7/29/2017

Free Model Test for TNPSC Group 2 A Exam - 2017.

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Free Model Test for TNPSC Group 2 A Exam - 2017: TNPSC will conduct written exam on 6th August 2017. Before that The Impact IAS Academy will conduct model test for TNPSC Group 2 A aspirants. Interested aspirants should register  through following conduct numbers. The model test will conduct on tomorrow (30.07.2017)
098405-57455
044-43537455


{ Hall Ticket Download } TNPSC Group 2 A Exam - 2017 Hall Ticket Issued Download

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Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
Government of Tamil Nadu
Chennai, Tamilnadu 

TNPSC Group 2 A Exam - 2017 Hall Ticket will be Issue Soon: TNPSC Group 2 A exam will be conducted on 6th August, 2017. So the Hall Ticket will be issued soon by TNPSC within the week. TNPSC Aspirants should prepare well. All the best...

Total Number of Vacancies:- 1953 Posts

Date of Examination:- 06.08.2017 (Time of Exam: 10.00 A.M. to 1.00 P.M.)


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Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
Government of Tamil Nadu
Chennai, Tamilnadu 

Notification No: 10/2017 Dated: 27.04.2017

TNPSC Group 2 A Non-Interview Posts Notification - 2017

Total Vacancies: 1953 Posts

Last Date to Apply Online: 26.05.2017

Vacancy Details

Name of the Posts
  1. Personal Clerk  - 06 Posts
  2. Personal Clerk  - 01 Post
  3. Steno-Typist - 06 Posts
  4. Assistant in Industrial and Commerce Department - 130 Posts
  5. Assistant in Commissioner of Revenue Administration Department - 06 Posts
  6. Assistant in Treasuries and Accounts Department - 85 Posts
  7. Assistant in Prison Department - 20 Posts
  8. Assistant in Registration Department - 128 Posts
  9. Assistant in Backward Classes Welfare Department - 02 Posts
  10. Assistant in Fissheries Department - 18 Posts
  11. Assistant in Labour Department - 24 Posts
  12. Assistant / Accountant / Store Keeper in employment and training Department - 92 Posts
  13. Assistant in Highways Department - 156 Posts
  14. Assistant in Hindu Religious and Charitable Endownment Department - 18 Posts
  15. Assistant in NCC Department - 23 Posts
  16. Assistant in Diretorat of Vigilance and Anti Corruption Department - 02 Posts
  17. Assistant in Survey and Land Records Department - 105 Posts
  18. Assistant in Stationery and Printing Department - 54 Posts
Assistant in the Divitions of Commercial Taxes Department 

19. Commissioner of Commercial Taxes - 22 Posts
20. Chennai (South) Division - 56 Posts
21. Tiruchirappalli Divistion - 27 Posts
22. Vellore Divistion - 09 Posts
23. Coimbatore Divistion - 12 Posts
24. Madurai Divistion - 35 Posts
25. Tirunelveli Divistion - 20 Posts

Assistant in Various Department 

26. Assistant in (Other Law and Finance Department) - 30 Posts
27. Assistant in (Law Department) Secretariat - 08 Posts
28. Assistant in (Finance Department)Secretariat - 15 Posts
29 Assistant in TNPSC - 03 Posts
30. Assistant in Tamilnadu Legislative Assembly Secretariat - 15 Posts
31. Lower Division Clerk in Tamilnadu Legislative Assembly Secretariat - 12 Posts
32. Assistant in Tamil nadu Text book and Educational Services Corporation - 08 Posts

Part 1- Total Number of Vacancies: 1148 Posts

Pending Approval Vacancies
  1. Assistant in Civil Services and Consumer Protection Department - 65 Posts
  2. Assistant in Police Department - 213 Posts
  3. Assistant in Transport Department - 60 Posts
  4. Assistant in Highways Department - 70 Posts
  5. Assistant in Hindu Religious and Charitable Endownment Department - 55 Posts
  6. Assistant in School Education Department - 130 Posts
  7. Assistant in Forest Department - 119 Posts
  8. Assistant in Commercial Taxes Department - 52 Posts
  9. Assistant in Urpan Land Ceiling and Urpan Land Tax Department - 41 Posts
Part - 2 Total Number of Vacancies: 805  Posts

Over all Vacancies Part 1 and Part 2: 1953  Posts

Scale of Pay - Rs.5200-20200/-

Reservation: Refer the Notification Link

Age Limit: 30 Years as on 01.07.2017 (No Age Limit for SC’s, SC(A)’s, ST’s, MBC’s/DC’s, BC’s, BCM’s and DW’s candidates)


Educational Qualification: Any Degree.

