DMPQ: What are the reasons for seasonality?

Seasonality refers to both the seasonal variation of the suns position above the horizon and the changing daylength.  There are five reasons for seasons which are discussed here under: Earth’s revolution in its orbit around the sun: Earth completes its annual orbit in 365.24 days at a speed averaging 107,280 Km.hr in a counter clockwise … Read more

14.08.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Raje in global list of ‘100 most influential people ’   The digital initiatives undertaken by Rajasthan government have earned chief minister Vasundhara Raje a place in a list of 100 most influential people in digital governance globally. A Uk-based NGO, Apolitical, has released the list following a survey.   Rajasthan government has taken … Read more

27.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   Female sterilization is the most common form of contraception in Rajasthan: Study   Majority of married women in Rajasthan are using modern contraceptives methods and female sterilization is the most common form of contraception in the state, a recent study reveals. The study named as the PMA-2020 project was done by the IIHMR … Read more

03.05.18 Haryana(HPCS) Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL   ·        World Press Freedom Day is celebrated on 3rd May   Every year 3 May is a date which celebrated as the World Press Freedom Dayto evaluate press freedom around the world, to defend the media from attacks on their independence and to pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the … Read more

03.05.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Govt may hand over upkeep of two forts to private firms   The Rajasthan government is contemplating to hand over development of the state’s two historical monuments to private companies even as the Union tourism ministry’s move to allow the Dalmia Bharat Ltd to “adopt” the Red Fort sparked controversy.   The plan is … Read more

READ: Interlinking of Rivers

Note: READ id our New Initiative to cover two Topics (Weekly) of Current Importance in Detail with Specific focus on Prelims and Mains Exam After Cauvery: A look at other inter-state water tussles   The Supreme Court on February 16 delivered its verdict on Cauvery river water sharing between Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, and Puducherry, bringing an … Read more