Why Indian Space Research centres: For design and development of launch vehicles and related technologies for providing access to space. Design and development of satellites and related technologies for earth observation, communication, navigation, meteorology and space science. Space based Applications for Societal development. Research and Development in space science and planetary exploration. Indian Space Research […]
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List of Tiger Reserves in India
Tiger Reserves in India: A protected area statutorily designated for the conservation of Tigers. As of now, there are 50 tiger reserves in India that are governed by Project Tiger and administrated by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA). The below table consists of names of the Tiger Reserves and names of the state to which they belong. List […]
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State-Wise List of Festivals in India
On this page, you will get state wise list of festivals in India. Students can make use of this list for various competitive exams such as UPSC and State PSCs Andhra Pradesh Pitr-Paksha- Mahalaya Amavasya, Noopuraraavam, All India Industrial Exhibition (Numaish), Bhishma Ekadasi, Deccan Festival, Telugu New Year, Ugadi (Gudi Padwa), Sri Rama Navami Festival, […]
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State Symbol of Animal, Bird, Tree, and Flower Names
We have provided you State Symbol of Animal, Bird, Tree, and Flower Names List for upcoming exams like – RRB, IBPS, SSC, FCI, and many more upcoming exams. Name Animal Bird Tree Flower Andhra Pradesh Blackbuck Indian roller Neem Lotus Arunachal Pradesh Mithun Great hornbill Hollong Lady slipper orchid Assam One-horned rhinoceros White-winged wood duck Hullung tree […]
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UPSC is hiring for these 3 posts: Apply now @ upsc.gov.in
UPSC Recruitment 2021: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released an official notification inviting all the interested and eligible candidates for Assistant Director, Agricultural Engineer and Assistant Geologist posts. The online application process of UPSC Recruitment 2021 has started and the last date to apply for the same is September 16. UPSC Recruitment 2021: […]
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VKRV Rao
Born: 8 July 1908, KanchipuramDied: 1991 Prof. Vijayendra Kasturi Ranga Varadaraja Rao was a multifaceted personality – Economist, Educationist, an Administrator, and an Institution builder. After collegiate education in Bombay, he obtained a Ph.D. in Economics from Cambridge in 1936. Commencing from his first Professional employment as Lecturer in Economics at Wilson College, Bombay, VKRV […]
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CENTRAL VIGILANCE COMMISSION
The CVC was set up on February 11, 1964. The CVC is considered to be the country’s anti-corruption watch dog. The President has inaugurated the golden jubilee celebrations of CVC on February 11, 2014. BACKGROUND: The CVC was set up on the recommendations of the Committee on Prevention of Corruption headed by K. Santhanam. The […]
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OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
The Official languages are mentioned in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution. The official language is mentioned in the part XVII of the Indian Constitution. The original Constitution mentioned 14 languages as the official languages. This is covered in the articles from 343 to 351. Hindi is the official language of the Union. The English […]
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ZONAL COUNCILS
The first Prime Minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru proposed that country can be divided into 4 or 5 zonal councils. Five Zonal Councils were set up in the year 1956. The Zonal Councils have been created by the States Reorganization Act of 1956. This acts like platform to discuss certain common issues. The purpose […]
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JOINT PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (JPSC)
JOINT PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION A JPSC is a statutory body. It is not a constitutional body The Joint Public Service Commission is created by the parliament through a legislation (law). The JPSC is a statutory body. (The body that is created by an act of Parliament.) COMPOSITION: There is a chairman for JPSC. There are […]