Friday, February 22, 2013
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Friday, February 15, 2013
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Sunday, February 10, 2013
Save the Butterflies
Creative Memory Scrapbooking is a Wonderful New Art
"PATTERN CHANGE of CIVIL SERVICES EXAMINATION"
invites all the students to participate in a forum discussion on UPSC Civil Services Examination's anticipated pattern change....
Recently, UPSC delayed its notification of Civil Services Exam-2013 which has further increased speculations for change in the pattern.
The present structure of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) is based on the recommendations made by the Kothari Committee,1976 (with minor modifications made by the Satish Chandra Committee,1989).
Given the inadequacies of the present system, the Alagh Committee recommended in 2001 for the replacement of optional subjects with a set of three compulsory papers on:
(a) Sustainable Development and Social Justice,
(b) Science and Technology in Society, and
(c) Democratic Governance, Public Systems and Human Rights.
It said "The curriculum and the general objectives of each compulsory subject would be designed to bring out the issues or the problems which the civil services would need to address."
The Second ARC in 2008 in its 10th report "REFURBISHING OF PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION" agreed with the conclusions reached by the Alagh Committee.
It was recommended that the Preliminary Examination should consist of an objective type test having one or two papers on general studies. The Main Examination should consist of conventional type compulsory papers dealing with the Constitution of India, the Indian legal system, Indian economy, polity, history and culture etc. Further, the Commission was of the view that sufficient lead time may be provided to the prospective candidates for the civil services from the date of acceptance of these recommendations.
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So,
the change in pattern of Civil Service Exam has been due for a long time. This delay has been because of numerous factors attached to the complexities in bringing a pattern change and its impact on the preparation by prospective candidates.
We invite the views of the prospective Candidates here at okkal.com to generate a fruitful opinion regarding anticipated PATTERN CHANGE of Civil Services Exam.
You may give your views on following questions, which are already there in every candidate's mind :
Is Pattern Change necessary?
What should be the new Structure of Civil Services Exam?
Should Optionals be dropped?
Which compulsory papers should be there to justify the present needs of administration?
Should the 'pattern change' be implemented urgently or delayed further?
What would be the impact on diversified composition of Civil Services- Selected Candidates' List?
How would it change administration and promote good governance?
What should be the special provisions for candidates?
...and so on
You may also try to generate your own questions & then give your views on them.
We need to reach a concrete OPINION which may satisfy the demands of GOOD GOVERNANCE in administration along with due CARE for prospective candidates.
LETS BEGIN..!!!
Friday, February 8, 2013
Attractive packages offered by Indian tourism
Bible Study On Revelations 18 - The Judgment Of Babylon
A study of the eighteenth chapter of the book of Revelations shows that the day is coming when Babylon will be punished for her misdeeds that brings calamity upon the world on account of the great apostasy into which its inhabitants will be led.
As we seek to connect the dots in the book of Revelations concerning the succession of world events we need to get a better understanding of the role of Babylon in the fulfillment of end-time prophecies. The first hint of Babylon's involvement in last-day events is found in Revelation 14:8. In this particular verse it is said that Babylon has made all nations drunk with the wine of her fornication.
In order for us to determine the meaning of the phrase 'wine of her fornication' we need to determine who this Babylon is. In my Bible study on Revelation 17 I see where Babylon is again mentioned under the symbol of a woman.
The clear biblical interpretation of this 'woman' symbol is said to be "that great city that reigneth over the kings of the earth" (Rev. 17:18), and sits on seven mountains (Rev. 17;9). Furthermore, in the scriptures woman in symbolic form usually refers to a religious entity (a church, see Jer. 6:3; Eph. 5:21-27).
The woman, Mystery Babylon the great, is obviously an impure religion since she is categorized as a whore. And this is what explains the fornication part. Since the woman is a symbol, her fornication cannot be seen as literal; it must also be accounted as symbolic. She commits fornication by departing from her Lord and went a whoring after other gods just as Israel did in days of old (Exod. 34:16; Ezek. 6:9).
As we examine each description as well as the biblical solution to the symbol, we can only be led to one conclusion - this great city that sits on seven mountains is none other than the city of Rome and her religion.
Like Jerusalem, Mystery Babylon was once a faithful city but she has now become a harlot (Isa. 1:21). As a harlot she will lead the world into the same kind of prostitution of which she is accused, and hence, the world will suffer the same punishment that will be meted out against her for such an offense.
