Notes and Study material for Exams
Classcial Theories: Halley’s Thermal concept: Indian monsoon is because of contrast between Indian Subcontinent and adjoining Indian Ocean. Halley’s theory, suggested in 1686, considers the summer monsoon to be a regional phenomenon. Aerological concept: This was suggested by R. Scherhag in 1948. According to this theory, monsoon circulation develops due to changes in air … Read more
Zamindari System (19%) Bengal, Bihar, Banaras, division of NW provinces & northern Carinatic. 90 % of the revenue went to government & 10 % to Zamindar (British) Mahalwari System (30%) Major parts of NW provinces, Central provinces & Punjab. Responsibility of paying … Read more
Rajasthan: Worker and Peasant Movements Bijoliya Farmer Movement (1918) The first organized, comprehensive, broad, non-violent and longest running peasant movement in the country (about 44 years) Reason – Excessive levy and unfair means Dhakad caste movement in Bijolia hideout The locator at the time of agitation – Rao Krishna Singh Mewar Maharana at … Read more
Fairs of Rajasthan Banganga Fair:-It is said that the stream of Banganga was formed when Arjun, one of the Pandavas, shot an arrow to quench the thirst of dying Bhishma Pitamah, who was a brave warrior and had been badly wounded in the battle of Mahabharata. Chandrabagha Fair:-Thousands of devotees gather here at the … Read more
Under Industrial Policy, keeping in view the priorities of the country and its Economic Development, the roles of the public and private sectors are clearly decided. Under the New Industrial Policy, the industries have been freed to a large extent from the licenses and other controls. In order to encourage modernisation, Stress has been laid … Read more
Industrialization in Rajasthan has been a recent phenomenon, as prior to the independence the Development Of Industries was restricted by the following factors:- Lack of Interest by the rulers Lack of technical know how Lack of transport facilities. RICCO has been established as an apex body for the development of industries in the … Read more
Economic Growth Economic growth means an increase in Real GDP. This increase in real GDP means there is an increase in the value of national output / national expenditure. Economic growth is an important macro-economic objective because it enables increased living standards and helps create new jobs. Measurement of Economic Growth Economic growth is … Read more
Rajasthan : Monsoon and Rainfall Rainfall in large parts of the State is not only inadequate but also varies sharply from year to year and place to place. The Average rainfall of Rajasthan is 564.89 mm (1960 to 2009) compared to the all-India average of 1,100mm and a significant variation is seen across different regions. … Read more
Rajasthan : An introduction According to 2011 Census final Report Population of Rajasthan is 6,85,48,437 (ie 6.85 Crore) and is 8th in the country based on population. North to south- 23.03 N TO 30.12N West to east- 69.30 E To 78.17 E Tropic of cancer passes through Southern part through the Banswarda and dungpur districts … Read more
Crop Insurance Scheme CM Jan AwasYojna Rajasthan Startup Policy Resurgent Rajasthan PARTNERSHIP Summit 2015 Bhamshah Health Insurance Scheme 2015 Rajasthan Micro, Small and Medium enterprises (MSMEs) Policy 2015 Smart City Programme-2015 AMRUT Mission- 2015 Rajasthan Mineral Policy-2015 Rajasthan Agro-Processing and Agri-Marketing Promotion Policy, 2015 Rajasthan Biotechnology Policy 2015 Rajasthan Amendment in Wind Power Policy … Read more