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ssc preparation, important competetion questions, current affairs of india, latest question asked in competetion papers, Who has been appointed as Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund for second five-year term. ? Christine Lagarde As per Economic Survey 2015 ­ 16, GDP Growth at constant market prices will increase to ____________ in 2015 – 16 from 7.2% in 2014 – 15.? 7.6% Who is appointed as first Chairman of Banks Board Bureau (BBB). ? Vinod Rai Who has been awarded with Knight of the Legion of Honour, France highest civilian honour?- Fashion designer Manish Arora Who is appointed as new Chairman of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).? H L Dattu How many new Navodaya Vidyalayas will be opened as per Union Budget 2016 – 17 ? 62 Per capita income of India at current prices for 2015 – 16 is Rs.__________? 93,231 Who is appointed as Director of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)? KN Vyas Authors of Book  A Kingdom For His Love ?- Shinie Antony and V...
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list of first in india

ssc preparation, important competetion questions, current affairs of india, latest question asked in competetion papers, Following are first in India happenings Male The first President of Indian Republic Dr. Rajendra Prasad The first Prime Minister of free India Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru The first Indian to win Nobel Prize Rabindranath Tagore The first President of Indian National Congress W.C. Banerjee The first Muslim President of Indian National Congress Badruddin Tayyabji The first Muslim President of India Dr. Zakir Hussain The first British Governor General of India Lord William Bentinck(1833-1835) The first British Governor General of Bengal Lord Warren Hasting(1774-1885) The first British Viceroy of India Lord Canning The first Governor General of free India Lord Mountbatten The first and the last Indian to be Governor General of free India C. Rajgopalachari The first man who introduced printing press in India James Hicky The first Indian to join the I.C.S Saty...
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Indian Constitution – Age Limits, Durations

ssc preparation, important competetion questions, current affairs of india, latest question asked in competetion papers, Indian Constitution – Age Limits, Durations ############################ ●●Important Age Limits in Indian Constitution●● 1. Minimum age for election to the post of President/Vice-President/Governor 35 years 2. Minimum age for election as MP (Lok Sabha)/MLA 25 years 3. Minimum age for election as MP (Rajya Sabha)/MLC 30 years 4. Upper age limit for appointment as a judge of Supreme Court, Attorney General, Comptroller General, member of Public Service Commission 65 years 5. Upper age limit for appointment as a judge of High court/ Advocate General/member of State Commission 62 years 6. Minimum age limit for employment in a factory 14 years 7. Age between which education has been made a fundamental right 6 to 14 years 8. Minimum marriageable age for a male 21 years 9. Minimum marriageable age for a female 18 years. ●●Important Time Limits in Indian Constitution●● 1....
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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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राजनीति शास्त्र

🙋‍♀🙋‍♀🙋‍♀ राजनीति शास्त्र🙋‍♀🙋‍♀🙋‍♀ 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 ०👉🏼 ● जनता द्वारा प्रत्यक्ष रूप से निर्वाचित सदन को क्या कहते है— लोकसभा ०👉🏼 ● संविधान में लोकसभा के सदस्यों की मूल संख्या क्या है— 552 ०👉🏼 ● वर्तमान में लोकसभा में कितने सदस्य हैं— 545 ०👉🏼 ● राष्ट्रपति आंग्ल-भारतीय समुदाय के कितने प्रतिनिधियों को लोकसभा में नामित कर सकता है— दो ०👉🏼 ● लोकसभा में किस आधार पर सीटें आवंटित होती है— जनसंख्या के आधार पर ०👉🏼 ● वर्तमान लोकसभा में प्रत्येक राज्य के लिए स्थानों को आवंटन किस पर आधारित है— 1971 की जनगणना पर ०👉🏼 ● कौन-सी लोकसभा के चुनाव चार चरणों में हुए— 14वीं ०👉🏼 ● लोकसभा का सदस्य बनने के लिए न्यूनतम आयु कितनी होनी चाहिए— 25 वर्ष ०👉🏼 ● कौन-सा राज्य सबसे अधिक प्रतिनिधि लोकसभा में भेजता है— उत्तर प्रदेश ०👉🏼 ● उत्तर प्रदेश के बाद सबसे अधिक संसदीय क्षेत्र किस राज्य में है— महाराष्ट्र में ०👉🏼 ● किस राज्य में लोकसभा सदस्यों की संख्या सबसे कम है— नागालैंड, सिक्किम व मिजोरम ०👉🏼 ● लोकसभा का नेता कौन होता है— प्रधानमंत्री ०👉🏼 ● लोकसभा का नेता कौन होता है— लोकसभा अध्यक्ष को ०👉...
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FIRST IN INDIA

