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Assistant Professor in Pulmonary Medicine
The Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) conducts examinations for the recruitment of eligible candidates to the post of Assistant Professor in Pulmonary Medicine in the Medical Education Department.
75m
11s
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Module 5 – ILD, Pulmonary Vascular diseases & orphan lung disease
Sec 1
Abnormal A-V communicationCor PulmonaleCTEPHFat embolismHepatopulmonary SyndromeIdiopathic Interstitial pneumonias including Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF), NSIP,COP, AIP, RB-ILD, DIP, LIP, IPAF, CPFE, PPFE, Cryptogenic organizing Pneumonia, Bronchiolitis obliterans Syndrome (BOS), Interstitial lung diseases specific to Infancy and children, CTD – ILD – Systemic sclerosis, RA ILD, PMDM, hermansky, Pudlak syndromeLangerhans cell histiocytosis, Lymphangioleiomyomatosis, BHD, Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis, Amyloidosis & other depositional disorders, GERD & lung, Castleman's disease, yellow nail syndrome, Lipoid pneumonia, Diffuse Idiopathic Pulmonary Neuroendocrine Cell HyperplasiaPulmonary edemaPulmonary EmbolismPulmonary HypertensionSarcoidosisVasculitis and Diffuse pulmonary hemorrhage
Module 7 - Intensive care
Sec 2
Acid base disordersCardiopulmonary resuscitationElectrolyte imbalanceInvasive & NIV, VILI, weaning, PEEP, prone ventilation, Modes of ventillationOxygen therapy & Oxygen toxicity, HFNC, LTOT, ECMORespiratory and hemodynamic monitoring in acute resp failureAcute Lung Injury and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Type II, III & IV respiratory Failure - IntubationSepsis, MODSSeverity of illness scoring system
Module 2 – Airway diseases
Sec 3
Acute BronchitisAirway Stenosis, tracheomegaly & tracheomalaciaincluding inhaler therapy, bronchial therrmoplasty, biologicals, difficult asthma, most recent GINA guidelinesBronchiectasisBronchiolitisBullous diseaseincluding lung volume reduction procedures, most recent GOLD guidelines, Pulmonary rehabilitationFB aspirationTracheooesophageal FistulaUpper airway diseaseVocal cord Dysfunction
Module 6 – Occupational, Iatrogenic, Allergic, Genetic and Developmental Disorders, Environmental Diseases
Sec 4
Climate change and lungs, Global warmingAgenesis, Aplasia and Hypoplasia, Sequestration, congenital lobar emphysema, bronchogenic cystsAsbestos related DiseaseAviation and sports related pulmonary disorderbagassosisberrylliosisbyssinosiscoal worker's PneumoconiosisCystic FibrosisDisability evaluation and compensationDiving related diseaseDust and Toxic gas inhalation diseaseE cigarettesHigh altitude physiology & DiseaseHypersensitivity pneumonitisIndoor pollution related diseasesInhalation Lung InjuryOccupational AsthmaOutdoor pollution related diseasePrimary Ciliary DyskinesiaReactive airway dysfunction syndromesilicosisSmoking related disease & smoking cessationTraumatic thoracic injuryVaping
Module 8 - Pleural, diaphragm, chest wall, allergy, mediastinal and respiratory muscles Diseases
Sec 5
Allergic rhinitis, anaphylaxis, Urticaria, atopic dermatitis, eczema, food allergy, drug allergy, Allergen Immunotherapy, Allergic Bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, SAFS, Non-asthmatic eosinophilic bronchitis, Acute and chronic eosinophilic pneumonia, Hypereosinophilic syndrome, Churg-strauss syndrome, Tropical pulmonary eosinophilia, Loeffler's syndromeChest wall deformitiesChylothoraxDiaphragmatic herniaeventrationFibrothoraxHaemothoraxMediastinal cystsMediastinitisMedistinal FibrosisNeuromuscular disordersParapneumonic effusion & Empyema, pleural manometryPhrenic Nerve PalsyPleural EffusionPleurisyPneumomedistinumPneumothoraxPost operative care and lung complicationsPreoperative respiratory evaluationrupture
Module 9 - Investigations & Interventions in Respiratory diseases - Symptoms and Signs
Sec 6
SPT, Intradermal testingAnalysis of exhaled breath components including NO, CO and breath condensateAssessment of respiratory mechanics- InterpretationBlood gas assessment and Oximetry-Interpretation and PerformanceBlood test and serology relevant to Respiratory medicineBody Plethysmography – InterpretationBronchial provocation testing- Interpretation and performanceCardiopulmonary exercise testing- Interpretation and performanceCompliance measurements - InterpretationComplications of invasive proceduresCyanosis, abnormal breathing patterns, finger, edema, clubbing, chest wall deformities, superior vena cava syndrome and Horners syndromeDyspnoea, Wheeze, Stridor, Hoarseness, Cough, Sputum production, Chest Pain, Haemptysis, Snoring, Day time somnolenceFlouroscopyGas transfer (DLCO) - InterpretationImpudence oscillometryInterventional bronchoscopic technique including fluorescent bronchoscopy, brachytherapy, endobronchial radiotherapy, afterloading laser and electrocoagulation cryotherapy, Photodynamic therapy and airway stents. Endobronchial therapies, BrachytherapyLiquid biopsyMeasurement of regulation of ventilation- InterpretationThoracentesis, Pleurodesis, Intercostal tube drainage, indwelling pleural catheters, Closed needle pleural biopsy, Medical thoracoscopy, VATS, mediastinoscopy, Rigid bronchoscopy & Flexible bronchoscopy, Transbronchial lung biopsy, Transbronchial needle aspiration, Endobronchial ultrasound, Bronchalveolar lavage, Bronchography, Transthoracic needle aspiration & biopsy, Fine needle lymphnode aspiration for cytology, Right heart catheterizationThoracic imaging (X-ray, CT, MRI), CT pulmonary angiogram, Nuclear medicine techniques (Pulmonary and Bone scan PET), Electrocardiogram, Echocardiography, Ultrasound, Capneography, Transoesophageal ultrasound, Oesophageal pH monitoring, Cytology/Histology, Microbiology testingStatic and Dynamic Lung Volumes- Interpretation and PerformanceRespiratory muscle assessment – InterpretationShunt measurement – InterpretationSputum induction & Sputum analysisThoracic ultrasound imagingTuberculin skin testing, IGRAV/Q scanVentilation perfusion measurement – Interpretation
Module 1 – Preclinical subjects
Sec 7
Structure of lungs, pleura and mediastinum, diaphragm, blood supply, lymphatics and lymph nodes, thoracic ductDevelopment (embryology) & aging of respiratory systemEpidemiological terms and their definitions, Epidemiological methods, Research methodology, statistics and study designs. Evidence based medicine, Quality of life measures, Public health issuescommon bacterial, viral, fungal, protozoal organisms and parasitesPathology of common lung diseases including TB, lung cancer, ILDPathophysiology of common lung diseasescommonly used drugs for respiratory diseases- antimicrobial drugs, antineoplastic and immunosuppressant drugs, Bronchodilator and anti-inflammatory drugs used in pulmonary diseases, Drugs used in viral, fungal and parasitic infections, antifibrotics, Pharmacovigilance, antibiotic stewardshipControl of ventilation; pulmonary mechanics, Ventilation, pulmonary blood flow, gas exchange and transport, Non-respiratory metabolic functions of lung Inhalation kinetics and its implication in aerosol therapy, and sputum induction etc., Acid-base and electrolyte balance, Pulmonary innervation and reflexes, Immunology & Pulmonary defence mechanisms, Physiological changes in pregnancy
Module 4 – Tuberculosis & NTM
Sec 8
primary and second line,new drugs, BCG vaccine, new vaccines, new diagnostic tests in TBDrug resistant TuberculosisExtrapulmonary TBHiv and tbLaboratory diagnosis of TB including staining, culture and drug sensitivity testingLatent TB infectionsNon tuberculous mycobacterial diseasesPulmonary TBTB in the immunocompromised hostTuberculosis control programme
Module 4 - Non TB Respiratory Infections
Sec 9
Atypical pneumoniaCommunity acquired pneumoniaFungal infectionsLower respiratory infectionsLung abscessNosocomial pneumoniaaspiration, chemicalParasitic infectionsPneumocystis jirovecci infectionPneumonia in the immunocompromised hostUpper Respiratory InfectionsViral infectionsZoonosis and protozoan infections
Module 3- Thoracic Tumours and maligncies
Sec 10
adenoma, carcinoid tumourChest wall tumoursInflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumorincluding classification, diagnosis, TNM staging, treatment – chemo, radiation, surgery, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, lung cancer screening, SPN, para neoplastic syndromesLymphoma, leukemia and related diseases.Mediastinal tumoursMesothelioma, Metastatic & Other pleural tumours, pleural fibromaMetastatic Pulmonary tumoursSarcoma, kaposi's sarcoma
Module 10 – Miscellaneous
Sec 11
Diabetes and lungDrug induced lung diseasesCongenital immunodeficiency syndrome, Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, HIV related diseases, Graft versus host diseases, Lung transplantation & Post-transplantation immunodeficiencyLung in IBD, ulcerative colitisLung in sickle cell disease, multiple myelomaPleuropulmonary manifestations of systemic/Extrapulmonary disorders in Collagen vascular disease, Cardiac disease, Abdominal disease, Haematological disease, Obesity, Hyperventilation syndromePregnancy induced respiratory diseasesRadiation induced DiseaseRespiratory Diseases and PregnancyPhysiology of sleep, Obstructive sleep apnoea, Central sleep apnoea, Upper airway resistance syndrome, Obesity hypoventilation syndrome, sleep studyPalliative care & end of life care, Nutritional interventions, Gene therapy, Principles of stem cell therapy, Vaccination and infection control
Medical
100 Marks
Assistant Professor (Surgical Oncology) (Medical Education)
The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) invites applications for the post of Assistant Professor in Surgical Oncology in the Medical Education Department.
120m
10s
#kerala-psc#medical#surgical-oncology#assistant-professor#postgraduate-level
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Breast
Sec 1
Accelerated partial breast irradiation, Hypofractionation in breast cancerBreast reconstructionChemoport, Vascular access methods.DCIS managementEarly breast cancer, Breast conservation surgery, Oncoplasty.LCIS managementLocally advanced breast cancer- Triple Negative breast cancer, Her 2 positive disease, Mastectomy, ovarian suppression,Male breast cancerMetastatic breast cancerNeoadjuvant and adjuvant protocols in breast cancer,Oligometastatic disease.Pagets diseasePhyllodes tumourRisk assessment -mammaprint, oncotype DX.Staging and pathological types, core biopsy,Staging of N0 axilla. Sentinel Lymph node biopsy.X-ray mammogram, ultrasound, and MR mammogram. BIRADS.
Gynec oncology
Sec 2
Adnexal mass-risk assessment algorithms,Carcinoma cervix, staging, pap smear, CIN treatment, risk factors of cancer cervix, vaccine, early disease, locally advanced disease, the role of surgery, radiotherapy,Endometrial cancer, FIGO Staging, Pathologic grading, imaging, lymphadenectomy,Gestational trophoblastic disease management and follow-upOvarian cancer- Epithelial ovarian cancer early ovarian cancer, Advanced ovarian cancer management, Germ cell tumors, Rare tumors of the ovary, Cytoreductive surgery,Peritoneal carcinomatosisSarcomas of uterusVulva and vagina cancers, lymph node assessment, radical vulvectomy,
Uro oncology
Sec 3
Adrenal tumors – pheochromocytoma, Incidentaloma adrenal, Adrenocortical adenoma and carcinoma,Bladder cancer. Risk factors, Staging of bladder cancer. Treatment of early-stage bladder cancer. Transurethral resection of bladder tumor indications. Intravesical therapies. Treatment of locally advanced bladder cancer. Radiotherapy for bladder cancer. Reconstruction following cystectomy. Long-term complications of urethral diversion.Cancer of testes risk factors, High inguinal orchidectomy, Seminoma, Non seminomatous germ cell tumors, retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy in testicular tumors, retrograde ejaculation, tumor markers in testicular germ cellKidney cancer Histopathological types, TNM Staging, differential diagnosis, nephron-sparing surgery, Radical nephrectomy, cytoreductive nephrectomy in metastatic renal cell cancer, systemic therapy in metastatic renal cancer. Hereditary kidney cancer syndromes,Prostate cancer. Staging, Gleason, Prostatic biopsy, Active surveillance, radical prostatectomy indications and complications, robotic surgery, Prostate Specific antigen, radiation for prostate, Pattern of spread, bone mets in prostate cancer, Bone scan, PSMA PET, Castration-resistant prostate cancer, Palliating prostate cancer.Urethral cancer in males and females, penile cancer Staging, lymph node assessment, partial and total penectomy indications, nonsurgical treatment options.
