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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>CareerFeed.in</title> <atom:link href="https://www.careerfeed.in/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://www.careerfeed.in</link> <description>Guide to all Government Jobs and Exams In India</description> <lastBuildDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2024 11:25:25 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.4</generator> <item> <title>List of Countries and Parliaments</title> <link>https://www.careerfeed.in/list-of-countries-and-parliaments-general-knowledge/</link> <comments>https://www.careerfeed.in/list-of-countries-and-parliaments-general-knowledge/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[CareerFeed]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2024 11:25:25 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[General Knowldge]]></category> <category><![CDATA[General Knowledge]]></category> <category><![CDATA[SSC]]></category> <category><![CDATA[SSC General Awareness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[SSC GK]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Static GK]]></category> <category><![CDATA[GK]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.careerfeed.in/?p=8061</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Countries and Parliaments Country Capital Parliament Afghanistan Kabul Shora Albania Tirana People’s Assembly Algeria Algiers National People’s Assembly Andorra Andorra La Vella General Council Angola Luanda National People’s Assembly Argentina Buenos Aires National Congress Australia Canberra Federal Parliament Austria Vienna National Assembly Azerbaijan Baku Melli Majlis Bahamas Nassau General Assembly Bahrain Manama Consultative Council Bangladesh […]</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.careerfeed.in/list-of-countries-and-parliaments-general-knowledge/">List of Countries and Parliaments</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.careerfeed.in">CareerFeed.in</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><span style="font-size: 28px;">Countries and Parliaments</span></strong></span></h2><table style="width: 100%; height: 3554px;"><tbody><tr style="height: 41px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 41px;"><span style="font-size: 24px; color: #3366ff;"><b>Country</b></span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 41px;"><span style="font-size: 24px; color: #3366ff;"><b>Capital</b></span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 41px;"><span style="font-size: 24px; color: #3366ff;"><b>Parliament</b></span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Afghanistan</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Kabul</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Shora</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Albania</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Tirana</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">People’s Assembly</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Algeria</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Algiers</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">National People’s Assembly</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Andorra</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Andorra La Vella</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">General Council</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Angola</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Luanda</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">National People’s Assembly</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Argentina</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Buenos Aires</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">National Congress</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Australia</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Canberra</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Federal Parliament</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Austria</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Vienna</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">National Assembly</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Azerbaijan</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Baku</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Melli Majlis</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Bahamas</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Nassau</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">General Assembly</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Bahrain</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Manama</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Consultative Council</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Bangladesh</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Dhaka</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Jatia Parliament</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Belize</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Belmopan</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">National Assembly</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Bhutan</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Thimphu</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Tsogdu</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Bolivia</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Sucre</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">National Congress</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Botswana</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Gaborone</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">National Assembly</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Brazil</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Brasilia</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">National Congress</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 69px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 69px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Britain</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 69px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">London</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 69px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Parliament (House Of Commons And House Of Lords)</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 69px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 69px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Brunei</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 69px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Bandar Seri Begawan</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 69px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">National Assembly</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Bulgaria</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Sofia</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Narodno Sabranie</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Cambodia</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Phnom Penh</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">National Assembly</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Canada</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Ottawa</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Parliament</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">China</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Beijing</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">National People’s Assembly</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Colombia</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Bogota</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Congress</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Comoros</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Moroni</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Legislative Council And Senate</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Costa Rice</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">San Jose</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Legislative Council And Senate</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Croatia</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Zagreb</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Sabor</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 69px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 69px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Cuba</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 69px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Havana</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 69px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">National Assembly Of People’s Power</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Denmark</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Copenhagen</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Folketing</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">East Timor</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Dili</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Constituent Assembly</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Ecuador</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Quito</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">National Congress</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Egypt</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Cairo</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">People’s Assembly</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">El Salvador</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">San Salvador</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Legislative Assembly</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 69px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 69px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Ethiopia</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 69px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Addis Ababa</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 69px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Federal Council And House Of Representative</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 69px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 69px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Fiji Islands</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 69px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Suva</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 69px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Senate & House Of Representative</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Finland</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Helsinki</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Eduskusta (Parliament)</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">France</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Paris</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">National Assembly</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 69px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 69px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Germany</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 69px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Berlin</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 69px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Bundestag (Lower House) & Bundesrat (Upper House)</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Great Britain</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">London</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Parliament</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Greece</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Athens</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Chamber Of Deputies</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Guyana</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Georgetown</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">National Assembly</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Hungary</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Budapest</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">National Assembly</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Iceland</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Reykjavik</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Althing</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">India</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">New Delhi</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Sansad</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Indonesia</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Jakarta</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">People’s Consultative Assembly</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Iran</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Tehran</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Majlis</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Iraq</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Baghdad</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">National Assembly</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Ireland</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Dublin</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Oireachtas</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Israel</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Jerusalem</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">The Knesset</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 69px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 69px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Italy</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 69px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Rome</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 69px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Chamber Of Deputies And Senate</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Japan</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Tokyo</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Diet</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Jordan</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Amman</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">National Assembly</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Korea (North)</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Pyongyang</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Supreme People’s Assembly</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Korea (South)</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Seoul</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">National Assembly</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Kuwait</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Kuwait City</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">National Assembly</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Lebanon</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Beirut</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">National Assembly</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Laos</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Vientiane</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">People’s Supreme Assembly</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Latvia</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Riga</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Saeima</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Lesotho</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Maseru</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">National Assembly And Senate</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Libya</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Tripoli</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">General People’s Congress</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Lithuania</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Vilnius</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Seimas</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Luxembourg</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Luxembourg</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Chamber Of Deputies</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Madagascar</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Antananarivo</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">National People’s Assembly</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Malaysia</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Kuala Lumpur</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Majilis</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Maldives</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Male</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Majilis</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Mongolia</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Ulaanbaatar</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Great People’s Khural</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Montenegro</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Podgorica</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Federal Assembly</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Mozambique</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Maputo</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">People’s Assembly</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Myanmar</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Naypyidaw</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Pyithu Hluttaw</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Nepal</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Kathmandu</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Federal Parliament of Nepal</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 69px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 69px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Netherlands</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 69px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Amsterdam</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 69px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">States-General (Staten-General)</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 69px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 69px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">New Zealand</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 69px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Wellington</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 69px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Parliament (House Of Representatives)</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Norway</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Oslo</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Storting</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Oman</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Muscat</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Monarchy</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Pakistan</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Islamabad</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">National Assembly & Senate</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 69px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 69px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Papua New Guinea</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 69px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Port Moresby</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 69px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">National Parliament</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Paraguay</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Asuncion</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Senate & Chamber Of Deputies</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Philippines</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Manila</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">The Congress</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Poland</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Warsaw</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Sejm</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Romania</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Bucharest</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Great National Assembly</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Russia</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Moscow</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Duma & Federal Council</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Saudi Arabia</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Riyadh</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Majlis Al-Shura</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">South Africa</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Pretoria</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Parliament</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Spain</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Madrid</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Crotes</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Taiwan</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Taipei</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Yuan</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Turkey</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Ankara</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Grand National Assembly</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Uruguay</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Montevideo</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">General Assembly</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 69px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 69px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">USA</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 69px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Washington D.C.</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 69px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Congress</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Uzbekistan</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Tashkent</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Oliy Majlis</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Vietnam</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Hanoi</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">National Assembly</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Zambia</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Lusaka</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">National Assembly</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Zimbabwe</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Harare</span></td><td style="text-align: center; height: 34px;"><span style="font-size: 20px; background-color: #99ccff;">Parliament</span></td></tr></tbody></table><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.careerfeed.in/list-of-countries-and-parliaments-general-knowledge/">List of Countries and Parliaments</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.careerfeed.in">CareerFeed.in</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.careerfeed.in/list-of-countries-and-parliaments-general-knowledge/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Countries and Cities: Old and New names</title> <link>https://www.careerfeed.in/gk-countries-and-cities-old-and-new-names/</link> <comments>https://www.careerfeed.in/gk-countries-and-cities-old-and-new-names/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[CareerFeed]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2024 10:39:44 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[General Knowldge]]></category> <category><![CDATA[General Knowledge]]></category> <category><![CDATA[SSC]]></category> <category><![CDATA[SSC GK]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Static GK]]></category> <category><![CDATA[GK]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.careerfeed.in/?p=8050</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Old and New names New Names Old Names Bangladesh East Pakistan Beijing Peking Belize British Honduras Benin Dahomey Botswana Bechuanaland Ethiopia Abyssinia Ghana Gold Coast Harare Salisbury Indonesia Dutch East Indies Iran Persia Iraq Mesopotamia Istanbul Constantinople Kinshasa Leopoldville Lesotho Basutoland Malawi Nyasaland Malaysia Malaya Myanmar Burma Namibia South West Africa The Netherlands Holland Sri […]</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.careerfeed.in/gk-countries-and-cities-old-and-new-names/">Countries and Cities: Old and New names</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.careerfeed.in">CareerFeed.in</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000; font-size: 28px;"><strong>Old and New names</strong></span></h2><table style="width: 100%; height: 754px;"><thead><tr style="height: 26px;"><th style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 24px; background-color: #ffffff; color: #0000ff;"><strong>New Names</strong></span></th><th style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 24px; background-color: #ffffff; color: #0000ff;"><strong>Old Names</strong></span></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr style="height: 26px;"><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Bangladesh</span></td><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">East Pakistan</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 26px;"><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Beijing</span></td><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Peking</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 26px;"><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Belize</span></td><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">British Honduras</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 26px;"><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Benin</span></td><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Dahomey</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 26px;"><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Botswana</span></td><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Bechuanaland</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 26px;"><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Ethiopia</span></td><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Abyssinia</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 26px;"><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Ghana</span></td><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Gold Coast</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 26px;"><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Harare</span></td><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Salisbury</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 26px;"><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Indonesia</span></td><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Dutch East Indies</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 26px;"><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Iran</span></td><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Persia</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 26px;"><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Iraq</span></td><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Mesopotamia</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 26px;"><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Istanbul</span></td><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Constantinople</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 26px;"><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Kinshasa</span></td><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Leopoldville</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 26px;"><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Lesotho</span></td><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Basutoland</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 26px;"><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Malawi</span></td><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Nyasaland</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 26px;"><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Malaysia</span></td><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Malaya</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 26px;"><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Myanmar</span></td><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Burma</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 26px;"><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Namibia</span></td><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">South West Africa</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 26px;"><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">The Netherlands</span></td><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Holland</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 26px;"><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Sri Lanka</span></td><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Ceylon</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 26px;"><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">St. Petersburg</span></td><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Leningrad</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 26px;"><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Taiwan</span></td><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Formosa</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 26px;"><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Thailand</span></td><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Siam</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 26px;"><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">United Arab Republic</span></td><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Arab Republic of Egypt</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 26px;"><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Yangon</span></td><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Rangoon</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 26px;"><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Zaire</span></td><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Democratic Republic of Congo</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 26px;"><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Zambia</span></td><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Northern Rhodesia</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 26px;"><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Zimbabwe</span></td><td style="height: 26px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Southern Rhodesia</span></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000; font-size: 28px;"><strong>Changed Names of Some Indian Cities and States</strong></span></h2><table><thead><tr><th style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 24px; color: #0000ff;">New Name</span></th><th style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 24px; color: #0000ff;">Old Name</span></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Prayagraj</span></td><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Allahabad</span></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Sambhajinagar</span></td><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Aurangabad</span></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Varanasi</span></td><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Banaras</span></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Vadodara</span></td><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Baroda</span></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Bengaluru</span></td><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Bangalore</span></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Mumbai</span></td><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Bombay</span></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Kolkata</span></td><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Calcutta</span></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Kozhikode</span></td><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Calicut</span></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Kochi</span></td><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Cochin</span></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Nagar</span></td><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Mughalsarai</span></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Chennai</span></td><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Madras</span></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Puducherry</span></td><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Pondicherry</span></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Thiruvananthapuram</span></td><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Trivandrum</span></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Uttarakhand</span></td><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Uttaranchal</span></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Odisha</span></td><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Orissa</span></td></tr></tbody></table><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.careerfeed.in/gk-countries-and-cities-old-and-new-names/">Countries and Cities: Old and New names</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.careerfeed.in">CareerFeed.in</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.careerfeed.in/gk-countries-and-cities-old-and-new-names/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>International Organisations and Headquarters</title> <link>https://www.careerfeed.in/international-organisations/</link> <comments>https://www.careerfeed.in/international-organisations/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[CareerFeed]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2024 14:55:07 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[General Knowledge]]></category> <category><![CDATA[SSC General Awareness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[SSC GK]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Static GK]]></category> <category><![CDATA[GK]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.careerfeed.in/?p=8038</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>United Nations Organization (U.N.O.) Headquarters: New York Year of Establishment: 1945 International Monetary Fund (I.M.F.) Headquarters: Washington D.C. Year of Establishment: 1945 World Health Organization (W.H.O.) Headquarters: Geneva Year of Establishment: 1948 Food & Agricultural Organization (FAO) Headquarters: Rome Year of Establishment: 1945 International Labour Organization (ILO) Headquarters: Geneva Year of Establishment: 1919 UNESCO Headquarters: […]</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.careerfeed.in/international-organisations/">International Organisations and Headquarters</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.careerfeed.in">CareerFeed.in</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<ol><li><strong>United Nations Organization (U.N.O.)</strong><ul><li>Headquarters: New York</li><li>Year of Establishment: 1945</li></ul></li><li><strong>International Monetary Fund (I.M.F.)</strong><ul><li>Headquarters: Washington D.C.</li><li>Year of Establishment: 1945</li></ul></li><li><strong>World Health Organization (W.H.O.)</strong><ul><li>Headquarters: Geneva</li><li>Year of Establishment: 1948</li></ul></li><li><strong>Food & Agricultural Organization (FAO)</strong><ul><li>Headquarters: Rome</li><li>Year of Establishment: 1945</li></ul></li><li><strong>International Labour Organization (ILO)</strong><ul><li>Headquarters: Geneva</li><li>Year of Establishment: 1919</li></ul></li><li><strong>UNESCO</strong><ul><li>Headquarters: Paris</li><li>Year of Establishment: 1946</li></ul></li><li><strong>International Court of Justice</strong><ul><li>Headquarters: The Hague</li><li>Year of Establishment: 1946</li></ul></li><li><strong>Universal Postal Union (UPU)</strong><ul><li>Headquarters: Berne</li><li>Year of Establishment: 1874</li></ul></li><li><strong>International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)</strong><ul><li>Headquarters: Montreal</li><li>Year of Establishment: 1947</li></ul></li><li><strong>UNIDO</strong><ul><li>Headquarters: Vienna</li><li>Year of Establishment: 1966</li></ul></li><li><strong>International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)</strong><ul><li>Headquarters: Vienna</li><li>Year of Establishment: 1957</li></ul></li><li><strong>International Finance Corporation (IFC)</strong><ul><li>Headquarters: Washington D.C.