Notes and Study material for Exams
Professor Freeman J. Dyson, of Institute of Advanced Studies, Princeton, in his book “Infinite in all Directions,” had this to say about Technology: “Technology is a gift of God. After the gift of Life, it is perhaps the greatest of God’s gifts. It is the mother of civilization, of Arts and of Sciences. Technology continues to … Read more
The following are the subtopics of Maharatnas: Agni – The fire god. Adityas – The sun gods. Ashvins – The twin gods of healing and medicine. Brahma – The creator god. Devas – The gods. Durga – The goddess of power and protection. Ganesha – The elephant-headed god of wisdom and success. Gandharvas – The … Read more
Biodiversity, Climate, water and flood management. They are also important for individual Health and wellbeing and for local communities, providing opportunities for exercise, leisure, Education and EMPLOYMENT, as well as creating a sense of place. Urban areas face an evolving set of environmental pressures including Climate Change. At the same time, the existing
The Urban Services Environmental Rating System (USERS): A Framework for Sustainable Urban Development The rapid urbanization of the 21st century presents a complex challenge: how to create thriving, equitable, and environmentally sustainable cities. While cities are engines of economic growth and innovation, they also contribute significantly to environmental degradation, resource depletion, and social inequality. To … Read more
Horticulture University shall be established in the successor State of Telangana. 5. The Government of India shall establish the National Institute of Disaster Management in the successor State of Andhra Pradesh. , Infrastructure development is the process of building and maintaining the physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for … Read more
Foreign travelers India has always been the dream destination for people who want to explore one of the earliest civilizations in the world. Since time immemorial, India has received a number of keen travelers who came here and fell in love with its traditions and colors. Hiuen Tsang from China (629-645) One of the earliest … Read more
INFRASTRUCTURE Debt Funds In Sept 2011, RBI issued guidelines for permitting banks and NBFCs to set up IDFs to help meet long term financing for the sector IDFs would be set up either as MFs or NBFCs NBFC sponsoring IDF-MF should have a minimum net owned funds of Rs 300 crore and CAR of 15 … Read more
The Greenhouse Effect is a natural process that warms the Earth’s surface. When the Sun’s energy reaches the Earth’s Atmosphere, some of it is reflected back to space and the rest is absorbed and re-radiated by greenhouse gases. It is the process by which radiation from a planet’s atmosphere warms the planet’s surface to a … Read more
Introduction Power is one of the most critical components of Biodiversity. Coal is a fossil fuel that is formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals. Coal is used to generate electricity, power industrial processes, and heat homes and businesses. Coal is a non-renewable … Read more