But she will not be punished just for her apostasy because she is not just a participant or a mere victim in this whole end-time saga. Even a peripheral Bible study on Revelations 14, 16, 17, and 18 will show clearly that this woman will be very much at the helm dictating world affairs. According to Revelation 17, she will reign over kings and will make the inhabitants of the earth drunk with the wine of her fornication.
The eighteenth chapter of the book of Revelation outlines the details of her sins for which she will be rewarded and manner of her retribution. When we consider the extent of divine judgment upon this city of fornication it can only lead us to contemplate the magnitude of her offenses. Certainly, God does not impose punishment more than what the crime deserves.
It is interesting to note the manner in which she will be punished. If we should only confine our Bible study about Mystery Babylon to Revelation 14 alone we may be lead to conclude that God will personally cause fire and brimstone to fall upon that seven-hill city for its iniquity. But based on what we read in Revelation 17, the destruction of Babylon will be the work of the ten kings.
At some point these ten co-rulers with the beast (Rev. 17:12) will have reason to turn against her. A Bible study on Revelation 17 will bear out the fact, "these shall hate the whore, and shall make her desolate and naked, and shall eat her flesh, and burn her with fire." Rev. 17:16. Indeed, God's judgment will be executed upon Babylon at the hands of her own allies (Rev. 17:17).
Protect Natural Resources, Utilize Solar Electric Power
Solar energy, wind energy, geothermal energy, hydropower and biomass are some of the renewable sources of energy. Using of renewable sources of energy is good because these sources offer an environmentally friendly option than utilizing fossil fuels. There will be an improve energy security and energy independence if people use renewable source of energy. Also renewable sources of energy are the cleanest and safest energy sources.
The well-known source of energy which is the solar energy is an environment-friendly and endless renewable source of energy. Solar power doesn't result in the emission of harmful carbon dioxide unlike the use of fossil fuels. The sun will be the unlimited source of energy and with right technologies can provide sufficient electricity that could be used in every single household or even in commercial and industrial properties.
The use of solar power has a positive effect in the environment because taking advantage of solar energy does not contribute to climate change, acid rains or any kind of pollution. When transformed from solar radiations, solar energy may possibly be converted to thermal energy or electric power. This may also be employed in a number of applications like in agriculture and analysis. At present, solar power is being utilized in two areas namely for the production of thermal energy which can heat up water and producing of electric power by utilizing the photovoltaic cell.
Photovoltaic cells or PV cells captures solar energy then transforming it into electricity. These cells convert sunlight into electricity by employing the energy developed when photons from sunlight push electrons into greater state of energy. Yet solar power is not only limited to thermal energy and electricity simply because currently, numerous devices which are powered by solar energy exist in the market.
Solar energy is an excellent source of supplying power to homes and companies and by utilizing solar power you're not merely protecting the environment from becoming polluted but also you are saving the rest of the earth�s natural resources. Capturing solar energy does not contribute any pollution and does not harm the atmosphere. One of the factors why many individuals are still hesitant to make use of solar power is because it is expensive. The initial investment of installing solar power system for a home is expensive and aside from that solar power still wants to boost its deficiency. The need of big location of space is another reason why people aren't taking into consideration solar power.
Environmentally Friendly Ways of Reusing and Recycling Paper, Books and Mags
As consumers demand the need for more paper, whether it's for newspapers, plain paper or books, we continue to cut down vast numbers of really old trees. It will take numerous years to see this turned over. Reusing and recycling paper is really important nowadays.
All paper, including books and magazines, are virtually wholly biodegradable, meaning they don't clog landfills for many years and will merely degrade into nothing. The fact that there is a need for more paper makes it appear daft not to recycle as much as we possibly can. That is why we should reuse and recycle.
The traditional means of recycling paper is by making use of recycling facilities. You will observe that where you dwell, there are opportunities to recycle, including in numerous cases your local grocery store. You may notice that your local area has different bins so you can sort your paper for recycling. So that the paper can be usable once again, the recycling process should be put in place. This saves the trees and makes for a healthy environment. Paper recycling is not always straightforward and can be made challenging by the stapling of books and mags. Magnets may be utilized to handle the problems of metal and recycling companies are constantly try to find ways to better the process.
Mags and books can be reused, it is only a matter of using our imagination. Those old books and magazines are a fantastic learning resource for your kids and they will have the chance to give them to other people in the future. An old book will be of use to somebody else and it is not hard for us give it this way.