</li><li>Year of Establishment: 1956</li></ul></li><li><strong>United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)</strong><ul><li>Headquarters: New York</li><li>Year of Establishment: 1965</li></ul></li><li><strong>UNICEF</strong><ul><li>Headquarters: New York</li><li>Year of Establishment: 1946</li></ul></li><li><strong>International Maritime Organization (IMO)</strong><ul><li>Headquarters: London</li><li>Year of Establishment: 1948</li></ul></li><li><strong>World Meteorological Organization (WMO)</strong><ul><li>Headquarters: Geneva</li><li>Year of Establishment: 1950</li></ul></li><li><strong>International Telecommunication Union (ITU)</strong><ul><li>Headquarters: Geneva</li><li>Year of Establishment: 1865</li></ul></li><li><strong>Arab League</strong><ul><li>Headquarters: Cairo</li><li>Year of Establishment: 1945</li></ul></li><li><strong>Commonwealth of Nations</strong><ul><li>Headquarters: London</li><li>Year of Establishment: 1949</li></ul></li><li><strong>World Trade Organization (WTO)</strong><ul><li>Headquarters: Geneva</li><li>Year of Establishment: 1995</li></ul></li><li><strong>International Development Association (IDA)</strong><ul><li>Headquarters: Washington D.C.</li><li>Year of Establishment: 1960</li></ul></li><li><strong>International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)</strong><ul><li>Headquarters: Washington D.C.</li><li>Year of Establishment: 1945</li></ul></li><li><strong>World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)</strong><ul><li>Headquarters: Geneva</li><li>Year of Establishment: 1967</li></ul></li><li><strong>Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC)</strong><ul><li>Headquarters: Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)</li><li>Year of Establishment: 1969</li></ul></li><li><strong>European Union (EU)</strong><ul><li>Headquarters: Brussels</li><li><em>Year of Establishment: Not provided</em></li></ul></li><li><strong>Red Cross</strong><ul><li>Headquarters: Geneva</li><li>Year of Establishment: 1863</li></ul></li><li><strong>Interpol</strong><ul><li>Headquarters: Lyon</li><li>Year of Establishment: 1923</li></ul></li><li><strong>Asian Development Bank (ADB)</strong><ul><li>Headquarters: Manila</li><li>Year of Establishment: 1966</li></ul></li><li><strong>North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)</strong><ul><li>Headquarters: Brussels</li><li>Year of Establishment: 1949</li></ul></li><li><strong>Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)</strong><ul><li>Headquarters: Jakarta</li><li>Year of Establishment: 1967</li></ul></li></ol><hr /><p> </p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.careerfeed.in/international-organisations/">International Organisations and Headquarters</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.careerfeed.in">CareerFeed.in</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.careerfeed.in/international-organisations/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Different Types of Soil in India</title> <link>https://www.careerfeed.in/types-of-soil-in-india/</link> <comments>https://www.careerfeed.in/types-of-soil-in-india/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[CareerFeed]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2024 08:49:56 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[General Knowldge]]></category> <category><![CDATA[General Knowledge]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Geography GK]]></category> <category><![CDATA[SSC General Awareness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[SSC GK]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Static GK]]></category> <category><![CDATA[geography gk]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.careerfeed.in/?p=8024</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Different Types of Soil in India Historical Classification In ancient times, soils were broadly classified into two categories: Urvara (fertile) and Usara (sterile), based on their fertility. Scientific Classification The first scientific classification of soil was pioneered by Vasily Dokuchaev, a Russian soil scientist. In India, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has classified […]</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.careerfeed.in/types-of-soil-in-india/">Different Types of Soil in India</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.careerfeed.in">CareerFeed.in</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><span style="font-size: 24px; color: #ff0000;"><strong>Different Types of Soil in India</strong></span></h2><h3><span style="font-size: 20px; color: #008000;"><strong>Historical Classification</strong></span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">In ancient times, soils were broadly classified into two categories: <span style="color: #808000;"><strong>Urvara</strong> </span>(fertile) and <span style="color: #808000;"><strong>Usara</strong> </span>(sterile), based on their fertility.</span></li></ul><h3><span style="font-size: 20px; color: #008000;"><strong>Scientific Classification</strong></span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">The first scientific classification of soil was pioneered by <strong>Vasily Dokuchaev</strong>, a Russian soil scientist.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">In India, the <strong>Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)</strong> has classified soils into <strong>eight</strong> distinct categories, each with unique characteristics and properties.</span></li></ul><hr /><h2><span style="font-size: 24px; color: #ff0000;"><strong>Types of Soil in India</strong></span></h2><ol><li><h3><span style="font-size: 16px; color: #008000;"><strong>Alluvial Soil</strong></span></h3></li></ol><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Formation:</strong> Deposited by rivers and streams, rich in minerals and fertile.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Distribution:</strong> Found in the Indo-Gangetic plains and deltas of major rivers.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Characteristics:</strong> Highly productive for agriculture due to its fertility and water-retaining capacity.</span></li></ul><h3><span style="font-size: 16px; color: #008000;"><strong>2. Black Cotton Soil</strong></span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Formation:</strong> Derived from basaltic rock, rich in clay minerals (smectite), and swells when wet.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Distribution:</strong> Predominantly found in the Deccan Plateau region of central and western India.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Characteristics:</strong> Known for its ability to retain moisture and form deep cracks during dry seasons.</span></li></ul><h3><span style="font-size: 16px; color: #008000;"><strong>3. Red & Yellow Soil</strong></span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Formation:</strong> Developed from weathering of crystalline and metamorphic rocks, contains iron oxides.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Distribution:</strong> Found in parts of Peninsular India and hilly regions.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Characteristics:</strong> Typically acidic, low in fertility, and prone to erosion.</span></li></ul><h3><span style="font-size: 16px; color: #008000;"><strong>4. Laterite Soil</strong></span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Formation:</strong> Result of intense weathering in hot and humid tropical climates, rich in iron and aluminum oxides.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Distribution:</strong> Common in areas with heavy rainfall, such as the Western Ghats and parts of Northeast India.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Characteristics:</strong> Hard when dry, but softens and becomes slippery when wet; low in fertility.</span></li></ul><h3><span style="font-size: 16px; color: #008000;"><strong>5. Mountainous or Forest Soil</strong></span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Formation:</strong> Developed under forest cover in hilly and mountainous regions.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Distribution:</strong> Found in the Himalayan foothills and other mountain ranges across India.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Characteristics:</strong> Rich in organic matter, well-drained, and conducive to forest vegetation.</span></li></ul><h3><span style="font-size: 16px; color: #008000;"><strong>6. Arid or Desert Soil</strong></span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Formation:</strong> Formed in arid and semi-arid regions with low rainfall and high evaporation rates.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Distribution:</strong> Found in the Thar Desert and other arid regions of Northwestern India.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Characteristics:</strong> Low in organic matter, high in soluble salts, and prone to wind erosion.</span></li></ul><h3><span style="font-size: 16px; color: #008000;"><strong>7. Saline and Alkaline Soil</strong></span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Formation:</strong> Develops in areas with poor drainage, leading to salt accumulation on the soil surface.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Distribution:</strong> Found in coastal regions, arid zones, and areas with high groundwater tables.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Characteristics:</strong> High levels of salts or alkalis, detrimental to plant growth without proper management.</span></li></ul><h3><span style="font-size: 16px; color: #008000;"><strong>8. Peaty and Marshy Soil</strong></span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Formation:</strong> Accumulation of partially decomposed organic matter in waterlogged conditions.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Distribution:</strong> Found in swampy areas, marshes, and wetlands across India.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Characteristics:</strong> High organic content, acidic, and often used for wetland conservation and agriculture.</span></li></ul><hr /><h2><span style="font-size: 24px; color: #ff0000;"><strong>What is Soil</strong></span></h2><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">Soil is the <strong>loose material</strong> or the <strong>upper layer</strong> of the Earth’s crust, known as the <strong>mantle rock</strong>, consisting mainly of very small particles and <strong>humus</strong>. It provides a medium for <strong>plant growth</strong> and is vital for sustaining <strong>ecosystems</strong>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="color: #008000;">Composition</span>:</strong> Soil mainly consists of the following elements:</span></p><ol><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Inorganic or Mineral Fractions:</strong> These are derived from the <strong>parent material</strong> and constitute the <strong>mineral components</strong> of soil.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Organic Matter:</strong> This includes <strong>decayed and decomposed plants</strong> and <strong>animals</strong>, contributing to the <strong>nutrient content</strong> and <strong>fertility</strong> of the soil.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Air:</strong> The soil contains <strong>pores</strong> and <strong>voids</strong> filled with air, crucial for <strong>gas exchange</strong> and <strong>root respiration</strong>.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Water:</strong> Soil holds <strong>moisture</strong> in its pores, providing <strong>hydration</strong> for plants and supporting <strong>biological processes</strong>.</span></li></ol><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="color: #008000;">Formation</span>:</strong> Soil formation, known as <strong>pedogenesis</strong>, occurs under specific natural conditions influenced by various factors:</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Parent Material:</strong> The <strong>underlying rock</strong> or <strong>regolith</strong> from which soil particles are derived.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Relief:</strong> The <strong>topography</strong> or <strong>terrain</strong> of the land, influencing factors such as <strong>erosion</strong> and <strong>drainage</strong>.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Climate:</strong> Factors such as <strong>temperature</strong>, <strong>precipitation</strong>, and <strong>humidity</strong> influence the rate of <strong>weathering</strong> and <strong>organic matter decomposition</strong>.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Vegetation:</strong> Plant roots contribute to <strong>soil structure</strong> and <strong>organic matter</strong> accumulation.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Life Forms:</strong> Soil organisms such as <strong>earthworms</strong> and <strong>microorganisms</strong> play crucial roles in <strong>nutrient cycling</strong> and <strong>soil aeration</strong>.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Time:</strong> Soil formation is a <strong>gradual process</strong> that occurs over <strong>geological time scales</strong>, with soils evolving and changing over time.</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="color: #008000;">Importance</span>:</strong> Soil is essential for various ecological processes and human activities, including:</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Providing a <strong>medium for plant growth</strong> and <strong>crop production</strong>.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Supporting <strong>biodiversity</strong> and <strong>ecosystem services</strong>.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Regulating <strong>water flow</strong> and <strong>nutrient cycling</strong>.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Acting as a <strong>filter</strong> for pollutants and contaminants.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Serving as a foundation for <strong>infrastructure</strong> and <strong>construction</strong>.</span></li></ul><hr /><h2><span style="font-size: 24px; color: #ff0000;"><strong>Soil profile</strong></span></h2><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">The <strong>soil profile</strong> is a <strong>vertical cross-section</strong> of the soil, consisting of <strong>distinct layers</strong> known as <strong>horizons</strong>. Each horizon exhibits unique characteristics and properties, contributing to the overall composition and structure of the soil.</span></p><h3><span style="font-size: 20px; color: #0000ff;"><strong>Horizons</strong></span></h3><ol><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Horizon A (Topsoil)</strong></span></li></ol><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Topmost layer</strong> of the soil profile, also known as the <strong>topsoil</strong>.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Rich in <strong>organic materials</strong>, <strong>nutrients</strong>, and <strong>water</strong>, essential for <strong>plant growth</strong>.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Represents the zone of <strong>maximum biological activity</strong> and <strong>root penetration</strong>.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Contains a mixture of <strong>mineral matter</strong> and <strong>organic matter</strong> derived from <strong>decomposition</strong> of plant and animal remains.</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>2. Horizon B (Subsoil)</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Lies beneath Horizon A and represents the <strong>transition zone</strong> between the topsoil and the deeper layers.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Characterized by a <strong>greater concentration</strong> of <strong>mineral particles</strong> and <strong>lesser organic matter</strong> compared to Horizon A.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Contains materials <strong>leached</strong> from Horizon A as well as <strong>deposits</strong> from underlying layers.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Plays a role in <strong>nutrient storage</strong> and <strong>water movement</strong> within the soil profile.</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>3. Horizon C (Weathered Rock):</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Composed of <strong>weathered and decomposed rock</strong> material.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Represents the <strong>initial stage</strong> in the <strong>soil formation process</strong>, serving as the <strong>source material</strong> for upper horizons.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Contains <strong>unconsolidated</strong> or <strong>loose particles</strong> derived from <strong>physical and chemical weathering</strong> of the parent rock.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Forms the foundation for the development of <strong>higher horizons</strong> through <strong>pedogenesis</strong>.</span></li></ul><h3><span style="font-size: 20px; color: #0000ff;"><strong>Parent Rock or Bedrock</strong></span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Beneath the soil horizons lies the <strong>parent rock</strong> or <strong>bedrock</strong>.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Also referred to as the <strong>substratum</strong>, it is the <strong>solid rock layer</strong> from which the soil horizons are derived through <strong>weathering</strong> and <strong>erosion</strong> processes.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Serves as the <strong>ultimate source</strong> of mineral constituents for soil formation.</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="color: #008000; font-size: 20px;">Importance</span>:</strong> Understanding the soil profile and its horizons is crucial for</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Agricultural practices</strong> such as <strong>crop selection</strong>, <strong>irrigation</strong>, and <strong>fertilization</strong>.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Land management</strong> and <strong>soil conservation</strong> efforts.