MPPSC Prelims and Mains Notes, MPPCS Test Series
Ethics in international relations What role do moral principles play in the conduct of foreign relations? First, morality helps define the goals and purposes of states and other actors. Moral norms do not provide policy directives, but they can offer a general vision and broad direction and provide the moral norms by which to illuminate … Read more
Aptitude An aptitude is a component of a competence to do a certain kind of work at a certain level. Outstanding aptitude can be considered “talent”. An aptitude may be physical or mental. Aptitude is inborn potential to do certain kinds of work whether developed or undeveloped. Ability is developed knowledge, understanding, learned or acquired … Read more
MADHYA PRADESH Gwalior incentives to civic staff to prevent open defecation The Gwalior Municipal Corporation is offering rewards and monetary benefits to corporation officials to catch people who defecate in the open. The Corporation has told its team that those who fine the maximum number of people defecating in the open will be rewarded … Read more
Urban spheres of influence and rural urban fringe Urban spheres of influence Urban spheres of influence reflect centre-to-hinterland relationship, compared with the non-central region, the centre assumes more complex economic functions, and provides more economic activities. Famous theoretical contributions to this research field are the Central Place Theory (Christaller, 1933), the extension to the Central … Read more
POST INDEPENDENT ERA The era after India’s independence from colonial rule starts with its partition into two halves – India and Pakistan. Lord Mountbatten became the first Governor General of free India and M.A. Jinnah that of Pakistan. The transition was violent, with blood curling massacres all over the country, ample proof to the historic … Read more
MADHYA PRADESH Illegal colonies to be regularised by August 15 In a major move that would provide relief to lakhs of families, state government is all set to regularize over 5,000 illegal colonies in Madhya Pradesh. An amendment in Madhya Pradesh Coloniser Rules 1998 would place these colonies on a fast track to regularisation. Development fee … Read more
Transparency and accountability Transparency and accountability in administration as the sine qua non of participatory democracy, gained recognition as the new commitments of the state towards its citizens. It is considered imperative to enlist the support and participation of citizens in management of public services. Traditionally, participation in political and economic processes and the ability … Read more
MADHYA PRADESH Farmers being encouraged to take up horticulture In order to double the farmers’ income in the State, the farmers are being encouraged to take other horticulture crops beside traditional crops like wheat and soybean. It may be mentioned that the area of fruits bearing trees was 47 thousand 856 hectare in … Read more
MADHYA PRADESH Madhya Pradesh to set tourism plan worth Rs 100 Crores Madhya PradeshTourism Minister Surendra Patwa that the government is likely to introduce a plan worth Rs 100 crore. The plan is aimed at providing better facilities for the people visiting the state and to avoid inconvenience for pilgrims coming from across … Read more
Disaster manangement: some case studies Aspects of Disaster Management Disaster Prevention Disaster Prevention is the concept of engaging in activities which intend to prevent or avoid potential adverse impacts through action taken in advance, activities designed to provide protection from the occurance of disasters. Disaster Preparedness Disaster preparedness activities embedded with risk reduction measures can … Read more