Factoids for Prelims 2021
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Ranyo Ashoka, Himalayan nettle, Denisovan - Who would have thought of such random questions?
Creating this thread with the sole purpose of sharing facts that can be relevant for Prelims. While there is always this thought, that there is no end to learning and mugging up facts, but if we observe closely - the options are not very close and elimination is easy. By pooling our resources here, if we give it one reading also, the probability of retaining it on the D day and eliminating options increases exponentially.
I request the aspirants to actively contribute here and let's hope that we strike gold on 31st ;).
Dalbergiasissoo orrosewood, as it is commonly known as, is available in abundance in India and is widely preferred in Indian households as the best choice for home furniture.
- Has been asked by UPSC previously.
- Was in news : https://mediaindia.eu/business/the-commercial-extinction-of-indian-rosewood-from-global-market/
Gochi,CasablancaNegative pricingcan occur when demand for a commodity drops to an extent that suppliers are prepared to pay others to take it away, in effect setting the price to a negative number. This phenomenon has occurred in electricity prices, natural gas prices, and sour crude oil prices.
Negative prices are a signal to either increase demand or reduce supply.
A steep recession might increase the natural unemployment rate if workers lose the skills necessary to find full-time work. Economists sometimes call this“hysteresis.”
the poison pill, the crown-jewel defense,a golden parachute, or the Pac-Man defense : company's management will defend against unwantedhostile takeoversby using several controversial strategies
Orchha,
MP
· Orchha town in Niwari distt , Bundelkhand
region of Madhya Pradesh
· Built by King RP(Rudra Pratap) Singh
of Bundela Dynasty in 1501
· On river Betwa
· In Orchha fort Complex includes Chaturbhuj
temple, Jahangir Mahal, Raj mahal and Sheesh Mahal
· Influence of Bundela and Mughal architecture
· News: in tentative list of UNESCO
cultural heritage list
Aragorn001,Botanical Survey of India (BSI) 1890 MOEFCC KOLKATA |
The Geological Survey of India (GSI) 1861 Ministry of Mines Kolkata |
The Fishery Survey of India (FiSI) 1983 Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries Mumbai |
Forest Survey of India (FSI) 1981 MOEFCC Dehradun |
The Archaeological Survey of India 1861 Ministry Of culture New Delhi |
Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) 1916 MOEFCC KOLKATA |
National Institute of Oceanography 1966 Under CSIR GOA |
Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India 1961 New Delhi |
SATHI Initiative
Department of Science & Technology has launched a unique scheme called“Sophisticated Analytical & Technical Help Institutes (SATHI)
These Centres are expected to house major analytical instruments to provide common services of high-end analytical testing, thus avoiding duplication and reduced dependency on foreign sources. SATHI will address the problems of accessibility, maintenance, redundancy and duplication of expensive equipment in our Institutions.
If SAATHI = Min of textile +Power (A matters :P)
- Insulation
- Pipes
- Automobile parts
- Printing cartridges and copy machine toner
- Food containers
- Packaging
- Carpet backing
- Luggage
- Shoes
- Toys
- Floor waxes and polishes
- Where is Styrene found?
- Consumer products – cigarettes, and many packaging, household, and building products
- Air – emissions from styrene-based products, cigarettes, vehicle exhaust, and copy machines
- Food and water – containing styrene from naturally occurring sources or contamination
Some confusing things in modern history
1)Deenabandhutitle give for C F Andrews by Gnadhi n st stephen students. Deshbandhupopular name for C R Das. Dinbandhuweeklymarathijournal byNm lokhande 1880
Deenabandhuweeklymalayalamnewspaper byVR Krishnanin 1941.
2)Servants of People societyfounded byLala lajpat Rai in 1921 st lahore. (Inaugurated by gandhi)
Servants of Indian Society founded by Gopal krishna Gokhale in 1905.
3)Indian Independence League 1942formed by rash behari bose in Tokyo japan.
Independence of Indian League 1927formed byJ L nehru n bose against dominion status in nehru report.
4)Delhi Chalo movementis associated withIndividual satyagraha movementduring 1940-1941)
Dilli chalo marchor slogun given bysubashChandra boseto motivate INA members.
5)Dwarkanath Tagore (1764 -1846) founded Landholders society in 1838 along with Radhakanta Deb.
His son is Debendranath tagore.
Debendranath tagore(1817 to 1905)was founder oftattwabodhini sabha in 1839n Tattvabodhini patrika in 1843,became head of bramho samaj
In 1865 due to differences with Kc sen he reorganized brahmo samajinto Adi bramo samaj.
His sons areSatyendarnath tagore 1st Indianto qualify ICS in 1863.
