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Leprosy continues to haunt India, social stigma remains
ØLeprosy is a chronic disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. It usually affects the skin and peripheral nerves. Disease has long incubation period generally 5-7 years
ØIt is leading cause of permanent physically disability- timely diagnosis can prevent permanent disability
ØLeprosy is effectively cured with MDT ( Multi Drug Therapy since 1985. With the help of WHO, india started providing MDT free of cost to affected people from 1993-2004
ØNational Leprosy Eradication program was launched in 1983
ØIn polio- India celebrating victory
ØLeprosy- overpowered in 2005 ( having less than 1 patient per 10000 population) but now it has come back to haunt Government
ØLast Year 12305 child cases reported, 16 states and all UTs has shown increase in no. of cases
ØIn 2011-12 total of 1.27 lac cases ( Annual New case detection rate ANCDR of 10.35 which was 10.48 in 2010-11)
ØIndia account for 58 % of world cases ( Highest)
ØThe burden of the disease is highest among the Scheduled Castes (18.40 per cent) and Scheduled Tribes (15.83 per cent)
ØUnder the 11th Five Year Plan, leprosy services were being provided through the PHC with general health staff.
ØAs against 642 districts, there are only 369 sanctioned posts of District Leprosy Officers, remaining districts are managed by the District Programme Officer, who also works for other programmes.
ØLeprosy is a chronic disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. It usually affects the skin and peripheral nerves. Disease has long incubation period generally 5-7 years
ØIt is leading cause of permanent physically disability- timely diagnosis can prevent permanent disability
ØLeprosy is effectively cured with MDT ( Multi Drug Therapy since 1985. With the help of WHO, india started providing MDT free of cost to affected people from 1993-2004
ØNational Leprosy Eradication program was launched in 1983
ØIn polio- India celebrating victory
ØLeprosy- overpowered in 2005 ( having less than 1 patient per 10000 population) but now it has come back to haunt Government
ØLast Year 12305 child cases reported, 16 states and all UTs has shown increase in no. of cases
ØIn 2011-12 total of 1.27 lac cases ( Annual New case detection rate ANCDR of 10.35 which was 10.48 in 2010-11)
ØIndia account for 58 % of world cases ( Highest)
ØThe burden of the disease is highest among the Scheduled Castes (18.40 per cent) and Scheduled Tribes (15.83 per cent)
ØUnder the 11th Five Year Plan, leprosy services were being provided through the PHC with general health staff.
ØAs against 642 districts, there are only 369 sanctioned posts of District Leprosy Officers, remaining districts are managed by the District Programme Officer, who also works for other programmes.
@y2snew said:@KeysNo bro.60% mass of human body is Oxygen so c is not possible.
thanks! i guess that fits since 70percent of human body is water? I guess it is something that one can deduce :D
@Hank.Moody do we need to go through historical background of constitution or starting from salient features of constitution will be ok?
@aparajitasingh said:@Hank.Moody do we need to go through historical background of constitution or starting from salient features of constitution will be ok?
ya bro let's start.
for prelims...these things need to be covered.... ATB
The Syllabus for UPSC CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test):
Paper I - (200 marks) Duration: Two hours
- Current events of national and international importance
- History of India and Indian National Movement
- Indian and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic geography of India and the World.
- Indian Polity and Governance €“ Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
- Economic and Social Development €“ Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
- General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization
- General Science.
Paper II- (200 marks) Duration: Two hours
- Comprehension
- Interpersonal skills including communication skills
- Logical reasoning and analytical ability
- Decision making and problem solving
- General mental ability
- Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude etc.) (Class X level), Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. -Class X level)
- English Language Comprehension skills (Class X level).
@aparajitasingh said:@Hank.Moody do we need to go through historical background of constitution or starting from salient features of constitution will be ok?
yaar polity ke hisab se to imp nahi hai but may be asked from history point of view
@TONYMBA said:for prelims...these things need to be covered.... ATBThe Syllabus for UPSC CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test):Paper I - (200 marks) Duration: Two hours - Current events of national and international importance- History of India and Indian National Movement- Indian and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic geography of India and the World.- Indian Polity and Governance €“ Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.- Economic and Social Development €“ Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.- General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization- General Science.Paper II- (200 marks) Duration: Two hours- Comprehension- Interpersonal skills including communication skills- Logical reasoning and analytical ability- Decision making and problem solving- General mental ability- Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude etc.) (Class X level), Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. -Class X level)- English Language Comprehension skills (Class X level).
200/400 marks if you secure..then you are through .....
@TONYMBA IS FINAL MERIT LIST PREPARED ON THE BASIS OF MARKS OF PRELIMS AND MAINS OR JUST ON INTERVIEW MARKS?
