HPSC Prelims and Mains Notes, HPSC Test Series
Ikshvakus and their cultural contribution The Ikshvaku dynasty (c. 225-340 A.D) was a feudatory tribe under the patronage of the great Satavahana Empire that ruled the Andhra region, delta of the Krishna and Godavari rivers on the east coast, situating their capital at Dharanikota (present day Amravati). Their downfall around the 3 rd … Read more
Originally, the Constitution of India did not make any provision with respect to the Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities. Later, the States Reorganisation Commission (1953-55) made a recommendation in this regard. Accordingly, the Seventh Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956 inserted a new Article 350-B in Part XVII of the Constitution 2 . This article contains … Read more
The foundations of the Sikh Empire, during the Sikh Confederacy, could be defined as early as 1707, starting from the death of Aurangzeb and the downfall of the Mughal Empire. The fall of the Mughal Empire provided opportunities for the Sikh army, known as the Dal Khalsa, to lead expeditions against the Mughals and Afghans. … Read more
The Hoyasalas Hoysala dynasty, family that ruled in India from about 1006 to about 1346 CE in the southern Deccan and for a time in the Kaveri (Cauvery) River valley. The first kings came from the hills northwest of Dorasamudra (present-day Halebid), which became their capital about 1060. With their hardy hill-dwelling, Kannada-speaking … Read more
Science and economics of climate change Science of climate change The atmosphere functions as a ‘greenhouse’ and insulates the earth from extremes of temperature. The greenhouse effect works in the following manner. Of the incoming short-wave radiation from the sun, one-third is reflected, and the atmosphere, ocean, ice, land, and biota absorb the … Read more
HARYANA Department to come up with health cards for all, says Vij The Health Department is coming out with a one-of-its-kind health card for all scheme, which will have data of the results of various medical tests of an individual. This was stated by Health Minister Anil Vij while replying to a question … Read more
RAJASTHAN NITI Aayog has ranked Rajasthan at No.1 state in water conversation NITI Aayog has ranked Rajasthanat first place among states in water conversation as it registered a significant increase in the level of groundwater. The water level has increased in the state due to water conservation structures built under Chief Minister’s Jal Swawlamban Abhiyaan programme. Also, … Read more
Policy alternatives Public-Private Sector Partnership (PPP) Public-private partnerships between a government agency and private-sector company can be used to finance, build and operate projects, such as public transportation networks, parks and convention centers. Financing a project through a public-private partnership can allow a project to be completed sooner or make it a possibility … Read more
HARYANA Anganwari centres to get new devices Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has given approval to procure 2,198 growth monitoring devices for anganwari centres in Nuh and Panipat districts at a cost of over Rs4.44 crore in order to ensure accurate record of weight and height of all beneficiaries, including pregnant women, lactating mothers, … Read more
RAJASTHAN Important details about Election Conditions for recognition as a State Party Secure at least 6% of the valid vote & win at least 2 seats in an Assembly General Election Secure at least 6% of the valid vote & win at least 1 seats in a Lok Sabha General Election Win … Read more