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Environment

by Shankar Ias Academy

To help students in acquiring the essentials of the topic 'environment’ during preparation for Civil Services Examination, Shankar IAS Academy has brought the book, 'environment’. This book follows the paper pattern and syllabus given by Union Public Service Commission which conducts these examinations. The language of the book is simple and the content is engaging which ensures students face no trouble during studying. Plus the distinctive designing makes it easy to navigate and read. This bestseller book has sold over 30, 000 copies and is widely read by students. A team of highly experienced writers from Shankar IAS Academy have written this book and hence it is accurate and reliable. The updated syllabus of UPSC focuses a lot on environment. The geography Paper of the Civil Service Examination includes topics on environment and hence it is important for students to have thorough understanding of this topic. This book is completely dedicated on environment and covers all concepts and points. It focuses on topics like environmental ecology, bio-diversity and Climate change. Some of the topics discussed in the book include ecological pyramid and nutrient cycling, ecosystem rainforest, deciduous monsoon forest, Biome, bread basket region, food chain, primary consumer, food web, ecological pyramid, ecological explosion, ecotone, chemosynthesis, biogeochemical cycle, Miss semple, possibilism, br>stratosphere, biosphere, species types, nutritional eutrophication, acid rain, marble cancer, soil types, biogeographical realm, xerophytic, Nitrogen cycle, greenhouse gas, biodiversity hotspots, Ozone depletion, club of Rome, planktonic, biological magnification, young lakes, good Ozone and bio-diversity loss. Along with clear explanations the book gives adequate practice for students so that they can test their knowledge and check their understandings. Shankar IAS Academy began its journey in the year 2004.

Date Added: 03/19/2024


Environment - IAS Competitive Exam

by Shankar Ias Academy

Environment - 8th edition, 2021 - To help students in acquiring the essentials of the topic 'environment’ during preparation for Civil Services Examination, Shankar IAS Academy has brought the book, 'environment’. This book follows the paper pattern and syllabus given by Union Public Service Commission which conducts these examinations. The language of the book is simple and the content is engaging which ensures students face no trouble during studying. Plus the distinctive designing makes it easy to navigate and read. This bestseller book has sold over 30, 000 copies and is widely read by students. A team of highly experienced writers from Shankar IAS Academy have written this book and hence it is accurate and reliable. The updated syllabus of UPSC focuses a lot on environment. The geography Paper of the Civil Service Examination includes topics on environment and hence it is important for students to have thorough understanding of this topic. This book is completely dedicated on environment and covers all concepts and points. It focuses on topics like environmental ecology, bio-diversity and Climate change. Some of the topics discussed in the book include ecological pyramid and nutrient cycling, ecosystem rainforest, deciduous monsoon forest, Biome, bread basket region, food chain, primary consumer, food web, ecological pyramid, ecological explosion, ecotone, chemosynthesis, biogeochemical cycle, Miss semple, possibilism, stratosphere, biosphere, species types, nutritional eutrophication, acid rain, marble cancer, soil types, biogeographical realm, xerophytic, Nitrogen cycle, greenhouse gas, biodiversity hotspots, Ozone depletion, club of Rome, planktonic, biological magnification, young lakes, good Ozone and bio-diversity loss. Along with clear explanations the book gives adequate practice for students so that they can their knowledge and check their understandings.

Date Added: 03/19/2024


Banking Horizon

by Ms Vandana Vijay Dharmadhikari

Till recently, banking business was carried on by an exclusive few for an exclusive few. With the onset of reforms and advancements in banking technology, banking is now accessible to one and all. Banking is no more the exclusive domain of few. Today, banking touches, whether we like or not, each one of us if in our daily life. ATMS, Credit Cards, remittances, savings, deposits, home loans, vehicle loans, payment of bills: there are numerous bank products that every one of us use. Some of us are also able to transact in our account sitting at home and more often trade in the stock market too! Yet all of us may not have a clear understanding of all terms that are used by banks. We might be presuming certain things and may not be taking informed financial decisions. If this situation has to be overcome it is essential to make banking known to one and all and de-jargonize the banking world. The objective of education is to spread knowledge. Knowledge is most effective if it is disseminated in a simple and understandable way. That is what this book 'Banking Horizon' is about. This is an English version of ‘Banking Jidnyasa - Curiosity of Banking’ a popular Marathi book.

Date Added: 03/19/2024


Upkar’s Corporation Bank Recruitment Exam - competitive exam

by T. S. Jain

Eligibility, age and other conditions and papers on ability, aptitude and language.

