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Taj Mahal

ssc preparation, important competetion questions, current affairs of india, latest question asked in competetion papers, Taj Mahal Taj Mahal way built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan (1628-1658), who was the grandson of Akbar the great. As the history of Taj Mahal goes, it was built in the memory of his beloved queen Arjumand Bano Begum, better known as "Mumtaz Mahal".  Mumtaz Mahal was one of the most loved queens of emperor Shah Jahan. She was a niece of empress Nur Jahan and granddaughter of Mirza Ghias Beg I'timad-ud-Daula, who was the wazir of emperor Jehangir. Mumtaj Mahal was born in 1593 and died in 1631 at the age of 38. She lost her life in the city of Burhanpur during the birth of her fourteenth child. Shah Jahan was in deep sorrow at the death of the queen and decided to build the Taj Mahal, a marble wonder, in her rememberence. Soon after her death her mortal remains were buried in the garden of Zainabad. Six months after her death, her body was transf...
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Important Formulas - Average

ssc preparation, important competetion questions, current affairs of india, latest question asked in competetion papers, Important Formulas - Average 1. Average =  Sum of observations Number of observations Sum of observations Number of observations 2. Average Speed If a car covers a certain distance at  x x  kmph and an equal distance at  y y  kmph. Then, the average speed of the whole journey =  2 x y x + y 2 x y x + y  kmph
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Mauryan Administration

Central Government Mauryan administration was highly centralized. The Emperor was the supreme power and source of all authority. He was assisted by a Council of Ministers. It was called ‘Mantriparishad’. The ministers were called ‘Mantris.’ The council was headed by ‘mantriparishad-adhyakshya’ akin to the Prime Minister of today. Tirthas: the Highest category of officials in the administration. There were 18 Tirthas. Adhyakshya: Ranked next only to Tirthas. There were 20 Adhyakshyas. They had economic and military functions. Mahamattas: Higher ranking officials. Amatyas: High ranking officials almost like present-day secretaries. They had administrative and judicial roles. The Adhyakshyas were formed into a secretariat, which was divided into many departments. Arthashastra mentions many Adhyakshyas for commerce, storehouses, gold, ships, agriculture, cows, horses, city, chariots, mint, infantry, etc. Yuktas: Subordinate officers responsible for the Empire’s revenue. Rajjukas: Officers ...
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Saka Era

Saka Era (The Shakas) Sakas belonged to Scythian Ethnic stock. The movement of Sakas into north-western India came to heels of their displacement from the plains of Syr Darya (Jaxartes) by the Great Yueh Chi tribe (Chinese Tribe) in the 2nd century BCE. Aspirants should know that the term, ‘Sakas’ is interrelatedly used with ‘Shakas’ and ‘Indo-Scythians;’ meaning of all is the same. Introduction to Shakas After the decline of the Mauryan Empire, northwest India was constantly under attack from various invaders from Central and West Asia. The Indo-Greek rule lasted from about 180 BC till about 55 BC. The Sakas (also written Shakas), alternatively known as Indo-Scythians, invaded northwest India in the first century BC onwards. Saka Era Origin The beginning of the Saka Era can be related to the ascent of the king Chashtana. The period of the Saka Era falls between 11 years and 52 years. This information was retrieved from the inscriptions of the king Chashtana. Scythians (referred to...
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Important Abbreviations in Banking

ssc preparation, important competetion questions, current affairs of india, latest question asked in competetion papers, Important Abbreviations in Banking Pdf - Dear Readers, here we are providing Important Abbreviations in Banking/ Important Banking Terms Full forms,  which will be asked in IBPS RRB SBI PO Clerk Bank Exam for 1 or 2 marks under  Banking Awareness / General Awareness  section. You can also download Important Abbreviations in Banking in Pdf format. Important Abbreviations in Banking Acronyms Important Abbreviations in Banking ADB Asian Development Bank ADF Automated Data Flow ADR American Depository Receipt AEPS Aadhaar Enabled Payment System AIF Alternative Investment Fund AIFI All India Financial Institutions AIIB Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank ALCO Asset/ Liability Committee ALM Asset Liability Management AMFI Association of Mutual Funds in India AML Anti-Money Laundering ANBC Adjusted Net Bank Credit APBS...
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What Is PM Jan Dhan Yojana? Who Are The Beneficiaries; Know Everything Related To PMJDY