Gi oncology
Sec 4
Advances in endoscopic surgeries.Anal canal and anal verge, Staging, workup, chemoradiation, salvage surgery.Biliary tree- Obstructive Jaundice workup, cholangiocarcinoma, Gall bladder cancer.Carcinoma Esophagus anatomy, clinical presentation, pathology, investigations, operations, choice of conduit, neoadjuvant and adjuvant therapies, palliative managementColon- multiple polyposis syndromes clinical decision making, colectomies, total mesocolic excision, nodal clearance, Anastomosis, Adjuvant chemo, colonoscopy. Polypectomy, cancer in a polyp,Enhanced Recovery After Surgery ProtocolsGIST, Diagnosis Staging, Immunohistochemistry, neoadjuvant therapy, Adjuvant Imatinib and other drugsHIPEC and other treatment modalities for peritoneal disease.Liver metastasis, colorectal and non-colorectal including liver resections, ablative therapies, TACE, TARE,Malignant ascitesPancreas- Exocrine and endocrine pancreas cancers, Clinical presentation, workup pancreaticoduodenectomy, post-operative pancreatic fistula management,PNET and carcinoids of Gl tractPrimary liver cancer, Cirrhosis, and liver cancer, HCC, assessment including child-pugh score, MELD, portal vein embolization, Anatomical liver resections, Transplantation indications.Rectum- MRI pelvis, neoadjuvant therapy, short course and long course radiation, saving the sphincter, Extra levator APR, pelvic exenteration,Retroperitoneal tumorsSmall bowel- adenocarcinoma, appendicular tumors, small bowel carcinoids,Stomach, Staging, pathology, molecular classification, types of surgeries, laparoscopy VS open surgeries, diagnostic laparoscopy, D2 resections evidence, nodal staging, adjuvant and neoadjuvant therapies, FLOT, chemoradiation. Dumping syndrome.
Cancer screening and non-surgical treatments and miscellaneous
Sec 5
Antiangiogenic agents, PARP inhibitorsAssessment and treatment of adverse effects including vomiting, cytopenia, GI, lung, and cardiac treatment-related toxicityAssessment of clinical response to therapyCancer of unknown primary excluding neck nodes.Chemotherapy. Basic pharmacology of chemotherapy drugs, classification of chemotherapy drugs.Hormonal agents in cancer treatmentImmunotherapy.Leukemia acute and chronic, Myelodysplastic syndromes.Lymphoma, Hodgkins, nonhodgkins, primary CNS lymphoma, Cutaneous lymphomas.Monoclonal antibodiesNuclear medicine in diagnosis and treatmentNutrition in Surgical OncologyOncological emergencies, Spinal cord compression, Superior vena cava syndrome, metabolic emergencies including tumor lysis syndromePalliative medicine -assessment and management of cancer pain, supportive care, quality of life. End-of-life care, communicating bad news,Paraneoplastic syndromesPlasma cell neoplasms – multiple myeloma, plasmacytoma, monoclonal gammopathy, Amyloidosis, Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia.Precision medicine in oncologyRadiation therapy, biologic aspects, response and basic radiation physics, fractionation.Rehabilitation in surgical oncology.Risk-reducing agents and risk-reducing surgeries.Screening tests, Current screening guidelines, and evidence in skin, lung, prostate, gynecological, gastroenterological, and breast cancer.Stem cell transplant
Genetics, Molecular biology and Etiology of cancer
Sec 6
Bacteria and microbiome as cancer causatives, and their role in therapy.basics of the human genome, mutations, genomic landscape of cancers, adenoma-carcinoma sequenceBurden of disease and trends in the global and national scenarioCancer research and outcome analysis, Epidemiological methods, Design and analysis of clinical trials.Cancer suppressor genesClinical presentations and genetic basis of common diseases like Neurofibromatosis, Multiple endocrine neoplasia, FAP, HNPCC, BRCA 1 and 2 mutations, Lifraumani, Microsatellite instability, Cowden, Peuts Jeghers, Ataxia telangiectasiaGenetic counselling.Hallmarks of cancerHIV and cancer associationsMethods of molecular analysis in oncologyObesity and canceroncogenesOncogenic viruses, chemical, physical factors, Diet, Lifestyle, and inflammation in cancer causation.Susceptibility syndromes in cancerTobacco and cancerTumour markers.Vaccines in cancer prevention.
Bone, soft tissue and skin
Sec 7
Bone tumors – metastatic bone tumors – management, bone-targeted agents, Skeletal related events, fixing a pathological fracture, Spine metastasis workup, Radiation for bone mets. Systemic radionuclides for bone mets.FibromatosisPrimary bone tumors imaging, staging and pathologies, surgical management including reconstruction options. Amputations.Skin cancer melanoma cutaneous and mucosal staging, margins, surgical resection lymph nodal assessment, adjuvant and palliative systemic therapies, Basal cell carcinoma, Squamous cell carcinoma, Extramammary Paget's, Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans, Merkel cell tumor, skin adnexal tumors, Mohs surgery.soft tissue sarcoma Staging and pathological types. Pathologic grading, Margin in sarcoma surgery, neoadjuvant radiation, Adjuvant radiation indications. Chemotherapy indications, drugs used in STS
Neurosurgery and pediatric oncology
Sec 8
Brain metastasis. Treatment options, prognosis.Classification of Brain TumorsIncreased intracranial pressure presentation and managementIntraocular melanomaMetastatic brain tumors workup and treatmentNeuroblastomaNon-surgical options in brain tumorsPeripheral nerve tumors, glomus jugulare, chordoma,RetinoblastomaSurgery in Brain TumorsWilms tumor
Thorasic oncology
Sec 9
carcinoma lung- Nonsmall cell lung cancer. Presentation and management.Lung metastasis, surgical metastasectomy, and ablative therapies. Decision-making in different pathologies.malignant effusionmediastinal neoplasms, thymoma, germ cell tumors, othersmesotheliomaneuroendocrine tumors lung and small cell lung cancer management
Head and neck oncology
Sec 10
Larynx endoscopic surgeries, Laryngectomies, voice rehabilitation, tracheostomy.Nasopharynx, Paranasal sinuses and Nose,Neck node of unknown primary (cancer of unknown primary)Neck nodes staging, types of neck dissections, anatomy of the neck, spaces of the neckOral cavity cancers, Lip, Cancer of the tongue, buccal mucosa, alveolus, retromolar trigone, maxilla . floor of mouth resections and reconstructions of these subsites. Elective neck dissection evidenceParathyroid glands anatomy. Hypo and hyperparathyroidism. Parathyroid adenoma, parathyroid carcinoma,Precancerous lesions- leucoplakia, erythroplakia, oral submucus fibrosis, Oral lichen planus.Salivary glands benign and malignant neoplasms and their management. Adjuvant therapy in salivary gland neoplasm, facial nerve anatomyThyroid anatomy, Differentiated thyroid cancer workup and management, Anaplastic and poorly differentiated thyroid cancers. Medullary thyroid carcinoma, Thyroidectomy and its complications, Thyroid lymphomaTNM Classification head and neck cancers
Medical
100 Marks
Assistant Professor in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) invites applications for the post of Assistant Professor in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in the Medical Education Department.
120m
10s
#kerala-psc#assistant-professor#plastic-surgery#medical-education#reconstructive-surgery
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Module-5
Sec 1
Abdominoplasty.Aesthetic Rhinoplasty.Augmentation mammoplasty.Blepharoplasty.Body contouring, liposuction.Chemical peeling and dermabrasion.Face lift.Laser therapy.Reduction mammoplasty.
Module-10
Sec 2
Burn wound infection, sepsis.Chemical burns.Electrical burns.Facial burns.Nutrition in burns.Organization of Burns Unit.Pathophysiology of burn shock.Post burn contractures -treatment of sequelae.Principles of planning in event of burn disaster.Radiation burn.Reconstruction of burn hand and upper extremity.Tangential excision and sequential excision.Thermal burns.
Module-3
Sec 3
Cleft lip and palate, alveolar clefts.Craniosynostosis, hypertelorism, craniofacial microsomia.Embryogenesis of cleft lip and palate.Embryology of head and neck (excluding central nervous system).Orthodontics, speech therapy in cleft lip and palate.Principles of craniofacial surgery.Rare craniofacial clefts, Tessier's clefts.Regional anatomy of head and neck.Velopharyngeal incompetence.
Module-1
Sec 4
Anatomy and functions of skin.Care of wounds, dressing, techniques and splints.Endoscopy in Plastic Surgery.Flaps-Fasciocutaneous muscle, musculocutaneous, congenital malformations.Grafts - fat, fascia, tendon, nerve, cartilage, bone.History of Plastic Surgery and its broad scope at the present time.Hospital infections.Implant materials used in Plastic Surgery.Infective skin gangrene.Keloid, hypertrophic scans.Local anaesthesia, nerve blocks, regional anaesthesia.Local skin flaps.Pedicled skin flaps and tubs.Principles of anaesthesia for infants, adults, hypothermia, hypotensive anaesthesia.Principles of genetics and general approach to the management of congenital malformations.Split skin grafts and full thickness skin grafts, their take and Subsequent behaviour.Surgical instruments.Suture instruments.Tissue expansion.Unstable scar and scar contracture.Wound healing.
Module-7
Sec 5
Anatomy of the male and female external genitalia.Embryology of the male and female external genitalia.Epispadias and ectopic vesicae.Hypospadias.Reconstruction of external genitalia.Trans-sexualism (intersex).Vaginoplasty.
Module-8
Sec 6
Benign and malignant tumours of hand.Brachial plexus injury.Congenital deformities of hand, finger, thumb.Dupuytren's disease.Embryology of upper extremity.Examination of hand.Extensor tendon injuries.Fingertip injuries.Flexor tendon injuries.Fractures of hand and dislocation of hand -metacarpal, phalanges.Functional anatomy of hand.General principles of hand surgery.Hand infections.Innervated flaps.Ischaemic conditions of upper extremity.Leprosy deformity of hand.Lymphedema in upper extremity.Nail injuries, grafting.Nerve compression syndromes.Peripheral nerve injuries, electro diagnostic tests.Pollicisation.Principles and treatment of old and neglected hand deformities.Principles of reconstruction in mutilating hand injuries.Problems of small joints.Rehabilitation of hand, prosthesis.Rheumatoid arthritis of hand.Surgery for spastic and tetraplegic hand.Tendon transfers for radial, ulnar and median nerve injury.Thumb reconstruction.Treatment of acute hand injuries.Vascular malformations of upper extremity.Vasospastic conditions of upper extremity.
Module-2
Sec 7
Congenital deformities of face and jaw bone.Corrective Rhinoplasty.Facial paralysis.Fractures- nose, maxilla, mandible, zygoma, orbit-early management and treatment of sequelae.Growth and development changes in face, anatomy of facial skeleton.Leprosy deformities of face.Reconstruction of external ear.Reconstruction of eyelids, ptosis.Reconstructive Rhinoplasty.Structure and development of teeth.Temporomandibular joint dysfunctions.Cancer of upper Aerodigestive system.Jaw tumours.Malignant and benign tumours of head and neck.Principles of prosthetic replacement of Jaw defects.Reconstruction of mandible.Reconstruction of maxilla.Tumour of skin.Vasoformative lesions of the skin and adnexa.