There are always places like libraries that are happy to take your old books from you. Some libraries will take donations of old books and even magazines, providing they are in good condition. The library and the public will be more glad since they will have more reading choices. So instead of merely tossing a book or leaving it to collect dust, think about giving it to a library.
Books can also be sold instead of given away either locally or online. EBay and Amazon are popular places online where you can try selling your old books.
To sum it up, paper is being utilized more and more but fewer trees. Beasts use trees as a natural home ground and they are essential for the wellbeing of the environment. There are plenty of choices for us to recycle paper and to ensure that books and magazines are reused instead of thrown away.
Saturday, January 26, 2013
jokes
एक बार संता जी अमेरिका जाते हैं. बुश उनसे मिलते हैं और जमीन खोदने को कहते हैं.
संता जी जमीन खोदते हैं 100, 200,300 फीट.
बुश कहते हैं, " कुछ मिला ?"
संता, "हां एक तार मिला."
बुश, "यह प्रूफ है कि हमारे यहां 100 साल पहले भी वायर कम्युनिकेशन था."
अब संता सिंह बुश को भारत बुलाते हैं और जमीन खोदने को कहते हैं.
बुश भी दम लगाकर 100 , 200, 400 फीट खोदते हैं और थक जाते हैं.
संता कहते हैं, "कुछ मिला."
बुश, "कुछ नहीं है. "
संता बोलते हैं, "देखा, यह इस बात का सबूत है कि यहां 400 साल से पहले से वायरलेस कम्युनिकेशन था. "
jokes
एक बार संता जी अमेरिका जाते हैं. बुश उनसे मिलते हैं और जमीन खोदने को कहते हैं.
संता जी जमीन खोदते हैं 100, 200,300 फीट.
बुश कहते हैं, " कुछ मिला ?"
संता, "हां एक तार मिला."
बुश, "यह प्रूफ है कि हमारे यहां 100 साल पहले भी वायर कम्युनिकेशन था."
अब संता सिंह बुश को भारत बुलाते हैं और जमीन खोदने को कहते हैं.
बुश भी दम लगाकर 100 , 200, 400 फीट खोदते हैं और थक जाते हैं.
संता कहते हैं, "कुछ मिला."
बुश, "कुछ नहीं है. "
संता बोलते हैं, "देखा, यह इस बात का सबूत है कि यहां 400 साल से पहले से वायरलेस कम्युनिकेशन था. "
बहू का फर्स्ट अफेयर
बहू का फर्स्ट अफेयर सुनने के बाद ससुर ने बहू को मारा!
2न्ड अफेयर पता लगने पर पति ने मारा!
लेकिन सास हर बार चुप रही!
क्यूँ??
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क्यूंकी सास भी कभी बहू थी
History of Chhattisgarh
The origins of CG can be traced back to the pioneering work of Colonel REB Crompton, who, in 1878 founded a business at Chelmsford, Essex, England under the name of REB Crompton & Co., to engage in the manufacture and contracting of electrical equipment.
REB Crompton & Co. merged with F&A Parkinson Limited, thereby establishing Crompton Parkinson Limited (CPL) in England. In 1937, CPL established its wholly owned Indian subsidiary 'Crompton Parkinson Works Ltd.', in Mumbai, along with a sales organization, 'Greaves Cotton & Crompton Parkinson Ltd.'
In the year 1947, with the dawn of the independence of India, the Company was taken over by Lala Karamchand Thapar, an eminent Indian industrialist who formed the Thapar Group. In 1966, Crompton Parkinson Works Ltd and Greaves Cotton & Crompton Parkinson Ltd. merged to create Crompton Greaves Limited (CG) in its present form.
In the 1960s CG took its initial steps to revolutionize its portfolio, which till then comprised only motors and consumer products. It took a major leap in the electrical engineering segment, through the acquisition of transformer technology from Westinghouse Electric Corporation of USA, for manufacture of 400 kV transformers and aluminum wound transformers. This was followed by further expansion in the switchgear, vacuum interrupter and allied businesses. By 2005, the Company had emerged as one of the leading companies in the electrical engineering domain of India, in its three business areas of Power Systems, Industrial Systems and Consumer Products; and a serious contender in the global arena.
