Rajyasabha | Indian Constitution

Council of States
upper house of the Parliament
maximum of 250 members
members of the House are indirectly elected by state and territorial legislatures using single transferable votes, while the President can appoint 12 members for their contributions to art, literature, science, and social services.
Period 6 years
The Vice-President of India is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
First meeting 13 May 1952
Must be at least 30 years old indian citizen
Rajya Sabha is not subject to dissolution.However it can be prorogued by the President.

Dr Palpu | Kerala Renaissance

Born on 1863 Born at Pettah (Thiruvananthapuram) Name Padmanabhan Palpu The first Medical Graduate from Ezhava Community in Travancore The Founder of Ezhava Maha Sabha ( 1896 ) Founder of Malabar Economic Union (Motto : Thrive through industry) known as "Political Father of the Ezhavas" Leader of Ezhava Memorial and he is also associated with Malayali Memorial (3rd signatory) Died in 25 Jan 1950 (a day before India became a Republic) Questions 1. Who tried to form an organisation called Ezhava Sabha - Dr. Palpu ( Full Time Junior Language Teacher Sanskrit 2020 ) 2019 1. Who founded Malabar Economic Union - Dr. P. Palpu ( Assistant Professor Biochemistry 2019 ) 2018 1. Who among the following person is known as the ‘Political Father of the Ezhavas’ - Dr. Palpu ( Lineman- Public Works 2018 ) 2. Dr. Palpu is in connection with ( Pharmacist II 2018 ) (A)Ezhava Memorial (B)Civic Rights Agitat...

Thycaud Ayya | Kerala Renaissance

Born in 1814 Born at Nagalapuram (Tamilnadu) The first social reformer in kerala Original name Subbarayan Also known as Ayya Swamikal, Sivarajayogi, Superintendent Ayya, Great Guru of Guru Guru of Sree Narayana Guru , Chattampi Swamikal and Ayyankali Disciple of Vaikunda Swamikal Chattambi Swamikal introduced Sri Narayana Guru to Thycaud Ayya Swati Tirunal invited Thycaud Ayya to his palace and became his disciple He started "Panthibhojanam" (inter-dining) in Kerala Famous saying: "intha ulagathil oru jaathi oru matham oru kadavul" Work - Brahmotharakandom Died in 1909 Question 1.What was the original name of Thycaud Ayya - Subbarayan ( Laboratory Technical Assistant Textile Weaving 2018 ) 2. The social reformer who conducted Pantibhojanam for the first time in India - Thycaud Ayya ( Liaison Officer cum Assistant Personnel Officer- KELPALM 2018 ) 3. Who was the main disciple of Vaikunda Swamikal - ...

Ayya Vaikunda Swamikal | Kerala Renaissance

Born on 1809 Place : Swamithoppu ,Tamil Nadu First name : Mudi Choodum Perumal ( due to heavy protest from upper class name changed to Muthukutty because at that time only upper castes were allowed to use the names of gods as their names) He called the British Rule as Rule of White Devil (Ven Neechan) He called the Travancore Rule as Rule of black Devil ( Neechan) Founder of Samathwa Samajam (1836) 'Samatva Samajam' probably the first social organization of Kerala The founder of the Spiritual thoughts Ayyavazhi (The Path of the father) Ayyavazhi tamil film was based on the life of Ayya Vaikundar Publication - Akilathirattu ,Arul Nool (to share ideas of Ayyavazhi) At Tiruchendur, Vaikunda Swamikal attained enlightenment and assumed the title 'Vaikundar' Conducted religious event Thuvayal panthi He is the first to install mirror for worshipping in South India Founded Temple Nizhal Thankal Constructed public well for people. Muthira Ki...

