12ம் வகுப்புத் துணை தேர்வு விடைத்தாள் நகல் மற்றும் மறுகூட்டலுக்கு விண்ணப்பிக்கும் முறை:

 துணைத் தேர்வில், தகுதியான மதிப்பெண் வழங்கவில்லை என்று தேர்வர்கள் கருதினால் விடைத்தாள் நகல்  மற்றும் மறுகூட்டல் கேட்டு விண்ணப்பிக்கலாம். இதற்கு, தேர்வர்கள் சம்பந்தப்பட்ட மாவட்ட அரசுத் தேர்வுகள் உதவி இயக்குநர் அலுவலகத்திற்கு 24.08.2022 (புதன்கிழமை) மற்றும் 25.08.2022 (வியாழக்கிழமை) ஆகிய இரண்டு நாட்களில் காலை 10.00 மணி முதல் மாலை 5.00 மணி வரை நேரில் சென்று உரிய கட்டணம் செலுத்தி பதிவு செய்து வேண்டும் என்று தெரிவிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது.

ஒவ்வொரு பாடத்திற்கும் விடைத்தாள் நகல் கேட்டு பெறுவதற்கான கட்டணம் ரூ. 275 ஆகும். ஸ்கேன் செய்யப்பட்ட விடைத்தாள்கள் நகலை பெற்றுக் கொண்ட மாணவர்கள், தங்களுக்கு மதிப்பெண்கள் கூடுதலாக வர வாய்ப்புள்ளது என்று நினைத்தால் மறுக்கூட்டல்/மறுமதிப்பீடுக்கு விண்ணப்பிக்கலாம்.

உயிரியல் பாடத்திற்கு மறுக்கூட்டல் கட்டணமாக ரூ.305-ம், ஏனைய பாடங்களுக்கு ரூ. 205ம் செலுத்த வேண்டும். கூடுதல் மதிப்பெண்கள் கிடைத்தால், அதன் அடிப்படையில் திருத்தப்பட்ட மதிப்பெண் சான்றிதழ் வழங்கப்படும்.

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ஆகஸ்ட் 22ம் தேதி வெளியகிறது.. 12 வகுப்பு துணைத் தேர்வு முடிவு.

 12ஆம் வகுப்பு துணைத்தேர்வு முடிவுகள் ஆகஸ்ட் 22ம் தேதி வெளியாகும் என்று அரசுத் தேர்வுகள் இயக்ககம் தெரிவித்துள்ளது. நாளை மறுநாள் http://dge.tn.gov.in என்ற இணையதளத்தில் மாணவர்கள் தங்கள் தேர்வுகான முடிவுகளை தெரிந்து கொள்ளலாம். அதேபோல் மறுகூட்டல், விடைத்தாள் நகல் கோரி விண்ணப்பிக்க விரும்பினால், ஆகஸ்ட் 24 & 25 ஆகிய தேதிகளில் நேரில் விண்ணப்பிக்கலாம் என்று அரசுத் தேர்வுகள் இயக்ககம் கூறியுள்ளது.

ISRO Virtual Museum and Complete story of Dr. Vikram A Sarabhai photo album

 

ISRO Virtual Museum

Dear friends  Welcome to Spark. India’s FIRST Space Themed Virtual Museum and the Space tech park. On the occasion of India’s 75th Independence Day celebrations, ISRO virtual museum opened on 10-08-2022. You can also view the virtual museum using with given link:

https://spacepark.isro.gov.in

Coffee table book – Complete story of Dr. Vikram A Sarabhai photo album

https://www.isro.gov.in/sites/default/files/flipping_book/coffee_table_book_-_complete_story_of_dr._vikram_a_sarabhai_photo_albu/index.html?s=08#1

Indian physicist and astronomer Vikram A Sarabhai was one of India’s most dynamic and endearing visionaries. Widely known as the ‘father of the Indian space program’, Vikram Sarabhai put India on the international map in the field of space research. It has been more than 50 years since. Sarabhai died in 1971, but his work in the field of space research is still reaping rich dividends for the country. Born on August 12, 1919, in the famous Sarabhai family, Vikram A Sarabhai pioneered the country’s space program at a time when even it was impossible for a poor nation like India to fund a space program.