CG established its international manufacturing footprint in the year 2005 by acquisition of the Belgium based Pauwels Group, which gave CG additional manufacturing facilities for Power and Distribution transformers at Belgium, Ireland, USA, Canada and Indonesia. This was followed with a series of successful acquisitions - Ganz, Hungary in 2006; Microsol, Ireland in 2007; Sonomatra, France; MSE, USA in 2008 and PTS, UK in 2010 in its quest to establish a technology edge, increase its global market reach and enhance the product portfolio. The business domains of the new companies that joined the CG family, has charted the way for CG becoming a "full solutions provider" which has carved out for CG a position as a serious international player and a recognized transnational corporation.
Initially, CG`s foreign acquisitions operated their respective businesses under their individual Brand names. To integrate these new entrants into the CG family, the first step was integration of processes, systems and technologies across all the acquired companies worldwide. The next step was to articulate the one single idea that provided a common thread through all the CG Group companies. We discovered our shared philosophy as "our core strength is the value we place on relationships, and the ability to provide solutions, which, in turn, strengthen these relationships". This realisation and initiative gave birth to CG`s new Brand Identity which was launched on 15th October, 2009, succinctly conveying this shared philosophy.
Whilst the Company`s name in India will continue to be Crompton Greaves, the names of all the foreign companies in the CG family start with "CG", thus establishing their lineage and uniting every company in the CG family with a common face to the internal as well as the external world, globally.
Today, CG is a public listed company, amongst the "A" (premier) category of listings on the Bombay and National Stock Exchanges of India and its GDRs are listed on the London Stock Exchange, with over 70,000 shareholders.
Success is superficial, says Salman Khan
Salman Khan's films are perceived as high-yielding projects. But his feet are on the ground and he knows how to handle success.
40 Extraordinary Things Happening Right Now
Right now is a phenomenon. Right now extraordinary things are happening.
Right now…
A soldier of sorts is diligently fighting the fight so you don’t have to.
Someone who suffered from a severe injury last year is back on their feet.
A small group of people are building something that will soon make the impossible possible.
Somewhere on Earth a double rainbow is stretched from one end of the horizon to the other.
One of the next Billboard-chart-topping musical artists is patiently rehearsing in her garage.
A piece of literature is being written that will eventually change your perspective on life.
Young children all over the world are singing and dancing before they even realize there is anything that isn’t music.
A friend is helping a friend rise above thoughts of suicide.
Someone is thinking what you’re thinking, but hasn’t said anything yet either.
Two people in your hometown are falling in love.
Somewhere someone is admiring a breathtaking sunrise, and somewhere else a surreal sunset.
People of various religious backgrounds are in temples, churches, mosques and other places of worship praying, wholeheartedly, for world peace.
Someone who has struggled with their weight for the last several years is standing on a scale and smiling.
Hundreds of cute elderly couples are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.
A baby girl just took her first few steps without falling.
Two best friends are laughing so hard they aren’t even making any noise.
A future world leader is in grade school at recess.
Someone is in the process of sincerely forgiving a seemingly unforgivable act.
There’s a kid studying hard somewhere who aspires to get to where you are in life.
A firefighter is running into a burning building to rescue a perfect stranger.
Someone in your vicinity genuinely wants to be your friend.
A young mom is lying in a hospital bed and holding her newborn baby twins for the very first time.
Someone is taking a shower and singing happily at the top of their lungs.
There is someone out there who smiles when they think of a specific moment they once shared with you.
An alcoholic just celebrated one full year of sobriety.
Volunteers in major cities all over the world are working at homeless shelters caring for those who are less fortunate than themselves.
A young man is pulled over on the side of the road helping a young woman change a flat tire.
A high school athlete just broke her own personal record.
Two teenagers just received their very first kiss ever from each other.
A husband and wife who were drowning in debt five years ago proudly hold a balance of zero on their credit cards.
Someone is hugging a friend who desperately needs it.
A new small business owner just wrapped up his first profitable year working for himself.
A grandfather is holding his granddaughter’s hand and they’re both smiling from ear to ear.
Someone just placed their spare change in the charity collection cup at the grocery store.
A small group of friends are sitting around a table sharing funny stories and cheerfully reminiscing about the good old days.
A breast cancer patient just found out her cancer is in complete remission.
Someone out there is missing you and looking forward to your next visit.
Honest people are working for various government entities to help protect your basic human rights and civil liberties.
An emergency room surgeon is in the middle of saving his patient’s life.
Someone is holding the door open for the person behind them.
Unemployment rate is higher amongst educated rural india
Worst fears that there exist huge disparities in the quality of education between rural and urban India (aka Bharat and India) have finally come true. Labour Ministry data indicates that higher education and degrees are not helping rural job aspirants to get their coveted jobs.