Mode of Selection: Based on Written Exams

Examination Fee: Rs.250/- (One Time Registration Rs.150/- + Examination Fee Rs.100/-)

No Examination Fee: For SC/SCA/ST candidates. But they are no exemption for the Cost of Examination Fee Rs.100/-

Mode of Payment: On-line Payment

How to apply: Interested and Eligible candidates should apply through Online Only Click Here Online Application 

Important Dates:

  • Date of Notification - 27.04.2017
  • Last Date for Submission of Applications  - 26.05.2017
  • Last Date for Payment of Fee through Bank or Post Office - 29.05.2017
  • Date of Examination  - 06.08.2017 
  • Time of Exam: 10.00 A.M. to 1.00 P.M.
Official Website: www.tnpsc.gov.in or in www.tnpscexams.net




General Studies – Degree Standard for Preliminaries

TOPICS FOR OBJECTIVE TYPE

UNIT – I ‐ General science :
Physics ‐ Universe ‐ General Scientific laws ‐ Scientific instruments ‐ Inventions and discoveries‐National scientific laboratories‐Science glossary‐Mechanics and properties of matter‐Physical quantities, standards and units‐Force, motion and energy‐ electricity and Magnetism ‐ electronics & communications ‐ Heat, light and sound‐Atomic and nuclear physics‐Solid State 
Physics‐Spectroscopy – Geophysics ‐ Astronomy and space science.

Chemistry ‐ Elements and Compounds‐Acids, bases and salts ‐ Oxidation and reduction – Chemistry of ores and metals ‐Carbon, nitrogen and their compounds‐Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides‐Biochemistry and biotechnology‐Electrochemistry‐Polymers and plastics

Botany ‐ Main Concepts of life science‐The cell‐basic unit of life‐Classification of living organism‐Nutrition and dietetics‐Respiration‐Excretion of metabolic waste‐Bio‐ communication 

Zoology ‐ Blood and blood circulation‐Endocrine system‐Reproductive system‐Genetics the science of heredity‐Environment, ecology, health and hygiene, Bio‐ diversity and its conservation‐Human diseases, prevention and remedies‐Communicable diseases and non‐ communicable diseases‐Alcoholism and drug abuse‐Animals, plants and human life‐ 

UNIT ‐ II. Current Events 
History ‐ Latest diary of events – National ‐ National symbols ‐Profile of States‐Defence, national security and terrorism‐World organizations‐pacts and summits‐Eminent persons & places in news‐Sports & games‐Books & authors ‐Awards & honours‐Cultural panorama‐Latest historical events‐ India and its neighbours‐ Latest terminology‐ Appointments‐who is who?

Political Science ‐ India’s foreign policy ‐ Latest court verdicts – public opinion ‐ Problems in conduct of public elections‐ Political parties and political system in India‐ Public awareness & General administration‐ Role of Voluntary organizations & Govt.,‐ Welfare oriented govt. schemes, their utility

Geography ‐ Geographical landmarks‐Policy on environment and ecology
Economics‐ Current socio‐economic problems‐New economic policy & govt. sector Science ‐ Latest inventions on science & technology ‐ Latest discoveries in Health Science ‐ Mass media & communication UNIT – III Geography ‐ Earth and Universe ‐ Solar system ‐ Atmosphere hydrosphere, lithosphere ‐Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate ‐ Water resources ‐ rivers in India ‐ Soil, minerals & natural resources‐Natural vegetation‐Forest & wildlife‐Agricultural pattern, livestock & fisheries‐Transport & communication‐Social geography – population‐density and distribution‐Natural calamities – disaster management‐Climate change ‐ impact and consequences ‐ mitigation measures‐Pollution Control.

UNIT – IV History and culture of India ‐ Pre‐historic events ‐Indus valley
civilization‐Vedic, Aryan and Sangam age‐Maurya dynasty‐Buddhism and Jainism‐ Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas‐Age of Vijayanagaram and the bahmanis‐ South Indian history‐Culture and Heritage of Tamil people‐Advent of European invasion‐Expansion and consolidation of British rule‐Effect of British rule on socio‐ economic factors‐Social reforms and religious movements‐India since independence‐ Characteristics of Indian culture‐Unity in diversity –race, colour, language, custom‐ India‐as secular state‐Organizations for fine arts, dance, drama, music‐Growth of rationalist, Dravidian movement in TN‐Political parties and populist schemes – Prominent personalities in the various spheres – Arts, Science, literature and Philosophy – Mother Teresa, Swami Vivekananda, Pandit Ravishankar , M.S.Subbulakshmi, Rukmani Arundel and J.Krishnamoorthy etc. 

UNIT – V ‐ INDIAN POLITY ‐ Constitution of India ‐ Preamble to the constitution ‐ Salient features of constitution ‐ Union, State and territory ‐ Citizenship‐rights amend duties ‐ Fundamental rights ‐ Fundamental duties ‐ Human rights charter ‐ Union legislature – Parliament ‐ State executive ‐ State Legislature – assembly ‐ Status of Jammu & Kashmir ‐ Local government – panchayat raj – Tamil Nadu ‐ Judiciary in India – Rule of law/Due process of law ‐ Indian federalism – center – state relations ‐ Emergency provisions ‐ Civil services in India ‐ Administrative challenges in a welfare state ‐ Complexities of district administration ‐ Elections ‐ Election Commission Union and State ‐ Official language and Schedule‐VIII ‐ Amendments to constitution ‐ Schedules to constitution ‐ Administrative reforms & tribunals‐ Corruption in public life ‐ Anti‐ corruption measures – Central Vigilance Commission, lok‐adalats, Ombudsman, Comptroller and Auditor General of India. ‐ Right to information ‐ Central and State Commission ‐ Empowerment of women‐ Voluntary organizations and public grievances redressal ‐ Consumer protection forms.

UNIT – VI ‐ INDIAN ECONOMY ‐ Nature of Indian economy ‐ Five‐year plan models‐ an assessment ‐ Land reforms & agriculture ‐ Application of science in agriculture ‐ Industrial growth ‐ Capital formation and investment‐Role of public sector & disinvestment‐Development of infrastructure‐ National income ‐ Public finance & fiscal policy ‐ Price policy & public distribution‐ Banking, money & monetary policy ‐ Role of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) ‐ WTO‐globalization & privatization ‐ Rural welfare oriented programmes ‐ Social sector problems – population, education, health, employment, poverty ‐ HRD – sustainable economic growth‐ Economic trends in Tamil Nadu ‐ Energy Different sources and development ‐ Finance Commission ‐ Planning Commission ‐ National Development Council

UNIT – VII ‐ INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT ‐ National renaissance‐ Early uprising against British rule‐1857 Revolt‐ Indian National Congress ‐ Emergence of national leaders‐ Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore, Netaji ‐Growth of militant movements ‐Different modes of agitations‐Era of different Acts & Pacts‐World war & final phase struggle ‐ Communalism led to partition‐ Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle ‐ Rajaji, VOC, Periyar, Bharathiar & Others ‐ Birth of political parties /political system in India since independence

UNIT – VIII – APTITUDE & MENTAL ABILITY TESTS ‐ Conversion of information to data ‐ Collection, compilation and presentation of data ‐ Tables, graphs, diagrams‐ Parametric representation of data‐Analytical interpretation of data ‐Simplification‐ Percentage‐Highest Common Factor (HCF)‐Lowest Common Multiple (LCM)‐Ratio and Proportion‐Simple interest‐Compound interest‐Area‐Volume‐Time and Work‐ Behavioral ability ‐ Basic terms, Communications in information technology ‐ Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) ‐ Decision making and problem solving Logical Reasoning ‐ Puzzles – Dice ‐ Visual Reasoning‐ Alpha numeric Reasoning‐ Number Series ‐ Logical Number/Alphabetical/Diagrammatic Sequences




7/28/2017

TNPSC: Current Affairs for the Month of July 2017 : Online Quiz Part-9

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In this Quiz covered for important questions of Current Affairs for the month of July 2017. So TNPSC aspirants should use this quiz and Update your Knowledge. All the best...

  1. உடல் நலக்குறைவால் காலமான உடுப்பி ராமச்சந்திர ராவ் எத்துறையின் தலைவராக இருந்தார்?
    1.  சி.எஸ்.ஐ.ஆர் 
    2.  டி.ஆர்.டி.ஒ 
    3.  இஸ்ரோ 
    4.  அணுமின் நிலையம் 

  2. மத்திய அரசு நிதியாண்டின் தொடக்கத்தை ஏப்ரல் மாதத்திற்கு பதிலாக எந்த மாதத்திற்கு மாற்ற உள்ளது?
    1.  டிசம்பர்
    2.  மார்ச் 
    3.  பிப்ரவரி 
    4.  மார்ச் 

  3. எங்கு சர்வதேச விமானக் கண்காட்சி நடைபெற்றது?
    1.  ரசியா 
    2.  அமெரிக்கா 
    3.  இந்தியா 
    4.  ஜெர்மனி 

  4. இந்தியாவில் எத்தனை நபருக்கு ஜிகா வைரஸ் பரவியுள்ளதாக மத்திய அரசு தெரிவித்துள்ளது ?
    1.  4000
    2.  400
    3.  40
    4.  4

  5. நாட்டின் 14-ஆவது குடியரசுத் தலைவரான ராம்நாத் கோவிந்த் எந்த மாநிலத்தின் ஆளுநராக இருந்தார்?
    1.  மேகாலயா
    2.  ஓடிஸா 
    3.  தமிழ்நாடு 
    4.  பிகார் 

  6. எதன் நிமித்தம் 'ஷீ-பாக்ஸ்' என்ற வலைதளத்தை மத்திய பெண்கள் மற்றும் குழந்தைகள் நலத்துறை அமைச்சகம் ஆரம்பித்துள்ளது?
    1.  குழந்தை தொழிலாளர் ஒழிப்பு 
    2.  பாலியல் துன்புறுத்தல் புகார் அளிக்க
    3.  குழந்தை திருமணம் ஒழிப்பு 
    4.  பெண் கல்வி ஊக்குவிப்பு 

  7. நாடாளுமன்றம் எனது கோவில், அரசியலமைப்பு என் புனித நூல் என்று கூறியவர் யார்?
    1.  பிரணாப்முகர்ஜி
    2.  டாக்டர்.அம்பேத்கர்
    3.  டாக்டர்.ராஜேந்திரபிரசாத்
    4.  சர்வபள்ளி ராத கிருஷ்ணன் 

  8. அமெரிக்க ஓபன் கிராண்ட்ப்ரீ கோல்டு பாட்மிண்டன் போட்டியில் சாம்பியன் பட்டம் வென்றவர் யார்?
    1.  சேடன் ஆனந்த் 
    2.  சவரப் வர்மா 
    3.  கோபிசந்த்
    4.  எச்.எஸ்.பிரணாய்

  9. மகளிர் உலகக் கோப்பை கிரிக்கெட் போட்டியில் சாம்பியன் பட்டம் வென்ற நாடு எது?
    1.  ஆஸ்ட்ரேலியா 
    2.  இந்தியா 
    3.  இங்கிலாந்து 
    4.  இலங்கை 

  10. ஓடிஷாவில் உள்ள வீலர் தீவுக்கு யாருடைய பெயர் சூட்டப்பட்டுள்ளது?
    1.  ராம் மோகன் ராவ் 
    2.  மதன் மோகன் மாளவியா 
    3.  அடல் பிகாரி வாஜ்பாய்
    4.  அப்துல்கலாம்



{ 400 Questions } TNPSC General Knowledge (Tamil Medium) Download PDF

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{ 400 Questions } TNPSC General Knowledge (Tamil Medium) Download PDF

TNPSC Current Affairs July 2017 Online Quiz in Tamil Medium { 180 Questions }

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TNPSC Current Affairs July 2017 Online Quiz in Tamil Medium { 180 Questions }
TNPSC Current Affairs for the month of July 2017 Online Quiz in Tamil Medium: In this Quiz covered for important questions of Current Affairs for the month of July 2017. These quiz given to opportunity for TNPSC Aspirants to know the update information like Regular Events of National, State and World, Sports Information, Economics Situations, New Appointsments and  Government Plan. So TNPSC aspirants should use this quiz and Update your Knowledge. All the best...

July 2017 Current Affairs in Tamil (Online Quiz)



For more TNPSC Study Materials...



7/27/2017

{ 1325 Posts } TRB Special Teachers (Physical Education, Drawing, Music and Sewing) Recruitment-2017. Apply Online

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Government of Tamil Nadu
Teachers Recruitment Board
4th Floor, EVK Sampath Maaligai,
DPI Compound, College Road, Chennai -600 006

TRB Notification for Physical Education, Drawing,  Music and Sewing Posts. Interested and eligible candidates should apply online before the last date of 18.08.2017.

Last Date to Apply Online: 18.08.2017

Vacancy Details

Name of the Post: 
1. Physical Education - 663 Posts
2. Drawing - 320 Posts
3. Music - 82  Posts
4. Sewing  - 244 Posts

Scale of Pay: Rs. 5200-20200/- + Grade Pay : Rs.2800

Number of Vacancies: 1325 Posts

Educational Qualification:
1. General Educational Qualification: S.S.L.C / Higher Secondary
2. Technical qualification in concerned subjects

Mode of Selection: The Selection will be made in two successive stages like
1) Written examination
2) Awarding weight-age marks during Certificate Verification.

Scheme of Exam: The written examination will consist of a single paper of 2 hours and 30 minutes duration with 95 Multiple Choice Questions ( MCQs).

Written Examination:
The Written Examination will be held on 23.09.2017 from 10.00 A.M to 12.30 P.M. The venue for the Examination will be intimated in the Hall Ticket. The Hall Tickets for the eligible candidates will be uploaded by the TRB in its official website. The candidates are advised to refer the TRB website for details www.trb.tn.nic.in. No written communication will be sent to the candidates.

How to Apply: Interested and Eligible candidates should APPLY ONLIN ONLY  through TRB official Website. The link given below.

For Download Notification: Click Here


Important Dates :
A. Date of Notification : 26.07.2017
B. Commencement of submission of application through online mode : 27.07.2017
C. Last date for submission of application through online mode : 18.08.2017
D. Date of Written Examination : 23.09.2017

7/26/2017

TNPSC General Studies Previous Questions Online Quiz - 2

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In this Quiz covered for important questions of Previous Questions. So TNPSC aspirants should use this quiz and Update your Knowledge. These quiz ae very useful for all competitive Exams. All the best......


  1. The title Appar was given to Tirunavakkarasar by?
    1.  Sundarar
    2.  Sekilar
    3.  Sambandar
    4.  Manickavasagar

  2. Who introduced a new style of Architecture in the form of Rock-cut-temple?
    1.  Narasimmhavarman I
    2.  Nandivarman II
    3.  Nandivarman I
    4.  Mahendravarman-I

  3. When Alexander invaded India who among the following was the admiral of his fleet?
    1.  Nearchus
    2.  Arrian
    3.  Skylax
    4.  Strabo

  4. Find the odd man out?
    1.  Ziauddin Barani
    2.  Amir Khusrao
    3.  Alberuni
    4.  Taranath

  5. Where from Rajaji started his Salt Satyagraha March to Vedaranyam?
    1.  Thanjavur
    2.  Madurai
    3.  Madras
    4.  Tiruchirapalli

  6. The major reason for the decline of congress rule in Tamil Nadu in 1967 was?
    1.  Food crisis
    2.  Language crisis
    3.  Rise of DMK
    4.  None of these

  7. The Interim government headed by Nehru was sworn in on___
    1.  September 2, 1946
    2.  June 24, 1946
    3.  June 6, 1946
    4.  August 16, 1946

  8. In 1932, the communal Award was announced by the British Prime Minister ____?
    1.  Clement Atlee
    2.  Irwin
    3.  Winsten Churchil
    4.  Ramsay Mc.Donald

  9. Which of the following Article deals with financial emergency in Indian Constitution?
    1.  Article 352
    2.  Article 356
    3.  Article 360
    4.  Article 370

  10. In which year the Right to Information Act came into force?
    1.  2004
    2.  2003
    3.  2002
    4.  2005



TNPSC General Studies Previous Questions Online Quiz - 1

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In this Quiz covered for important questions of Previous Questions. So TNPSC aspirants should use this quiz and Update your Knowledge. All the best...