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IES-UPSC A REVIEW

 

UPSC Indian Engineering Service (IES)

UPSC IES :

UPSC IES Exam is the best exam for engineering graduates to get into the Government sector. UPSC IES Exam  is conducted by UPSC and is also known as UPSC Engineering Services Examination. 

UPSC releases the IES official notification for UPSC IES  Exam in the last week of September . Candidates belonging to the Indian nationality and are between the age of 21 to 30 years are eligible to apply for the UPSC IES Exam . The UPSC will also release the UPSC IES Exam Application Form  along with the notification on its official website, i.e., upsc.gov.in. Students who want to appear for the IES Exam should submit the ESE application forms before the last date.

UPSC IES Recruitment  will be done to the Services/ Posts under the below-given categories: 

➣ Civil Engineering

➣ Mechanical Engineering

➣ Electrical Engineering

➣ Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering

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UPSC IES 2022 Exam Post Details

Category I- Civil Engineering (Group A Services/Posts)

Indian Railway Service of Engineers

Indian Railway Stores Services (Civil Engineering Posts)

Central Engineering Service

Indian Defence Service of Engineers (Civil Engineering Posts)

Indian Ordnance Factories Services. AWM/JTS (Civil Engg. Posts)

Central Engineering Service (Roads) Group-A. (Civil Engg. Posts)

Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) P & T Building Works Gr. ‘A’ Service

Assistant Executive Engineer (QS & C) in Military Engineer Service (MES) Surveyor Cadre

Category II- Mechanical Engineering (Group A Services/Posts)

Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers

Indian Railway Stores Service (Mechanical Engineering Posts)

Central Power Engineering Service Group ‘A’ (Mechanical Engineering Posts)

Indian Ordnance Factories Service. AWM/JTS (Mechanical Engineering Post)

Indian Naval Armament Service (Mechanical Engineering Posts)

Assistant Executive Engineer Group ‘A’ (Mech. Engg. Posts) in the corps of EME, Ministry of Defence

Central Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Service (Mechanical Engineering Posts)

Indian Defence Service of Engineers (Mechanical Engineering posts)

Category III- Electrical Engineering (Group A Services/Posts)

Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers

Indian Railway Stores Service (Electrical Engineering Posts)

Central Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Service (Electrical Engg. Posts)

Indian Naval Armament Service (Electrical Engineering Posts)

Indian Ordnance Factories Service. AWM/JTS (Electrical Engineering Post)

Central Power Engineering Service (Electrical Engineering Posts)

Indian Defence Service of Engineers (Electrical Engineering Posts)

Assistant Executive Engineer Gr. ‘A’ (Electrical Engineering Posts) in Corps of EME, Min of Defence

Category IV- Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (Group A & B Services/Posts)

• Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers
• Indian Railway Stores Service (Telecommunication/ Electronics Engineering Posts)
• Indian Naval Armament Service (Electronics Engineering Posts)
• Assistant Executive Engineer Group ‘A’ (Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering Posts) in the Corps of E.M.E., Ministry of Defence
• Central Power Engg. Service, Group ‘A’ [Electronics and Telecommunication Engg. Service]
• Indian Inspection Service (Asst. Dir. Grade-I)
• Indian Telecommunication Service Gr. ‘A’.

Eligibility Criteria for UPSC Engineering Services Exam 2022

• Nationality: A candidate must be either (a) a citizen of India, or (b) a subject of Nepal, or (c) a subject of Bhutan, or (d) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before the 01st January, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or (e) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka or East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia or from Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Age Limit

• The age of candidate should be between 21 to 30 years (relaxations will be given to the candidates from reserved categories).

Educational Qualification

• B.E/B.Tech from a Recognized University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other Educational Institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as Universities under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956; or
• Should have cleared Sections A and B of the Institution Examinations of the Institution of Engineers (India); or
• Degree/Diploma in Engineering from such foreign University/College/Institution and under such conditions as may be recognised by the Government for the purpose from time to time, or
• Qualified in Graduate Membership Examination of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (India) or
• Qualified in Associate Membership Examination Parts II and III/Sections A and B of the Aeronautical Society of India; or
• Passed Graduate Membership Examination of the Institution of Electronics and Radio Engineers, London held after November, 1959.

UPSC ESE  Selection Process

• There will be three round for the selection of the candidates
• Preliminary Exam of 500 Marks
• Mains Exam of 600 Marks
• Interview of 200 Marks
• Final qualified candidates will be called for medical examination.

