Random Facts That You Won't Believe are True

1. Giant Pandas eat approximately 28 pounds of bamboo a day- that's over 5 tons per year! 
2. The Nobel Peace Prize is Named for Alfred Nobel, The inventor of dynamite.
3. Cats are not able to taste anything that is sweet.
4. You fart on average 14 times a day, each fart travels from your body at 7 mph.
5. One of the ingredients needed to make dynamite is peanuts.
6. The largest living organism in the world is a fungus. it is in Oregon, Covering 2,200 acres and is still growing.
7. Kangaroos can not walk backwards.
8. A horse's Canter is a 3 beat gait. On the second beat, Opposite front and rear legs hit the ground at the same time. After the third beat is a rest or suspension, when all three legs are off the ground.
9. The shortest war in history lasted for only 38 Minutes.
10. While you sleep you can't smell anything- even really, really bad or potent smells.
11. Some tumors can grow hair, teeth , bones, even fingernails.
12. Your brain uses 10 watts of energy to think and does not feel pain.

UPSC Mains Exam Syllabus

 

UPSC Mains Syllabus GS-I :

General Studies I is also called Paper II of UPSC Mains. It covers-  Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society. The detailed UPSC Syllabus for this paper is given below-

• Indian Culture will cover the salient aspects of Art forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
• Modern Indian History from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues.
• The Freedom Struggle- its various stages and important contributors/ contributions from different parts of the country.
• Post Independence cosolidation and reorganisation within the country.
• History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, Colonization, Decolonization, Political Philosophies like Communism, Capitalism, Socialism etc. - their forms and effect on the society.
• Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.
• Role of Women and Women's Organisation, Population and Associated issues, poverty and Developmental issues, Urbanization, Their problems and their remedies.
• Effects of Globalization on Indian Society.
• Social empowerment , Communalism, Regianalism & Secularism.
• Salient Features of World's Physical Geography.
• Distribution of Key Natural Resources across the world and tertiary sector industries in Various parts of the world (including India).
• Important Geophysical Phenomena such as Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, Cyclone etc. geographical features and their location changes in critical geographical features (Including water bodies and ice caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.

 UPSC Mains Syllabus GS- II:

General Studies-II is also called Paper- III of UPSC Mains. It majorly cover Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations. The Detailed UPSC Syllabus for this paper is given below:- 

• Constitution of India- Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant, Provisions and Basic Structure.
• Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, Devolution of powers and Finances up to local levels and challenges therein.
• Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.
• Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries.
• Parliament and State Legislature- Structure, functioning, conduct of business, power and privileges and issues arising out of these.
• Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary- Ministries and Departments of the Government; Pressure and formal/ informal associations and their role in the polity.
• Salient features of the Representation of People's Act.
• Appointment to various Constitutional posts, power, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.
• Statutory, Regulatory and Various quasi- judicial Bodies.
• Government Policies and interventions for development industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, Various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.
• Welfare schemes for Vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and states and the performance of these schemes, mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
• Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/ Services relating to Health Education, Human Resources.
• Issues Relating to poverty and hunger.
• Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance applications models, successes, limitations and potential, citizens charters, trasparency and accountability & institutional and other measures.
• Role of Civil services in a Democracy.
• India and its Neighbourhood Relations.
• Bilateral, Regional and global groupings and agreements involving india and affecting India's Interests.
• Effects of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing countries on India's Interests, Indian Diaspora.
• Important International Institutions agencies and fora their structure and mandate.

 

 

 

 

UPSC Syllabus For Interview: 

Candidates who qualify the UPSC Mains Exam will be called for the Personality Test/ Interview. These candidates will be interviewed by a board appointed by the UPSC.

The Objective of the interview is to assess the personal suitability of the candidate for a career in civil services by a board of competent and unbiased observers.

The interview is more a purposive conversion intended to explore the mental qualities and analytical ability of the candidate.

The interview test will be 275 Marks and the total marks for the written examination is 1750. This sums up to Grand total of 2025 Marks, based on which the final merit list will be prepared. 

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UPSC Mains Exam Pattern

Paper I : Essay (can be written in the medium of the candidate's choice) 

Paper II : General Studies- I (Indian Heritage & Culture, History & Geography of the World & Society) 

Paper III: General Studies-II (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International Relations)

Paper IV: General Studies- III ( Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Security & Disaster Management)

Paper V: General Studies- IV (Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude)

Paper VI: Optional Subject- Paper I

Paper VII: Optional Subject- Paper II

Each Paper of Marks -250

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Syllabus for GS Paper (Prelims Paper I)

1. Current Events of National and International Importance.
2. History of India and Indian National Movement.
3. Indian and World Geography- Physical, Social, Economic, Geography of India and The World.
4. Indian Polity and Governance- Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues etc.
5. Economic and Social Development- Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives etc.
6. General issues on Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change- that do not require subject specialisation.
7. General Science

Syllabus for CSAT Paper (Prelims Paper II)

1. Comprehension
2. Interpersonal skills including communication skills
3. Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
4. Decision- Making and Problem Solving
5. General Mental Ability
6. Basic Numeracy - Numbers and Their Relations, Orders of Magnitude etc., Class X level, Data Interpretation. 

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UPSC Exam Pattern for CSE Prelims

IAS Prelims in the first stage of the Civil Services Examination. Nearly 10 lakh candidates applied for UPSC Prelims in 2021 Approx. 

