DMPQ: Write a note on the decline of Indus Valley Civilization

Though there are various theories, the exact reason is still unknown. As per a recent study by IIT Kharagpur and Archaeological Survey of India, a weaker monsoon might have been the cause of decline of Indus Valley Civilization. Environmental changes, coupled with loss of power of rulers (central administration) of Indus valley to sustain the … Read more

DMPQ: What are the reasons for seasonality?

Seasonality refers to both the seasonal variation of the suns position above the horizon and the changing daylength.  There are five reasons for seasons which are discussed here under: Earth’s revolution in its orbit around the sun: Earth completes its annual orbit in 365.24 days at a speed averaging 107,280 Km.hr in a counter clockwise … Read more

14.08.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Raje in global list of ‘100 most influential people ’   The digital initiatives undertaken by Rajasthan government have earned chief minister Vasundhara Raje a place in a list of 100 most influential people in digital governance globally. A Uk-based NGO, Apolitical, has released the list following a survey.   Rajasthan government has taken … Read more

27.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   Female sterilization is the most common form of contraception in Rajasthan: Study   Majority of married women in Rajasthan are using modern contraceptives methods and female sterilization is the most common form of contraception in the state, a recent study reveals. The study named as the PMA-2020 project was done by the IIHMR … Read more