Date Added: 03/19/2024


Compendium Of Instructions Volume 1

by Shri Yetindra M. Maralkar - IAS Secretary GPSC Panaji-Goa

The Government issues numerous Circular(s)/OMs/Instructions to delineate the process of implementation of Rules and to simplify the procedures in the administration. The departments have to search for instructions at many places and sometimes in archival files for processing the proposals. A need was felt for codifying of all the instructions issued by various departments. With this thought and objective, the work of Compendium was initiated. An attempt has been made, perhaps for the first time in the State administration to cover major departments and key subjects, under one index. This compendium is a compilation of instructions issued by key departments such as Personnel, Finance, Administrative Reforms, Vigilance, Public Health, Social Welfare et al. A comprehensive index of all the instructions will navigate the reader through the compendium. This publication will enable departments to process the proposal in accordance with the extant instructions available as a ready reckoner. The bureaucracy as well as members of the public at large will benefit from this compendium to refer and use the instructions for the general good.

Date Added: 03/19/2024


Pratiyogita Darpan English December 2020 - Competitive Exam

by Rahul Jain

Pratiyogita Darpan English December 2020 has the following highlights. Readers will find it best for all their Competitive Exams and General Knowledge. 1.India Tests Anti-Radiation Missile Rudram-1 2.World's Longest Highway Tunnel Opened in Himachal Pradesh 3.3rd India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue 4.Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Tokyo 5.Armenia-Azerbaijan Military Conflict 6.China Backs Iran Nuclear Deal, Calls for New Mideast Forum 7.Despite US Objections UN Arms Embargo on Iran Ends 8.New Zealand Elections: Jacinda Ardern's Labour Party Scores Win 9.FATF Retains Pakistan in Grey List 10.Nobel Prizes-2020 11.French Open-2020 12.India's Foreign Trade During H1 of 2020-21 13.KAPILA 14.Global Hunger Index 2020 : India Ranks 94th 15.SVAMITVA Scheme 16. Solved Papers : Civil Services (Pre.),2020, National Defence Academy & Naval Academy, 2020, IBPOs/Mts (Pre), 2019, NABARD Grade ‘B’ Officers, 2020, Canara Bank P.O., 2018

Date Added: 03/19/2024


Bank Credit Management - Competitive Exam

by N. S. Toor

How to face Bank interview and Banking Rationales and Problems.

Date Added: 03/19/2024


Pratiyogita Darpan September 2020 - Competitive Exam

by Mahendra Jain

Pratiyogita Darpan September 2020 has the following highlights. Readers will find it best for all their Competitive Exams and General Knowledge. 1.India, Afghanistan Ink 5 MoUs for Development of Educational Infrastructure in Afghanistan. 2.PM Modi Inaugurates Asia's Largest Solar Power Project of India and Israel Sign Agreement to Expand Cooperation in Cyber Security of Russian President Vladimir Putin Signs Order to Allow His Rule Till 2036 3.Germany is First Major Economy to Phase Out Coal and Nuclear Power. 4.South Korea Launches Its First Military Communication Satellite .5. UAE Becomes 1st West Asian & Arab Nation to Launch Space Mission to Mars 6.India-European Union Agreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation Renewed. 7.India Ranks 43rd in World Competitiveness Index 2020.

Date Added: 03/19/2024


Political Ideologies An Introduction Competitive Exam

by Andrew Heywood

The western ideological tradition, which originated in the French and American revolutions of the eighteenth century, does not exhaust ways of understanding politics, nor does it eclipse many non-western traditions of political thought. But it is an indispensable tradition none the less, and an ability to understand its key terms and internal development is a basic requirement for citizenship in the modern world. Andrew Heywood is the ideal guide.

Date Added: 03/19/2024


General Studies Environment and Ecology - Competitive Exam

by Indic Trust

This is a compilation of questions answer of General Studies Environment and Ecology For Civil Services Competitive Examinations.

Date Added: 03/19/2024


Social Problem In India - Competitive Exam

by Ram Ahuja

Social Problems in India has established itself as a leading textbook in the field of sociology. This fully revised, updated, and expanded edition distinguishes itself from the previous (second) edition by having added five more chapters on domestic violence, ageing and elder abuse, tribal unrest, globalization and consumerism, and agricultural distress and farmers' suicides. Other issues are also discussed, such as honor killings, acid attacks, and cyber crimes. Problems discussed in the earlier edition (terrorism, alcoholism, communal violence, drug abuse, child abuse, violence against women, youth unrest, population explosion, juvenile delinquency, unemployment, poverty, urbanization, and illiteracy) have been updated. New arguments/comments that reflect new developments have been provided. The book offers analysis and critical evaluation with a sociological perspective and also gives theoretical explanations wherever deemed necessary, increasing the academic importance of the book, not only for students and those preparing for the competitive examinations, but also for administrators, policy makers, planners, and a much wider audience.