Module-6
Sec 8
Functional anatomy of foot.Leprosy deformities of leg and foot.Lymphedema.Reconstructive surgery of lower extremely.
Module-9
Sec 9
Microvascular tissue transfers.Principles of microsurgery and its applications in plastic surgery.Replantation and revascularization surgery.
Module-4
Sec 10
Breast reconstruction.Decubitus ulcer.Reconstruction of full thickness defects of the abdomen and thorax.
Medical
100 Marks
Assistant Professor Physiology (Medical Education)
The Kerala Public Service Commission recruits candidates for the Assistant Professor in Physiology (Medical Education) post in the Kerala Government Service.
120m
10s
#kerala-psc#medical-education#physiology#assistant-professor#post-graduate
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Cardiovascular system
Sec 1
Abnormal ECG pattern in myocardial infarction, cardiac arrhythmias, conduction defects,define end pressure and lateral pressure, pulse pressure, mean arterial pressure - normal values Measurement of blood pressureEffect of gravity, posture and exercise on BPHypertension and HypotensionLocal and systemic cardiovascular regulatory mechanisms, autoregulationRegulation - neural and humoral (short term, intermediate and long term )systolic and diastolic pressure - definition, normal values, variations, Bernoulli's principleArterial pulse - genesis, character of normal pulse, tracing in plethysmography, abnormalitiesCardiac cycle - Definition, phases and events of cardiac cycleCardiac output - Definition, normal values, variationsCirculatory shock - types, pathophysiology, stages, compensatory mechanismsConducting system of Heart - origin and spread of cardiac impulse, abnormal pacemakers, conduction defectsCorrelation between different events of cardiac cycleECG - Definition, Principles of recording of ECG, Leads - commonly used,Effect of changes in ECF Na, K, Ca. cardiac axis, correlation with events in cardiac cycle.Effect of head up and head down tilt on blood pressureFirst degree, second degree, complete heart blockFunctional anatomy of heart and blood vesselsHeart sounds - causes, character, murmur, definition, physiological basisFunctional organization of Heart and blood vesselsImportance of peripheral resistance, venous circulation, venous toneLaminar flow, turbulent flow, Reynolds number, critical closing volume,Physical laws governing flow of blood in vessels - pressure-resistance, flow relationship, Poiseuille Hagen formula, Law of LaplaceRegulation of blood flow - local and systemicMeasurement of blood flowMention the method of measurement - Ficks principleNoninvasive investigations - echocardiography, cardiovascular autonomic function tests - heart rate variability, ambulatory pressure monitoringNormal tracing in Lead 11 - waves, segments, intervals, How HR is determined, clinical uses of ECGPathophysiology of syncope and Heart failurePressure and volume changes in different chambers and vesselsProperties - morphology, electrical, mechanical and metabolic functionscoronary, capillary, cerebral, cutaneous, foetal, microcirculation, lymphaticspulmonary, renal and splanchnic circulationRegulation of cardiac output, regulation of heart rate, stroke volume.Venous blood flow, venous tone, valves
RENAL SYSTEM
Sec 2
Abnormalities of micturition - deafferented, decentralized, automatic bladderAcid base balanceAcidification of urine - mechanism of H+ secretion, fate of H+, PH changes along the renal tubuleConcentration of urineCorticomedullary gradient - factors maintaining (ADH, permeability, of renal tubule, role of urea, vasa rectaCounter current system - multiplier, exchangerDialysis - artificial kidney, renal function testsDiuresis - definition, osmotic and pressure diuresis.Functional anatomy of bladder, innervation of bladder, filling and emptying of bladder, cystometrogram, micturition reflex, and its higher control, voluntary controlGlomerular filtration - definition, rate, filtration membrane, forces governing filtration and permeability of membrane, measurement of GFR, Clearance values - definition, values for glucose, inulin, ureaIntroduction - functional anatomy, nephron - structure, parts, functionsJuxtaglomerular apparatus - site, structure, functionJuxtaglomerular apparatus - structure and functionsMicturitionOsmotic gradient along renal tubuleRenal circulation - normal flow, regulation, peculiarities,Tubular functionsTubular reabsorption - glucose, sodium, water urea, electrolytes - sites, mechanism involvedTubular secretion - H+, K+, filtered load, tubular maximum, glomerular feedback, renal thresholdUrine - Normal volume, constituents, abnormal constituents, polyuria, oliguria, anuriaWater - reabsorption, in different segments - obligatory, facultative
Hematology
Sec 3
ABO and Rh systems, inheritance, differences, Bombay Group, Landsteiner's law 1 and 11 ABO and Rh incompatibility, Erythroblastosis foetalis, its significance.Anemias - classification (aetiological and morphological, physiological basis of anemia, types, polycythemiaAutoimmune disorders, AIDSBleeding disorders - Purpura, Hemophilia, Vitamin K deficiency Tests for bleeding disorders - bleeding time, clotting time prothrombin time, Partial Thromboplastin time. Thrombosis, EmbolismBlood - functions, compositionBlood banking and TransfusionBlood GroupsBone marrow study - myeloid and erythroid ratioErythropoiesis - sites (intrauterine, extrauterine), different stages, factors influencing and regulating erythropoiesis, lifespan of RBC, its destruction, JaundiceHemoglobin - structure, functions, normal types, abnormal HbHemostasis - Primary, secondary, clot retraction, Anticlotting mechanisms in vivo - factors that limit clot formation, Anticoagulants - in vivo, in vitro,Immunity - Definition, Development and regulation of immunityInnate and acquired, Humoral and cellularMechanism of immune response, plasma cell, immunoglobulinsPlasma proteinsPlatelets - morphology, functions, normal count, variations thrombopoiesis, factors influencing this.Properties - specific gravity, viscosityRed blood cells - morphology, composition, functions, normal RBC count, variations, propertiesReticuloendothelial systemclassification, morphology, lifespanleucocytosis, leucopenia, leukemia, agranulocytosis, LeucopoiesisProperties and functions, normal count, differential count, variations
ENDOCRINOLOGY AND REPRODUCTION
Sec 4
Adrenal cortex - functional anatomy, hormones of adrenal cortex - glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, sex steroids, biosynthesis, transport, physiological actions, regulation of secretionAdrenal cortex - Hyper and hypofunctionHormones (catecholamines, regulation of secretion, clinical aspectsCalcium homeostasis - normal calcium metabolism, PTH, calcitonin and vitamin - target organs and physiological actions, hypocalcemia and tetanyAbnormalities of ovarian function, menarche, menopause, castration before and after pubertyContraception - temporary and permanent methods in males and females and their physiological basisFetoplacental unitFunctional anatomy,Hormonal regulationLactation - hormones influencing and their actionsMenstrual cycle - phases, ovarian, uterine, vaginal changes during menstrual cycleOvarian hormones, control of ovarian functions by H.P. Gonadal axisOvary - oogenesis, ovulation, corpus luteumParturition - physiology of labourPituitary gonadotropins (FSH, LH)Placenta - functions, placental hormonesPregnancy testsPregnancy, fertilization, implantation, corpus luteum of pregnancyTests for ovulation - determination of ovulation time by basal body temperature and pregnancy diagnostic test - immunological testsGeneral - names, organization,Hormone - definition, and classification, mechanism of action. control of secretion of hormones in general positive feedback and negative feedback, abnormalities of hormone function, hormonal assayfunctional anatomy, hormones, physiological actions, interrelationship between hypothalamus and pituitary glandsInfundibulum - hypothalamopituitary tract and portal systemErection, ejaculation, composition of semen, sterilityFunctional anatomy, functions of testis - endocrine, spermatogenesis, abnormalities of testicular functionSemen analysis - sperm count, motility and morphologyKidney, Pineal body, Thymus, White adipose tissue, Heart, endothelium. local hormones - sources and physiological actionsGlucagon, somatostatin, pancreatic polypeptideHyper and hypofunctionInsulin - receptors, insulin resistancePancreas - endocrine, functional anatomy, hormones - physiological actions and regulation of secretion.Physiology of growth and development -functional anatomy, cell types, hormones of anterior and posterior pituitaryGrowth hormone - physiological actions and regulation of secretion, Hyper and hypofunctionIntermediate lobe hormones - proopiomelanoortin and MSHAberrant sexual differentiationChromosomal developmentFactors influencing development of genitaliaIntroduction, sex organs, genetic basis of sex, sex differentiation and development of reproductive systemPuberty - normal, precocious and delayed pubertyhormones, biosynthesis, transport, physiological actions, regulation of secretionHyper and hypofunction in children and adultsThyroid function tests
Respiratory system
Sec 5
Artificial respiration, cardiopulmonary resuscitationAssessment of respiratory functions - spirometry, vitography, gas analysis, measurement of BMRCO2 transport in blood, Haldane effectCyanosis, Asphyxia, DyspnoeaDead space - Anatomical and PhysiologicalDecompression sickness (caissons disease)Effects of UV radiation, dysbarismEnvironmental Physiology - High altitude, rapid ascent, mountain sickness, acclimatizationFunctions of different parts of respiratory system including nonrespiratory functionsHypoxia - definition, types, clinical features, treatmentIntroduction, Functional anatomy of respiratory systemLaw of Laplace - applicationMeasurement of pulmonary ventilation - lung volumes and capacitiesMechanics of respiration - pressure changesMechanism of gas exchange - blood gas barrier, factors affecting diffusion across respiratory membrane, diffusion capacity of O2 and CO2Nitrogen narcosis. High pressure nervous syndrome, oxygen toxicity,O2 transport in blood, Bohr effectPeriodic breathing - Cheyne-Stokes, Biots, voluntary hyperventilationPressure volume relationship - elastic behaviour of lungs, compliance, airway resistance, work of breathing, factors affecting bronchial tonePulmonary blood flow - factors influencing blood flowPulmonary function tests, space physiology - effect of G forces on respiratory systemPulmonary gas exchange - composition of inspired air, expired air, partial pressuresRegulation of respiration - neural, chemical, interaction between these chemical stimuliRespiratory changes during exerciseStethography - study of respiratory movements and factors affectingSurfactantVentilation - pulmonary and alveolarVentilation perfusion ratio and its significance
NERVOUS SYSTEM
Sec 6
Acoustics - frequency, amplitude of sound, pitch, intensity and quality of soundAudiometryAuditory pathway, sound localization, pitch discrimination, masking of soundsCochlea - structure, organ of corti, hair cell physiology, mechanoelectrical transduction by hair cellsDeafnessEndocochlear potential, Determination of pitch (Travelling wave theory ) and intensity of soundFunctional anatomy of ear, functions of external, middle and inner ear.Autonomic nervous system - organisation and functionsBasal ganglia - organisation, connections, functions, disordersBERA (brainstem auditory evoked potential) SEP (somatosensory evoked potential). MEP (motor evoked potential)Brain - lobes, functions, Broadmann's areasCerebellum - functional anatomy, functions of deep cerebellar nuclei, connections in relation to functions, cerebellar disordersCerebrospinal fluid - formation, circulation, composition, functions lumbar punctureCross-section with location of sensory, motor and autonomic neurons and tractsEEG and sleep - Define EEG, principle of recording, normal waves, clinical usesFunctional anatomy of brain and spinal cordHigher functions of brain - Learning, memory, speechHypothalamus - functional anatomy, nuclei, connections, functionsLimbic system - organisation, connections, functionsModulation of pain - spinal level, supraspinal levelEffect of lesions at various levels - hemiplegia, paraplegia, monoplegiaGeneral organization, pyramidal and extrapyramidal tracts, their functionsIntroduction, levels of motor controlMotor cortex, motor areas, motor homunculus, Descending tractsReflex action, reflex arc definition, classification of reflexes with examplesStretch reflex, inverse stretch reflex, reciprocal innervation, withdrawal reflexUppermotor neurons, their lesionsBasis of maintenance - stretch reflex, higher controlPostural reflexes with levels of integrationRegulation of muscle tone and postureNeuroelectrodiagnostic techniques - nerve conduction study, VEP (visual evoked potential)Neuron, neuroglia - functionsNeurotransmitters and neuromodulatorsOrganisation of nervous systemPain sensation - details, different types of painReceptor potential, comparison with action potentialReflex action - definition, reflex arc - components, classification with examplesReticular formation - ARAS, Descending reticular system - explain control of muscle tone, functionsSensations - classificationSensory cortex - location, primary area, secondary area, association areas, salient histological features, sensory homunculus, lesionsSensory receptors - classification, types (phasic and tonic) properties - adaptationSensory tracts - organisation of sensory pathways, tracing of pathways from body and face.Special senses - olfaction - receptor, pathway, lesionsSpinal cord - functional anatomySpinal cord injuries - complete transaction, incomplete transaction, hemisection, section of anterior and posterior roots, injury to motor nerveSynapse - types, functional anatomy of chemical synapse and synaptic transmission,Synaptic potentials, properties of synapses, synaptic inhibitionTaste - taste buds, receptor, primary taste sensations, pathway, lesionsThalamus - functional anatomy, nuclei - classification, connections, functions, Thalamic syndromeVestibular apparatus - functional anatomy, connections and functionsVisceral pain, referred pain, radiating pain - clinical correlates, Altered pain sensationsAccommodation and accommodation reflex (Near response)Accommodation reflex pathway, lesionsAdaptation of visual receptors - Dark adaptation and light adaptationBasic optics, optical system of eye, refractive media of eye, concepts of reduced eye, image formation on retina ‘emmetropic eye, far and near pointsColour vision - primary, secondary and complementary colours hue, brightness and saturation, receptors, Trichromatic and opponent process theories, colour blobs - location and function, colour blindness, afterimages, contrastsCorneal reflexElectrophysiology of receptors, receptor potential, lateralErrors of refraction, presbyopia, contact lensFunctional anatomy, chambers of eye, intraocular fluidsInhibition, electroretinogram - Duplicit theory of vision, photopic and scotopic visionLens - characteristics, changes with age, aphakia, cataractMacular sparingMuscles of eye, nerve supply, movements of eyeball, corresponding points, double vision, squintPhototransductionRetina - histology, macula lutea, fovea centralisTests of vision - field of vision, perimetry, accommodation, fundoscopy, visual acuity, colour visionVisual cortex, visual reflexes - pupillary reflexes light (direct and indirect) pathway, lesionsVisual pathway - effect of lesions at different levelsVisual receptors (cones and rods) - structure, visual pigments, role of vitamin AVisual signals - processing in retina