Exam Pattern for UPSC Prelims:- 

Two Compulsory Papers- 

• General Studies Paper-I
• General Studies Paper-II

Number of Questions asked in GS Paper-I : 100

Numbers of Questions asked in CSAT: 80

Total Number of Marks : 400

• GS Paper-I - 200 Marks
• CSAT- 200 Marks

Negative Marking- 

1/3 of the total marking allotted to the question will be deducted for every wrong answer. 

Time Alloted-

Two Hours Each; 

• GS Paper I- 2 Hours (9:30 AM-11:30 AM)
• CSAT- 2 Hours (2:30 PM- 4:30 PM) 

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Category: Syllabus

Assembly Elections in Five States

Announcement

The Assembly Elections 2022 in these states are to be held in seven phases. In Uttar Pradesh, The elections are to be held in seven phases, In Manipur, it is to be held in two phases. In Goa, Uttarakhand and Punjab, the assembly elections are to be held in single phase.

Dates of Elections

• UP : February 10
• Goa, Uttarakhand and Punjab : February 14
• Manipur : February 27
• The Vote counting is to begin on March 10.

Elections in India

BJP is in power in all the five states except Punjab. The congress party is in power in Punjab.

The Election Commission has taken enough measures to conduct the election safely. Physical rallies habe been banned until January 15, 2022 due to the Omicron wave spreading in the country. Safety measures at the polling booth are to be implemented as prescribed as prescribed by the ECI. Also COVID safety measures framed for voters. The frontline workers will receive third dose vaccince. 

There are four major types of elections in India. They are Lok Sabha election. Rajya Sabha election, State Election and By Election. There are also elections conducted for state legislative councils, local governance bodies( panchayat and municipal bodies). The state Elections are also called Vidhan Sabha Elections conducted by State Election Commission. Article 324 gives powers to the election commission to conduct elections at central and state level. SEC was introduced by the 73rd and 74th Constitutional amendments. 

Category: Current Affairs- January 2022

Gangasagar Mela

 

 The Gangasagar Mela Started on January 10, 2022 in which occurs in West Bengal's Gangasagar Island. 

About Gangasagar

Gangasagar is a village and a gram panchayat, in the jurisdiction of the Sagar Police station in sagar CD block of South 24 Parganas district in West bengal. It has an average elevation of 4 metres.

Mela Organised

The Gangasagar Mela is organised during Makar Sankranti Every year.

The Mela is being Organised after Calcutta high court gave a go ahead to the government to conduct the event by taking necessary covid-19 measures. There are major cry regarding its cancellation because of surge in covid-19 cases, amid Omicron variant outbreak.

On the occasion of Makar Sankranti thousands of pilgrims seers and tourists take a holy tip in the confluence of ganga and bay of bengal to mark this event.

High court has directed the state government for constituting a three member panel containing the leader of opposition at the state assembly, chairman of West Bengal Human Rights Commission, and Representative of the state. The panel will ensure compliance of COVID-19 measures in Gangasagar Island.

State have been asked to ensure that all persons and pilgrims at the Gangasagar Mela ground wear masks, adhere to social distancing norms and use Sanitisers.

Kochi Water Metro Project

Kochi water Metro Project is operated by the Kochi Metro Rail Ltd. With this kochi has become the first city in India to launch water metro project. It connects ten islands, 15 routes are identified under the project and distance span around 76 km.

Water metro project gives one lakh islanders benefit and operate as a socially inclusive transport system, also focus on improving tourism based initiatives and will improve livelihoods.

The total cost of project is Rs. 819 crores. The German Funding Agency is investing 85 million Euros, that is Rs. 102 Cr. The kerala govt. has allocated Rs. 102 Cr. The land Acquisition cost is Rs. 72 crores.

The Transport system is powered by LTO Battery Technology. This is the first time in the world, battery power centrally controlled water system is implemented. LTO is Linear titanium oxide is a rechargeable battery, it charges at a rapid rate as compared to other lithium-ion batteries. And kochi water boats will be the first boats to use technology in a larger scale. 

Category: Current Affaris- January 2022

Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas Conference 2022

 

 

The Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas is also called Non- Resident Indian Day. it is celebrated on January 9 Every Year. It is celebrated to encourage the overseas indian community to reconnect with their roots.

On January 9, 1915. Mahatma Gandhi Returned to India from South Africa. He travelled to South Africa in 1893, He fought against Racialism in South Africa. 

About Parvasi Bharatiya Diwas Conference:-

1. The Conference is a platform for the NRI's to express their outlooks, feelings and perceptions.
2. it aids in creatin a network of NRI's distributed all over the world.
3. The conference reconnects the NRI's with their roots. it acts as a platform for the NRIs to contribute towards the development of the country.
4. India also conducts Regional Parvasi Bharatiya Diwas. It is conducted outside india.
5. During the conference, outstanding NRIs are felicitated with awards.
6. The main aim of the conference is to connect the indian diaspora.

There are two major categories of indian diaspora. Technological graduates and manual labour. 

Technological graduates are in high value jobs. There are Majorly located in western countries such as Europe and US. The manual labours are those people employed in low- skilled occupation. They are mainly west Asian Countries and Arab Countries. 

Category:- Current Affaris - January 2022