Date Added: 03/19/2024


Polity and Constitution Part-4 - IAS Competitive Exam

by Vision Ias

Updated Value Additional Material for 2020 IAS examination on the topic Polity and Constitution - Part 4

Date Added: 03/19/2024


Bhartiya Darshan- Competitive Exam

by Vimal Aggarwal

प्रस्‍तुत पुस्‍तक भारतीय दर्शन की प्रकृति एवं उद्देश्य उनकी मूलभूत विशेषताएँ, महत्‍व एवं उपयोगिता, धर्म एवं लोक से संबंधित मानव कल्याण की ओर संकेत करता है।, जैन एवं बौ्द्ध दर्शन उनकी शिक्षाएँ, जीव एवं ब्रह्मा में संबंध, ब्रह्म जगत का स्‍वरूप, आत्‍मा का स्‍वरूप, जगत में जीव बन्धन एवं मोक्ष, आदि विषय को केन्द्रित किया है। लेखक ने भारतीय दर्शन में जो विषय चुने है उसकी भाषा सरल एवं विद्यार्थी गण के लिए अर्थपूर्ण है। भारतीय दर्शन की विषय सामग्री और उस पर आधारित प्रश्नों का विभाजन विद्यार्थियों के लिए सही और सरल ढंग से समझने योग्य है इस ढंग से यह पुस्तक और भी उपयोगी सिद्ध होती है।

Date Added: 03/19/2024


Ugc Net Social Work (Theory & MCQ) Competitive Exam

by Indic Trust

The book is made keeping in mind the latest NET syllubus of the Sicial Work and exam pattern. Large question bank with more than 4000 MCQ of various types.

Date Added: 03/19/2024


Ugc Net Social Work Solved Papers (2011- 2018) Competitive Exam

by Indic Trust

This is test series of UGC NET of Subject Social Work From 2011 - 2018. It is very helpfull for Ugc Net Competitive Exams.

Date Added: 03/19/2024


Ugc Net Hindi Solved Papers (2004-2017) Competitive Exam

by Indic Trust

This book is a collection of Questions & Answer of last 10 years (2004 - 2017) of Hindi Paper for U.G.C Net students would find it very useful in understanding the types of questions being asked in the examination.

Date Added: 03/19/2024


Computer Operator II

by National Learning Corporation

The Computer Operator II Passbook® prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam, including but not limited to: operation of computer hardware and peripheral equipment; reading and interpreting instructions relating to the execution of computer programs; supervision; work scheduling; and more.

Date Added: 03/19/2024


AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam Guide

by Rajesh Daswani

Develop proficiency in AWS technologies and validate your skills by becoming an AWS Certified Cloud PractitionerKey FeaturesDevelop the skills to design highly available and fault-tolerant solutions in the cloudLearn how to adopt best-practice security measures in your cloud applicationsAchieve credibility through industry-recognized AWS Cloud Practitioner certificationBook DescriptionAmazon Web Services is the largest cloud computing service provider in the world. Its foundational certification, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C01), is the first step to fast-tracking your career in cloud computing. This certification will add value even to those in non-IT roles, including professionals from sales, legal, and finance who may be working with cloud computing or AWS projects. If you are a seasoned IT professional, this certification will make it easier for you to prepare for more technical certifications to progress up the AWS ladder and improve your career prospects.The book is divided into four parts. The first part focuses on the fundamentals of cloud computing and the AWS global infrastructure. The second part examines key AWS technology services, including compute, network, storage, and database services. The third part covers AWS security, the shared responsibility model, and several security tools. In the final part, you'll study the fundamentals of cloud economics and AWS pricing models and billing practices.Complete with exercises that highlight best practices for designing solutions, detailed use cases for each of the AWS services, quizzes, and two complete practice tests, this CLF-C01 exam study guide will help you gain the knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to ace the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam.What you will learnCreate an AWS account to access AWS cloud services in a secure and isolated environmentUnderstand identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and multifactor authentication (MFA) protectionConfigure multifactor authentication for your IAM accountsConfigure AWS services such as EC2, ECS, Lambda, VPCs, and Route53Explore various storage and database services such as S3, EBS, and Amazon RDSStudy the fundamentals of modern application design to shift from a monolithic to microservices architectureDesign highly available solutions with decoupling ingrained in your design architectureWho this book is forIf you're looking to advance your career and gain expertise in cloud computing, with particular focus on the AWS platform, this book is for you. This guide will help you ace the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Certification exam, enabling you to embark on a rewarding career in cloud computing. No previous IT experience is essential to get started with this book, since it covers core IT fundamentals from the ground up.