Not only unemployment among rural graduates and post-graduates is higher, but also they lack basic skill-sets to fill the demands of market economy. The dangerous trend, if anything, may offset the gains by India at the literacy front.
While the country has added more literates in rural India from 58.7% in 2001 to 68.91% in 2011, the job market hasn’t kept pace with the growing demands of job seekers from villages.
The bigger cause for concern according to the labour ministry data is: the unemployment rate among rural educated youths is higher as compared to their urban counterparts. It stands at 13.9% for rural areas against 7.6% in urban areas.
The ministry data, released on July 18 this year confirms worst fears of expanding education sector not being able to deliver quality higher education and that there existed huge gaps in skill sets acquisition in rural India.
Elaborating the rural-urban gap in job sector is further in the country Ambarish Raghuvanshi, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Naukri.com says, “There is less number of industries in rural areas thus fewer options are available for an educated person in rural areas.”
Unraveling the factors behind higher unemployment rate amongst educated rural Indians, Kris Laxmikant, Chief Executive Officer, Headhunters India, explained, “After facing lot of hardships when people staying in rural remote areas acquire education, expectation for good jobs develop and restrictions occur. People who are either illiterate or less educated who could not afford education will take up any job as their family constraints are higher in comparison to those who are highly qualified.”
That economic slowdown is taking toll on job creation and disparity is not lost upon experts. Ambarish Raghuvanshi, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Naukri.com reckons, “Many young professionals from rural areas earlier used to get jobs in sectors like insurance that usually had more jobs but unfortunately as the economy is not doing well, these sectors are low with opportunities. So, the educated aspirants who used to get a job easily in an insurance company not sits empty handed.”
If anything, it indicates not only the lack of quality in higher education in rural areas but huge gaps in requisite skill sets to fill the requirements of job market.
Talking on the skill requirement, DK Joshi, Chief Economist at CRISIL says, “Unemployment rate is higher amongst rural Indians with higher degrees because Indian education system is flooded with educational institutions with vast number of courses which mostly do not fit into the requirements of industry. We can say that the skill which is available doesn’t match the required skill.”
Friday, January 25, 2013
republic day
One of the three national holidays in India, Republic Day is celebrated with great pomp and show throughout the nation each year. Preparations begin almost a month before for the actual day. A massive parade is held which reflects a touch of modernity in the display of might and technology and the capabilities of growth in various sectors. While the parade symbolizes the power and force, the different regional tableaus reflect the cultural themes and motifs. Republic Day has a very significant place in the Indian history as India became a ‘Republic’ from a ‘British Dominion’ on this very day. Browse through the following lines to know all about the history and origin of Republic Day.
Origin of Republic Day
India became independent from the British Rule on 15th August, 1947. However, the country did not have its own constitution and wholly depended on the modified colonial Government of India Act, 1935. Also, India was headed by King George VI, until the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1950. Prior to this, the seeds of a republican nation were sowed by Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru in the Lahore session at the Indian National Congress at the midnight of 31st December, 1929 - 1st January, 1930. The tri-color flag was unfurled by the nationalists present who took a pledge to celebrate ‘Purna Swaraj’ (complete Independence) Day every year on 26th January, while continuing to fight for the establishment of a Sovereign Democratic Republic of India.
The independence was achieved in 1947 while the professed pledge was redeemed on 26th January, 1950. The Indian Constituent Assembly was called together on 9th December, 1946, where a committee was formed. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar became the chairman of the committee, who along with the other members drafted the Constitution. The Indian Constitution included 395 Articles and 8 Schedules. The Constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26th November, 1949. In the following year on 26th January, 1950, the Constitution of India came into force and became a ‘sovereign democratic republic’ of India, 894 days after the withdrawal of British Rule in 1947, which is why, it is said that India achieved its true independence on this day.
Next, elections were held and Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the first President of free India. He took the oath at the Durban Hall in the Government House, which was followed by the Presidential drive along the five-mile route to the Irwin Stadium. He unfurled the National Flag at the stadium. This transition of India into a sovereign democratic republic nation is indeed a historical event. The two decade long journey, right from the conceptualization of the dream in 1930 to its actual realization in 1950, is certainly worth a grand celebration. Today, the Indian Constitution is the longest in the world, consisting of 397 articles and 12 schedules, providing a single citizenship for the whole nation. The national holiday is celebrated with festivities and patriotic fervor across the whole nation.
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