Sahodaran Ayyappan | kerala Renaissance

Born on 1889 Born at Cherai (Ernakulam) Founder of Sahodara Sangham in 1917 at Cherai Founder of the monthly "Sahodaran" Founder editor of the magazine Yuktivadi Founder of Sree Narayana Sevika Samajam , Vidhyaposhini Sabha Sahodara Sangham organised Mishra Bhojanam in 1917 at Cherai (a grand feast of all castes sitting together under one roof) Also known as Pulaya Ayyappan Father of Modern Malayalam Oratory The founder of the Newspaper " Velakkaran " Famous slogans - "No Caste, No Religion, No God" Book - Kasimahatmyam Maveli naadu vaanidum kaalam and Poem Sahodari Kurathi written by him Died on 1968 Questions 1. Misrabhojanam (Mixed Feast for all castes) was organised by - K. Ayyappan ( SCIENTIFIC ASSISTANT 2018 ) 2.Sahodaran Ayyappan organized Inter dining in 1917 at - Cherai ( Senior Lecturer in Paediatrics NCA 2018 ) 3. Who started the newspaper ‘Velakkaran’ - Sahodaran Ayyapp...

Kerala District Formation

Thiruvananthapuram : 1 Nov 1956 Thrissur :1 Nov 1956 Kollam : 1 Nov 1956 Kottayam : 1 Nov 1956 Palakkad : 1 Jan 1957 Kannur : 1 Jan 1957 Kozhikode : 1 Jan 1957 Alappuzha : 17 Aug 1957 Ernakulam : 1 Apr 1958 Malappuram : 16 Jun 1969 Idukki : 26 Jan 1972 Wayanad : 1 Nov 1980 Pathanamthitta : 1 Nov 1982 Kasaragod : 24 May 1984 At the time of formation(1 Nov 1956), Kerala had only five districts: Thiruvananthapuram ,Thrissur, Kollam, Kottayam and Malabar. On 1 January 1957, the Malabar district was divided into the districts of Palakkad, Kannur and Kozhikode. Questions 1. Ernakulam District was formed on - April 1, 1958 ( Fireman 2017 ) 2. The district , kasargod came into being in - 1984 ( Fireman 2017) 3. കേരളത്തിൽ അവസാനം രൂപം കൊണ്ട ജില്ല - കാസർകോട് ( Process Server - Judicial 2018 ) Next

Chavara Kuriakose Elias Achan | Kerala Renaissance

Born on 1805 Born at Kainakary (Alappuzha) He was an Indian Catholic priest Father of literacy in Kerala Founder of First Catholic Sanskrit School at Mannanam Founder of CMI Church (Carmelites of Mary Immaculate) “school along with every church" was introduced by him for giving free education and knowledge for everyone (Pallikoodam) Introduced Pidiyari System He was the first to establish a printing press in Kerala without foreign support (Mannanam in Kottayam) First book published from Mannanam - Jnanapeeyusham Beatified( വാഴ്ത്തപ്പെട്ട ) on 1986 by John Pole second Canonized( വിശുദ്ധനായി ) by Pope Francis in 2014 Died in 1871 Tomb at Mannanam Book - Atmanutapam Questions 1. Mar Kuriakose Elias Chavara established a Sanskrit school at - Mannanam ( Assistant Professor Pharmacology NCA 2019 ) 2018 1. Who is known as the Father of Kerala Literacy - Kuriakose Elias Chavara ( ASSISTANT ENGINEER ELEC...

Vagbhatananda | kerala Renaissance

Born on 1885 Born at Patyam (Kannur) Real name Kunjikannan Also known as Balaguru⁠⁠⁠ Called as Malabar Sree Narayana Guru magazine - Shivayoga Vilasam , Atmavidhya Kahalam founder of Atma Vidya Sangam and started journel Abhinava Keralam (1921) Abhinava Keralam started with the slogan of Atmavidyasangham, 'Awake, remember the Lord Almighty, get up immediately and fight against injustice' ( ഉണരുവിൻ, അഖിലേശനെ സ്മരിപ്പിൻ ക്ഷണമെഴുന്നേൽപ്പിൻ, അനീതിയോടെതിർപ്പിൻ) Started a Sanskrit study center ' Tatwa Prakashika ' in 1906 at Kozhikode Started an agricultural bank 'Uralunkal Aikyananaya Sangham' Prohibited the custom 'Ettu - Mattu' He is credited with linking caste and religious reformation with that of nationalist movement Books - Atmavidya, Adhyatmayudham, Prarthananjali Died in 1939⁠ Questions 1. The ‘Tatwa Prakasika Ashram’ was started by - Vagbhatananda ( Junior Language Teacher Hindi 2018 ) 2. Atma V...

Clocks | Maths

The clock represents two things- minutes and hour. The smaller one is hour hand . The larger one is minute hand. The minute hand makes one complete rotation (360°) in 60 minute . The angle traced by minute hand in 1 min = 360/60= 6° The hour hand makes one complete rotation (360°) in 12 hours. The angle traced by hour hand in 1 hour = 360/12= 30° The angle traced by hour hand in 1 min = 30/60= 1/2° The hands of the clock are opposite to each other for 11 times in 12 hours and 22 times in a day. Between 5 and 7 the hands are at opposite direction only once at 6’ O clock The hands of the clock coincide each other for 11 times in 12 hours and 22 times in a day. Between 11 and 1 the hands coincide only once at 12’ O clock The hands are at right angles 44 times in a day Angle between hour hand and minute hand is 30H - 11/2 M H - hour , M - Minute If the angle exceeds 180° subtract from 360° ignore the...

Swadeshabhimani Ramakrishna Pillai | Kerala Renaissance

Born on 25 may 1878 Born at Neyyattinkara (Thiruvananthapuram) Started Newspaper Keralan. Hence Pen name - Keralan Worked with Magazine - Kerala Patrika Started Sarada Magazine Ramakrishna Pillai become the editor of Swadeshabhimani News Paper - 1906 His criticism of the Diwan of Travancore, P. Rajagopalachari about corruption and injustice in the society and the Sree moolam Thirunal finally resulted in sealing of the newspaper. Ramakrishna Pillai was arrested and exiled from Travancore in 1910. The Autobiography of Ramakrishna Pillai - Ente Nadu Kadathal Vyazhavatta Smaranakal autobiography of his wife Kalyanikkutty Amma about their life. Translated biography of Benjamin Franklin (Malayalam) , Karl Marx (Malayalam) Statue of Swadeshabhimani Ramakrishna Pillai is situated at - Palayam (Thiruvananthapuram) Died on : 28 March 1916 Questions 1.Which one of the following newspaper was associated with K. Ramakrishna Pillai -...

Kerala Psc Previous Questions| Constitution 2018 | Part 2

51.The concept of fraternity used in the preamble has been taken from ( HSST Political Science 2018 ) (A)USA (B)France (C)U. K. (D)Italy 52.Right to Education was enacted in : ( Pharmacist Gr II Homoeo 2018 ) (A)1986 (B)1993 (C)2005 (D)2009 53. Which Amendment of the Constitution raised the term of Lok sabha from the original 5 years term to 6 years ? ( HSST SANSKRIT 2018 ) (A) 44th Amendment (B) 39thAmendment (C) 42nd Amendment (D) 38th Amendment 54. The MGNREGA is to be implemented mainly by ( HSST Junior Commerce 2018 ) (A) Grama Sabha (B) Grama Panchayath (C) Block Panchayath (D) District Panchayath 55.In which schedule of the Constitution deals with Union List, State List and Concurrent List ? ( Sr Lecturer in Radiodiagnosis NCA 2018 ) (A)Tenth Schedule (B)Seventh Schedule (C)Sixth Schedule (D)Ninth Schedule 56.The President of India takes the oath in the presence of who among the following? ( Lecturer in Biochemistry ...

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