Indian response to British Rule : Peasant and tribal revolts

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 Indian response to British Rule : Peasant and tribal revolts

30.03.18 (MPPCS) Madhya Pradesh Current Affairs

MADHYA PRADESH Madhya Pradesh to raise retirement age for govt employees to 62 years   Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday announced raising the retirement age of state government employees to 62 years from the current 60 years.   The state government had made a provision for reservation for SC/ST employees in promotion, which was set aside by … Read more 30.03.18 (MPPCS) Madhya Pradesh Current Affairs

Drinking Water: supply, factors of impurity of water and quality management.

Safe Drinking and Supply Safe drinking water is the birthright of all humankind – as much a birthright as clean air. The majority of the world’s population, however, does not have access to safe drinking water. This is certainly true in most parts of Africa and Asia. Even in relatively advanced countries such as India, … Read more Drinking Water: supply, factors of impurity of water and quality management.

18.04.18 (MPPCS) Madhya Pradesh Current Affairs

MADHYA PRADESH Many schemes to help farmers increase yield introduced: tomar   The Madhya Pradesh Government has been implementing a number of schemes to help the farmers in increasing their productivity. This was stated by Narendra Singh Tomar, the Union Minister of Rural Development, Panchayat Raj and Mines during the Kissan Sammelan held at the … Read more 18.04.18 (MPPCS) Madhya Pradesh Current Affairs

12.01.18 (MPPCS) Madhya Pradesh Current Affairs

MADHYA PRADESH Madhya Pradesh mulls new habitat for elephants The state government is considering to declare Sanjay National Park as an elephant habitat considering jumbos’ straying into Siddhi and Singrauli districts from other states.   The area adopted by elephants in MP has a rich vegetation, including bamboo shoots — their favourite food. In July 2017, a herd of elephants had … Read more 12.01.18 (MPPCS) Madhya Pradesh Current Affairs

Prejudice and Discrimination

Prejudice and Discrimination Prejudice is an unjustified or incorrect attitude (usually negative) towards an individual based solely on the individual’s membership of a social group. For example, a person may hold prejudiced views towards a certain race or gender etc . (e.g. sexist). Discrimination is the behavior or actions, usually negative, towards an individual or … Read more Prejudice and Discrimination

27.02.18 (MPPCS) Madhya Pradesh Current Affairs

MADHYA PRADESH Rs 20,000 crore defence corridor will transform Bundelkhand   Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement of a defence industrial corridor in Bundelkhand has raised hopes in Madhya Pradesh of transforming this parched region into a land of opportunity.   Geographically, MP has the larger share of Bundelkhand. If it gets a fair share of the Rs 20,000 crore … Read more 27.02.18 (MPPCS) Madhya Pradesh Current Affairs

23.02.18 (MPPCS) Madhya Pradesh Current Affairs

MADHYA PRADESH Infant mortality rate declines in MP   The percentage of newborn child mortality rate has come down from 51 to 32 following improvement in the care of pregnant women in the State. A special arrangement has been made by the State for registration and regular health examination of pregnant women soon after conception. … Read more 23.02.18 (MPPCS) Madhya Pradesh Current Affairs

11-12.03.18 (MPPCS) Madhya Pradesh Current Affairs

MADHYA PRADESH Isa team visits mp’s solar farms   A delegation of the National Focal Points (NFPs) of the ISA member-countries visited Madhya Pradesh for two days. The representatives of 15 countries interacted with Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and later with media persons.   They visited solar farms, solar pumps and solar rooftop systems … Read more 11-12.03.18 (MPPCS) Madhya Pradesh Current Affairs

16.02.18 (MPPCS) Madhya Pradesh Current Affairs

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 16.02.18 (MPPCS) Madhya Pradesh Current Affairs