General Physiology including Genetic Basis
Sec 7
Biostatistics, Biochemistry, Biophysics, microanatomyBlood volumeBody fluid compartmentsExcretion, PH, water and electrolyte balanceGrowth and Development including Apoptosis, AgingHistory of Physiology, Nobel Laurates and discoveriesIntercellular communicationsMechanism of transport across the cell membranePhysiological phenomena as hemodynamics, bioelectrical potentialsPhysiology of the cell including genetic control mechanismsPrinciples of HomeostasisStructure of cell membrane
NERVE MUSCLE PHYSIOLOGY
Sec 8
potential, mechanism of contraction, Length Tension relationshipstructure, properties, action potential, pacemakerEMG - fasciculation, fibrillationExcitable tissue - definition,Muscles - classificationNerve fibres - types, classification, functionsNeuromuscular blocking drugs, applied clinical aspectsNeuromuscular junction, Transmission of impulse across neuromuscular junctionNeuron - structure, types, properties, functionsResting membrane potential, nerve action potentialenergy sources and metabolism in muscle at rest and during muscle contractionLength Tension relationshipmolecular basis of muscle contraction, muscle types - fast and slowmuscular changes during exercisestructure including molecular details, action potential,junction, potential, mechanism of contraction, plasticity, Length Tension relationshiptypes, structure, innervation, neuromuscularStimulus - definition, types - threshold, subthreshold, supra thresholdTransmission of nerve impulse, Peripheral nerve injury
GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM
Sec 9
Digestion, and absorption of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids.Disturbances in salivary secretionGastric HCl secretion - mechanism and regulation of secretionGastric juice - composition, functionsGastric juice - composition, functions, phases, regulation of secretionGastric secretion - functional anatomy of stomachGastrin - functions, regulation of secretionGastrointestinal hormonesGeneral organization, neural control of G.I function, enteric nervous system,functions, defecation reflex, role of dietary fibre, bacterial floraEnterohepatic circulation, Jaundice - prehepatic, hepatic, posthepaticFunctions of gall bladder, filling and emptying of gall bladderFunctions, anatomy. composition and functions of bile, control of secretionMechanism of enzyme secretion of glandsDeglutition - definition, muscles involved, stages, functions, regulationElectrophysiology of smooth muscle - BER, MMCGastric emptying - duration, factors affectingGastric motility - types, regulation, abnormal movements (vomiting, Diarrhoea)Mastication - definition, muscles involved, functions, regulationMovements of small intestinePeristalsis - definition, basis, functionsMucosal barrier, pathophysiology of peptic ulcerfunctional anatomypancreatic juice - composition, function, regulation of secretion - neural, hormonal, Applied - steatorrhoeaSaliva - composition, functions, regulation of secretion, conditioned and unconditioned reflexesSalivary glands - functional anatomy,Functional anatomy, composition, functions of intestinal juice, regulation of secretion
SKIN AND TEMPERATURE REGULATION
Sec 10
Hyperthermia, fever, heat stroke, hypothermia, cold injuries/frost biteRegulation of body temperature, role of skin and hypothalamusStructure, functions. methods of heat conservation and heat loss in human body
Medical
100 Marks
Assistant Professor in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) invites applications for the post of Assistant Professor in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in Medical Education.
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Clinical Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation- part 2
Sec 1
Analysis of gait- kinetics, kinematics, normal and pathological gait, gait analysis and gait labEnergy costs of functional activities in health and disease, experimental and clinical use of ergometry in Physical Medicine
Basic Sciences as applied to PMR
Sec 2
Cardiovascular SystemGastrointestinal systemHistology of bone, cartilage, muscles, nerves and skinMusculoskeletal system- Osteology and Myology, Functional Anatomy, Kinesiology and Anthropology, types of jointsNeuroanatomy- Brain, Spinal Cord, Peripheral Nerves, Autonomic Nervous SystemRespiratory SystemSpecial SensesUrinary TractAcid base balanceCalcium and Phosphorus metabolismGeneral metabolism and nutritionBiomechanics of joint movementProperties of physical agents- heat, cold, light, electromagnetic spectrum, electricity, ultrasound, magnetismCardiovascular diseases including hypertension, coronary artery disease, atherosclerosis, peripheral vascular disease, valvular heart disease, congenital heart disease, cardiomyopathyCommon Genetic disordersDegeneration and repairDiseases of musclesDiseases of the kidneys and urinary tractInfections of bones and jointsInflammation, healingInflammatory disorders of musculoskeletal systemMetabolic and endocrine disorders including dyslipidemia, thyroid disease, diabetes mellitus, obesityMetabolic bone and joint disordersNecrosisNeuropathology- trauma to the central and peripheral nervous systems, degenerative disorders, infections, metabolic disorders, cerebrovascular accidents, critical illness neuropathyNutritional deficienciesPathology of agingRespiratory diseases including infections, restrictive and obstructive lung diseasesAntianginalsAntiarrhythmic agentsAntibiotics and antiviral agentsAnticancer agentsAnticoagulantsAntidepressants and anxiolyticsAntidiabetic agentsAntihypertensivesAntilipidaemic agentsAntiplatelet agentsAntipsychoticsAntisepticsAutocoidsCholinergics and Anticholinergics, drugs acting on the bladder.Disease Modifying Agents and Biologics in RheumatologyDrugs acting on the adrenergic systemDrugs acting on the gastrointestinal tractDrugs acting on the peripheral nervous systemDrugs acting on the respiratory systemDrugs in cardiac failureHormonesImmunosuppressantsLocal AnaestheticsMuscle relaxants and antispasticity agentsNatural supplementsNSAIDS and analgesicsOpioidsPlasma expandersPlasminogen activatorsSteroidsVitamins and mineralsAutonomic Nervous SystemCardiovascular systemCentral Nervous System- volition, sensations, coordination of movement, regulation of posture, special senses, language and speechEndocrine SystemMuscle-Ultrastructure and chemical composition, contraction, fatigue, changes in denervated muscleNerve-properties of peripheral nerve, membrane potential and depolarization, nerve impulse, nerve conduction, neuromuscular transmission, motor unit, muscle spindle, electrodiagnosisPhysiology of exercisePhysiology of painRenal functions, control of micturitionRespiratory System including assessment of pulmonary functionSynovial fluidTemperature regulation
Clinical Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation- part 4
Sec 3
Assessment Tools and Outcome Measures in Rehabilitation Medicine such as the Ashworth and Modified Ashworth Scales, Penn Spasm Frequency Scale, Functional Independence Measure, Barthel Index,, Modified Rankin Scale, Glasgow Coma Scale, Glasgow Outcome Scale, Mini Mental Status Examination, Rancho Los Amigos Scale, Kellgren and Lawrence system, WOMAC Index,, Chronic Disability Index of Waddell and Main, Oswestry Disability Index, VAS, Bath Index, Bryce Ragnarrson Taxonomy of pain following SCI, Foot and Ankle Disability Index, QOL assessment, GMFCS etc.International Classification of Diseases (ICD)International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health(ICF)
Allied Disciplines
Sec 4
Assessment and classification of the functional status of the heart and work capacity, application of data for rehabilitation, recent advancesCommon disorders of the cardiovascular system with particular emphasis on the congenital, rheumatic, hypertensive and ischaemic diseasesExercise testing protocols (Bruce, Naughton and others)Rehabilitation of the patient with cardiomyopathy, valvular heart disease, coronary artery disease, after myocardial infarction, after coronary artery bypass graft, after cardiac transplantationHealth educationIdentification of community needs for health services, including rehabilitation services, utilization of the epidemiological approach and statistical methodologyImmunizationPreventive rehabilitative approach in medical care at the grassroot and intermediate community levelsPrinciples of comprehensive health care, integrating rehabilitation services with general health servicesApraxia, Agnosia, AphasiaCommon cardiovascular disordersCommon communicable diseases prevalent in IndiaCommon respiratory disordersCongenital disorders of the nervous systemCorona virus and covid infection, other viral infections of epidemiologic interestDegenerative diseases and special problems in the elderlyDisorders of frontal lobe function, dementiasDisorders of nutritionDisorders of peripheral nervesEpilepsyExtrapyramidal disordersGeneral metabolic and endocrine disordersGenetics and genetic counsellingHereditary disorders of the nervous systemHIV and AIDSInfectious and Toxic EncephalopathyLanguage disordersMultiple sclerosisProgressive disorders of the nervous systemSpinal cord injuryStrokeTraumatic Brain InjuryIntrathecal Baclofen pumpNerve repairs and transfersNeurosurgery in Parkinson's Disease and Parkinsonian SyndromeNeurosurgical management of infections of the central nervous systemNeurosurgical management of neoplasms of the central nervous systemNeurosurgical management of trauma to the central nervous systemExercises and their role in Obstetrics and Gynaecology practicePelvic infectionsUrogenital prolapseWomen's issues in rehabilitationAssessment of visual impairment and managementCauses of blindness and prevention of blindnessDisability evaluation and rehabilitation of visual impairmentLow vision aidsSpecial education for the visually impairedArtificial larynxAssessment of disorders of deglutition and their managementAssessment of hearing and hearing impairment, management of hearing impairmentAssessment of speech disorders and managementAssessment of vertigo and disequilibrium and managementCare of tracheostomy, nasogastric tubeCochlear implantHearing aidsSpecial education in the field of hearing impairmentAutistic disordersBehavioural disorders in childrenBlood dyscrasias- hemophilia, sickle cell disease, thalassemiaChildhood disabilityCommon congenital and hereditary disorders in childrenDevelopmental delay and cerebral palsyGrowth and developmentIQMental retardationNutritional concerns in childrenSpecial educationHand surgery in Hansen's Disease, Cerebral Palsy, hand contracturesPlastic procedures in obesityPlastic procedures in post-burns contracturesPrinciples and methods of skin grafting, myofascial flap surgery, pedicle graftsPrinciples of reconstructive surgery for correction of deformitiesTendon transfers and repairs in upper and lower limbsAnxiety, DepressionBehavioural disturbances due to organic brain damageIntroduction to counseling, counseling in individuals and organizations, roles and responsibilities of counselors, methods of counseling, application in PMRMemory and disorders of memoryMental status, intelligence and personality assessmentOvert psychopathologic reactions- neurotic, psychotic and sociopathic statesPsychological responses to illness and disabilityAllergic, infective neoplastic, obstructive and restrictive disorders of the respiratory systemCare of the patient on mechanical ventilationHyperbaric Oxygen TherapyMechanical VentilationOxygen Therapy and Long Term Oxygen TherapyCommon diagnostic radiological procedures- Xray, CT, MRI, PETContrast studies and their significanceInterpretation of radiological findings in common diseasesPrinciples of Nuclear Medicine, applications in PMRUltrasonography with emphasis on Musculoskeletal ultrasonographyCancer care in Rehabilitation MedicinePrinciples and practice of palliative carePrinciples of anti-cancer chemotherapyPrinciples of radiation therapyAmputationsBurnsCommon orthopedic injuries and principles of management, plaster techniques, complications of fractures, postsurgical patient, joint replacements, spinal stabilizationCongenital, infective, inflammatory, metabolic, degenerative and neoplastic disorders of bones and jointsHip, knee and foot disordersLife SupportNeurogenic dysfunction of the bowel and its rehabilitationPaediatric orthopedic problems including congenital limb deficienciesPressure InjuriesRehabilitative surgery for the handScoliosisShockWound infections and their managementEvaluation and management of neurogenic dysfunction of the bladderRenal transplantation and rehabilitationSexual dysfunction and rehabilitationUpper and lower urinary tract infections and management
Clinical Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation- part 1
Sec 5
Chest physiotherapyClinical use of massage, manipulation, stretching and tractionDiagnostic applications of physical agentsGeneral principles of therapeutic exercises for muscle strength, endurance, power, motor reeducation, coordination and joint mobility; maintenance of physical fitness through optimum exerciseHistory and scope of the specialty, definitions and terminologyPrescription of exercise therapy and other supportive measuresSetting up a physiotherapy sectionCold as a therapeutic agentHeat- general physiological properties and mode of action as a treatment agent, indications and contraindications, forms of heat therapy- superficial and deep heating including treatment techniques, with emphasis on infrared, hydrocollator, paraffin wax bath, convection heating devices, shortwave diathermy, microwave diathermy and ultrasonic therapyHydrotherapyPrescription of physical modalities and their applications in medical, surgical and gynaecological disordersTherapeutic Electricity- low voltage currents, low and high frequency currents, TENS, Interferential current, electroacupuncture, FESUltraviolet radiation- physiological properties of UVR, mode of application in clinical use with indications, contraindications and side effects
Clinical Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation- part 5
Sec 6
Electrodiagnosis- electrophysiological testing of nerves and muscles- principles and practice
Clinical Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation- part 7
Sec 7
Musculoskeletal ultrasonography and ultrasound guided techniquesVarious injections and injection techniques used in physiatryEvaluation and management of acute and chronic musculoskeletal and neurological pain, chronic pain and chronic pain behaviour, cancer painBracing -indications and preliminary considerations on pre-orthotic preparation and post-orthotic trainingClinical examination of amputees and prescription of prosthesisEquipment necessary for prosthetic and orthotic fabrication, organization of prosthetic and orthotic workshop, minimum requirements for setting up an artificial limb fitting centreGeneral definitions- evolution of the field with emphasis on the Indian sceneImmediate postoperative fitting of prosthesisIndications for amputations, classical amputations, influence of prosthetic technology on amputation techniques, ideal residual limb, residual limb complications and managementMaterials used in prosthetic and orthotic manufactureProsthetic gait and prosthetic gait deviationsRecent advances in amputation surgery and prosthetic science and technology, myoelectric control, computer aided design and manufacture, intelligent prosthesesTypes of common braces and corrective shoes – prescription criteria and check out procedures in fitting- lower extremity, upper extremity and spinal orthosesTypes of lower limb prosthesis, biomechanical considerations, hip, knee and foot mechanics, alignment and fit, check outTypes of upper extremity prosthesis- functional considerations, cosmetic considerationsRecent Advances in Physical Medicine & RehabilitationBowel dysfunction and disabilityBurns rehabilitationCardiovascular impairment and disabilityDisability from cancerGeriatric disabilityMedical emergencies in Rehabilitation MedicineMultiple disabilitiesNeuromuscular disability caused by various neurological diseases with particular emphasis on strokes, traumatic and non-traumatic spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, anterior horn cell disease, peripheral neuropathies, myopathies, diseases of the neuromuscular junction, problems with posture and balance, disorders of deglutition, speech and communicationObesity, Diabetes Mellitus, Dyslipidaemia and other lifestyle disordersOrthopaedic and musculoskeletal disability caused by various orthopaedic conditions with emphasis on arthritides, limb amputations, joint deformities, skeletal trauma, various soft tissue syndromes, congenital limb deficiencies, spinal deformities, problems with posture and balance, upper and low back pain, trunk, neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee and foot painPulmonary impairment and disabilitySexuality issues in Rehabilitation MedicineUrological impairment and disabilityResearch and Development in Rehabilitation Medicine, computers and AI in rehabilitation, Evidence Based Rehabilitation MedicineEpidemiology of disability, health seeking behaviour, social planning and development, socialization, peer support, environment and health, social groups and leadership, family, community, social psychology, QOL, NGOs in the field of disability, vocational counseling, Sustainable Development Goals and Disability, medical and social work as relevant to Rehabilitation Medicine, urbanization and disability, accessibility, barriers to rehabilitation, Community Based Rehabilitation
The Law and Disability
Sec 8
Law in relation to disability- the PWD Act 1995, the RPWD Act 2016, the RCI Act, the National Trust Act, the rights of persons with disabilities, the GOI guidelines on the evaluation of Permanent Physical Impairment, disability caused by visual impairment, hearing impairment, intellectual disability, mental illness, disability caused by chronic neurological conditions, disability caused by blood disorders, the leprosy cured persons with disabilities, short stature or dwarfism, multiple disabilities, the Mental Health Acts, the Rehabilitation Council of India
Clinical Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation- part 3
Sec 9
Principles of occupational therapy, training in Activities of Daily Living for rehabilitation, self-help devices, Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, Environmental Control Units, setting up an Occupational Therapy sectionRehabilitation Aids including walking aids, wheelchairs of different types, tricycles, modified vehiclesTransfer and transfer techniques in mobility
Clinical Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation- part 6
Sec 10
Chronic and overuse injuries in sportsEthics of sports medicine and rehabilitationFluid and electrolyte changes in exerciseKnowledge of contact and non-contact sportsManaging medical issues at stadiumsMedical and psychological problems of athletesNon-competitive and competitive sportsNutrition in SportsPerformance below parPhysical fitness training for sports personnelRational and safe use of medications in sportsRehabilitation of the injured athleteSafety management and prevention of sporting trauma, principles of safety equipmentSports for the differently-abledSudden death in sportsThe female athleteThe growing athleteUse and abuse of drugs in sports
Technical
100 Marks
Operator
Recruitment by Kerala PSC for the post of Operator in Kerala Water Authority, with applications invited online through One Time Registration.
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Power trasmissions
Sec 1
AC Motors – related terminologyCircuit Breakers and IsolatorsDifferent gasket cement used to prevent leakage and advantages of each over the otherDifferent types of valves-their description, advantages & useMethod to read and application of pressure and temperature Measuring instrumentsPrinciple of direct reading pressure and temperature measuring instrumentsProcedure to assemble and dismantle pulleys and impellers from shafts following safety precautionsPurpose, type, construction, operation, testing for correct functioning, maintenance and industrial applicationsSpecial pumps & glands used for corrosive fluidsStarters and types of starter switchesTrouble shooting & protection of induction motorTypes of pulleys solid, split, “V” groove, step, cone, taper, guided and jockey or rider pulleys, their functions and uses
AC Machines
Sec 2
AC series motorAlternators-construction, principle, emf equation, losses and efficiencyServomotorSingle phase and FHP motors-single phase induction motorSplit phase motorStepper motorThree phase induction motor-principle, construction, types, slip, torque, losses, efficiency, power stages, speed control, three phase motor startersThree phase synchronous motorTransformer-construction, principle, types, emf equation, transformation ratio, losses and efficiency, all day efficiency-simple problemsUniversal motor
Fundamentals of AC Systems
Sec 3
AC through resistance, inductance and capacitanceBasic terms – amplitude, frequency, cycle, time period, average value, instantaneous value, rms value, form factor, peak factor – equations and related simple problemsEquation of voltageGeneration of ac voltageStar and delta connections in 3 phase ac systems – line and phase relationship in star and delta systems
Digital Electronics
Sec 4
ADCCountersDACDe-morgan's theoremsFlip-flopsFull adderHalf adderLogic gates-AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NORNumber systemsShift registersSoldering Techniques
Fundamentals of Electricity
Sec 5
AmmeterBallast resistorBasic electricityBatteries & cellsCable colour codes and sizesCapacitors and its applicationsCapacitors in series and parallelConductors & insulatorsCurrentElectricity principlesElectrochemical energyElectromagnetic inductionElectrostatic effectsEnergyFuses & circuit breakersGround connectionsHeating effectsKirchhoff's laws - KCL and KVLLead acid batteries & Stay Maintenance Free (SMF) batteriesLength vs. resistanceMagnetic effectsMultimeterOhm meterOhm's lawParallel circuits and Series-parallel circuitsPhoto-voltaic energyPiezo-electric energyPowerPrimary & Secondary windingsRelaysResistanceResistor ratingsResistors in Series circuitsShieldingSolenoidsStator and rotor coilsStripping wire insulationThermistorsThermo couplesThermo-electric energyTransformersVoltageVoltmeterWires
Fluid valves
Sec 6
Application of Gear pump- Internal & External, single acting, double acting & Double ended cylinderBrief description of turbine & stage pumps, positive displacements and their advantagesClassification of rotary pumps- Construction and operation- repairing procedureDirectional control valves-2/2, 3/2, 4/2, 4/3 way valveFlow control valve used Pneumatic SymbolsFunction of air Reciprocating CompressorFunction of Air service unit (FRL-Filter, Regulator & Lubricator)Installation Techniques of rotary pump- procedure, tools and equipment requiredMeaning of priming and its effectNon return valvePipe GaugingPipe JointsPipes and pipe fittingsPressure relief valve
Safety, First Aid, Batteries and Solar Cell
Sec 7
Basic safety requirementsDetermination of total number of cells required for a given power requirementsElectric shock-requirement for avoiding shockFirst aidInstallation, care and maintenance of batteries and solar cells
Power Electronics
Sec 8
Battery chargerDiacFETHalf wave and full wave rectifiers with and without filtersIGBTJFETOperation and maintenance of inverterRegulated DC power supplySCRTriacUJT relaxations oscillatorUPS
I.C Engines
Sec 9
C.I engine and S.I EngineCleaning- fuel tank & check leak in the fuel lineConcept of tightening torque for different sizes of boltsDefects in pump sets- procedure for detection of causes & rectificationDifferent type of starting and stopping method of Diesel EngineDifferentiates between 4-stroke and 2 strokeEngine specificationFilters and oil coolers- their description functions and method to overhaul for efficient functioningLubrication system - types, description and advantages of each over othersMethod of install align and testing of pumps for their serviceabilityOtto cycle and Diesel cyclePrinciple of Compression-ignition engineProcedure to be followed for preventive & scheduled maintenance, planning for spares and other storesPurpose and balancing of rotorSpark Ignition EngineTechnical terms used in engine
Pump and Fastenings
Sec 10
Causes of failures and remedial measuresConstruction and operation of centrifugal pump in series and parallelFasteners- Types of screws, nuts, studs & bolts, locking devices, - lock nuts, cotter, split pins, keys, circlips, lock rings, locks washers and locating where they are usedFastening Methods - Riveting, soldering, BrazingFinding defects and method to recondition centrifugal pumpFluxes used on common jointsFunction of GasketsPriming of pump setsPrinciple of centrifugal pumpProcedure to recondition, install and test of submersible pumpsPump Industry in India - leading manufacturers, development in Pump Industry, trends, new productSelection of materials for gaskets and packing, oil sealsSheet and wire-gaugesSheet metal - the various common metal Sheets used in Metal shopSheet metal joints - Hem & Seam JointsSheet metal operations - Shearing, bending, Drawing, SqueezingSubmersible pump-construction, operation and selection of appropriate typeThe blow lamp-its uses and pipe fittingsWashers & chemical compounds can be used to help secure these fasteners
Electrostatics and Electromagnetism
Sec 11
Coulomb's lawDielectrical StrengthElectric FluxEnergy stored in a CapacitorEnergy stored in an inductorFaraday's law of Electromagnetic InductionFleming's LawsFlux densityFlux DensityLaws of ElectrostaticsLenz's LawLightning PhenomenonMagnetic FluxmmfMutual InductancePermeabilityPermittivityPotentialPotential Difference – equations and simple problemsPotential GradientReluctanceSelf Inductance
Measurements and measuring instruments
Sec 12
CROCT and PTEnergy MeterInductance and CapacitanceInsulation megger and earth meggerMeasurement of resistancePower factor meterSingle phase and Three phase power measurementSynchroscopeTOD meterVarious types of electrical measuring instruments – VoltmeterWattmeter
Wiring Accessories
Sec 13
Current ratingsEarthing-Pipe and Plate earthingElectrical illuminationFuses-cartridge and HRCSafety devices- MCB, ELCB, RCCBSwitches - SPST, SPDT, TPTT, ICDP, ICTP, Toggle switch, Limit switchVarious wiring systemsWires-single strand and multistrand
DC Machines
Sec 14
DC generator construction, working, classification, emf equation, wave and lap windings, characteristics, simple problemsDC motor - construction, working, types, emf equation, torque-simple problems, various starters, speed control, testing, MG set
Medical
100 Marks
Assistant Professor Microbiology (Medical Education)
The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) invites applications for the post of Assistant Professor in Microbiology in Medical Education. Candidates are selected through an online exam, followed by an interview and document verification.
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MODULE 7 APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY & RECENT ADVANCES
Sec 1
Antimicrobial Resistance Detection and Prevention: classification, mechanism of action, detection and reporting drug resistance to antimicrobials (antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antimycobacterial and antiparasitic agents).Automation in Microbiology.Emerging and reemerging diseases.Information technology (computers) in microbiology.Investigation of an infectious disease outbreak in hospital and outbreak/epidemic/pandemic in community.Laboratory safety and management.Molecular techniques in the laboratory diagnosis of infectious diseases.Principles and application of recent technological advances, automation, and application of Artificial Intelligence, nanotechnology, biosensors, bioinformatics, etc. in diagnosis & research in Microbiology.Prophylaxis- Basic Principles and applications of general, immune as well as chemo- prophylaxis of infections in various clinical situations / scenarios.Role of microbes in non-communicable diseases - infectious agents in origin and progression of non-communicable diseases like cancer, diabetes, musculoskeletal disorder and influence of these microbes on mental health.Vaccinology: types of vaccines, principles, methods of preparation of vaccines and administration of vaccines.
MODULE 9 HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS
Sec 2
Antimicrobial stewardship.Biomedical waste and its management.Concept& application of various biosafety and biosecurity issues in laboratory and patient care including physical, biological containment and standard precautionsHealth care associated Infections - types, pathogenesis, diagnosis, prevention, control and surveillance of health care associated infections.Needle stick injuryVarious methods of sterilization and disinfection and apply them in the laboratory and in patient care.
MODULE 3 BACTERIOLOGY
Sec 3
Any newly emerging bacteriaChlamydiaGram negative bacilli of medical importance including Enterobacteriaceae, Vibrios, Aeromonas, Plesiomonas, Haemophilus, Bordetella, Brucella, Gardnerella, Pseudomonas and other non-fermenters, Yersinia,,Pasteurella, Francisella, Bacteroides, Fusobacterium, Leptotrichia and other anaerobic gram negative bacilli etc.Gram negative cocci of medical importance including Neisseria, Moraxella etc.Gram positive bacilli of medical importance including Lactobacillus, Coryneform organisms, Bacillus and aerobic bacilli, Actinomyces, Nocardia, Actinobacillus and other actinomycetales, Erysipelothrix, Listeria, Clostridium and other spore bearing anaerobic bacilli etc.Gram positive cocci of medical importance including Staphylococcus, Micrococcus, Streptococcus,Enterococcus, anaerobic cocci etc.Helicobacter, Campylobacter,Legionella, Calymmatobacterium, Streptobacillus, Spirillum and miscellaneous bacteriaMycobacteriaMycoplasmatales; Mycoplasma, Ureaplasma, Acholeplasma and other Mycoplasmas.Rickettsiae, Coxiella, Bartonellaetc.Spirochaetes
MODULE 4 MYCOLOGY
Sec 4
Any newly emerging fungiDimorphic fungi including Histoplasma, Blastomyces, Coccidioides, Paracoccidioides, Sporothrix, Talaromycesmarneffeietc.Fungi causing Mycetism and mycotoxicosisFungi causing Mycetoma, Chromoblatomycosis, OcculomycosisOtomycosis, PhaeohyphomycosisetcLaboratory contaminant fungiLacazialoboi (Loboaloboi)Mycelial fungi of medical importance including Dermatophytes, Aspergillus, Zygomycetes, Pseudallescheria, Fusarium, Piedra, other dematiaceous hyphomycetes and other hyalohyphomycetesetc.Pneumocystis jiroveciiProtothecaPythium insidiosumRinosporidium seeberiYeasts and yeast like fungi of medical importance including Candida, Cryptococcus, Malassezia, Trichosporon, Geotrichum, Saccharomyces etc.
MODULE 6 –PARASITOLOGY
Sec 5
Any newly emerging parasiteEntomology: common arthropods and other vectors viz. mosquito, sand fly, ticks, mite, cyclops, louse, myasis etc.Helminths of medical importance including those belonging to Cestoda (Diphyllobothrium, Taenia, Echinococcus, Hymenolepis, Dipylidium, Multicepsetc.), Trematoda (Schistosomes, Fasciola, Fasciolopsis, Gastrodiscoides, Paragonimus, Clonorchis, Opisthorchis etc.) and Nematoda (Ascarislumbrecoides, Ancylostomaduodenale, Enterobiusvermicularis, Trichuristrichiura, Filariasisetc.)Neglected tropical parasitic diseasesProtozoan parasites of medical importance including Entamoeba, Free living amoebae, Giardia, Trichomonas, Leishmania, Trypanosoma, Plasmodium, Toxoplasma, Sarcocystis, Cryptosporidium, CyclosporaIsospora, Babesia, Balantidium, etc.
MODULE 5 VIROLOGY
Sec 6
Any newly emerging virusBacteriophagesDNA viruses of medical importance including Pox viruses, Herpes viruses, Adeno viruses, Hepadna virus, Papova and Parvo viruses etcOncogenic virusesRNA viruses of medical importance including Picorna viruses, Toga viruses, Flavi viruses, Orthomyxo viruses, Paramyxo viruses, Reo viruses, Rhabdo viruses, Arena viruses, Bunya viruses, Retro viruses, Filo viruses, Human immunodeficiency virus, Arbo viruses, Corona viruses, Calci viruses etc.Slow viruses including prionsUnclassified virusesViriods
MODULE 1 GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY
Sec 7
Application of molecular biology techniques in the laboratory diagnosis of infectious diseases.Basic principles of bacterial genetics and applications of molecular techniques in medical microbiology.Emerging infectious diseases with strategies for their identification and control.Epidemiology of common infectious diseases, host-parasite relationship and their significance.Historical events and developments in microbiologyMicrobiological surveillance including patient screening methods, organism typing and genome sequencing methodologies.Nomenclature, classification, morphology, growth requirements, pathogenesis and laboratory diagnosis of different bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi.Normal flora microbes, including Microbiome in health and diseaseType, mechanism of action and applications of microbial toxins, other virulence factors & microbial products like BacteriocinsTypes & mechanism of action of Antimicrobial agents, their pharmacokinetics & pharmacodynamics, along with mechanism of drug resistance.Types and applications of Bacteriophages in diagnostic and therapeutic of infectionsVarious methods of isolation, identification and preservation of microbes in laboratory.Various types of microscopes and microscopic techniques used in diagnostic microbiology.
MODULE 10 MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS
Sec 8
BioterrorismDiagnostic test evaluationManagement of experimental animalsMicrobiology of air, water and food in patient care both in community/ hospital setting.National Health programmes for communicable diseasesPandemic managementPrinciples& implementation of animal and human ethics involved in diagnostics and research in MicrobiologyQuality assurance, quality control and accreditation in diagnostic microbiology.Quantification in MicrobiologyStatistical analysis of microbiological data and research methodology.Use of information technology (LIS, WHO NET etc.) in microbiology laboratory effectively.
MODULE 2 IMMUNOLOGY
Sec 9
Complement system and its role in health and disease.Describe the structure and function of the immune system, immunological mechanisms in health and response of the host immune system to infections. (Innate and acquired immunity, Cells involved in immune response, Antigens, Immunoglobulins, Mucosal immunity, Cell mediated immunity, Cytokines, MHC complex, Immune tolerance)Immunological mechanisms of transplantation and tumor immunity.Mechanism/s and significance of immune-potentiation and immune-modulation.Mechanism/s in immunological disorders (hypersensitivity, autoimmune disorders and immunodeficiency states) and the laboratory methods used in their diagnosis including measurement of immunological parametersRole of animals in immunology.Types & principles of antigen and antibody reactions and immunological techniques used in diagnostic microbiology as well as in research.Types, techniques and advances in the development and applications of vaccines including UIP and immunotherapy and reverse vaccinology.
MODULE 8 CLINICAL / SYSTEMIC MICROBIOLOGY
Sec 10
Discuss in depth about the etiological agents, source, transmission, host-parasite interaction, clinical manifestations, laboratory diagnosis, treatment, prevention, epidemiology, national, international guidelines in the situations/ scenario given below:Elicit relevant history, interpret laboratory results with clinic-microbiological correlation and develop diagnostic and treatment algorithms.Infections in special situations/ scenario -Tropical, Travel related, Emerging/ Remerging Infectious diseases seen commonly, agents of bioterrorism etc.Infections of various organs and systems of the human bodyMicrobiological basis of infective syndromes as per the source/risk e.g. Blood borne, sexually transmitted infections congenital, vector borne, food, air & water borne, zoonotic, laboratory acquired, occupational infections etc.Microbiological basis of infective syndromes of various organs and systems of human body viz. CVS and blood, Respiratory Tract Infections, Urinary Tract Infections, Central Nervous System infections, Reproductive Tract Infections, Gastrointestinal Tract infections, Hepatobiliary System, Skin and Soft tissue infections, Musculoskeletal system, infections of Eye, Ear and Nose etc)Opportunistic Infections in special and high risk host eg Pregnancy, neonates, geriatrics, diabetics, immunocompromised host for any reason, patients with Implants/Devices, dialysis etc,
Medical
100 Marks
Medical Officer (Ayurveda)
This examination is for the direct recruitment of Medical Officers (Ayurveda) in the Indian Systems of Medicine department under the Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC).
120m
10s
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MODULE 2 Agadathanthra and dravyagunavijnan
Sec 1
Agadatantra: Identification savishadamsha- first aid for sarpadamsha-concept of dushivisha, gara and their management-vishasankad-pathyaapathya in visha-stavaravisha- pratyoushadhas for stavaravisha-indications and composition of vilvadi gutika-dushivisharigutika, dashangaagada- neelidaladikashaya, nileetulasyadikashaya- sigrupunarna vadi, eladi, lodhradi yoga. Forensic medicine, medical juris prudence, Introduction to Indian penal code, Indian evidence act and, criminal procedure code, laws in relation to medical practitioners, maintainance of medical record.Dravyagunavijnan: Introduction, Definition & scope of Pharmacology and Principles of general Pharmacology. Brief Knowledge about pharmacology of the following - Anesthetics, CNS depressants, Sedatives, Hypnotics, Tranquilizers, Antipyretics, Analgesics, Antiepileptics, Antihypertensive, Antianginal, Antiplatelet, Hypolipidemic, Haemopoietic, Coagulants, Bronchodilators, Aerosols/ Inhalants, Expectorants, Digestants, Carminatives, Antacids, Antiulcer, Laxatives, Antidiarrhoeals, Antiemetic, Hepatoprotective, Diuretic, Antidiuretic, Lithotriptic, Antiinflammatory, Hormonal therapy, Antiobesity, Antidiabetic, Antithyroid, Galactagogues, Contraceptives, Antihistamines, Antimicrobial, Antibiotics, Antimalarial, Amoebicidal, Antifilarial, Anthelmentic, Antifungal, Vitamins, Minerals, Water imbalance and IV fluids, Vaccines, antivenom, antirabbies serum, Local anti septics, drugs in ophthalmic practice, Anti cancer drugs and immunomodulators.
MODULE 3 Rasasastra and Bhaishajyakalpana
Sec 2
Arishtas: takrarishta, abhayarishtam, ayaskriti, lohasavam, draksharishta, asokarishtam, dasamoolarishtam, kumaryasavam, chandanasavamBrief introduction of Drug and Cosmetics Act 1940 and Rules 1945.Churnas: taleesapatradi, kalyanakshara, ashtachurna, hinguvachadi, vaisvanara, navayasa, narayana, shaddharana, avalgujabeejadi, avipathi, dadimashtakamGhritas:pippalyadi, vrishaghrita, shadpala, rasnadi, dhanvatnara, sukumara, tiktaka, mahatiktaka, vajraka, guggulutiktaka, indukantha, dadimadi, misrakasneha, brahmighrita, Kalyanaka, panchagavya.Guidelines and Methods of collection, storage, preservation of Aushadhi dravya. Concept of Saviryatavadhi (shelf life) and stability in ancient and contemporary science. Bheshajaprayogavidhi: Aushadha Matra, Anupana and sahapan and Aushadh sevan kaala.Gutikas:manduravatakam, arogyavardhini, suryaprabha, chandraprabha, laxmivilasa, swasakudara rasam, vettumaran, yogaraja guggulu, kaisoragu guggulu, kanchanara guggulu.Lehyas: agastyarasyana, amritaprasa, kushmandarasayana, drakshadi, dasamulahareethaki, manibhadragula, kalyanaka gula.Panchavidha kashaya kalpana and Other kalpana: Kashaya Yoni, Swarasa, Kalka, Kwatha, Hima and Phanta, Pramathya, Aushadha siddha paniya, Tandulodaka, Laksha rasa, Mantha, Panaka, Arka, Churna, Rasakriya, Ghana, Phanita, Avaleha, Gudapaka, Syrups, Ksheerapaka, Satva, Guggulu kalpana, Vati, Varti, Preparation of Tablets, pills, capsule and Suppositories. Masi kalpana, Lavana kalpana, Kshara kalpana and Kshara sutra.Classification of dhumapana. Method of preparation of dhumvarti and it's therapeutic uses.Classification of Nasya.Dhupan: Vranadhupan, arshodhupan.Mukhaprayogarth kalpana - Gandoosha - Kavala - Pratisaran, Tooth paste, Tooth powders and Mouth wash.Netropacharartha kalpana (Opthalmic preparations) - Seka, Drava, Pindi, Anjana Ashchyotana Tarpana Putapaka and Vidalaka. Methods of preparation of eye drops, eye ointments.Vasti kalpana- Classification, Method of preparation of Niruha and Anuvasana vasti, Therapeutic properties and uses of vasti.Principles and precautions for preparation of formulations for following:Symptoms of improper use of rasaushadhis, its management, pathya and apathya during the use of rasa drugs, quality control, standardization and GMP of rasaushadhis.Tailas: sahacharadi, balatailam, ksheerabala, pindataila, madhuyashtyadi, pippalyadi.Yogaparichaya: Indications and composition of the following compound drugs kashayas:shadanga, drakshadi, trayantyadi, sahacharadi. amritotharam, bharngyadi, chiruvilvadi, elakanadi. dasamulakatutrayam, ashtavargam, prasaranyadi, dhanadanayanadi, rasnerandadi,. gandharvahastadi, rasonadi, saptasaram, nisakatakadi, brihatyadi, punarnavadi, manjishatadi, nayaopayam, vasaguluchyadi, rasnasaptakam, rasnapanchakam, various ganas mentioned in Ashtangahridaya sutrastana 15th Chapter.
MODULE 1 Basic principles of Ayurveda and Swasthavritha
Sec 3
Basic Principles of Ayurveda: Guna&karma of doshas-five types of doshas-lakshanas of vridhi and kshaya of doshas, dhauts and malas, concept of ama, symptoms samadoshas, treatment principles of samadoshas, doshopakramaneeya (treatment principles of vata, pitha and kapha), dvividhopakramneeyadefinition and symptoms of karshya and staulya, treatment principles and relevant yogas, Principles of dravyagunavijnana, concept of rasa- guna-virya-vipaka-prabhava- their utility in chikitsa- Theory of Panchabhutas- its clinical applicationSwasthavritha: Definition of swastha, Arogya lakshana, WHO definition of health, dinacharya, ritucharya, thrayopasthambam, yoga, Nisargopacharam, Samajikaswasthavritha
MODULE 5 KAYACHIKITSA
Sec 4
Detailed study of all the diseases (both kaya and manoroga) and treatment based on kayachikitsa syllabus.
MODULE 10 Prasoothithantra, Kaumarabhrutya
Sec 5
Endometriosis, fibroid uterus, pelvic inflammatory diseases, infertility-causes, types, investigation, managementKaumarabhruthya-milestones of develpement during infancy and childhood, normal requirements of nutrients, knowledge of national health programmes related to child health care, general paediatric drug dose.Menopause-syndrome, management-formulation,phalasarpi, pushyanuga choornaMenstrual disorders-Arthava kshaya, vridhi, abnormal utrine bleeding.Soothika paricharya, soothika jwara, sthanyadushti, sthanyakshaya, sthanyavridhi-their causes, clinical features and treatment, Emergency care in obstetrics.Yoni vyapat-Nidana, lakshana, upadrava, chikitsa.
MODULE 7 Panchakarma
Sec 6
Importance of panchakarma-arhanarha, administration, samyakyoga, heenayoga, atiyoga of snehana, svedana, vamana, virechana, nasya, niruha, anuvasana and utharavasti- types of each of these modalitiesvyapath and their management-therapeutic use of gandusha, dhuma, kabala, aschyodana, anjana and putapka-different modalities of murdhataila and their indications, procedure and samyakyoga- various yogas used in panchakarma.
MODULE 6 Rasayana and Vajeekarana
Sec 7
Importance of rasayana-types- purvakarmas-compound drugs in rasayana (as per Ashtangahridya) and their indications-use of tipahala, chitraka, bhallathaka, tuvaraka, pippali, somaraji, lashuna, silajathu, haritaki, asvagandha, tila and punarnava as rasayana-medhyarasayanas, achararasayan, indications of brahmarasayana, chyavanaprasam, abhayamalakarasayana, narasimharasyana-definition and benefits of vajeekarana- definition of vrishyadravyas- single drugs and diet in vajeekarana-vajeekarana recipes- interpretation of semen analysis-male infertility.
MODULE 8 SALYATANTRA
Sec 8
Marmas and their classification- indications, modalities, procedure, samyakyoga, vyapath(with management) of raktamoksha-nidanapanchaka and treatment of vriddhi, vidradhi, arshas, asmari, sadyovrana and dushtavrana, principles of wound healing-burns, boil, abscess, carbuncle, cellulitis, erysipelas and their management- indications and composition of guggulupanchapala, murivenna, nagaradilepa.
MODULE 9 SALAKYATANTRA
Sec 9
Nidana lakshanasamucchaya samprapi chikitsatatva and treatment of different nethrarogas, karnarogas, nasarogas, mukharogas and sirorogas- common compound and single drugs used in salakyatantra.
MODULE 4 Nidana
Sec 10
Nidana-purvarupa-lakshanasamucchaya-samprapti and vyadhayavasta of jvara, raktapitha, kasa, svasa, rajayakshma, cchardi, hridroga, trishna, atisara, grahani, mutraghata, prameha, gulma, udara, panduroga, sopha, visarpa, kushta, svitra, krimi, vatavyadhi, vatasonitha, unmada and apasmara -Diagnosis and Ayurvedic treatment of current epidemic fevers- Normal values and interpretation of blood routine examination-blood examination for liver function-renal function-thyroid function -ECG, X-ray, USG, CT scan, MRI.
Medical
100 Marks
Assistant Professor in Medical Gastroenterology
The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) invites applications for the post of Assistant Professor in Medical Gastroenterology in Medical Education.
75m
10s
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Pancreas
Sec 1
Acute and Chronic pancreatitisEndoscopic treatment of pancreatic diseasesHereditary, Familial, Genetic disorders of pancreas and Pancreatic disorders of childhoodPancreatic Neoplasms and Cancer
Liver
Sec 2
Alcoholic liver diseasesCirrhosisDrug induced liver diseasesEndoscopic and Radiologic treatment of biliary diseaseGB polyps, adenomyomatosis, Acalculous biliary pain and cholecystitisHepatic encephalopathyHepatopulmonary Syndrome and systemic complications of liver diseaseHepatorenal syndromeInfections including Liver abscessesInherited Metabolic diseases – Wilsons, HemochromatosisLiver function testsLiver physiologyLiver Transplantation - Indications, Evaluation and listing, surgical aspects and immunosuppression, Long term managementNon alcoholic fatty liver diseasesPortal hypertension and complications including variceal bleeding, ascites and Spontaneous Bacterial peritonitisPrimary biliary Cirrhosis, Autoimmune HepatitisVascular diseases of liver including EHPVO, Budd Chiari, PVT, SOS,HHT.Viral Hepatitis – including A, B, C,D,E and non hepatotropic viruses
Esophagus
Sec 3
Anatomy, histology and Developmental anomaliesBarretts esophagusEsophageal disorders caused by medications, trauma and infectionsGERDNeuromuscular function and Motility disordersTumours of esophagus
Recent advances in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Sec 4
Artifical IntelligenceGeneticsLatest Gastroenterology and Hepatology guidelinesNewer imaging modalitiesRecent advances in Endoscopy
Biliary tract
Sec 5
Biliary tract motor function and dysfunctionEnterohepatic secretionGallstone disease and managementPrimary Sclerosing Cholangitis and Recurrent Pyogenic CholangitisTumours of Biliary tract
Basic sciences
Sec 6
Biology of the GI tract – including cellular growth and neoplasiaEnteric microbiotaGI hormones and neurotransmittersMucosal immunity and inflammation
Small and large intestines
Sec 7
Celiac diseaseColonic motor and sensory function and dysfunctionColonic polyps, Tumours and CancersDigestion and absorption of Macro and micronutrientsFood poisoningIBD- Pathophysiology and managementIleostomy, Colostomy and PouchesInfectious enteritis and proctocolitis, antibiotic induced diarrhoea, Intestinal worms and protozoaIntestinal electrolyte absorption and secretionIntestinal Obstruction, Pseudoobstruction and IleusIrritable Bowel SyndromeMaldigestion and MalabsorptionShort Bowel syndromeSmall Bowel Bacterial OvergrowthTropical diarrhoea and malabsorptionWhipple disease
Common GI diseases and Biopsychosocial issues
Sec 8
Diarrhoea and constipationDiseases involving multiple organs -oral and cutaneous manifestations of GI diseasesDisorders of the gut brain axisDiverticuliDyspepsiaEosinophilic disorders of GI tractFactitious GI diseasesForeign Bodies and BezoarsGI and hepatic manifestations of systemic diseasesGI bleedGI consequences of HIV infectionGI lymphomasGISTJaundice and fecal incontinenceMalingering and Somatic symptom disordersNausea and vomitingNETPregnancy related GI and Hepatic diseasesPreparation and Complications of GI EndoscopySymptoms and signs of common GI issues including approach to Abdominal pain
Nutrition in Gastroenterology
Sec 9
Eating disorders and Food allergiesManagement of nutritionObesity and its management (including Surgical and endoscopic treatment)Principles of nutritional assessment
Stomach and Duodenum
Sec 10
Gastric tumors and adenocarcinomaGastritis, Peptic ulcer diseaseH Pylori infection- Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Management
Technical
100 Marks
Field Assistant
The Kerala Public Service Commission recruits Field Assistants for Oil Palm India Ltd. Candidates with a degree in Agriculture, Forestry, or Botany are eligible to apply, and the selection process includes an OMR exam and an endurance test.