UPSC ESE 2022 Exam Pattern

ESE Prelims Exam Pattern

There will be objective type questions divided into 2 papers. Paper 1 consist of General Studies and Engineering Aptitude and Paper 2 Civil/ Mechanical/Electrical/ Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering. 

Paper 1 will be of 200 marks and Paper 2 will be of 300 Marks. 

Candidates will be 2 hours to complete in Paper 1 and 3 hours for Paper 2.

There will be negative marking of One-third (1/3rd) of the marks for wrong answer. 

ESE Mains Exam Pattern

The mains exam will also consists of 2 Paper. However, the questions are conventional types. Both Paper will have questions on Civil/ Mechanical/Electrical/ Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering of 300 Marks Each

3 hours will be given to complete the test. 

Conventional papers must be answered in English. Question paper will be set in English only.

UPSC ESE Personality Test

Those who will qualify in the prelims and mains exam will be called for Stage‐III (Personality Test).

Marks obtained by the candidates in the Stage‐I:(Preliminary/Stage‐I) Exam, Stage‐II: (Main/Stage‐II) Exam and Stage‐III (Personality Test) would determine their final ranking.

CDS-UPSC a Review

 CDS Full Form: CDS stands for Combined Defence Services. The Indian Army exemplifies the highest values that India stands for as a country. From the icy landscapes of Siachen to the arid deserts of Rajasthan, the Indian Army serves as a shield for over a billion people in our country, protecting us from all types of external threats that continue to haunt the Indian borders.

CDS is one method of becoming an officer in the army. The exam is given twice a year, and those who pass are invited to the SSB interview. 

The central govt created this exam to assign jobs in the Indian Armed Forces. For recruitment to the IMA (Indian Military Academy), OTA (Officers Training Academy), INA (Indian Naval Academy), and IAF (Indian Air Force Academy), the Combined Defence Services Examination is held. The minimum educational qualification needed to sit for this exam is graduation from an Indian university.

Chief of Defence Staff is another full form of CDS. The position of Chief of Defence Staff is that of a professional service chief, the head of the Indian Armed Forces. The Chief of Defence Staff is the Govt. of India's senior-most uniformed military adviser.

CDS Overview

• Examination Name: Combined Defence Service
• Commonly recognized as UPSC CDS Exam
• Frequency of the examination: Twice a year
• Exam conducted by the body: UPSC (Union Public Service Commission)
• Stages of the Examination: Written Exam
• SSB Interview: Medical Examination
• Official Website: upsc.gov.in

CDS Roles & Responsibilities

• If you are chosen for one of the armed forces, you are set for the rest of your life.
• Aside from pay, perks, and a pension, you also receive many benefits that are not available in a private job.
• Depending on which branch of the armed forces you join, your job may be difficult.
• Your job can be very demanding and disciplined, so you must prepare for it.
• Candidates who successfully complete Combined Defence Services training and are promoted to the rank of the designated officer will be entitled to the rank's pay and allowances.

CDS Age Limit

The age limit for the CDS Exam is listed below.

• Indian Military Academy (IMA): 19 to 24 years
• Indian Air Force Academy (IAF): 19 to 24 years
• Indian Naval Academy (INA): 19 to 24 years
• Officers Training Academy (OTA): 19 to 25 years. 

CDS Educational Qualification

The educational requirements for the CDS Exam are listed below.

• For Indian Military Academy (IMA) & Officers’ Training Academy (OTA): Degree from a recognized University or equivalent
• For Indian Naval Academy (INA): Degree in Engineering or Engg. from a recognized University or equivalent
• For Indian Air Force Academy (IAF): Degree of a recognized University (with that of the Physics & Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering. 

CDS Physical Standards

Aspirants must be physically fit as per the physical standards criteria outlined in the UPSC's official advertisement.

CDS Examination Pattern

• Stages of Examination: Written exam & SSB Interview
• Mode of examination: Offline or Pen & paper-based
• Subjects:
• In English Section: 120 questions
• In General Knowledge Section: 120 questions
• In Elementary Mathematics Section: 100 questions
• Examination Duration: Two hrs. allotted for each paper
• Number of Questions:
• 340 MCQs or Objective types of questions for IMA, INA, and AFA
• 240 MCQs in case of OTA
• Language of paper: English and Hindi. 

