India in the Eighteenth Century- For RAS RTS Mains exam and Ras Rts Prelims Exam

Bahadur Shah 1 (1707-12) Muzam succeeded Aurungzeb after latter’s death in 1707 He acquired the title of Bahadur Shah. Though he was quite old (65) and his rule quite short there are many significant achievements he made He reversed the narrow minded and antagonistic policies of Aurungzeb Made agreements with Rajput states Granted sardeshmukhi to … Read more India in the Eighteenth Century- For RAS RTS Mains exam and Ras Rts Prelims Exam

24 September- current affairs- the hindu and Indian express

Skill India Mission National Sample Survey report 2011 -12  on education and vocational training stated that person in the age group of 15 years to 59 years have  2.2 % formal vocational training and 8.6 %  informal vocational training (which merely comprised the passing down of hereditary skills or on the job training) Rural males- … Read more 24 September- current affairs- the hindu and Indian express

Inter-governmental action

IPCC UN Conference on Environment and Development (Earth Summit), 1992 Agenda 21 An action plan of UN relating to sustainable development adopted at the Earth Summit, 1992 UNFCCC Kyoto Protocol IPCC 1988 by World Meteorological Organisation and UNEP tasked with reviewing and assessing the most recent scientific, technical and socio-economic information produced worldwide relevant to … Read more Inter-governmental action

Gandhi’s early career and activism- For RAS RTS Mains Exam and Ras Rts Prelims Examination

Gandhi was the first Indian barrister to have come to South Africa. He was faced with various racial discriminations within days of his arrival in SA. He led the Indian struggle in SA. The first phase of Gandhi’s political activities from 1894-1906 may be classified as the ‘moderate’ phase. He set up the Natal Indian … Read more Gandhi’s early career and activism- For RAS RTS Mains Exam and Ras Rts Prelims Examination

25 September- Current Affairs- The Hindu and Indian Express

National government planning to wind up JNNURM AMRUT -Atal Mission for Rejuvenation And Urban Transformation Union Ministry of mines Is planning to use Remote Sensing data for controlling illegal mines Earth observation satellites are already used to estimate the kind of mineral and the extent of the present in an area this information is used … Read more 25 September- Current Affairs- The Hindu and Indian Express

Daily current affair 5 October 2015

Problems with criminal justice system National crime record Bureau figures for 2014 states that almost 68 % of the inmates of India’s overflowing prison are under trial and 70 % of those converts are illiterate in 1987 The Law Commission recognised that the low operation ratio is  leading pendency in courts and had recommended that … Read more Daily current affair 5 October 2015

Environmental and Ecological Issues. For Ras RTS Mains and Ras Rts Prelims Exam

 

Revolt of 1857: first war of indian independence

During the Governor-General Lord Canning May 11, 1857. The Meerut incident. Capture of Delhi. Proclaiming B S Jazar as the emperor. Almost half the Company’s sepoy strength of 232224 opted out of their loyalty to their regimental colours. Kanpur: Nana Saheb; Lucknow: Begum Hazrat Mahal; Bareilly: Khan Bahadur; Jagdishpur (Ara): Kunwar Singh; Jhansi: Rani Lakshmi … Read more Revolt of 1857: first war of indian independence

International Relations-RAS/RTS Mains Topic wise Solved Question Papers

Ias Questions- With respect to the South China sea, maritime territorial disputes and rising tension affirm the need for safeguarding maritime security to ensure freedom of navigation and over flight throughout the region. In this context, discuss the bilateral issues between India and China.12 -2014 The aim of Information Technology Agreements (ITAs) is to lower … Read more International Relations-RAS/RTS Mains Topic wise Solved Question Papers

Freedom of Press-For RAS RTS Mains Exam and Ras Rts Prelims Examination

On 29th January 1780, the Hickey’s Bengal Gazette or the Calcutta General Advertizer was published. It was the first English newspaper to be printed in the Indian sub-continent. The press was the chief instrument of forming a nationalist ideology The resolutions and proceedings of the Congress were propagated through press. Trivia: nearly one third of … Read more Freedom of Press-For RAS RTS Mains Exam and Ras Rts Prelims Examination