Geography Question No. 1 On 21st June, the Sun looks_one does not set below the horizon at the arctic circle looks_two does not set below the horizon at antractic circle looks_3 Shines vertically overhead at noon on the equator looks_4 Shines vertically overhead at the tropic of capricorn Answer looks_one does not set below the horizon at the arctic circle Solution Solution : The features of 21st of June : 1. summer solstice 2. longest day as compared to other days of years 3. sun never set on arctic circle 4. Sun shines directly on tropic of cancer. Question no. 2 What is the difference between asteroids and comets? 1) Asteroids are small rocky planetoids, while comets are formed of frozen gases held together by rocky and metallic material 2) Asteroids are found mostly between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars, while comets are found mostly between Venus and Mercury 3) Comets show a perceptible glowing tail, while asteroid...

UPSC The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is a constitutional body of India that conducts direct recruitment of officers to the All India Services and the Central Civil Services (Group A and B) through examinations. It is one of the most competitive and prestigious exams, civil services, conducted by the UPSC, India’s major regulating body. Function of UPSC The functions of the UPSC under Article 320 of the Constitution include the following: 1. Conducting examinations for appointment to the services of the Union. 2. Direct recruitment of aspirants by selection through interviews. 3. Appointment of officers on promotion/deputation/ absorption. 4. Framing and amendment of Recruitment Rules for various services and posts under the Government. 5. Managing disciplinary cases related to different Civil Services or officers. 6. Advising the Government on any matter assigned to the Commission by the President of India. Composition of UPSC The UPSC is compos...

Attorney General of India The Attorney General of India is a constitutional position, serving as the chief legal advisor to the Government of India. Here's some information about the appointment, removal, function, and role of the Attorney General of India: Appointment: The Attorney General of India is appointed by the President of India on the advice of the Union Cabinet of ministers. The person appointed must be a citizen of India and qualified to be a Supreme Court judge, i.e., they must either be a judge of a High Court for five years or an advocate in a High Court for 10 years or an eminent jurist in the President's opinion. Removal: The Attorney General holds office during the pleasure of the President. This means that they can be removed by the President at any time. There is no specific procedure or grounds for removal mentioned in the Constitution. Function and Role: The Attorney General's primary role is to advise the Government of Indi...

Comptroller and Auditor General The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is a constitutional functionary, independent of Parliament/legislature and executives. Appointment and Tenure a) The CAG is appointed by the President of India by a warrant under his hand and seal. b) The CAG can only be removed from office by an order of the President passed after an address by each House of Parliament supported by a majority of the total membership of that house and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that house present and voting. c) The incumbent is appointed for a period of 6 years or until attaining the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. Role and Responsibilities a) The CAG is responsible for auditing the finances of the government. It examines the accounts and financial transactions of various government departments. b) The CAG is an agent of the Parliament and conducts audits of expenditure on behalf of the Parliament. c) The CA...

Central Vigilance Commission The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is an important topic for the UPSC exam, as it is related to the governance, polity, and ethics aspects of the syllabus. The CVC is an apex vigilance institution in India, free of control from any executive authority, and monitors all vigilance activities under the Central government. It also advises the Central government organizations and Authorities in planning, implementing, reviewing, and reforming their vigilance work. Some of the points that you should know about the CVC for the UPSC exam are: a) The CVC was set up by the Government in February, 1964 on the recommendations of the Committee on Prevention of Corruption, headed by Shri K. Santhanam. b) In 2003, the Parliament enacted the CVC Act, conferring statutory status on the CVC. c) The CVC is a multi-member commission consisting of a Central Vigilance Commissioner (Chairperson) and not more than two Vigilance Commissioners (Members). ...