval, Modern and Culture-RAS/RTS Mains Topic wise Solved Question Papers

Rajasthani Costumes and jewellery

by

Costumes of Rajasthan can basically be classified as Paridhan,which is a lower garment and achhadan which is an upper garment.Pag as an headgear is a symbol of noble and still practiced as an integral part of rajasthani culture. Various Traditional Dresses are:- Potia Dhoti Bandha Angrakhi Bugatari Pachewara Khol Dabla Lahariya Chera Chundari Ekdali Tikunti … Read more Rajasthani Costumes and jewellery

PROFIT & LOSS

by

Profit and loss   IMPORTANT FACTS Cost Price: The price, at which an article is purchased, is called its cost price, abbreviated as C.P.   Selling Price: The price, at which an article is sold, is called its selling prices, abbreviated as S.P.   Profit or Gain: If S.P. is greater than C.P., the seller is said to have … Read more PROFIT & LOSS

MONETARY POLICIES

by

Monetary Policies Monetary policy is the process by which the monetary authority of a country controls the supply of money, often targeting an inflation rate or interest rate to ensure price stability and general trust in the currency. Objectives of Monetary Policies are:- Accelerated growth of the economy Balancing saving and investments Exchange rate stabilization Price … Read more MONETARY POLICIES

Water Pollution

by

  Addition of certain substances to the water such as organic, inorganic, biological, radiological, heat, which degrades the quality of water so that it becomes unfit for use. Putrescibility is the process of decomposition of organic matter present in water by microorganisms using oxygen. Water having DO (dissolved oxygen)  content below 8.0 mg/L may be … Read more Water Pollution

Earth’s Layers – Earth’s Composition

by

  The Crust of Earth It is the outermost and the thinnest layer of the earth’s surface, about 8 to 40 km thick. The crust varies greatly in thickness and composition – as small as 5 km thick in some places beneath the oceans, while under some mountain ranges it extends up to 70 km … Read more Earth’s Layers – Earth’s Composition

Noise Pollution

by

  Sound is measured in decibels (dB). An increase of about 10 dB is approximately double the increase in loudness. A person’s hearing can be damaged if exposed to noise levels over 75 dB over a prolonged period of time. The World Health Organization recommends that the sound level indoors should be less than 30 … Read more Noise Pollution

by

Bihari Award of K.K. Birla foundation 2014:-Om Thanvi for his creation Mohanjodhro 2013:-Chandra prakash deval for his creation Hirna Mharana pratap Award:- Sports award, given after 8 years gap to :- Apoorvi chandela- shooter Rajat Chauhan- archery Lovemeet Katariya- volleyball Mathura das Mathur award:- biggest cricket award of the state given to:- senior wing- Pankaj … Read more

Conspiracy Cases/ Revolutionary Act

by

  Nasik Conspiracy Case Anant Kanhare & Ganesh Savarkar short dead collector Jackson of Nasik with the revolver sent by V.D. Savarkar Muzaffarpur Shooting 1908. Khudi Ram & Prafulla Chaki tried to bomb Kingsford, the District Judge of Muzaffarpur but instead his wife & daughter died.  Khudiram a minor was hanged & Prafulla Chaki shot … Read more Conspiracy Cases/ Revolutionary Act

Rajasthan : Air Transport of Rajasthan

by

  As far as air transport is concerned, Jaipur airport is Rajasthan’s only international airport. There are other airports atJodhpur Udaipur while the one at Jaisalmer is only open from October to March. Indian Airlines and Jet Airways operate regular flights to Rajasthan from New Delhi and Mumbai. Most foreign tourists land either at New … Read more Rajasthan : Air Transport of Rajasthan