What after clearing the CDS Written Exam?

• After passing the CDS written examination, the next step is the SSB, which is held after a month or two (depending upon the academy you are applying for).
• The SSB is a five-day process (six days for the air force because they conduct PABT) in which they will determine whether you are appropriate for the forces, i.e. whether you have officer-like qualities.
• Once you have been recommended by the SSB board, the next step is medicals, which are performed by army doctors at the army hospital.
• After the hospital's medical board has declared you medically fit, you must clear an all-in-merit list based on your written and SSB total marks.
• If your name appears on the merit list, you will be given joining instructions as well as asked to report to the applied academy on a specific date with the necessary documents.
• Then you'll go through a rigorous training programme that will polish you into the best version of yourself. 

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NDA-UPSC a Review

NDA stands for the National Defence Academy exam. NDA is conducted by UPSC. UPSC NDA is the national-level examination which is conducted to recruit qualified candidates as officers in the Indian Navy, Indian Army and Indian Air-force. UPSC conducts the exam for other Sarkari recruitment such as IAS, CDS, UPSC CMS, CAPF, etc. NDA exam is conducted two times a year (April & September). The exam comprises the written and SSB interviews. National Defence Academy is located in Pune, Maharashtra. Read out and get more details for NDA.

What is the National Defence Academy?

National Defence Academy is a premier institute in India, located in Pune. It is an institution for the training of officers for the Indian Armed Forces. National Defence Academy offers a three-year course leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree in National Security Studies.

History of National Defence Academy

The National Defence Academy was established in 1954. It is the first tri-service academy in the world. National Defence Academy has been training officers of the Indian Armed Forces since its inception. National Defence Academy has produced some of the finest officers of the Indian Armed Forces.

Initially, the National Defence Academy was located in Khadakwasla, near Pune. In 1974, National Defence Academy shifted to its present location in Pune. National Defence Academy is an institution of national importance and has been granted the status of ‘Institution of National Eminence’ by the Government of India. 

Importance of National Defence Academy

The National Defence Academy is very important for the defence of our country. The National Defence Academy plays a very important role in moulding the character of the officers and making them responsible citizens of India. The National Defence Academy also helps the officers to understand India’s defence policy and international relations. The National Defence Academy is the only academy in India which trains the officers of all three forces. The National Defence Academy is very important for the defence of our country.

Features of National Defence Academy

National Defence Academy is the joint facilities institute of the Indian Armed Forces. Here, three service cadets are trained together before they go on to pre-commissioning training in their respective service academies. National Defence Academy is located at Khadakwasla near Pune. National Defence Academy is the world’s first tri-service academy.

The National Defence Academy was founded in 1948 with the merger of the Royal Indian Military College at Dehradun and the Indian Naval Academy at Cochin. The National Defence Academy was inaugurated by then-Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on January 16, 1950. National Defence Academy is spread over an area of about 1250 acres. National Defence Academy has a strength of about 700 cadets and a staff of about 300 officers. National Defence Academy is affiliated with the University of Pune. National Defence Academy has been conferred the prestigious ‘A’ grade by the Defense Ministry of India.

Educational Qualifications

The following conditions regarding educational qualifications must be fulfilled by candidates-

1. For the Army Wing of NDA – Candidates should have qualified 12th standard of the 10+2 pattern of school or equivalent exam that is conducted by a State Board or University.
2. For Air force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and for the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy- Applicants must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry from a 10+2 pattern of school or equivalent that is conducted either by a State Board of Education or University.

Applicants who are appearing in the 12th class are eligible to apply for the exam as well.

Functions of National Defence Academy

Following are the functions of the National Defence Academy:

1. National Defence Academy trains the officers of all three forces i.e. Army, Navy and Air Force.
2. National Defence Academy provides quality education to the cadets.
3. National Defence Academy moulds the character of the officers and makes them responsible citizens of India.
4. National Defence Academy develops leadership qualities in the cadets.
5. National Defence Academy helps the officers to understand India’s defence policy and international relations.
6. National Defence Academy is the only academy in India which trains the officers of all three forces

NDA Syllabus

As per the NDA Syllabus there will be 2 papers which are Mathematics and General Ability Test.