  1. A Conducting polymer acting as an LED is being used in _______ of the mobile phones?
    1.  Speakers
    2.  battery
    3.  Display
    4.  mics

  2. In the following rays which is not involved in Radio activity?
    1.  beta-rays
    2.  alpha-rays
    3.  gamma-rays
    4.  X-rays

  3. The time taken by light to reach the earth from the sun is____
    1.  500 seconds
    2.  10 seconds
    3.  50 seconds
    4.  100 seconds

  4. Which of the following has maximum value of surface tension?
    1.  alcohol
    2.  water
    3.  ether
    4.  mercury

  5. Which of the following does not play a role in blood clotting?
    1.  Thrombin
    2.  Fiberinogen
    3.  Platelets
    4.  Albumin

  6. Find our a correct statement from the following?
    1.  There are more than 3 stop codons
    2.  There are 17 genes are found to be present in Y chromosome of a man
    3.  The distance between two adjacent nucleotides in a DNA is 4.3A Degree
    4.  Morgan and Boveri were proposed the location of hte genes on a chromosome

  7. The cell theory was proposed by?
    1.  M.J.Schleiden and Theodor Schwann
    2.  F.Jacob and J.Monod
    3.  J.d.Watson and FH.C.Crick
    4.  None of these

  8. The major element of the inner core of the earth from the following is ____
    1.  Sulfur
    2.  Oxygen
    3.  Silicon
    4.  Iron

  9. Eskimos are found in ____
    1.  Coniferous forest region
    2.  Tropical and temporate deserts
    3.  Tundra Region
    4.  Equatorial Region

  10. The river Tapti rises from?
    1.  Maikal Hill
    2.  Aravalli Range
    3.  Vindya Range
    4.  Satpura Range



TNPSC VAO - 2017 Exam Syllabus Download PDF

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TNPSC VAO - 2017 Exam Syllabus Download PDF
TNPSC VAO Exam Syllabus Download PDF: VAO aspirants should download all syllabus of VAO Exam (Village Administrative Officers). These syllabus covered on General Science / Current Events, Geography, History and Culture of India and Tamil Nadu, Indian Polity, Indian Economy, Indian National Movement, Aptitude & Mental Ability Tests and Basics of Village Administration. 

VAO Exam - 2017 Notification will come soon. So aspirants should prepare well. all the best.


V.A.O Examination (S.S.L.C. Standard)
General Studies
Topics for Objective type
UNIT-I GENERAL SCIENCE :
  • Physics: Nature of Universe-General Scientific laws-Inventions and discoveries-National scientific laboratories-Mechanics and properties of matter-Physical quantities, standards and units-Force, motion and energy Magnetism, electricity and electronics -Heat, light and sound 
  • Chemistry-Elements and Compounds-Acids, bases and salts-Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides
  • Botany-Main Concepts of life science-Classification of living organism Nutrition and dietetics-Respiration
  • Zoology-Blood and blood circulation-Reproductive system-Environment, ecology, health and hygiene-Human diseases including communicable and non – communicable diseases - prevention and remedies-Animals, plants and human life