PM Jan Dhan Yojana:  Due to the constant rise in cases of COVID-19 coronavirus and in order to control the growing cases of the pandemic disease. PM Narendra Modi on 24th March, 2020 announced a nationwide 21 days lockdown which greatly impacted the daily wage people. To help the poor people of the country and all those who have Jan Dhan accounts will be given Rs. 500 for 3 months in their bank accounts. The Indian Banks Association (IBA) has also directed all member banks to deposit Rs 500 to all accounts held by women under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) for the next three months. The first installment of  ₹ 500 will be deposited in accounts of women Jan Dhan Yojana beneficiaries starting from today (3rd April, 2020).  To maintain social distancing and in order to ensure the withdrawal of money by the beneficiaries is seamless, the banks are following a schedule for disbursing the money for this month.  The withdrawal schedule for the account holders wi...
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Hormones in Human Body

ssc preparation, important competetion questions, current affairs of india, latest question asked in competetion papers, Functions of Hormones in Human Body Hormone Produced by Function Gastrin Stomach It stimulates the stomach to release gastric acid and also stimulates growth of the stomach lining. Glucagon Islet of Langerhans (Pancreas) It prevents blood glucose levels dropping too low. Insulin Pancreas It controls how the body uses carbohydrate and fat found in food. It causes cells in the liver, skeletal muscles and fat tissue to absorb glucose from the blood. Cholecystokinin Duodenum It slows down the emptying of food from the stomach and also stimulates the production of bile thus improving digestion. Melatonin Pineal Gland It is often called a sleep hormone. We sleep better when melatonin is secreted. Oestradiol (Estradiol) (E2) Ovaries Strongest of the three Estrogens viz. Oestrone, Oestradiol and Oestriol. The main function is to mature and maintain the female re...
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Disposal of the Business of the Government of India

🔰Disposal of the Business of the Government of India🔰 ⚜The Constitution of India provides that the executive power of the Union is vested in the President, who may exercise it either directly, or through officers subordinate to him/her in accordance with the Constitution and the rules framed thereunder. ⚜The President has, in exercise of the powers conferred under Article 77(3) of the Constitution of India, framed the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961, and the Government of India (Transaction of Business) Rules, 1961, for disposal of Government Business. ⚜The Cabinet Secretary is the administrative head of the Cabinet Secretariat. ⚜The Cabinet Secretariat is responsible for the administration of the Government of India (Transaction of Business) Rules, 1961 and Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961 facilitating smooth transaction of business in Ministries/Departments.  ⚜The Cabinet Secretariat is under the direct charge of the Prime Minist...
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GK and Most Important Questions

ssc preparation, important competetion questions, current affairs of india, latest question asked in competetion papers, 1. From Which country  Indian Constitution  Borrowed  Fundamental Rights  ? Answer:  America (USA) 2. From Which country  Indian Constitution  Borrowed  Supreme Court ? Answer:  America (USA) 3. From Which country  Indian Constitution  Borrowed  Preamble  ? Answer:  America (USA) 4. From Which country India Borrowed  Written Constitution  ? Answer:  America (USA)   5. From Which country  Indian Constitution  Borrowed  Fundamental Duties  ? Answer:  Russia (USSR)   6.   From Which country India Borrowed  Five year Plan  ? Answer:  Russia (USSR ) 7.   From Which country  Indian Constitution  Borrowed  Speaker in Lok Sabha  ? Answer:  Britain (UK)   8. From Which country  Indian Constitution...
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Mission Karmayogi

🔰Mission Karmayogi🔰 🍀On 2nd September, 2020, the Union Cabinet gave its approval for ‘Mission Karmayogi’ - the National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB).  🍀It is meant to be a comprehensive post-recruitment reform of the Centre’s human resource development. 🌺Need for introducing the Mission🌺 🌿As the Indian economy grows, it will get more complex to govern; the governance capacities will have to be enhanced proportionately which this reform undertakes. 🌿There is a need to develop domain knowledge besides administrative capacity in the bureaucracy. 🌿At present bureaucracy is facing challenges like-Rule Orientation, Political Interference, Inefficiency with promotions, and Conflicts between generalist and specialist. 🌿There has been need to change the status quo of civil services and bring about the long pending reforms into civil services. 🌺Aim and Objective of the Programme🌺 🌸It is aimed at building a future-ready civil service with the right atti...
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