ssc preparation, important competetion questions, current affairs of india, latest question asked in competetion papers, FIRST IN INDIA ####### #####   ● British Governor-General : Warren Hastings ● British Governor-General of Independent India : Lord Mountbatten ● Justice of India : Hiralal J. Kania ● Comander-in-Chief of Free India : General K. M. Cariappa ● Chief of Air Staff : Air Marshal Sir Thomas Elmhirst ● Indian Air Chief : Air Marshal S. Mukherjee ● Chief of Army Staff : General M. Rajendra Singh ● Chief of Naval Staff : Vice-Admiral R. D. Katari ● Consmonaut : Sqn. Ldr. Rakesh Sharma ● Emperor of Mughal Dynasty in India : Babar ● Field Marshal : SPFJ Manekshaw ● Governor-General of Indian Union : C. Rajgopalachari ● Indian to get an Oscar : Bhanu Athaiya ● Indian to Reach the South Pole : Col. I. K. Bajaj ● Indian ICS Officer : Satyendra Nath Tagore ● Indian Member of the Viceroy’s Executive Council : Sir S. P. Sinha ● Indian Man to Swim Across the English...
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Cabinet System of Ministers Post of PMParliamentary Type of Govt. Bicameral Parliament Lower House more powerful Council of Ministers responsible to Lowe House Speaker in LokSabha. FROM UK From U.S. Written Constitution Executive head of state known as President and his being the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Vice- President as the ex-officio Chairman of RajyaSabha Fundamental Rights Supreme Court Provision of States Independence of Judiciary and judicial review Preamble Removal of Supreme court and High court Judges From USSR Fundamental Duties , Five year Plan From AUSTRALIA Concurrent list, Language of the preamble, Provision regarding trade, commerce and intercourse From JAPAN Law on which the Supreme Court function GERMANY Suspension of Fundamental Rights during the emergency From CANADA Distribution of powers between center and the states and placing. Residuary Powers with the center From IRELAND Concept of Directive Prin...
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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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GK Questions: Indian Polity In which year the GST bill first introduced in the Lok sabha ? 1.2008 2.2014 3.2016 4.2015 5.None of these Answer & Explanation Answer –  2.2014 Explanation : The Constitution (122nd Amendment) Bill, 2014 was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on 19 December 2014, and passed by the House on 6 May 2015. The Goods and Services Tax Bill or GST Bill, officially known as 1.112 Amendement 2.121 Amendement 3.120 Amendement 4.122 Amendement 5.None of these Answer & Explanation Answer –  4.122 Amendement Explanation : The Goods and Services Tax Bill or GST Bill, officially known as The Constitution (One Hundred and twenty second Amendment) Bill, 2014, proposes a national Value added Tax to be implemented in India from 1 April 2017   The GST Constitution bill was passed by Parliament on 1.6 th  August 2016. 2.18 th  May 2016. 3.10 th  May 2016. 4.8 th  August 2...
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The Rajputs

The Rajputs [Medieval Indian History ] The North Indian Kingdoms - The Rajputs The Medieval Indian History period lies between the 8th and the 18th century A.D. Ancient Indian history came to an end with the rule of Harsha and Pulakesin II. The medieval period can be divided into two stages: Early medieval period: 8th – 12th century A.D. Later Medieval period: 12th-18th century. About the Rajputs They are the descendants of Lord Rama (Surya vamsa) or Lord Krishna (Chandra vamsa) or the Hero who sprang from the sacrificial fire (Agni Kula theory). Rajputs belonged to the early medieval period. The Rajput Period (647A.D- 1200 A.D.) From the death of Harsha to the 12th century, the destiny of India was mostly in the hands of various Rajput dynasties. They belong to the ancient Kshatriya families. They are foreigners. There were nearly 36 Rajput’ clans. The major clans were: The Pratiharas of Avanti The Palas of Bengal The Chauhans of Delhi and Ajmer The Rathors of Kanauj The Guhilas or Si...
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