UNIT-II. CURRENT EVENTS
  • History-Latest diary of events-national -National symbols-Profile of States Eminent persons & places in news-Sports & games-Books & authors - Awards & honors’-India and its neighbors
  • Political Science-1. Problems in conduct of public elections-2. Political parties and political system in India-3. Public awareness & General administration-4. Welfare oriented govt. schemes, their utility
  • Geography-Geographical landmarks
  • Economics-Current socio-economic problems
  • Science-Latest inventions on science & technology
UNIT- III. GEOGRAPHY
  • Earth and Universe-Solar system-Monsoon, rainfall, weather & climate Water resources --- rivers in India-Soil, minerals & natural resources-Forest & wildlife-Agricultural pattern-Transport including surface transport & communication-Social geography – population-density and distribution Natural calamities – Disaster Management.
UNIT - IV. HISTORY AND CULTURE OF INDIA AND TAMIL NADU -
  • Indus valley civilization-Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas-Age of Vijayanagaram and the brahmanis-South Indian history-Culture and Heritage of Tamil people-India since independence-Characteristics of Indian culture Unity in diversity –race, colour, language, custom-India-as secular state Growth of rationalist, Dravidian movement in TN-Political parties and populist schemes.
UNIT-V. INDIAN POLITY
  • Constitution of India--Preamble to the constitution- Salient features of constitution- Union, state and territory- Citizenship-rights amend duties Fundamental rights- Fundamental duties- Human rights charter- Union legislature – Parliament- State executive- State Legislature – assembly- Local government – panchayat raj – Tamil Nadu- Judiciary in India – Rule of law/Due process of law-Elections- Official language and Schedule-VIII Corruption in public life- Anti-corruption measures –CVC, lok-adalats, Ombudsman, CAG - Right to information- Empowerment of women Consumer protection forms.
UNIT-VI. INDIAN ECONOMY
  • Nature of Indian economy- Five-year plan models-an assessment-Land reforms & agriculture-Application of science in agriculture-Industrial growth Rural welfare oriented programmers-Social sector problems – population, education, health, employment, poverty-Economic trends in Tamil Nadu
UNIT-VI. INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT
  • National renaissance-Emergence of national leaders-Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore Different modes of agitations-Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle Rajaji, VOC, Periyar, Bharathiar & others
UNIT-VII. APTITUDE & MENTAL ABILITY TESTS
  • Conversion of information to data-Collection, compilation and presentation of data - Tables, graphs, diagrams -Analytical interpretation of data - Simplification-Percentage-Highest Common Factor (HCF)-Lowest Common Multiple (LCM)-Ratio and Proportion-Simple interest-Compound interest Area-Volume-Time and Work-Logical Reasoning-Puzzles-Dice-Visual Reasoning-Alpha numeric Reasoning-Number Series. 
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Basics of Village Administration
Topics for Objective Type

1. The role, functions duties and responsibilities of a Village Administrative Officer in VILLAGE and REVENUE ADMINISTRATION. [Questions may be on topics including VAOs role in assisting the police, reporting birth and death, implementing various schemes of the Government, recommending / furnishing inputs for income, Community, Destitute Widow, Marital Status, Patta and other adhoc and miscellaneous certificates]
2. Records of revenue administration dealt with or handled by the VAO including ‘A’ Register, Patta, Chitta Adangal etc.
3. Accounts maintained and furnished by the VAO at the end of every FASLI YEAR.
4. Basic Principles / Information relating to classification of lands.
5. Basic information on rates of assessment and annual revenue collection
6. Basic information on forms of irrigation of land including those belonging to the Government
7. Jamabandi-object, Officers in charge of conduct, time of completion of Jamabandi, scrutiny of inspection work, correction of pattas, issue of new patta, disposal of jamabandi check memo, closing of Village and Taluk Accounts, Village Statistical Registers, inspection of Karnams instruments maps and Registers (RSO-12) scrutiny of accounts relating to Panachayat revenue.
8. Role of VAO during calamities
9. Basic information relating to assignment of lands / house sites in Villages and Towns.
10. Grant of lands for cattle or dairy farms
11. Levy of rents (Ground Rent / Quit Rent) etc.,
12. Exemption from land revenue.
13. Unauthorised occupation of Government land basic information about Land Encroachment Act 1905. Memorandum ‘A’, Memorandum ‘B’ etc.
14. Title of lands (RSO 27) form, renewal, issue and entry of joint names in patta
15. Rights and obligations of Ryotwari holder.
16 Procedure relating to conduct of inquiries in relation to age, marital status, income, domicile.
17. Procedures relating to entering particulars into maintaining and issuing extracts of Adangal, Chitta and other revenue Registers.
18. Basic principles of and procedures involved in survey, sub-division of a survey field and knowledge of Field Management Book.
19. VAO’s role in enforcing the fundamental duties of a citizen under article 51A (g) of the Indian Constitution to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wild life and to have compassion for living creatures”.
20. Direct Revenue collections made under various heads by the VAO.
21. Specific duties during festivals and common Village functions
22. Basic information about Revenue Recovery Act
23. Basic information relating to forest lands and resources.
24. Basic information about sale of sandalwood and other valuable tress
25. Basic information relating to Adivasis / Tribals and the role of a VAO in extending special protection and support of the Government to them.

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