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Environmental monitoring</strong> and <strong>ecosystem restoration</strong> initiatives.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Engineering projects</strong> involving <strong>foundation design</strong> and <strong>construction</strong>.</span></li></ul><hr /><p> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 24px;"><strong><a href="https://www.careerfeed.in/types-of-soil-in-india-gk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Characteristics of Soils</a></strong></span></p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.careerfeed.in/types-of-soil-in-india/">Different Types of Soil in India</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.careerfeed.in">CareerFeed.in</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.careerfeed.in/types-of-soil-in-india/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Soil Erosion and Soil Conservation</title> <link>https://www.careerfeed.in/soil-erosion-and-soil-conservation-gk/</link> <comments>https://www.careerfeed.in/soil-erosion-and-soil-conservation-gk/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[CareerFeed]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2024 08:45:46 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[General Knowledge]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Geography GK]]></category> <category><![CDATA[SSC General Awareness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Static GK]]></category> <category><![CDATA[geography gk]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.careerfeed.in/?p=8025</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Soil Erosion Soil erosion is the wearing away and removal of topsoil by natural forces like water, wind, or ice, or by human activities. It’s a gradual process that can become severe if left unchecked. Causes of Soil Erosion Heavy Rainfall: In regions with high rainfall, water acts as the primary agent of soil erosion, […]</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.careerfeed.in/soil-erosion-and-soil-conservation-gk/">Soil Erosion and Soil Conservation</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.careerfeed.in">CareerFeed.in</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><span style="font-size: 24px; color: #ff0000;"><strong>Soil Erosion</strong></span></h2><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">Soil erosion is the <strong>wearing away and removal of topsoil</strong> by natural forces like water, wind, or ice, or by human activities. It’s a gradual process that can become severe if left unchecked.</span></p><h3><span style="font-size: 20px; color: #0000ff;"><strong>Causes of Soil Erosion</strong></span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Heavy Rainfall:</strong></span> In regions with high rainfall, water acts as the primary agent of soil erosion, washing away topsoil.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Wind:</strong></span> In arid and semi-arid regions, wind erosion occurs when strong winds blow away loose topsoil particles.</span></li><li><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 16px; color: #008000;"><strong>Human activities</strong></span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Deforestation:</strong> Removes vegetation that holds soil in place.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Poor farming practices:</strong> Tilling practices that leave soil bare are susceptible to erosion.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Overgrazing:</strong> Excessive grazing by animals can remove vegetation cover.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Construction:</strong> Construction activities disturb the soil and make it vulnerable.</span></p><h2 data-sourcepos="7:1-7:28"><span style="font-size: 24px; color: #ff0000;"><strong>Impacts of Soil Erosion</strong></span></h2><ul data-sourcepos="9:1-13:0"><li data-sourcepos="9:1-9:184"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Reduced fertility:</strong> Topsoil is the most fertile layer, rich in nutrients and organic matter. Erosion removes this layer, leaving behind less fertile subsoil, reducing crop yields.</span></li><li data-sourcepos="10:1-10:150"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Increased flooding:</strong> Eroded soil ends up in rivers and streams, increasing sedimentation. This can lead to clogged waterways and worsen flooding.</span></li><li data-sourcepos="11:1-11:110"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Water quality degradation:</strong> Soil particles carried by runoff pollute water bodies, harming aquatic life.</span></li><li data-sourcepos="12:1-13:0"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Desertification:</strong> In extreme cases, prolonged erosion can transform fertile land into deserts.</span></li></ul><hr /><h2><span style="font-size: 24px; color: #0000ff;"><strong>Types of Water Erosion</strong></span></h2><ol><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Sheet Erosion:</strong></span> Occurs when a thin layer of topsoil is removed uniformly from the land surface, typically after heavy rainfall on level lands.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Gully Erosion:</strong></span> Involves the formation of deep channels or gullies on steep slopes due to the concentrated flow of water, making land unsuitable for cultivation.</span></li></ol><h3><span style="font-size: 20px; color: #0000ff;"><strong>Effects of Gully Erosion</strong></span></h3><ol><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Fragmentation of Agricultural Land:</strong></span> Gullies deepen over time, dividing agricultural lands into smaller fragments, reducing productivity.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Loss of Arable Land:</strong></span> Gully erosion renders large areas of land unfit for cultivation, leading to food insecurity and economic losses.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Badland Topography:</strong></span> Regions with extensive gully erosion may exhibit a rugged landscape known as “badland topography,” characterized by deep gullies and ravines.</span></li></ol><h3><span style="font-size: 20px; color: #0000ff;"><strong>Examples of Gully Erosion</strong></span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Chambal Valley (Madhya Pradesh):</strong></span> Known for its extensive network of deep gullies, rendering vast tracts of land uncultivable.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Tamil Nadu and West Bengal:</strong></span> Other regions in India also experience gully erosion due to geographical and climatic factors.</span></li></ul><hr /><h2 data-sourcepos="25:1-25:31"><span style="font-size: 24px; color: #ff0000;"><strong>Prevention of Soil Erosion</strong></span></h2><p data-sourcepos="27:1-27:56"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Several methods can help prevent or reduce soil erosion:</span></p><ul data-sourcepos="29:1-34:0"><li data-sourcepos="29:1-29:127"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Maintaining vegetation cover:</strong></span> Planting trees, cover crops, and maintaining natural vegetation helps bind soil particles.</span></li><li data-sourcepos="30:1-30:89"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Terracing:</strong></span> Building level fields on slopes reduces water flow velocity and erosion.</span></li><li data-sourcepos="31:1-31:107"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Contour ploughing:</strong> </span>Plowing along the contours of the land creates ridges that slow down water runoff.</span></li><li data-sourcepos="32:1-32:124"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Mulching:</strong></span> Covering the soil with organic material like leaves or straw helps retain moisture and prevent wind erosion.</span></li><li data-sourcepos="33:1-34:0"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Crop rotation:</strong></span> Rotating crops with deep-rooted plants helps improve soil structure and reduce erosion.</span></li></ul><hr /><h2><span style="color: #ff0000; font-size: 24px;"><strong>Soil Conservation</strong></span></h2><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">Soil conservation encompasses strategies and practices aimed at preserving <strong>soil fertility</strong>, <strong>preventing</strong> <strong>erosion</strong>, and restoring degraded <strong>soil conditions</strong>. These efforts are crucial for <strong>sustainable agriculture</strong> and <strong>environmental stewardship</strong>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 20px; color: #0000ff;"><strong>Soil Conservation Practices</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Contour Bunding and Terracing:</strong> </span>Constructing barriers along <strong>contours</strong> to reduce <strong>water runoff</strong> and soil erosion on <strong>slopes</strong>.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Controlled Grazing:</strong></span> Managing <strong>livestock grazing</strong> to minimize soil compaction and vegetation damage.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Regulated Forestry:</strong></span> Sustainable forest management practices to prevent <strong>deforestation</strong> and soil degradation.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Cover Cropping:</strong></span> Planting cover crops during <strong>fallow</strong> periods to protect soil from erosion and improve soil health.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Mixed Farming and Crop Rotation:</strong></span> Diversifying agricultural activities and rotating crops to maintain soil fertility and structure.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Afforestation: </strong></span>Planting trees helps prevent soil erosion by stabilizing soil, reducing <strong>runoff</strong>, and enhancing <strong>biodiversity</strong>. It is essential to curb <strong>deforestation</strong> to maintain ecosystem balance.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Flood Management: </strong></span>Implementing floodwater storage and diversion projects helps mitigate soil erosion caused by heavy <strong>rainfall</strong> and <strong>flooding</strong>. Interlinking rivers and constructing canals aid in water management.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Reclamation of Gullies and Ravines: </strong></span>Initiatives such as <strong>plugging</strong> gully mouths, constructing <strong>bunds</strong>, and planting vegetation in ravines are vital for addressing soil erosion hotspots, such as the Chambal ravines in Madhya Pradesh.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Addressing Shifting Cultivation: </strong></span>Encouraging farmers engaged in <strong>shifting cultivation</strong> to adopt terraced farming and <strong>sedentary agricultural practices</strong> helps reduce soil erosion in regions like northeast India and the Western and Eastern Ghats.</span></li></ul><hr /><p> </p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.careerfeed.in/soil-erosion-and-soil-conservation-gk/">Soil Erosion and Soil Conservation</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.careerfeed.in">CareerFeed.in</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.careerfeed.in/soil-erosion-and-soil-conservation-gk/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Types of Soil in India: Characteristics</title> <link>https://www.careerfeed.in/types-of-soil-in-india-gk/</link> <comments>https://www.careerfeed.in/types-of-soil-in-india-gk/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[CareerFeed]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2024 04:30:39 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[General Knowldge]]></category> <category><![CDATA[General Knowledge]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Geography GK]]></category> <category><![CDATA[SSC General Awareness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Static GK]]></category> <category><![CDATA[geography gk]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.careerfeed.in/?p=8026</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has classified soils into 8 categories. Eight categories of Soil Alluvial Soil Black Cotton Soil Red & Yellow Soil Laterite Soil Mountainous or Forest Soil Arid or Desert Soil Saline and Alkaline Soil Peaty and Marshy Soil Types of Soil in India: Characteristics Alluvial Soil Widespread Distribution: Alluvial […]</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.careerfeed.in/types-of-soil-in-india-gk/">Types of Soil in India: Characteristics</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.careerfeed.in">CareerFeed.in</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="w-full text-token-text-primary" data-testid="conversation-turn-206"><div class="px-4 py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 m-auto"><div class="flex flex-1 text-base mx-auto gap-3 md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem] group"><div class="relative flex w-full flex-col"><div class="flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3"><div class="flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full"><div class="min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto" data-message-author-role="user" data-message-id="aaa27571-9665-44dd-8861-a22bdc07dc96"><div class=""><span style="font-size: 16px;">The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has classified soils into 8 categories.</span></div><h2><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><span style="font-size: 24px;">Eight categories of Soil</span></strong></span></h2></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><ol><li><span style="font-size: 16px; color: #008000;">Alluvial Soil</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px; color: #008000;">Black Cotton Soil</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px; color: #008000;">Red & Yellow Soil</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px; color: #008000;">Laterite Soil</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px; color: #008000;">Mountainous or Forest Soil</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px; color: #008000;">Arid or Desert Soil</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px; color: #008000;">Saline and Alkaline Soil</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px; color: #008000;">Peaty and Marshy Soil</span></li></ol><hr /><h2><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><span style="font-size: 24px;">Types of Soil in India: Characteristics</span></strong></span></h2><ol><li><h3><span style="font-size: 20px; color: #0000ff;"><strong>Alluvial Soil</strong></span></h3></li></ol><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Widespread Distribution:</strong> Alluvial soils are predominant in the northern plains and river valleys of India.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Coverage:</strong> They cover approximately 40% of the total land area of the country.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Origin:</strong> These soils are primarily derived from the debris carried down from the Himalayas by rivers.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Peninsular Region:</strong> In the Peninsular region, alluvial soils are found in the deltas of the east coast and river valleys.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Color:</strong> The color of alluvial soil varies from light grey to ash grey.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Texture:</strong> Alluvial soil exhibits a range of textures, from sandy loam to clay.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Nutrient Content:</strong> Rich in potash but deficient in phosphorus.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Types:</strong> Two main types of alluvial soils exist in the Upper and Middle Ganga plains – Khadar and Bhangar.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Khadar:</strong> Represents new alluvium, found in flood plains, enriched with fresh silt deposits annually.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Bhangar:</strong> Older alluvium located away from flood plains.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Concretion Presence:</strong> Both Khadar and Bhangar soils contain concretions (kankars) of impure calcium carbonate.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Texture Variation:</strong> Alluvial soils are more loamy and clayey in the lower and middle Ganga plains and the Brahmaputra valley.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Intensive Cultivation:</strong> Intensely cultivated for various crops including wheat, maize, sugarcane, pulses, and oilseeds.</span></li></ul><h3><span style="font-size: 20px; color: #0000ff;"><strong>2. Black Soil</strong></span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Alternative Names:</strong> Also known as “Regur Soil” or “Black Cotton Soil.”</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Coverage:</strong> Occupies approximately 15% of India’s total land area.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Distribution:</strong> Predominantly found in the Deccan Plateau, covering parts of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, and some areas of Tamil Nadu. Deep black soil is prevalent in the upper reaches of the Godavari and Krishna rivers, as well as the northwestern part of the Deccan Plateau.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Color:</strong> Ranges from deep black to grey.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Texture:</strong> Typically clayey, deep, and impermeable. Exhibits significant swelling and stickiness when wet during the rainy season, followed by shrinkage and wide cracks during the dry season.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Composition:</strong> Rich in iron, lime, aluminum, magnesium, and potassium. However, deficient in nitrogen, phosphorus, and organic matter.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Cultivation:</strong> Suitable for cultivating crops such as cotton, pulses, millets, castor, tobacco, sugarcane, citrus fruits, and linseed.</span></li></ul><h3><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong><span style="font-size: 20px;">3. Red and Yellow Soil</span></strong></span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Alternative Name:</strong> Referred to as the “omnibus group.”</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Coverage:</strong> Occupies about 18.5% of the total land area of India.