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• (Online Course) Essay Writing Skills Improvement Programme: Essays on Science - Durban Climate Meet
• (Online Course) Pub Ad for IAS Mains: Chapter: 9 Personnel Administration - ARC Report Summary Notes "Part-2" (Paper -1)
• (Current Affairs MCQ) Test Your Skills - 22 August 2012
• Today's Important News: 23 August 2012
• (Online Course) History for IAS Mains: The Eighteenth Century - Factors for the decline of the Mughal Empire
• (Online Course) Contemporary Issues for IAS Mains 2012: PIB - Public Expenditure Reforms
• (Online Course) Contemporary Issues for IAS Mains 2012: Sci & Tech Issues - Cholera Vaccination Post-Outbreak Beneficial
• (Online Course) GS Concepts : Environment Concept - Organisms and the Environment
• (Online Course) CSAT Paper - II : General Mental Ability : Analogy (MCQ - 1)
• (Online Course) CSAT Paper - II : General Mental Ability: Analogy

(Online Course) Essay Writing Skills Improvement Programme: Essays on Science - Durban Climate Meet Posted: 23 Aug 2012 03:38 AM PDT Part D - Essays on Science - Tech, Environmental & Ecological issues Durban Climate Meet : Bye Bye Kyoto The United Nations Climate Change Conference in Durban, South Africa, was held from 28 November- 11 December 2011. The conference involved a series of events, including the seventeenth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 17) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the seventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties serving as the Meeting of Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP 7). In support of these two main bodies, four other bodies convened: the resumed 14th session of the Ad hoc Working Group on Long-term Cooperative Action under the Convention (AWGLCA); the resumed 16th session of the Ad hoc Working Group on Further Commitments for Annex I Parties under the Kyoto Protocol (AWG-KP); and the 35th sessions of the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI) and the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA). The Conference drew over 12,480 participants, including over 5400 government officials, 5800 representatives of UN bodies and agencies, intergovernmental organizations and civil society organizations, and more than 1200 members of the media. The meetings resulted in the adoption of 19 COP decisions and 17 CMP decisions and the approval of a number of conclusions by the subsidiary bodies. These outcomes cover a wide range of topics, notably the establishment of a second commitment period under the Kyoto Protocol, a decision on long-term cooperative action under the Convention, the launch of a new process towards an agreed outcome with legal force applicable to all parties to the Convention, and the operationalization of the Green Climate Fund. Dear Candidate, This Material is from Essay Study Kit for Civil Services Main Examinations. For Details Click Here read more © 2012 www.upscportal.com Study Kits for IAS Mains 2012. Books for Civil Services Examinations Get Your Dream Job. SUBMIT YOUR RESUME Online.

(Online Course) Pub Ad for IAS Mains: Chapter: 9 Personnel Administration - ARC Report Summary Notes "Part-2" (Paper -1) Posted: 23 Aug 2012 03:37 AM PDT Paper - 1 Chapter: 9 (Personnel Administration) ARC Report Summary Notes (Part-2) Structure of CSE Reasons for adopting. the present structure Due to large no. of candidates it requires a process consisting of sequential stages. The quality of candidates would get "richer" as the stream proceeds from one stage to the next. It would also become more homogenous. The pre. Exam helps in attracting as many desering candidates as possible from different parts of the country to compete in the exam without clogging the system. SARC Proposes a system like the IES, where (Pre + Mains) held together & mains answer sheets of only these candidates are evaluated who have crossed a minimum threshold in the pre exam. Reduce the time Candidates need not fill up forms twice. From 2000-05, on an average 42% of the candidates preferred to take the examination with both optional subjects different from those which they had studied in college/universities. Other modes of induction The recruitment to the IAS shall be by the following methods: 66 2/3% by CSE 28 1/3% from the state civil service 5% by selection from among members of other service. The general practice is that officers of the state civil service get inducted into the IAS in about 8 to 25 years. They have few years of service left & are appointed to posts not commensurate with superiority as SCS officers. State Governments should fill up their quota for promotion to the IAS on the basis of exam conducted by UPSC. UPSC The 1st public service commission was set up on 1st Oct, 1926. The scope of this commission was further widened under the GOI Act, 1935 & it was named FPSC. It has been encumbered in dealing with 'routine' & 'minor' disciplinary cases. For eg.-during the year 2006-07 the UPSC had received 1188 disciplinary cases under Act. 320(3) including 320 cases brought forward from the previous years & the commission tendered advice in 622 case. Promotion of officers through Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) may be delegated to the concerned Depts. UPSC should superwise the functioning of these DPC s through periodic reviews and audits) In case of disciplinary proceedings, consultation with UPSC should be mandatory only in cases involving likely dismissal/removal of a government servant. Dear Candidate, This Material is from Public Administration Study Kit for Civil Services Main Examinations. For Details Click Here read more © 2012 www.upscportal.com Study Kits for IAS Mains 2012. Books for Civil Services Examinations Get Your Dream Job. SUBMIT YOUR RESUME Online.

