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Gist of Indian Polity From N.C.E.R.T. Book for Civil Services Preliminary Examinations -2012
(IGP) IAS Pre: GS - Geography - World Geography Physical: Atmosphere (MCQ -2)
(IGP) IAS Pre: GS - Geography - World Geography Physical: Atmosphere (Part -2)
(IGP) IAS Pre: GS - Geography - World Geography Physical: Atmosphere (Part -1)
(JOBS) Andhra Pradesh PSC: Recruitment of Port Officers (Gazetted) : 2012

Gist of Indian Polity From N.C.E.R.T. Book for Civil Services Preliminary Examinations -2012

Posted: 10 Jan 2012 03:11 AM PST

Gist of Indian Polity From N.C.E.R.T. Book

What is a constitution?What are its functions? What role does it perform society? How does a constitution relate to our daily existence?

The first function of a constitution is to provide a set of basic rules allow for minimal coordination amongstmembers of a society.

Specification of decisionmaking powers A constitution is a body of fundamental that principles according to which a state is constituted or governed. But what should these fundamental rules be? And what makes-them fundamental? Well, the first question-you will have to decide is who gets to decide what the laws governing the society should be? Youmay want rule X, but others may want rule Y. How do we decide whose rules or preferences should govern us? You may think the rules you want everyone to live by are the best; but others think that their rules are the best. How do we resolve this dispute? So even before you decide what rules should govern this group you have to decide: Who gets to decide? The constitution ho provide an answer to this question. It specifies the basic allocation of power in a society. It decides who gets to decide what the laws will be. In principle, this question, who gets to decide, can be answered in many ways: in a monarchical constitution, a monarch decides; in some constitutions like the old Soviet Union, one single party was given the power to decide. But in democratic constitutions, broadly speaking, the people get to decide. But this matter is not so simple. Because even if you answer that the people should decide, it will not answer the question: how should the people decide? For something to be law, should everyone agree to it? Should the people directly vote on each matter as the ancient Greeks did? Or should the people express their preferences by electing representatives? But if the people act through their representatives be elected? How many should there be?

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(IGP) IAS Pre: GS - Geography - World Geography Physical: Atmosphere (MCQ -2)

Posted: 10 Jan 2012 02:44 AM PST

World Geography Physical
Atmosphere (MCQ -2)

1. Which of the following is the correct arrangement of the layers of the atmosphere starting closest to the earth
a) Troposphere, Mesosphere, thermosphere, stratosphere
b) Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Stratosphere, Troposphere
c) Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere

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(IGP) IAS Pre: GS - Geography - World Geography Physical: Atmosphere (Part -2)

Posted: 10 Jan 2012 01:55 AM PST

World Geography Physical
Atmosphere (Part -2)

Rains in the doldrums are of convectional nature and are also called the 4 O' clock showers.

B. Orographic Precipitation

It occurs when warm and humid air strikes landform barriers such as mountain ranges and is forced to rise.
The windward side of the mountain range gets more precipitation than the leeward side (rainshadow area) because the air descends down the slope and gets warmed up.

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(IGP) IAS Pre: GS - Geography - World Geography Physical: Atmosphere (Part -1)

Posted: 10 Jan 2012 12:54 AM PST

World Geography Physical
Atmosphere (Part -1)

Our planet is enveloped by a keep blanket of gases extending several kilometers above its surface.
Like the lithosphere and hydrosphere, the atmosphere too is an integral part of a gigantic system i.e. earth.
When compared with the radius of our planet, the atmosphere appears to be only a very thin layer of gases.
However, because of the force of gravity, it is inseparable from the Earth.

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(JOBS) Andhra Pradesh PSC: Recruitment of Port Officers (Gazetted) : 2012

Posted: 10 Jan 2012 12:01 AM PST

ANDHRA PRADESH PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION: HYDERABAD

Recruitment applications are invited On-line through the proforma Application to be made available on WEBSITE (www.apspsc.gov.in) in from 10/01/2012 to 08/02/2012 (Note: 06/02/2012 is the last date for payment of fee) for recruitment to the post of PORT OFFICER in A.P. Port Service (GAZETTED). The desirous eligible Candidates may apply ON-LINE by satisfying themselves with the terms and conditions of this recruitment.

The details are as follows:-

NAME OF THE POST : PORT OFFICER IN A.P. PORT SERVICE (GAZETTED) DIRECT RECRUITMENT
STATE/ ZONAL : State Level
NO. OF VACANCIES: OC-1 SC(W)-1
AGE AS ON 01/07/2011 MIN. MAX: 18 – 40 (For SC(W) Maximum Age is 50 years)
SCALE OF PAY RS.: 18025- 30765/-

NOTE: THE APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO GO THROUGH THE USER GUIDE AND DECIDE THEMSELVES AS TO THEIR ELIGIBILITY FOR THIS RECRUITMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING AND ENTER THE PARTICULARS COMPLETELY ONLINE. ALL CANDIDATES HAVE TO PAY RS. 100/- (RUPEES ONE HUNDRED ONLY) TOWARDS APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE AND ALL THOSE WHO ARE NOT EXEMPTED FROM PAYMENT OF FEE HAVE ALSO TO PAY RS. 120/- (RUPEES ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY ONLY) TOWARDS EXAMINATION FEE,

The following blank formats (Proforma) are available in the Commission's Website www.apspsc.gov.in. The candidates can use, if required.
i) Community, Nativity and Date of Birth Certificate
ii) Declaration by the Un-Employed
iii) School Study Certificate
iv) Certificate of Residence
v) Creamy Layer Certificate

IMPORTANT NOTE: Distribution of vacancies among roster points is subject to variation and confirmation from the Unit Officer/ Appointing authority.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

PORT OFFICER IN A.P. PORT SERVICE (GAZETTED) DIRECT RECRUITMENT
Candidates must possess a Foreign going Master's Certificate granted by the Government of India and must have served as Chief Officer (OR) must possess a Home Trade Master's Certificate granted by the Government of India and must have served as Chief Officer of Home Trade ship.

AGE: Minimum 18 years & Maximum 40 years as on 01/07/2011. (For SC(W) Maximum Age is 50 years as on 01/07/2011)
N.B.: No person shall be eligible if less than 18 years and is more than 40 of years.

FEE: (Remittance of Fee) Each applicant must pay Rs. 100/- (RUPEES ONE HUNDRED ONLY) towards Application Processing Fee and Examination Fee RS.120/- (RUPEES ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY ONLY) (if Candidates are not exempted from payment of Fee). Payment of Rs. 100/- (Rupees One Hundred Only) towards application processing fee is compulsory for all Applicants.

PROCEDURE OF SELECTION:

THE SELECTION OF CANDIDATES FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE POSTS WILL BE MADE ON WRITTEN EXAMINATION (CONVENTIONAL TYPE).
THE FINAL SELECTION OF THESE POSTS WILL BE BASED ON THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION.

SCHEME OF EXAMINATION:

The scheme & Syllabus for the Written Examination has been shown in Annexure-II. The Written Examination will be in "Conventional Type". The candidate has to appear for (i) General Studies Paper and (ii) Essay in English (Problem analysis on the relevant qualifying subject and /or professional experience).

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