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Distribution:</strong> Found in regions with low rainfall, particularly in the eastern and southern parts of the Deccan Plateau. Also present along the piedmont zone of the Western Ghats, parts of Odisha, Chattisgarh, and the southern parts of the Middle Ganga Plain.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Color:</strong> The red color is attributed to the presence of iron in crystalline and metamorphic rocks. In hydrated form, the soil appears yellow.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Fertility:</strong> Fine-grained red and yellow soil is typically fertile, while coarse-grained soil is less fertile.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Nutrient Content:</strong> Generally deficient in nitrogen, phosphorus, and humus.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Cultivation:</strong> Mainly cultivated for crops such as wheat, cotton, oilseeds, millets, tobacco, and pulses.</span></li></ul><h3><span style="color: #0000ff; font-size: 20px;"><strong>4. Laterite Soil</strong></span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Etymology:</strong> The name “laterite” is derived from the Latin word “later,” which means brick, reflecting its brick-like appearance and hardening properties.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Coverage:</strong> Accounts for about 3.7% of India’s total land area.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Formation:</strong> Typical of regions with a monsoon climate characterized by seasonal rainfall. Lime and silica are leached away with rain, leaving behind soil rich in iron oxide and aluminum, leading to the formation of laterite soil.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Nutrient Content:</strong> Laterite soil is deficient in organic matter, nitrogen, phosphate, and calcium. However, it is abundant in iron oxide and potash.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Fertility:</strong> Although low in fertility, laterite soils respond well to manures and fertilizers.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Geographical Distribution:</strong> Found in states such as Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, and hilly regions of Assam and Odisha.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Suitability for Tree Crops:</strong> Red laterite soil in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh is well-suited for tree crop cultivation, such as cashew nuts.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Hardening Property:</strong> Laterite soil hardens rapidly and irreversibly upon exposure to air. This property makes it valuable for use as building bricks in southern India.</span></li></ul><h3><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong><span style="font-size: 20px;">5. Forest Soil (Mountainous Soil)</span></strong></span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Location:</strong> Found in forest regions with sufficient rainfall, typically in mountainous environments.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Texture Variation:</strong> The texture of forest soil varies depending on the mountain environment where it is found.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Upper Slopes:</strong> In the upper slopes, forest soils are coarse-grained.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Valley Sides:</strong> On valley sides, forest soils are loamy and silty, providing different conditions for plant growth.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Himalayan Regions:</strong> In the snowbound areas of the Himalayas, these soils undergo denudation and are acidic with low humus content.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Fertility:</strong> Soils found in the lower valleys are fertile, supporting lush vegetation and diverse ecosystems.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Also Known As:</strong> Commonly referred to as forest soil due to its predominant presence in forested areas.</span></li></ul><h3><span style="font-size: 20px; color: #0000ff;"><strong>6. Desert Soil</strong></span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Alternative Names:</strong> Also known as arid soil.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Coverage:</strong> Accounts for over 4.42% of India’s total land area.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Color:</strong> Typically ranges from red to brown.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Texture:</strong> Sandy to gravelly texture, with low moisture content and low water-retaining capacity.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Salinity:</strong> Desert soils are saline in nature, and in certain regions, the salt content is high enough to allow the extraction of common salt by evaporating water.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Nutrient Content:</strong> Normal phosphate content but deficient in nitrogen.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Kankar Formation:</strong> Increased calcium content in the lower horizons leads to the formation of ‘kankar’ layers. These layers restrict water penetration. However, when water is made available through irrigation, soil moisture becomes readily accessible for sustainable plant growth.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Distribution:</strong> Predominantly found in western Rajasthan, characterized by little humus and organic matter.</span></li></ul><h3><span style="font-size: 20px; color: #0000ff;"><strong>7. Saline and Alkaline Soil</strong></span></h3><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Characteristics</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">High percentages of sodium, magnesium, and potassium, making them infertile.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">High salt content due to dry climate and poor drainage.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Texture ranges from sandy to loamy.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Deficient in calcium and nitrogen.</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Distribution</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Found in arid and semi-arid areas, waterlogged, and swampy regions.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Predominantly in western Gujarat, deltas of the eastern coast, Sundarban areas of West Bengal, Rann of Kutch, and near deltas where seawater increases soil salinity.</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Reclamation:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Improve drainage.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Application of gypsum or lime.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Cultivation of salt-resistant crops like berseem, dhaincha, etc.</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Other Names:</strong> Reh, Usar, Kallar, Rakar, Thur, and Chopan.</span></p><h3><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong><span style="font-size: 20px;">8. Peaty and Marshy Soils</span></strong></span></h3><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Characteristics:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Found in regions with heavy rainfall and high humidity.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Support good vegetation growth.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Rich in humus and organic matter.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Generally heavy and black in color.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Some areas may have alkaline properties.</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Distribution:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Southern Uttarakhand, northern Bihar, coastal areas of West Bengal, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu.</span></li></ul><hr /><p> </p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.careerfeed.in/types-of-soil-in-india-gk/">Types of Soil in India: Characteristics</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.careerfeed.in">CareerFeed.in</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.careerfeed.in/types-of-soil-in-india-gk/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Atmosphere, Composition of the Atmosphere, Structure of the Atmosphere, Weather and Climate GK</title> <link>https://www.careerfeed.in/atmosphere-gk-ssc-upsc-rrb-psc/</link> <comments>https://www.careerfeed.in/atmosphere-gk-ssc-upsc-rrb-psc/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[CareerFeed]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 07:42:26 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[General Knowldge]]></category> <category><![CDATA[General Knowledge]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Geography]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Geography GK]]></category> <category><![CDATA[geography gk]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Static GK]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.careerfeed.in/?p=8014</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Earth’s Atmosphere The Earth is enveloped by a layer of gases known as the atmosphere. Significance of Atmosphere Essential for Life: The atmosphere contains oxygen, which is vital for the respiration of living organisms. It also regulates the Earth’s temperature, ensuring conditions suitable for life. Protection from Harmful Rays: The atmosphere acts as a shield […]</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.careerfeed.in/atmosphere-gk-ssc-upsc-rrb-psc/">Atmosphere, Composition of the Atmosphere, Structure of the Atmosphere, Weather and Climate GK</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.careerfeed.in">CareerFeed.in</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><span style="color: #ff0000; font-size: 24px;"><strong>Earth’s Atmosphere</strong></span></h2><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">The Earth is enveloped by a <strong>layer of gases</strong> known as the atmosphere.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 20px; color: #0000ff;"><strong>Significance of Atmosphere</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Essential for Life: </strong></span>The atmosphere contains oxygen, which is vital for the respiration of living organisms. It also regulates the Earth’s temperature, ensuring conditions suitable for life.</span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Protection from Harmful Rays: </strong></span>The atmosphere acts as a shield against harmful solar radiation, including ultraviolet (UV) rays, which can cause skin damage and other health issues.</span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Climate Regulation: </strong></span>It helps in regulating the Earth’s climate by trapping heat through the greenhouse effect, maintaining temperatures conducive to life.</span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Weather Patterns: </strong></span>Atmospheric conditions influence weather patterns, including precipitation, wind, and temperature variations, which are crucial for ecosystems and human activities.</span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Ozone Layer: </strong></span>The ozone layer within the atmosphere absorbs and filters out a significant portion of the Sun’s ultraviolet radiation, safeguarding life on Earth.</span></p><hr /><h2><span style="color: #ff0000; font-size: 24px;"><strong>Composition of the Atmosphere</strong></span></h2><h3><span style="font-size: 20px; color: #0000ff;"><strong>1. Nitrogen (N2)</strong></span></h3><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">Nitrogen is the <strong>most abundant</strong> gas in the Earth’s atmosphere, constituting approximately <strong>78%</strong> of the air.</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="color: #808000;">Importance</span>:</strong> Essential for plant growth and survival, as plants require nitrogen for various biological processes, including photosynthesis.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="color: #808000;">Role</span>:</strong> Nitrogen fixation by certain bacteria converts atmospheric nitrogen into forms usable by plants, maintaining the nitrogen cycle crucial for ecosystem balance.</span></li></ul><h3><span style="font-size: 20px; color: #0000ff;"><strong>2. Oxygen (O2)</strong></span></h3><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">Oxygen is the <strong>second most abundant</strong> gas in the atmosphere, comprising about <strong>21%</strong> of the air.</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="color: #808000;">Importance</span>:</strong> Vital for the respiration of humans, animals, and many microorganisms, as oxygen is necessary for cellular respiration, the process by which organisms generate energy.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="color: #808000;">Role</span>:</strong> Oxygen is inhaled by organisms during respiration and utilized to convert nutrients into energy, with carbon dioxide being exhaled as a byproduct.</span></li></ul><h3><span style="font-size: 20px; color: #0000ff;"><strong>3. Carbon Dioxide (CO2)</strong></span></h3><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">Although present in trace amounts (around 0.04%), carbon dioxide is crucial for maintaining the Earth’s <strong>climate</strong> and supporting plant <strong>life</strong>.</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="color: #008000;">Importance</span>:</strong> Green plants utilize carbon dioxide during photosynthesis to produce carbohydrates and oxygen, playing a fundamental role in the global carbon cycle.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="color: #008000;">Role</span>:</strong> Carbon dioxide is absorbed by plants during photosynthesis, where it is converted into organic compounds, releasing oxygen into the atmosphere.</span></li></ul><h3><span style="font-size: 20px; color: #0000ff;"><strong>4. Argon (Ar)</strong></span></h3><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">Argon is the <strong>third most</strong> abundant gas in the Earth’s atmosphere, constituting approximately <strong>0.93%</strong> of the air.</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="color: #008000;">Inert Gas</span>:</strong> Argon is <strong>chemically</strong> inert and does not readily react with other substances, making it a stable component of the atmosphere.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="color: #008000;">Role</span>:</strong> Despite its inert nature, argon plays a minor role in certain chemical reactions and is used in various industrial applications, such as welding and lighting.</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">The atmosphere comprises a mixture of gases, with <strong>nitrogen and oxygen</strong> being the most abundant, followed by <strong>carbon dioxide and argon</strong>.</span></p><hr /><h2><span style="font-size: 24px; color: #ff0000;"><strong>Structure of the Atmosphere</strong></span></h2><h3><span style="font-size: 20px; color: #0000ff;"><strong>1. Troposphere</strong></span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: #808000;"><strong>Location:</strong></span> The troposphere is the <strong>lowest layer</strong> of the Earth’s atmosphere, extending from the surface to an average height of <strong>13 kilometers (8 miles)</strong> above sea level.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: #808000;"><strong>Characteristics:</strong></span> It is the layer where most <strong>weather phenomena</strong>, such as <strong>rainfall</strong>, <strong>hailstorms</strong>, and <strong>winds</strong>, occur. The <strong>air</strong> we breathe exists primarily in this layer.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: #808000;"><strong>Importance:</strong></span> The troposphere plays a vital role in regulating <strong>climate</strong> and supporting <strong>life</strong> on Earth, as it contains the majority of the atmosphere’s <strong>mass</strong> and <strong>moisture</strong>.</span></li></ul><h3><span style="font-size: 20px; color: #0000ff;"><strong>2. Stratosphere</strong></span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="color: #808000;">Location</span>:</strong> Situated above the troposphere, the stratosphere extends from about <strong>13 kilometers (8 miles)</strong> to <strong>50 kilometers (31 miles)</strong> in altitude.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="color: #808000;">Characteristics</span>:</strong> Unlike the troposphere, the stratosphere is relatively <strong>stable</strong> and free from most <strong>weather disturbances</strong>. It contains a protective layer of <strong>ozone</strong> (the ozone layer), which absorbs and scatters harmful <strong>ultraviolet radiation</strong> from the <strong>Sun</strong>.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="color: #808000;">Significance</span>:</strong> The stratosphere is crucial for <strong>aviation</strong>, as <strong>commercial aircraft</strong> often fly within this layer due to its stability and absence of turbulent <strong>weather conditions</strong>.</span></li></ul><h3><span style="font-size: 20px; color: #0000ff;"><strong>3. Mesosphere</strong></span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="color: #808000;">Location</span>:</strong> Positioned above the stratosphere, the mesosphere extends from about <strong>50 kilometers (31 miles)</strong> to <strong>80 kilometers (50 miles)</strong> above sea level.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="color: #808000;">Characteristics</span>:</strong> This layer experiences a decrease in <strong>temperature</strong> with increasing altitude. It is also where <strong>meteoroids</strong> burn upon entry into the Earth’s atmosphere, producing visible streaks of light known as <strong>meteors</strong> or <strong>shooting stars</strong>.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="color: #808000;">Function</span>:</strong> The mesosphere helps protect the Earth’s surface from <strong>meteoroid impacts</strong> and plays a role in transmitting <strong>radio signals</strong> through the <strong>ionosphere</strong>.</span></li></ul><h3><span style="font-size: 20px; color: #0000ff;"><strong>4. Thermosphere</strong></span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="color: #808000;">Location</span>:</strong> Extending from about <strong>80 kilometers (50 miles)</strong> to <strong>400 kilometers (250 miles)</strong> above the Earth’s surface, the thermosphere is the fourth layer of the atmosphere.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="color: #808000;">Characteristics</span>:</strong> <strong>Temperature</strong> rises rapidly with increasing altitude in the thermosphere, although the <strong>air density</strong> is extremely low. It contains the <strong>ionosphere</strong>, where <strong>ionization</strong> of atmospheric gases occurs, facilitating <strong>radio communication</strong> and the <strong>auroras</strong>.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="color: #808000;">Role</span>:</strong> The thermosphere helps in the transmission of <strong>radio signals</strong> and provides an environment for the occurrence of <strong>auroras</strong> (aurora borealis and aurora australis) near the poles.</span></li></ul><h3><span style="font-size: 20px; color: #0000ff;"><strong>5. Exosphere</strong></span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="color: #808000;">Location</span>:</strong> The outermost layer of the Earth’s atmosphere, the exosphere begins around <strong>400 kilometers (250 miles)</strong> above the Earth’s surface and extends into space.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="color: #808000;">Characteristics</span>:</strong> The exosphere is characterized by extremely low densities of <strong>gas molecules</strong>, with particles gradually thinning out until they dissipate into <strong>outer space</strong>. It merges with the <strong>interplanetary medium</strong>, where the Earth’s atmosphere transitions into the <strong>vacuum</strong> of space.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="color: #808000;">Boundary</span>:</strong> The exosphere marks the boundary between the Earth’s atmosphere and <strong>outer space</strong>, where <strong>gravitational forces</strong> from the Earth weaken significantly.</span></li></ul><hr /><h2><span style="color: #ff0000; font-size: 24px;"><strong>Weather and Climate</strong></span></h2><h3><span style="font-size: 20px; color: #0000ff;"><strong>1. Weather</strong></span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="color: #808000;">Definition</span>:</strong> Weather refers to the <strong>day-to-day condition</strong> of the atmosphere, including factors such as <strong>temperature</strong>, <strong>humidity</strong>, <strong>precipitation</strong>, and <strong>wind</strong>.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="color: #808000;">Characteristics</span>:</strong> It represents the <strong>current atmospheric conditions</strong> at a specific time and place, often described in terms of <strong>sunny</strong>, <strong>cloudy</strong>, <strong>rainy</strong>, or <strong>windy</strong>.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="color: #808000;">Variability</span>:</strong> Weather can change rapidly and is influenced by various factors such as <strong>seasons</strong>, <strong>air pressure systems</strong>, and <strong>local geography</strong>.</span></li></ul><h3><span style="font-size: 20px; color: #0000ff;"><strong>2. Climate</strong></span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="color: #808000;">Definition</span>:</strong> Climate refers to the <strong>average weather conditions</strong> of a place over a <strong>longer period of time</strong>, typically spanning <strong>decades</strong> to <strong>centuries</strong>.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="color: #808000;">Characteristics</span>:</strong> It represents the <strong>typical patterns</strong> of temperature, precipitation, humidity, and wind experienced in a particular region.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="color: #808000;">Influence</span>:</strong> Climate is influenced by factors such as <strong>latitude</strong>, <strong>altitude</strong>, <strong>proximity to water bodies</strong>, and <strong>topography</strong>.</span></li></ul><h3><span style="font-size: 20px; color: #0000ff;"><strong>3. Temperature</strong></span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="color: #808000;">Definition</span>:</strong> Temperature refers to the <strong>degree of hotness or coldness</strong> of the air or a body, measured using a <strong>thermometer</strong> in units such as <strong>degrees Celsius</strong> or <strong>Fahrenheit</strong>.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="color: #808000;">Importance</span>:</strong> Temperature influences various aspects of weather and climate, including the <strong>formation of clouds</strong>, <strong>availability of water vapor</strong>, and <strong>seasonal variations</strong>.</span></li></ul><h3><span style="font-size: 20px; color: #0000ff;"><strong>4. Air Pressure</strong></span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="color: #808000;">Definition</span>:</strong> Air pressure is the <strong>force exerted by the weight of air</strong> on the Earth’s surface, measured in units such as <strong>millibars</strong> or <strong>atmospheres</strong>.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="color: #808000;">Role</span>:</strong> Differences in air pressure drive the movement of air masses, leading to the formation of <strong>wind patterns</strong> and <strong>weather systems</strong>.</span></li></ul><h3><span style="font-size: 20px; color: #0000ff;"><strong>5. Wind</strong></span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Definition:</strong></span> Wind is the <strong>horizontal movement of air</strong> from areas of <strong>high pressure</strong> to areas of <strong>low pressure</strong>.</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 20px; color: #008000;"><strong>Types of Winds</strong></span></p><ul><li style="list-style-type: none;"><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="color: #808000;">Permanent Winds</span>:</strong> Trade winds, easterlies, and westerlies blow <strong>constantly</strong> in a particular direction throughout the year.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="color: #808000;">Seasonal Winds</span>:</strong> Monsoon winds, such as the southwest monsoon in India, change direction with the <strong>seasons</strong>.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="color: #808000;">Local Winds</span>:</strong> Land and sea breezes, as well as regional winds like the loo in northern India, are examples of winds that occur <strong>temporarily</strong> in specific areas.</span></li></ul></li></ul><hr /><h2><span style="font-size: 20px; color: #ff0000;"><strong>GK Questions on Atmosphere</strong></span></h2><ol><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>What is the most abundant gas in the air?</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;">Nitrogen</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>What is the second most abundant gas in the air?</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;">Oxygen</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>What do green plants use carbon dioxide for?</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;">Make food</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Which gas do green plants release during photosynthesis?</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;">Oxygen</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Name a gas that is not utilized by plants.</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;">Argon</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>What is the average height of the troposphere?</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;">13 km</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>In which layer of the atmosphere do most weather phenomena occur?</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;">Troposphere</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>What is the main gas found in the stratosphere?</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;">Ozone</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>What makes the stratosphere ideal for flying aeroplanes?</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;">Absence of weather phenomena</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>What is the next layer above the stratosphere?</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;">Mesosphere</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>At what height does the mesosphere extend up to?</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;">80 km</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Which layer of the atmosphere experiences a rapid increase in temperature with height?</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;">Thermosphere</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>What important part of the thermosphere aids in radio communications?</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;">Ionosphere</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>What is the uppermost layer of the atmosphere called?</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;">Exosphere</span></li></ol><hr /><p> </p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.careerfeed.in/atmosphere-gk-ssc-upsc-rrb-psc/">Atmosphere, Composition of the Atmosphere, Structure of the Atmosphere, Weather and Climate GK</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.careerfeed.in">CareerFeed.in</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.careerfeed.in/atmosphere-gk-ssc-upsc-rrb-psc/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>UPSSSC Secretary Notification 2024 Out for 134 Sachiv Grade 2 Posts</title> <link>https://www.careerfeed.in/upsssc-secretary-notification-sachiv-2024/</link> <comments>https://www.careerfeed.in/upsssc-secretary-notification-sachiv-2024/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[CareerFeed]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 12:29:39 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Govt jobs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[job news]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Latest]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Latest Job Alerts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Latest Notifications]]></category> <category><![CDATA[State wise jobs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Uttar Pradesh]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Uttar Pradesh PSC]]></category> <category><![CDATA[government jobs]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.careerfeed.in/?p=8004</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>UPSSSC Secretary Notification 2024 has been released on 27th February 2024 by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UPSSSC) for 134 Sachiv Grade 2 vacancies. The detailed advertisement is available on the official website https://upsssc.gov.in/. Only candidates declared UP PET 2023 Qualified are eligible to apply for UPSSSC Sachiv Recruitment 2024. The online application […]</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.careerfeed.in/upsssc-secretary-notification-sachiv-2024/">UPSSSC Secretary Notification 2024 Out for 134 Sachiv Grade 2 Posts</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.careerfeed.in">CareerFeed.in</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: 16px;">UPSSSC Secretary Notification 2024 has been released on <strong>27th February 2024</strong> by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission (<strong>UPSSSC</strong>) for <strong>134 Sachiv Grade 2</strong> vacancies. The detailed advertisement is available on the official website <a href="https://upsssc.gov.in/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://upsssc.gov.in/</a>. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">Only candidates declared <strong>UP PET 2023</strong> Qualified are eligible to apply for UPSSSC Sachiv Recruitment 2024. The online application forms will be available from <strong>24th April 2024 onwards on the official portal</strong>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 20px; color: #ff0000;"><strong>Key Highlights of UPSSSC Secretary Notification 2024</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Released on:</strong> 27th February 2024</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Vacancies:</strong> 134 Sachiv Grade 2 positions</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Advertisement Number:</strong> 06-Exam-2024</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Eligibility:</strong> Only UP PET 2023 Qualified candidates can apply</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Online Application Start Date:</strong> 24th April 2024</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Official Website:</strong> <a href="https://upsssc.gov.in/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://upsssc.gov.in/</a></span></li></ul><h2><span style="font-size: 20px; color: #ff0000;"><strong>Overview of UPSSSC Secretary Recruitment 2024</strong></span></h2><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Exam Conducting Body:</strong> Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UPSSSC)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Posts:</strong> Sachiv Grade 2 (Secretary)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Vacancies:</strong> 134</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Advt. No.:</strong> 06-Exam/2024</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Category:</strong> Government Jobs</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Mode of Application:</strong> Online</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Apply Online Dates:</strong> 24th April to 24th May 2024</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Selection Process:</strong> Written Exam, Document Verification, Medical Examination</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Essential Requirement:</strong> UP PET 2023 Qualified</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Job Location:</strong> Uttar Pradesh</span></li></ul><h2><span style="font-size: 20px; color: #ff0000;"><strong>UPSSSC Secretary Recruitment 2024 Important Dates</strong></span></h2><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Notification Date:</strong> 27th February 2024</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Apply Online Starts:</strong> 24th April 2024</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Last Date to Apply:</strong> 24th May 2024</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Last Date to pay application fee:</strong> 31st May 2024</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Exam Date:</strong> to be notified</span></li></ul><h2><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><span style="font-size: 20px;">To apply for UPSSSC Sachiv Recruitment 2024</span></strong></span></h2><ol><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Visit the official website of Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UPSSSC) at <a href="https://upsssc.gov.in/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://upsssc.gov.in/</a>.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Locate the Advertisement notice in the ‘Latest Advertisement’ section and carefully read the notification.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Choose one of the two options provided to apply for <strong>UPSSSC Sachiv Recruitment 2024.</strong> Either login using personal information (Preliminary Eligibility Test registration number, name, UP domicile, DOB, gender, & category) or login via OTP sent to the registered mobile number/email.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Upon login, your personal information entered during the Preliminary Qualifying Examination will be displayed on the screen.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Enter your educational qualifications and verify them by entering the verification code. Then, click on the ‘Submit’ button to proceed.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">The necessary documents such as photograph and signature will be displayed automatically on the screen, based on the information provided during the Preliminary Qualifying Examination.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Proceed by filling out the prescribed online processing fees (no application fee will be charged) as per the instructions.</span></li></ol><h2><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><span style="font-size: 20px;">UPSSSC Sachiv Recruitment 2024 Application Fee</span></strong></span></h2><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Candidates applying for UPSSSC Sachiv Vacancy 2024 are <strong>not required</strong> to pay the application fee. Only the online <strong>processing fee</strong> needs to be paid. Candidates who <strong>qualify for the mains examination will pay the application fee</strong> for the <strong>mains</strong> exam while downloading the admit card.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Application Fees Online Processing Fees SC/ST 0 Rs. 25/- Unreserved/General 0 Rs. 25/- OBC 0 Rs. 25/-</span></li></ul><h2><span style="font-size: 20px; color: #ff0000;"><strong>UPSSSC Secretary Recruitment 2024 Eligibility Criteria</strong></span></h2><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">Candidates aspiring for the position of Secretary in Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UPSSSC) must fulfill specific eligibility criteria before applying. The eligibility criteria for UPSSSC Secretary Recruitment 2024 include <strong>educational qualifications and age limit.</strong></span></p><h3><span style="color: #ff0000; font-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="color: #008000;">1. UPSSSC Sachiv Educational Qualification</span></strong></span></h3><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">Candidates <strong>must</strong> possess a <span style="color: #0000ff;"><em><strong>graduate degree</strong> </em></span>in fields such as <strong>commerce</strong>, <strong>science</strong>, <strong>agriculture</strong>, <strong>economics</strong>, and <strong>agricultural marketing</strong> from a recognized university.</span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Desirable Qualification: </span></strong>Candidates should have completed a <strong>postgraduate degree</strong> in <strong>Agricultural Economics or marketing</strong> from a recognized university. Preference will be given to candidates with an MBA in Agri-Business Management or a related degree from an AICTE-recognized institution.