SYLLABI FOR THE EXAMINATION PART-A
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

The Examination shall comprise two compulsory papers of 200 marks each.

Paper I - (200 marks) Duration : Two hours

• Current events of national and international importance.
• History of India and Indian National Movement.
• Indian and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World.
• Indian Polity and Governance - Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
• Economic and Social Development - Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector initiatives, etc.
• General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialisation
• General Science.

Kerala Public Service Commission

Gazette Date: 30/04/2011

The notification inviting applications for selection to posts are published in the Kerala government gazette and in the PSC Bulletin, the official fortnightly publication of the Kerala Public Service Commission .The short notifications are published in all Malayalam dailies and in important English dailies. Short notifications are published in a few Kannada and Tamil news papers as well for the information of the linguistic minorities. (for detailed instructions, candidates are advised to refer to General Conditions given in part II of Part IB of the Kerala Gazette in which applications are invited.)
Online applications are to be submitted through the Official Website.Candidates are requested to keep their Barcode for further reference.

Union Public Service Commission

Engineering Services Examination 2011
(Venue Query)

PRESS NOTE

The Union Public Service Commission will be conducting the Engineering Services Examination, 2011 at 455 venues located in 42 centres throughout the country commencing from 14th May, 2011 (Saturday). Admission Certificates to the candidates have been dispatched. Letters of rejection to the applicants who do not comply with the various essential conditions of the examination have also been issued. If any applicant has not received any of the above mentioned communications, he/she may contact UPSC Facilitation Counter on Telephone Nos. 011-23385271, 011-23381125 or 011-23098543 between 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. on all working days. The candidates may also get "Venue information" through Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS) of the Commission by dialing 011-23074458. The candidates may also send FAX messages on No. 011-23387310.

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar condemns change in CSAT syllabus

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today decried change in syllabus making English essential in the Civil Services Aptitude Test (Prelims) by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) saying it would cause "an injustice" to the aspirants from rural areas. "I decry the change in the UPSC's CSAT (prelims) syllabus making English an essential subject... it will cause an injustice to the aspirants from the rural areas", Kumar told reporters on the sidelines of his favourite Janata Darbar programme here.

Yojana Magazine: Issue May 2011

There is no denying the fact that India owes a lot of its cultural identity to its rich handloom and handicrafts heritage. The colourful tapestry of bandhej, zardozi, kanjeevaram, bomkai, or tangail, the fragrance of sandalwood being carved into intricate products, the tinkle of metal as it takes awesomely varied forms under the artisan’s hammer, and the multitude of carpets and durries, boxes and bags , jewellery items and stone work may have, at some point of time in the distant past, been mere everyday activities and common place products in any typical village in any part of the country, but things are changing today. Our handloom and handicraft products are fast becoming major lifestyle statements and have secured a place for India in the lives of millions across the world. For a growing number of people at home and abroad, the exquisiteness and exclusivity of the handmade is working as a powerful lure against the monotony of the mass produced, opening up huge possibilities of market expansion. The sector provides livelihood to over 130 lakh weavers and artisans, a large percentage coming from the marginalized sections of the society. The industry is largely environment friendly and low on energy consumption, and consciousness on these issues, as also on fair trade practices is growing fast. All this makes the sector a potentially powerful player in the country’s economy and an important tool for the empowerment of crafts persons. The government, NGOs and the crafts persons themselves are today working together to work out and put into practice the best ways to unleash this potential.

1. Air traffic in and out of large parts of Europe was shut down for a week in 2010 due to volcanic eruption. In which country that volcanic eruption occurred?
(a) England
(b) Germany
(c) Iceland
(d) Denmark

2. David Camron was become the youngest prime minister of Britain. From which political partyDavid Camron is related?
(a) Conservative
(b) Liberal
(c) Labour
(d) Green

3. Pakistan’s army chiefwas given a three years extension in July 2010.What is the name of this army chief?
(a) ParvezMusaraff
(b) Ashfaq Parvez Kayani
(c) Rahmet Ali
(d) Arshad Kayani

4. In 2010, International Court of Justice said that Kosovo did not violate international law by declaring independence in 2008. From which country Kosovo get independence?
(a) Indonesia
(b) Serbia
(c) Albania
(d) Greece

5. Consider the following statements:
1. JuliaGillard has becomethe firstwomen primeminister of Australia.
2. Bronislaw Komorawski is the new President of Poland.
3. Pushpa Kamal Dahl is the new prime minister ofNepal.
The true statement is/are-
(a) 1, 2, 3
(b) 1, 2
(c) 1, 3
(d) 2, 3

1. The total length of the Coastline of India including mainland, Lakshadweep Island and Andaman & Nikobar Island is
(a) 2933 km
(b) 7516.6 km
(c) 6230
(d) 7215 km

2.Which country has not the common border with India?
(a) China
(b) Bhutan
(c) Maldives
(d) Nepal

3. The Brahmaputra rises from Tibet. In Tibet this river is known as
(a) Padma
(b) Tsangpo
(c) Dihang
(d) Yamuna

Sample Content: "Gist of Yojana"

The Indo-us Nuclear Deal : Basic Facts

• India and the United States signed a landmark deal in October 2008, which allows India access to US civil nuclear fuel and technology. What is it that makes this deal so significant? How does India stand to gain from it? Here are some answers to these questions:

What is the Indo-U.S. Civilian Nuclear Deal?

• This is a deal between India and the United States for civil nuclear cooperation. Under this agreement, the United States can sell civilian nuclear fuel and technology to India. India in turn, has to separate its civil and military nuclear facilities and place all its civil nuclear facilities under International Atomic Energy Association (IAEA) inspection. The accord took three years to be finalized, during which it went through a series of complex stages that included amendment of U.S. domestic law, formulation of a civil-military nuclear separation plan in India, an India-IAEA safeguards (inspections) agreement and the grant of an exemption for India by the Nuclear Suppliers’ Group (NSG).

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission

H.P. Judicial Service Competitive (Preliminary) Examination-2011

Advt. No. VIII/2011

With reference to advertisement No. VIII/2011 published on 1st Feb.2011, it is notified for the information of all concerned that the H.P. Judicial Service Competitive (Preliminary) Examination-2011 will be conducted in the examination centres located at Shimla & Dharmshala on 8th May, 2011 in three sessions from 10.00 A.M. to 11.00 A.M., 12.00 Noon to 1.00 P.M. & 3.00 P.M. to 4.00 P.M. respectively

Sample Content: "List of Important Bills"

1. Central Information Commission:-

• Central information commission is constituted by the central government through a gazette notification.
• The commission includes one chief information and not more than 10 information commission.
• All are appointed by the president.
• Oath of office is administered by the president of India according to the form set out in the first schedule.
• Central information commission and state information commission have power of civil court.

Sample Content: "Government's Plan, Programme & Policies"

(1) Prerna:- The ‘janasankhya sthirata kosh (national population stabilization fund) has to promote & under take activities aimed at achieving population stabilization at a level consistent with the needs of sustainable economic growth. Social development and environment protection by 2070
Prerna is responsible for parenthood strategy. It is monetary incentive strategy aimed at pushing up the age of marriage of girls and delay the birth of the first child.

(2) National Rural Health Mission:-Launched in April 2005 the mission seeks to provide universal access to equitable, affordable and quality health care which is accountable and at the same time responsible to the needs of the people.