Date Added: 03/19/2024


History Solved Paper II - Competitive Exam

by Indic Trust

This is a compilation of questions answer of Civil Service Examination History Solved Paper II.

Date Added: 03/19/2024


Uchchtar Samajshastriya Sidhant - Competitive Exam

by S. L. Doshi and M. S. Trivedi

इस पुस्‍तक में समाजशास्त्रीय सिद्धान्‍तों को प्रस्‍तुत किया गया है। भारतीय समाज के समाजिक विचार, चिन्‍तन के कारक, उद्भव, सामाजिक सिद्धान्‍त संरचना और अर्थ, विशेषताएँ, प्रकार, और नये विचारकों के सिद्धान्‍तों को मिलाजुला कर इसके पाठयक्रम तैयार किये गये है। समाजशास्त्रीय सिद्धान्‍त और आनुभाविक अनुसंधान से पारस्‍परिकता, प्रकार्यवादी सिद्धान्‍त, सामाजिक क्रिया का सिद्धान्‍त, विसंगति, संघर्ष सिद्धान्‍त, विवेचनात्‍मक सिद्धान्‍त, माइक्रो तथा मेकरो सिद्धान्‍तीकरण एक सूत्र में बाँधने का प्रयास प्रतीकात्‍मक अन्‍तः क्रियावाद के अन्‍तर्गत बौद्धिक आधार, निर्वचन विधि, अभिनय कला, फीनोमिनोलॉजिकल सिद्धान्‍त, लोक विधि विज्ञान, संरचना सिद्धान्‍त, भारत में समाजशास्‍त्रीय निर्माण, उत्तर संरचनावाद या नव संरचनावाद आदि सिद्धान्‍त के विषय शामिल है। इन विषयों के उद्देश्‍य जानकर छात्रों में नयी उपलब्धि होती है।

Date Added: 03/19/2024


Samkaleen Pashchatya Darshan - Competitive Exam

by Basant Kumar Lal

प्रस्‍तुत पुस्‍तक में सामान्यतः बीसवीं शताब्‍दी के कुछ प्रमुख दार्शनिक विचारों का परिचय मिलता है। पाश्चात्य विचाराकों में एफ. एच. ब्रैडले ने आभास और सत् की समस्‍या पर विचार किया है इसके भेद को स्‍पष्‍ट रूप से समझाने का प्रयास किया है। चार्ल्‍स सैन्‍डर्स ने संशय, विश्‍वास एवं अन्‍वेषण पर टिप्‍पणी की। अमरीकी वास्‍तवाद, के भेद एवं उसके अर्थ को स्‍पष्‍ट किया है। हेनरी बर्गसां ने सत् का स्‍वरूप सर्जनात्‍मक विकसासवाद प्रज्ञा एवं अन्‍तर्दृष्टि के बारे में बताया है। मूर तथा रसेल ने ज्ञानमीमांसीय विचार को महत्‍व दिया है। जिससे जगत के बारे में क्‍या जाना जा सकता है। अल्फ्रेड नार्थ ह्वाइटहेड ने दार्शनिक चिन्‍तन का स्‍वरूप, वैचारिक कोट की व्‍यवस्‍था की पहचान, वास्‍तविक तत्व शाश्‍वत वस्‍तु के सहयोग से जगत प्रक्रिया ईश्‍वर विचार आदि विषयों पर विचार किया है।लुडविग विटगेन्‍स्‍टीन ने विकसित दर्शन, विकसित विचार और गिलबर्ट राइल ने विश्‍लेषणात्‍मक दर्शन पर अपने विचार प्रस्तुत किये है।इस प्रकार पाश्‍चात्‍य दार्शनिक विचारकों ने अलग अलग विषय पर जो अपने विचार व्‍यक्‍त किये है उससे इस पुस्‍तक की अपनी एक अलग पहचान है और पढ़ने वालों को सही जानकारी मिलती है।

Date Added: 03/19/2024


Indian Culture - Competitive Exam

by Kalpana Rajaram

It is a matter of great pleasure that our earlier editions of Facets of Indian Culture have met with wide appreciation.In the revised edition of the book, many new developments that throw a fresh light on various aspects have been takeninto account. In the process, additional information has been incorporated in each chapter even as a new chapter on ‘Media and Culture’ has been added, considering the growing importance of the media in our lives. There is also an addition on ‘Circus in India’.‘Culture’ is interpreted in several ways. It is a complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art,morals and any other habits acquired by human beings. The culture of an ancient country like India is not onlycomplex but also closely interwoven with social realities.This book is a study of some aspects of Indian culture—the art forms, architecture, and literary and intellectual traditions. The book will be of help to candidates ofvarious competitive examinations as well as those readers interested in the cultural heritage of India.

Date Added: 03/19/2024



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