MPPSC MAINS 2023 Paper-III

Points to Remember: Biodiesel feedstocks are diverse, ranging from vegetable oils to animal fats. The production process involves transesterification. Sustainability and economic viability are key considerations. Environmental impact varies depending on the feedstock. Introduction: Biodiesel is a renewable fuel substitute for diesel fuel, typically made from vegetable oils, animal fats, or recycled greases. It’s gaining … Read more

Points to Remember: Eradication/control of vaccine-preventable diseases. Improved public health outcomes. Reduced morbidity and mortality. Protection of vulnerable populations. Herd immunity development. Introduction: Immunization programs are a cornerstone of public health, aiming to protect populations from vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs). These programs involve the systematic administration of vaccines to individuals or groups, stimulating the immune system … Read more

Points to Remember: The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize is India’s highest science award. It recognizes outstanding contributions to science and technology. The award is given annually in various scientific disciplines. It aims to inspire and motivate scientific excellence in India. Introduction: The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize (SSBP) is one of India’s most prestigious scientific awards, … Read more

Points to Remember: The concept of proportion. Cross-multiplication in proportions. Solving for an unknown variable in an equation. Introduction: Proportionality is a fundamental concept in mathematics expressing the equality of two ratios. If four numbers a, b, c, and d are in proportion, it means that the ratio a/b is equal to the ratio c/d. … Read more

Points to Remember: The question requires the naming of three communicable diseases. No analysis or opinion is needed; a factual response is sufficient. Introduction: Communicable diseases, also known as infectious diseases or transmissible diseases, are illnesses that result from the infection, presence, and growth of pathogenic biological agents in an individual host organism. These agents, … Read more

Points to Remember: Ashtanga Yoga is a vigorous, physically demanding style of yoga. It emphasizes a specific sequence of postures (asanas) linked together with breath (vinyasa). The system is structured around eight limbs, not just physical postures. Introduction: Ashtanga Yoga, meaning “eight-limbed yoga,” is a dynamic and physically challenging style of yoga developed by Sri … Read more

Points to Remember: Cost Price (CP): The original price at which the shopkeeper bought the chair. Selling Price (SP): The price at which the shopkeeper sold the chair (₹1564). Loss: The difference between the CP and SP, representing a decrease in value. Loss Percentage: The percentage of the CP that represents the loss (15%). Introduction: … Read more

Points to Remember: The mean, median, and mode are measures of central tendency. The median is the middle value when data is ordered. The mode is the most frequent value. The mean is the average value. Without the actual data set, we can only make inferences about the mean based on the given median and … Read more

Points to Remember: Assembly language is a low-level programming language. Machine language is the lowest-level programming language, directly understood by the computer. Assembly language uses mnemonics, while machine language uses binary code. Assembly language requires an assembler, while machine language does not. Assembly language is more human-readable than machine language. Introduction: Computer programming involves instructing … Read more

Points to Remember: OMR stands for Optical Mark Recognition. It’s a technology used for automated grading of tests and surveys. Efficiency and accuracy are key advantages. Limitations include cost and potential for errors. Introduction: Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) is a technology that uses a machine to read marks made on paper documents, such as answer … Read more