@aparajitasingh said:@TONYMBA IS FINAL MERIT LIST PREPARED ON THE BASIS OF MARKS OF PRELIMS AND MAINS OR JUST ON INTERVIEW MARKS?
prelims is just the sceening test..no role of it after clearing prelims....but mains + interviews are needed to make the final list....till now 2000 marks for MAINS and 300 marks for INTERVIEW...so its highly important to do well in MAINS :)
@TONYMBA said:200/400 marks if you secure..then you are through easily.....
nahi yaar, last year suna hai kai 210 walon ka bhi nahi hua, cut off was definitely 210+ in CSE 2012
@Hank.Moody said:nahi yaar, last year suna hai kai 210 walon ka bhi nahi hua, cut off was definitely 210+ in CSE 2012
hmm...depends upon the test takers...whatever may be the number of test takers....top 10000 will be eligible for MAINS.... 
I am in...would love to follow this thread and would contribute to this thread as far as I can.
We should start in well defined manner-like History,then geography and so on..
lets just go in series with the syllabus ... history - geo - polity - economics-envt/ecology
lets fix some time daily .. i say see u all at 8 for modern history ..... on light notes lets begin modern history ....
Q match the following newspapers and editors
Bengalee..................Dadabhai Naoroji
Indian Mirror ........... GK Gokhale
Voice of india ....... ..SN Banerjee
Sudharak ..............N N Sen
@YOYOYO said:lets fix some time daily .. i say see u all at 8 for modern history ..... on light notes lets begin modern history .... Q match the following newspapers and editors Bengalee..................Dadabhai Naoroji Indian Mirror ........... GK Gokhale Voice of india ....... ..sn banerjee Sudharak ..............N N Sen
Bengalee S N banerjee
Indian Mirror N N Sen
Voice of india Dadabhai Naoroji
Sudharak GK Gokhale
Indian Mirror N N Sen
Voice of india Dadabhai Naoroji
Sudharak GK Gokhale
@joyjitpal said:Bengalee S N banerjeeIndian MirrorN N SenVoice of indiaDadabhai NaorojiSudharakGK Gokhale
yup! no one here seems to be geared upto it yet
hmmmm so taiyari shuru kar di tum logon ne good new thread wo bhi sirf GS ke liye sahi hai wese bhi GS hi main hindrance hai Pre mein
For a highly competitive exam like IAS long term dedication is must so this image might help you pplz during the Exam preparation
Ok here are some questions answers will be posted in due course of time
1) Consider the following statements and identify the incorrect one?
1.India was the top producer of tea for nearly a century, but recently USA has overtaken India as the top tea producer due to increased land availability.
2. Coffee production in India is dominated in the hill tracts of South Indian states, with the state of Kerala accounting 53% followed by Karnataka (28%) and Tamil Nadu (11%).
Correct code:
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
2) Optical and radio telescopes are built on the ground but X-ray astronomy is possible only from satellites orbiting the earth. Why?
(a) Since the wavelength and frequency of the X-rays are very low hence they can not penetrate the layers of atmosphere.
(b) X-rays face interference by different electromagnetic waves used in communication.
(c) Atmosphere absorbs X-rays, while visible and radiowaves can penetrate it.
(d) X-rays have higher wavelength hence they scatter easily in the atmosphere and can not bring the satisfactory fruits.
3) Which of the following statements is correct about the lowest level in an Ecological Pyramid?
a) It has less energy than the top level.
b) It has more energy than the top level.
c) It has the same amount of energy as the top level.
d) None of the above.
4) With regard to the Union Budget 2012-13, consider the following statements:
1.The concept of Effective Revenue Deficit
2.Fertiliser Management System
3.The Central Plan Scheme Monitoring System
4.Goods & Services Tax Network
5.Advance Pricing Agreement
Which of the above statements is/are measure to bring about Fiscal Consolidation?
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 2, 3 and 4 only
c) 1, 2 , 3, 4 and 5
d) 1, 2 , 3 and 4
5) Which one of the following observations is not true in regard to the Indigo revolt of 1859-60 in India?
(a) It was the most militant and widespread peasants agitation just after the Revolt of 1857.
(b) One of the major reasons for the success of the revolt was the complete unity among Hindu and Muslim peasants.
(c) The Christian Missionaries opposed the indigo peasants in their struggle.
(d) The government's response to the revolt was not as harsh as in the case of civil rebellions.
6) Consider the following statements about Grassland ecosystem of India:
1. A Bugyal is a high altitude alpine grass lands in Uttarakhand.
2. Banni form a belt of Wet grassland ecosystem on the outer southern edge of the desert of the marshy salt flats of Rann of Kutch, Gujarat.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
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