The National Defence Academy (NDA) written exam has two parts- Mathematics and General Ability. The mathematics paper is of 300 marks and a duration of 2.5 hours. The General Ability paper is of 600 marks and a duration of 2.5 hours. Both the papers have objective type questions only. 

The detailed syllabus for the NDA exam 2022 written test is given below:

Syllabus for Mathematics Paper

Algebra

• Concept of set, operations on sets, Venn diagrams
• De Morgan laws, Cartesian product, relation, equivalence relation
• Representation of real numbers on a line
• Complex numbers—basic properties, modulus, argument, cube roots of unity
• Binary system of numbers
• Conversion of a number in a decimal system to a binary system and vice-versa 
• Arithmetic, Geometric and Harmonic progressions
• Quadratic equations with real coefficients
• Solution of linear inequalities of two variables by graphs
• Permutation and Combination
• Binomial theorem and its applications
• Logarithms and their applications

Matrices and Determinants

• Types of matrices, operations on matrices
• Determinants of a matrix, basic properties of determinants
• Adjoint and inverse of a square matrix, Applications-Solution of a system of linear equations in two or three unknowns by Cramer’s rule and by Matrix Method

Trigonometry

• Angles and their measures in degrees and in radians
• Trigonometric ratios
• Trigonometric identities Sum and difference formulae
• Multiple and Sub-multiple angles
• Inverse trigonometric functions
• Applications-Height and distance, properties of triangles

Analytical Geometry of Two and Three dimensions

• Rectangular Cartesian Coordinate system
• Distance formula
• Equation of a line in various forms
• The angle between two lines
• Distance of a point from a line
• Equation of a circle in standard and in general form
• Standard forms of parabola, ellipse and hyperbola
• Eccentricity and axis of a conic
• Point in a three-dimensional space, the distance between two points
• Direction Cosines and direction ratios
• Equation two points
• Direction Cosines and direction ratios
• Equation of a plane and a line in various forms
• The angle between two lines and the angle between two planes 
• Equation of a sphere

Differential Calculus

• Concept of a real-valued function–domain, range and graph of a function
• Composite functions, one to one, onto and inverse functions
• The notion of limit, Standard limits—examples
• Continuity of functions—examples, algebraic operations on continuous functions
• Derivative of function at a point, geometrical and physical interpretation of a derivative—applications
• Derivatives of sum, product and quotient of functions, the derivative of a function with respect to another function, and the derivative of a composite function. Second-order derivatives
• Increasing and decreasing functions
• Application of derivatives in problems of maxima and minima

Integral Calculus and Differential Equations

• Integration as inverse of differentiation, integration by substitution and by parts, standard integrals involving algebraic expressions, trigonometric, exponential and hyperbolic functions
• Evaluation of definite integrals—determination of areas of plane regions bounded by curves—applications
• Definition of order and degree of a differential equation, formation of a differential equation by examples
• General and particular solutions of differential equations, solutions of first-order and first-degree differential equations of various types—examples
• Application in problems of growth and decay

Vector Algebra

• Vectors in two and three dimensions, magnitude and direction of a vector
• Unit and null vectors, the addition of vectors, scalar multiplication of a vector, scalar product or dot product of two vectors
• Vector product or cross product of two vectors
• Applications—work done by a force and moment of a force and in geometrical problems

Statistics and Probability

• Statistics: Classification of data, Frequency distribution, cumulative frequency distribution—examples
• Graphical representation— Histogram, Pie Chart, frequency polygon— examples
• Measures of Central tendency—Mean, median and mode
• Variance and standard deviation—determination and comparison
• Correlation and regression
• Probability: Random experiment, outcomes and associated sample space, events, mutually exclusive and exhaustive events, impossible and certain events 
• Union and Intersection of events. Complementary, elementary and composite events
• Definition of probability—classical and statistical—examples
• Elementary theorems on probability—simple problems
• Conditional probability, Bayes’ theorem—simple problems. Random variable as function on a sample space
• Binomial distribution, examples of random experiments giving rise to Binomial distribution. 

Syllabus for General Ability Test

Part ‘A’—English (Maximum Marks – 200)

The question paper is designed to check the candidate’s understanding of English and the usage of words. The syllabus includes various aspects such as Grammar and usage, vocabulary, comprehension, and cohesiveness in an extended text to assess a candidate’s English skills

Part ‘B’—General Knowledge (Maximum Marks – 400)

The General Knowledge question paper will cover the subjects: General Science, Physics, Chemistry, Social Studies, Geography, and Current Events. 

