APSC Prelims and Mains Notes, APSC Test Series
Physical Quality of Life Index (P.Q.L.I) was developed by famous economist Morris David in 1979 for 23 developed and developing countries. Morris David used the following three indicators to prepare a composite index known as Physical Quality of Life Index: Life Expectant Rate (L.E.I) Infant Mortality Rate (I.M.I) Basic Literacy Rate (B.L.I) Life Expectant Rate … Read more
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 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
Food safety and Microbial standards, Food quality standards Food safety-Indicators of food microbial Quality and safety-Coliforms, Enterococci, Bifidobacteria, Coliphages/Enteroviruses, predictive Microbiology/ Microbial modeling Microbial Standards of Processed and preserved Foods The Center for disease control (CDC) investigates each documented outbreak of food borne disease and attempts to determine not only the specific microorganisms and foods … Read more
ASSAM ‘Go To Village’ Mission Launched In Manipur Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh launched ‘Go to Village’ mission throughout the state from Konuma ground. The mission was launched in 60 villages of all the 60 Assembly constituencies. The mission is aimed at identifying the eligible and deserving beneficiaries in every corner of the … Read more
ASSAM Rs 2,149 crore deficit budget tabled in Assam Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarmaon tabled a Rs 2,149.04 crore-deficit budget that focussed, among others, on setting up new educational institutions and improvement of roads and infrastructure, officials said. It also focused on increasing social media presence of government departments, revival of closed industrial units, … Read more
ASSAM Advantage Assam Summit: Investment of Rs 1,00,000 crore committed Assam’s investment scouting exposition “Advantage Assam” attracted series of investment proposal. In the two day event as many 200 MOUs were inked and investment proposal to the tune of Rs 1,00,000 crore is committed. The event was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra … Read more
ASSAM Assam to tie up with Ola for river taxi service The water transport system in Assam is about to get a major boost with several projects in the pipeline including the introduction of river taxis for transportation and tourism. Assam transport minister Chandra Mohan Patowary said his government is likely to sign a … Read more
ASSAM Underground, underwater sensor at Indo-Bangla border soon The 60.740-km open Indo-Bangla riverine border, that is considered to be a passage for many cross-border illegal activities, will now be equipped with underground and underwater sensor (Sonar). The officials of the Border Security Forces (BSF), explained that they have taken up a project ‘BOLD-QIT’ to … Read more
Assam Public Finance and fiscal Policy Basic Understanding of Public Finance Public finance as a concept may be understood on two levels – as a practical activity of all components of public administration and As a theoretical area. The term “public finance“ may be defined as the identification of specific financial relationships and functions running between public … Read more