Preparation of hydrogen

Preparation of hydrogen Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe. The sun and other stars are composed largely of hydrogen. Astronomers estimate that 90% of the atoms in the universe are hydrogen atoms. Hydrogen is a component of more compounds than any other element. Water is the most abundant compound of hydrogen found … Read more Preparation of hydrogen

10.04.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

ASSAM   State board exam pupils increasing by 15,000 every year   At a time when many schools affiliated to the state boards in the northeast are switching over to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), the number of students appearing for the Class X state board examination in Assam is on the rise.   While around 4.05 … Read more 10.04.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

Preparation of nitrogen

Preparation of nitrogen Nitrogen is found in both free and combined states. It occupies 78.07% by volume. Nitrogen can be prepared: By heating copper in air: Firstly, air is passed through lime water and then concentrated sulphuric acid to make the air free from carbon dioxide and moistures respectively. The air contains only nitrogen and … Read more Preparation of nitrogen

05.01.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

ASSAM   Assamese, Manipuri first NE languages to feature on PMO website   Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official website, www.pmindia.gov.in, is available in thirteen languages since the first day of the new year, with Assamese and Manipuri scripts getting pride of place on the website. The website is available in Hindi and English, apart from eleven regional … Read more 05.01.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

DMPQ:What are electoral bonds? Electoral bonds does not pass the test of transparency. Comment (POLITY)

The Finance Bill, 2017, introduced “electoral bonds”, that are interest free bearer bonds. It is an instrument that is used to donate money to political parties. The parties involved will probably be a donor, the political party and the RBI — which acts as the intermediary.Electoral bonds can be purchased from an authorized bank, issued … Read more DMPQ:What are electoral bonds? Electoral bonds does not pass the test of transparency. Comment (POLITY)

DMPQ- What are recapitalisation bonds? How recapitalisation bond woks?

A government bond is an instrument to raise money from the market with a promise to repay the face  value at the maturity  date and a periodic interest. A bond issued for the purpose of recapitalisation is called recapitalisation bond.   Working of Recapitalisation bond: The government will issue recapitalisation bond, which banks will subscribe … Read more DMPQ- What are recapitalisation bonds? How recapitalisation bond woks?

DMPQ: What are electoral bonds? Discuss the concerns associated with electoral bonds. (Polity)

Electoral Bonds have been proposed as a way of reforming election funding in the Union Budget 2017. Electoral bonds will be issued by a notified bank for specified denominations. Those who want to donate to a political party, can buy these bonds by making payments digitally or through cheque. Then they are free to gift … Read more DMPQ: What are electoral bonds? Discuss the concerns associated with electoral bonds. (Polity)

14-15 .01.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

ASSAM CM Sonowal distributes free bikes to Class XII topper girls   Chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday launched a programme to distribute free scootys to 1000 girl students who excelled in the Class XII state board exams.   Government has been striving to sustain an academic atmosphere and make quality the only attribute to select beneficiaries … Read more 14-15 .01.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

18.04.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

ASSAM   8 nominations for Assamese film ‘Xhoixobote Dhemalite’ in US fest A movie on children raised during a violent period in Assam has received as many as eight nominations at a US festival.   ‘Xhoihobote Dhemalite'(Rainbow fields) directed by Bidyut Kotoky has received nominations for best feature film, director, screenplay, actor (Nakul Vaid), actress (Dipannita Sharma), supporting actor … Read more 18.04.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

06-07.05.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

ASSAM   Vibrant Northeast in Guwahati from May 3   The ‘Vibrant North East 2018′, an event in which people would be made aware of central government’s schemes and programmes, will be held in Guwahati from 3-5 May.   Players from the agriculture, food processing, consumer affairs, civil supply, drinking water and sanitation sectors will … Read more 06-07.05.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs