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Technical
100 Marks
Workshop Instructor/Demonstrator in Printing Technology
Recruitment by Kerala PSC for the post of Workshop Instructor/Demonstrator in Printing Technology in the Technical Education Department.
120m
11s
#kerala-psc#technical-education#printing-technology#diploma-level#instructor
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Essentials of Electronics Engineering
Sec 1
Active and passive devices– LED .review only – working, applications, comparison of LED lighting and CFL lighting– 5 V, diagram and explanation .Full wave rectifier, power supply– with bridge rectifier and 7805 .SMPS –block diagram and advantages– Integrated circuits .SMDs .advantages– Static electricity .precautions in .handling electronic circuits.Health hazards of e-waste.Block diagram .Comp– Online and off line .UPS and inverter .Differentiate .Battery selection for UPS and inverter– UPS.Simple block diagram of 8 bit microcontrollers–.application.CDMA and GSM–.Compare .2G and 3G technologies.ON / OFF to push, push to OFF, push to ON, ON / OFF, SPST, DPST, Working and application of limit switches, proximity switches, relays .DPDT.
Offset, Gravure, Flexo, Screen, Digital and Press– OnDemand Variable Data Printing
Sec 2
and Advantages .how screen printing works, what mainly used for, machines.disadvantages of Offset, Gravure, Screen, Flexo and Digital printing .OnDemand.Offset– Gravure, operations, types, machine design considerations – design.oxygraphy works, what mainly used for, digital printing machines– digital printing.printing–.Future trends in printing .various targets used.suitable works for gravure Flexo, considerations, types, machine design– how types.types of screen printing– how screen printing works, what mainly used for, screen printing.variable data printing– workflow, data mail formats .Quality and quality assurance in.
Technical Mathematics
Sec 3
Applications of integration– Area bounded by a curve and X or Y axis, d solutions of differential equations using the method of variable separable, solutions of linear differential equations of first order.Binomial Series–.Expansions using Binomial theorem.Coordinate geometry– Equations to a straight line –slope -, intercept form, intercept form, Angle between two lines, condition for two lines to be perpendicular, parallel.Determinants– Evaluation of second and third order, minors and cofactors, solutions of simultaneous linear equation in three unknown using Cramer’s rule.Differentiation– Limits and continuity, derivatives of functions, equation to .Tangents and Normals .Maxima and Minima of functions of one variable.Integration of functions–.Integration of different types of functions.Matrices–.Identity of Matrices, matrix operations, adjoint and inverse.Trigonometric functions– Trigonometric .Signs of functions in each quadrant, applications of the values of angles, properties of trigonometric functions, identities sin (A ± B), cos (A ± B) and tan (A ± B).
Paper, Ink and Auxiliary Materials for Printing
Sec 4
Auxiliary materials– characteristics and types, strength of materials – Blanket, plate .and material properties.Ink– constituents, ink manufacture, qualities, drying methods, types of inks, characteristics, physical and chemical properties, ink testing methods.Paper–Raw materials, paper manufacture, paper characteristics, paper grains, characteristics, sizes, water marks, testing methods, physical and chemical properties, warehousing .paper.Press management factors, Eco friendly and Lean production parameters.
Post Press– Finish, Binding Packaging and Operations
Sec 5
Binding– tools, materials and equipments, material calculation, qualities required, sewing methods, book binding operations, end papers, indexing, special protective, coating, coating on printed surface, electro, aqueous coating, electron beam coating .ultraviolet coating etc.Post press machines– Packaging – tools, materials and equipments, qualities required, dies for packaging, packaging machinery, types of packages, packaging .considerations, specialised finishing techniques.
Basic Electrical Engineering
Sec 6
AC circuit with R, L, C .Resistance, Capacitance and inductance, simple solution of typical AC circuit with resistance, impedance, power and power .factor.Earthing. lightning protection.Electrical supply and load and its functioning, division of voltage and current in a parallel and series circuit– simple problems, units, consumption of power and energy, solution of DC circuit with calculation of energy .in an installation.Review with discussion of electric current, potential difference, power, EMF, resistance and its laws, Ohm’s law and series parallel circuit, electromagnetism, generation of AC and D.C supply.
Basic Civil Engineering
Sec 7
Masonry –brick masonry, English bond and Flemish bond .(One brick( rubble masonry types. wall.Parts of building– foundation – types of foundations – spread footing, isolated footing, combined footing, Raft, pile and well foundations.instruments, different types, bench mark, reduced level of Levelling instr points, reduction of levels by height of collimation method, booking of field notes.Modern survey .)simple problem(– instruments – Electronics, Total station.theodolite, Distomath.Aggregates .types & requirements of good aggregates.Brick–characteristics, varieties and strength of good brick.Cement– varieties and grade of cement and its uses.Concrete–grades of concrete as per SI code, water content ratio, Workability, mixing, batching, compaction and curing.Steel .types of steel for reinforcement bars, steel structural sections.Chain surveying– principles, instruments, ranging, and chaining survey .lines, field work and field book, selection of survey stations, units of land area.
Managing Fonts and Type, Page Layout, Formatting and Halftoning
Sec 8
Fonts, terms and definitions, units and measurements, kinds of fonts, fonts in bitmap, vector and layout programs, print design considerations, formats– file, graphic types, halftoning, post scripts, formats–digital, pixel to half tone dots, scanners, dots, gain and loss, bitmap– archiving, working with images, resampling and resolution, gamut, pantone, vector graphics– spot, colour mode, patterns, gradients and banding, colour .etc, page layout, preflight, job organisation, page layout capabilities .planning, estimating and scheduling.
PDF, RIP and Prepress Requirements–, Colour Management, Proofing
Sec 9
Prepress requirements– System and accessories, CTP, CTC, MTC, colour balance, digital document, compression in colour correction, BGR to CYMK conversion, idea, PDF and RIP, working with colour in PDF–, RIP and preflighting.Proofing– Proofing method, digital proofers, press proof, CIE Lab and values, colour .problems, various surface preparation techniques.
General Knowledge, Current Affairs and Renaissance in Kerala
Sec 10
Purogamana Sahithya Anamagama Sahithya, Novel, Drama, Poetry, Library movement etc.SDNS Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Vala Samudaya Parishkarana Sabha, Brahmo Samaj, Arya Samaj etc.Malabar mutinies, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention Movement etc.Temple Entry Act, Proclamation. Ezhava Memorial, Malayali Memorial etc.Upper cloth revolts. Channar agitation, Vaikom Satyagraha, Guruvayoor Satyagraha, Paliyam Satyagraha, Kuttamkulam Satyagraha, Temple Entry Satyagraha.Barrister G P Pillai, K T Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Kesavan, K A Gopal, T R Krishnaswamy, R Krishnapillai.Joseph, Kuttipuzha Krishnapillai and others.P K Velayudhan, K P Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P Velukkutty Arayan, V C Kunhiraman, Kunnukuzhi Krishnan, Dr. Ayyathan Gopalan, C M Iyer, C Kesavan.Poikayil Yohannan (Kumaraguru) Dr. Sivaraja Brahmananda Vagbhadananda, Palakkunnath Abraham, Pampady John Joseph, Mampuram Thangal, Sadasivan Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Mannathu Padmanabhan, T V Makthi Thangal, Vakkam Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Pattathiripad L Elias, Kuriakose Chavara.Thycadu Ayya, Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyankali. Chattampi Swamikal.Asan, Changampuzha Krishnapillai, Ponnukunnam Varkey, S K Pottekkatt, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer, Kesava Dev and others.Kodungalloor Kunjikkuttan Thampuran, Kerala Varma Valiyakoil Thampuran, O Chandumenon, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Kandathil Varghese Mappila.Ameen, Prabhatham, Yugadeepam, Yukthivadi etc.Malayala Manorama, Mathrubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarasi, Kesari, AI Aman, Bhashaposhini, Swadesabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Rajyam, etc.Introduction to English education- various missionary organisations and their founding-functioning.National institutions, factories, printing press etc. of education.Akkamma.Parvathi Nenminimangalam, Aryapallam, V A Kuttimalu Amma, Lalithambika Antharjanam, Anna Chandy, Cheriyan, Lalitha Prabhu and others.Amendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations- Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive- Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights- Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles. -Fundamental Duties.Salient features of the Constitution-Preamble -Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts and etc.
Basic Mechanical Engineering
Sec 11
Definition–, classification, two stroke engines, four stroke engines and two stroke engines, working of two stroke engines with help of line sketches, comparison between two stroke and four stroke engines, comparison between petrol and diesel engines, function of fly wheel, clutch, gearbox, propeller shaft and differential in power transmission, explain with sketch the working line of differential, briefly explain power transmission of 4 wheel vehicle with .diagram.Introduction–, classification of power plants, working of hydro electric power plant with schematic sketches– working of thermal (Steam and Diesel) power plant with schematic sketches– working of nuclear power .plant with schematic sketches.
Administrative
100 Marks
Welfare Officer
Recruitment by Kerala PSC for the post of Welfare Officer in Plantation Corporation of Kerala Ltd.
120m
6s
#kerala-psc#welfare#administration#sociology#labour-laws
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Concept: Administration, Organisation, Management, Administrative Process
Sec 1
Planning-Organising-Staffing-Directing-Co-ordinating-Reporting and Budgeting
Office Management
Sec 2
inventory controlpurchase procedurerecording of proceduresData banksMaintenance of filesManagement Information Systems (MIS)Principles and Practicesrecords
Sociology of Indian society
Sec 3
Caste and politicscharacteristicsemerging changes in caste system in modern societycommunalismcorruptionregionalismterrorismviolence against womenjointnuclearlinguistic and religious differences in Indiachanging trendsdivorcedomestic violencefamily courtreligious variationsunity in diversity
Communication
Sec 4
communication skillsconcepts and processelectronic media on communicationethics of communicationimportance of media in communicationinter personal communicationinterviewsessentialsgroup communicationsmeetings and conferencesprinciples of effective communicationtelephone talkbusiness enquiryexecution of ordersfeaturesimportanceobjectivesreport writingstructure of business letters
The Industrial Dispute Act, 1947
Sec 5
Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1960Payment of Wages Act, 1936The Minimum Wages Act 1948The Payment of Bonus Act 1965The Workmen's Compensation Act 1923Trade Union Act,1926
Concept of Welfare, Welfare State
Sec 6
meaning and purposesocial security measures for workersSocial InsuranceSocial SecuritySocial WelfareThe Plantation Labour Act, 1951
Medical
100 Marks
Assistant Surgeon ||| Casuality Medical Officer
Recruitment by Kerala PSC for Assistant Surgeon/Casualty Medical Officer in the Health Services Department. This post is open to MBBS graduates.
105m
22s
#kerala-psc#medical#doctor#health-services#mbbs
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HUMAN ANATOMY
Sec 1
Abdomen, Pelvis and PerineumBrain and Spinal CordGeneral AnatomyGeneral EmbryologyGeneticsHead and NeckLower LimbThoraxUpper Limb
OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
Sec 2
Abnormal presentations and management: Occipito posterior position, Breech presentation, transverse lie, brow/face presentationCaesarean section (indications, complications)CPD, obstructed labourHypertonic contractions, hypotonic contractions and incoordinate uterine actionVaginal delivery after caesareanElderly primi, grand multipara, Rh negative, Gynaecological disorders complicating pregnancyIntrauterine deathIUGRMultiple pregnanciesPost datismPreterm laborPROM (Premature rupture of membranes)Abnormal puerperium: cause clinical presentation investigations and managementAbortions: Types, aetiopathology, investigations and managementAcceleration of labor and drugs used in laborAntenatal care: objectives of antenatal care routine antenatal check up, Assessment of period of gestation, obstetric examination, general examination, other system examination Clinical monitoring of maternal and fetal well being, detect abnormalityBreast feedingCommon problems in Pregnancy - Oedema, Pruritis, heart burn, piles, varicose veins, clothing and foot ware, exercise, sex, hygiene, nutrition, rest, drug in pregnancyContraception: various methods and devices, selection of patients, counselling of the Couples, follow up, side effects, complications, and failure ratesDelivery: stages of labour, management of first of labourDrugs: Immunisation, drug prescription relevant blood examination, urine examination and interpretation of the results and physiological changes in pregnancyDummy pelvis, Mannequins resuscitation of newbornEctopic pregnancy: aetiopatholgy, early diagnosis, late diagnosis, clinical features, differential diagnosis and principles of management (conservative, medical and surgical)Fetal surveillanceFetomaternal medicine: Screening for congenital abnormalities, blood tests (maternal and fetal) Amniotic fluid analysis, fetal tissue biopsyFetal distress: definition, diagnosis and management neonatal resuscitation, care of newborn, examination of newborn and identifying congenital abnormalities, jaundice in newbornAbnormal hysterectomyAbnormal menstruation – definition, classification, clinical features and principles of investigations, diagnosis and managementNormal menstrual cycle – physiology of menstruationAbnormal vaginal discharge: causes, clinical examination, diagnosis, investigation and management. Counselling regarding prevention of STD’sAcute abdomenAdolescent medicine (Gynaecology)Amenorrhoea: Definition, classification, causes, investigations and managementAnalgesiaColposcopy: Principles instrument, procedureCorrection of enterocele, diagnosis and operation for vault prolapseDysfunctional uterine bleeding and postmenopausal bleeding: Definition, causes, investigations and managementEndocrinologyEndometriosis: aetiopathology, classification, clinical features, diagnosis and management, contraceptionEndoscopy in gynaecological practiceGenital infections: STDs, PID, HIV infection and AIDS, genital TB – aetiopathology, diagnosis and principles of managementGenital injuries including fistulae: Causes, diagnosis, clinical features, and principles of management and preventionHormonal therapy: when to give, when not to give, type of hormones with dosage, duration of hormonal therapy, complications and contraindications for hormonal therapyHysteroscopy: Principles, indications, instrumentation, procedure, steps in present gynaecological practices and complications.Infertility: Types, definition, causes, counselling, examination of couple and essential investigations, ART: various methods of assisted reproductive techniques, setting up of ART labLaproscopy: Principles, indications, instrumentation, procedure, complication, scope of laproscopy in gynaecological practicesMedical termination of pregnancy, evacuation of incomplete Abortion tubal ligation, IUCD insertionNeoplasms of genital tract – Benign and malignant, aetiopathology, clinical feature, diagnosis, principles of management and cancer screening and preventive aspectsOperative gynaecology: Indications, complications of D&C, cervical biopsyOvarian tumoursManagement of fever, skin wound complications, complications like burst abdomen, intraperitoneal bleeding and intra peritoneal collections, instruments, specimens etc.Routine management of postoperative patient like IV fluids, drugs, antibiotics, ambulation, nutritionRadical procedure for malignancyUrological problemsVaginal hysterectomy, sling proceduresHyperemesis gravidarum: definition, aetiopathology, clinical features advice and drug therapyInduction of labor (various methods of induction – merits and demerits)Labour monitoring partogram, Labour analgesiaManagement of second stage of labour (vaginal delivery with episiotomy)Active management of third stage of laborOther complications of third stage of labor and managementPrevention of PPH, Management of PPHMechanism of labourAnaemia in pregnancyDiabetes in pregnancyHeart disease complicating pregnancyHypertensive disorders of pregnancyJaundice in pregnancy Haemorrhage and coagulation disorders in obstetrics and immunology in pregnancyThyroid disorders, immunological disorders like SLE, ACLA, and thrombophilia complicating pregnancyUTI, hepatitis, TB, chest disease complicating pregnancyVeneral disease, infections, HIV complicating pregnancyMTP Act, Legal and ethical aspects, methods, complications and managementNormal LabourAssisted breech delivery, breech extractionCaesarean sectionCervical encirclage extra amniotic instillation and manual removal of placentaExternal cephalic version, internal podalic versionIndication and steps of the procedure of episiotomyInstrumental evacuationVacuum extraction, forceps deliveryPhysiology of onset of labor, fetal skull and pelvisPregnancy - Diagnosis, Clinical features, differential diagnosis, relevant tests and the principles underlying the testsRecurrent pregnancy loss: causes, investigations and managementTrophoblastic diseases: aetiopathology, classification, clinical features, diagnosis, management, long term follow up and complicationsUltrasound examinationUltrasound MRI in obstetrics: diagnostic and interventional
OPHTHALMOLOGY
Sec 3
Acute conjunctivitis, Trachoma, Allergic conjunctivitis, Pingencula, pterygium, Xerosis/ bitot spots, Dry eye, Angular conjunctivitis, neonatal conjunctivitis, subconj hemorrhager, D/D of conjunctival and limbal noduleAngle closure glaucoma, open angle glaucoma, steroid induced glaucoma, lens induced glaucoma including surgery and managementAwareness of amblyopia, types of squint, paralytic, non-paralyticCataract and management, cong. Conditions, surgery and complications, lens abnormality, secondary glaucomas, congenital glaucomaCauses of blindnessCauses of sudden / partial / painless dimension of visionCentral retinal artery occlusion, central retinal vein occlusion, retinal detachment, retinopathy of prematurity, retinitis pigmentosa, retinoblastoma, Pappilledema, optic neuritis, optic atrophyChemical injuries, open globe injuries, closed globe injuries and first aid treatment including sympathetic injuries.Chronic conjunctivitis, Dry eye, membraneous conjunctivitis, Inclusion conjunctivitisChronic side effects of systemic medication, local anaesthetics, viscoelastics, steroid and NSAIDSCommon causes of proptosis, orbital cellulites, cavernous sinus thrombosisCorneal Inflammations: Corneal ulcers-bacterial, fungal, viral, Mooren’s ulcer, Vitamin A deficiency and keratomalacia, exposure keratitis, neuroparlytic keratitis, corneal blindness, eye banking, eye donation, keratoplasty, arcus senilis, corneal oedema, deep / interstitial keratitis, degenerations and dystrophies, overview of keratorefractive surgery.Dacryocystitis – congenital, acute, chronic, epiphoraDefinition and types of blindness.Ectropion entropion, trichiasis, ptosis, Iagophthalmos, symblepharon, blepharitis, Chalazion, refractive error, myopia, hypermetropia, Astigmatism, presbyopia, aphakia / pseduophakia, Anisometropia, overview of keratorefractive surgery.Enucleation – Indication, techniqueEye and systemic diseases including AIDSEye campsFundus changes in diabetes, hypertension, anaemias, pregnancy induced hypertension, haematological disorders, myopiaIridocylitis, Panophthalmitis, EndophthalmitisLasers in OphthalmologyNPCB, Vision 2020Ocular malignancy – retinoblastoma and malignant melanoma of choroidPharmacologyPhotocoagulationPromotion of eye donationRetinal vascular diseasesScleritis, episcleritisSiderosis bulbi, Chalcosis, medico legal aspects.Symptomatic disturbances of vision, overview of recent advances in ophthalmologySynchisis syntillans, Asteroid hyalosis.Systemic associations of uveitis, Choroiditis, Coloboma iris, ocular albinism, vitreous hemorrhage – causes
PSYCHIATRY
Sec 4
Aetiological factors in psychiatric disordersBipolar disordersClassification of psychiatric disordersClinical interview and mental state examinationDepressive disordersLegal aspects of psychiatryMajor manifestation of psychiatric illnessNeurotic, stress related and somatoform disordersOrganic brain syndromeSchizophreniaSleep disordersSubstance abuseTreatments used in psychiatric illness
FAMILY WELFARE
Sec 5
In female – Barrier contraception, female condom, IUCD, tubectomy etc.In male – Condom, vasectomy (NSV) etcCommunity Medicine: The need for Family Welfare Planning, organization of Family Planning service, Health Education in relating to Family Planning, Nutrition, Physiological need of the mother, the child and the family Demography and the vital statisticsPediatrics: Problems of child health in relation to large family: organization of pediatric services, nutritional problems of mother and child, childhood diseases due to over crowding.Contraindications for administration of contraceptives. Side effects of contraceptivesMode of action and administration of chemical contraceptives and oral contraceptivePhysiology, endocrine and regulation of reproduction in the female. The safe period-rhythm method of contraception, principle of use of oral contraceptives.
SURGERY AND ITS ALLIED SPECIALITIES
Sec 6
Arteries - Applied anatomy and physiology, investigation, trauma, acute ischaemia, chronic ischaemia, Arterial aneurysms and A. V. fistula, amputationsATLS, poly trauma, disaster managementBiliary system – congential disorders, gall stone, cholecystitis, CholangocarcinomaChest – diaphragm, mediastinum, chest injuries: Thoracic outlet compression syndrome, heart and pericardium, pleura and lungs.Critically injured patient including TriageDifferent types of wounds and their managementFluid and electrolyte balance, nutritional supportGastrointestinal tract – oesophagus, anatomy and physiology, congential anomalies, dysphagia, achalasia and other motility disorders, oesophageal perforation, gastrooesophageal reflux diseases, tumours.Genitourinary system – congenital conditions, trauma, infections, stones, hydronephrosis, tumours of kidney, tumours of bladder, retention of urinary bladder, haematuria, torsion, undescended testis, epididymo-orchitis, carcinoma penis, phimosis, prostate testicular tumours, benign prostatic hypertrophy, carcinoma prostate, adrenal gland surgery pheochromacytoma and conn syndrome.Head and neck - Head injuries, facio maxillary injuries, salivary glands, mouth and face, cleft lip, cleft palate, oral cancers and premalignant conditions, jaw tumours, ranula, misc-Branchial cysts, arid fistula, carotid body tumours.Immunology and organ transplantation, HIV and surgeon, Hepatitis BInflammations – Lymphangitis, lymphadentis, malignant neoplasms – lymphomasLiver – Applied anatomy and physiology, trauma, liver abscess, cysts of the liver, portal hypertension, tumours, principles and management of obstructive jaundice.Lymphatics and lymph nodes - Applied Anatomy and physiology, lymph oedema – primary, secondary, lymph cyst – cystic hygromaMetabolic response to traumaMiscellaneous – Abdominal trauma, minimally invasive surgery, peritoneum and retroperitoneum, hernia and abdominal wall, mesentery, surgical audit and day care surgeryNormal structure – Ulcers, sinus and fistula, cysts and benign tumoursPancreas – Anatomy, development and physiology, congenital anomalies, acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis including calcific pancreatitis, tumours, surgical jaundicePre-malignant conditions, malignant tumours, skin coverPre-operative and post-operative care – emphasis on intensive care and high dependency sterilizationPrinciples of imaging techniquesPrinciples of Surgery, genetics, history of surgery, surgical ethicsRectum and anal canal – ano-rectal anomalies, prolapse, haemorrhoids, ano-rectal sepsis, fissure, fistula, tumourShock: Types, pathogenesis and management, Haemorrhage, Haemostasis, Blood transfusion, BurnsSkin and soft tissuesSmall and large intestine – Anatomy, physiology, embryology, congenital disorders, inflammatory bowel disease including typhoid, tuberculosis, tumours, intestinal obstruction.Spleen – Anatomy and physiology, trauma – splenic conservation, indication for splenectomyStomach and Duodenum – Anatomy, physiology, embryology, congenital, peptic ulcer disease (APD), Upper GI haemorrhage, tumours, pyloric stenosisSurgical sepsis – specific infection, Nosocomial infection, antibiotic policySuture materials and anastomosisThyroid and parathyroid thyroglossal cyst and fistula Breast - Applied anatomy and physiology, investigation, fibrocystic diseases, inflammation, tumoursTraumaVeins - Applied anatomy and physiology, varicose veins and venous ulcers, DVT and superficial thrombophlebitisVermiform appendix – Anatomy, appendicitis, neoplasmWound healing and complications
HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY INCLUDING BIO-PHYSICS
Sec 7
AuditionCardiovascular SystemEndocrinologyGastrointestinal SystemHematologyNerve - muscle physiologyNervous SystemPhysiology of ReproductionRenal SystemRespiratory SystemSkin and Temperature regulationSpecial Senses
PHARMACOLOGY
Sec 8
Autacoids and related drugsAutonomic nervous systemCardiovascular systemCentral nervous systemChemotherapyDrugs acting on Endocrine systemDrugs affecting blood and blood formationGeneral pharmacology and basic concepts of clinical pharmacologyGITInfective/Parasitic conditionsMedical emergenciesMiscellaneousNational health programmesRespiratory systemToxicology
COMMUNITY MEDICINE
Sec 9
Basic epidemiologyBio-statisticsCharacteristics of agent, host and environmental factors in health and disease and the multifactorial etiology of disease.Definition of health, holistic concepts of health including the concept of spiritual health, appreciation of health as a relative concept, dimensions and determinants of healthDefinition, concepts and evolution (history) of public healthHealth profile of IndiaIntroduction to various health indicatorsUnderstanding the concept of prevention and control of diseaseUnderstanding the natural history of disease and application of interventions at various levels of preventionsDemography and vital statisticsDevelopment and health interfaceDisabilityDisaster managementAwareness of standards of housing and its effect of housing on health.Concepts of solid waste, human excreta and sewage disposal.Concepts of water conservation, rainwater harvesting and global warming.Health hazards of air, water, noise, radiation pollution.Identifying the features of vectors and their control measures.Life cycles of vectors and advantages and limitations of various vector control measures.Mode of action, application cycle of commonly used insecticides and rodenticides.Physical, Chemical and bacteriological standards of drinking water quality and tests of assessing bacteriological quality of waterRadiation prevention and controlBasel conventionKyoto ProtocolStockholm conventionRole of vectors in the causation of diseases.Urban waste management.Water: concepts of safe and wholesome water, sanitary sources of waterborne diseases, water purification process, water quality standards.Epidemiology of specific diseases: Communicable and noncommunicableHealth care of elderlyHealth care system in IndiaHealth care waste managementHealth planning, management and administrationHealth promotion and education / communication for behavioural change (Information, education, communication)International healthLegislation and public healthMental health and behavioural problemsNutritionOccupational healthReproductive and child healthSchool healthAssessment of barriers to good health and health seeking behaviourAssessment of socio-economic status, effect of health and illness on socio-economic statusAttitude, Behaviour, habitsConcept of sociology and behavioural science, Clinico-socio-cultural and demographic evaluation of the individual, family and communityConflicts – internal, interpersonal and conflict resolutions, defense mechanismsDevelopment and health interface – poverty and health, poverty alleviation programme, health of the marginalized, sustainable and inclusive developmentDoctor-patient relationshipEmotions, frustrations, role of emotions in health and coping with emotionsEthicsGender and health including gender based violence, epidemiology of violence and its prevention and control life skill educationImpact of urbanization on health and diseaseIntelligence – IQ and EQLearning – Types and skillsPersonality – Types, Interpersonal relationshipsPoverty link to health and disease and poverty alleviation programmesRole of family in health and diseaseSocial psychology, community behaviour and community relationship, hospital sociology and psychologySocial security – health insurance: Organized sector, unorganized sector, special groups (Eg: elderly)Socio-cultural factors related to health and disease in the context of urban and rural societiesStress and coping skills – integrated (Psychiatry)Urban health
PAEDIATRIC
Sec 10
Behavioural problems in children - Enuresis, thumb sucking, breath holding, dyslexia, specific learning disorders, child rearing problems like infantile colic, growing pain etcCNS - Cerebral palsy, mental retardation, meningitis and encephalitis, seizure disorders and febrile seizures, microcephaly and hydrocephalus, floppy infant, therapeutics Treatment of epilepsy, GBS, ADEMCommon chromosomal disorders and genetic counselling - Down’s syndrome, Turner syndrome.Common poisoning and accidents in children - Kerosene, Dhatura, paracetamol and iron, snake bite, burns etc.Connective tissue disorders - JRA, other vasculitis syndromes including SLE and HSP, Kawasaki diseaseCVS - Congenital heart disease, rheumatic fever and RHD, CCF, hypertension, infective endocarditis.Disorders of kidney - acute nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, renal failure, urinary tract infectionEndocrine disorder - diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders, short stature and intersex, ambigous genitalia, precocious pubertyFragile X and Genetic counselling,Diarrhoeal diseases, hepatitis and hepatic failure, cirrhosis liver and portal hypertension. Helminthic infestations.Haemopoietic system - anaemia in children, bleeding disordersPoliomyelitis, measles, diphtheria, tetanus, childhood tuberculosis, typhoid fever, HIV infection, dengue and chikungunya, viral haemorrhagic fevers and malaria. Pertussis, mumps, rubella, influenza, H1N1, seasonal epidemicsInnocent problems causing undue parental anxiety breath holding spell, evening colic, growing pain etc.Malignancies in children - leukemia, lymphomas, neuroblastoma, solid tumours, CNS tumours, new born respiratory distress in newborn, perinatal diagnosis and treatment, sepsis in newborn, assessment and management of asphyxia, thermoregulation in newborn congenital malformations, disorders of gestation and low birth weight, neonatal resuscitation, neonatal jaundice, sepsis, BFHI and feeding, normal variations intrauterine infections, neonatal seizuresNational programmes - IMNCI, RCH3, NRHM, Vitamin A, Iodine deficiency, IDSP, ARI, ADD, AFP & PPINutrition - BFHI, IYCF Nutritional assessment, SAM, specific vitamin deficiency disordersRespiratory system - Childhood asthma, acute bronchiolitis, pneumonias in children suppurative lung disease, smoking and environmental pollution, Croup syndromes
BIOCHEMISTRY
Sec 11
Biochemistry of CancerCarbohydratesClinical ChemistryHaemoglobinLipidsMaintenance of HomeostasisMetabolism of Amino acidsMetabolism of LipidsMineral MetabolismNucleic Acids and Molecular BiologyPlasma Proteins and ImmunoglobulinsProteinsVitamins
RADIOLOGY
Sec 12
Biological changesEmergency radiologyGastrointestinal systemGenitourinary systemHepatobiliary systemNeuroimaging modalitiesProduction of X-raysSkeletal radiology chest and Mediastinum
DERMATOLOGY
Sec 13
Bullous skin lesion collagen disorderEczematous dermatitisGastrogenic disordersInfections of skinLeprosy and national leprosy control programmesLesions of skin appendagesMaculopapular,Neoplastic lesionsPigmentary disturbancesSquamous lesion
RADIOTHERAPY
Sec 14
Cancer epidemiology and possible etiological factors, screening for cancerCommon malignancies, diagnosis and treatmentHormone treatment in cancerMethods of radiotherapy and recent advancesPrinciples of cancer chemotherapy and chemotherapeutic agents used in the management of cancerPrinciples of radiation oncology, radioactive sources – Teletherapy, Brachial therapy and nuclear medicine
ANAESTHESIOLOGY
Sec 15
Cardio-pulmonary and cerebral resuscitation, basic cardiac life support (BCLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)Complication in anaesthesia and post-operative periodEquipments in anaesthesia and methods of oxygen therapyGeneral anaesthesia – Basal anaesthesia triads of anaesthesia Inhalational agentsIntravenous anaesthetic agentsIntravenous fluid therapy, intraoperative monitoringIntroduction – scope of AnaesthesiologyMethods of pain reliefPre-anaesthetic check-up premedicationRegional analgesia – subarachnoid and epidural analgesia, other techniques of regional analgesia and agents used.
PATHOLOGY
Sec 16
Cardiovascular pathologyCell injuryCirculatory disturbancesDermato-pathologyEndocrine PathologyGrowth disturbancesHaematopathologyInfectious diseasesLiver and Biliary tract pathologyLymphoreticular system.Miscellaneous disordersNeuropathologyOsteopathologyPathology of gastrointestinal tractRenal and urinary tract pathologyReproductive system.Respiratory pathology
MEDICINE AND ITS ALLIED SPECIALITIES
Sec 17
AnatomyApproach to a case of vertigoCerebellar disordersCNS tuberculosisDementias, DeliriumDemyelinationEndocrine disease related to gonadsExtrapyramidal disordersFunctionalHemorrhagic strokeMigraine and cluster headacheMotor neuron disease and myastheniaPeripheral NeuropathyPhysiology and InvestigationPituitary dysfunction and tumourSeizures and epilepsy IschemicSpinal cord disordersStrokeCommon adverse reactionsCommon drug interactionsGeneral principles of drug therapyMonitoring drug therapyRational prescription writingAcute LVF + Acute severe asthmaApproach to comaBioterrorism and disaster managementCardiopulmonary resuscitation statusDICEmergency management of acute coronary syndromeEpilepticsManagement of hepatic encephalopathySevere sepsis and shockCardiac failureCardiomyopathiesCongenital heart disordersCoronary artery diseasesCoronary circulationCorpulomonaleDVT + pulmonary embolismECG and X-ray interpretationHypertension and hypertensive heart diseaseInfective endocarditisPericardial diseasePeripheral vascular diseasesRheumatic fever and RHDRhythm disturbancesDisturbance of body temperatureAddison’s diseaseCushings disease + syndromeDiabetes MellitusHyperthyroidismHypothyroidismMetabolic bone disease + Osteoporosis + Vitamin deficiencyParathyroid disorders + TetanyThyroiditis and other thyroid disordersAlcohol abuseBites and stings, snake bite, scorpion sting + othersCommon poisonings organophosphate and carbamate sedatives, hypnotics, antipsychotics, TCA, Rat poison + paracetamol, formic acid, methyl alcohol, OdollumHanging, drowning, electrical injuriesRadiation hazardsAcidosisAlkalosisHypokalemia + HyperkalemiaHyponatremia + HypernatremiaHypovolemia and dehydrationClinical GeneticsDrug therapy in elderlyNormal ageing and age-related common problemsAbdominal tuberculosisAcid peptic diseasesApproach to patient with AscitesApproach to patient with JaundiceChronic liver diseaseDisease of colon and rectumDrug / toxin induced hepatitis and NASHHaemochromatosis and Wilson’s diseaseIBSInflammatory bowel diseaseMalabsorption syndrome and tropical spruePhysiology of absorption and investigation proceduresUpper GI bleedAcute LeukemiasAplastic anaemia + AgranulocytosisBleeding disordersChronic LeukemiasCoagulation disordersDeficiency anaemiaHaemolytic anaemias FeHUS and TTPLymphomaMacrocyte and Megaloblastic anaemiaPlasma cell disordersPolycythemiaAnaphylaxis, Urticaria, AngioedemasImmune reactionImmunoglobulinRole of B and T LymphocytesAcute viral hepatitis chronicAmoebiasisApproach to fever and PUOBrucellosisChickenpox,ChickungunyaCommon exanthematous feversCommon fungal infectionsCommon gram negative infectionsCommon gram positive infectionsDengue fever,FilariasisGastroenteritis, Cholera, food poisoningHelminthic infections, Bacillary dysenteryHerpes zosterHIV AIDSInfluenza and other respiratory viral infectionsLeptospirosisLRTI – Bronchitis and community acquired pneumoniaMeningitisRabiesRicketsiaSepsisSkin and soft tissue infections including cellulitisTetanusTuberculosisTyphoid,URI including sinusitisUTIViral hepatitis malariaMedical disorders in pregnancyHypo and Hypervitaminosis A & DNutrition requirementsObesityProtein calorie malnutrition in adultsVitamin deficienciesVitamin excessAssessment and treatment of chronic painPrimary Immune deficiency disordersAcute renal failureChronic renal failureGlomerular diseaseNephrotic syndrome RFTBronchial asthmaBronchogenic carcinomaCOPDILDPleural diseasesRespiratory failureSuppurative lung diseaseApproach to chronic backacheDegenerative joint disordersInflammatory muscle diseaseRheumatoid arthritisSLESpondyloarthopathies
ORTHOPAEDICS
Sec 18
Bone, tumour, osteochondroma, simple bone cyst, aneurysmal bone cyst and enchondroma, giant cell tumour, osteosarcoma and Ewing’s sarcoma, Chondrosarcoma, multiple myeloma, metastatic bone diseases and osteogenesis imperfectaCDHCTEV and flat footIntervertebral disc prolapseNerve injuries – Radial nerve, ulnar nerve, sciatic nerve, amputations and osteoarthrosis hip, knee, cerebral palsyostemyelitis septic arthritis tuberculosis – spine, hip, knee, elbow, wrist and other sitesPerthe’s disease and slipped upper femoral epiphysisRheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitisRickets and osteomalaciaScoliosis and spondylothesisTorticollis, congential pseudoarthrosis of tibia and arthrgryphosis multiplex congenitaAnkle injuries – Pott’s fractureColle’s fracture and fracture scaphoidComplications of fracture – open fractures and pathological fractureDefinition of a fracture and types of fracture and general principles of management of fractureElbow dislocation and forearm fractureExtensor mechanism injuries of kneeFracture clavicle, fracture neck of humerus and shoulder dislocationFracture humems (Shaft) and supracondylar fractureFracture of tarsal bonesFracture pelvis and hip fracture – fracture of femurFracture spine and traumatic paraplegiaHand injuriesHip dislocation and fracture shaft of femurIntercondylar fracture and Olecranon fractureLeg fractureMeniscus tear and fracture patellaMonteggia fracture and Galeazzi’s fracture
PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
Sec 19
Disability evaluation – principles people with disabilities Act – 1995Introduction to physical medicine and rehabilitation disability process and progression of disabilities concept of Impairment / disability and hard capPain management principlesPrinciples of occupational therapy its application in the rehabilitation of various disabilitiesPrinciples of physical therapy – various modalities and therapeutic exercisesPrinciples of prosthetics and rehabilitation aids their application in the rehabilitation of disabilitiesPrinciples of rehabilitation of people with disabilitiesTo get exposed to the potentials of socia-vocation rehabilitation of the various describing conditions in the light of the 1995 Act people with disabilities (equal opportunities etc) Act 1995To get oriented to basic principles of community based rehabilitation of people with disabilitiesTo understand the basic principles of disability conclusion and for certification purposes
OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
Sec 20
Disease of inner ear: Vertigo – classification, causes, investigations and management (special mention of Meniere’s disease, positional vertigo and acoustic neuroma)Introduction to diseases of ear Topics: Diseases of external ear (with special mention on wax, otomycosis, foreign body, keratosis and malignant otitis externa. Diseases of middle ear: Acute otitis media, otitis media with effusion, chronic suppurative otitis media – TTD, AAD, complications of middle ear infections. Deafness – classification, causes, investigations, early detection of deafness in children and rehabilitation (special mention to audiometry, otosclerosis, learning and speech rehabilitation.Acute sinusitis (in detail), chronic sinusitis (in detail)Complications of infections of nose and paranasal sinusesFacio-maxillary injuries (in detail), epistaxis, DNS and nasal polyp (special emphasis on FESS)Rhinitis – etiology, classification and management (special mention of allergic rhinitis, atrophic rhinitis and allergic fungal rhino-sinusitis.)Tumours of nose and PNS (special mention of inverted papilloma, naso-pharyngeal angiofibroma and malignancy)Dysphagia – causes, investigations and management (special mention of malignancy)Foreign bodies of aero-digestive tract – diagnosis, management and complications, endoscopies in ENTHoarseness – diagnosis and managementMalignant lesions of larynx and laryngo-pharynxNeck space infections – Ludwig’s angina, retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal abscessStridor – diagnosis and managementTonsils and adenoids (special mention of Qunisy, patches in oral cavity and pharynx)
FORENSIC MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGY
Sec 21
Asphyxial deaths: Definition, causes, types, post-mortem appearances and medico legal significance of violent asphyxia deaths like hanging, strangulation, suffocation, smothering, choking, drowning, traumatic asphyxia.Blood – preservation and dispatch of samples, importance of blood groups in disputed paternity, hazards of blood transfusion.Principles of laboratory tests for identification of the above and interpretation of the results.Seminal and salivary stains preservation, dispatch and importance of grouping.Court procedures. Summons, warrant, Conduct money, Oath / affirmation, types of witnesses, recording of evidence, conduct of doctor in witness box, perjury, hostile witness.Courts in India and their powers. Supreme Court, High Court, Sessions Court, Assistant Sessions Court and Magistrate Courts.Death sexDefinition of forensic medicine, forensic pathology and medical jurisprudenceAlgor mortis, Livor mortis, Rigor mortis, cadaveric spasm, cold stiffening, heat stiffeningCommon post mortem artifacts.Decomposition, modified forms of decomposition, estimation of time since death.Civil and criminal responsibilities of mentally ill persons.Definition and brief overview of common mental illnesses.Indian mental health act with special reference to admission, care and discharge of mentally ill persons.True and feigned mental illnesses.Abortion, MTP, sexual sterilization, artificial insemination and their legal aspects.Legal aspects of the above.Potency, sterility, virginity, pregnancy, delivery.Sexual offences and abnormal sexual practices.Definition.Identification of persons, dead bodies and remains of a person by sex, age, biometry, dental features, scars, moles, tattoos, dactylography, personal belongings, photography, superimposition, DNA.Infant and childhood deaths: Viability and determination of intrauterine age of the foetus, live birth, still birth, dead born. Sudden infant death syndrome, child abuse.Inquest proceduresIntroduction to the subject, historical aspects of forensic medicineClassification of injuries, description of blunt force and sharp force injuries.Definition of wound, injury, hurt, assault, battery.Fire arms – principles, types, examination and interpretation of fire arm wounds. Comparison microscopy.Injuries due to physical agents and their medico legal importance: Heat, cold, electricity and lightning. Explosion injuries.Injuries due to traffic occurrences.Medico legal aspects of injuries: Difference between ante mortem and post-mortem injuries, determination of different types of injuries, defense wounds, hesitation cuts, fabricated injuries, simple and grievous hurt, suicidal, accidental and homicidal injuries, causes of death by mechanical injuries, legal classification of fatal injuries.Regional injuries: Injuries to head, neck, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, genitalia, vertebral column and bones.Medical certificates and medico legal reports. Birth, death, wound, drunkenness, potency, offence cases, intimation, notification.Certification of births, deaths, illness, fitness, disability.Consent: Types, age in relation to consent, consent in relation to mental illness and alcohol intoxication, consent in emergency situations.Consumer protection act.Duties and rights and privileges of a registered medical practitioner.Indian medical council and state medical councils, their functions and disciplinary control.Medical negligence: Civil, criminal, contributory negligence, vicarious responsibility, res ipsa loquitur, prevention of medical negligence and defence in medical negligence suits.Professional conduct, etiquette and ethics in medical practice.Professional secrecy and privileged communication.Medico legal aspects of deaths due to starvation-forced feeding.Definition of medico legal and clinical / pathological autopsy.Objectives, procedures and formalities of medico legal autopsy.Preservation of articles and tissues of importance during autopsy.Chloral hydrateConvulsants: Strychnine.Definition and general principles of management of a case of poisoning.Animal poisons: snake and scorpion bites.Asphyxiants: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, Hydrogen sulphide and Cyanides.Cardiac Poisons: Cerbera Odollam, Cerbera thevitia, Nerium odorum.Corrosive poisons: strong mineral acids, alkalies and organic acids – (carbolic, formic and oxalic acid).Deliriants: Dhatura, Cannabis and Cocaine.Inebriants: Methyl and Ethyl alcohol.Insecticides: Organophosphorous compounds, carbamates and Organocholoro compounds, Aluminium phosphide and Zinc phosphide.Metallic poisons: Lead, Arsenic and Iron.Drug abuse and dependence.Inorganic non metallic poisons: Phosphorous.Mechanical poisons.Medico legal duties of a doctor in a case of poisoning, preservation dispatch of viscera for chemical analysis. Role of chemical examiner’s laboratory and forensic science laboratory in brief.Organic vegetable irritants: Abrus precatorius, capsicum, calotropis, Semicarpus anacardium, Croton.Paralytic agents: Curare.War gases and industrial gases.
MICROBIOLOGY
Sec 22
Antibacterial agents and antibiotic sensitivity testBacterial geneticsGrowth, nutrition culture mediaIdentification of bacteriaInfection – Source and spread of infectionIntroduction to microbiologyMorphology of bacteria comparison with other microbial formsResponse to microbial infectionsSterilisation and disinfectionAntigen, antibodiesAutoimmunityComplement in health and diseasesHLA antigens in health and diseasesHypersensitivityImmunodeficiency diseasesImmunoprophylaxis and immunotherapyIntroduction, classification, type and cells involved in immunitySerological test in medical practicesTumour and transplantationIntroduction – classification of fungi and general principles of lab diagnosisOppurtunistic fungiSubcutaneous infections – Mycetoma, RhinosporidiosisSuperficial infectionsSystematic mycosisHelminthus – intestinal nematodes, tissue nematodes, cestodes, trematodes – laboratory diagnosis of helminthic infectionsIntroduction of parasitic diseaseProtozoal infections – Amoebiasis, Plasmodium, Leishmaniasis, Trypanosoma, Giardia, Balantidium, Cryptosporidium, Trichomonas, Toxoplasma, Pneumocystis – laboratory diagnosis of protozoal infectionClostridia, Nonsporing anaerobesGram negative Bacillus-Haemophilus, Bordetella, Brucella, Enterobacteria / YersiniaGram negative Cocci- NeisseriaGram positive Bacilli-Corynebacterium, Listeria, BacillusGram positive Cocci-Stapohylococci, Streptococci, PneumococciMycobacteria, Nocardia, ActinomycesMycoplasma, Legionella, Rickettsia, ChlamydiaPseudomonas, Pasteurella, AcinetobacterSpirochetesVibrio / CampylobacterArbovirusesBacteriophagesGeneral characteristics of virusesHepatitis, MiscellaneousMyxovirusesOncogenic virusesPapova, RetrovirusPicorna virusPox virus, Herpes, AdenovirusReplication of virusRhabdo virusVirus host interaction
Administrative
100 Marks
Assistant / Auditor
The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) conducts examinations for Assistant/Auditor posts.
75m
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Mental Ability and Test of Reasoning
Sec 1
Alphabetical Arrangement of WordsAnalogyAntonymCalculation & LogicClassificationCoding & DecodingCommon Sense TestDate and CalendarLetter & Number SeriesOdd Man OutSense of DirectionSynonym
Social Welfare Schemes & Measures
Sec 2
Andadyana Anna YojanaBalika Samridhi YojanaBharat NirmanIndira Awaas YojanaIntegrated Child Development SchemeJawahar Rozgar YojanaKudumbasreeMahila Samridhi YojanaNational Food for Work ProgrammeNRDPNREGPPradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram YojanaPrime Minister's Rozgar YojanaRural Landless Employment Guarantee ProgrammeSamagra Awaas YojanaSampoorna Rozgar YojanaValmiki Ambedkar Awaas Yojana
Constitution of India and Civil Rights
Sec 3
Apex CourtsAtrocities against women and Scheduled Castes and Scheduled TribesBasic FactsCitizenshipComptroller and Auditor GeneralDirective PrinciplesFeaturesFundamental Rights & DutiesHuman RightsHuman Rights CommissionImportant AmendmentsInformation CommissionLegislation against Child LabourLegislatureLokayuktaOmbudsmanOther Important OfficesPublic Service CommissionsRight to EducationRight to InformationSocial AuditState ExecutiveUnion GovernmentUnion TerritoriesWomen EmpowermentWomen’s Commission
Quantitative Aptitude
Sec 4
AreaCalendarClocksHCF & LCMInterestNumbersPercentageProblems on AgeRatio & ProportionsSimplificationTime & DistanceTime & WorkTrainsVolume
General Science
Sec 5
Basic facts in the field of ScienceCommon Scientific FactsImportant Scientific Phenomena
Information Technology and Cyber Laws
Sec 6
Cyber LawsFundamentals of ComputersInternet
Facts about India
Sec 7
DemographyEconomic and Social DevelopmentEconomy and PlanningClimateFamous SitesPhysical FeaturesRiversSoilsNational MovementPeriod from 1857 to 1947Poverty Alleviation
Facts about Kerala
Sec 8
ClimateFamous SitesPhysical FeaturesRiversSoilsRenaissance of KeralaAyya VaikundaAyyankaliBlessed Kuriakose Elias ChavaraBrahmananda Swami SivayogiChattampi SwamikalDr. PalpuKumaranasanMannathu PadmanabhanP. KaruppanPoykayil Yohannan (Kumara Guru)Sree Narayana GuruThycaud AyyaV.T. BhattathirippadVagbhatanandaVakkom Moulavi
General English
Sec 9
Active and Passive VoiceAgreement of Subject and VerbComparison of AdjectivesConfusing Adjectives and AdverbsCorrect usage of ArticlesCorrection in SentencesDirect and Indirect SpeechPrepositionsAntonymsGenderIdioms and their meaningsOne word SubstitutesProblem concerning wordsSingular and PluralSynonyms
Current Affairs
Sec 10
Important World, National and Regional Events related to Political, Scientific fields, Sports, Cinema and Literature
Education
100 Marks
Physical Education Teacher (UPS)
Recruitment by Kerala PSC for Physical Education Teacher (UPS) - Malayalam Medium. The post requires a pass in SSLC Examination and a Certificate of Physical Education or equivalent degrees.
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TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Sec 1
AIMSCLASSIFICATION OF TESTSOBJECTIVESPRINCIPLES OF TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS
PHYSICAL EDUCATION PSYCHOLOGY
Sec 2
APTITUDEATTITUDEDEFINITIONGROWTH AND DEVELOPMENTIMPORTANCE AND SCOPE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION PSYCHOLOGYINDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCESINTELLIGENCEINTERESTLAWS OF LEARNINGMOTIVATIONREINFORCEMENTSTIMULUS-RESPONSETHEORIES OF LEARNINGTRANSFER OF LEARNINGNATURE
SPORTS INJURIES AND FIRST AID
Sec 3
CAUSESCLASSIFICATION OF SPORTS INJURIESCOMMON SPORTS INJURIES AND THEIR MANAGEMENTFIRST AID FOR SPORTS INJURIESPREVENTION
PHYSICAL EDUCATION SOCIOLOGY
Sec 4
COMMUNITYCULTUREFAMILYLEISUREPLAYRECREATIONSCHOOLSOCIAL INSTITUTIONSSOCIALIZATIONDEFINITIONIMPORTANCE AND SCOPE OF SPORTS PSYCHOLOGYNATUREPSYCHOLOGY OF COMPETITIVE SPORTSRELATIONSHIP OF SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY WITH OTHER SCIENCESDEFINITIONIMPORTANCE AND SCOPE OF SPORTS SOCIOLOGYNATUREPSYCHOLOGY OF PLAY, RECREATION AND LEISURERELATIONSHIP OF SPORTS SOCIOLOGY WITH OTHER SCIENCES
EDUCATION, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS
Sec 5
EDUCATION AND MODERN SOCIETYAIMSMEANINGOBJECTIVESPHYSICAL EDUCATION IN HEALTH EDUCATIONSCOPEADMINISTRATION IN PHYSICAL EDUCATIONHEALTH AND FIRST AIDRECREATION AND CAMPINGSUPERVISION IN PHYSICAL EDUCATIONPHYSICAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM, PHYSICAL EDUCATION METHODS AND MATERIALSPHYSICAL EDUCATION, HISTORY, PRINCIPLES, AIMS, OBJECTIVES, PHILOSOPHY, BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION, GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT, PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION, SOCIOLOGICAL FOUNDATION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION, HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
SPORTS TRAINING
Sec 6
PRINCIPLES OF SPORTS TRAININGAIMSDEFINITIONOBJECTIVESPRINCIPLES OF SPORTS TRAINING AND CONDITIONINGTRAINING FREQUENCYTRAINING INTENSITYTRAINING LOADSTRAINING METHODSTRAINING RECOVERYTRAINING VOLUMETYPES OF SPORTS TRAINING AND CONDITIONINGAIMSDEFINITIONOBJECTIVESPRINCIPLES OF SPORTS TRAINING AND NUTRITIONTRAINING FREQUENCYTRAINING INTENSITYTRAINING LOADSTRAINING METHODSTRAINING RECOVERYTRAINING VOLUMETYPES OF SPORTS TRAINING AND NUTRITIONTRAINING FREQUENCYTRAINING INTENSITYTRAINING LOADSTRAINING METHODSTRAINING RECOVERYTRAINING VOLUMETYPES OF SPORTS TRAINING
Administrative
100 Marks
Municipal Secretary III Grade ||| Secretary, Block Panchayat
The Municipal Secretary III Grade and Secretary, Block Panchayat examination is conducted by the Kerala Public Service Commission as a written objective type test. The role involves working for the development of panchayats, falling under the Rural Development Department, and initiating women and agriculture-related schemes. The posts fill vacancies in Local Self-Government Department offices.
75m
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General Science
Sec 1
-The field of Science. Etc.Other basic facts in scientific phenomena-Important Scientific Facts-Common Scientific Facts
Mental Ability and Test of Reasoning
Sec 2
Antonym-Synonym-Classification-Coding & Decoding-Logical Calculation & LoCommon Sense Test-Analogy-Odd Man Out-Letter & Number SeriesSense of Direction - Date and Calendar-Alphabetical Arrangement of Words -.Etc
Social Welfare Schemes & Measures
Sec 3
Awas Yojana, Sampoorna Grameen Rojgar Yojana, Sarva Siksha Abhiyan, Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojana, Rural Development Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Yojana, NREGP, NRDPR, Kudumbasree, Mahila Samriddhi Yojana, National Food for Work Programme, Integrated Child Development Scheme, Jawahar Rojgar Yojana, Indira Awaas Yojana, Balika Samriddhi Yojana, Bharat Nirman, Indira Gramin Rojgar Guarantee Programme etc;
Constitution of India and Civil Rights
Sec 4
Basic Facts-Features-Citizenship-Fundamental Rights & Duties-Directive Principles-Union Government-Legislature - State Executive -Union TerritoriesComptroller and Auditor General-Apex Courts - Public Service Commissions and Other Important Offices-Important Amendments -.EtcHuman Rights -Human Rights Commission-Right to Education-Right toLegislation against Child Labour -Women Commission-Women Empowerment- Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes and Atrocities against women and Sc. Etc.Right to Information-Information Commission -Social Audit -Lok Ayukta -Ombudsman
Information Technology and Cyber Laws
Sec 5
Cyber Laws - Internet -Fundamentals of Computers-Etc
Facts about India
Sec 6
Economy -Poverty Alleviation- Economic and Social Development-Demography and Planning-EtcGeography of India-Physical Features -Climate -Soils-Rivers - Famous Sites –EtcHistory of India-Period from 1857 to 1947 -National Movement -.Etc
Facts about Kerala
Sec 7
Geography-Physical Features -Climate -Soils-Rivers - Famous Sites –EtcLeaders / Important Events/ Movements (Kumaranasan, Vaghbatananda, Thycaud Ayya, Ayya Vaikundar, Poikayil Yohannan, Brahmananda Swami Sivayogi, Chattampi Swamy, Sree Narayana Guru, T.V.Bhattathirippad, Dr. Palpu, Kumaranasan, Vakkam Moulavi, Blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara, Etc.)Renaissance of Kerala
General English
Sec 8
Grammar-Agreement of Subject and Verb -Confusing Adjectives and Adverbs - Comparison of Adjectives-Correct usage of Articles -Prepositions - Direct and Indirect Speech-Active and Passive Voice -Correction in Sentences -EtcVocabulary-Gender -Singular and Plural -Synonyms -Antonyms - One word Substitutes-Problems concerning words -Idioms and their meanings -Etc
Current Affairs
Sec 9
Important World, National and Regional Events related to the Political and Scientific fields, Sports, Cinema and Literature etc.
Quantitative Aptitude
Sec 10
Percentage-Proportions-Interest-Time & Work-Time & Distance - Area - VolumeProblems on Age - Trains – Clocks – Calendar – Etc.Ratio & Simplification - H.C.F & L.C.M - Test of Divisibility-Numbers
Technical
100 Marks
Lecturer in Textile Technology
This recruitment is conducted by the Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) for the post of Lecturer in Textile Technology within the Technical Education Department (Polytechnic Colleges).
75m
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Part IIe: Basic Electronics Engineering
Sec 1
Active and passive devices – review only.Health hazards of e-waste.diagram and explanation, 5 V power supply – with bridge rectifier and 7805.Integrated circuits.Block diagram. Compare – inverter and UPS. Online and off line UPS – differentiate. Battery selection for UPS and inverter.working, applications, comparison of LED lighting and CFL lighting.Simple block diagram of 8 bit microcontrollers – application.CDMA and GSM. Compare – 2G and 3G technologies.advantages.block diagram and advantages.precautions in handling electronic circuits.ON / OFF, push to ON, push to OFF, push to ON / OFF, SPST, SPDT, DPDT. Working and application of limit switches, proximity switches, relays.
Part III: Textile Technology > Module III : Fabric Manufacture
Sec 2
Introduction on various methods of fabric production – compare the advanced method of fabric production with conventional types of looms – types of shuttle less looms – basic requirement of shuttle less weaving – advantages of shuttle less weaving machines. The various stages of weft insertion in Sulzer shuttle less weaving machine with 4 colour weft insertion – Torsion bar picking mechanism – working of cam beat – up. Mention the quality of Zulzer woven cloth – Give brief note on warp and weft preparation for shuttle less weaving. Rapier shuttle less weaving – various classifications of Rapier shuttle less looms – merits, demerits and limitations of Rapier looms – various stages of weft insertion in rapier looms – picking mechanism in a flexible rapier loom (Rack and pinion type). Features of different types of selvedges used in shuttle less weaving.Side weft fork and centre weft fork motions – working of side weft fork motion with sketch – working of centre fork motion with sketch – timing and setting of side weft fork motion – objects and types of warp stop motions – working of a mechanical warp stop motion used in ‘Northrop’ looms – working of a mechanical warp stop motion used in ‘Sakamoto’ looms with neat sketch – working of electrical warp stop motion with neat sketch – objects and types of warp protector motions – working of loose reed motion – the working of fast reed motion – the objects of brake motions – the working of brake motion – the objects and general description of brake motions – the objects and general description of check strap – the objects and general description of Temples – timing and setting of auxiliary motion.4 stages of weft insertion in water jet loom – working of weft supply system on water jet looms – the pump, throttle valve and water jet nozzle – merits, demerits and limitations of water jet looms. Comparison charts of popular shuttleless looms.Basic mechanisms in power loom. Importance of Primary motions – principles of Shedding – Differentiate positive and negative shedding – Tappet Shedding – Dobby Shedding - Jacquard Shedding – Different types of Sheds – General function and working of Plain Tappet Shedding mechanism – Early shedding and late shedding – Setting of tappet Shedding – picking – Positive picking and negative picking – working of Cone Over Pick motion – working of Under Pick motions – Method of Altering Picking Force and Setting of Picking band – Timing and Setting of Cone Over Pick – Discuss the beating operation – Illustrate and explain the working of beating mechanism – Calculate the eccentricity of the Sley.Calculate the production and efficiency of power looms – Evaluate the times required for the exhaustion of a weavers beam – Evaluate the time required for the exhaustion of a pirn, cone etc – Estimate the number of pirns required for the loom in a given time – Estimate the number of pirns / cones required to produce a particular quantity of fabric – Compute the number of pirn winders required to feed a given number of looms – Estimate the number of warping machines required to feed the given number of looms – prepare a chart showing the standard loom speeds for various widths of plain and automatic looms – Find out the quantity of warp and weft required to weave a particular fabric. Find out the cost of different types of fabrics.Step by Step commands to produce a Jacquard design fabric simulation – analysis of a Jacquard design fabric and to produce fabric simulation in different colour combinations – take graph print outs as per the requirements of loom and design creation – step by step commands to produce stripe and cross over designs – step by step commands to produce check designs – analysis of a dobby design fabric to produce the fabric simulation in different colour combinations – calculation sheet for a fabric with costing and printouts of dobby fabric – simulation and design details – step by step commands to produce a printed design and its colour separations – step by step commands to make a texture mapping on various objects and models with new designs created in other software – create yarn using computer software – create a yarn library using different count and quality – automatic creation of draft and peg plan from weaves – use of menu driven software.Various classification of dobby shedding mechanisms – working of Keighley dobby and its limitations – timing and setting of Keighley dobby – advantages of double jack dobby over single jack dobby – working of Climax dobby – method of pegging of lags for L.H and R.H. dobbies – use of Cross Border dobby – working of Cross border dobby – working of Ruti Cam dobby – working of Knowles positive open shed dobby – functions of heald levelling device and steadying mechanism in dobby.classification of automatic looms – advantages of automatic looms – compare automatic and non-automatic looms. Working of midget weft feeler mechanism – Timing and setting – Features of two prong electrical feeler and photo electric feeler. Working of automatic weft replenishment motion with respect to cop changing looms – Timing and settings. Shuttle protector – functions and uses. Different types of Thread cutters and their uses.Compare shuttle changers and cop changers.Classify Non-apparel textiles – Identify the fields of application of Technical textiles – scope of application of Technical Textiles – Industrial Textiles like Tyre fabrics, Filter fabrics, Conveyor fabrics, Tarpaulins and protective coverings, Bullet proof fabrics, Fire Proof Fabrics, Agriculture fabrics, Shoe fabrics, Parachute fabrics – Study of Geo Textiles – Application of Geo Textiles – Medical Textiles, Medical Fabrics, Surgical Dressings.Advantages of Jacquard shedding – basic principle of Jacquard shedding – various classifications of Jacquards like – Single lift Jacquards, Double lift Jacquards, Single Cylinder Jacquards, Double Cylinder Jacquards, Cross border Jacquards – working of Single Lift Jacquards – working of Double Lift Single Cylinder Jacquard – working of Double Lift Double Cylinder Jacquard – working of Cross Border Jacquard – harness mounting like London and Norwich systems – harness ties and various types of harness ties like straight tie, centre tie, mixed tie – terms like count of comber board, First hook and First needle of the Jacquard – construction and development of Jacquard designs – working of Piano card cutting machine – card punching and card lacing – use of special Jacquards and the working of Pressure Harness.Features of Air Jet looms – The passage of warp yarn on Maxbo Air Jet loom. Air Jet nozzle for weft insertion in air jet looms – functions weft insertion elements used in air jet looms – various stages of weft insertion on Maxbo air jet looms.Definition of Knitting – Classification of Knitting – Compare woven and knitted structures – compare the process of knitting and weaving – Define the term – courses – wales – Gauge – face loop – back loop – loop length – texture – Single Jersey – Double Jersey – various knitting elements – Latch needle – Bearded Needle – Compound Needle – Sinker – Cams – Knitting action of various types of needles – study the functions of Sinker and raiser cams – Define knitted structures – Define Knit stitch – Miss stitch – Tuck stitch – Define – (1 X 1 Rib) – (1 X 1 Inter Lock) – the properties of Plain, Rib, InterLock.Definition of non-wovens – classification of Non-wovens – stages involved in the production of Non-woven fabrics – comparison between woven and non-woven fabrics – Field of application of Non-woven fabrics – Basic requirements of fibres used for the – manufacture of non-woven – Methods of web-formation – card web – Different methods of web – Reinforcement – Need of binding & strengthening of fiber webs – various methods of Fibre bonding like – mechanical bonding – chemical bonding – thermal bonding – importance of needle punching machine for fibre bonding – study of needling loom – study of various methods of chemical bonding – study of various methods of thermal bonding – prepare a chart showing the important properties of woven and non-woven fabrics – discuss the limitations of non-woven fabrics.Introduction to weft patterning – type of box motions – use of multiple box looms – classification of multiple boxes – Drop boxes Vs Circular boxes – Skip Vs Nonskip – Pick at will / Pick and Pick. Working of Eccle’s Drop box motion – study of card saving mechanism – Arrangement of pattern cards for various picking patterns – study of various positions of stud and pin when different boxes are in line with the slay race – Timing and setting. Working of non-Skip type circular box motion.working of Dug dale’s Terry motion – working of Holden’s Terry motion.Different types of headless and reeds – Selection of proper reed and heald – Effect reed parameters on weavability of yarn – Control of productivity in loom shed – control of loom speed – Control of efficiency variable – Staggering of heald – improving production by snap reading – Control of waste in winding, warping, sizing, drawing – in and loom shed – Control of fabric defects – Selection of accessories – Care of accessories – Shuttles, pickers, picking bands, healds, Reeds etc. – Balancing machinery in spinning and weaving – Balancing of machinery for different capacity of spindles – Balancing machineries from winding to loom shed for 100, 200, 400, 600 loom capacities – Essential factors in textile costing – process cost per Kg of finished yarn – Process cost particulars from blow room to spinning – Cost / meter of finished fabric – Determination of Ex-mill cost of one meter of fabric.Process control in winding – optimizing quality in winding preparation – control of quality of knot – production of good packages – Detailed study of stitches on cones, patterning, soft nose or base, wild yarn, snarls etc. – Cleaning efficiency, knot factor and quality factor – Effect of unwinding tension and minimizing end breaks in warping, control of tension level, conditions of beam flanges, stop motions, break – driving drum - importance of length measuring motion, control of density of beams – Choice of size, scope of size pick up through controlling sizing condition – control of yarn stretch – control of moisture in sized yarns, quality of sized beams, Density, broken ends, missing ends, crossed ends, sticky ends – defective selvedges. Formation of ridges on beams – Minimizing stoppages due to mechanical failures – Improving the build of pirn – Improving productivity in winding warping sizing and pirn windings.Take up motions – 7-wheel take up motion – continuous and intermittent take up motion – working of continuous type take up motion – Calculations related to take up motions – Let off motions – working of a negative let off motion – working of positive let off motions.Machine – Passage of yarn through flat knitting machine – Features of warp knitting – Different types of knitting elements – Knitting actions of Rachel Warp knitting machine – the knitting actions of Tricot warp knitting machine – compare Rachel and Tricot Knitting machine – Define weft knitting – Application of weft knitted fabrics – weft knitted structures like Plain, Rib and Inter Lock – passage of Yarn through single Jersey weft knitting.Objects of Warp Winding – working of Warp Winding Machines – Weft Winding Machines – Drum Winding and precision winding – Warp Winding Machine – Creel – types of tensioners – Slub catchers – Broken thread stop motion – Full package stop motion - ribbon breakers – package arm holders – traversing mechanism – features of Disc and Gate type tensioners – working of Electronic Yarn clearers – advantages of Electronic yarn clearers over ordinary slub catchers –Angle of wind – wind ratio – Roto Coner – Auto Coner – types of knots – splicing – defects in winding – causes & remedies – weft winding – objects – Bunching mechanism – Layer locking device – Pirn diameter control – Schweiter high-speed automatic pirn winder – defects in pirns, their causes and remedies.Objects of warping – beam warping and sectional warping – Ruti high speed warper – functions of various components of a warping machine – creel – Thread stop motion – length measuring motion – Head stock – Expanding Comb - doffing motion – Brake Motion – Driving Drum – Tensioners – defects in warp beams, their causes and remedies – sectional warping machine – limitations of sectional warping – objectives of sizing – ingredients used in the size paste and their functions – multi cylinder sizing machine – functions of the various controls in a modern sizing machine like – Temperature, size level, stretch, moisture, viscosity – size recipe for coarse, medium and fine cotton yarns – defects in sized beams – precautions to be taken for sizing synthetics and blends – improved fibre lay – after waxing – Healds and Reeds – objectives of drawing – in and denting – selection of suitable healds and reeds for different fabrics.The different methods of Yarn Numbering Systems – English, French, Metric, Denier, Tex – direct and indirect systems of yarn numbering - equations for calculating equivalent count – resultant count of folded yarn with and without contraction – beam count – average count – heald and reed count – speed, production and efficiency of warp winding machines, weft winding machines, warping machines – ends per section and the number of sections required per set – sized yarn weight, un-sized yarn weight and size percentage – production, speed and efficiency of sizing machines.
Part III: Textile Technology > Module II : Yarn Manufacture
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Advanced yarn manufacturing systems – open end Rotor spinning – principle of Rotor spinning – feed part – opening roller – rotor – rotor grooves – effect of rotor speed on yarn quality – relation between rotor speed, rotor diameter and yarn draw off tension – Navel – doff tube – Take-up roller – Traverse guide – Winding head – vacuum in spin box – advantages of open end spinning over ring spinning – limitations of open end spinning – Friction spinning – DREF-I friction spinner – DREF – II friction spinner – Air jet spinning – Siro spinning.Contaminants in Cotton fibre – Opening and cleaning – cleaning efficiency, trash content – classification of Blow Room lines, Minor and Major cleaning points – Hopper blender and Hopper feeder – Shirley opener – ERM cleaner – Axi-flow cleaner – 2 Bladed and 3 bladed beater – Krischners beater – Scutching – Single process scutcher – cages, Shirley wheel, Lap forming unit, lap – measuring motion, auto Doffing mechanism – piano feed regulating mechanism, reserve bin & photo cell arrangement – Two way distributor, dust filter bags, dust trunks, pneumatic delivery boxes, magnetic traps – lap defects – their causes and remedies – modern blow room line and chute feeding system – beater speed, cleaning efficiency of beater, cleaning efficiency of blow room – Hank of lap, production, draft and efficiency of blow room.Main draft, break draft, main draft constant, break draft constant, hank of silver in drawing frame – production and efficiency, draft, hank of lap, production and efficiency in silver lap machine. Production, efficiency and draft in comber – break draft, main draft, break draft constant, main draft – constant and hank of roving of simplex – production & efficiency of simplex.Ring frame – draft, twist and production calculation – Angle of yarn pull – Traveller speed – production and efficiency of rotor spinning – draft in rotor spinning – production and efficiency of Ring doubler – production and efficiency of Two for One twisterObjects of Carding – principle of stripping and carding – passage of material in a revolving flat carding machine – functions of each part of carding machine – setting of flats – H&B flexible bends – Heal and Toe arrangement – Philipson’s brush – types of waste in carding & percentage – defects in carding and remedial measures – Tandem carding – stripping and Grinding of cards – Traverse grinder – vacuum stripper – fibre hooks – Leading & Tailing hooks – Setting on quality and waste extraction.Ginning – Gins for different cottons – FQI – Lea CSP of yarn – mixing plans for coarse, medium and fine counts – Methods of mixing – Mixing bale opener – Multi mixer – Auto mixer – Aero mixer – Blendomat.Types of doubled yarn – Twist and twist direction effects – methods of doubling – styles of doubling – types of doubling machine – preparatory process for doubling – Ring doubler – stop motions – two for one twister [ TFO ] – Function of various parts for Two for one twister – advantages of Two for one twister – Three for one Twister – Advantages of three for one twister over two for one twister – Manufacture of Sewing threads – Manufacture of tyre cord – Fancy doubling – fancy yarn – Reeling – yarn conditioning – plain reel and cross reel – types of reeling – bundling and baling.Draw frame process – principle of roller drafting – passage of material through a modern draw frame – principle of roller setting – roller weighting – electrical and electronic stop motions – auto levellers – top & bottom rollers – roller cleaning devices – polar drafting system – Platts pressure bar systems – defects in silver – their causes and remedies.Objects of process control – Key variables for the process control in spinning – Norms – Establishment of norms. Productivity – Factors influencing it – Minimizing cost of production. Control of mixing, quality and cost – instrumental evaluation of cotton – control of mixing quality and cost – stimulations control of mixing quality and cost – linear programming for cotton mixing – the application of linear programming in a Mill – The control of yarn realization – Records for estimating yarn realization and waste – Norms for yarn realization. Control waste in cleaning in blow room and carding – determination of trash content and cleaning efficiency – norms for waste and cleaning efficiency in blow rooms and cards – assessing the performance of a blow room – locating and improving machines with substandard performance – optimizing cleaning at cards – control of comber waste – optimum level of comber waste – norms for improving mean length in combing – The need for routine check of comber waste – procedure of control of comber waste – control of silver evenness – control of stretch at fly frames – assessment and control of variability in blow room and draw frames – control of selective humidity – scope and means for increasing machine productivity in preparatory section.Features of LR C 1/3 Card – Developments in Feed part and Licker – in region – Cylinder region – condensing region and Web doffing mechanism, Coiler mechanism – India roll – Cross roll – Auto levellers – closed loop & Open loop auto levellers – Shirley pressure point system – Automatic waste extracting system – Automatic doffing – Automatic stop motions in cards – calculation of Speed, Draft and Draft constant, production and efficiency in Card – Lap exhausting time, Can fill time in Card.Developments in drafting region – advantages – SKF – PK 225 – INA-V drafting system – Developments in twisting region – traversing thread guide and balloon control rings – advantages and limitation – special finishes to rings – special finishes to travellers – S-twist and Z-twist – traveller number – running in period of ring frame – energy saving spindle – variable speed spinning – auto doffing mechanism – long length frames – compact spinning – Elite compact spinning – advantages of compact spun yarns – super high drafting system.Measurement and analysis of productivity – definitions of indices of productivity – analysis of short fall in productivity – productivity and profitability – means to improve productivity – maximizing machine efficiency in ring spinning – controlling the end breakage in ring spinning – improving mechanical conditions in ring frame – renovation at ring frame to reduce end breaks – control of yarn quality, count, strength and their variability – assessing process capability for count control – reducing within bobbin count variation – reducing between bobbin count variation – routine control of count – control of variability in lea strength – meeting the requirement of yarn strength – Factors affecting yarn strength – norms for yarn strength – control of yarn quality – unevenness and imperfections – measurement of unevenness – types of yarn irregularity – random irregularity and periodic irregularity – control of yarn irregularity – causes of yarn irregularity – yarn faults and package defects.Objects of ring frames – types of creels – apron drafting – SKF PK211, SKF PK 225 – LR drafting system – spacers – condenser – roller clearers – ring, traveller, spindle, ring rail and spindle rail, separator, traveller cleaner – tin roller – ‘Z’ twist and ‘S’ twist – bobbin building – yarn defects – causes and remedies.objects – L.R. silver lap machine – Ribbon lap machine – Objects – Super lap machine – Objects of combing – passage of material through a comber – Nasmith comber – Half lap – Nipper – Top comb – Feed roller – Detaching roller – waste percentage – modern developments in combing – combing defects – causes and remedies – post comb drawing.Objects of speed frame process – high drafting system – bottom rollers – top rollers, and weighting of top rollers – condensers & spacer – spindle and flyer – false twister – collor – spindle rail – bobbin rail – bobbin leading and flyer leading – T & S and Sun & planet differential motion – building motion – features of Rovematic speed frames – defects in roving – their causes and remedies.
Part IIa: Technical Mathematics
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Area bounded by a curve and X or Y axis, solutions of differential equations using the method of variable separable, solutions of linear differential equations of first order.Expansions using Binomial theorem.Equations to a straight line – slope-intercept form, intercept form, Angle between two lines, condition for two lines to be perpendicular, parallel.Evaluation of second and third order, minors and cofactors, solutions of simultaneous linear equation in three unknown using Cramer’s rule.Limits and continuity, derivatives of functions, equation to tangents and normals. Maxima and minima of functions of one variable.Integration of different types of functions.Identification of Matrices, matrix operations, adjoint and inverse.Signs of functions in each quadrant. Trigonometric values of angles, properties of trigonometric functions, applications of the identities sin (A ± B), cos (A ± B) and tan (A ± B).
Part III: Textile Technology > Module I : Textile Fibres and Textile Wet Processing
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Features of bast fibres – Jute and Linen, Climate, soil condition and cultivation of linen, extraction of linen, rippling, retting – chemical, water and dew retting, breaking, scotching, hackling, advantages and disadvantages of each retting process, chemical combination and microscopic appearance of linen, physical and chemical properties of linen, cultivation of jute, extraction of jute fibre from the plant, chemical and physical properties of Jute, Composition of jute.Objects of bleaching – Types of bleaching agents – Bleaching with hypochlorites – Comparison of sodium hypochlorite in terms of their properties, chemical behaviour and application. Preparation of hydrogen peroxide – properties and chemical behaviour of hydrogen peroxide – Strength of hydrogen peroxide in volume & percentage – Bleaching with hydrogen peroxide (Batch process) – definition and principle of mercerizing – changes in the dimension of cotton by mercerizing – parameters affecting mercerisation, concentration of NaOH, pH, Temperature and Time.Two methods of Blending – Blow room blending and draw frame blending – advantages and disadvantages.Blow Room – Card – Draw frame –Simplex – Ring frameDefinition of surface tension and contact angle – Relationship of surface tension and contact angle with wetting of textile materials – important surface active agents – manufacture of Washing Soap & Detergents – Sequence of operations in wet processing cotton textiles – Singeing – objects – principle – methods – hot plate, roller, Gas singeing machines – De-sizing – objects – principle – methods – Rot steeping – Acid steeping, Enzymatic de-sizing, Scouring – objects and importance – principle and mechanism – Definition and types of Kiers.Introduction to cotton fibre – cotton producing countries, Botanical classification of cotton, Types of commercial cottons and their properties, organic cotton & Bt cotton, hybrid Indian cotton and their properties, soil conditions, climate, cultivation, harvesting and picking of cotton, structure of cotton, longitudinal and cross sectional views, chemical composition, physical chemical properties.production of Orlon Fibre – Vinyl cyanide – continuous polymerization – Wet spinning and dry spinning – stretching – properties and appearance of Acrylic fiber.Method of Dyeing – Dyeing of polyester – cotton blends with – Disperse and vat dyes – Disperse and reactive dyes – dyeing of polyester – viscose blends with – disperse and vat dyes – disperse and reactive dyes – dyeing of polyester – wool blends with disperse and acid dyes – dyeing machinery – loose cotton dyeing machines – yarn package dyeing machines – cop dyeing machine – cheese dyeing machine – beam warp dyeing machine – fabric dyeing machines – jigger dyeing machine – winch dyeing machine – padding mangles – HPHT jet dyeing machines – HTHP jigger – HTHP beam dyeing – Thermosol process.Dyeing with Sulphur, Vat, Solubilised vat, Natural Indigo, Oxidized colours, Mineral and Naphthol colours.Various dyes used for protein fibres – preparation of wool and silk for dyeing – Dyeing of wool with – Acid dyes – Basic dyes – Reactive Dyes – Dyeing of silk with – Acid dyes – Basic dyes – Reactive dyes – Methods of dyeing of man-made fibres – Dyeing of man-made material – polyester with disperse dyes – Acrylic with basic dyes.Water mangles – Three and Six bowl mangles – Hydro extraction – Roller and centrifuge type – drying machines – blanket drying & Buti hot air drying machines – Damping machines – Brush and spray – objects of stentering – description of pin & clip stenter – Hot air stenter – Starch finishing – objects – various ingredients. Calendaring – objects – different types of calendars – Beetling – Sanforizing – objects – principle and mechanism of compressive shrinkage – pre-shrinkage process – Sanforizing machines – Anti-crease finish – objects – types of anti-crease finishes – water repellent & water proof finishes – study of mildew, moth and rot proof finishes Flame retardant finishes.advantages – draw ratio – Filament ratio – stretch ratio – cold drawing – hot drawing – Draw twist machine – Importance of Staple fiberClassification of colouring matters – general terms used in dyeing, Fastness, Liquor ratio & Dye bath – General mechanism of dyeing, physical, chemical & Solvent theories of dyeing – fastness properties of dyed materials. Method of application of Direct Dyes and Reactive Dyes on Cotton & Viscose, Basic colours on Cotton & Silk, Acid colours on Wool.Polyamides – Nylon 66, Nylon 6 - Polyester Terylene, Dacron – Poly olefin, Poly ethylene and polypropylene – Poly acrylonitrile, acrylic mod acrylic – poly vinyl alcohol – poly urethane fiber spandex – aramid fibres nomex & Kevlar – definition of monomers, polymers, polymerization, degree of polymerization – classification of polymerization – condensation polymerization, addition polymerization and co-polymerization – their examples with equations – Random, Alternative, Block co-polymers – Linear, branched, and cross linked polymers. Principles of spinning and methods of – melt spinning, wet spinning, dry spinning, advantages, disadvantages and suitability.Different types – Terylene – Dacron – Manufacture of Terylene – Production of Ethylene glycol and DMT – Polymerization – Melt spinning – Hot drawing – Filament and staple fiber – Properties – Microscopic appearance – Physical and chemical properties.Definitions of textile fibre, spun yarn, filament yarn, monofilament, texturised yarn, single yarn, ply yarn etc – classification of textile fibres on the basis of origin and chemical nature with examples, general properties of textile fibre, essential properties, desirable properties.Chemistry of polyamide fibres – Nylon 66 – Nylon 6 – Manufacture of nylon 66 – raw materials – polymerization – spinning – drawing – with equation – properties of Nylon 66 – microscopic appearance – physical and chemical properties.Three different types of Polymers, Manufacture – raw material, Polymerization, Melt spinning and drawing – Properties and appearance of Polypropylene.Manufacture and properties of “Spandex”. Aramid, Nomex, and Kevlar fibres.production of Caprolactum – condensation polymerization – melt spinning – stretching – properties – microscopic appearance – physical and chemical properties.Manufacture – Raw materials – polymerization – saponification – wet and dry spinning – drawing – properties of PVA.Names of recently developed synthetic fibre, poly ethylene, poly propylene, Acrylic fibre, PVA Fibre, Poly Urethane Fibre, Nomex fibre, Kevlar fibre. Method of manufacturing HDPE – Raw material – Polymerization with Ziengler type catalyst – Melt spinning and Drawing – Properties, differentiate LDPE & HDPE.Different types of Rayons, manufacture of viscose rayon, polynosic and properties, physical and chemical properties of viscose rayon, uses of viscose rayon, various steps involved in manufacture of acetate rayon, physical and chemical properties of acetate rayon, uses of acetate rayon, microscopical appearance of viscose and acetate rayon, cuprammonium and Nitro rayon, Lyocell, Modal, FR viscose & Bamboo fibre.Varieties of silk, silk producing countries, Sericulture – Pre-cocoon operations, Life cycle of silk worm, various stages involved in production of raw silk from cocoons, reeling, throwing and doubling of silk, structure of silk filaments and microscopic appearances, chemical composition of silk, degumming and weighting of silk, physical and chemical properties of silk.Size recipe for – Polyester filament yarn – Polyester / Viscose – Polyester / Cotton, control of static charges and humidity.Differentiate between dyeing & printing – ingredients used in printing & preparation of print paste – preparation of cloth for printing – after treatments given to printed fabrics – differentiate between methods of printing & styles of printing. Different methods of printing – block printing – stencil printing – screen printing – automatic flat bed screen printing – rotary screen printing – roller printing – transfer printing. Basic concepts of following styles of printing – direct, discharge, resist and dyed styles – Batik style and dyes used for batik style – tie-dyeing – Foam printing – flock printing – Damask printing – Kalamkari printing.objects – types of texturized yarns – stretch yarn – Modified stretch yarn – Bulk yarn – Texturization methods – False twist texturization – Stuffer Box crimping – Knife edge crimping – Air texturizing – Knit – De-knit texturizing – Gear crimping – Knife edge crimping – texturizing machines – advantages – uses of texturised yarn.Varieties of wool, types & grades, shearing of wool, composition and structure of wool, chlorination, carbonisation, scouring and felting of wool, physical and chemical properties of wool.
Part IId: Basic Electrical Engineering
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Resistance, Capacitance and inductance. AC circuit with R, L, C. Simple solution of typical AC circuit with resistance, impedance, power and power factor.Earthing, lightning protection.Electrical supply and load and its functioning, division of voltage and current in a parallel and series circuit – simple problems, units of power and energy, solution of DC circuit with calculation of energy consumption in an installation.Review with discussion of electric current, potential difference, power, EMF, resistance and its laws, Ohms law and series parallel circuit, electromagnetism, generation of AC and DC supply.
Part III: Textile Technology > Module IV : Fabric Structure, Fashion Design and Garment Technology
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Classify garments for men, women and children – selection of fabrics for various garments – Theory of Human Anatomy – measurements and importance of measurements – body measurements for children, ladies and gents garments – importance of paper patterns – types of paper patterns – Importance and principles of pattern drafting – pattern grading – study of pattern making for various types of top and bottom garments – Grading of various components of garments – Study of marker planning – draft pattern for gents shirts – draft pattern for ladies skirts.General features of Bedford cord fabrics – Construction of plain face Bedford cord, Twill face Bedford cord, Wadded Bedford cord and develop their drafts – Functions of cutting ends, face ends and wadding ends – Features of Pique fabrics – Differentiate pique fabrics and Bedford cord fabrics – Functions of cutting, face, wadding and back picks – Construction of various types of pique fabrics, Plain one shuttle of pique, Coarse cut pique, Fine cut pique, Wadded pique, Backed pique – System of Drafting and Denting applicable to above weaves – Additional attachments required in a loom to weave Bedford cord and Pique fabrics – Importance of Double, Open Double width, Treble, Tubular and Interchanging double cloth – Construct Double cloth, Double width cloth, Tubular, Treble, Interchanging Double cloth – Importance of extra warp and extra weft figuring in ornamentation of fabrics – importance of All over figuring, Stripe figuring and Spot figuring – Features of Toilet Quilt fabrics – Construct examples for 2 pick, and 3 pick Toilet Quilt.Define design – requirement of design – structural and decorative design – application of structural and decorative design in dresses – create variety through structural and decorative design – Define harmony – aspects of harmony – Define proportion – Aspects of proportion and space relationship – Define rhythm – Define emphasis – balance in dress design – social psychology of clothing – customers requirement of clothing – Designing and quality control – Fashion garments Vs Basic garments – Concept of technological environment of production development – Importance of process and product development – product performance and importance of specifications - Balance between aesthetic, performance and price factors.Object of fusing – Fusing – base cloth and resin coating system – Effect of temperature time and pressure in fusing – Effect of pressing and various types of pressing – machinery used for pressing – controls in pressing – material handling systems – packing materials and various types of packing – Labels and tags.Perforated fabrics – uses – Construct 3 X 3, 4 X 4, 5 X 5 Mock – Leno – Draft and Denting plan – speciality of denting for Mock – leno designs – principles of cross weaving – application of Doup Healds – Differentiate Gauze and Leno – Standard diagram of the cloth structure, Drafting and lifting plan for Plain Gauze, Cellular leno, Net leno / Spider leno – various types of sheds formed in cross weaving – Plain shed, open shed and cross shed formed in cross weaving with bottom douping – Differentiate mock leno and huck – a – back and compare their draft and lifting plan – Importance and general characteristics of Jacquard designs – Steps involved in the reproduction of Jacquard design from Jacquard cloth – Steps involved in the reproduction of Jacquard design from motif designs.Application of Point paper in textile Designing – count of point paper and definition – design, draft, lifting plan and denting plan – straight draft, broken draft, point draft, mixed draft – plain weave, warp rib weaves, weft rib weaves and mat weaves, modification of plain weaves – twill weaves – classification – warp faced twill – weft faced twill – Even faced twill – Steep twill – Flat twill – Left hand twill – Right hand twill – simple twill – compound twill – modification of twill weaves – satin and sateen designs – warp cork – screw and weft cork – screw designs – combined twills – figured twill – zigzag twills – diamond twills – broken twills – broken and reversed twill - drafts for the above designs – Influence of yarn twist on the prominence of twill lines.Objects of spreading – methods of spreading – various types of woven fabrics – types of lay – pattern lay out – Rules in pattern layout – methods for layout – layout for asymmetrical designs – Economy of fabric in placing pattern – Rules for placement of pattern if the fabric is insufficient – importance of ‘Marshden’ layout, ‘Marshden’ lay and lay length – cutting process – types of cutting machines and die cutters – tools required for clothing construction – types of stitches and classification of stitches – Seams and different types of seams – types of sewing machines – button hole, buttoning – Importance of trimmings – Selection of needles and threads for different types of garments – individual and group production systems.General requirements of a towelling fabric – weaves used for towelling fabrics – construction of 3-pick terry, 4-pick terry and 5-pick terry – construction of ordinary honey comb, Brighton’s honey comb – features of Huck – a – Back fabrics – Construction of Devon’s Huck – a – Back, 10 X 10 Huck – a – Back, Honey comb Huck – a – Back weaves, Reversible Huck – a – Back weaves – Drafts applicable to the above designs – Features of pile fabric – Classification – construction of Velvet, Velveteen – True warp pile, Two pick to a wire, Three pick to a wire, Fast true warp pile, Half the pile over each wire – Differentiate warp pile and weft pile structures – importance of cutting and finishing in the production of weft piles – velveteen – Classification of velveteen – Construct Plain back, Twill back, corded, Corded velveteen with twill as ground weaves – Features of crepe weaves – Different systems of constructing crepe weaves – By adding marks to satin weaves, Combining plain threads with a floating weave, Inserting one weave over another, Reversing a small repeat, Chemical treatments used to impart crepe effects – Principle of seer sucker fabrics.
Part IIb: Basic Civil Engineering
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Parts of building – foundation – types of foundations – spread footing, isolated footing, combined footing, Raft, pile and well foundations. Masonry – types rubble masonry, brick masonry, English bond and Flemish bond. (One brick wall).Levelling instruments, different types, bench mark, reduced level of points, booking of field notes, reduction of levels by height of collimation method (simple problem). Modern survey – instruments – Total station, Electronics theodolite, Distomat.Brick – varieties and strength, characteristics of good brick. Cement – varieties and grade of cement and its uses. Steel – types of steel for reinforcement bars, steel structural sections. Aggregates – types & requirements of good aggregates. Concrete – grades of concrete as per IS code, water cement ratio. Workability, mixing, batching, compaction and curing.Chain surveying – principles, instruments, ranging, and chaining survey lines, field work and field book, selection of survey stations, units of land area.
Part III: Textile Technology > Module V : Textile Testing, Errection and Maintenance of Textile Machinery
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Definition of Textile Testing – Definition of quality assurance – objects of Textile Testing – Importance of statistics – Definition of statistics – Quality control and Quality assurance – selection of Sample for testing - population and individual in statistics – classification and tabulation of data – frequency table – graphical representation of frequency distribution – types of frequency curves – measures of central Tendency – Measures of Dispersion – Humidity – expressions of humidity – measurement of Humidity of the atmosphere – standard atmospheric condition, standard atmosphere and standard testing atmosphere – expression of moisture in a textile material – standard moisture regain of important textile fibres – Estimation of standard regain of a blend – Moisture Hysteresis – Estimation of Moisture content and regain of Textile materials.The importance of levelling & methods of levelling – Instruments used in levelling – Erect various textile machineries – Erection tools and equipments – Measure the vibration of textile machineries – Dampers – functions – Balancing – types.Fabric properties and characteristics –Dimensional properties of Fabric – Threads density – Fabric weight – Count of the yarn used for fabric manufacture – Determination of cover factor – Warp cover factor, Weft cover factor and Cloth cover factor – Crimp in yarn – Crimp percentage and crimp amplitude – Shirley yarn crimp tester – Definition of pill and causes of pill formation – ICI Pill box tester – Fabric strength – Determination of Fabric tensile strength by tester working on CRT principle – Elmendorf Tearing strength tester – Hydraulic bursting strength tester – Fabric abrasion resistance – Types of abrasions – Martindale abrasion tester – Fabric stiffness – Bending length, flexural rigidity and bending modulus – Cantilever principle – Shirley stiffness tester – Drape and drape co-efficient – Determination of drape by Drape meter – Crease property – Crease resistance and Crease recovery – Shirley crease recovery tester – Define air permeability – air permeability, air resistance and air porosity –Shirley air permeability tester – water permeability and water repellency – Bundesmann water permeability tester.Properties of Textile fibres – Importance of fibre length – fibre length parameters – Determination of fibre length parameters by different instruments – Importance of fibre fineness – Relationship between air flow and fibre fineness – Determination of fibre fineness – Importance of fibre strength – Different strength technologies – Stress-strain curve for different – Elastic property – Estimation of fibre strength – Importance of fibre maturity – List the different methods of determination of fibre maturity – Estimation of fibre maturity by Caustic soda swelling method – Importance of FQI and its relation to lea CSP – Features of Advanced Fibre Information System (AFIS) – Features of High Volume Instrument (HVI) – Cleaning efficiency, Lint, Trash and invisible loss – Estimation of trash content in cotton by Shirley trash analyzer.Introduce safety precautions & maintenance of safety equipments in textile mill.List the types of maintenance and application – State new methods introduced in textile machinery maintenance –The duties and responsibilities of maintenance supervisor – Introduce work order procedure, store control – State the importance of work – study techniques – purpose and working of various types of fundamental workshop machineries – Calliper, micrometer, Feeler gauge, Dial gauge, Height & depth gauge –Express the principle of annealing, normalizing, hardening, tempering, carburizing & case hardening – State different types of bearings and functions – State the objects of lubricants, various types of lubricants – various characteristics of lubricants.The maintenance schedules for different spinning machineries – overhauling maintenance schedules of spinning machineries – Identify the defects due to improper maintenance – maintenance schedule during strike and lay-off periods.Overhauling schedule of machineries in preparatory and weaving departmentThe defects due to improper maintenance.The maintenance schedule for different preparatory sectionsThe maintenance schedule for dyeing & processing machineries.The maintenance schedule for loom shedProperties and characteristics of yarn – Importance of yarn count – Determination of yarn count – The importance of Yarn twist – Definition of twist, S twist, Z twist, twist on twist, weft on twist – Relationship between yarn count & TPI – Different methods of twist determination – Estimation of twist in yarn by – Importance of yarn strength – Factors affecting yarn strength – Principles of tensile strength testing – Estimation of single thread strength – lea tester – Importance of evenness of the yarn – terms in evenness – Methods of determination of evenness – Yarn appearance grading by ASTM standard boards – Uster evenness tester, spectrograph and imperfection indicator – Classification of basic classimat faults – Uster classimat – yarn hairiness – Determination of yarn hairiness.
Part I: General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Renaissance in Kerala
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General Knowledge and Current AffairsAwakening Through LiteratureSocio-Religious reform MovementsStruggles and Social RevoltsLeaders Of RenaissanceLiterary FiguresRole Of Press In RenaissanceTowards A New SocietyWomen And Social ChangeSalient Features of Indian ConstitutionSocial Welfare Legislations and Programmes
Part IIc: Basic Mechanical Engineering
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Definition, classification – two stroke engines, four stroke engines, working of two stroke engines and four stroke engines with the help of line sketches, comparison between two stroke and four stroke engines, comparison between petrol and diesel engines, function of fly wheel, clutch, gearbox, propeller shaft and differential in power transmission, explain with sketch the working of differential, briefly explain power transmission of 4 wheel vehicle with line diagram.Introduction, classification of power plants – working of hydroelectric power plant with schematic sketches – working of thermal (Steam and Diesel) power plant with schematic sketches – working of nuclear power plant with schematic sketches.
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Syllabus Explorer
Part I
Sec 1
- :reactions equilibrium diagrams- peritectic, eutectoid, eutectic, monotectic peritectoid, eutectic-- applications optical parallel and optical flat- of combination, angle dekker, auto collimator- cutting process:Secondary bonds- .etc specific heat, hydrogen bond, classification- die clearances-:types of die- combination, compound, progressive die no-:Bending dies-- hot working- .attributes and effect in metal forming Bachuscher:Alloy steels- Effects of- with strength, cohesive force, density, directional and non-directional- :Metallic bond ;directional bonding- work and forces of deformation, open die forging- :Forging methods analysis- slab method,arbors, vices, universal dividing head, rotary table, parking bracket, slot and milling attachments,composition, spheroidal graphite and malleable, white, grey cast iron, Classifications,opaque, lustrous, density, non-directional bonding, conductivity, ductility- Specific properties of,over aging and precipitation strengthening, Solid Solution hardening, work hardening,strip ,precision investment, centrifugal, die, pressure, slush, investment, vacuum, shell mold,Temperature, thermal damage and surface roughness obtainable:Honing .Types of machines-:bonding- modulus, melting temperature, energy well bond shallow energy well bond and deeper:Broaching- - basic process- different cutting elements- and force required for broaching-:Crystallography- unit cell, space lattice, Crystal- HCP, FCC, BCC structures- short and long:cutting- Different types- shearing- types of presses- cutting action in punch and die operations:Forming dies- bulging dies, coining, embossing, curling, solid form- Shear and tube spinning-:Gear milling- different gear milling operations and gear milling machines- :Gear hobbing-:hardening methods- laser and electron beam, induction, Flame ;Nitriding ;Carburizing processes:High energy rate forming- energy source, need for- material behavior- ,mechanical, pneumatic:High speed steels- effect of different alloying elements in HSS, types W and Mo- Cast irons ::machines- Specifications and Types- quick return motion- its advantages and hydraulic feed-:measurements- .etc precision and accuracy, (Abbe's) Principle of alignment- of Principle:measurements- auto collimator, collimator, telescope, microscope, projector of optical principles:mechanisms- specific energy, grinding force power, grinding debris- :Grinding wheels-:milling- rack, high speed milling attachment, universal milling attachment and vertical milling:operations- different types milling machines- Different methods of milling- nomenclature of:production process- thread, screw cutting on lathe- different thread production processes:structural features of fatigue- propagation, growth, crack initiation- fatigue tests- Fracture.)equations and:Welding- ,applications, metallurgy of welding, definition of welding, diffusion.applications of diffusion in mechanical engineering, mechanisms:Phase diagrams - Limitations.etc in forging its application and impact loading on ductile material-:Fatigue- Stress cycles-.etc skew rolling, coining Mahatma Gandhi University- defects in forging-.etc:Heat treatment ..etc spheroidite, bainite, martensite transformation-.punch forces CAM/CAD and CIM,.reference shall be made to the phase diagrams whenever necessary:Fracture – and Brittle.with slip in metals:Classification of crystal imperfections - of source, types of dislocation(definition only) toughness- Ductile to Brittle transition temperature (DBTT) in steels-:Creep-adapters and collet chucks- surface roughness and tool materials obtainable in milling-affecting fatigue strength:stress concentration, size effect, surface roughness, change in surfaceand elements, transfer in metal casting slag trap, gating ratio, sprue, design of gating systemand roll torque, power-d friction, deflection and flattening forces in hot rolling- friction andand.optical flat, angle gaugesangle grain boundaries on dislocation- to determine the microstructure polished and etching-applications ;hardening processes- :Types of Strengthening mechanisms- size grain reduce, ionapplications and advantages:machining centers- :Grinding- types of machines- Grindingapplications and properties, microstructure- :Principal Non-ferrous Alloys- ,Copper, Aluminumattachments, accessories, tool- types of tools and operations for each operation- tool room lathe-automatic feed-d and feed, depth of cut- work holding devices- and types of operationbasic types of hobbing machines, hobbing machines and principle of the hobbing process,bend allowances, forces, spring back, bendability, minimum bend radius, bending methods-blocks-:Comparators- mechanical, mechanical- horizontal length and pneumatic, opticalboundary irregularity- on dislocation/strength and creep resistance- grain orientation, grain shape, grain size distribution, Effects of grain sizeboundary sliding- Mechanism of creep deformation- threshold for creep- against preventionbroach strength- Milling .surface roughness and tool materials obtainable in each operationchanges in austenite, pearlite, ferrite, cementite, pearlite- interlamellar spacing of pearlite to strengthChromium .etc m-steels:Enhancement of steel properties by adding alloying elements-cleaning of castings- defects in castings- quality control and inspection- :Casting- ,continuouscomparator-:Angle measurements- dial gauge and sine bar, three disc- measurement of taperConventional Machining Processes :Turning machines- Types- and method of holding workcounter sinking, trepanning-:Reaming- types of reamers- nomenclature tool on- cutting forces-Creep curves- Creep tests- Structural:sub-structural change, deformation by slip-grain, grain formationcreep- .applications :Super plasticitycrystal structure determined by X- ray diffraction method- ,Fick's laws, Diffusion in solidscutting-:Arc welding- governing factor in fusion welding, polarity, equipment, applications-deformation zone geometry-:die forging- Syllabus for B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering,degrees of freedom-:clamping principle- clamping types- work holding principle- Diedendritic growth, under cooling, Homogeneous and heterogeneous nuclei formation grain, growthDetailed discussion on Iron- with microstructure and properties diagram Carbon equilibriumDetermination of atomic packing factor of CS, BCC, FCC, coordination number ;densitiesdifferent types abrasive of types different structure, grade, bond of types different, grain size, s- marking systemdislocation movement:on alloying elements formation, polymorphic transformation temperature, tenDispersion hardening- er ;recovery ;Detailed discussion on strain hardening:Cold working-distortions and heat flow, input- Gas weld:ing- filler rods and fluxes, equipment, details- flamedrilling-:Boring- tool geometry, types of boring machines- ,spot facing, counterboringdriving force for grain growth ;effect of grain size, recrystallization temperature Gandhi Universityductile fracture- Griffith's theory of brittle fracture- stress raiser, stress concentration- Effect ofduplicating lathe- Capstan and Turret lathe- knurling-:Drilling- types of drilling machines-electromagnetic, hydraulic, and explosive forming- :Deep drawing- deep draw ,drawabilityElectron configurations (basic only)- :Primary bonds- bond energy :Ionic and Covalent bondEngineering Metrology :General measurements concepts- ;Principles for achieving accuracyerrors errors drunken, erratic, random, progressive ;s-:Fits and tolerances- and hole :types of fitsetc drawing of flat strips, ideal deformation and friction- drawing defects- .drawing practicesexamples of work done- shaping of V- blocks, planing of guide gibs, slotting of keyways-flux cored arc welding- resistance, thermit solid state welding- Electron and laser beamfor forging- non destructive testing-:Wire and rod drawing mechanics- ,ideal deformationforces acting on molding flasks, chaplets, machines, prints- :Gating system- heat and fluid flowforgeability tests- material and die design- equipments- heating in forging- quality assuranceHall- low and high significance ;Petch equationHardenability, Jominy end quench test, applications, - hardness and microhardness tests- surfacehob wear, spur gear hobbing, helical gear hobbing, different hobbing techniques, nomenclature of hobhobbing-:Gear shaping- principle of gear shaping process- gear finishing- gear errors- ThreadI, rolling of tubes, wheels, axles- .gear rolling, beam thread:Forging- classificationin metal cutting its applications and thermal fatigue, fatigue- Mechanism of fatigue failure-in- plane strain forging, under sticking condition only, solid cylindrical, rectangular work pieceinitiation - Burgers vector- correlation of dislocation density with strength and nano concept-Lead and Copper, Silicon, Cobalt, Tungsten, Vanadium, Chromium, Nickel, Molybdenum-lubrication in metal forming- defects- cold and hot rolling- rolling machines- and strip velocitymachines- Inc( .comparison of casting with other production processes include necessary figuresManufacturing Processes :Patterns :- color, allowances, types code- :Molding sands-mechanical properties, corrosion resistance in improvement, transformation rates- ,Nickel steelsmechanism, classification- :welding design- heat, effect of weld parameters on weld qualityMetallurgy and Material Science ::Atomic structure - ,Correlation of atomic radius to strengthmethods of honing- types honing stones- honing conditions- cutting fluids- surface roughnessmilling cutters- different types of milling cutter- s- attachments forModule 1molding machines, types of mould, testing, properties, types, constituents- :Cores- types, sandsobtainable surface finish and economics, semi solid metal forming and squeeze casting- castingobtainable-:Burnishing- obtainable surface roughness and processes:Gear cutting process .-obtainable-:Lapping- types of hand lapping- types of lapping machines- surface roughnessof alloying of pure metals and the need for- Hume's theory, solid solutions, classification of alloysof elasticity in metal of coefficient and coefficient of thermal expansion, modulus of elasticityof FCC-:Modes of plastic deformation- ,Slip correlation of slip system, Schmid's law, twinningof grinding wheel- Grinding fluids- Truing and dressing of grinding wheel- Grindingon plastic deformation on crack propagation- intergranular, transgranular fracture- Effect ofone degree of freedom, complete constraints:Kinematics-:Gauge blocks- ,gauge materialsPolymorphism and allotropy-:Miller Indices- slip system, brittleness of BCC, HCP and ductilityprimary and secondary stress raisers- S, Characteristics of fatigue failure- N-curve- Factorsproperties, microstructure, composition of study, Titanium, Nickel, Magnesium, applications, propertiesrange order- Effects of crystalline and amorphous structure on mechanical properties-role of surface defects on crack, forest of dislocation, kink, jog, climb, cross slip, dislocationroll pressure distribution, mechanics of flat rolling- neutral point- roll, front and back tensionroll velocity- roll and roll pass design- theories of rolling and effect of parameters- calculation ofrule- multi, single phase- phase equilibrium diagrams- Gibbs's phase rule and lever rule- Coringshaft basis system-:limit gauges- presentation of gauge tolerances, gauge tolerance- Taylor'sShaping, planing and slotting .operations in each obtainable surface roughness and tool materialsSignificance of Frank and Read source in metals deformation:Mechanism of recrystallizationsurface residual stress, properties- Ways to improve fatigue life- on temperature Effect ofsurface, effect of temperature, standards and accuracy gauge of manufacturing and surface roughnessSyllabus for B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering. Mahatma Gandhi University recrystallization-system-:Rising- feeding devices, chills, rising design- Cupola operation and pouringsystematic and constant, accuracy Vs precision, methods for estimating accuracy and precisiontaper bores and plug ring gauges- Precision inclinometer, levels- Optical instruments for anglethe retardation of, displacement of the eutectoid point, grain growth, stability of carbides andtheory of gauging- limit gauges for screw threads- and Design of linear operationthread milling, thread grinding and, tapping, die threading, knurlingtypes and electrodes- TIG- GMA- 2CO process- and plasma arc, electroslag, Submerged arctypes and mechanism- .extrusion defects:Rolling- principles- types of rolls and rolling mills-types of drills- nomenclature of drill point- drill wear- types of chip breakers- cutting forces invariations in joint strength- Brazing and soldering- adhesive bonding- Metal flow :Extrusion-welding- explosive welding- defects and inspection in welding- grain size, heat affected zone
Module 8
Sec 2
- Role of HR in Counseling- Components of Counseling Programs- Counseling Effectiveness-.Competency based Compensation..management.Management Techniques- Eastern and Western Practices- Emotional and Self Managementand development- e- Career Concepts Compensation and Performance management- Roles-and Enrichment- Managing Career plateaus- Designing Effective Career Development Systems-Career stages- Career planning and Process- Career development Models- Career MotivationCodification of materials- storage design- stores layout- storage systems and equipment- storesCompetencies and Career Management- Competency Mapping Models- and Equitycontrol (SPC)- Control Charts- Total Quality Management- Just In Time- Six Sigma-e- employee profile- e- recruitment and selection- e- Virtual learning and Orientation- e- trainingEmployee Coaching and Counseling Need for Coaching- Role of HR in coaching- CoachingEmployee Health and Welfare Programs- Work Stress- Sources- Consequences- Stresshuman factors affecting work, Study objectives, basic procedure for workHuman Resource Development: Strategic framework for HRM and HRD- and Mission, VisionIndustrial Management : Materials Planning & Control objectives of materials- theinspection lead time and transport lead time, time- flow charting techniques to reduce variousIntelligence.Inventory Management Work Study and Procurement- Inventory control-Cost-Links to HR, Strategy and Business Goals- HRD Program Implementation and Evaluation-Management, Types, Effects of maintenance, maintenance- Reliability- ReplacementMaterial forecasting .make or buy decision, buying process- selection inventory control- Sparesmethod study- diagrams and Charts work measurement, diagrams used in method study- and objectiveparts management- Inventory systems- administrative, lead time analysis lead supplier, lead timePerformance and- Skills for Effective Coaching- Coaching Effectiveness- Need for Counselingpoor quality- Challenges- Quality Cost- Quality Assurance- Quality circle- Statistical processpreservation- stores procedures- stock valuation and verification warehouse and distributionProcedures- Purchasing method- consumption cycle- Records used in stock control-Professionals- HRD Needs Assessment- HRD practices- Measures of HRD performance-Quality Management Quality management systems- Factors controlling quality- impact ofRecent trends- .HRD Audit and Bench Marking, Strategic Capabilitysignificance of specification, standardization, function of purchasing and material managementstructure- components- Types of wages- methods of wage system- Characteristicstechniques of work measurement- Job Evaluation- objectives- methods- Factors affecting wagestypes of lead time- materials requirement planning- .aggregate inventory managementValues- Importance- Challenges to Organizations- HRD Functions- Roles of HRDWarehousing-,Definitions ,Role of work study, Means of increasing productivity
Module 6
Sec 3
,CO, NOx .Pollutants in SI and IC engines and IC- types combustion chamber for SI and IC engines.exhaust gas treatment) smoke intensity and NOx- Catalytic converter- Thermal reaction-.Fuel gas analysis .Exhaust gas composition .Combustion reaction of common fuels .combustionBasics of Thermodynamics, Combustion & I. C. Engines. - Working of two stroke and fourconventional refrigeration methods-.refrigeration systemsCRDI technology .GDI engines and MPFI systems .injections- Lubrication systems- types-diesel knock, delay- Air motion .controlling methods- Different .swirl, tumble, Squish motionsengine- Stirling engine- Stratified charge engine- RCV engine- .free piston engine FuelFlame propagation .ignition lag- Abnormal combustion- P, Combustion in IC engines .ignition noFlash point .fire point and viscosity index, properties of lubricants of Thermodynamics .Heat balance test- .Morse testinjection systems in SI and IC engines- .Fuel injection pumps- nozzle- direct and indirectParticulate and smoke, unburnt hydrocarbons ,CO, CH( .Measurement of emissionParticulate trap- Testing of CI engines .Indicated power- Brake Power- Volumetric efficiency-rating of fuels- Alternative fuels- Octane and Cetane numbers- Types of engines- Wankelrefrigerating machine and, heat pump- coefficient of performance- unit of refrigeration-Refrigeration :Principles- Thermodynamics of refrigeration- ,reversed Carnot cycle, Carnotstroke engines and valve timing diagrams of engines- Fuel .Petrol and diesel engine Ignition .air cyclesSuper charging and turbo charging- Combustion in SI engines.- P-θ diagram- Stages of combustion-systems- Battery and magnet systems- Fuels .spark advance and ignition timing- ,QualitiesVariation of specific heats .Dissociation- Engine cooling .systems- Air and liquid system-
Module 7
Sec 4
,Engine Temperature Gauge Fuel level indicator, Oil pressure gauge. .Navigational lightsand Lenses .Reflectors .Bulbs ,Wiring circuit Sound signals (Types) .Such as electrical gaugesand passive two terminal elements, Ohm’s law, Current relations for resistor, inductor,capacitor- Kirchhoff’s laws, Mesh analysis, Nodal analysis, Ideal sources, Voltagecircuits. Introduction to three phase systems- relationship between line and phaseConstructional details of Alternators fitted with Engines-special features, Electronic voltage regulators.Constructional details of DC Generators fitted with Engines-, special features Output regulators.current division, voltage division. AC:circuits- Sinusoids, Generation of AC, Average and RMSElectrical System: Fundamentals of DC- Introduction to DC and AC circuits, Active circuitsMotor Characteristics .& Lighting System: Electrical accessories- Head Lights-Starting of IC Engine (Petrol & Diesel)- and its drive mechanisms Starting Motor constructionvalues of connections, types of relationships. Generator & Alternator, :Motors Startingvalues, Form and peak factors, J-R operator concept, Analysis of R, L, C-
Part II
Sec 5
,Malayala Manorama, Swaraj, Mithavadi, Vivekodayam, Swadeshabhimani, Malayali,Poetry, Drama, Novel- Nataka Prabandham, Sahithya Pramukharu, Library,Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangam, Yogakshema Sabha, Nair Service Society, SNDP Yogam.Authorities.etc Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement.etc Sadhu Paristarana Sabha, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha.Programs like Employment Guarantee Program, Organ and Blood Donation etc..Services under the Union and the States.Vaikom Muhammad Basheer, Chandu Menon, Changampuzha Krishnapillai, Sankar KurupA Kumaran .G Varghese Mappila, Ullur S Parameswara Iyer, Vallathol Narayana Menon, NAmendment Provisions of the Constitution.and others K S Pattathuppu, Ponnukunnu Varkey, Thakazhi Sivasankaran Pillai, Kesava Devand others Kuttipuzha Krishnapillai, C M Joseph, Theerthanand Social .etc Environmental Acts, Food Security Act, Welfare Women & ChildrenAwakening Through LiteratureBlessy, Moorkoth Kumaran, K T Madhavan, Barrister G P Pillai, Kuriyakose Elias ChavaraBrahmanandam, Chattampi Swamikal.Ayyankali, Sree Narayana Guru, Thycaud Ayya VaikundarCentre- State Relations- Legislative- .Financial and Administrativeeducational institutions founding.etc printing press.factories, instituEfforts To Reform The SocietyEmergency Provisions.etc movementetc, YukthivadiExecutive- Legislature- Judiciary- .Both at Union and State Level- Other ConstitutionalFundamental Rights- Directive Principles of State Policy- Relation between FundamentalGeneral Knowledge and Current AffairsGENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND CURRENT AFFAIRSGENERAL KNOWLEDGE, CURRENT AFFAIRS & RENAISSANCE IN KERALAIA, Kesari, Samadarsi, Kerala Kaumudi, Mathrubhumi, Bhashaposhini- ,Prabhatam, AmeenIntroduction to English education- various mission organizations and their functioning-Its significance and place in the interpretation of the Constitution- Preamble-K, P K Chathan Master, P K Vellon, Vayalar Ramavarma, Neelakandan NamboothirippadKandathil, Valiyaveettil Kochukunhi Thampuran, Kerala Varma Valiyakoil ThampuranKurur, V C Kunjuraman, Dr. Ayyathan Gopalan, P K Kesava Menon, C. Krishnan, KumaranLalithambika Antherjanam, Anna Chandi, Cheriyan and othersLeaders Of RenaissanceLiterary FiguresMakthi Thangal, Vakkam Abdul Khadar Maulavi, V T Bhattathirippad, Mannathu Padmanabhan, JosephP Krishnan, Swamy Ananda Theerthan .C Kesavan, R T Krishnaswamy Iyer, K A Gopalan, Anna PillaiPampadi John, Pandith K P Karuppan, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Mampuram Thangal, K P VallonParipalana Sangam Vala Samudaya Parishkarana Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam DharmaParvathi Amma, Lalitha Prabhu, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Arya Pallam, Neminemani NangeliPrinciples and Rights- Fundamental Duties.RENAISSANCE IN KERALARole Of Press In RenaissanceSatyagraha, Kuttankulam Satyagraha .Temple Entry Act, Proclamation, Temple Entry ProcSignificant Features of Indian ConstitutionSocial (A)-Religious reform MovementsSocial Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities againstSocial Welfare Legislations and ProgramsStruggles and Social RevoltsTowards A New SocietyUpper cloth revolt.Channar agitation, Vaikom Satyagraha, Guruvayoor Satyagraha, PaliyamV, Palakkunnath Abraham Sivayogi, Dr Palpu (Kumaran Guru) Poikayil Yohannan, BhagavanandaWomen And Social Change
Module 5
Sec 6
:Clutches and Brakes - block, long shoe, double block, shoe & band, band, internally expanding shoe:Dynamometers torsion and belt transmission, epicyclic train, rope brake .Pony brake.centrifugal clutches, multiple2 position and 3 position synthesis- Overlay Method- Analytical synthesis techniques- Camsacceleration and velocity, Displacement analysis of simple mechanisms- Graphical method-advantage- Transmission Angle- Coupler curves- Description of some common mechanisms-and critical speed- design for static and fatigue loads- repeated loading- reversed bending- Designand Ratchets, Dwell Mechanisms, Straight line generators, Quick return mechanismsbending- shear center- curved beams with circular and rectangular cross section- Energyconcentrated loads, due to axial force, shear force, bending moment and torquecondition- 2 D problems in Elasticity Plane Stress and Plane Strain problems .Airy’s stressconditions- boundary conditions- Saint Venant’s principle for end effects- uniquenessDesign of welded jointsdimensional synthesis- Precision points- Graphical synthesis for four link mechanism- Function generator-displacement, velocity and acceleration curves- Cam profiles- Reciprocating and oscillatingdynamometers-power and effortelastic constants- equations of equilibrium- displacement relations- compatibilityfollowers- Tangent cams- Introduction to convex and concave Cams with flat footed followers-Force analysis of machinery - static and dynamic force analysis of plane motion mechanismsfour- bar chain, slider crank chains and double slider crank chains- Limit positions- Mechanicalfunction- solutions by polynomial method- for bending of a cantilever with an endgrinding mills- Rigid disc at an angle fixed to a rotating shaftin the kinematic analysis of simple mechanisms- Coincident points- Coriolis component of accelerationinertia governors- governor speed, torque characteristics of an engine- .flywheel and governorKinematic synthesis (Planar Mechanisms)- Tasks of kinematic synthesis- Type, Number andKinematics of Machinery Basic concepts and definitions Kinematic- ,Degree of freedomLaw of toothed gearing- Involute and cycloidal tooth profiles- Spur Gearload and bending of a beam under uniform load .Equations in polar coordinates- Lame’sMechanics of Materials Basic equations of Elasticity, Stress at a point with respect to a plane-Mobility- Gruebler’s criterion, Kutzbach criterion- Grashof’s Law- Kinematic inversions ofNon- standard gear teeth- Gear [Basics only] Rack and Pinion, Worm, Bevel, Helicalnormal and tangential components of stress- stress tensor- Cauchy’s equations- stressof couplings- Rigid and flexible couplings- Design of riveted joints- design of pins and keys-power and air, mechanical, hydraulic, block brakes- braking of a vehicle- ,single plate, conepower-controlling force diagram- quality of governors- sensitiveness- stability- effect of friction inprinciple of superposition- matrix methods- :Governors .method of virtual work- and effortPrinciple- Angular acceleration- gyroscopic effect on bearings, airplanes, and ships- coupleprinciple- minimum potential energy theorem- complementary energy- Torsion of non circularproblem- stress concentration problem of a small hole in a large plate- Axi-symmetric problemsrelation- Maxwell-Betti reciprocal theorem- Castigliano’s first and second theorems- virtual worksections- membrane analogy- torsion of thin walled open and closed sections- shear flow.sections- Saint Venant’s theory :bars- Prandtl’s method- solutions for circular and elliptic crossShafts and axle design- stresses- causes of failure in shafts- design based on strength, rigiditystability of automobile and two wheel vehicles- and gyroscopic stabilization of sea vesselsStrain energy of deformation :methods in elasticity- subjected to special cases of a bodystress and strain tensors- constitutive equations- generalized Hooke’s law- relation amongterminology and definitions- Gear tooth action- contact ratio- interference and undercutting-theorem, kinematic analysis by- complex algebra methods- Vector approach- Computer applicationsthick cylinders- interference fit- Un-symmetrical :Special problems in bending .rotating diskstrains- Train value, Speed ratio- Parallel axis gear trains- Epicyclic Gear trains- Differentials.transformation- principal stresses and planes- strain at a point- strain tensor- analogy betweenTurning :Flywheel and turning moment diagram :Gyroscope .engines .C.I for turning moment diagrams-types:Followers and- follower motion- SHM- Cycloidal- uniform velocity and acceleration-Velocity and acceleration polygons- Velocity analysis using instantaneous centers- Kennedy’s
Module 3
Sec 7
:Hydraulic valves Stop valve pressure control valve, shuttle valve, Directional control valve-:Pumps and motors . .Hydraulic accumulators .pneumatic and hydraulic devices, electric of.cylinder cushion, Telescopic cylindercenter tandem center valves and center- Circuit and Hydraulic circuits .their principle of operationflow control fundamentals, Piping terminology, control terminology, Flow divider and combiner .flow control valve-directional control valves- non-throttling, throttling- open center and closedHand .Principle of working-pumps- multi, double acting, single acting- Gear .displacementhydraulic pumps, Power transmission .nomenclature- Comparison characteristic, classificationsIndustrial Hydraulics: Introduction to hydraulics and Symbols .pneumatic devices /non-return valve-relief valve-counter balance valve-sequence valve- pressure reducing valve-p, piston motors- oscillating motor, ball piston, rolling vane, radial piston- .characteristicspower and, hydraulic press, Pneumatic Hammer- steeringProperties of commonly used hydraulic fluids- circuits used in machine tools- Riveter-pumps- piston pumps, vane, Screw .internal and external, gear ring- swash, axial piston pumpvane, gear motors, Types of hydraulic motors .bent axis pump, radial pumpvelocity control, of hydraulic pump- Different types of switching and its merits .Applications of unloading valve .Applications of pressure reducing and sequence valve- Typical hydraulic
Module 4
Sec 8
.Canal Rules, Harbor Craft Rules, Rule of Manning of boats/Ships/ on Safety equipments .board.Light and sound signals, fire appliances, Life saving appliances :Free surface .Inclining experiment .Trim and stability booklet .hydrostatic calculations and shipsGeometry of .Passenger boats and cargo vessels .General layout .Water tight integrity of vesselsHull: Various types of .classification of ships/boats .terms used in boat constructionpropeller types .effect- ,Fixed V.Rudder .Kort nozzle, variable pitchRegistration of boats/ships River Sea vessels, Inland Vessel Rules, Merchant Shipping Act .
Module 2
Sec 9
.characteristicsImpulse Momentum equation- applications- reaction principle- of propulsion.equation(Mach's number and Weber's number, Euler's number, Froude's number, Reynolds's number)and acceleration in fluid flow-Ideal fluids .continuity equation-irrotational and rotational flow-and speed diameters-Principle of similitude .Cavitation in fluid machines- affecting factorscavitation in pumps and turbines- pump, reciprocating pump :Positive displacement pumpschannel flow-Chezy's equation-most economic cross section- Fluid .hydraulic jumpcharacteristics- .applicationscirculation and vorticity-basic flow fields, stream function and potential function- .uniform flowcurved surfaces-buoyancy and floatation- stability of submerged and floating bodies- metacentricdimensional performance curves for pumps- effect of change of outlet vane angle, impellerenergy correction factors-applications of Bernoulli's equation- pitot, orifice meter, venturimeterEuler's head equation, centrifugal pumps- :pump characteristics performance- of selectionFluid Mechanics: Basic concepts-properties of fluids- pressure :Fluid statics- variation ofheight Euler's momentum equation-its limitations and Bernoulli's equation- and momentumHydraulic Machines Energy transfer between fluid and rotor, classification of fluid :Principlesin energy transfer of basic equation .shipscomponents of energy transfer in rotodynamic machinery-in parallel & series operation- .propeller pumps- Non dimensional numbers .model studiesKinematics-Description of flow pattern-streamlines, path lines, stream tubes, streak lines- velocityKowkouski's theorem .Boundary layer theory- -boundary layer separation-methods of controlling-lift and drag force on an aero foil, bluff body-characteristics-Hagen .work done- PoiseuilleNon dimensional parameters for incompressible flow machines- Head, Capacity coefficientnon-dimensional parameters, specific speed, working machinery, applications, efficiency andorifice, tube, weirs and notches- .rotameter flow through pipes- and laminarperformance and turbines and pumps rotodynamic machinery, velocity triangles stage, applications,power transmission through pipes-losses in pipes- parallel pipes in series pipes- hydraulicpressure-absolute and gauge pressure- manometers, Pascal's law- and plane on hydrostatic forcePumping machinery Rotodynamic pumps :- construction features- classification- of workingpumps from performance curves- NPSH required- NPSH available- multistage pumps- pumpsspecific speed, shape number, Reynolds's number, Power coefficient, coefficient- Nontotal energy line and gradient line-equivalent pipe-Moody's diagram- Open .water hammerturbulent flow in pipes-critical Reynolds number- Darcy-Weisbach equation-hydraulic radius-vortex, doublet, sink, Source-flow past a cylinder with circulation, spiral flow, tex-Magnus effect-wake-drag force on a rectangular plate-pressure drag-friction drag-total drag streamlined body-
Education
100 Marks
Higher Secondary School Teacher (Junior) Chemistry
This is a recruitment by Kerala PSC for the post of Higher Secondary School Teacher (Junior) in Chemistry under the Kerala Higher Secondary Education Department, for postgraduate Chemistry candidates.
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Syllabus Explorer
CHEMISTRY
Sec 1
Accuracy & Precision - statistical treatment of data - Theories of titrationsApplications of UV, IR, HNMR, CNMR and Mass Spectroscopy - D NMR techniques -Structural Analysis using Spectral DataBasic concepts of Organic reactions - Electron displacement effects - AromaticityBasic principles of Group Theory - Character Tables - Chemical .and Spectral ApplicationsBasic principles of Kinetics - Kinetics of Complex reactions - steady state approximation -Theories of Reaction Rates - Arrhenius equation - fast reactions.Chemical Bonding in Diatomic and Polyatomic Molecules-Electronic Spectroscopy of Atoms - Basic principles of Molecular Spectroscopy: Microwave, Infrared, Electronic, NMR, ESR, Raman and MossbaurChromatographic techniques. Column, TLC, Paper, GC, HPLC and ion exchangeColloids - Zeta Potential - Electrokinetic PhenomenaConcept of Molecular Chirality - Carbon and Nitrogen Compounds - Chiral reagents and Chiral Catalysts - Stereo chemistry of biphenyl and allenes . Topicity and prostereo isomerism -asymmetric synthesis.Conformational analysis in acyclic and cyclic systems,Electro Analytical Methods : Potentiometry, Polarography , Coulometry, Conductometry, Voltametry and Amperometry.Electrodes and Electrochemical Cells - Nernst, Debye-Huckel, Omsager Equations - Electro kinetic Phenomena, Electrolytic Polarization.Electronic Structure of Solids - Crystal Symmetry - Theories of Solids - Properties of Solids : Electrical, Magnetical and Optical - Crystal defects.Electronic, Infrared, NMR, ESR and Mossbaur spectra of complexes - Co-ordination complexes of Lanthanides and actinides.Esterification and ester hydrolysis reactions - structure and reactivity: Linear Free Energy relationship.Formulation of Quantum Mechanics - Approximation Methods - Hydrogen like Atoms -Multi Electron Systems - Angular Momentum - ApplicationsFundamentals of polymerization - structure - property relationship of polymers - biopolymers.Geometrical isomerism.Homogenous and Heterogeneous Catalysis - Enzyme CatalysisIntroduction to Computational Chemistry - Computational methods : ab initio, Semi Empirical methods - Molecular MechanicsLaws of Thermodynamics - Thermodynamics of Solutions - Thermodynamics of irreversible process - Phase Equilibria - Two and Three Component SystemsMetal ions in biological systems - Role and effects - Coenzymes, Cytochromes, chlorophylls and hormones.Monolayer and multilayer adsorption - Adsorption Isotherms - Principles of SEM, TEM, ECSA and Augur SpectroscopyNatural Products : Terpenes, steroids, alakaloids, carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, vitamins, prostoglandins, hormones and enzymes.Nuclear reactions - structure and stability - radio active equilibria - neutron activation analysis - counting techniques.ORD and CD - theory and applicationsOrganic Reactions : Substitution, Addition, Elimination, Rearrangements - MechanismOrganic, Inorganic and organo metallic reagents in organic synthesis.Pericyclic reactions : Electrolytic, cycloaddition, Sigmatropic - Selection rules and stereochemistry - applicationsPhotoreactions of Carbonyl compounds - enes, dienes, arenes - applicationsProtecting groups in peptide synthesisReaction intermediates - reactions related to substitution, addition, elimination and rearrangements - mechanism and application.Reactivity in substitution and elimination reactions.Statistical Mechanics - Fundamentals - Partition Function - Quantum Statistics - Heat capacities of Solids and GasesStructure and bonding in molecules - chemical periodicityStructure and Theories of Liquids - Liquid Crystals and their applications.Synthesis, reactions, structure and bonding in boranes - organoboranes and hydriborations -synthesis, structure and uses of phosphorous, nitrogen compounds, phosphorus - sulphur compounds, silicones and silicates.Synthesis, structure, properties and bonding of organometallic compounds - metal carbonyls and cyanides - Catalysts by organo metallic compounds - hydrogenation, hydroformylation and polymerization.Theories in co-ordination chemistry - stereochemistry of co-ordination compounds - stability of metal complexes - reactions of metal complexesTheories of acids and bases - Non-acqueous solvents - Isopoly and heteropoly acidsThermal methods of analysis
Salient Features of Indian Constitution
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Amendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.Salient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.
RENAISSANCE IN KERALA
Sec 3
Novel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcSNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc.Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyakoyi Thampuran, Kandathil Varghesc Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersMalabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Malayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories, printing press etc.Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and others
Recent Developments in Chemistry
Sec 4
Drug design and Drug action.Molecular recognition : Synthetic Receptors, Cyclodextrin, Calixiranes, Cyclophanes, Crown Ethers.Nanostructures - ID, 2D and 3D structures - Synthesis and applications of nanomaterials.Principles of Green chemistry - Green synthesis - Application of Phase Transfer Catalysts -Green Reactions.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND CURRENT AFFAIRS
Sec 5
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY/TEACHING APTITUDE
Sec 6
Methods of research;Paper, article, workshop, seminar, conference and symposium;Research Ethics;Research: Meaning, Characteristics and types;Steps of research;Thesis writing: its characteristics and format.Evaluation systems.Factors affecting teaching;Learner's characteristics;Methods of teaching;Teaching aids;Teaching: Nature, objectives, characteristics and basic requirements;
Social Welfare Legislations and Programmes
Sec 7
Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.
Technical
100 Marks
DTP OPERATOR
Recruitment by Kerala PSC for the post of DTP Operator in the Information and Public Relations department or DTP Operator Grade II in the Printing department.
120m
8s
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Adobe in design, page make up, File management, Printing, Binding
Sec 1
Color ,color libraries and color separation, Bi-fold brochures and other custom layouts, rotation tool, drop caps, page numbering and insertion of special symbols.Document and column set up for a variety of publications, identification of tools ,use of rulers, guides and snap to guides, page formatting, formatting type including styles, sizes, leading ,tracking ,kerning, using the edit menu–cutting ,copying ,pasting multiple pasting ,editing stories, spell checking ,formatting paragraphs, moving/ resizing text blocks, leading adjustment etc.Placing graphics, resizing graphics, text wraps, setting up templates and style palettes, grouping and aligning objects, multiple pasting with “step and repeat: functions, graphic formats, links, resolutions.Styles and creating a custom style palette, use of templates, printing solutions and PPD’s and PDF’s generation.Costing and estimating of various jobs, preparations of masters/use of masters for taking out proofs.Types of digital printing, Uses in commercial operations, inkjet bubble jet/thermal printer /laser printer used for small and big formats, page composing through regional language software.Copy preparation procedures, copy fitting procedures, page making through adobe in design.principles of page make of Books, board room/seminar presentation material preparations.
Adobe Page Maker,Quark Xpress, Scanning
Sec 2
Creating a Publication setting up pages, changing document setup, using master pages.Creating and opening publication, using the tool box, working with palettes, text and graphics, starting a publication from the template, saving and closing a publication.Creating columns, creating styles and alignment.OLE(Object linking and exporting). TIFF image. PDF HTML formats.Printing of publication proof corrections with appropriate proof reading marks.Rotating and moving of text block and graphics, placing text file, setting tab, indents and leaders copying graphics between publication, positioning and resizing the logo.Tutorial- Positioning ruler guides, typing text, formatting graphics.Half tone separating & Trapping.Master pages, Master items &spreads .Page composing through Quark Xpress specifying Document, setting, creating and opening publications, use of plates & control.Scaling and stacking typing text.Setting up pages ,changing document setup.Typing & Text manipulation, positioning resizing.Preparation of OCR.Principles of scanning, Types of scanners(Flatbed&Drum) and its use, Resolution, DPI, LPI PPI, graphic drawings inputs of pictures, sketches etc.Use of scanner for picking up illustration, line drawing Setting of Scanner making of OCR.
Adobe Photoshop, Document Designing & Advance features.
Sec 3
Image Fundamentals, Digital image pixel.Resolution. DPI, raster image/bitmaps. Vector image/ graphics.Various File Format, Bitmap, JPEG, PSD, PDD,TIFF,GIF,VMF.Various Tools, Various palettes, Various Image Display Options , Various Edit commands, Various Image Commands.Graphic Reproduction Tonal Value, Tonal Gradation, Continuous tone, Half tone, Moirepattern, Highlight, Middle tone, Shadow areas, Contrast and other details, Photo editing Software, Color corrections techniques.
Fundamental &Basic of Computer Fundamentals
Sec 4
Bits, Bytes, RAM, ROM, ASCI etc.Computer ApplicationFile management, Folder, maintenances wizard, setting through Control panel.Input Devices: Keyboard, Mouse, OCR, OMR, MICR, Scanner etc.Introduction to computer, Hardware & Software.MS Windows and its use.Operating Systems: MS Windows, Introduction& Version, Desk Top& its terminology, Set up using Control panel, Windows accessories, File Management Folder Concept.Output Devices: Hard copy devices & Soft copy devices.Storage Media - Magnetic Disk, Hard Disk, Floppy Disk, CD etc.Types of software – System & Application Software Concepts.
Unit -7
Sec 5
Care and maintenance of the typewriter. Oiling and cleaning of the machine. Change of ribbon, minor repair work.Centering, horizontal and vertical mathematical judgement placement. Proof reading and correcting of error, proof correction marks, use of different types of erasing materials.Systems of typing, touch system and sight system, their advantages and disadvantages, arranging the materials for typing. Correct sitting posture while typing. Correct typing procedure, various parts of a typewriter and their use.Various kinds of typewriters based on the make, the type, the size, the language etc. Manual typewriter, electric typewriter, electronic typewriter, word processor.Visible and invisible parts of typewriter (margin stops, paper guide, paper release lever, line space guage, cylinder knobs, shift key, space bar, tab set key, ratchet wheel and pinion wheel, dogs etc.) and their functions. Insertion and removal of paper, keyboard, typing of alphabets, words, phrases, sentences and small paragraphs, typing of symbols not given on the keyboard.
Corel Draw,Graphic Design
Sec 6
Adding graphics symbols and specials character editing Formatting text & paragraph, hyphenating text.Applying and editing line ending shapes, splitting and erasing portions of objects positioning moving stretching and rotating objectsworking with multiple on screen color palettes.Applying special effects to bitmap by 3D. Effects blur effects, contour effects, Creating color separations, working with halftone and bitmap screens.Creating and editing blends, envelopes.Creating and modifying vector and bitmap.Importing and exporting files, OLE (Object Linking and Embedding) printing of document / design.Introduction Creating opening drawing. Setting up the drawing page. Using the rulers ,Grid, And guidelines. Viewing document. Drawing and shaping, Objects, drawing, moving and shaping object, drawing lines and curves, dimension line.Organizing objects, arranging &changing the order of objects.Grouping ,ungrouping locking and unlocking objects, Using and setting layers, Aligning &editing objects data, Working with pattern and texture fills.Working with style& templates.Principles of page design, Elements of design, Color-Define color, type of colors, impact of colors color wheelAchieving of different colors through appropriate color percentage.Selection of types(Fonts) for text/Display work, Preparation of Graphics, Creations Of rough sketches, Color Selections, Font& Image selection, illustration work .
Networking Concept , Word processing,Printing Process
Sec 7
Introduction, Merits and Demerits.File& Printer SharingIntroduction& Use of InternetLAN, MAN,WAN.Introduction, History of Printing and Types, Comparative Analysis of Various printing process.Types(Fonts) Type sizes, Different families(Style). Point system and other system of measuring, Casting off, Proof reading and its marks, House style, Composing Process Introduction of various methods of composing Computer to plate , Paper Introduction and preparation . Various paper sizes, Various paper calculations.Basics of Word processing, opening documents and Creating Documents Saving Documents/Quitting Document cursor Control, Spell check, Character formatting, Page formatting ,Adding borders and shading, Headers and footers, Setting up multiple columns , Sorting blocks, Margin & hyphenating, Text wrapping.
Unit – 8
Sec 8
Importance of typewriting in modern era. Latest Malayalam software in computer.Tabular typing, two columns table and multiple column table box, etc., display of tabulation work. Typing of financial and costing statements, use of carbon paper for taking out more than one copy. Methods using carbon (manifolding), machine assembly method and desk assembly method. Correction of errors on the carbon copies (paper being in the machine and taken out of the machine)Typing of addresses on envelopes, inland and postcards including window display chain feed. Typing of annexure and appendices to letters.Typing of letters, blocked, semi blocked and NOMA, simplified with open closed and mixed punctuations, syllabification (splitting of words at the end of the line). Typing of short letters and one page letter and letter running into more than one page.Typing on printed form like invoices, bills, quotations, tenders, index cards etc., typing of simple and confused manuscripts. Typing of orders, circulars, notices, memoranda, notes, advertisements, interview letters, appointment letters etc.
Education
100 Marks
High School Assistant (Sanskrit)
This is a recruitment by the Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) for the post of High School Assistant (Sanskrit) in the Education Department. The exam is conducted for 100 marks with a duration of 90 minutes.
90m
2s
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PART A
Sec 1
Aims, Objectives, and Values of Teaching - Taxonomy of Educational Objectives - Old and revisedAssessment; Evaluation- Concepts, Purpose, Types, Principles, Modern techniques - CCE and Grading- Tools and techniques - Qualities of a good test - Types of test items- Evaluation of projects, Seminars and Assignments - Achievement test, Diagnostic test – Construction, Characteristics, interpretation and remediation.Correlation with other subjects and life situations.Curriculum - Definition, Principles, Modern trends and organizational approaches, Curriculum reforms - NCF/KCF.History/conceptual development. Need and Significance, Meaning Nature and Scope of the Subject.Instructional resources- Laboratory, Library, Club, Museum- Visual and Audio-Visual aids - Community based resources - e-resources - Text book, Work book and Hand book.Methods and Strategies of teaching the subject- Models of Teaching, Techniques of individualising instruction.Pedagogic analysis- Need, Significance and Principles.Planning of instruction at Secondary level- Need and importance. Psychological bases of Teaching the subject - Implications of Piaget, Bruner, Gagne, Vygotsky, Ausubel and Gardener - Individual difference, Motivation, Maxims of teaching.Teacher - Qualities and Competencies - different roles - Personal Qualities - Essential teaching skills - Microteaching - Action research.Module I : Renaissance and freedom movementModule II: General Knowledge and current affairsModule III: Methodology of teaching the subject
PART B
Sec 2
Module I. Jyotisa:Text -Brhajjataka of Varahamihira – Chapter I & IIModule II. Nyaya:Texts - 1. Tarkasamgraha (Without Dipika)Texts - 2. Nyayasidhantamuktavali upto Sabdakhanda (Without Dinakari)Module III. Sahitya: Kavya and NatakaTexts - 1. Kumarasambhava of Kalidasa – Chapter V.Texts - 2. Balaramayana of Ananthanarayana Sastri (Balakanda and Ayodhyakanda)Texts - 3. Abhijnanasakuntala of KalidasaModule IV. Sahitya: Vrtta, Alankara and PoeticsAlankarasText- KuvalayanandaUpama, Rupaka, Utpreksha, Atisayokti, Samasokti, Dipika, Aprastutaprasamsa, Arthantaranyasa, Pradipa, Ananvaya, Anuprasa & Yamaka.DramaturgyNatakalakshana, Arthopakshepakas, Pancasandhi, Bhava and Rasa.Text- Dasarupaka of Dhananjaya and Natyasastra Chapter VI&VIIPoeticsText- Kavyaprakasa of Mammata Bhatta :Chapter I& IIVrttasAnustup, Indravajra, Upendravajra, Vamsastha, Vasantatilaka, Malini, Mandakranta, Sardulavikridita, Sragdhara & Arya.Text- VrttaratnakaraModule V: General (Sanskrit) –Text- A Short History of Sanskrit Literature by T.K.Ramachandra IyerModule VI: VedantaTexts - 1. Vedantasara of SadanandaTexts - 2. Bhagavadgita - Chapter I & IIModule VII: Vyakarana - Samjna and SandhiText - LaghusidhantakaumudiModule VIII: Vyakarana - Karaka and SamasaText - Laghusidhantakaumudi
Education
100 Marks
HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER GEOGRAPHY
The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) conducts recruitment for the post of Higher Secondary School Teacher (Junior) – Geography under the Kerala Higher Secondary Education Department. Applications are invited through the One Time Registration system from eligible candidates aspiring to build a teaching career in Kerala Government service.
90m
12s
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Salient Features of Indian Constitution
Sec 1
Amendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.Salient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.
Renaissance in Kerala
Sec 2
Novel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcSNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc.Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyakoyi Thampuran, Kandathil Varghese Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories, printing press etc.Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and others
Urban Geography and Regional development
Sec 3
Cocept of regions and regional planning- types of regions-hirearchy of regions – approaches to regional planning – Theories of regiona growth – Growth pole growth foci – Regional imbalancs and levels of development – District, Block and panchyat level planning in India – Backward and tribal area development programmes – watershed planning – people participation in planning process.Origin and growth of urban centres – Urbanisation – Classifiation of Urban Centres – spatial and funtional relationship of urban centres – Economic basis of urban settlements – basic and nonbasic concepts – urban morphology – CBD – Urban fringe – problems of urbanisation.
Physical Geography
Sec 4
Composition and structure of the atmosphere – insolation – heat budget – weather and climate – weather maps – horizontal and vertical distribution of temperature – Atmospheric pressure and winds – atmospheric moisture – humidity, evaporation, condensation, clouds and precipitation – cyclones, articyclones, monsoons, Air masses – ocean atmospheric interactions – climatic classifications – climatic changes – climate and agriculture – climate and diseases – micro climate in urban areas.Concepts in Geomorphology – Structure of the earth – geologic time scale – tectonics – Isostasy – continental drift – plate tectonics – Weathering erosion – deposition – erosional and depositional landforms – cycle of erosion – slope development and theories – morphometric elements and parameters – valley development and drainage basin compositions – drainage classifications – morphogenetic regims – application of geomorphology.Ecosystems and their functioning – concepts of Biome, Ecoton and Community – biodiversity, natural hazards – degradation – emerging environmental issues – ecocrisis – environmental law and protection.Oceans in the world – Relief of ocean floor – distribution of temperature and salinity of ocean water – waves, tides, currents – coral reefs – deposits of ocean floors.
Cartography and Geoinformatics
Sec 5
Concept of GIS – spatial and non-spatial data – coordinate system and reference – Geodetic detum – spatial data modelling – input of data – capabilities of GIS – spatial analysis using GIS – Modelling in GIS.Development of cartography – maps and their classification – elements of maps- map projections – SOI topographic map design – map reproduction – Thematic maps- special purpose maps-Automation in cartography.Remote sensing types – EMR and remote sensing – platforms – Aerial remote sensing – photogrammetry – satellite remote sensing – Sensors – scanning and orbiting mechanism – Resolution – spatial, spectral, radiometric and temporal resolution – satellite photographic system – image interpretation – image processing.
Concepts and Trends in Geography
Sec 6
Four Traditions in Geography – five themes in Geography – Dualism and dichotomies in Geography.Geographical ideas of classical and modren period. Influence of Positivism, Pragmatism, Functionalism, Existentialism, Idealism, Marxism, Radicalism, Behavioralism and Humanism in Geographical ideas.Paradigm shifts in Geography - quantitative revolution – use of laws, models and theories – systems approach – Modern synthesis in Geography.
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Sec 7
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Geography in India
Sec 8
Georaphy of Kerala – physical setting – Agriculture – Minerals – Industries- Transportation- Population.Irrigation – Agriculture – characteristics and problems of Indian Agriculture – Cropping pattern- agriultural regims – food security.Location and space relations – physiography – drainage – soil – clamate – Indian monsoon, seasonal – natural vegetation types and their distribution.Mineral resources and their distribution – localization – industrial scenario of India - factors and spatial pattern of major industries – industrial regions.Population – spatial and demographic characteristics – different modes of transport in India – Natioal and International Trade – ports and airports.
Regional and Economic Geography of the world
Sec 9
Major natural regions of the world and their characteristics.Resources and their classification – Distribution and production of minerals and energy resources – Agricultural resources and their distribution – types of agriculture – crop combination analysis – Analysis of crop diversification and index of agricultural productivity – Distribution of major industries – transportation pattern of world trade – Trade blocs – Distribution of population – Concept of sustainable development.
Modern trends in Geography
Sec 10
Modern trends in Geography
Research Methodology/Teaching Aptitude
Sec 11
Methods of research;Paper, article, workshop, seminar, conference and symposium;Research Ethics;Research: Meaning, Characteristics and types;Steps of research;Thesis writing: its characteristics and format.Evaluation systems.Factors affecting teaching;Learner's characteristics;Methods of teaching;Teaching aids;Teaching: Nature, objectives, characteristics and basic requirements;
Social Welfare Legislations and Programmes
Sec 12
Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.
Education
100 Marks
Higher Secondary School Teacher Statistics
Recruitment by Kerala Public Service Commission for the post of Higher Secondary School Teacher (Statistics) in the Kerala Higher Secondary Education department.
120m
12s
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Recent developments in Statistics
Sec 1
Acceptance sampling for attributes.Basic concepts in Econometrics ( demand, revenue, elasticity and equilibrium analysis).Components of time series, ARMA and ARIMA.Construction and properties;yarious typesjcontrol charts.Generalized linear modeling.Linear programming problem.Markovian Queuing models.Simulation Techniques.Statistical decision problem, Bayesian inference, Prior and posterior distributions, Bayes' estimates, life time distributions, basic concepts of survival analysis - survival function, hazard rate.
Distribution theory
Sec 2
Basic concepts in distribution theory, generating functions ( pgf, mgf, cf).Bivariate distributions-joint, marginal conditional distributions and expectations.Continuous distributions ( Uniform, normal, exponential, double exponential, beta, gamma, Cauchy, Weibull, Pareto, lognormal, logistic distributions, and Pearson's system of distributions.Least square principle, correlation and regression.Order statistics-joint, marginal distributions of order statistics from uniform and exponential distributionsSampling distributions- Sample characteristics and their distributions (normal, chi square, t, F)-properties and applications.Standard discrete distributions ( Binomial, Poisson, negative binomial, geometric, hyper geometric, power series distributions and properties).
Sampling theory and design of experiments.
Sec 3
Census and sampling, probability sampling methods ( SRSWR, SRSWOR, systematic, stratified, cluster, multistage samplings).Factorial experiments ( 2n and 3n) and confounding.Gauss-Markov set up, basic designs (CRD.RBD.LSD).Incomplete block designs- BIBID, PBIBD.PPS sampling (Des Raj's, Murthy, Horvitz-Thompson).Ratio and regression methods of estimations and properties.Split plot design.
Probability Theory.
Sec 4
Central limit theorems and its applications.Characteristic functions-elementary properties and inverse theorem.Different modes of convergence of sequence of random variables, weak and strong law of large numbers.Mathematical expectation and inequalities ( Markov, Chebychev's, Liaponov, Jenson).Probability measure, conditional probability and Baye's theorem.Random variable-distribution, density functions and properties.
Mathematical methods for statistics.
Sec 5
Classes ^of sets, sigma-algebra, measure, measurable functions and properties, Lebesgue measurable sets.Generalized inverse and properties.Lebesgue integrals and properties. Riemann-Stieltjes' integral. Proper and improper integral, uniform convergence of series and sequences of real numbers/functions.Linear vector space, subspace, independence of vectors, basis and dimensions. Orthogonal and orthonormal basis, Gram-Schmidt orthogonalisation , orthogonal transformations.Matrices & determinants-rank, null space, nullity, linear transformations, characteristic roots & vectors, spectral decomposition, classification & reduction of quadratic forms.
Stochastic Processes , Multivariate Analysis
Sec 6
Classification problems- Classifying to one of k multivariate normal populations, discriminant analysis, Principal component analysis, canonical variables and canonical correlations.Definition of stochastic process- basic concepts, Markov Chain, classification of states, discrete time branching process, Poisson process and related processes.Distribution of quadratic forms, Partial and multiple correlations.Multivariate distributions ( Normal, multinomial)- marginal , conditional and characteristic functions.Multivariate sampling distributions^Hotelling's T2 and Mahalanobis - D2.Renewal theorem and limit theorems.
Statistical Inference
Sec 7
Fisher's information, C-R inequality, Racf^Blackwell and Lehman-Scheffe theorems.Fundamental concepts of testing of hypotheses.Methods of estimation ( MLE, Moments, Minimum Chi square).Neyman-Pearson'lemma, most powerful test, UMP test, likelihood-ratio test, large sample and small sample tests.Non-parametric tests ( Chi square test of goodness fit, K-S test, sign test, Wilcoxon, Signed rank, run, Mann-Whitney, Wilcoxon).Problem of estimation, Point estimate and interval estimate-basic concepts, general properties of estimates, sufficiency and completeness-exponential family.SPRT
Module X (b )
Sec 8
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Module X (a)
Sec 9
Novel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcThycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyakoyi Thampuran, Kandathil Varghesc Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcSNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc. Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Introduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories, printing press etc.Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and others
Module VIII
Sec 10
Methods of research;Paper, article, workshop, seminar, conference and symposium;Research Ethics;Research: Meaning, Characteristics and types;Steps of research;Thesis writing: its characteristics and format.Evaluation systems.Factors affecting teaching;Learner's characteristics;Methods of teaching;Teaching aids;Teaching: Nature, objectives, characteristics and basic requirements;
Module IX (a )
Sec 11
Amendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.Salient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.
Module IX (b)
Sec 12
Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.
Education
100 Marks
HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER ECONOMICS
This examination is conducted by the Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) for the recruitment of Higher Secondary School Teachers (Junior) in Economics within the Kerala Higher Secondary Education Department.
90m
20s
#kerala-psc#teaching#economics#higher-secondary#degree-level
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Salient Features of Indian Constitution
Sec 1
Amendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.Salient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Service under the Union and the States.
Application of Quantitative Techniques in Economics
Sec 2
Application of Matrix algebra, Differentiation and Integration in EconomicsDummy variablesLinear Regression ModelsProbability DistributionsTheories of Estimation and Testing of HypothesisTheories of ProbabilityTheories of SamplingViolation of assumptions of Classical Linear Regression models
International Economics and Financial Markets
Sec 3
Balance of payments and exchange ratesFinancial inclusionForeign exchange marketInstitutions and instruments in Indian money and capital marketsInternal and external balance under alternative exchange rate regimesInternational capital flowsInternational monetary systemPure theories of international tradeRecent developments in trade theoriesTrade and GrowthTrade policy and economic integration
Macroeconomics
Sec 4
Classical, Keynesian, post-Keynesian approaches in MacroeconomicsConsumption and Investment TheoriesIS-LM Closed and Open economy modelsMacroeconomic PolicyModern Developments in MacroeconomicsTheories of Business CycleTheories of Demand for and Supply of MoneyTheories of Inflation
Economic Growth and Development
Sec 5
Concept, approach and measurementEnvironment and Sustainable developmentEnvironmental policiesGrowth models: Harrod-Domar, neoclassical, Cambridge and Endogenous growth modelsHuman capital and Manpower PlanningPlan modelsTraditional and Modern theories of development
Indian Economy and Kerala Economy
Sec 6
Demographic developmentDevelopment experience of Kerala: Decentralization, Migration, Urbanization, Poverty, Unemployment and InequalityEconomic planning in IndiaFiscal federalism and Finance CommissionsFiscal, financial and external sector reformsGender issuesGrowth, Performance and Structural change in Indian economy since New Economic reformsImpact of Economic reforms on poverty, unemployment and inequalitySectoral growthState finance
TEACHING APTITUDE
Sec 7
Evaluation systems.Factors affecting teaching;Learner's characteristics;Methods of teaching;Teaching aids;Teaching: Nature, objectives, characteristics and basic requirements;
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Sec 8
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Methodology of Microeconomics
Sec 9
Input output analysis, Linear programming and Game theoryMarket models: -Perfect and ImperfectModern theories of demand analysisRecent developments in consumer behaviorRisk and Uncertainty models in product and factor marketsTheories of DistributionTheories of General Equilibrium and Welfare economicsTheories of production and cost
TOWARDS A NEW SOCIETY
Sec 10
Introduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories.printing press etc.
LITERARY FIGURES
Sec 11
Kodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyakoyi Thampuran, Kandathil Varghese Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and others
ROLE OF PRESS IN RENAISSANCE
Sec 12
Malayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etc
RESEARCH APTITUDE
Sec 13
Methods of research;Paper, article, workshop, seminar, conference and symposium;Research Ethics;Research: Meaning, Characteristics and types;Steps of research;Thesis writing: its characteristics and format.
AWAKENING THROUGH LITERATURE
Sec 14
Novel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prishtanam, Library movement etc
WOMEN AND SOCIAL CHANGE
Sec 15
Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and others
Recent developments in Economics
Sec 16
Recent developments in Economics
EFFORTS TO REFORM THE SOCIETY > Socio-Religious reform Movements
Sec 17
SNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.
Social Welfare Legislations and Programmes
Sec 18
Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.
LEADERS OF RENAISSANCE
Sec 19
Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and others
EFFORTS TO REFORM THE SOCIETY > Struggles and Social Revolts
Sec 20
Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc. Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention ovement etc.
Technical
100 Marks
ACCOUNTANT
Recruitment by Kerala PSC for the Accountant post in Kerala Artisans Development Corporation Limited.
90m
9s
#kerala-psc#accounting#finance#degree-level#commerce
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Part I: General Knowledge, Current Affairs and Renaissance in Kerala
Sec 1
Amendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND CURRENT AFFAIRSAwakening Through LiteratureNovel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcEfforts To Reform The SocietySocio-Religious reform MovementsSNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Struggles and Social RevoltsMalabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc.Leaders Of RenaissanceThycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersLiterary FiguresKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyakoil Thampuran, Kandathil Varghese Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersRole Of Press In RenaissanceMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcTowards A New SocietyIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories.printing press etc.Women And Social ChangeParvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and othersSalient Features of Indian ConstitutionSalient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.Social Welfare Legislations and Programmes
MODULE VIII –AUDITING
Sec 2
Auditing Concepts – Nature and Limitations of Auditing – Basic Principles governing an Audit – Auditor’s Independence – Relationship of auditing with other disciplines – Auditing Engagement – Audit Planning – Audit Programme – Audit Documentation – Audit working papers – Audit Files – Audit Evidence – Procedures – Sources – Methods – Physical Verification – Direct Confirmation – Representation by Management – Obtaining Certificate – Internal Control – Concept of Materiality – Audit Risk – Concept of Internal Audit – Internal Control – Auditing in a Computerised Environment – Audit Sampling – Types – Test Checking – Analytical Review Procedures – Audit of Payments – Receipts – Purchases – Sales – Audit of Suppliers Ledger and Debtors Ledger – Audit of Impersonal Ledger – Audit of Assets and Liabilities – Company Audit – Audit Report – Qualification – Disclaimers – Adverse Opinion – Disclosures, Reports and Certificates – Features and Basic Principles of Government Audit – Comptroller and Auditor General and its constitutional role.
MODULE II – BANKING AND INSURANCE
Sec 3
Evolution of Banking – Structure of Banking – Types of Banks in India – Functions – RBI – Banking Practice : Customer and Banker – Relationship – Negotiable Instruments – Cheques – Types – Dishonour of Cheque – opening and operation of accounts by special types of customers – minor, married women, firms, company – Recent trends in Banking : CORE – ECS – EFT – SWIFT – NEFT – RTGS – Banking Ombudsman – Mobile and Internet BankingIntroduction to Insurance – Types of Insurance – Laws relating to Life and General Insurance – Various life insurance and general insurance companies – Insurance Sector reforms in India
MODULE I – ADVANCED ACCOUNTING
Sec 4
Final Accounts of Companies (revised format) – Accounting of share capital viz., Issue, forfeiture and Reissue of forfeited shares – Issue and Redemption of Debentures – Amalgamation – Absorption, External and Internal Reconstruction – Royalty Accounts – Departmental and Branch Accounting – Analysis and Interpretation of financial Statements viz., Ratio Analysis – Cash Flow Statement – Fund flow statement – Government Accounts in India – General Principles – C & AG – Public Accounts Committee – Indian Accounting Standards (IAS)
MODULE III – CAPITAL MARKET AND FINANCIAL SERVI CES
Sec 5
Financial Services in India viz., Merchant Banking – Factoring – Securitization of debt – Leasing – Mutual Funds – Venture Capital – Credit RatingIndian Financial System – Money Market – Primary v/s Secondary markets – Recent trends in new issue market – Stock Exchanges – Structure – SEBI as Regulator – Functions – SEBI guidelines for Primary and Secondary Market – BSE – NSE – Listing of Securities – Parties associated with Stock Exchanges – Methods of Trading – Online Trading – Stock Indices
MODULE VII – DIRECT AND INDIRECT TAXES
Sec 6
Important Definitions in the Income-tax Act, 1961 – Basis of Charge; Rates of Taxes applicable for different types of assesses – concepts of Previous year and Assessment year – Accelerated Assessment – Residential Status and Scope of Total Income – Incomes which do not form part of total income – Different heads of Income – Clubbing of Income – Aggregation of Income, Set off or Carry forward of Losses – Deductions from Gross Total Income – Computation of Gross Total Income and Tax Payable – Computation of Total Income and Tax Payable – Rebate and Reliefs – Provisions relating to Advance Tax – Tax deducted at Source – Provisions for filling of return of Income – Introduction to Excise Duty – Customs Duty – Central Sales Tax and VAT – Constitutional aspects – Basic concepts relating to levy, taxable event and related provisions – Service Tax (in detail) – Basic concepts – Point of Taxation – Exemptions and Abatements – Taxable Services – Valuation of Taxable Services – Invoicing of Taxable Services – Registration – Furnishing of Returns – CENVAT Credit Rules (Rule 1-9 of CENVAT Credit Rules, 2004)
MODULE VI – COST ACCOUNTING
Sec 7
Introduction to Cost Accounting – Objectives and Scope – Cost Centres and Cost Units – Elements of Cost – Relationship between Cost Accounting, Financial Accounting and Management Accounting – Material Cost – Material Procurement Procedures – FIFO, LIFO, Simple Average, Weighted Average – Inventory Control – Techniques for fixing of Minimum, Maximum, Recorder Levels – Economic Order Quantity – ABC Classification – Stock taking and Perpetual Inventory – Labour – Overview – Overtime – Idle time and Incentives – Labour Turnover – Efficiency Rating Procedures – Remuneration and Incentive Schemes – Overheads – Fixed, Variable and Semi-variable Overheads – Step Cost – Factory Overheads – Primary and Secondary Distribution – Administration Overheads – Selling and Distribution Overheads – Reconciliation of Cost and Financial Accounts – Costing Systems – Job, Batch, Contract, Process and Operating Costing Systems – Marginal Costing – Standard Costing – Budget and Budgetary Control
MODULE IV – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR OFFICE
Sec 8
Introduction to Information Technology – meaning – Definition – Components of IT Information and Enterprises – Information systems to support business functions – Management Information Systems (MIS) – Transaction Processing Systems (TPS) – Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) – Advantages of ERP – Benefits of an ERP system – Database Management Systems (DBMS) – Types of DBMS – Models – Office Automation Tools – Open Office – Word – Excel – Power Point – Access – Computer Network – Types – Internet – Software – Licensed v/s Open Source – Windows v/s Linux – Information Technology Act 2000 – Digital Signature – cyber Crimes – Offences and Penalties under IT Act 2000
MODULE V – FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Sec 9
Meaning – Importance – Objectives – Profit versus Wealth Management Principle – Role of CFO – Time Value of Money – Compounding and Discounting Techniques – Financing Decisions viz., Cost of Capital – Capital Structure Decisions – Leverage Decision – Trading on Equity – Different Sources of Finance – Investment Decisions viz., - Different types of Projects – Capital Budgeting Techniques – Pay back Period Method – Accounting Rate of Return – Net Present Value – Internal Rate of Return – Discounted Pay Back Period and Profitability Index Method – Project Ranking – Capital Rationing – Dividend Decisions – types of Dividend – Factors for declaring Dividend – Payment v/s Retention Policy – Different types of Dividend Models – Walter’s – Gordon – Modigliani and Miller Model – Linter Model – Graham and Dodd Model – Buy Back of Shares – Right issue – Stock Split – Reverse Split
Technical
100 Marks
WORKSHOP INSTRUCTOR ||| INSTRUCTOR GRADE II ||| DEMONSTRATOR ||| DRAFTSMAN GRADE II (COMPUTER HARDWARE AND MAINTENANCE)
This examination is conducted by the Kerala Public Service Commission for the recruitment of Workshop Instructor, Instructor Grade II, Demonstrator, and Draftsman Grade II in Computer Hardware and Maintenance within the Technical Education Department.
75m
7s
#kerala-psc#technical-education#computer-hardware#maintenance#engineering
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Part II e: Essentials of Electronics Engineering
Sec 1
Active and passive devices – review only. LED – working, applications, comparison of LED lighting and CFL lighting. Full wave rectifier – diagram and explanation, 5 V power supply – with bridge rectifier and 7805. SMPS – block diagram and advantages. Integrated circuits. SMDs – advantages. Static electricity – precautions in handling electronic circuits.E-waste: Health hazards of e-waste.Inverter & UPS: Block diagram. Compare – inverter and UPS. Online and off line UPS – differentiate. Battery selection for UPS and inverter.Microcontrollers: Simple block diagram of 8 bit microcontrollers – application.Mobile technology: CDMA and GSM. Compare – 2G and 3G technologies.Switches: ON / OFF, push to ON, push to OFF, push to ON / OFF, SPST, SPDT, DPDT. Working and application of limit switches, proximity switches, relays.
Part II a: Technical Mathematics
Sec 2
Applications of integration – Area bounded by a curve and X or Y axis, solutions of differential equations using the method of variable separable, solutions of linear differential equations of first order.Binomial Series – Expansions using Binomial theorem.Coordinate geometry – Equations to a straight line – slope-intercept form, intercept form, Angle between two lines, condition for two lines to be perpendicular, parallel.Determinants – Evaluation of second and third order, minors and cofactors, solutions of simultaneous linear equation in three unknown using Cramer’s rule.Differentiation – Limits and continuity, derivatives of functions, equation to tangents and normals. Maxima and minima of functions of one variable.Integration of functions – Integration of different types of functions.Matrices – Identification of Matrices, matrix operations, adjoint and inverse.Trigonometric functions – Signs of functions in each quadrant. Trigonometric values of angles, properties of trigonometric functions, applications of the identities sin (A ± B), cos (A ± B) and tan (A ± B).
Part II d: Basic Electrical Engineering
Sec 3
Circuit parameters: Resistance, Capacitance and inductance. AC circuit with R, L, C. Simple solution of typical AC circuit with resistance, impedance, power and power factor.Electrical circuit of an installation: Earthing, lightning protection.Idea of Basic electrical circuit: Electrical supply and load and its functioning, division of voltage and current in a parallel and series circuit – simple problems, units of power and energy, solution of DC circuit with calculation of energy consumption in an installation.Review with discussion of electric current, potential difference, power, EMF, resistance and its laws, Ohms law and series parallel circuit, electromagnetism, generation of AC and DC supply.
Part II b: Basic Civil Engineering
Sec 4
Construction: Parts of building – foundation – types of foundations – spread footing, isolated footing, combined footing, Raft, pile and well foundations. Masonry – types rubble masonry, brick masonry, English bond and Flemish bond. (One brick wall).Levelling: Levelling instruments, different types, bench mark, reduced level of points, booking of field notes, reduction of levels by height of collimation method (simple problem). Modern survey – instruments – Total station, Electronics theodolite, Distomat.Materials: Brick – varieties and strength, characteristics of good brick. Cement – varieties and grade of cement and its uses. Steel – types of steel for reinforcement bars, steel structural sections. Aggregates – types & requirements of good aggregates. Concrete – grades of concrete as per IS code, water cement ratio. Workability, mixing, batching, compaction and curing.Surveying: Chain surveying – principles, instruments, ranging, and chaining survey lines, field work and field book, selection of survey stations, units of land area.
Part I: General Knowledge, Current Affairs and Renaissance in Kerala
Sec 5
General Knowledge and Current AffairsNovel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcSNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc. Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyako yi Thampuran, Kandathil Varghese Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI- Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories.printing press etc.Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and othersAmendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.Salient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.
PART III – CORE SUBJECT
Sec 6
Microprocessors - General Architecture of a Computer System - evolution of Intel microprocessor architecture- Software Architecture of 8086 - Memory Address Space and Data Organization - Data Types Segment Registers and Memory Segmentation Dedicated, Reserved and General Use of Memory, registers, Generating a Memory Address, stack, Input/Output Address Space-Addressing Modes of 8086. Hardware Structure of 8086 – Minimum Mode and Maximum Mode Operation-Bus Cycles and Time states- Hardware organization of the Memory Address Space-Memory Control Signals, Isolated and memory mapped I/O Instruction Set of 8086 – clearing, Setting and Toggling Bits of an operands, isolating the value of a Bit in an operand, Alignment of data in operands, Subroutines and Subroutine Handling, Assembly Language Programming concepts, Interrupts, Interfacing with – Programmable Peripheral Interfac, DMA Controller, Keyboard and Display Interfacing, Pentium Processors Architecture,Introduction to MMX, Intel Pentium II,III, IV Processor – Hyper Threading Technology.Number System and Boolean algebra- binary codes, other codes like ASCII, EBCDIC, etc, binary arithmetic, Introduction to logic gates, Universal property of NAND and NOR gates, the sum of products (SOP) expression, product of sum (POS) expression, Logic simplification and logic families, Boolean theorems and postulates, SSI, MSI, LSI, VLSI and ULSI, existing logic families, positive and negative logic, TTL, TTL inverter, ECL, high threshold logic, CMOS logic family, Comparison of logic families, Combinational Logic Circuits - multiplexer/data selector, Encoders and decoders. Sequential Logic Circuits – Shift registers, counters.Motherboard organization, Form Factors, Processor Slots and Sockets. CMOS & BIOS - Plug and Play(PnP), Expansion Bus Architecture – North and South Bridges,Expansion cards – Processor and cache, Chipsets and Controllers, CPU Over clocking and Throttling, SMPS & connectors, Video RAMs, Memory Packages, Memory Parity and ECC, Memory Mapping, Storage devices, Seek time Latency time, acess time, Drive Controllers and Interfaces – construction of hard disk, recording and reading of Optical Storage Devices, Super Disks , Zip Drives, Thumb Drives, Flash Drives and SD cards, need of backups, Input Devices, IRQs, DMAs, I/O addresses, Keyboard organization and encoding methods, construction and working of Mouse and other input devices, Video Display Devices, working of CRT, Video display standards, LCD LED , working of different types of printers, Disk Partitioning, file systems FAT 16, FAT 32, NTFS, HPFS, Linux File System, System assembling procedure – different types of OS and their installation procedure, Trouble shooting & Maintenance systems, computer faults, network faults, data recovery tools, POST , error codes and beep codes, bench marking techniques.The role of system administrator, different linux distributions, man pages and other documentation, Linux file system hierarchy, Basic File & Directory management commands, streams, pipes filters and redirection, Basic shell programming constructs. Variables, expressions, if for etc; Job and Process Control Adding new users, groups, permissions, Managing File Ownership and File Permissions, File System Concepts, ext3 etc, Creating Partitions and File systems, File System mounting and unmounting, Maintain the integrity of file systems, GNU/LINUX booting sequence. Bootloader, kernel, init system, run levels, Demons/ Services, adding/editing services to run levels,Automating and Schedule System Administration tasks. Data Backup Strategy, Configure and use system log files, Software Installation and Management, Printing Services, Recovering from a crashed system – reinstalling boot loader etc, Kernel of Linux System and Drivers-Configuring/compilation/updating KerneBasic terminologies of Communication, different topologies, LAN, MAN,&WAN, analog and digital transmission, protocol architecture, ISO-OST, TCP/IP structures- various transmission impairments, guided transmission media, wireless transmission, signal encoding methods, various digital modulation – PCM – Frequency and Analog modulation, errors during communication, error detection and correction, Multiplexing, RS 232C standard-simplex .HDX and FDX transmission, Advantages of wireless communication - point to point and multi point configuration – switching techniques, polling techniques, data, security-ciphers-public key algorithm-RSA-Digital signatures.Computer networks - applications, overview of ISO-OSI architecture, Data link layer, framing, error control, flow control, MAC sub layer, Aloha-CSMA-CSMA/CD-Ethernet-LLC-ATM networks, Network layer – routing algorithms, congestion control algorithms, IP protocol, flow control crash recovery, Application layer, DNS-email,Network management service – Virtual LAN,Wireless technology, Wireless Access Point, IEEE 802.11 standard, bluetooth protocols.C Language-Date types, Tokens, Control structures, arrays, strings, user defined & library functions, storage class, Structures, Nested structures, Arrays of structures, pointers, dynamic memory allocation(DMA). File handling – Data organization, File attributes, File Operations, Text and Binary files, streams, working with streams, Direct access file – Preprocessors and macors, Command Line arguments, Error handling and GraphicsDatabase Systems – Entity tuple attribute, advantages and disadvantages, application Areas, database Users, Three sachems, Data Independence, Physical and logical data independence, Data models, Database Languages, ER model , ER diagram, Relational-model-concepts-keys-Relational algebra, Relational database Design, Mapping E-R Model to Relational Model ,Constraints, Referential integrity, Foreign keys, Functional dependency, Normalization, Transaction management – Transaction concept, Properties of transactions, Concurrent Executions, Serializability, SQL -Features of SQL, Data types in SQL, keys, referential Integrity, Transaction commands, Views, Triggers , Cursers, stored procedures and functions, database connectivity – ODBC, JDBC.Java Language – Object oriented Programming, POP and OOPs, concepts of OOPs, Overview of Java , Classes, objects and methods, constructors, Operator overloading, Function overloading, Inheritance, Polymorphism, Visibility Controls in Java, Interfaces, Multithreading and Exception Handling , Java API Packages, System packages, creating packages, Accessing Packages, Threads, Exception handling , Files in java, Concepts of streams, Stream classes, Applet programming, Applet life cycle. Windows and AWT, URL, Sockets, server side programming method, client side programming method, Remote class and interfaces.Computer Types, Functional units, Basic Operational Concepts, Bus Structures, performance, Multiprocessor and Multiprogramming, Memory Operations, Instructions and Instruction sequencing, Assembly Language, Basic Input/Output Operations. Accessing I/O Devices, Interrupts, Direct Memory Access, Buses, Interface Circuits, standard I/O Interfaces, Memory System Basic concepts, Semiconductor RAM Memories, Read-only Memories, Cache Memories, Virtual Memories, Secondary Storage, Fundamental Concepts of CPU, Execution of a Complete Instruction, Multiple Bus Organization, Hardwired Control, Micro Programmed Control, Pipelining.System software-assembler, loader, compiler , OS, types of operating systems, OS components. Process Management concepts, CPU scheduling concepts, process synchronization, critical section problem, deadlock Memory management concepts, paging, segmentation, virtual memory, Files Systems, I/O systems and managementIntroduction to mobile computing – application- cellular systems, internet working, Hidden&Exposed terminals, Near and Far terminals, SDMA, FDMA,TDMA,CDMA,GSM Architecture, handover , Satellite Systems – Applications, GEO,LEO,MEO Broadcast systems, cyclic repetition, digital audio and video broadcasting Wireless LAN – infrared/radio transmission, IEEE 802.11-architecture, Blue Tooth – applications, standard, usage models, Piconets, Scatternets, WAP, Wireless Local Loop(WLL),Virtual Private Networks(VPN),CDMA 2000, Wimax,WIFI,Voice Internet Protocol(VOIP), Mobile operating systems.Need for Microcontroller, comparison with microprocessor, concept of embedded systems, features of AVR family, Block diagram of AVR Microcontroller, Comparison of AVR with other controllers, data memory of the AVR Microcontroller, 10 Memory (SFRS), Internal memory in AVR Chips, AVR status register, General purpose registers of the AVR Microcontroller, Instructions of AVR, Assembly programming, Structure of assembly program, program counter and program ROM space in AVR Microcontroller, Harward architecture in the AVR Microcontroller, RISC architecture in the AVR Microcontroller, AVR time delay and instruction pipeline, 10 port pins of AVR, Different addressing modes, Accessing EEPROM in AVR, Macros, Macros Vs Subroutines. AVR Programming in C, Data types and time delays programs in C, I/O programming, Logic operations, AVR interrupts, Serial Communication of AVR, Interfacing different Ics/peripherals with AVR.
Part II c: Basic Mechanical Engineering
Sec 7
The importance of IC Engines: Definition, classification – two stroke engines, four stroke engines, working of two stroke engines and four stroke engines with the help of line sketches, comparison between two stroke and four stroke engines, comparison between petrol and diesel engines, function of fly wheel, clutch, gearbox, propeller shaft and differential in power transmission, explain with sketch the working of differential, briefly explain power transmission of 4 wheel vehicle with line diagram.The importance of Power Plants: Introduction, classification of power plants – working of hydroelectric power plant with schematic sketches – working of thermal (Steam and Diesel) power plant with schematic sketches – working of nuclear power plant with schematic sketches.
Technical
100 Marks
Assistant Engineer (MECHANICAL)
The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) conducts recruitment for the post of Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) in various departments, including Irrigation.
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17s
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Salient Features of Indian Constitution
Sec 1
Amendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.Salient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.
Manufacturing Process
Sec 2
Arc welding- Carbon arc welding, Shielded metal arc welding, Submerged arc welding, TIG, MIG.Defects in forging.Defects in rolled products.Extrusion-hot and cold extrusion-Wire drawing-Rotary piercing-Rotary swaging, Cold forming-thread rolling, metal spinning.Forging- open and closed die forging, press forging, roll forging, types of forging presses.Resistance welding- Spot welding, Seam welding, Projection welding, Butt welding, Flash butt welding, Percussion welding.Rolling of tubes, wheels and axles.Solid phase welding-forge welding, friction welding, explosive welding, ultrasonic welding.Thermit welding, Atomic hydrogen welding, Electron beam welding.Types of rolling mills-Rolling of channels, I and rail sections.
Thermal Engineering
Sec 3
Combustion in CI and SI engines, factors affecting auto ignition, pre-ignition.COP-Effect of operating parameters on COP — methods of improving COP of simple cycle- super heating , under cooling.Different combinations of evaporator and compressor for different applications, Cascade system.Fourier law of heat conduction- One dimensional steady state conduction with and without heat generation.Gas turbine classification, simple cycle, isentropic efficiency and mechanical efficiency, cycle efficiency and work output.Newton's law of cooling-Dimensional analysis-Buckingham's Pi theorem-Application of dimensional analysis to free and forced convection.Radiation-Nature of thermal radiation-definitions and concepts- monochromatic and total emissive power-Intensity of radiation-solid angle- absorptivity, reflectivity and transmissivity -Concept of black body- Planck' law- -Stefan Boltzmann's law.Reciprocating compressor- equation for work with and without clearance volume, efficiencies.Vapour absorption systems - Ammonia - water system - simple system- Lithium Bromide water system- Electrolux- comparison with vapour compression system-steam jet refrigeration.Vapour compression systems-simple cycle - representation on T- s and P-h Diagrams.
Machine Design
Sec 4
Design of I.C engine parts- cylinder, piston connecting rod, Crankshaft, Flywheel.Design of spur gear, Helical gear, bevel gear and worm gear-AGMA standards.Pressure vessels, thin cylinders, Thick cylinder equation, classification and use of springs- deflection of helical springs - design of helical springs for static and fatigue loading - design of leaf springs.Shaft couplings, - stresses in couplings design of couplings.Thread standards - stresses in screw threads, Power screw- analysis of power screws.Welded joints - types of welded joints - stresses in butt and fillet welds -torsion and bending in welded joints.
Metallurgy & material Science
Sec 5
Equilibrium diagrams-Construction and uses-Equilibrium diagram of binary alloys: Eutectic, Eutectoid, Peritectic and Peritectoid reactions.Heat treatment processes, Hardenability tests.Iron-Carbon Equilibrium diagram, Isothermal TTT diagrams, Critical cooling rate.Properties, composition and uses of Copper, Aluminium, Titanium and its alloysProperties, composition and uses of various types of Cast Iron and Steels - Effect of various alloying elements.Surface treatments, Case Hardening, Carburising, Nitriding, Cynading, Induction hardening.
Fluid Mechanics & Machines
Sec 6
Flow through pipes- Turbulent flow through pipes, Head loss due to friction, friction factor, Mody's chart, Darcy- weisbach equation, Chezy's formula.Hydraulic Turbines : Impulse and Reaction Turbines - Pelton Wheel -Velocity triangles - Euler's equation - Speed ratio, jet ratio & work done , losses and efficiencies, design of Pelton wheel inward and outward flow reaction turbines , Francis Turbine.Positive displacement pumps- reciprocating pump - air vessels and their purposes - separation and cavitations - slip negative slip and work required and efficiency- indicator diagram- effect of acceleration and friction on indicator diagram
Thermodynamics
Sec 7
General Thermodynamic Relations - Combined First and Second law equations - Helmholtz and Gibb's functions - Maxwell's Relations, equations for internal energy , enthalpy and entropy, ideal and real gases.Properties of Gas Mixtures : composition of a gas mixture - Mass and Mole Fraction, Dalton's law, Gibbs -Daltons Law, equivalent molecular weight and gas constant, properties of gas mixtures -Specific Heats, Internal energy, enthalpy and EntropyThrottling process, Joule Thomson Coefficient, inversion curve.
Towards A New Society
Sec 8
Introduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories.printing press etc.
Literary Figures
Sec 9
Kodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyakoyi Thampuran, Kandathil Varghese Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and others
Role Of Press In Renaissance
Sec 10
Malayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etc
Theory of Mechanism & Machines
Sec 11
Mechanisms - Degrees of freedom - Kutzbach criterion - Grashof s Law - Kinematic inversions - Concepts of mechanical advantage.Plate clutches - Conical clutches -Analysis of shoe , band , band and block brakes-internal expanding shoe brakes.Power transmission- Open and cross belt drive - length of belt - ratio of belt tensions - centrifugal tensions- initial tensions- V belt drive-Rope drive.Steering mechanisms .Straight line mechanisms - Watt mechanism - Peaucellier mechanism - Harts mechanism.Torque in epicyclic gear trains.Transmission angle. Coupler curve. Introduction to graphical and vector approaches.Types of gear trains-compound, reverted and epicyclic.Types of gears -Terminology- law of gearing - gear tooth profiles.-interference and under cutting,-calculation of minimum number of teeth, contact ratio, path of contact, arc of contact,- effect of friction in gears.
Awakening Through Literature
Sec 12
Novel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etc
Women And Social Change
Sec 13
Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and others
Socio-Religious reform Movements
Sec 14
SNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.
Social Welfare Legislations and Programmes
Sec 15
Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.
Leaders Of Renaissance
Sec 16
Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and others
Struggles and Social Revolts
Sec 17
Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc. Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.
Technical
100 Marks
Assistant Engineer (Electronics)
The Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) recruits Assistant Engineers (AE) in Electronics for various government departments, including the Public Works Department (PWD), Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB), and other technical services. This role involves the design, development, testing, and maintenance of electronic systems and equipment used in public sector projects.
75m
9s
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Module V
Sec 1
555 TimersAmplifiers: single-and multi-stage, differential amplifiers, OPAMP applications, bandwidth and performance of amplifiers.Function generators and wave-shaping circuitsPLL principles and applications.Simple diode circuits, clipping, clamping, rectifier.Sinusoidal oscillators; criterion for oscillation; single-transistor and op-amp configurations.Small Signal Equivalent circuits of diodes, BJTs, MOSFETs and analog CMOS.
Module-1
Sec 2
2 port networksideal current and voltage sourcesKirchoffs voltage and Kirchoffs current law.maximum power transfer theoremmesh current analysisNodal analysisNortons theorempassive filterspower and power factor in ac circuitsResonancesingle phase and three phase circuitsSinuosoidal steady state analysisSuperposition theoremThevinins Theoremthree phase circuitsTransient response of ac and dc networksamperes lawbio savart’s lawcapacitance of simple configurationsCoulombs lawcurldivergenceeffect of dielectric mediumelectric field due to potential, line, plane and spherical charge distributionselectric field intensityelectric flux densityFardays lawsGauss lawinductancelawrece forcemagnetic circuitsmagneto motive forcereluctanceself and mutual inductance of simple configurations.
Module VII
Sec 3
Analog communication systems: amplitude and frequency modulation and demodulation systems- spectral analysis of these operations, super heterodyne receivers; realizations of analog communication systems; signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) calculations for amplitude modulation (AM) and frequency modulation (FM).Basics of Antennas: Dipole antennas; radiation pattern; antenna parameters.Basics of TDMA, FDMADigital communication systems: pulse code modulation (PCM), differential pulse code modulation (DPCM), digital modulation schemes: amplitude, phase and frequency shift keying schemes (ASK, PSK, FSK)Fundamentals of information theoryMaxwell's equations: differential and integral forms, Wave equation, Poynting vectorTransmission lines: characteristic impedance; impedance transformation
Module-III
Sec 4
block diagramsBode plotscontrollability and observability.lag, lead and lead-lag compensationPrinciples of feedbackroot lociRouth and Niquist techniquesstate transition matrixstatespace modelsteady-state errorstransfer functionBasic power generation conceptsbus impedance and admittance matricescable performance, insulationcircuit breakerscorona and radio interferencedistribution systemseconomic operationfault analysisHVDC transmission and FACTS concepts.load flowper-unit quantitiespower factor correctionprinciples of overcurrent, differential and distance protectionsolid state relays and digital protectionsymmetrical componentssystem stability concepts, swing curves and equal area criteriontransmission line models and performancevoltage control
Module VI
Sec 5
ADCsCombinational circuits: arithmetic circuits, code converters, multiplexers, decoders, PROMs and PLAs, implementations using universal gatesDACsSample and hold circuitsSemiconductor memories – FPGASequential circuits: latches and flip-flops, state machine representation, counters and shift registersTruth table, minimization of Boolean functions, realization of truth table
Module-IV
Sec 6
Speed time curvesBridges and potentiometersdigital voltmeters and multi meters, phase, time and frequency measurementerror analysis.instrument transformersmeasurement of voltage, current, power, energy and power factoroscilloscopesPMMC, moving iron, dynamometer and induction type instrumentspotentiometric recordersQ-metersTypes and characteristics, materials usedIntegrating spheres.Methods of measurements of earth resistance and insulation resistancetesting of electrical installations(house wiring and industrial wiring)Types of Earthing
Module-II
Sec 7
autotransformerDC machines – types, windings, generator characteristics, armature reaction and commutation, starting and speed control of motorsenergy conversion principlesservo and stepper motors.single phase induction motorsSingle phase transformer – equivalent circuit, phasor diagram, tests, regulation and efficiencysynchronous machines – performance, regulation and parallel operation of generators, motor starting, characteristics and applicationsthree phase induction motors – principles, types, performance characteristics, starting and speed controlthree phase transformers – connections, parallel operation
PART II
Sec 8
General Knowledge and Current AffairsRenaissance in KeralaNovel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcSNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc. Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyakoyi Thampuran, Kandathil Varghese Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories.printing press etc.Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and othersAmendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Salient features of the ConstitutionServices under the Union and the States.Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc.Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.
Module VIII
Sec 9
Characteristics and principle of operation of Diac, Triac, Power MOSFET, SCR, IGBTDC to DC Converters : Buck and Boost Converters, half bridge and full bridge convertersInvertersprinciples of DC and AC motor control.Pulse width modulation techniquesRectifiers and filters: half bridge and full bridge rectifiers with RC filtersSMPSVoltage Regulators, voltage and current protection
Technical
100 Marks
DRAFTSMAN(CAD)ARCHITECTURE
This is a recruitment by the Kerala Public Service Commission for the post of Draftsman (CAD) Architecture in the Technical Education Department.
90m
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Part II (e): Essentials of Electronics Engineering
Sec 1
Active and passive devices – review only. LED – working, applications, comparison of LED lighting and CFL lighting. Full wave rectifier – diagram and explanation, 5 V power supply – with bridge rectifier and 7805. SMPS – block diagram and advantages. Integrated circuits. SMDs – advantages. Static electricity – precautions in handling electronic circuits.E-waste: Health hazards of e-waste.Inverter & UPS: Block diagram. Compare – inverter and UPS. Online and off line UPS – differentiate. Battery selection for UPS and inverter.Microcontrollers: Simple block diagram of 8 bit microcontrollers – application.Mobile technology: CDMA and GSM. Compare – 2G and 3G technologies.Switches: ON / OFF, push to ON, push to OFF, push to ON / OFF, SPST, SPDT, DPDT. Working and application of limit switches, proximity switches, relays.
Module VII
Sec 2
Application of different lines in drawings – different scale to different drawings – conventions used in building drawings – orientation of buildings – Data regarding to the design of Residential building, Educational building, recreational building, commercial building, Health building – Rules in KBR related to the design of above buildings.Colour wheels – primary, secondary, tertiary colours – tints and shades colours – Perspective drawing – terminologyElements of Interior Design – Principles – space modulation – furniture – different materials used – Evolution of furniture – Ergonomics – barrier – free design – colour theory – qualities, colour schemes, psychological effects of colours – colour and light, selection of colours – lighting – artificial and natural – general lighting, task lighting, accent lighting – quantity of lighting – fixtures – dimmer switches – Decorative materials that can be used for ceiling, wall and floor – method of application / fixing – curtains – carpets – role of fabrics – accessories – Indoor landscaping.Objectives of landscaping – Elements – aesthetic Natural and artificial – visual elements – softscaping – plants, their classification, function of plants in landscaping, shady trees, flowery trees, avenue trees, deciduous, evergreen – examples for each – botanical and common names of commonly used trees – shrubs and ground covers – their nature of growth and use – basic means of propagation of plants – grafting, budding, layering, separation – indoor landscaping – function, examples – lawn – its construction and maintenance – Terrarium – green house – bonsai – water in landscape – its function and different effects – garden furniture, lighting, fences – grading principles – water supply fixtures and drainage of landscaped area.
Part II (a): Technical Mathematics
Sec 3
Applications of integration – Area bounded by a curve and X or Y axis, solutions of differential equations using the method of variable separable, solutions of linear differential equations of first order.Binomial Series – Expansions using Binomial theorem.Coordinate geometry – Equations to a straight line – slope-intercept form, intercept form, Angle between two lines, condition for two lines to be perpendicular, parallel.Determinants – Evaluation of second and third order, minors and cofactors, solutions of simultaneous linear equation in three unknown using Cramer’s rule.Differentiation – Limits and continuity, derivatives of functions, equation to tangents and normals. Maxima and minima of functions of one variable.Integration of functions – Integration of different types of functions.Matrices – Identification of Matrices, matrix operations, adjoint and inverse.Trigonometric functions – Signs of functions in each quadrant. Trigonometric values of angles, properties of trigonometric functions, applications of the identities sin (A ± B), cos (A ± B) and tan (A ± B).
Module IV
Sec 4
Approximate estimate – types – Plinth areas, cube rate service unit. Units of measurements as per KPWD Rate analysis – standard data book. Schedule of rates. Abstract of estimate earth work computation – Trapezoidal and prismoidal formula. Lump sum lead and lift.Classification of stones – characteristics of good building stone. Bricks – qualities. Cement – types, uses – Test on cement. Mortar – type – mix. Plastering. Concrete – use – Pre-cast concrete. Ferrous metals – use properties. Timber – seasoning Defects – wood based products. Ingredients of paint. Commercial form of plastic. Properties of glass. Classification of glass. Insulating materials – gypsum, Bearing capacity of soil. Ultimate and safe bearing capacity – factor of safety. Brick masonry – type of bonds. Types of doors and windows. Different types of Arches. Pitched roof – types of truss. Stairs types – standards. Lift - parts of lift - escalators – definition. Ramps – definition – gradient of ramps. Distribution of water – Method of distribution. Hot and cold water supply system. Accessory fittings sanitary arrangements in building. Fire lighting systems – general principles concerning life safety. Emergency lighting, alarm systems. Illumination – levels of illumination required. Acoustic terminology – Properties of sound – Acoustical defects and remedies – Acoustical requirements of hall.
Part II (d): Basic Electrical Engineering
Sec 5
Circuit parameters: Resistance, Capacitance and inductance. AC circuit with R, L, C. Simple solution of typical AC circuit with resistance, impedance, power and power factor.Electrical circuit of an installation: Earthing, lightning protection.Idea of Basic electrical circuit: Electrical supply and load and its functioning, division of voltage and current in a parallel and series circuit – simple problems, units of power and energy, solution of DC circuit with calculation of energy consumption in an installation.Review with discussion of electric current, potential difference, power, EMF, resistance and its laws, Ohms law and series parallel circuit, electromagnetism, generation of AC and DC supply.
Module V
Sec 6
Climatic elements – characteristics of different types of tropical climate – hot-dry, warm-humid – composite and Tropical upland climate – Human body’s heat production, heat loss and thermal balance – subjective variables – thermal indices – ET, CET, and bio-climatic chart – thermal properties of materials – absorptivity, conductivity, thermal capacity, resistance, transmittance, time-lag, decrement factor, insulation – site climate – local factors, temperature, humidity, air movement, radiation, vegetation, sky condition, urban climate – means of thermal control – ventilation and air movement, mechanical controls, structural controls – shelters suitable for (1) Warm-humid climate (2) Hot-dry climate.Concept of line of collimation – Reduction of levels – height of collimation and rise and fall method Contouring. Characteristics. Theodolite – Transit and non-transit. Horizontal angle repetition and reiteration method. Types of traverse – deflection angles – Balancing of consecutive co-ordinates by Bowditch and transit rules. Gates traverse table. Curves – different types. Geometric of vertical curve. Remote sensing – Definition GPS fundamentals. GIS – uses and application.Different operations in chain surveying. Ranging, Chaining on sloping ground, obstacles in chaining, calculation of area. Trapezoidal rule – Simpson’s rule. Types of bearing – calculation of included angles. Local attraction. Dip and declination. Method of Plane table surveying.Principles and objectives of town planning – origin of town – neighbourhood unit – zoning aspects – objectives, uses, advantages – classification of roads, ring roads, bye-pass and through roads, freeway, express way – layout and details of street systems – different types of junctions, interchanges, different types of interchanges – road signals – road signs – parking – lighting – arboriculture housing – agencies of housing – National Housing Policy – slum – slum clearance programmes – parks and playgrounds – classification, different systems of parks, facilities to be provided in playgrounds for children of different age groups – Building bye-laws – study of local bye-laws – laws published in NBC – clarification of buildings – laws framed in KBR related to each building type – fire fighting requirements.
Part II (b): Basic Civil Engineering
Sec 7
Construction: Parts of building – foundation – types of foundations – spread footing, isolated footing, combined footing, Raft, pile and well foundations. Masonry – types rubble masonry, brick masonry, English bond and Flemish bond. (One brick wall).Levelling: Levelling instruments, different types, bench mark, reduced level of points, booking of field notes, reduction of levels by height of collimation method (simple problem). Modern survey – instruments – Total station, Electronics theodolite, Distomat.Materials: Brick – varieties and strength, characteristics of good brick. Cement – varieties and grade of cement and its uses. Steel – types of steel for reinforcement bars, steel structural sections. Aggregates – types & requirements of good aggregates. Concrete – grades of concrete as per IS code, water cement ratio. Workability, mixing, batching, compaction and curing.Surveying: Chain surveying – principles, instruments, ranging, and chaining survey lines, field work and field book, selection of survey stations, units of land area.
Part III: Engineering Mechanics and Structural Analysis
Sec 8
Definition of force – Resolution of force - moments - Centre of gravity of plane figures. Moment of inertia – Polar moment of inertia. Parallel axis theorem – Radius of gyration, laws of friction, Co-efficient of friction, Angle of reposeGrades of concrete – types of reinforcing steel. Position of neutral axis - Determination of moment of resistance. Doubly reinforced beams – Design aspect of singly reinforced beams, effective span – area of tension reinforcement, cover, spacing development length – T beams – M. R. lintels of different loading conditions.Shear in beams, Shearing reinforcement – one way and two way slab. Columns – slenderness limit – longitudinal & Transverse reinforce – Riveted and welded joint – strength of Joint. Effective sectional area of angles. Permissible stress in direct compression. Strength of compression members. Lateral buckling of beam – limiting deflection.Stress and strain – Young’s modulus. Poissons Ratio, simple shear – yield stress. Factor of safety, support reaction. Bending moment and shear force, Point of contraflexureTheory of simple bending – Position of Neutral axis slope and deflection – Deflection of cantilever and simply supported beam with point load and uniformly distributed load. Fixed beams – advantages – short column and long column – slenderness ratio – Euler’s formula – Rankine formula – Eccentric loading of Symmetrical columns – limit of eccentricity.
Module VI
Sec 9
Entrepreneurial development – characteristics of a successful entrepreneur. Structure of Architect’s office format of agreement and importance of agreement concepts and definitions of SSI. Tender – quotation – Earnest Money Deposit – security deposit – Work order letter. Contract – types. Arbitration. Project management. Need and functions. CMP & PERT Bar Chart – Principles of safety in construction.Indus Valley Civilization – characteristics – Buddhist architecture – characteristics – stambha, stupa, chaitya, vihara – Hindu – North Indian – South Indian – Central Indian – Islamic architecture – Imperial, Provincial – Mughal – Egyptian – characteristics, tomb architecture & temple architecture – Greek architecture – characteristics, orders of architecture, temple architecture, Theatres, Agora, Acropolis, Parthenon and Erechtheion – Roman – characteristics, orders, temple architecture, thermae, Forum, Amphitheatre – Gothic Architecture – characteristics – stained glass, buttresses, vaults, Renaissance period – characteristics – Influence of steel, concrete and glass an architecture in post industrial revolution period – new concepts, great exhibitions, bridges, factory buildings – Arts and crafts movement – De stijl movement – Art Nouveau – Eclecticism – Expressionism, Rationalism – Functionalism – organic architecture – Contributions of Louis Sullivan, Walter Gropius, Peter Behrens, Antonio Gandi, Robert Maillart, Pier Luigi Nervi, Richard Neutra, John Urtzon, Louis Kahn, Philip Johnson, Oscar Neymer, Kenzo Tange, Geoffrey Bawa – Works and Principles of design of F. L. Wright, Le Corbusier, Mies Vander Rohe, Charles Correa, Achyut P. Kanvinde, Laurie Baker – Kerala Architecture – characteristics – Ekasala, Dwisala, Trisala, Catussala (Nalukettu) – Temple Architecture – materials of construction – construction techniques used – Influence of climate, topography and materials on architecture – Elements of architecture – Principles of architecture.
PART -I : General Knowledge and Current Affairs& Renaissance in Kerala
Sec 10
General Knowledge and Current AffairsNovel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcSNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc.Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyakoil Thampuran, Kandathil Varghese Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories.printing press etc.Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and othersAmendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.Salient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.
Part II (c): Basic Mechanical Engineering
Sec 11
The importance of IC Engines: Definition, classification – two stroke engines, four stroke engines, working of two stroke engines and four stroke engines with the help of line sketches, comparison between two stroke and four stroke engines, comparison between petrol and diesel engines, function of fly wheel, clutch, gearbox, propeller shaft and differential in power transmission, explain with sketch the working of differential, briefly explain power transmission of 4 wheel vehicle with line diagram.The importance of Power Plants: Introduction, classification of power plants – working of hydroelectric power plant with schematic sketches – working of thermal (Steam and Diesel) power plant with schematic sketches – working of nuclear power plant with schematic sketches.
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The Assistant Director position is a competitive examination conducted by the Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) to recruit individuals for various departments, specifically the Industries and Commerce Department. Assistant Directors are involved in policy implementation, data analysis, report preparation, supervision of subordinate staff, and public interaction.
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ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
Sec 1
Adder, multiplexer, encoder, using primary gatesAnalog to digital conversion principlesBoolean algebraDigital to analog conversion principlesDopingFlip flops as memory elementsFrequency and time division multiplexingHalf bridge and full bridge rectifiersNegative feedbackP, N type semiconductorsPerformance parameters of amplifiersPrinciples and characteristics of diodesPrinciples of amplifiersPrinciples of amplitude modulation and frequency modulationRC filters for power supplyRC oscillatorsSampling of information signalsSynchronous countersTransistorsTruth table
AGRICULTURE ENGINEERING
Sec 2
Classification of tractorsMakes of tractors and power tillersPower tiller and Tractor Testing Power tiller, special features, clutch, gear box, steering and brakeTest code for performance testing of tractors and power tillers- material handling: belt conveyor, screw conveyor, chain conveyor, bucket elevators, pneumatic conveyingTractor engines, construction of engine blocks, cylinder head and crankcase, features of cylinder, piston, connecting rod and crankshaft, firing order, combustion chambersTypes of tests, test procedure, need for testing and evaluation of farm tractorCanopy management and crop regulationIrrigation and moisture conservationNutrient application methods in horticultural cropsPhysical and chemical regulationRoot architectureSpecial practices, training, pruning, ringing, notching, disbudding and pinchingWeed managementCleaning and grading air screen cleaners, cylinder separator, spiral separator, magnetic separator, colour sorter, inclined belt separator, length separators, effectiveness of separation and performance indexDrying, principles and theory of drying, thin layer and deep bed dryingHarvest operations Maturity indicesHarvesting methodsHot air drying, methods of producing hot airMoisture content, measurement, direct and indirect methods, moisture meters, equilibrium moisture contentOptimum stage of harvestPackagingPacking methodsPost harvest engineering, objectivesPost harvest losses of cereals, pulses and oil seedsPre coolingPsychrometry and Drying, Psychrometric charts and its usesShelling and handling, Principles and operation, maize sheller, husker sheller for maize, groundnut decorticator, castor shellerStorage of horticultural cropsThreshing, traditional methods mechanical threshersTypes of grain dryers, selection, construction and operation and maintenance of dryers
MANAGEMENT
Sec 3
Barriers to communicationBreak even analysisBusiness PlanCapacity PlanningCapacity UtilizationCommunication-Channels of CommunicationConflict managementConstitution of statutory compliancesCrashing networksDebt Service Coverage RatioDifferences between products and servicesFactors in site selectionGrowth and exit strategyImplementation scheduleIndustry AnalysisInventory Management-EOQ ModelLP Models-Transportation and assignment ModelsMake or Buy decisionMatrix OrganizationOperations Management (Execution)-ProductivityOperations Management (Planning)-Demand Forecasting-Moving average and ExponentialPrinciple of Management-Functions of Management-Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, Controlling- Line & Staff functionsProbability of CompletionProfitability RatiosProject Management-PERT and CPMProjected cash flow statementQuality-Control charts for variables and attributesSix sigmaSole proprietorship, Joint stock, Private Limited and Public Limited CompaniesStart-up companies-SWOT AnalysisTips on powerful presentationTypes of layoutViability assessmentWork Study, Method Study
CIVIL ENGINEERING
Sec 4
Alternate building materialsBrickNon destructive testsStoneTests for cementTests for hardened concreteTimberTypes of cementTypes of concreteWorkabilityBearing capacityCompactionConsolidation characteristicsIndex propertiesPile foundationsSettlementShallow foundationsShear strengthStability of slopesThree phase systemAnalysis of framesConsistent deformation methodCore of a sectionDirect and bending stressesPrincipal stresses and strainsShort columns and long columnsStress and strainTemperature stressTheory of simple bendingThick cylindersThin cylindersTorsion formula
COMPUTER SCIENCE& ENGINEERING
Sec 5
Conversion from one system to anotherNumber systems – Binary numbersOctal and hexadecimal representationsRepresentation of BCD numbersRepresentation of fractionsRepresentation of integersSimple arithmetic operationsA simple model of computer with acquisition of data, storage of data, processing of data, output of processed dataDetails of functional units of a computer, primary storage and secondary storageSystem software - Operating systems – objectives of operating systems, compiler, assembler and interpreter (concepts only)Types of programming languages - high level language, assembly language and machine languageFormal definition of problemOverview of the solution to the sub problems by writing step by step procedure (algorithm)Problem analysisRepresentation of procedure by flowchartSolution – breaking a problem into sub problems
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Sec 6
A.C. Machines – alternators and synchronous motorsA.C. Machines – three phase and single phase induction motorsD.C. Machines-applicationsD.C. Machines-characteristicsD.C. Machines-TypesTransformers- efficiencyTransformers- lossesTransformers- single and three phase constructionAnalysis of simple ac circuitsAverage, RMS values and form factor of alternating currentKirchhoff’s lawsNode voltage and mesh current methodsSolution of RL, RC and RLC circuitsSuper node and super mesh analysisHydroelectric, thermal and nuclear power plantsPrimary and secondary transmission and distribution systemsRenewable energy sourcesSubstation equipmentsTypical electrical power transmission schemeWorking of energy metersDifferent types of LT and HT consumersEarthing of installationsELCBMCBMeter board and distribution boardProtective fusesTariff schemesWiring different typesPower in three phase circuitsStar and delta connection
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Sec 7
DensityFluid dynamics: accelerationFluid dynamics: Bernoulli’s theoremFluid dynamics: continuity equationFluid dynamics: momentum equationFluid dynamics: velocityHydraulic Machines: Impact of jetsHydraulic Turbines: Impulse and Reaction and related accessoriesMajor and minor lossesPascal’s lawPositive displacement pumpsPressurePressure lossRotodynamic pumps-Selection of pumpsSpecific weightSurface tensionViscosityCastingDrillingElectro chemical and discharge machiningForgingGrindingMachining processes, turningMillingPrinciple, application and advantages of CNC machinesRollingShapingSoldering and brazingTaper turningThread cuttingWeldingBasic elements of a vibrating systemForced vibrationsFree vibrations with viscous dampingLogarithmic decrementMachine and mechanismsMechanical vibrations: Types of vibrationsTypes of MechanismsUn-damped force vibrationsVibration isolation and transmissibilityAir cyclesBrayton cycleCarnot cycleConcepts of thermodynamicsMethods for improving the efficiency of these cyclesProperties of steamRankine cycleSystem, process, cycleThree Laws of thermodynamics
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Sec 8
Bernoulli’s equation and its applicationDesign of fluid moving machineryEquation of continuityEquation of motion - Navier-Stoke's equationEuler equationFlow measuring equipmentsMaterial, momentum and energy balance in fluid flow through pipes and conduitsNewtonian and Non-Newtonian flowPressure measurementProperties of fluidsAssociated equipmentsConcepts involved in size reductionPacked beds and fluidized bedsParticle shape and sizeParticle size analysisSolid handling- particle size distributionSolid-solid separation: concepts of different types of settling, sedimentation and associated solid-liquid and gas-solid separation equipmentsBacteriological measurementsControl processesDrinking water quality standardsEffluent discharge standards for disposal on land, rivers and streamsMonitoring and quality standardsStandards adopted by CPCB and SPCBWastewater sampling and analysisWater pollution laws and compliance with standardsWater pollution: classification and characterization of water pollutants, sources, causes, effects of water pollutionWater quality parameters and standards
General Knowledge and Current Affairs& Renaissance in Kerala
Sec 9
Novel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcSNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc. Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyakoil Thampuran, Kandathil Varghese Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories.printing press etc.Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and othersAmendment Provisions of the ConstitutionCentre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and FinancialEmergency ProvisionsExecutive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional AuthoritiesFundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental DutiesSalient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the ConstitutionServices under the Union and the StatesSocial Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc.Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.
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Environmental Officer
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Abatement of Environmental Impairment
Sec 1
Air Pollution Control Strategies: Automotive and industrial emission control, green house gases emission control.Bioremediation: Current practices – bio-stimulation and bio-augmentation - microbes involved in bioremediation – bacteria and fungi; in situ and ex situ bioremediation; bioreactors; solid - state bioreactors - composting – different strategies; anaerobic digestion of waste; bioremediation in marine and estuarine systems, phytoremediation: approaches and types, factors influencing phytoremediation - advantages and disadvantages; application of genetic engineering in bioremediation; future trend for bioremediation – nanotechnologies.Green Technologies: green buildings, green chemistry, zero effluent and zero emission technologies, social forestry, sanctuaries and protected areas, 3R in environmental protection, carbon sequestration, biofulel.Solid and Liquid Waste Management: Physico – chemical and biological processes for waste water treatment.
Physical Processes in the Environment
Sec 2
Atmospheric Boundary Layer – Depth, structure, diurnal variations and their significance in pollutant dispersion; Meteorological factors affecting air pollutants – diffusion, turbulence and transportation, plume rise and stability conditions. – Wind Roses.Atmospheric Pollution – Natural and anthropogenic sources of pollution - Primary and secondary pollutants; Effects of pollutants on human beings, plants, animals, materials and climate; Acid rain, Ambient air quality standards; Noise pollution and human health.Clouds and Precipitation - Cloud formation and classification - Aerosols, condensation and ice nuclei, droplet growth – curvature and solute effects, water vapour diffusion, precipitation mechanisms; Weather modification.General Circulation of Oceans – Winds and surface circulation, Ocean Gyres, causes of ocean currents - Characteristics of convergence, divergence, upwelling & sinking of ocean waters, Ekman spiral and Ekman transport; Deep-sea circulation - Vertical structure of oceans - Salinity, temperature and density variations - Bottom water formation and Thermohaline conveyor belt.Groundwater Quality – Physical, biological and chemical properties; Groundwater exploitation and management - Safe yield, cone of depression and artificial recharge; Ground water pollution and salinity intrusion – Ghyben–Herzberg relationship.Hydrology – Global water balance, Hydrological cycle - Inter-relationship of surface, groundwater and stream-flow; Stream hydrograph - Factors influencing surface water - Influence of geology on groundwater – porosity, specific retention and specific yield.Properties and Structure of the Earth – Crust, mantle, core, earth’s magnetic field; Recycling of the Lithosphere – The rock cycle, weathering and erosion, sedimentation, metamorphism. Rock types – Igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks; Soil formation - Concept of plate tectonics and continental drift. Geological time-scales; Geological Hazards - Floods, Landslides, Earthquakes, Volcanism, Avalanche.State & Structure of Atmosphere and Atmospheric Circulation – Pressure, temperature, humidity, precipitation, radiation and wind - Vertical thermal structure of the atmosphere. Mean heat balance of the earth-atmosphere system, General circulation of the atmosphere and Indian Monsoons. Tropical Cyclones, Anticyclones and Local winds.Sun-Earth System – Kepler’s laws of Planetary motion; Seasons, Solar radiation – Radiation laws; Global distribution of solar radiation, effect of atmosphere on solar radiation – Scattering, Absorption and Reflection, Earth’s albedo, Terrestrial Radiation, Greenhouse Effect, Global Warming.Thermodynamics, Atmospheric Stability – Composition of dry air and atmospheric water vapour content; Potential temperature, virtual temperature, isothermal and adiabatic processes, dry and saturated adiabatic lapse rates. Stable, unstable and neutral equilibria; Inversions.Weather and Climate – Climatic zones, continental & maritime climates; Climate change and variability – Natural changes and anthropogenic causes of climate change, Climate feedbacks – Ice-albedo, cloud - albedo and CO2 feedbacks; Present day Climate variability – El Nino and ENSO events.
Natural Resources and their Sustainable and Optimal Utilization
Sec 3
Biodiversity : Threats to biodiversity : Endangered, endemic species and threatened species; IUCN threatened species of plants and animals; Red data book; Biodiversity conservation, Biopiracy.Energy Resources: Conventional energy sources; Bioenergy; Nuclear energy; Solar energy; Wind energy; Geothermal energy, Wave & Tidal power; Alternative fuels: Natural Gas and Hydrogen.Forest Resource : over view of major forest types in India with special reference to kerala – their characteristics; Social forestry; ecorestoration; Agroforestry – types and management; Role of forests in carbon sequestrationNatural Resources : concept and major types of natural resources.Soil and Mineral Resources : overview of major soil types and mineral deposits in India with special reference to Kerala.Water Resource : water resource types – surface water, ground water; water availability and uses, freshwater shortages, impact of climate change on freshwater resources, Management and conservation of water resources; Water harvesting and recycling; Watershed management.
Chemical Processes in the Environment
Sec 4
Chemistry of Atmosphere - Definition and importance of atmosphere, chemical composition of unpolluted air at sea level, thermal stratification of the atmosphere and chemical speciation in its different layers, chemical and photochemical reaction in the atmosphere, reactions of atmospheric nitrogen, oxygen, ozone and water, role of CO2 in the atmosphere.Chemistry of Geosphere and Soil - Chemistry of geosphere, nature of solids in the geosphere, kinds of minerals and rocks, their properties, rock cycle, stages of weathering, physical, chemical and biological aspects of weathering, sediments, clays, ground water in the geosphere; Chemistry of soil: soil formation, soil horizon and soil profile, composition and physiochemical properties of soil; water, air, organic and inorganic components of soil, ion-exchange and acid-base reactions in soil, micro and macronutrients in soil.Chemistry of Hydrosphere and Water Pollutants - Definition of hydrosphere, importance of water, distribution of water in earth, Hydrological cycle, Characteristics of natural waters and process that affect their composition, unique properties of water and their environmental significance, solubility of gases in water, Henry’s law, Acid-base, redox and complexation reactions in water.Environmental Chemical Analysis - Analysis of Air: Air sampling techniques and analytical methods for monitoring SO2, NOX, CO, H2S and suspended particulate matter (SPM), analysis of soil, water and wastewater - sampling, preservation, storage, pretreatment and analytical methods - color, turbidity, electrical conductivity, acidity, alkalinity, hardness, DO, BOD, COD, pH, redox potential, chloride, fluoride, nitrite, nitrate, ammonia, phosphate and metals; Analysis of Soil - Sampling and storage, pretreatment, extraction of organic contaminants, extraction of available ions, dissolution technique for the determination of total metal concentration in soil, determination of pH, cation exchange capacity (CEC), total and available metal ions, life cycle assessment.Instrumentation in Environmental Chemistry - titrimetry, gravimetry, colorimetry, spectrophotometry, fluorimetry, nephelemetry and turbidimetry, flame photometry, atomic absorption spectrophotometry, X-ray fluorescence and X-ray diffraction, potentiometry, gas solid chromatography(GSC), gas liquid chromatography (GLC), high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC), electrophoresis.
Fundamentals of Environmental Science
Sec 5
Concept of environment and environmental health – multidisciplinary nature of environmental science - ecosystem structure, dynamics of communities, ecological interactions and population regulation, energy in ecological systems, concept of development and inclusiveness of environment in development, biodiversity as index of environmental health, ecosystem health and concepts in eco-toxicology, environmental economics and sustainable development, habitat degradation and ecosystems, remote sensing and GIS in environmental management, climate change and global warming, International environmental movement, environmental concerns in India, environmental policies and programmes in India, Environmental history of India, Environmental issues in India and Kerala; Environmental education and ethics.
Module 7 Environmental Impact Assessment and Policies
Sec 6
EIA in India: overview, current procedures, practices and guidelines; EIA of water resource projects, industries, mining and quarrying, highway construction, tourism developments.Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): Definition, purpose and characteristics of EIA; global evolution of EIA; participants in EIA process, stages of EIA, types of EIA. Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Environmental Management Plan (EMP); methods of impact identification; impact prediction; impact evaluation (assessment) and impact mitigation - air, water, noise, vegetation and wildlife environment with case studies.Environmental Laws : National and International - global warming, ozone depletion, acid rains, hazardous wastes, biodiversity.Environmental Management : systems and approaches, standards – international and national; Intellectual Property Rights; labeling environment friendly products (ecomark), Environmental Management Systems (EMS) - ISO 14000.National Environmental Policy and Regulatory Frame Work : Rules and regulations of Central and State Government and Pollution Control Boards for Environmental Protection; International and National Conservation agencies.
Biological Processes in the Environment
Sec 7
Environmental Biology - ecosphere and biosphere; Biomes and habitats – terrestrial, freshwater and marine; flora and fauna; biological diversity; ecological factors and variables; ecosystem dynamics – food chain, food web, ecological pyramids, ecological energetics, ecological succession and climax community; biological interactions : inter-specific and intra-specific; population regulation; carrying capacity; limiting factors – laws of minimum and tolerance.Microorganisms Interaction and Microbial Ecology -Foundations of microbial ecology and microbial interactions – mutualism, cooperation, commensalisms, predation, parasitism, amensalism, competition, symbiosis in complex systems; Influence of environmental factors on growth – solute and water activity, pH, temperature, oxygen concentration, pressure, radiation; Microbial growth in natural environment – growth limitation by environmental factors, counting viable but non – cultivable cells, quorum sensing, and microbial populations; Nutrient cycling interactions – carbon cycle, sulphur cycle, nitrogen cycle, manganese cycle, microorganisms and metal toxicity; Microenvironment and niche, biofilm and microbial mats, microorganisms and ecosystems, microorganism movement between ecosystems; Methods in microbial ecology – Examination of microbial communities as complex assemblages – number, type, microbial community structure, and constituents; Stress and viability of microorganisms; Microbial activity and turn over, recovery or addition of individual microbes; General perspectives on microbial
Impairment of the Environment through Anthropogenic Activities
Sec 8
Impairment of Atmosphere - Particles in the atmosphere: Chemical process for formation of organic and inorganic particulate matter, composition of organic and inorganic particles, reactions involving particles in the atmosphere; Gaseous inorganic air pollutant: sources and chemical reactions of CO, NH3, SOX, NOX, fluorine, chlorine and their gaseous compounds and reduced sulphur gases (H2S, CS2 and COS); Organic Air Pollutants: source and reactions of pollutant hydrocarbons, aldehydes, ketones, organohalogen, organosulphur and organonitrogen compounds; Anthropogenic Changes in the Atmosphere: acid rain, greenhouse effect and global warming, ozone layer depletion, photochemical smog.Impairment of Geosphere: NPK in soil, synthetic fertilizers (N, P and K), pesticides, heavy metals and wastes as soil pollutants, effect of mining and mineral extraction; effect of waste disposal in geosphere.Impairment of Hydrosphere: nature and types of water pollutants, point and non-point sources; elemental pollutants: heavy metals (Hg, Cd, Pb and Cr) and metalloids (As); inorganic species: algal nutrients and eutrophication - acidity, alkalinity and salinity, oxygen demanding materials, concept of BOD and COD, organic pollutants, pesticides and PCB’s and radionuclides.
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Sec 9
Novel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcSNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc. Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, T K Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyankoyi Thampuran, Kandathil Varghese Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories.printing press etc.Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and othersAmendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.Salient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.
Technical
100 Marks
Investigator (Anthropology)/(Sociology)
The Kerala Public Service Commission conducts recruitment for the post of Investigator (Anthropology/Sociology) in KIRTADS (Kerala Institute for Research Training and Development Studies of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes).
120m
9s
#kerala-psc#anthropology#sociology#degree-level#investigator
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ECOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGY
Sec 1
Application of Medical anthropology: Application of anthropological knowledge in promoting health care in tribal and rural communities, health care system and health care services, health education, psycho-somatic and mental disorders.Ecological anthropology: Meaning and scope of ecological anthropology, definition of ecology, ecological community and human ecological niche, cultural ecology, environmental determinism, environmental possibilism, population ecology, system ecology, ethno-ecology, contributions of Wissler, Forde, Steward, Vayda and Rappaport.Exchange and Service: Barter, ceremonial exchange, reciprocity, redistribution (Gift, Potlatch, Kula ring), Jajmani system; Consumption pattern in subsistence economies, wealth status and social differentiation, economic change and adaptation in societies.Habitat, economy and Society: Food gathering, collection, hunting and fishing, pastoralism, shifting cultivation, peasantry, agriculture, industrial economies.Medical anthropology: Meaning and scope of medical anthropology, concept of health and disease in India – tribal, rural and urban categories, socio-cultural dimensions of illness, ethno-medicine, magico-religious curative practices and indigenous medical care services
INDIAN SOCIETY AND CULTURE
Sec 2
Approaches to the study of Indian culture and civilization: Folk-Urban Continuum, Little and Great Traditions; Universalisation and Parochialisation; Tribe-Caste Continuum, sacred complex, nature-man –spirit complex.Culture and Civilization: Culture and civilization, the emergence of civilization, Indian culture - tribal, folk, peasant and urban dimensions.Hindu religious and philosophical tradition: Sacred books of India, Indian social system - Purusharthas and Varnashramadharma, varna system, caste system, caste fission, and caste fusion, mobility in caste system, linguistic diversity and language cultures of India.Social Change: Modernisation, industrialisation, urbanization, westernisation, sanskritisation, concept of dominant caste; pecuniarisation, changes in the Indian village communities due to culture contact and globalization.The Tribes of India: Major Tribes of India with special reference to the Tribes of Kerala, transformation of tribes; Theories of transformation- Verrier Elwin to K.S Singh; Tribal movements, Tribal issues -forest, land alienation, indebtedness, poverty, illiteracy, displacement and exploitation by non-tribes.
SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
Sec 3
Basic concepts: Culture, social structure, social organization, status and role, political organization, band, tribe, age-grade, chiefdom, rank-societies, law and justice in simple societies, customary and codified law, state and stateless societies.Family, marriage and kinship: Concept, definitions, typology, functions, universality of family and marriage, family and household, residence patterns, joint family system and changing trends, marriage regulations, incest, marriage payments, rules of descent, kin-groups, kinship systems, kinship behavior, kinship terminology.Meaning and scope of social and cultural anthropology: Nature, scope and branches of Anthropology, relation with other Social sciences – Economics, History, Sociology, Psychology, Archaeology and Linguistics.Nature of Culture: Attributes and paradoxes, culture processes, enculturation, acculturation, diffusion, cultural pluralism, ethnocentrism, cultural relativism, emic and etic, explicit and implicit.Religious Organization: Evolutionary, psychological, and functional approaches, ritual, myth, sacred and profane, religion and life-cycle rituals, forms of religion in tribal and peasant societies, animism, animatism, naturism, totemism, magico-religious functionaries, priest, shaman, sorcerer, witch, distinction between magic religion and science.
METHODOLOGY OF ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH
Sec 4
Basic Techniques of data collection: Observation as a technique, key-informant interview, genealogy-technique and its application, pedigree.Ethnographic approach: Nature of anthropological fieldwork, getting acquainted with the field, establishment of rapport, learning and using native language, informants/key informants, ethical dimensions of fieldwork, distinction between fieldwork and survey, ethnography as a holistic documentation of culture.Fieldwork tradition in anthropology: Fieldwork tradition in anthropology, restudy and reinterpretation, contributions of B. Malinowski, A.R. Radcliffe Brown, W. H. R. Rivers, Levi –Strauss and M. N. Srinivas.Preparation of Anthropological research report: Report writing, structure, steps and procedure.Research Design: Identification of broad area of research, review of literature, formulation of research problem, hypotheses formulation, determination of sample frame and size, the notion of control, selection of unit of study, mode of analysis.
SOCIOLOGY AS A DISCIPLINE
Sec 5
Concepts in sociology - society ,community, association, groups, social control, social change, social stratification, socializationDevelopment of sociology – Social and intellectual forces, philosophical foundations, rationalism and empiricism, public sociologySocial institutions – Education, religion, economy and politySocial Processes- -Accommodation, assimilation, co-operation, competition, conflictSociology in India - Subaltern perspective ( Ambedkar ), Structural functional ( M N Srinivas ), Marxian Perspective ( AR Desai )
DEVELOPMENTAL ISSUES
Sec 6
Development induced displacement, new social movements for getting land with reference to KeralaEnvironmental degradation ,global warming, climate change, deforestation and its impact on TribalsImpacts of globalization on marginalized communitiesPolicies and programmes for the preservation of tribal characteristicsRole of media in the process of tribal development
METHODS IN SOCIAL RESEARCH
Sec 7
Interpretation and presentation of data – graphic and diagrammatic representationPrinciples of sampling, advantages key termsRelation between theory and factsSocial science as a system of rules, science and common sense, scientific method and its applicationsTechniques of data collection – questionnaire, interview, observation, case study, focus group interview
SOCIOLOGICAL THEORIZING
Sec 8
Karl Marx – class and class struggleRecent Trends - Jurgen Habermas, Antonio Gramsci ,Anthony Giddens ( structuration )Theoretical beginning of Auguste Comte and Herbert SpencerTheoretical Developments of Emile Durkheim and Max WeberTransition from social philosophy to sociology, growth of science and technology, scientific spirit
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Sec 9
Novel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcMalabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.SNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc.Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyakkoyi Thampuran, Kandathil Varghese Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories.printing press etc.Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and othersAmendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.Salient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.
Technical
100 Marks
Superintendent (Finance)
Recruitment by Kerala PSC for Superintendent (Finance) in Kerala Agro Machinery Corporation Limited, focusing on financial and accounting principles.
120m
6s
#kerala-psc#finance#accounting#cost-accounting#auditing
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AUDITING
Sec 1
Auditing Concepts – Nature and Limitations of Auditing – Basic Principles governing an Audit – Auditors’ Independence – Relationship of auditing with other disciplines – Auditing Engagement – Audit Planning – Audit Programme – Audit Documentation – Audit working papers – Audit Files – Audit Evidence – Procedures - Sources – Methods – Physical Verification – Direct Confirmation – Representation by Management – Obtaining Certificate – Internal Control – Concept of Materiality – Audit Risk – Concept of Internal Audit – Internal Control – Auditing in a Computerised Environment – Audit Sampling – Types – Test Checking – Analytical Review Procedures – Audit of Payments – Receipts – Purchases – Sales – Audit of Suppliers Ledger and Debtors Ledger – Audit of Impersonal Ledger – Audit of Assets and Liabilities – Company Audit – Audit Report – Qualifications – Disclaimers – Adverse Opinion – Disclosures , Reports and Certificates – Features and Basic Principles of Government Audit – Comptroller and Auditor General and its constitutional role.
RENAISSANCE IN KERALA
Sec 2
Novel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcSNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc.Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyakoil Thampuran, Kandathil Varghese Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories.printing press etc.Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and others
ACCOUNTING
Sec 3
Company Accounts viz. Preparation of financial statements – Cash flow statement – profit prior to incorporation – Alteration of share capital – Business acquisition, Amalgamation and reconstruction – Accounts from incomplete records – Accounting for special Transactions viz. Hire purchase and instalment, investment accounts, insurance claims – Accounting in computerized environment viz. An overview of computerized accounting system – Salient features and significance, Concept of grouping of accounts, Codification of accounts, Maintaining the Hierarchy of ledger, Accounting packages and consideration for their selection, Generating Accounting Reports – Indian Accounting Standards and Overview – IFRS
COST ACCOUNTING
Sec 4
Introduction to Cost Accounting – Objectives and Scope – Cost Centres and Cost Units – Elements of Cost – Relationship between Cost Accounting, Financial Accounting and Management Accounting – Material Cost – Material Procurement Procedures – FIFO, LIFO, Simple Average, Weighted Average – Inventory Control - Techniques for fixing of Minimum, Maximum, Reorder Levels – Economic Order Quantity – ABC Classification – Stock taking and Perpetual Inventory – Labour – Overview – Overtime – Idle time and Incentives – Labour Turnover – Efficiency Rating Procedures – Remuneration and Incentive Schemes – Overheads – Fixed , Variable and Semi – variable Overheads – Step Cost – Factory Overheads – Primary and Secondary Distribution – Administration Overheads – Selling and Distribution Overheads – Reconciliation of Cost and Financial Accounts – Costing Systems – Job , Batch, Contract, Process and Operating Costing Systems – Marginal Costing – Standard Costing – Budget and Budgetary Control
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Sec 5
Meaning – Importance – Objectives – Profit versus Wealth Management Principle – Role of CFO – Time Value of Money – Compounding and Discounting Techniques – Financing Decision viz, Cost of Capital – Capital Structure Decisions – Leverage Decision – Trading on Equity – Different Sources of Finance – Investment Decisions viz; - Different types of Projects – Capital Budgeting Techniques – Pay Back Period Method – Accounting Rate of Return – Net Present Value – Internal Rate of Return – Discounted Pay Back Period of Profitability Index Method – Project Ranking – Capital Rationing – Dividend Decisions – Types of Dividend – Factors for declaring Dividend – Payment V/s Retention Policy – Different types of Dividend Models Walter’s Gordon – Modigliani and Miller Model – Linter Model – Graham and Dodd Model –Buy Back of Shares –Right Issue – Stock Split – Reverse Split
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Sec 6
Amendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.Salient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.
Education
100 Marks
LECTURER IN SANSKSRIT(GENERAL)
This is a recruitment by Kerala PSC for the post of Lecturer in Sanskrit (General) in the Collegiate Education Department.
75m
12s
#kerala-psc#sanskrit#lecturer#education#degree-level
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Module IX(a) Salient Features of Indian Constitution
Sec 1
Amendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.Salient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.
Module X (a) Renaissance in Kerala
Sec 2
Novel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcSocio-Religious reform Movements SNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Struggles and Social Revolts Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc. Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyakoyi Thampuran, Kandathil Varghesc Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories, printing press etc.Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and others
Module VIIAdvanced areas of sanskrit studies.
Sec 3
Contribution of Malayalam writers to Sanskrit (Kuttikrishnamarar, M.P.Sankunni Nair, K.P.Narayanapisharodi, K.N.Ezhuthachan, Dr.K. Kunjunni Raja, Mutukulam Sreedharan, P.C.Devasya, Dr.P.K.Variyar, Sreenarayanauru and Chattambiswamikal)General study of contemporary Sanskrit CompositionLiteracy Compositions (Keralodya, Krishibhagavata, Anglasamrajya and Visabhanu)Manusript studies (Colletion, Preservation, Types of Manuscripts, Edition of Manuscripts and Textual and criticism)Technical Literature (Vastu, Ayurveda, Astrology, Astronomy and Ganika)
Module X (b) General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Sec 4
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Module I
Sec 5
General Study o Mahakvyas Khandakavyas and StorakavyasKiratarjuniya of Bharavi Canto IKumarasambhava of Kalidasa Canto 5 and 6Megaduta of KalidasaNaisadhiyacarita of Sreeharha Canto INarayaiya of elpathur Narayaabhattathiri Canto I,II and IIIRaghuvamsa of Kalidasa - Canto I, II and VISisupalavadha of Bharavi Canto I
Module IVPoetics
Sec 6
Kuvalayananda of Appayya DishikarVrtharatanakara of Kedarabhatta.Dhwanyaloka of Ananavardhana Chapter – I, II and IVKavyamimamsa of Rajasekhara Chapter I OnlyKavyaprakasa of Mamatabhatta Chapter – I, II and IIIRasagangadhara of Jagannatha Pandika Chapter I onlySahtya darpana of Visvanatha Chapter I and IIVakroktijivita of Kunataka Chapter I only
Module IIIVedanta and Nyaya
Sec 7
General Study of Dhamaastra an ArthsastraGeneral Study of Six Systems of Indian Philosohy (Samkhya – Yoga, Nyaya – Vaisesika and Mimamsa – Vedanta)Catussutra Brahmasutra – SankarabhasyaKatopanisadMuktavali _ SabdakhandaTarkasamgrah of AnnambhattaVedantasara of SadanandaVedic Reader – Indra, Purusa, Agni, Kitva, and varuna
Module VVyakarana
Sec 8
General Study of Linguitics (Origin and Development of Languages, Morphoogical and geneological classification of languages. Indo - European family members – General Charateristics. Speech Mechanis, Classification of sounds, Phonetichaws, Phonetic changes, Analogy and Semantic Changes.)Mahabhasaya PaspasankaNirukta Chapter I onlyVaiyakarana sidhantakahmudi Samjna, sandhi, Ajantapulinga, Ajantastrilinga, Ajantanapumsakalinga, Karaka, Sama, BhavadiparakaranasVakyapadiya Chapter I only
Module VIProse , Campu and History of Sankrit Literature
Sec 9
General study of Sanskrit Literature(Vedic Period, Sutra period and Clasical period)Campu Ramayana of Bhoja Balakanda and AyodhyakandaDasakumaracarita of Dandi PurvaithikaHarsaarita of Banahatta Chapter IKadambari of Banabatta upto the end of Mahasetavrttanta
Module II Drama and Dramaturgy
Sec 10
General Study of the drama of Kalidasa, Bhasa, Sudraka, Bhavahuti, Sri Harsha and VisakhadathaDasarupaa of Dhnanjaya Chapter 1, 2 and 3Natysastra of Bharata Chapter I and VIAbhijnana Sakunthala of KalidasaMrichakatika of SudrakaRatnavali of SriharshaSwapunavaasvadatta of BhasaUttararamacarita of Bhaahti
Module VIII Research Methodology/Teaching Aptitude
Sec 11
Methods of research;Paper, article, workshop, seminar, conference and symposium;Research Ethics;Research: Meaning, Characteristics and types;Steps of research;Thesis writing: its characteristics and format.Evaluation systems.Factors affecting teaching;Learner's characteristics;Methods of teaching;Teaching aids;Teaching: Nature, objectives, characteristics and basic requirements;
Module IX (b) Social Welfare Legislations and Programmes
Sec 12
Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.
Technical
100 Marks
JUNIOR INSTRUCTOR (HOSPITAL HOUSEKEEPING)
Recruitment by Kerala Public Service Commission for the post of Junior Instructor (Hospital Housekeeping) in the Industrial Training Department.
90m
12s
#kerala-psc#hospital-housekeeping#junior-instructor#industrial-training#technical-education
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Salient Features of Indian Constitution
Sec 1
Amendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.Salient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.
MODULE VI : EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
Sec 2
Annual maintenance – Record keeping – Calibration of equipments – Registers for equipmentsEquipment maintenance including knowing the equipments required for hospital housekeeping - Ensuring proper custody – knowing the operation of the equipments – Safety – methods of operation
MODULE IV : HOSPITAL SANITATION & HYGIENE
Sec 3
Basic cleaning of hospital – Dusting – Sweeping – Polishing – Washing – Special cleaning of floor, wall, doors and windows, upholstery, elevators, furniture, carpet-telephones, venetian blinds, maintenance of toilet, water treatment filtering&purificationMaterials and solutions for cleaning – Different types of cleaning solutions and products – methods of cleaning – Types of disinfectants and detergents – Air pollution – Water Pollution – Land pollution – Health hazards
MODULE V : HOSPITAL LINEN SERVICES
Sec 4
Basic knowledge of linen and importance – Classification of linen – selection – procurement–storing – infrastructure facilities for linen rooms–collection of soiled linen - processing – incineration – condemnation –replacementMaterials management – Quality assuranceprocurement of linen from stores and laundry – washing & sterilization including various methods – issue of linen in wards – maintenance of proper sorting and accounting
MODULE VIII : WASTE MANAGEMENT & DISPOSAL
Sec 5
Colour coding and type of container for disposal of waste – Hazard warning signs – physical safety – personal protective Equipments (PPE)–Immunization of staffHospital waste – General waste – Waste sharps – Human Anatomical waste – Solid waste – Liquid waste – Chemical waste & Biomedical waste & SegregationTraining for staff checklist for tracking the activities of the staff – Registers for house keeping – Certification by pollution control Board - IMAGETreatment , Storage and Disposal – Transportation – Final Disposal of Waste
MODULE VII : HOSPITAL INFECTION CONTROL
Sec 6
Definition of hospital infection – Hospital acquired infections – Epidemiology of Hospital infection – prevention of hospital infection – types of disinfection - Method of sterilization – Aspectic proceduresHospital infection control committee - Hand washing – periodic Underground sump cleaning and overhead water tank cleaning
MODULE III : HOSPITAL SAFETY
Sec 7
Electrical hazards – First aid for burns and electrical shocks – Approval of Electrical Inspectorate Department – Operation & Maintenance of substation – Engaging appropriate Human resources – Periodic checking of all electrical installationsFire hazards – Classification of fire – Baisc methods of extinction of fire – Fire detection and fighting equipments – Smoke detector and fire alarm system – Maintenance – Repair – Annual maintenance contract – Statutory approval of Fire & Rescue DepartmentNatural hazards – Disaster Management – Awareness & training of disasters like earth quake , Cyclone, Flood , Mass casualty.
PART II
Sec 8
General Knowledge and Current Affairs& Renaissance in Kerala
MODULE II : HOSPITAL ENVIRONMENT
Sec 9
Identifying pests, rodents – control and eradication – Disease transmission by rodents and pests – control of mosquitoes, flies cockroaches and rats.Interior decoration and external beautification – creating environment pleasant to patients, staff and visitors – proper lighting and ventilation in different areas of hospital - flower arrangementsMaintenance of garden and Indoor PlantsOdour control – Identifying the types and sources of odour – Controlling and removal of bad odours – Equipments and materials used for odour control – knowledge about cleaning equipments and maintenance
MODULE I: BASICS OF MANAGEMENT
Sec 10
Principles of Management with special reference to Housekeeping services in hospitals – Planning, Organizing, Leading, Controlling & Staffing – Maintenance of Records and documents required for effective housekeeping services – Communication in hospitals – Basic awareness of computer for hospital housekeeping – Windows - MS Office – Data entry.
RENAISSANCE IN KERALA
Sec 11
Novel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcMalabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.SNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc.Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyakoyi Thampuran, Kandathil Varghese Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories.printing press etc.Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and others
Social Welfare Legislations and Programmes
Sec 12
Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.
Technical
100 Marks
INSTRUCTOR IN SECRETARIAL PRACTICE AND BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE
Recruitment by Kerala PSC for Instructor in Secretarial Practice and Business Correspondence in the Technical Education Department.
120m
9s
#kerala-psc#secretarial-practice#business-correspondence#technical-education#degree-level
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MODULE – II FUNCTIONS OF MANAGEMENT
Sec 1
BudgetingControllingDirectingOrganizingPlanningReportingStaffing
MODULE – VI COMMUNICATION
Sec 2
Direct and Indirect, Upward, Downward, Horizontal, Formal, Informal, Written and OralImportanceMeaningPrinciplesQualities
MODULE – I OFFICE SECRETARY
Sec 3
CommunicationDuties and FunctionsFront Office ManagementMeaning and definitionAgenda, Minutes, ReportsQualificationsTelephone etiquettesTelephoningTour Plan Preparation
MODULE – V OFFICE MECHANIZATION
Sec 4
Advantages and disadvantages, Basic Computer Application, Formatting, M.S. Excel, Power PointMerits and Demerits, Different Machines
MODULE – VIII MODERN COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
Sec 5
Electronic MediaEmailInternetSocial Networking
MODULE – IV FILING AND INDEXING
Sec 6
Meaning and definition, Importance, Essentials of good filing systems, Classification of records of filing, Methods of classification, Methods of filingDefinition, Signature, Objects, Essentials of good indexing, Types of Indexing
MODULE – III OFFICE SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES
Sec 7
Layout of OfficeDrafting, Advantages and Disadvantages of office formsMeaning, Importance, TypesPaperless officeProcedures
MODULE – VII BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE
Sec 8
Qualities of good Business Letterstructure of a Business letterBusiness Letter, Official Letter, Demy Official Letter, personal Letter, Letter to the editor, Banking Letter, Insurance Letter
General Knowledge and Current Affairs& Renaissance in Kerala
Sec 9
Novel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcSNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc.Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyakoyi Thampuran, Kandathil Varghese Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcfounding of educational institutions, factories.printing press etc.Introduction to English educationvarious missionary organisations and their functioningParvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and othersAmendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Directive Principles of State PolicyEmergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level.Fundamental Duties.Fundamental RightsOther Constitutional Authorities.Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive PrinciplesSalient features of the ConstitutionServices under the Union and the States.Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc.Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.
Technical
100 Marks
AQUACULTURE EXPERT
Recruitment by Kerala Public Service Commission for the post of Aquaculture Expert in the Fisheries Department.
90m
9s
#kerala-psc#aquaculture#fisheries#technical#degree-level
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Module 3
Sec 1
Advanced farming practices and value addition, eco labelling, aquaponics, biofloc techniques, RAS and organic farming.Farming practices for cultivable inland species: carps, catfish, murrels, tilapia, freshwater prawns and coldwater fishes.Grow out practices: pre-stocking and post-stocking management, harvesting, improved strains for culture such as GIFT.
Module 7
Sec 2
Algal culture.Brood stock management: availability, collection, transport, captive, rearing, maturation.Formulation and preparation of artificial feeds for larval rearing, microparticulate diets, particulate and mocroencapsulated diets.Nutritional quality of commonly used fish food organisms, bio-enrichment of fish food organisms.Nutritional requirements of fishes (carps, cobia, groupers, pompano, seabass, milkfish, mullets, pearlspot) and shellfishes(shrimps, crabs, lobsters, mussels and oysters).
Module 2
Sec 3
Aquafarm design and construction: Types of ponds, shape, size and orientation, design of embankments, pond bottom, pond inlets, outlets, sluice gates and monks; water supply channels and drainage systems, design considerations for integrated aqua farms.Design and construction of enclosures, pens, cages, raceways, flow-through systems and re-circulatory aquaculture systems, biofilters, effluent treatment systems.Equipments in farm and hatchery.Farm engineering-surveying-leveling-trapezoidal and Sumpson’s rule, site selection for aquaculture farms.Selection of site for aquaculture.Water resources and their suitability, quantity and quality assessment.
Module 1
Sec 4
Aquaranching, aquatourism.Candidate species in inland and marine aquaculture.Carps, catfish, murrels, tilapia, prawns/shrimps, cobia, sea bass and carangids.Different farming systems: cage cultureDifferent farming systems: composite/poly cultureDifferent farming systems: ExtensiveDifferent farming systems: integrated fish farmingDifferent farming systems: intensiveDifferent farming systems: raceway cultureDifferent farming systems: satellite farmingDifferent farming systems: semi intensiceDifferent farming systems: sustainable aquaculture.Different farming systems: wastewater-fed aquacultureGlobal trends in aquaculture.Relevance and scope of aquaculture.Status of aquaculture in India.
Module 8
Sec 5
Captive breeding techniques of commercially important indigenous and marine ornamental fishes.Global status of ornamental fish trade, present status and prospects of ornamental fish farming and trade in India, Indian ornamental fish diversity and its status.Marketing strategies, anesthetics, packing and transportation.Prerequisite for establishment of ornamental fish breeding, culture unit for entrepreneurship development.Socio-economic upliftment and ornamental fish culture.
Module 4
Sec 6
Environmental impacts of intensive aquaculture.Farming practices for marine and estuarine fishes such as pearl spot, sea bass, cobia, pompano, milk fish and mullets.Farming practices for shrimps.
PART II General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Sec 7
Novel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcSNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc.Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyakoil Thampuran, Kandathil Varghese Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories.printing press etc.Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and othersAmendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.Salient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc.Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.
Module 5
Sec 8
Seed production and culture of brackishwater/marine fishes pearl spot, sea bass, milk fish, mullets, groupers, cobia and carangids.Seed production in catfishes, murrels and tilapia.Seed production of fishes : Carps-wild collection and transportation, bundh breeding, brood stock maintenance, design of hatchery, hypophysation, ovulating agents like Ovaprim, Ovatide etc., seed production of exotic carps.
Module 6
Sec 9
Seed production and culture of crabs and lobsters.Seed production and culture of mussels, oysters and clams.Seed production of freshwater prawns : Water quality requirements, feeding, health management, design of prawn culture and farm management.Shrimp seed production:brood stock maintenance, larval stages, feeding, water quality requirements, health management, packing and transportation, design of shrimp hatchery.
Education
100 Marks
HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER (JUNIOR) MATHEMATICS
The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) conducts recruitment for the post of Higher Secondary School Teacher (Junior) Mathematics to appoint qualified teachers in the Higher Secondary Education Department.
75m
11s
#kerala-psc#mathematics#teacher#higher-secondary-education#degree-level
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Module -III
Sec 1
Adjoints, normal, unitary and self adjoint operators.Calculus, applications of differentiation and integration, elemetary functions (logarithms, exponential, hyperbolic, trigonometric etc), Fundamental theorem of calculus, mean value theorems, maxima and minima-functions of more than one independent variables, derivatives, partial derivatives, saddle point, critical point.Normed spaces, Banach spaces and related theorems, Linear Maps, inner product spaces, Hilbert spaces and related theorems, finite dimensional and infinite dimensional normed spaces, bounded operators, spectrum, duals and transposes.Polynomial Equations, Trigonometry, Analytical geometry of two dimension and three dimension, similarity of triangles, vectors, matrices.
Salient Features of Indian Constitution
Sec 2
Amendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.Salient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.
RENAISSANCE IN KERALA
Sec 3
Novel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcSNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc.Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyakoyi Thampuran, Kandathil Varghesc Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories, printing press etc.Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and others
Module -VI
Sec 4
Bessels equations and Functions.Chebyshev's Equations and polynomials.Equidimensional equations.Existence and uniqueness of solutions.First order ordinary differential equations-formation, properties and various methods of solving.Formation and solution of first order partial differential equation in two independent variables.Functional dependence, analytic functions.Hypergeometric functions and equations, legendre equations and polynomials.Laplace transform, fourier series, beta and Gamma functions.Numerical methodsNumerical solutions of algebraic equations, finite differences, interpolation.Picards method of approximation.Second order ordinary differential equations – formaiton, properties and various methods of solving.Second order partial differential equation, formation, classification.Series solutions of first order and second order ordinary differential equation at ordinary adn regular singular points.Systems of first order equations.Wave equation, heat diffusion equation, laplace equation.
Module-I
Sec 5
Boolean AlgebraContinued fractions.Fundamentals of graph theory.Fundamentals of mumber theory.History of Development of Mathematics.Mensuration, length of arcs, area of sectors of circles, tangents to circles, circumcircle and incircle of polygons, area of polygons, solids-volume and surface area.
Module -V
Sec 6
Complex functions, analytic functions, harmonic functions, conformal mapping, elemetary functions, derivatives and integrals of complex functions and related theorems, sigularities, residue theorem and its applications, Power series, Taylor series, Laurent series.Complex numbers, De Moirre's Theorem, Algebraic properties of complex numbers, regions in the complex plane.Connectedness and compactness, locally connected, path connected, locally compact spaces.Functions, continuous functions, homeomorphism, quotient space.Metric spaces, topological spaces, basis, subbasis, closed set, closure, interior, boundary, neighbourhood.Seperation axioms and related theorems.
Module -VII
Sec 7
Fundamentals of differential geometry, contractions, inverse function theorem, implicit function theorem.Fundamentals of Mechanics and Fundamentals of Fluid Dynamics.Fundamentals of Theory of Wavelets, Fuzzy set theory, Fractal geometry, Modular functions Jordan forms, elliptic functions, Riemann Zets Function, Automate and formal languages, Block Designs.Monodromy theorem, Reimann mapping theorem, product topology and Tychnoff theorem.Solutions at infinity of Differential Equations, Integral Equations, calculus of Variations.
Module -II
Sec 8
Hyperspaces and linear functionals.Sets and binary operations, groups, Sylon's Theorems, Rings and ideals, Fields, extension fields, rings of polynomials, finite fields, Galois Theory, constructible numbers.System of Linear Equations - Vector spaces, linear transformations, characteristic values, characteristic polynomial, Minimal polynomial, Cayley-Hamilton theorem, triangulation and diagonalization of matrics.
Module -IV
Sec 9
Lebesgue measure, lebesgue integral, convergence theorems and applicationsReal numbers, rational, irrational numbers, algebraic and order properties of Real numbers, supremum property, countable and uncountable sets, completeness property, sequences and series of red numbers, relations and functions, limits and continuity of functions, uniform continuity, differentiability and integrability of functions, Riemann integral, Riemann-Stieltges integral, sequences and series of functions.Term by term differentiation and integration of series of functions.
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY/TEACHING APTITUDE
Sec 10
Methods of research;Paper, article, workshop, seminar, conference and symposium;Research Ethics;Research: Meaning, Characteristics and types;Steps of research;Thesis writing: its characteristics and format.Evaluation systems.Factors affecting teaching;Learner's characteristics;Methods of teaching;Teaching aids;Teaching: Nature, objectives, characteristics and basic requirements;
Social Welfare Legislations and Programmes
Sec 11
Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc.Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.
Education
100 Marks
Higher Secondary School Teacher (Junior) (Botany)
The Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) conducts this exam for the direct recruitment of Higher Secondary School Teachers (Junior) in Botany for the Kerala Higher Secondary Education Department.
90m
35s
#kerala-psc#higher-secondary-teacher#botany#junior-teacher#degree-level
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CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Sec 1
A brief account on structure, function of cells and cell organelles, - prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, cytoskeleton - organization and mobilityCell differentiation - characteristics and mechanismsCell divisions - stages, synaptonemal complexe, theories and mechanism of crossing over and molecular mechanism of crossing overChemistry of chromosome - DNA, RNA, kinetochore, NOR and constriction of chromosomesDNA sequencing, chemical synthesis of nucleotidesMolecular nature of genesMolecular tools for studying genes and gene activitiesNumerical and structural variations of chromosomesOrigin, Ultrastructure and function of cell membrane, cell organellesPCR and FISH and their applicationsProkaryotic and eukaryotic DNA replicationTechniques of DNA analysis - preparation of DNA and RNA probes, hybridization, autoradiography, DNA finger printing
PALYNOLOGY
Sec 2
Aeropalynology and melittopalynology and pollen allergyContributions of Dr. PKK. Nair to palynologyPalynology in relation to taxonomyUltrastructure of pollen wall, pollen morphology, - NPC system of classification of pollen apertures
Salient Features of Indian Constitution
Sec 3
Amendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.Salient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.
BIOCHEMISTRY
Sec 4
Amino acids and proteins - structure and properties and classification of amino acids and proteins, amino acid metabolism, Ramachandran plot, verification of proteinsCarbohydrates - structure, function and metabolism, inter conversionEnzymes - major groups, relation of enzyme activity, enzyme kinetics, assay, regulation, allosteric enzymes, isoenzymes, ribioenzymes, coenzymesLipids - structure, function and metabolism, biosynthesis of fatty acids, alpha and beta oxidationVitamins - classification, function and sources of vitamins and their role as co-enzymes
ANGIOSPERM ANATOMY
Sec 5
Anatomy of stem, root and leaf - both primary and secondary structure in stem and rootAnomalous secondary growth in dicot and monocot stemsBrief account of nodal anatory, wood anatomy and floral anatomyTissues - meristem, secretory and excretory tissues, primary and secondary tissues
BIOINFORMATICS
Sec 6
Application of databases in biologyApplications of bioinformatics - transcriptomix, metabolomics, pharmacogenomics (brief account only)Introduction to data structures, data base concepts, tools for searching, homology searchingMajor bioinformatic resources - NCBI, EBI, EMBL, GENBANK, DDBJ, SWISSPROT, PDBSequence databases .sequence comparison, structural databases, proteomics and genomics (elementary)Tools in bioinformatics - BLAST, CLUSTAL -X, CLUSTAL-W, Phylip, GENSCAN
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
Sec 7
Ascent of sap - source and sink relationshipGrowth and development - role of phytohormones, photoperiodism, vernalization, floriginesMineral nutrition - hydroponics, aeroponicsNitrogen metabolism in plantsPhotosynthesis - C3, C4 and CAM cycle in detail, photorespirationRespiration - oxidative photophosphorylationSeed germination - physiological and biochemical changesStress physiology - water, salt, hot and cold stress - heat shock proteins, adaptationsWater relation to plants - absorption and transpiration of water - opening and closing of stomata - factors affecting water transport
RENAISSANCE IN KERALA
Sec 8
Novel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcSNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc.Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyakoyi Thampuran, Kandathil Varghesc Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning-founding of educational institutions, factories, printing press etc.Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and others
PLANT BREEDING
Sec 9
Back cross breeding, resistance breeding (disease resistance and stress resistance), vertical and horizontal resistancesConsequences of inbreeding, heterosis and incompatibilityMethods in crop improvement and achievements - plant introduction, selection, mutation breeding, polyploidy breeding and hybridizationMethods of vegetative propagation of plantsPlant breeder's rights, national biodiversitypolicySeed production and certification, major centres of crop production in India
MICROBIOLOGY
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Bacteria: ultra structure, major groups, nutritional types and reproductionBrief account on phones, viroids, virions, mycoplasmas, interferons, actinomycetes, bacteriophagesEconomic importances of microbes- in ecology, food, industry, medicine, agriculture and other industriesViruses: ultrastructure, major groups, nutritional types, replication
ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY
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Biogeochemical cycles and environmental pollution - air, water and noiseEcosystems - structure, function and types and biomesEnvironmental impact assessment and major programmes - UNEP, IUCN, MAB, Earth Summit, CBDGlobal environmental problems - ozone depletion, global warming, acid rain, nuclear hazards, El-nino, climate change,Habitat ecology - terrestrial, fresh water, wet land and marinePopulation ecology - community ecology and ecological successionSpecies interactions - competitions, herbivory, carnivory, symbiosis etc..
BIOPHYSICS
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Biophysical methods for analysis of biopolymers - x-ray diffraction, fluorescent, NMR spectroscopy, UV, visible and ESR spectroscopy, ORD/CD, atomic absorption and plasma emission spectroscopyCentrifugation - density gradient and ultra centrifugationChromatogram - gel filteration, ion exchange, affinity, TLC, GC, HPLC, HPTLC, GCMSElectrophoresis - AGE, PAGE, SDS-PAGE, isoelectrofocusing, ELISAMicroscopy - bright field, phase contrast, fluorescent and electron microscope (SEM and TEM), photometry, colorimetrypH and buffersRadiation dosimetry, radioactive isotopes, autoradiography, Cerenkov radiation, liquid scintillation techniques
BIOTECHNOLOGY
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Blotting techniques - Northern, Southern and WestDNA markers - RFLP, RAPD, AFLP and Antisense RNAGene transfer techniques - direct and indirect traspossors as vectors - gene silencingGenetically modified organisms and foods, social and ethical considerations, IPR issues, patents and biopiracyHaploid production- anther and ovule culture - applicationsIsolation of genomic and organellar DNA. Methods of gene identification - vector mediated and vectorless PCR, genomioc and cDNA librariesPlant tissue culture techniques - direct and indirect regenerationProduction of secondary metabolites - cell immobilization - bioreactor technology, in vitro strategies of germplasm conservationSomatic cell genetics and somatic clonal variationsSomatic embryogenesis - artificial seeds, protoplast culture, somatic hybridization, impacts in plant breedingTransgenic biology - gene cloning and transformation technique in plants-gene targeting and sequence tag
GENETICS
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Brief account of human genome projectExtra chromosomal inheritanaceGene synthesis - Khorana -KornbergGenetic code and gene expressions - protein synthesis, gene regulations - prokaryotes and eukaryotesHuman genetics - blood group systems - ABO, Rh and MN blood groups, human karyotype and syndromes caused by its aberrations, genetic counseling, pedigree analysisLinkage and crossing over, gene mappingMendelian genetics and gene interationMicrobial genetics - transduction, transformation and conjugation in bacteria, Lysogeny and lytic cycle in virusesMutations, DNA damage and repairNucleic acids - DNA and RNA types, structure, function and replicationPolygenic inheritancePopulation genetics - Hardey-Weinberg equilibrium - genetic drift, genetic load, consanguinity and its genetic effectsTranslation, post translation and post transcription
MICROTECHNIQUE
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Brief account on vital staining, double staining, whole mount, maceration and histochemical tests for carbohydrates, proteins and lipidsFixing, killing, dehydration, clearing, embedding, staining and mounting - reagents used in each stepTools in microtechnique -microscopy, micrometry, camera lucida, cryostat, microtomes (rotary and sledge)
PHYCOLOGY
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Classification of algae - Fritsch and SmithEconomic importances of algae : Biofertilizers, Food industry, Industrial and medicinal importances, algal bloomGeneral features of algae - thallus organization, vegetation, sexual and asexual reproduction and life cyclePattern of life cycle and salient features of the following classes: Cyanophyta, Chlorophyta, Xanthophyta, Bacillariophyta, Phaeophyta and RhodophytaRecent trends in classifications
MYCOLOGY
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Classification of fungi - Alexopoulos and Mims (1979), Ainsworth and Bisby (1983)Economic importances of fungi - degradation of pesticides and wastes, decomposition of organic matter, degradation of lignin, significances in medicine and industry, fungal toxins and human healthFungal associations - symbiosis, saprophytism, mycorrhiza, endophytes, lichensGeneral features of fungi - thallus structure, cell wall structure, heterothallism, parasexuality and reproductionSalient features of following classes- Myxomycota, Mastigomycota, Zygomycota, Ascomycota, Basidiomycota and Deuteromycota
TAXONOMY
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Classification systems - artificial, natural and phylogeneticInterdisciplinary approaches to angiosperm systematic (anatomy, embryology, morphology, cytology, palynology, chemotaxonomy, numerical taxonomy, molecular taxonomy)Principles of taxonomy - plant nomenclature, taxonomic hierarchy, phylogeny of angiosperms, taxonomic keysStudy of the following families and their characteristic features: Ranunculaceae, Magnoliaceae, Capparidaceae, Polygalaceae, Cryophyllaceae, Malvaceae, Leguminosae, Myrtaceae, Melastomaceae, Cucurbitaceae, Rubiaceae, Asteraceae, Asclepiadaceae, Boraginaceae, Lamiaceae, Amaranthaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Orchidaceae, Scitamineae, Liliaceae, Commelinaceae, Arecaceae, Araceae, Cyperaceae, Poaceae.
ECONOMIC BOTANY
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Common cereals, millets and pulsesMedicinal plantsTimbers, fibres, sugar and oil yielding cropsVegetables, spices, beverages crops
PLANT PATHOLOGY
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Common diseases of crops in Kerala - paddy, coconut, rubber, arecanut, pepper, ginger, cardamom, coffee and teaDisease management - chemical, biological and quarantine measuresPrinciples of plant pathology - biotic and abiotic agents and various symptoms of plant diseasesProcess of infection and defense mechanisms - enzymes, toxins, structural and biochemical defense systems
ETHONOBOTANY
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Common plants of ethnobotanical importance in KeralaContributions of SK. Jain to ethnobotanyMethods of ethnobotanical studiesSacred groves and their importance
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
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Computer application in biologyComputer packages for biostatistics and numerical taxonomyHardware and software parts of a computerInternet online biology resources, public library of sciences, online publications, electronic journals and books
FOREST BOTANY
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Consequences of deforestation and industrializationMajor and minor forest products with special reference to KeralaSignificances of forest on environment
BIOSTATISTICS
Sec 24
Correlation and regression analysisExperimental design - randomnized block, latin squareMeasures of central tendency - mean, median, modeMeasures of dispersion - range, quartile deviation, mean deviation, standard deviation and coefficient of variationsProbability - basic concept, theoremsProcess and presentation of data - tables and graphsSampling methods and errorsTests of significance - T-tests, Chi-square, F-tests, ANOVA
GYMNOSPERMS
Sec 25
Economic importances of gymnospermsGeneral account on morphology, anatomy and life cycle of the following groups -cycadopsida, coniferopsida and gnetopsida
PTERIDOLOGY
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Economic importances of pteridophytes - as biofertilizers, in horticulture, medicine, ecological indicators, as weed, in food industryGeneral account on morphology, anatomy and life cycle of the following groups -Psilopsida, Psilotopsida, Lycopsida, Sphaenopsida and PteropsidaHeterospory, seed habit, stelar evolution
EMBRYOLOGY
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Endosperm types, polyembryony, parthenocarpy and apmixisMegasporogenesis and embryosac developmentMicrosporogenesis and male gametophyte developmentPollination, fertilization and embryogeny in both monocots and dicots
TEACHING APTITUDE
Sec 28
Evaluation systems.Factors affecting teaching;Learner's characteristics;Methods of teaching;Teaching aids;Teaching: Nature, objectives, characteristics and basic requirements;
PHYTOGEOGRAPHY
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Factors affecting plant distributionPhytogeographic zones of IndiaSoil, climate and vegetation of India
MORPHOLOGY
Sec 30
Floral whorls and their parts - fruits and seed morphologyFlower as a modifiedshootVegetative morphology = leaf, root and stem
PALAEOBOTANY
Sec 31
Fossil pteridophytes and gymnospermsGeological time scale and evolution of plant groupsTypes of fossilization
BRYOLOGY
Sec 32
General account on morphology, anatomy and life cycle of the following groups: Hepaticopsida, Anthoceratopsida and BryopsidaOrigin, evolution and economic importances of bryophytes - indicators of pollution, horticulture, medicine etc..
RESEARCH APTITUDE
Sec 33
Methods of research;Paper, article, workshop, seminar, conference and symposium;Research Ethics;Research: Meaning, Characteristics and types;Steps of research;Thesis writing: its characteristics and format.
EVOLUTION
Sec 34
Origin of life - theories of evolution, classical and modernSpeciation
Social Welfare Legislations and Programmes
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Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.
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General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Renaissance in Kerala
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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND CURRENT AFFAIRSNovel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcSNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc.Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyankoyi Thampuran, Kandathil Varghese Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories.printing press etc.Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and othersAmendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.Salient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.
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