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Saturday, September 19, 2009

Norman Borlaug




Norman Borlaug is called the father of Green Revolution. He expired on September 16, 2009.
Wikipedia note covers many aspects on him.



Use the link:
Norman Borlaug - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Friday, September 18, 2009

Influenza prevention



Influenza prevention is a note which must be prepared as it is a pandemic. Such type of questions are good both for Mains as well as interview.

I have already given a link earlier. There was a good article on TOI but I just skipped to make a repeat entry in the list. However, on the Wikipedia, there is an article which remained fixed on the Main page of Wikipedia. It came under criticism also as the American people among whom Wikipedia seems to be now a one of the major reference source and they on the discussion page of the Main page made recommendation on how and what should be contained on this page. As a result, they have given good links which can be one stop place to develop a good note.

If time permits and the Influenza is in the list of your probable, one can visit the page given below, explore the blue shaded interlinks and prepare a good note.



Influenza prevention - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Saturday, September 12, 2009

Santer Commission




Santer Commission supervised the introduction of the Euro in 1999.

(Added here as a part of General Knowledge.)

For further details, check the Wikipedia Link below



Wikipedia Link:
Santer Commission - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Thursday, September 10, 2009

What is a Preferred IUPAC Name?



A preferred IUPAC name (or PIN) is the unique name assigned to a chemical substance from among the possible names generated by IUPAC nomenclature. It is intended for use in legal and regulatory situations.


When will the International Year of Chemistry take place?

The international Year of Chemistry will take place in 2011. IUPAC and UNESCO will coordinate the events of IUPAC.


Official Site of IUPAC

Monday, September 07, 2009

Pankaj Advani wins World Billiards Championship -




Pankaj Advani, the national champion, had won the the World Professional Billiards Championship 2009. He beats defending champion Mark Russel. Pankaj is the second Indian to won this Championship. Earlier, Geet Sethi won this championship in 1992.



The link Source:
Pankaj Advani wins World Billiards Championship - Snooker/Billiards - More Sports - SPORTS - The Times of India

Sunday, September 06, 2009

Core Lesson on Human Anatomy




Kindly find below a link on Wikipedia on Human Anatomy. I am sure that many of you, especially those who are going to take 2010 Preliminary examination, will themselves figure it out that why it is being suggested.



I must substantiate that if you analyse the last years GS papers, you may figure it out that how simple study of Human Anatomy can never help you to answer the questions. There were such questions which only a candidate with medical background could have answered. But I believe, who have not studied biology after tenth will like the contents and find it helpful.



Use the following link:
List of human anatomical features


Saturday, September 05, 2009

India's Anti-Protectionism Stand supported by BRIC




In the meeting of the finance ministers of BRIC countries in London, the Indian view point on Protectionism as followed by developed countries has been supported by Russia, China and Brazil. The Indian stand is that the IMF and World Bank should give more space to the developing economies in it is governance.
Use the following report for making points.



Report to be Used:
Russia, China, Brazil endorse India's stand on protectionism- Foreign Trade-Economy-News-The Economic Times

Wednesday, September 02, 2009

How Many Police Stations are there in Capital City New Delhi?




Answer: Presently, there are 126 police stations in Capital City New Delhi. Soon it will be increased to 155.
Kindly Check the following report and make a note on the CRPF strength increase and Home Ministry policy towards the Naxals.



Source to be used:
The Hindu : Front Page : Nod for 29 new police stations for Delhi

General Information


UPSC has taken initiative to display Last Year Question Papers of CS, CDS, NDA, CMS, Engineering Service on its site. Check them out at www.upsc.gov.in. The files are PDF.


go to www.upsc.gov.in and check what is new.




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