MARATHA EMPIRE

Rise of Maratha Empire Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (Shivaji Shahaji Bhosale) was the founder of strong Maratha Empire in the west part of India in 17th Century. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (Shivaji Shahaji Bhosale) was born in the fort of Shivneri, near from city Junner (Pune District), in the year 1630 (19th February’ 1630). His mother Jijabai … Read more MARATHA EMPIRE

States of Matter

States of Matter Solids are formed when the attractive forces between individual molecules are greater than the energy causing them to move apart. Individual molecules are locked in position near each other, and cannot move past one another. The atoms or molecules of solids remain in motion. However, that motion is limited to vibrational energy; … Read more States of Matter

Industrial Sector- Growth and recent trends of Rajasthan

    Industrialization in Rajasthan has been a recent phenomenon, as prior to the independence the development of industries was restricted by the following factors:- Lack of Interest by the rulers Lack of technical know how Lack of transport facilities. RICCO has been established as an apex body for the development of industries in the … Read more Industrial Sector- Growth and recent trends of Rajasthan

what is International Date Line? 4 marks 2010

The International Date Line (IDL) is an imaginary line of longitude on the Earth’s surface located at about 180 degrees east (or west) of the Greenwich Meridian. The International Date Line separates two consecutive calendar days. Immediately to the left of the International Date Line (the date) is always one day ahead of the date … Read more what is International Date Line? 4 marks 2010

Foreign Trade Policy 2009-14

Highlights of Foreign Trade Policy 2009-14

Higher Support for Market and Product Diversification
1. Incentive schemes expanded by way of addition of new products and markets.

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Land reforms

  • In rural India, land is the single most important productive asset owned by the people

Why are land reforms needed?

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SURDS

Surds A surd is a square root which cannot be reduced to a rational number. For example,  is not a surd. However  is a surd. If you use a calculator, you will see that  and we will need to round the answer correct to a few decimal places. This makes it less accurate. If it is left as , then the … Read more SURDS

Economic Growth, Development & Planning 

  Economic Growth Economic growth means an increase in real GDP. This increase in real GDP means there is an increase in the value of national output / national expenditure. Economic growth is an important macro-economic objective because it enables increased living standards and helps create new jobs. Measurement of Economic Growth Economic growth is … Read more Economic Growth, Development & Planning 

RAS Pre Exam solved Paper 2003

1. The Area of Rajasthan is about: a. 2.8 Lakh Square Km. b. 3.4 Lakh Square Km. c. 4.5 Lakh Square Km. d. 5.7 Lakh Square Km. ANS: 3.4 Lakh Square Km. 2. What Fraction of Rajasthan’s land area is desert a. 1/4 b. 1/3 c. 1/2 d. 2/3 ANS: 2/3 3. For which of … Read more RAS Pre Exam solved Paper 2003

16.01.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Jaipur to set up mini plant of camel milk   Jaipur will soon have a mini plant of camel milk, with efforts of chief minister Vasundhara Raje, a mini plant of camel milk will be set up on the lines of Saras Dairy, with the help of state government and Saras Dairy in Jaipur. … Read more 16.01.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs