Bharat Nirman

Bharat Nirman is a a time-bound plan for rural infrastructure by the Government of India in partnership with State Governments and Panchayat Raj Institutions.It was launched in 2005. It has 6 components: Water : Every habitation to have a safe ..

Current Affairs Notes

February 16, 2009The Governor of Tamil Nadu, Shri Surjit Singh Barnala commissioned Waterjet Propelled Fast Attack Crafts INS Carnicobar and INS Chetlat, at Chennai on February 16.1. These would be the first two in a series of ten Water Jet ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2009

Vocabulary: Dictionary of 200 Most Difficult English Words [with PDF]

Sesquipedalian Meaning: Characterized by long words or containing many syllables. Example: The professor’s sesquipedalian lecture left many students feeling confused and overwhelmed. Synonyms: lengthy, polysyllabic, long-winded Antonyms: concise, laconic, succinct Antidisestablishmentarianism Meaning: Opposition to the disestablishment of the Church of ..

Quiz 102 : General Science GK

1. Which among the following causes Hydrophobia? Virus Bacteria Protozoan worm 2. Amino acids join together to make polypeptides. What polypeptides make by joining together? Carbohydrates proteins vitamins All the above 3. Deficiency of Tocopherol leads to sterility in males ..

The Council for Advancement of People’s Action and Rural Technology (CAPART)

Council for Advancement of People’s Action and Rural Technology (CAPART) was launched in 1986. It works as a nodal agency for catalyzing and coordinating the emerging partnership between voluntary organizations and the Government for sustainable development of rural areas. The ..

Syllabus : General Studies (Mains) for Civil Services Examinations

The written examination will consist of the following papers: Paper A – Modern Indian language 300 Marks – Qualifying nature – Marks not counted – Passing mandatory- (i) Comprehension of given passages. (ii) Precis Writing (iii) Usage and Vocabulary. (iv) ..