Rabindranath tagore - Jana gana mana, Amar shonar Bangla,srilanka national anthem,Gitajali,nobel prize in Literature(1913), founded vishwabharthi.
Abanindranath Tagorenephew of Rabindranath tagore foundedIndian Society of orientalArt,painted Bharat mata(1905)
Hey, just a correct - Rabindranath Tagore did not compose the Sri Lankan national anthem. It was composed by Ananda Samarakoon who was Tagore's disciple. Some of course say that the music and lyrics was inspired by Tagore. :-)
Patrick_jane,sjerngalSome confusing things in modern history
1)Deenabandhutitle give for C F Andrews by Gnadhi n st stephen students. Deshbandhupopular name for C R Das. Dinbandhuweeklymarathijournal byNm lokhande 1880
Deenabandhuweeklymalayalamnewspaper byVR Krishnanin 1941.
2)Servants of People societyfounded byLala lajpat Rai in 1921 st lahore. (Inaugurated by gandhi)
Servants of Indian Society founded by Gopal krishna Gokhale in 1905.
3)Indian Independence League 1942formed by rash behari bose in Tokyo japan.
Independence of Indian League 1927formed byJ L nehru n bose against dominion status in nehru report.
4)Delhi Chalo movementis associated withIndividual satyagraha movementduring 1940-1941)
Dilli chalo marchor slogun given bysubashChandra boseto motivate INA members.
5)Dwarkanath Tagore (1764 -1846) founded Landholders society in 1838 along with Radhakanta Deb.
His son is Debendranath tagore.
Debendranath tagore(1817 to 1905)was founder oftattwabodhini sabha in 1839n Tattvabodhini patrika in 1843,became head of bramho samaj
In 1865 due to differences with Kc sen he reorganized brahmo samajinto Adi bramo samaj.
His sons areSatyendarnath tagore 1st Indianto qualify ICS in 1863.
Rabindranath tagore - Jana gana mana, Amar shonar Bangla,srilanka national anthem,Gitajali,nobel prize in Literature(1913), founded vishwabharthi.
Abanindranath Tagorenephew of Rabindranath tagore foundedIndian Society of orientalArt,painted Bharat mata(1905)
Hey, just a correct - Rabindranath Tagore did not compose the Sri Lankan national anthem. It was composed by Ananda Samarakoon who was Tagore's disciple. Some of course say that the music and lyrics was inspired by Tagore. :-)
Oh tq,i will rectify .
Can you post the source pls.
» show previous quotes5)Dwarkanath Tagore (1764 -1846) founded Landholders society in 1838 along with Radhakanta Deb.
His son is Debendranath tagore.
Debendranath tagore(1817 to 1905)was founder oftattwabodhini sabha in 1839n Tattvabodhini patrika in 1843,became head of bramho samaj
In 1865 due to differences with Kc sen he reorganized brahmo samajinto Adi bramo samaj.
His sons areSatyendarnath tagore 1st Indianto qualify ICS in 1863.
Rabindranath tagore - Jana gana mana, Amar shonar Bangla,srilanka national anthem,Gitajali,nobel prize in Literature(1913), founded vishwabharthi.
Abanindranath Tagorenephew of Rabindranath tagore foundedIndian Society of orientalArt,painted Bharat mata(1905)
6)1813 actendedmonopoly of company in india except trade in tea with india and trade with china(all other trades were open to all brtish subjcts)
1833 act(st helena act 1833)ended all commercial activites of company made purely administrative body.
7)Regarding Secretary of State
- Secretary of state office + 15 mem council created by(1858 act).(he oversees the indian civils services)
- High commissioner office created and transferred some functions of secretary of state(1919 act)
- Abolished the 15 member council of secretary and replaced it with team of advisors(1935 act)
- It finally abolished secretary of state for India & transferred its functions to the secretary of state for common wealth affairs (1947 act)
8) Regarding Budget in colonial era
- Budget introduced in 1860
- Power of discussing Budget & addressing questions to executive (1892 act)
- Power to ask supplementary questions + move resolution on budget (1909 act)
- 1st time provincial budget separated from central budget + gave power to prov leg to enact their budget(1919act)
9)Confusing personalities in Acts
- 1863 -1st Indian ICS officer -Satyendranath Tagore.
- 1909 act-1st Indian in executive council of viceory (1st Indian law member) -Satyendra prasad sinha.
- 1946 Dec 9th(1st Const Assem meeting- Temporary President based on french practise -Dr.Sachchidananda Sinha.
10)Regarding Constitutional Borrowing confusions
- PRESIDENT -Method of Election (Irish),Impeachment (USA)
- Governor-Office of governor (1935 act),Appointment of Governor by center(Canada)
- Rajyasabha-Electons of Members of Rj sb(South Africa),Nomination of Members to Raj sbh(Irish)
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