MPPSC Prelims and Mains Notes, MPPCS Test Series
ORIGIN OF NATIONALISM The rise of Nationalism is reflected in the spirit of Renaissance in Europe when freedom from religious restrictions led to the enhancement of national identity. This expression of Nationalism was furthered by the French Revolution. The political changes resulted in the passing of sovereignty from the hands of an absolute monarch to … Read more
Issues of Direct and Indirect Subsidy for farm sector and other social sectors. Subsidy is one of the powerful fiscal instruments, besides taxes and others, by which the objective of growth and social justice may be achieved. Subsidies alter relative prices and budget constraints and thereby affect decisions concerning production, consumption and allocation … Read more
MADHYA PRADESH Govt receives no money from centre for drought-affected tehsils The Madhya Pradesh Government has received no money from the Centre for 133 drought-affected tehsils spread over 18 districts. In his written reply to a query by Ramniwas Rawat of Congress, Revenue Minister Umashankar Gupta said that the process of withdrawing funds for … Read more
The United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organization established on 24 October 1945 to promote international cooperation. It was founded to replace the League of Nations following World War II and to prevent another conflict. When it was founded, the UN had 51 Member States; there are now 193. Most nations are members of the UN and send diplomats to the headquarters to hold meetings … Read more
MADHYA PRADESH Anubhuti programme to let students get experience of villages in Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said In villages even today one learns to live together in harmony. Hence the state government will start Anubhuti programme in which students will be taken to villages. While addressing the Anubhuti Samvad programme … Read more
Civil Rebellions and Tribal Uprisings The backbone of the rebellions, their mass base and striking power came from the rack-rented peasants, ruined artisans and demobilized soldiers CAUSES The major cause of the civil rebellions was the rapid changes the British introduced in the economy, administration and land revenue system. The revenues were enhanced by increasing … Read more
MADHYA PRADESH All gram panchayats to have their own buildings in one year All gram panchayats of the State will have their own buildings in the coming one year. These buildings will be named ‘Bharat Nirman Kendra’. Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Gopal Bhargav has approved Rs 1.51 crore for construction of … Read more
MADHYA PRADESH MP govt to recruit over 89,000 people With an eye on the Assembly elections, due later this year, the BJP government in Madhya Pradesh has announced that it will recruit over 89,000 people in different departments over the next few months. The announcement comes two days after chief minister Shivraj Singh … Read more
MADHYA PRADESH Govt teachers in mp to follow uniform dress code Government teachers in Madhya Pradesh will have to follow a uniform dress code – maroon jacket for women and navy blue for men – from the next academic session, according to an order of the education department. The order said the teachers’ … Read more
Indus Valley Civilization Indus Valley Civilization was the first major civilization in south Asia, which spread across a vast area of land in present day India and Pakistan (around 12 lakh sq.km). The time period of mature Indus Valley Civilization is estimated between BC. 2700- BC.1900 i.e. for 800 years. But early Indus Valley Civilization had … Read more