(Current Affairs MCQ) Test Your Skills - 22 August 2012 Posted: 23 Aug 2012 12:43 AM PDT Questions: 6 Attempts allowed: Unlimited Available: Always Pass rate: 75 % Backwards navigation: Allowed These MCQ's Are Based On "THE HINDU" 22 August 2012 Start quiz read more © 2012 www.upscportal.com Study Kits for IAS Mains 2012. Books for Civil Services Examinations Get Your Dream Job. SUBMIT YOUR RESUME Online.

Today's Important News: 23 August 2012 Posted: 23 Aug 2012 12:33 AM PDT Today's Important News (23-08-2012) The Hindu National: Parliament at standstill over coalgate Mamata backs Government on CAG but opposes FDI in aviation Government issues ultimatum to Twitter CBI set to register case on coal block allocation NAC meeting tomorrow to discuss National Health Mission BJP walks out of JPC over exclusion of PM and Chidambaram from 2G witness list Maoist organisations backing Maruti agitation: Centre What have you done to save tigers, court asks Centre read more © 2012 www.upscportal.com Study Kits for IAS Mains 2012. Books for Civil Services Examinations Get Your Dream Job. SUBMIT YOUR RESUME Online.

(Online Course) History for IAS Mains: The Eighteenth Century - Factors for the decline of the Mughal Empire Posted: 22 Aug 2012 11:36 PM PDT The Eighteenth Century Factors for the decline of the Mughal Empire Q. Decline of Mughal. Answer: The eighteenth century was a phase of transition in Indian history. The Great Mughal Empire the envy of its contemporaries for almost two centuries, declined and disintegrated after the death of Aurangzeb in 1707. A new element entered Mughal politics in this century. While previously the contest for power had been between royal princes, and the nobles had merely aided the aspirants to the throne. New ambitious nobles became direct contenders for power and used princes as mere pawns to capture the seats of authority. The administration was virtually in the hands of Zulfiqar Khan. Daud Khan, Saiyad brothers, Nrzam-uKMulk and others. Court politics was divided between Irani, Turani and Hindustani parties. Dear Candidate, This Material is from History Mains Study Kit for Civil Services Main Examinations. For Details Click Here read more © 2012 www.upscportal.com Study Kits for IAS Mains 2012. Books for Civil Services Examinations Get Your Dream Job. SUBMIT YOUR RESUME Online.

(Online Course) Contemporary Issues for IAS Mains 2012: PIB - Public Expenditure Reforms Posted: 22 Aug 2012 11:20 PM PDT Press Information Bureau Public Expenditure Reforms Public Expenditure in the Government is managed as per the Appropriation Act which is passed by the Parliament every year. Based on the estimates of expenditure as presented in the Annual Financial Statement, Demands for Grants are presented for the approval of the Parliament. Thereafter, Ministries/Departments seek the approval of Parliament on their respective Detailed Demands for Grants (DDG) that gives service wise estimates of expenditure. During the financial year, expenditures are incurred in accordance with the estimates approved in the DDGs. For the formulation of these estimates to be presented in the Budget, extensive consultations are held with the respective departments/ministries in meetings chaired by Secretary (Expenditure) in which the Internal Financial Units of the respective ministry/ department, headed by the Financial Advisers and the functional heads in the ministries/ departments participate. The Central Government has embarked upon a fiscal consolidation programme to bring down its fiscal deficit over a period of time. Dear Candidate, This Material is from Our Study Kit of Contemporary Issues for IAS Mains 2012 . These materials are extremely useful for GS Mains, Public Administration, Sociology, Political Science and Economics. For Details Click Here 20% Discount for the Candidate who have qualified 2012 Preliminary Examination. read more © 2012 www.upscportal.com Study Kits for IAS Mains 2012. Books for Civil Services Examinations Get Your Dream Job. SUBMIT YOUR RESUME Online.

(Online Course) Contemporary Issues for IAS Mains 2012: Sci & Tech Issues - Cholera Vaccination Post-Outbreak Beneficial Posted: 22 Aug 2012 11:05 PM PDT Science and Technological Issues Cholera Vaccination Post-Outbreak Beneficial Mass cholera vaccinations can be beneficial in affected areas even after outbreaks of the bacterial disease, according to two studies by researchers from the Seoul-based International Vaccine Institute (IVI). Results of the studies recently appeared in PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases. Dear Candidate, This Material is from Our Study Kit of Contemporary Issues for IAS Mains 2012 . These materials are extremely useful for GS Mains, Public Administration, Sociology, Political Science and Economics. For Details Click Here 20% Discount for the Candidate who have qualified 2012 Preliminary Examination. read more © 2012 www.upscportal.com Study Kits for IAS Mains 2012. Books for Civil Services Examinations Get Your Dream Job. SUBMIT YOUR RESUME Online.

(Online Course) GS Concepts : Environment Concept - Organisms and the Environment Posted: 22 Aug 2012 10:36 PM PDT Subject : Environment Chapter : Environment Concept Topic: Organisms and the Environment In nature, organisms can survive only in appropriate environments, interact with each other, and are influenced by the whole complex of environmental factors. Ecology is the branch of biology that deals with the study of interaction between organisms and their environments. An understanding of ecological principles is needed for the sustainable use of resources, and to evolve strategies for the mitigation of environmental problems at local, regional and global levels. In this chapter, you will learn the effects of environmental factors of organisms, the significance of the range of tolerance, and adaptations of organism to varying physical environmental conditions. Dear Candidate, This Material is from General Studies Mains Study Kit for Civil Services Main Examinations. For Details Click Here read more © 2012 www.upscportal.com Study Kits for IAS Mains 2012. Books for Civil Services Examinations Get Your Dream Job. SUBMIT YOUR RESUME Online.

(Online Course) CSAT Paper - II : General Mental Ability : Analogy (MCQ - 1) Posted: 22 Aug 2012 04:27 AM PDT Questions: 5 Attempts allowed: Unlimited Available: Always Pass rate: 75 % Backwards navigation: Allowed  To get details about Study Kit for IAS Pre (CSAT) Paper 2 Start quiz read more © 2012 www.upscportal.com Study Kits for IAS Mains 2012. Books for Civil Services Examinations Get Your Dream Job. SUBMIT YOUR RESUME Online.

(Online Course) CSAT Paper - II : General Mental Ability: Analogy Posted: 22 Aug 2012 04:13 AM PDT General Mental Ability Analogy Meaning of Analogy: Analogy means 'Similar items'. There is three types of Analogy (a) Number Analogy (b) Letter Analogy (c) Word Analogy In questions based on analogy, a pair of numbers/letters/words is given that have certain relationship between them. This pair is followed by a third numbers/letters/words. The candidate is required to identify the relationship between the pair of numbers/letters/words given and find out the FOURTH numbers/letters/wore such that the relationship between the third and the fourth numbers/letters/words is similar to the relationship that exists between the first and the second numbers/letters/words. Number Analogy: Typical relationships between the numbers in a given pair can be any of the following : read more © 2012 www.upscportal.com Study Kits for IAS Mains 2012. Books for Civil Services Examinations Get Your Dream Job. SUBMIT YOUR RESUME Online.

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