2009- UPPCS Upper Subordinate Mains Question Paper-II

U.P.P.C.S. (Main) Examination – 2009 GENERAL STUDIES (SECOND PAPER) 1.A mother is three times the age of her son. Five (5) years back the son was l/6’h the age of his father. If father is 5 years older than the mother, what is the age of the son. (a) 10 yrs (b) 12yrs (c) 14yrs … Read more 2009- UPPCS Upper Subordinate Mains Question Paper-II

26.08.17 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs.

  Uttar Pradesh   International Ramayan Conclave likely in January.   Taking forward the centre’s proposal, the Yogi Adityanath government is likely to hold the ‘International Ramayan Conclave’ in Uttar Pradesh in January. The six-day event will be spread across locations in Lucknow, Ayodhya and Chitrakoot.   The central government had planned to organise the … Read more 26.08.17 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs.

Ancient Indian Cultural System & Ideals

    Varina Vyavastha or Varina System   Vedas prescribe that all human beings should leave ignorance, get educated, select a profession for himself based on his “tatva” (basic traits) and education, take a vow to follow such a profession, and follow such a profession.   Vedas classifies all profession into three viz. “Knowledge based”, … Read more Ancient Indian Cultural System & Ideals

Administrative System of Uttar Pradesh

Administrative System of Uttar Pradesh   Introduction :-   Uttar Pradesh is bound by Nepal on the North, Himachal Pradesh on the northwest, Haryana on the west, Rajasthan on the southwest, Madhya Pradesh on the south and south- west and Bihar on the east. Situated between 23° 52′ N and 31° 28′ N latitudes and … Read more Administrative System of Uttar Pradesh

Civil Rebellions and Tribal Uprisings

The backbone of the rebellions, their mass base and striking power came from the rack-rented peasants, ruined artisans and demobilized soldiers CAUSES The major cause of the civil rebellions was the rapid changes the British introduced in the economy, administration and land revenue system. The revenues were enhanced by increasing taxes. Thousands of zamindars and … Read more Civil Rebellions and Tribal Uprisings

27.10.17 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs

UTTAR PRADESH   Supreme Court asks UP govt to file comprehensive plan to protect Taj Mahal   Blaming Uttar Pradesh government for taking “ad-hoc” approach towards protection of Taj Mahal, the Supreme Court  directed the state to file a comprehensive report for preservation of the 17th century structure and the ecology surrounding it. Meanwhile, a bench of … Read more 27.10.17 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs

The Mughals Part 1 for Uttar Pradesh upper sub-ordinate exam

Introduction In the fourteenth century, the disintegration of the Mongol empire led Timur to unite Iran and Turan under one rule. Timur’s empire was spread from the lower Volga to the river Indus, including Iran, Asia Minor (modern Turkey), Trans-Oxiana, Afghanistan, and some part of Punjab. In 1404, Timur died and Shahrukh Mirza, his grandson, … Read more The Mughals Part 1 for Uttar Pradesh upper sub-ordinate exam

Administrative Setup and Administrative Culture in Rajasthan.

Within a state there is generally a four-tier structure of ad- ministration – division, district, taluka/tehsil/block, and village. The district has been so far the most important unit of administration. Some of the states have introduced the system of Panchayati Raj, generally a three-tier structure of local self- government in rural areas at the vil- … Read more Administrative Setup and Administrative Culture in Rajasthan.

Significant Provisions

  Emergency Provisions in the Constitution of India The Emergency Provisions are mentioned from Article 352 to Article 360. ?      Article 352: Proclamation of Emergency – due to external intrusion or war the President of India can declare a state of emergency through a Proclamation. This Article suggests that such a Proclamation can be revoked or a … Read more Significant Provisions