NOTE: Out of the maximum marks assigned to part ‘B’ of this paper, each section has a designated weightage. The questions on Sections ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’, ‘E’ and ‘F’ carry approximately 25%, 15%, 10%, 20%, 20% and 10% weightage respectively.

Section ‘A’ (Physics)

• Physical Properties and States of Matter, Weight, Mass, Volume, Principle of Archimedes, Density and Specific Gravity, Pressure Barometer
• The motion of objects, Force and Momentum, Velocity and Acceleration, Stability and Equilibrium of bodies, Newton’s Laws of Motion, Parallelogram of Forces, Gravitation, Power and Energy, elementary ideas  of work
• Effects of Heat, change of State and Latent Heat, Measurement of Temperature and Heat, Modes of Transference of Heat
• Sound waves and their properties, Rectilinear propagation of Light, Simple musical instruments., Reflection and refraction
• Spherical mirrors and lenses, the human eye
• Natural and artificial magnets, Earth as a magnet, properties of a magnet
• Static and Current Electricity, Ohm’s Law, conductors and Non- conductors, Simple Electrical Circuits, Lighting and Magnetic effects of Current, Heating, Measurement of Electrical Power, Use of X-Rays, Primary and Secondary Cells, General Principles in the working of the following:
  • Simple Pendulum
  • Simple Pulleys
  • Siphon
  • Levers
  • Balloon
  • Pumps
  • Hydrometer
  • Pressure Cooker
  • Thermos Flask
  • Gramophone
  • Telegraphs
  • Telephone
  • Periscope
  • Telescope
  • Microscope
  • Mariner’s Compass
  • Lightning Conductors
  • Safety Fuses

Section ‘B’ (Chemistry)

• Physical and Chemical changes. Elements, Mixtures and Compounds, Symbols, Formulae and simple Chemical Equations, Law of Chemical Combination (excluding problems)
• Properties of Air and Water
• Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide, Oxidation and Reduction
• Acids, bases and salts. Carbon—different forms
• Fertilisers—Natural and Artificial
• The material used in the preparation of substances like Soap, Glass, Ink, Paper, Cement, Paints, Safety Matches and Gun- Powder
• Elementary ideas about the structure of Atom, Atomic Equivalent and Molecular Weights, Valency

Section ‘C’ (General Science)

• Difference between the living and nonliving
• Basis of life— cells, protoplasms and tissues 
• Growth and reproduction in plants and animals
• Elementary knowledge of the Human body and its important organs
• Common Epidemics, their causes and prevention
• Food— the source of energy for man
• Constituents of food, balanced diet 
• The solar system—meteors and comets, eclipses
• Achievements of eminent scientists

Section ‘D’ (History, Freedom Movement etc.)

• A broad survey of Indian history, with emphasis on culture and civilisation
• The freedom movement in India
• Elementary study of Indian constitution and administration
• Elementary knowledge of five-year plans for India
• Panchayati raj, co-operatives and community development
• Bhoodan, Sarvodaya, national integration and welfare State, basic teachings of Mahatma Gandhi
• Forces shaping the modern world; Renaissance, exploration and discovery; war of American independence
• French revolution, industrial revolution and the Russian revolution
• Impact of Science and Technology on society
• Concept of one World, United Nations, Panchsheel, democracy, socialism and communism
• Role of India in the present world

Section ‘E’ (Geography)

• The earth, its shape and size
• Latitudes and longitudes, concept of time 
• International date line
• Movements on earth and their effects
• Origin of earth
• Rocks and their classification, weathering— mechanical and chemicals, earthquakes and volcanoes
• Ocean currents and tides, atmosphere and its composition; temperature and atmospheric pressure, planetary winds, cyclones and anticyclones; humidity; condensation and precipitation; types of climate, major natural regions of the world
• Regional geography of India— climate, natural vegetation
• Mineral and Power resources; location and distribution of agricultural and Industrial activities
• Important sea ports and main sea, land and air routes of India
• Main items of imports and exports of India

Section ‘F’ (Current Events)

• Knowledge of important events that have happened in India in the recent years
• Current important world events
• Prominent personalities— both Indian and International including those connected with cultural activities and sports.