</span></p><h3><span style="font-size: 16px; color: #008000;"><strong>2. UPSSSC Sachiv Age Limit</strong></span></h3><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Minimum Age:</strong> 21 years </span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Maximum Age:</strong> 40 years</span></p><h2><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><span style="font-size: 20px;">UPSSSC Sachiv Recruitment 2024 Selection Process</span></strong></span></h2><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Stage I:</strong> <span style="color: #0000ff;">Written Examination</span> – Candidates’ knowledge related to the Secretary posts will be tested in the UPSSSC Secretary written examination.</span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Stage II:</strong> <span style="color: #0000ff;">Document Verification</span> – After clearing the written examination, candidates will undergo document verification to verify their eligibility based on the information provided during the application process.</span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Stage III:</strong> <span style="color: #0000ff;">Medical Examination</span> – The final stage involves a medical examination where candidates’ fitness levels are evaluated according to the medical standards set by the authorities.</span></p><h2><span style="color: #ff0000; font-size: 20px;"><strong>UPSSSC Secretary Recruitment 2024 Exam Pattern</strong></span></h2><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Subjects: </strong>General Intelligence, General Knowledge, Agriculture/Agricultural, General Hindi</span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Questions:</strong>150 </span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Marks</strong>: 300 </span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Total Duration:</strong> 2 hours/120 minutes</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">The written exam consists of <strong>150</strong> objective-type questions.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Each question carries <strong>2</strong> marks.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">The exam is conducted for a total of <strong>300</strong> marks.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">The duration of the exam is <strong>2 hours or 120 minutes</strong>.</span></li></ul><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 24px;"><strong>Official Website:</strong><a href="https://upsssc.gov.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> https://upsssc.gov.in/</a></span></p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.careerfeed.in/upsssc-secretary-notification-sachiv-2024/">UPSSSC Secretary Notification 2024 Out for 134 Sachiv Grade 2 Posts</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.careerfeed.in">CareerFeed.in</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.careerfeed.in/upsssc-secretary-notification-sachiv-2024/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>KPSC Gazetted Probationers Examination Notification 2023-24 Released – 384 Openings Available</title> <link>https://www.careerfeed.in/kpsc-gazetted-probationers-examination-notification-2024/</link> <comments>https://www.careerfeed.in/kpsc-gazetted-probationers-examination-notification-2024/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[CareerFeed]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 11:36:08 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Govt jobs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Karnataka]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Latest]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Latest Job Alerts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Latest Notifications]]></category> <category><![CDATA[PSC]]></category> <category><![CDATA[State wise jobs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[government jobs]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.careerfeed.in/?p=8001</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>KPSC Gazetted Probationers Examination 2023-24 Notification – How t Apply The application process has been completely revamped this year. Candidates must take careful note of these changes. Visit the official KPSC website: https://kpsc.kar.nic.in/ Find the application portal dedicated to the KAS Gazetted Probationers exam. Register by providing your personal details to create an account, or […]</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.careerfeed.in/kpsc-gazetted-probationers-examination-notification-2024/">KPSC Gazetted Probationers Examination Notification 2023-24 Released – 384 Openings Available</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.careerfeed.in">CareerFeed.in</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><span style="font-size: 24px; color: #ff0000;"><strong>KPSC Gazetted Probationers Examination 2023-24 Notification – <span style="color: #008000;">How t Apply </span></strong></span></h2><p><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">The application process has been completely revamped this year. Candidates must take careful note of these changes.</span></strong></p><ol><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Visit the official <strong>KPSC</strong> website:<span style="color: #0000ff;"> <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://kpsc.kar.nic.in/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://kpsc.kar.nic.in/</a></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Find the application portal dedicated to the KAS Gazetted Probationers exam.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Register by providing your personal details to create an account, or log in if you already have one.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Fill out the application form with accurate information regarding your educational qualifications, personal details, and any other required information.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Upload scanned copies of necessary documents, including photographs and signatures, following the specifications mentioned in the notification.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Pay the examination fee using the available online payment methods.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Review your application carefully to ensure all information is correct and complete.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.</span></li></ol><h2><span style="font-size: 24px; color: #ff0000;"><strong>Important Dates</strong></span></h2><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Start Date for Applications:</strong> 4th March 2024 </span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Last Date for Applications:</strong> 3rd April 2024 </span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Exam Date:</strong> 5th May 2024</span></p><h2><span style="color: #ff0000; font-size: 24px;"><strong>Age Limit</strong></span></h2><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">General Category (GM):</span> Maximum age limit of <strong>35</strong> years.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B candidates:</span> Maximum age limit of <strong>38</strong> years.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Category – I, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST):</span> Maximum age limit of <strong>40</strong> years.</span></li></ul><h2><span style="font-size: 24px; color: #ff0000;"><strong>Number of Attempts (Subject to Age Limit)</strong></span></h2><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">General Merit (GM):<strong> 5 attempts</strong></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B: <strong>7 attempts</strong></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Category – I, Scheduled Caste (SC), and Scheduled Tribe (ST): Unlimited attempts, until they reach the <strong>upper age limit</strong></span></li></ul><h2><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><span style="font-size: 24px;">Vacancies</span></strong></span></h2><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Expected vacancies to be filled:</strong> <span style="color: #0000ff;">384</span>, (including Persons with Benchmark Disability Category)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Final number of vacancies may change after confirmation from Cadre Controlling Authorities.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Reservations will be made for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Economically Weaker Sections, and Persons with Benchmark Disability.</span></li></ul><h2><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><span style="font-size: 24px;">Subjects for Examination</span></strong></span></h2><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Preliminary</strong> <strong>Examination</strong>: Two papers covering General Studies and an aptitude test.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Main Examination:</strong> Detailed papers on specific subjects chosen by the candidate, along with compulsory papers on Essay, General Studies, and Ethics.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Personality Test:</strong> Interview or personality test to assess suitability for a career in public service.</span></li></ul><h2><strong><span style="color: #ff0000; font-size: 24px;">KPSC Vacancy Notification </span></strong></h2><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Organization Name:</strong> Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) </span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Post Name:</strong> Personal Assistant, Nursing Office </span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Number Of Posts:</strong> 384 </span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Location:</strong> Karnataka </span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Application Mode:</strong> Online </span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Start Date To Apply:</strong> 4th March 2024 </span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Last Date To Apply:</strong> 3rd April 2024</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Visit the official KPSC website:<span style="color: #0000ff;"> <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://kpsc.kar.nic.in/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://kpsc.kar.nic.in/</a></span></span></strong></p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.careerfeed.in/kpsc-gazetted-probationers-examination-notification-2024/">KPSC Gazetted Probationers Examination Notification 2023-24 Released – 384 Openings Available</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.careerfeed.in">CareerFeed.in</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.careerfeed.in/kpsc-gazetted-probationers-examination-notification-2024/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>World History Timeline</title> <link>https://www.careerfeed.in/gk-world-history-timeline/</link> <comments>https://www.careerfeed.in/gk-world-history-timeline/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[CareerFeed]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 09:27:44 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[General Knowledge]]></category> <category><![CDATA[History GK]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Static GK]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.careerfeed.in/?p=7997</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>World history GK World history is vast and complex, encompassing diverse civilizations across time and space. Here’s a simplified timeline highlighting some major periods and events: Prehistory (Before recorded history) 3.2 million years ago: Early hominids (human ancestors) use stone tools in Africa. 10,000 BC: Transition from hunter-gatherer societies to agriculture in various regions. Ancient History (3000 […]</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.careerfeed.in/gk-world-history-timeline/">World History Timeline</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.careerfeed.in">CareerFeed.in</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 data-sourcepos="1:1-1:165"><span style="color: #ff0000; font-size: 24px;"><strong>World history <span style="color: #008000;">GK</span></strong></span></h2><p data-sourcepos="1:1-1:165"><span style="font-size: 16px;">World history is vast and complex, encompassing <strong>diverse civilizations</strong> across time and space. Here’s a simplified timeline highlighting some major periods and events:</span></p><h3 data-sourcepos="3:1-3:41"><span style="font-size: 16px; color: #008000;"><strong>Prehistory (Before recorded history)</strong></span></h3><ul data-sourcepos="5:1-7:0"><li data-sourcepos="5:1-5:88"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>3.2 million years ago:</strong> Early hominids (human ancestors) use stone tools in Africa.</span></li><li data-sourcepos="6:1-7:0"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>10,000 BC:</strong> Transition from hunter-gatherer societies to agriculture in various regions.</span></li></ul><h3 data-sourcepos="8:1-8:39"><span style="font-size: 16px; color: #008000;"><strong>Ancient History (3000 BC – 476 AD)</strong></span></h3><ul data-sourcepos="10:1-17:0"><li data-sourcepos="10:1-10:91"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>3100 BC:</strong> Unification of Upper and Lower Egypt by King Menes, forming the Old Kingdom.</span></li><li data-sourcepos="11:1-11:90"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>2300 BC:</strong> Development of the world’s first writing system, cuneiform, in Mesopotamia.</span></li><li data-sourcepos="12:1-12:81"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>1500 BC:</strong> Rise and fall of the Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations in Greece.</span></li><li data-sourcepos="13:1-13:85"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>1200 BC:</strong> Collapse of the Bronze Age civilizations in the Eastern Mediterranean.</span></li><li data-sourcepos="14:1-14:60"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>800 BC:</strong> Founding of the first Olympic Games in Greece.</span></li><li data-sourcepos="15:1-15:83"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>551 BC:</strong> Birth of Cyrus the Great, founder of the Achaemenid Empire in Persia.</span></li><li data-sourcepos="16:1-17:0"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>476 AD:</strong> Fall of the Western Roman Empire, marking the end of the classical era.</span></li></ul><h3 data-sourcepos="18:1-18:40"><span style="font-size: 16px; color: #008000;"><strong>Medieval History (476 AD – 1453 AD)</strong></span></h3><ul data-sourcepos="20:1-26:0"><li data-sourcepos="20:1-20:82"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>622 AD:</strong> Hijra – Prophet Muhammad’s migration from Mecca to Medina; beginning of Islamic calendar.</span></li><li data-sourcepos="21:1-21:90"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>768 AD:</strong> Charlemagne crowned King of the Franks, establishing the Carolingian Empire.</span></li><li data-sourcepos="22:1-22:64"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>1066:</strong> Norman conquest of England by William the Conqueror.</span></li><li data-sourcepos="23:1-23:117"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>1095-1272 AD:</strong> Crusades, a series of religious wars between Christians and Muslims for control of the Holy Land.</span></li><li data-sourcepos="24:1-24:99"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>1271-1453:</strong> Reign of the Yuan Dynasty, the first non-Han Chinese dynasty to rule all of China.</span></li><li data-sourcepos="25:1-26:0"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>1347-1351:</strong> Black Death, a devastating bubonic plague pandemic, sweeps across Europe.</span></li></ul><h3 data-sourcepos="27:1-27:45"><span style="font-size: 16px; color: #008000;"><strong>Early Modern History (1453 AD – 1815 AD)</strong></span></h3><ul data-sourcepos="29:1-35:0"><li data-sourcepos="29:1-29:97"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>1453:</strong> Fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Turks, marking the end of the Byzantine Empire.</span></li><li data-sourcepos="30:1-30:127"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>1492:</strong> Christopher Columbus voyages across the Atlantic, leading to European exploration and colonization of the Americas.</span></li><li data-sourcepos="31:1-31:105"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>1517:</strong> Martin Luther sparks the Protestant Reformation, challenging the Catholic Church’s authority.</span></li><li data-sourcepos="32:1-32:96"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>1776:</strong> American Revolution begins, leading to the creation of the United States of America.</span></li><li data-sourcepos="33:1-33:81"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>1789:</strong> French Revolution overthrows the monarchy and establishes a republic.</span></li><li data-sourcepos="34:1-35:0"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>1815:</strong> Napoleon Bonaparte’s final defeat at the Battle of Waterloo.</span></li></ul><h3 data-sourcepos="36:1-36:39"><span style="font-size: 16px; color: #008000;"><strong>Modern History (1815 AD – Present)</strong></span></h3><ul data-sourcepos="38:1-45:0"><li data-sourcepos="38:1-38:86"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>1848:</strong> Revolutions sweep across Europe, challenging established political orders.</span></li><li data-sourcepos="39:1-39:71"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>1914-1918:</strong> World War I, a global conflict involving major powers.</span></li><li data-sourcepos="40:1-40:67"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>1939-1945:</strong> World War II, an even more devastating global war.</span></li><li data-sourcepos="41:1-41:112"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>1945:</strong> Founding of the United Nations to promote international cooperation and maintain peace and security.</span></li><li data-sourcepos="42:1-42:69"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>1969:</strong> First human landing on the Moon by the Apollo 11 mission.</span></li><li data-sourcepos="43:1-43:116"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>1989:</strong> Fall of the Berlin Wall, marking the end of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union.</span></li></ul><hr /><h2><span style="font-size: 24px; color: #ff0000;"><strong>World History Time Line</strong></span></h2><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>2.5 million years ago:</strong> Emergence of early Homo species.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>10,000 BCE:</strong> Transition from Paleolithic to Mesolithic era.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>3,300 BCE:</strong> Beginning of Bronze Age civilizations.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>1200 BCE:</strong> Iron Age begins.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>776 BCE:</strong> First Olympic Games in ancient Greece.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>753 BCE:</strong> Traditional date for the founding of Rome.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>5th century BCE:</strong> Golden Age of Athens in ancient Greece.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>323 BCE:</strong> Death of Alexander the Great; beginning of Hellenistic period.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>44 BCE:</strong> Assassination of Julius Caesar in Rome.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>4 BCE:</strong> Birth of Jesus Christ, according to traditional Christian belief.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>476 CE:</strong> Fall of the Western Roman Empire.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>622 CE:</strong> Hijra – Prophet Muhammad’s migration from Mecca to Medina; beginning of Islamic calendar.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>800 CE:</strong> Charlemagne crowned Holy Roman Emperor.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>1066 CE:</strong> Norman Conquest of England.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>1215 CE:</strong> Signing of the Magna Carta in England.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>1347 CE:</strong> Outbreak of the Black Death in Europe.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>1453 CE:</strong> Fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Turks.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>1492 CE:</strong> Christopher Columbus reaches the Americas.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>1517 CE:</strong> Martin Luther’s Ninety-Five Theses spark the Protestant Reformation.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>1588 CE:</strong> Defeat of the Spanish Armada by England.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>1687 CE:</strong> Publication of Isaac Newton’s Principia Mathematica.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>1776 CE:</strong> American Declaration of Independence.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>1789 CE:</strong> French Revolution begins.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>1804 CE:</strong> Napoleon Bonaparte crowns himself Emperor of France.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>1830 CE:</strong> Beginning of European colonization of Africa.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>1848 CE:</strong> Revolutions across Europe.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>1865 CE:</strong> End of the American Civil War.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>1914 CE:</strong> Outbreak of World War I.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>1917 CE:</strong> Russian Revolution and establishment of Soviet Union.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>1929 CE:</strong> Wall Street Crash and onset of Great Depression.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>1939 CE:</strong> Outbreak of World War II.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>1945 CE:</strong> End of World War II; beginning of the Cold War.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>1947 CE:</strong> Independence and partition of India.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>1969 CE:</strong> Apollo 11 moon landing.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>1989 CE:</strong> Fall of the Berlin Wall; end of Cold War.</span></li></ul><hr /><h2><span style="font-size: 24px; color: #ff0000;"><strong>World History Time Line- Details</strong></span></h2><ol><li><h3><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Prehistory</span></strong></span></h3><ul><li><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Paleolithic Period (2.5 million years ago – 10,000 BCE)</span></strong><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Emergence of early Homo species and development of stone tools.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Migration of Homo sapiens from Africa to other parts of the world.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Cave art and other forms of early human expression.</span></li></ul></li><li><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Mesolithic Period (10,000 BCE – 4,000 BCE)</span></strong><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Transition from hunting and gathering to early forms of agriculture and animal domestication.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Development of pottery, weaving, and other technologies.</span></li></ul></li><li><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Neolithic Revolution (10,000 BCE – 4,000 BCE)</span></strong><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Rise of permanent settlements and the beginnings of civilization.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Domestication of plants and animals, leading to the agricultural revolution.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Development of organized societies, social hierarchies, and early forms of governance.</span></li></ul></li></ul></li><li><h3><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Ancient History</span></strong></span></h3><ul><li><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Bronze Age (3,300 BCE – 1200 BCE)</span></strong><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Emergence of complex urban civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus Valley, and China.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Invention of writing systems such as cuneiform, hieroglyphics, and the Indus script.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Construction of monumental architecture such as pyramids, ziggurats, and megaliths.</span></li></ul></li><li><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Iron Age (1200 BCE – 500 BCE)</span></strong><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Transition from bronze to iron metallurgy, leading to advancements in weaponry and tools.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Rise of powerful empires such as the Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, and Zhou Dynasty in China.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Spread of major world religions, including Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Zoroastrianism.</span></li></ul></li></ul></li><li><h3><span style="font-size: 16px; color: #0000ff;"><strong>Classical Antiquity</strong></span></h3><ul><li><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Ancient Greece (800 BCE – 146 BCE)</span></strong><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Birth of democracy in Athens and cultural achievements in philosophy, art, and literature.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Wars between Greek city-states, including the Persian Wars and the Peloponnesian War.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Conquests of Alexander the Great and the spread of Hellenistic culture.</span></li></ul></li><li><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Ancient Rome (753 BCE – 476 CE)</span></strong><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Rise of the Roman Republic and later the Roman Empire, with significant contributions to law, engineering, and governance.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Punic Wars against Carthage and expansion across the Mediterranean region.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Decline and fall of the Western Roman Empire, leading to the beginning of the Middle Ages.</span></li></ul></li></ul></li><li><h3><span style="font-size: 16px; color: #0000ff;"><strong>Middle Ages</strong></span></h3><ul><li><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Early Middle Ages (500 CE – 1000 CE)</span></strong><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Decline of the Western Roman Empire and the rise of Germanic kingdoms.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Spread of Christianity throughout Europe and the conversion of pagan tribes.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Viking raids and invasions in Europe, leading to the Viking Age.</span></li></ul></li><li><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">High Middle Ages (1000 CE – 1300 CE)</span></strong><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Feudalism and the manorial system as dominant social and economic structures.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Crusades launched by European Christians to reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim control.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Growth of medieval towns, trade networks, and the revival of learning during the Renaissance.</span></li></ul></li><li><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Late Middle Ages (1300 CE – 1500 CE)</span></strong><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Black Death pandemic devastates Europe, leading to social upheaval and economic changes.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Hundred Years’ War between England and France.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Decline of feudalism and the emergence of centralized monarchies.</span></li></ul></li></ul></li><li><h3><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Early Modern Period</span></strong></span></h3><ul><li><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Renaissance (14th – 17th centuries)</span></strong><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Cultural and intellectual movement characterized by a revival of interest in art, literature, and classical learning.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg, leading to the spread of knowledge.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Exploration and overseas expansion by European powers, including the voyages of Christopher Columbus and Vasco da Gama.</span></li></ul></li><li><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Reformation and Counter-Reformation (16th century)</span></strong><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Protestant Reformation led by Martin Luther, challenging the authority of the Catholic Church.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Catholic Counter-Reformation and the Council of Trent, aimed at reforming and revitalizing the Catholic Church.</span></li></ul></li><li><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Age of Discovery (15th – 17th centuries)</span></strong><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">European exploration and colonization of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Establishment of global trade networks and the beginnings of globalization.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Conquest and exploitation of indigenous peoples, leading to the transatlantic slave trade.</span></li></ul></li></ul></li><li><h3><span style="font-size: 16px; color: #0000ff;"><strong>Modern Era</strong></span></h3><ul><li><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Enlightenment (17th – 18th centuries)</span></strong><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Intellectual movement promoting reason, science, and individual rights.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Contributions of philosophers such as John Locke, Voltaire, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Influence on political revolutions, including the American and French Revolutions.</span></li></ul></li><li><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Industrial Revolution (18th – 19th centuries)</span></strong><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Transition from agrarian economies to industrialized societies, with advancements in manufacturing, transportation, and technology.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Urbanization and the growth of cities, along with social and economic changes.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Impact on labor practices, living standards, and the environment.</span></li></ul></li><li><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Age of Revolution (late 18th – early 19th centuries)</span></strong><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">American Revolution and the Declaration of Independence (1776).</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">French Revolution and the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Latin American wars of independence against Spanish and Portuguese colonial rule.</span></li></ul></li></ul></li><li><h3><span style="color: #0000ff; font-size: 16px;"><strong>Contemporary Period</strong></span></h3><ul><li><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">20th Century</span></strong><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">World War I (1914 – 1918) and the Treaty of Versailles.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Russian Revolution and the rise of communism in the Soviet Union.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Great Depression and economic turmoil in the 1930s.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">World War II (1939 – 1945) and the Holocaust.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Cold War rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Decolonization movements and the emergence of new nation-states in Asia and Africa.</span></li></ul></li><li><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">21st Century</span></strong><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Globalization and the rise of technology, shaping contemporary society and politics.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">War on terrorism following the September 11 attacks.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Environmental challenges such as climate change and biodiversity loss.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Rise of China as a global economic and political power.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Social and political movements for human rights, gender equality, and social justice.</span></li></ul></li></ul></li></ol><hr /><h2><span style="font-size: 24px; color: #ff0000;"><strong>World History- <span style="color: #808000;">summary</span></strong></span></h2><ol><li><h3><strong><span style="font-size: 16px; color: #0000ff;">Prehistory (Millions of years ago – 3500 BCE)</span></strong></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Early human development, including the Stone Age and the evolution of Homo sapiens.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Development of agriculture and the rise of early civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus Valley, and China.</span></li></ul></li><li><h3><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Ancient History (3500 BCE – 500 CE)</span></strong></span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Emergence of complex societies and the development of writing systems.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Rise and fall of major empires such as the Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Persian, Maurya, and Han Empires.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Spread of religions like Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Christianity.</span></li></ul></li><li><h3><span style="font-size: 16px; color: #0000ff;"><strong>Middle Ages (500 CE – 1500 CE)</strong></span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Migration and invasions by various groups, including the Germanic tribes and the Vikings.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">The Byzantine Empire, Islamic Caliphates, and the rise of feudalism in Europe.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">The Crusades, which were a series of religious wars between Christians and Muslims.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">The Renaissance in Europe, marking a revival of art, culture, and learning.</span></li></ul></li><li><h3><span style="font-size: 16px; color: #0000ff;"><strong>Early Modern Period (1500 CE – 1800 CE)</strong></span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">European exploration and colonization of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">The Protestant Reformation and the Catholic Counter-Reformation.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Scientific Revolution, which led to significant advancements in astronomy, physics, and mathematics.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">The Age of Enlightenment, promoting reason, science, and individual rights.</span></li></ul></li><li><h3><span style="font-size: 16px; color: #0000ff;"><strong>Modern Era (1800 CE – Present)</strong></span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Industrial Revolution, leading to profound economic and social changes.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Age of Imperialism, characterized by European expansion and dominance over other regions.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">World Wars I and II, which had far-reaching consequences on global politics, society, and culture.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Decolonization movements and the emergence of new nation-states in Asia and Africa.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Cold War rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Globalization and the rise of technology, shaping contemporary society and politics.</span></li></ul></li></ol><hr /><p> </p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.careerfeed.in/gk-world-history-timeline/">World History Timeline</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.careerfeed.in">CareerFeed.in</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.careerfeed.in/gk-world-history-timeline/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel></rss> If you would like to create a banner that links to this page (i.e. this validation result), do the following:
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