MPPSC Prelims and Mains Notes, MPPCS Test Series
Social influence Social influence occurs when a person’s emotions, opinions, or behaviors are affected by others. Social influence takes many forms and can be seen in conformity, socialization, peer pressure, obedience, leadership, persuasion, sales, and marketing. In 1958, Harvard psychologist Herbert Kelman identified three broad varieties of social influence. Compliance is when people appear to … 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
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
Swami vivekanand Swami Vivekananda is one of the greatest thinkers of Indian Renaissance. Vivekananda was moved with pity on seeing the impoverished state of the masses. He says: “Material civilization, may even luxuries necessary to create work for the poor. Bread, I do not believe in a God who cannot give me bread here, giving … Read more
Kautilya was the Prime Minister of Chandragupta Maurya. Chandragupta found the Mauryan Empire with his help. Arthashastra was written by him. It is the most important source for writing the history of the Mauryas and is divided into 15 adhikarnas or sections and 180 Prakaranas or subdivisions. It has about 6,000 slokas. The book was … Read more
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was ‘a man of millennium’ who imparts the lesson of truth, Non- violence and peace. The philosophy and ideology is relevant still today.The philosophy of Gandhi was based on truth, sacrifice, non- violence selfless service and cooperation. In modern times, nonviolent methods of action have been a powerful tool for social protest. … Read more
Water Resources Management Water Resources in India India accounts for about 2.45 per cent of world’s surface area, 4 per cent of the world’s water resources and about 16 per cent of world’s population. The total water available from precipitation in the country in a year is about 4,000 cubic km. The availability from surface … 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
MADHYA PRADESH Mukyamantri medhavi vidyarti yojana launched With a view to promote better education in the State and create a healthier environment for overall development and opportunities, the Madhya Pradesh Government has launched the Mukyamantri Medhavi Vidyarti Yojana for higher education of the meritorious students of the State. This was stated by Maya … Read more