MPPSC Prelims and Mains Notes, MPPCS Test Series
The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), with its headquarters in Kolkata and 16 regional stations is responsible for surveying the faunal resources of India. Possessing a tremendous diversity of climate and physical conditions, India has great variety of fauna, numbering 89,451 species, which include protista, mollusca, anthropoda, amphibia, mammalia, reptilia, members of protochordata, pisces, aves … Read more
India is geographically the second-largest country not to have multiple time-zones- the People’s Republic of China being the other. Adopting two time zones for India is something that the Government ought to consider and look to implement. Far too many people in India operate in a time zone that is not an appropriate diurnal cycle … Read more
An increase in the average temperature of Earth’s near surface air and oceans since the mid-20thcentury 4thassessment report of IPCC: global temperature increased 74+18 degree C during the 20thcentury. Caused by greenhouse gases Water vapour, Co2, Methane, Nitrous Oxide, Ozone, CFCs (in order of abundance) Since the industrial revolution, the burning of fossil fuels has increased … Read more
Chipko movement, also called Chipko andolan, nonviolent social and ecological movement by rural villagers, particularly women, in India in the 1970s, aimed at protecting trees and forests slated for government-backed logging. The movement originated in the Himalayan region of Uttar Pradesh (later Uttarakhand) in 1973 and quickly spread throughout the Indian Himalayas. The Hindi word … Read more
MADHYA PRADESH MSME industries will get 40 per cent grant at 5 equal annual installments on investment towards plant and machinery. The MSME units will get Rs 5 lakh up to 5 years for minimum 10 regular employees, to deposit it in the CPF at the rate of Rs one thousand per employee … Read more
Current status of alternative sources of energy Alternative energy is any energy source that is an alternative to fossil fuel. These alternatives are intended to address concerns about such fossil fuels, such as its high carbon dioxide emissions, an important factor in global warming. Marine energy, hydroelectric, wind, geothermal and solar power are all alternative … Read more
MADHYA PRADESH Madhya Pradesh HC issues notices on PIL against prostitution in Bachhada community Indore bench of Madhya Pradesh high court on Friday issued notices to the women and child development department and police officers on a petition seeking abolition of prostitution, blatantly practiced by Bachhada community members in Ratlam, Mandsaur and Neemuch districts. Prostitution is not considered as … Read more
Wetlands are lands transitional between terrestrial and aquatic system where the water table is usually near the water surface and land is covered by shallow water. Essential as: control floods, water treatment, recharging of water sources, reduce sediments, check soil erosion, bulwark against encroachment by the sea, winter resort for birds and important … Read more
Maiti Movement Maiti is derived from the term ‘mait’ which in Uttarakhand means married woman’s parental home. And this movement does not cost any money, but to plant a sapling by a newlywed girl while she leaves her home on the day of marriage. The groom gives some money to bride’s parents for the care … Read more
MADHYA PRADESH Vocational education scheme in mp for govt school students The vocational education scheme is being run with the help of the Central Government for development of employment-oriented skills of students studying in Government schools in the State. Initially, the School Education Department started two trades in 50 higher secondary schools. After … Read more