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IAS: Steel Frame of India is a coveted service since colonial times. After independence, the service has retained its prestigious position. Civil Services Examination provides an opportunity to an individual to contribute to the society and nation. The exam selects aspirants for All India Services and Central Services. Gurmarg – as an organization is committed to providing Coaching Cum Guidance program to Civil Services aspirants who are ready to take the challenge posed by exam. Gurmarg Educare has specially designed methodology to cater to the present time's challenges of the exam and provide a tailor-made approach for every student. www.gurmarg.com Gurmarg Educare – located in Chandigarh also provides comprehensive coaching and study material for State Level PCS Exams of Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. The academy aims to provide holistic development of the aspirant for competitive exams.  

GURMARG EDUCATION IDEA

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The objective of education is to relate it to the life, needs and aspirations of the people and thereby make it the powerful instrument of social, economic and cultural transformation necessary for the realization of the national goals. Education is cardinal in inculcating values, to provide skills and competencies for the citizens, and in enabling them to contribute to the nation’s well-being; strengthens democracy by empowering citizens; acts as a cohesive force in society, and fosters national identity . One cannot over -emphasize the role of Education as the key catalyst for promoting socio-economic mobility in building an equitable and just society.  “A king is honoured only in his own country, but one who is learned is honoured throughout the world." The ultimate aim of education in ancient India was not knowledge, as preparation for life, but for the complete realization of human potential. The Indian education system attempted to preserve ancient culture and promote

Gene therapy

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Gene is a hereditary unit which is transferred from parent to off spring and is responsible for determination of some characteristics of offspring’s. The technique was first developed in 1972 but has, so far, had limited success in treating human diseases. Gene therapy is a technique which uses genes to prevent or treat the disease. This is an experimental technique, which in future, is expected to allow doctors to treat disease/disorder by introducing a gene into the cell of patient instead of drugs and surgery. Gene is made up of DNA. When a new DNA is introduced into the cell of patient to treat a genetic disorders the technique is called gene therapy.   Diseases are mostly caused by disease-causing mutated genes, usually new DNA contains a functional gene to correct the effect of mutation caused by mutated gene. The DNA is selected carefully to correct the disease causing gene. Gene therapy is a topic of interest now a days, as many research approaches are testing including;

Continental Drift Theory GEOGRAPHY PART-1 UPSC IAS/HAS/PCS

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Supernova

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If a bright star burst into view in a corner of the night sky which was not there just a few hours ago, but now it burns like a beacon.   That star was not actually a star, but is the brilliance of explosion of that star when it has reached the end of its life known as supernova. A supernova is an event which takes place in the space due to explosion of star. It is the biggest and largest explosion that humans have ever seen. Each of such blast is super-powerful, extremely bright explosion of a star. Energy of supernova is that high that it can outshine entire galaxy for a short time and can radiate more energy that sun will in its entire lifetime. Supernovas are often seen in other galaxies.   Supernovas are difficult to seen in this milky way galaxy due to dust particles which blocks the view. Supernova was last observed in the Milky Way in 1604 which was discovered by Johannes kepler.   Remains of most recent supernova were discovered by Chandra telescope developed by NASA. T

UPSC/IAS Exam – Techniques, Skills, Strategies, and Guidance for Success

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UPSC/IAS Exam – Techniques, Skills, Strategies, and Guidance for Success Success in UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) = 50% Knowledge + 50% Skills (Strategies). How to clear UPSC Civil Services Exam Before we mention anything about Skills (UPSC Exam Guidance or Strategies), let us share you some important links to build the knowledge part for UPSC Civil Services Exam. ·          IAS Study Materials   ·          Study materials and mock questions in PDF format ·          UPSC Prelims Online Mock Exams   ·          UPSC Syllabus  (Know the requirements of UPSC Civil Services Exam) All of the above links are FREE resources from ClearIAS, which would help you immensely for UPSC Prelims, Mains, and Interview. Skills to crack UPSC/IAS STATE Civil Services Exams Guidance, strategies and skills are as important as knowledge to clear UPSC/IAS STATE   Civil Services Exam (CSE). GURMARG EDUCARE   has developed various techniques to CRACK   IAS exam with ease. Some of them

Which is the Most Popular Optional Subject in UPSC IAS/ STATE Civil Services Main Examination?

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In the UPSC/IAS Civil Services Main Examination (written), candidates are allowed to choose one optional subject. Which is the favorite optional subject of most aspirants? Any guesses? The Most Popular Optional Subject in UPSC Civil Services Main Examination: Geography. Geography has become the most preferred subject among the optional subjects opted by the candidates, followed by History, Public Administration and Sociology. Among the candidates who qualify to write UPSC Mains (written exam) every year, around 3000 candidates prefer Geography as an optional subject. Geography is chosen by more than 3000 candidates who write UPSC Mains Number of candidates who wrote Mains with  Geography as optional ·          3391 candidates (in UPSC Mains 2015) ·          3515 (in UPSC Mains 2014) History is chosen by more than 1500 candidates who write UPSC Mains The number of candidates who had written UPSC Mains with  History as optional ·          1821 candidates (in
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JOINT FAMILY Joint family system is a very old concept. Under this system, all members of the family would live together and enjoy the income of the family. The family in India does not consist only of husband, wife and their children but also of uncles, aunts and cousins and grandsons. This system, called joint family or extended family system is a peculiar characteristic of the Indian social life. A son after marriage does not usually separate himself from the parents but continues to stay with them under the same roof messing together and holding property in common. The family has joint property and every person has his share in it since the time he is born. The earnings of all the members are put in a common fund out of which family expenses are met. Non-earning members have as much share as the earning members. The Indian family system is thus like a socialistic community in which everyone earns according to his capacity and receives according to his needs. The family i