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• Today's Important News: 04 January 2012
• (IGP) IAS Pre Paper - 2: GS - Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability - Statement & Conclusions (MCQ -4)
• (IGP) IAS Pre Paper - 2: GS - Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability - Statement & Conclusions
• (IGP) IAS Pre: GS - Indian Polity - The Constitution of India: The Union Territories (MCQ -9)
• (IGP) IAS Pre: GS - Indian Polity - The Constitution of India: The Union Territories
• (IGP) IAS Pre: GS - Indian History - Medieval Indian - The Mughal Kings (MCQ -4)
• (IGP) IAS Pre: GS - Indian History - Medieval Indian - The Mughal Kings
• (Competition) DST-Lockheed Martin India Innovation Growth Program
• (IGP) IAS Pre: GS - Geography - World Geography General: Climatic Region of The World (MCQ -9)

Today's Important News: 04 January 2012 Posted: 04 Jan 2012 02:29 AM PST Today's Important News (04-01-2012) The Hindu National: 'Mullaperiyar, Idukki dams safe' PMO steps in to resolve row over oil, gas exploration An Indian miracle turns 50 Production looks up, farmers downcast Now book rail ticket from your mobile read more © 2011 www.upscportal.com INTEGRATED Guidance Programme for IAS 2012(CSAT) :: CSAT Sample Papers :: Current Affairs | CSAT Syllabus | UPSC MAINS PAPERS Get Your Dream Job. SUBMIT YOUR RESUME Online.

(IGP) IAS Pre Paper - 2: GS - Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability - Statement & Conclusions (MCQ -4) Posted: 04 Jan 2012 02:07 AM PST Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability Statement & Conclusions (MCQ -4) Directions (Q. Nos. 1 to 5) In each of the following questions, a statement is given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Give answer. (a) If only conclusion I follows (b) If only conclusion II follows (c) If either I or II follows (d) If neither I nor II follows and 1. Statement: Mr. X is one of the probable candidates short-listed for the post of Director of K.L.M. Institute. Conclusions: I. Mr. X will be selected as Director of K. L. M. Institute. II. Mr. X will not be selected as Director of K. L. M. Institute. read more © 2011 www.upscportal.com INTEGRATED Guidance Programme for IAS 2012(CSAT) :: CSAT Sample Papers :: Current Affairs | CSAT Syllabus | UPSC MAINS PAPERS Get Your Dream Job. SUBMIT YOUR RESUME Online.

(IGP) IAS Pre Paper - 2: GS - Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability - Statement & Conclusions Posted: 04 Jan 2012 12:43 AM PST Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability Statement & Conclusions 'Conclusion' is a fact that can be truly inferred fromthe contents of a given sentence. There may be questions in the CSAT that may consist of a statement or a set of statements, followed by certain inference s) based on the facts of statements. Here candidates are required to approach the questions for solution from a different angle. This approach basically emphasises the need for being more systematic and logical in drawing inferences. Therefore, consequent effect of a statement has to be analysed before reaching the correct conclusion(s). read more © 2011 www.upscportal.com INTEGRATED Guidance Programme for IAS 2012(CSAT) :: CSAT Sample Papers :: Current Affairs | CSAT Syllabus | UPSC MAINS PAPERS Get Your Dream Job. SUBMIT YOUR RESUME Online.

(IGP) IAS Pre: GS - Indian Polity - The Constitution of India: The Union Territories (MCQ -9) Posted: 04 Jan 2012 12:10 AM PST Indian Polity The Union Territories (MCQ- 9) 1. Which of the following are correct Under A239A Parliament may by law create for the Union territory of Puducherry (a) a body, whether elected or partly nominated and partly elected, to function as a Legislature for the Union territory, or (b) a Council of Ministers, or both with such constitution, powers and functions, in each case as specified by the law a) a b) b c) both d) none read more © 2011 www.upscportal.com INTEGRATED Guidance Programme for IAS 2012(CSAT) :: CSAT Sample Papers :: Current Affairs | CSAT Syllabus | UPSC MAINS PAPERS Get Your Dream Job. SUBMIT YOUR RESUME Online.

(IGP) IAS Pre: GS - Indian Polity - The Constitution of India: The Union Territories Posted: 04 Jan 2012 12:03 AM PST Indian Polity The Union Territories Administration of Union territories. 239. (1) Save as otherwise provided by Parliament by law, every Union territory shall be administered by the President acting, to such extent as he thinks fit, through an administrator to be appointed by him with such designation as he may specify. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in Part VI, the President may appoint the Governor of a State as the administrator of an adjoining Union territory, and where a Governor is so appointed, he shall exercise his functions as such administrator independently of his Council of Ministers. Creation of local Legislature or Council of Ministers or both for certain Union territories. 239A. (1) Parliament may by law create for the Union territory of Puducherry— (a) a body, whether elected or partly nominated and partly elected, to function as a Legislature for the Union territory, or (b) a Council of Ministers, or both with such constitution, powers and functions, in each case, as may be specified in the law. (2) Any such law as is referred to in clause (1) shall not be deemed to be an amendment of this Constitution for the purposes of article 368 notwithstanding that it contains any provision which amends or has the effect of amending this Constitution. read more © 2011 www.upscportal.com INTEGRATED Guidance Programme for IAS 2012(CSAT) :: CSAT Sample Papers :: Current Affairs | CSAT Syllabus | UPSC MAINS PAPERS Get Your Dream Job. SUBMIT YOUR RESUME Online.

