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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) | Key Highlights for UPSC & State PSC Exams

What is  Hyperbaric oxygen therapy,  HBOT?  Key Points for UPSC & State PSC Exams Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a medical treatment in which a person is exposed to pure oxygen (100%) in a pressurized environment (more than 1 atm) .  Hyperbaric - The word indicates the pressure greater than 1 atm  It is often used to treat medical conditions such as decompression sickness which may cause due to Scuba diving, carbon monoxide poisoning, and non-healing wounds .  It is also being studied for its potential use in treating other conditions such as traumatic brain injury, stroke, and autism. Why in News? Bollywood actor Anupam Kher shares video of Anil Kapoor inside Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Chamber which went viral. How to prepare HBOT topic for UPSC & State PSC Exams In the UPSC exam, a candidate may be asked about the uses, benefits, and potential drawbacks of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. They may be asked to explain the physiological mechanisms behind HBOT or to discuss the

KAS or IAS | Which is better? | Comparing Kerala Administrative Service (KAS) & Indian Administrative Service (IAS)

This article compares Kerala Administrative Service (KAS) & Indian Administrative Service (IAS) or Indian Civil Services; like in the service nature, service environment/location, administrative profile, salary & perks, promotions, service easiness etc. This article is a complete solution for those who still enquires about Which one is better KAS or IAS? When will I get IAS from KAS? Why IAS is more challenging service than KAS? Why KAS is better than IAS? etc. Read the complete article. Basic Comparison of KAS & UPSC Civil Services (IAS) Selection: (Examination Conducted by) KAS : Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) - State wide examination. Civil Services : Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) - Nation wide examination. Service Nature (Location of Service) KAS - Kerala State Services. Location of service can be anywhere in Kerala. UPSC Civil Services - All India / Central Services. Location of service can be anywhere in India. St

When will be the next KAS Examination | അടുത്ത കെഎസ് പരീക്ഷ 2022 വര്‍ഷം നടക്കുമോ | Kerala Administrative Service Exam Schedule

Many aspirants are waiting for next Kerala Administrative Service examination to be held in the year 2022. Lots of people used to ask us when will be the next KAS Examination? whether it will be conducted in the year 2022. What is the exam schedule for Kerala Administrative Service exam , when will be KAS notification 2022 etc.  This blog post is a complete and personally authentic solution to your KAS related enquiry. As you all know Kerala Administrative Service is a lucrative service under Government of Kerala. It is the only examination in Kerala conducted by Kerala PSC, where you will be inducted as Group A Gazetted Officer rank apart from Deputy Collector examination (guess). So it is common that all the Keralites will target this examination.  Once you are inducted, you will be posted as Junior Time Scale officer with salary in hand around Rs. 80000 (Eighty Thousand Rupees) to 1 Lakh Rupees which is awesome. Details of salary is available in this blog. Link is as mentioned be

Manufacturing Sector in Kerala | Overview, Present Condition, Concerns, Government Measures & Way Forward | Kerala Economy for KAS Exam

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This article discuss about manufacturing sector or the secondary sector of the economy of Kerala. Here it explains the overview of manufacturing sector in Kerala, its present conditions, concerns in this labour intensive sector, measures taken by Government of Kerala and the sustainable solutions and way forward. This topic is relevant to the Kerala economy syllabus of Kerala Administrative Service examination. The contents are explained as key points. Overview of Manufacturing Sector in Kerala Traditional industries like mat-weaving, handlooms, bamboo products.  A textile factory was started at Quilon in 1881.  Industrial development of Travancore - Sir C.P. Ramaswamy Iyer.  Aluminium Company at Eloor, Travancore Sugars and Chemicals Limited, Ogale Glass Factory, Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Limited.  Cochin State - coconut oil and textiles - Pushpagiri Weaving Mills started at Thrissur in 1908. Malabar – Basel Mission.  1940s - export-oriented plantations and a

Sri Narayana Guru & Renaissance in Kerala | Contributions of Sri Narayana Guru in Social Reform Movements in India | KAS Mains Practise Question 2

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This article is all about Sri Narayana Guru and his contributions to social reform movements in India including renaissance in Kerala. Here we discuss 2 sample questions related to Sri Narayana Guru which can be good practise questions for Kerala Administrative Service Mains Examination. The questions are as follows. Q.1 Discuss the role of Sri Narayana Guru in social reform movements in India. Introduction Sri Narayana Guru is a saint, prophet and social reformer from Kerala. His words and deeds ignited sparks of revolution that led to a remarkable cultural renaissance in the profligate society of Kerala. Contributions of Sri Narayana Guru in Social Reform Movements in India. 1. Temple entry Aravipuram Movement was launched by Sri Narayana Guru in 1888. On that day, Sri Narayana Guru defied the religious restrictions traditionally placed on the Ezhava community, and consecrated an idol of Shiva at Aravipuram.  In 1925 Guru supported the famous Vaikom Satyagraha movement,

Kerala Floods | Causes of Floods in Kerala | Dam Mismanagement | Solutions & Way Forward | KAS Mains Practise Question 1

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This article explains about Kerala floods, causes or reasons for floods in Kerala, how the mismanagement of dams worsened the impact of flood, Kasturirangan & Madhav Gadgil Committee reports on protection of Western Ghats and the solutions and way forward to be implemented in case of floods in Kerala if at all it happens in future. This can be a model question for Kerala Administrative Service Mains Examination. The answer to this KAS mains model question (Q. Among the various factors that contributed to Kerala floods, dam mis management has had a major role to play. Examine) can presented in the following manner.  Introduction  Kerala Flood occurred in 2018 & 2019 August was one of the worst havoc in the present century. It can be described as a  combination of natural as well as man-made disaster.  Reasons for floods in Kerala  More than average rainfall received in Kerala. Change in land use patterns and climate change. Incursions into catchment areas of ri

Economy of Kerala State | Kerala Economy Syllabus Wise Study Material for KAS Exam | Prelims & Mains | KAS Tutor

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This article is all about economy of Kerala state explained based on the Kerala economy syllabus of Kerala Administrative Service (KAS) examination prelims and mains. Here we discuss the the Economy of Kerala from pre-independence era (before 1947) to recent Covid period (2020). Economy of Kerala State and Kerala Model Development is the two pillar that the KAS Kerala Economy Syllabus is aligned to. The article explain how the feudalistic and agrarian backward economy of Kerala during its formative years transformed in to egalitarian service sector dominant economy after Liberalisation, Privatisation & Globalisation (LPG) reforms in 1991 and then to a world class 'Kerala Model' in 2020. Because of the high social indicators and qualitative model of development, Kerala is world example by its 'Kerala Model of Development'. There is comparison done between Gujarat Model of Development. The video discusses the condition of the economy of Kerala state based on histor