UPSC SSC Exam Current Affairs and Study Notes

2023-03-27 20:26:55 Karnataka hiked the reservation given to the Lingayat, Vokkaliga communities but scrapped a separate quota for Muslims in a politically significant move just months before high-stakes assembly elections are due. Open / Comment

2023-03-27 20:26:48 Open / Comment

2023-03-27 12:04:19 Kalanamak rice:

Also known as Buddha Rice, Kalanamak is a scented, one of the finest and short grain rice with an unusual black husk (kala = black; namak means salt).
It is currently grown in 11 districts of the Terai region of northeastern Uttar Pradesh and in Nepal (specifically Kapilvastu).
This rare rice has been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2013 which recognised Siddharthnagar and the adjacent districts for the tag.
It was featured in the book 'Speciality Rices of the World' by the FAO of the United Nations.

Benefits:

This rice is rich in micronutrients such as iron and zinc and can help prevent Alzheimer’s
It also contains 11% protein which is almost double of common rice varieties.
Besides, it has a low Glycemic Index (49% to 52%) making it sugar free and suitable for even diabetic people.
It also contains antioxidants such as anthocyanin which is useful in preventing heart disease and also helps in improving the health of the skin.

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2023-03-27 12:02:47 Indian Constitution Important Questions
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In which year first Lok Sabha election was held?
1952

The constitutional provision 'Concurrent List' was borrowed from which country?
Australia

The model code of conduct for political parties and candidates to be followed during election is specified in?
Representation of the People Act, 1951

Who is the Chairman of Lok Sabha?
Speaker

Which articles empowers the President to appoint Prime Minister of India?
Article 75

Which has the most profound influence in framing the India Constitution?
The Government of India Act, 1935

Who is the Chairman of the National Integration Council?
Prime Minister of India

In the Union Government the council of Ministers is collectively responsible to?
Lok Sabha

In India when both offices of President and Vice-President happen to be vacant simultaneously who will discharge the duties of the President?
Chief Justice of India

Who determines the salaries and allowances of the members of the Parliament in India?
Parliament by Law

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2023-03-27 08:14:12 Booklist for IAS Prelims, 2023

Minimum books, maximum revision = Good Preparation

Read Minimum possible books. Our goal is to be District Collector & not Book Collector

#UPSC #UPSC2023
#UPSCPrelims2023

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2023-03-26 20:34:18 Minor tributaries of river Indus in the Jammu and Kashmir

#Geography
#Indian_Geo
#Indian_Rivers
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2023-03-26 20:32:38 Open / Comment

2023-03-26 18:56:07 Geography Top One Liner Most IMP Questions

Que 1. Who is mainly responsible for the decrease of female population in India?
Ans – Social Cause

Que 2. According to the population data announced in July 2011, what is the decrease in the child sex ratio in rural areas as compared to urban areas?
Ans – Four Times

Que 3. Which state has the highest female literacy rate?
Ans – Kerala

Que 4. Cookie is related to which state?
Ans – Manipur

Que 5. Which is the largest tribal community of India?
Ans – Gond

Que 6. What is Van Mahotsav related to?
Ans – Plantation

Que 7. What has increased the incidence of floods in North India?
Ans – Increase in Deforestation in the Runoff Area.

Que 8. Which one has been declared as a marine park by the government to preserve the coral reefs?
Ans. Gulf of Kutch

Que 9. The name of which hill station means 'the place of thunderstorm'?
Ans. Darjeeling

Que 10. Aptani is a major tribal group of which of the following?
Ans. Arunachal Pradesh

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2023-03-26 16:19:31 Order of committees on Panchayati raj

Trick- BAG of Lieutenant General (LTG)

B- Balwant Rao committee

A- Ashok Mehta committee

G- G V K Rao committee

L- L.M. Singhvi committee

T- Thungon committee

G- Gadgil committee

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2023-03-26 12:47:29 #UpscPrelims

Ramsar sites of India(updated and latest) Open / Comment