(IGP) IAS Pre: GS - Indian History - Medieval Indian - The Mughal Kings (MCQ -4) Posted: 03 Jan 2012 11:32 PM PST Medieval Indian History The Mughal Kings (MCQ -4) 1. Consider the following statements and mark the option which is correct. (i) Babur founded a new capital city of Fatehpur Sikri. (ii) Babur was a skilled Musicians played Naqqara. (iii) Themode of caligraphy favourite to Akbar was 'Nastaliq'. (a) i & iii (b) all of the above (c) iii (d) none of the above. read more © 2011 www.upscportal.com INTEGRATED Guidance Programme for IAS 2012(CSAT) :: CSAT Sample Papers :: Current Affairs | CSAT Syllabus | UPSC MAINS PAPERS Get Your Dream Job. SUBMIT YOUR RESUME Online.

(IGP) IAS Pre: GS - Indian History - Medieval Indian - The Mughal Kings Posted: 03 Jan 2012 11:25 PM PST Medieval Indian History The Mughal Kings Babur (1526-30) Belonged to Cheghati section of the Turkish race Originally fromFarghana (Trans – ociana). Born in 1483 in the family of Taimur Was invited by mahmud Khan Lodi AND Ranasanga. Founded a new capital city Fatehpur Sikri (1572-80) which contains edifices of high quality like Buland Darwaja, Diwani-i- Khas, Turkish Sultan's Palace, Panch Mahal etc. Agra and also Lahore served as his capital cities. Akbar designed his mausoleum himself which was constructed by Jahangir at Sikandara 4. A skilled musician and player of 'Naqqara'(Kettled drum) 5. Some of the great musicians like Tansen, Baba Ramdas and Baba Haridas adorned his court 6. The mode of calligraphy favourite to Akbar was ' Nastaliq'. 7. Some of the prominent painters who wre in court of Akbar were Khawaja Abdus Samad. Dasawanta & Basawan. read more © 2011 www.upscportal.com INTEGRATED Guidance Programme for IAS 2012(CSAT) :: CSAT Sample Papers :: Current Affairs | CSAT Syllabus | UPSC MAINS PAPERS Get Your Dream Job. SUBMIT YOUR RESUME Online.

(Competition) DST-Lockheed Martin India Innovation Growth Program Posted: 03 Jan 2012 05:06 AM PST DST-Lockheed Martin India Innovation Growth Program ABOUT THE PROGRAM The DST-Lockheed Martin India Innovation Growth Program is a nation-wide project, created to enhance the growth and development of India's entrepreneurial economy. The Program is equally funded by Department of Science and Technology (Govt. of India) and Lockheed Martin Corporation, and was developed with the assistance of the Indo-US Science and Technology Forum, the University of Texas IC2 Institute and FICCI. The overall goal of the Program is to accelerate the launch of Indian early-stage technologies into the global marketplace. The program features a competitive selection process. Selected participants may receive specialized training and funding opportunities. Top selectees will also be eligible to receive professional business development support to assist them in entering global markets. read more © 2011 www.upscportal.com INTEGRATED Guidance Programme for IAS 2012(CSAT) :: CSAT Sample Papers :: Current Affairs | CSAT Syllabus | UPSC MAINS PAPERS Get Your Dream Job. SUBMIT YOUR RESUME Online.

(IGP) IAS Pre: GS - Geography - World Geography General: Climatic Region of The World (MCQ -9) Posted: 03 Jan 2012 03:23 AM PST World Geography General Climatic Region of The World (MCQ -9) 1. Match the following Climate                                    Characteristics i) Equatorial                      a) Heavy rain with three distinct season ii) Tropical Marine            b) High uniformt emp- erature , distributed Rainfall with no distinct season iii) Tropical monsoon        c) Characterized by alternate hot rainy Season and cool dry season with Moderate rainfall iv) Tropical Continental    d) Experienced along the eastern coast Sudan or Savanna Tropical lands. Precipitation due to Trade winds a) i- b. ii-d, iii-a, iv-c b) i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a c) i-c, ii-d, iii-a, iv-b read more © 2011 www.upscportal.com INTEGRATED Guidance Programme for IAS 2012(CSAT) :: CSAT Sample Papers :: Current Affairs | CSAT Syllabus | UPSC MAINS PAPERS Get Your Dream Job. SUBMIT YOUR RESUME Online.

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