75m
10s
#kerala-psc#agriculture#forestry#botany#biotechnology
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Module 9
Sec 1
Accessory systems.Advance growth, coppice, root sucker.Artificial regeneration.Choice of silvicultural system. Dauerwald concept.Choice of species.Conversion and its implications.Coppice system -Simple coppice system, Coppice of the two rotation system, Shelterwood coppice system, Coppice with standard system, Coppice-with-reserve system, Coppice selection system, Pollard system.Culm selection system in Bamboo, Silvicultural systems followed in other countries.Detailed study of the silvicultural systems: Clear felling systems including clear strip, alternate strip and progressive strip systems.Dynamics of stand growth- stand density management in plantations- spacing-planting density regulation- Thinning regimes- improvement fellings- CCF-MCA- Site quality evaluation- stand basal area site index concept in plantation forestry- plantation productivity assessment- growing stock assessment Clonal plantations.Factors governing the choice of regeneration techniques.LULUCF and REDD concepts, AR-CDM concepts.Nutrition in plantations- nutrient deficiencies, symptoms of deficiency- use of fertilizers- Major pest and disease in plantations.Plantation silviculture - Choice of species- Plantation establishment- Plantation maintenance-.Preparation of planting material - field planting-site preparation- planting density spacing -marking- boundary demarcation, fencing, alignment and staking-kinds of pit making-patterns of planting, Plant protection and sanitation measures, - forest nutrition- fertilization in trees.Regeneration of forests – objectives, ecology of regeneration- Natural and Artificial regeneration.Regeneration survey.Seed tree method.Selection system and its modifications.Shelterwood system -Uniform system, Group system, Shelterwood strip system, Wedge system, Strip and group system, Irregular shelterwood system, Indian irregular shelterwood system.Silvicultural system -definition, scope and classification. Even aged and uneven aged forests and their crown classes.
Module 10
Sec 2
Adverse effects of trees on soils - competition, allelopathy - causes and mechanisms.Agroforestry definition and scope.Agroforestry systems in different agro climatic zones, components, production and management techniques.Alley cropping, High-density short rotation plantation systems, silvicultural woodlots/energy plantations.Biophysical and ecological functions of agroforestry: Nutrient cycling and role of agroforestry in soil and water conservation.Canopy management.Carbon sequestration-Climate change mitigation and phytoremediation.Choice of species for agroforestry.Classification of agroforestry system - structural, functional, socioeconomic, and ecological basis.Diagnosis and design methods and approaches.Different types of Pastoral siviculture and silvopastoral systems Silvoagriculture systems- Agrosilviulture, Pastoral silviculture, Silvopastoral and Agrosilvopastoral systems and their mangement; agrihortisilviculture, silvihorticulture, hortipastoral, aquaforestry, shelterbelts and windbreaks; live fences; fodder trees and protein banks.Evaluation of tangible and intangible benefits.Financial and socio-economic analysis of Agroforestry systems.History of agroforestry.Industrial agroforestry concept and importance.Land capability classification and land use.People's participation, rural entrepreneurship through Agroforestry and industrial linkages.Plantation agriculture and plantation forestry.Provisional and regulatory services of agroforestry- Food and nutritional security- Tree crop interactions in Agroforestry- Positive and Negative interactions.Soil fertility considerations in Agroforestry – nutrient needs of trees and crops, activities of soil fauna and microorganisms affecting plant growth.Traditional agroforestry systems: shifting cultivation, taungya, homegardens.
AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
Sec 3
Agricultural economics- Basic concepts: Goods and services, desire, want, demand, utility, cost and price, wealth, tax, capital, income and welfare.Agricultural Marketing: Concepts and definitions of market, marketing, agricultural marketing, market structure, marketing mix and market segmentation, classification and characteristics of agricultural markets- demand, supply and producer's surplus of agri-commodities: nature and determinants of demand and supply of farm products, producer's surplus.Theories- Utility theory; law of diminishing marginal utility, equi-marginal utility principle.
AGRONOMY
Sec 4
Agriculture -scope- Importance of agriculture and agricultural resources available in India; Farming system components - Cropping system and pattern, multiple cropping system-Sustainable agriculture-problems and its impact on agriculture, indicators of sustainability, adaptation and mitigation, conservation agriculture strategies, HEIA, LEIA and LEISA, ecological principles of LEISA.Agro ecology of Kerala – agro ecological zones and agro ecological units, monsoon in Kerala, cropping seasons of Kerala.Agronomy - scope, seeds and sowing, tillage and tilth, crop density and geometry.Biological nitrogen fixation – biofertilizers.Classification of crops - agronomic, botanical, ontogenic.Crop nutrition- essential nutrients - criteria of essentiality, classification, functions and deficiencies manures and fertilizers - nutrient use efficiency – fertilizer calculations.Drought - classification, drought adaptation mechanisms in crops, drought management in major crops of Kerala.Economic importance - soil and climatic requirements - area and production – varieties – seed rate spacing – methods of sowing/planting -manurial schedule- cultural practices and yield of major field crops of Kerala, viz, rice, tuber crops (cassava, sweet potato, yams and aroids), sugarcane, pulses, groundnut, sesamum and fodder crops, viz., guinea and hybrid napier.Growth and development of crops, factors affecting growth and development, crop rotation and its principles, adaptation and distribution of crops.Herbicide calculations, calibration of sprayers and spraying specifications for herbicides.Homestead farming system.Integrated weed management in rice, banana, coconut.Irrigation efficiency- Water productivity and water use efficiency- Agricultural drainage-causes of water logging and types of drainage.Irrigation- Water management of principal crops of Kerala.- Water resources and irrigation development in India and Kerala.Main empirical methods of calculation of ETo- Effective rainfall, Water requirement of crops- Scheduling irrigation- Methods of irrigation-.Surface, subsurface, overhead and micro irrigations.Quality of irrigation water.Rainfed agriculture – dry farming, dryland farming, rainfed farming.Soil moisture constants-Evapo-transpiration, potential evapo-transpiration and consumptive use, Reference crop evapo-transpiration (ETo)- Crop co-efficient (Kc)- Kc values for different crops.Specialty fertilizers – 100 per cent water soluble, fortified, customised, slow release fertilizers, nitrification inhibitors.Watershed - types – characteristics and management.Weeds – importance, classification, invasive weeds of Kerala, crop weed competition, allelopathy, concepts of weed management - principles and methods, herbicides – classification, selectivity and resistance, allelopathy.
Biochemistry and Plant Physiology
Sec 5
Amino acid metabolism: Biosynthesis and degradation of amino acids - glutamic acid, phenyl alanine, methionine, tryptophan, isoleucine, histidine, valine. Fate of amino acids in the body. Transamination, Decarboxylation and deamination reactions in the biological system.Biological roles of lipids - as food reserves (storage lipids), structural lipids in membrane, as signals, as co-factors, as pigments, as insulators, as vitamin carriers.Biological roles of proteins.Carbohydrate metabolism. Glycolysis - Fate of pyruvic acid Citric acid cycle; Pyruvate dehydrogenase complex and ketoglutarate dehydrogenase complex Electron transport system and oxidative phosphorylation; Redox potential, Chemiosmotic hypothesis; inhibitors of electron transport chain Gluconeogenesis, Glycogenesis, Glycogenolysis; regulation of glycogen synthesis and breakdown.Carbohydrates: Classification of carbohydrates with examples -Structure of monosaccharides- glucose, fructose, galactose, mannose and ribose.Classification, Structure and functions of Vitamins. Vitamins as co-enzymes.Enzyme inhibition - Competitive, non-competitive and uncompetitive inhibition, suicide inhibition and feedback inhibition.Enzyme kinetics - Michaelis-Menten equation - derivation; significance of Km and Vmax Values. Lineweaver- Burk equation and double reciprocal plotof enzyme reaction.Enzymes: Classification- (I.U.B. system).Factors influencing enzyme action.Fatty acids - definition; essential fatty acids. Classification with examples- Saturated, unsaturated, hydroxyl and cyclic fatty acids Nomenclature of fatty acids - Genevan system.Heteropolysaccharide - Structure and biological roles of hyaluronic acid, chondroitin, chondroitin sulphate, keratan sulphate, heparin and agar-agar.Hompolysaccharides - Structure and biological roles of cellulose, starch, glycogen, inulin and chitin.Isomerism - Structural isomerism (functional group isomerism) and stereo isomerism (optical isomerism)- mention epimer, anomer and enantiomer with examples, Mutarotation Biological roles of monosaccharides.Lipid metabolism: Oxidation of fatty acids Biosynthesis of fatty acids. Biosynthesis of cholesterol.Lipids: Classification of lipids -Simple lipids (fats, oils and waxes), compound lipids (phospholipids, glycolipids, lipoproteins and sulpholipids) and derived lipids.Mechanism of enzyme action: Formation of enzyme substrate complex- Michaelis-Menten theory, Fischer's template theory and Koshland's induced fit theory.Nucleic acid metabolism. Biosynthesis and degradation of purines and pyramidines.Nucleic acids: Structural organization of DNA (Watson -Crick model) Structural organization of t-RNA;. Biological roles of nucleotides and nucleic acids.Pentose phosphate pathway (HMP pathway) and its significance Uronic acid pathway.Peptide bond and peptides (di, tri, tetra, oligo and polypeptide).Plant Physiology: Nitrogen metabolism in plants, Photosynthesis - C3, C4 and CAM cycle in detail photorespiration Respiration - oxidative photophosphorylation, Growth and development- role of phytohormones, photoperiodism, vernalization, florigens, Stress physiology - water, salt, hot and cold stress - heat shock proteins, adaptations Seed germination - physiological and biochemical Changes.Prostaglandins - Chemical nature and functions.Proteins: Amino acids, Classification: (a) on the basis of number of amino and carboxyl group (b) on the basis of the chemical composition of side chain (c) based on the polarity of side chain (R) Amphoteric properties of amino acids p k value and Isoelectric point (pI) of amino acids.Structure and biological roles of maltose, sucrose, lactose, trehalose and cellobiose.Structure of protein. Primary structure, Secondary structure (a-helix -parallel & antiparallel and B-pleated sheet), random coil conformation, Tertiary structure, Quaternary structure. Brief note on protein domains, motifs, folds and Ramachandran plot.
Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation
Sec 6
Applied Ecology: Environmental Pollution-types, causes and consequences.Biodiversity Conservation: Biogeography and Conservation. Principles and major approaches to conservation and environmental management.Bioremediation- need and scope of bioremediation in cleaning up of environment. Phytoremediation, bio-augmentation, biofilms, bio filters, bio scrubbers and trickling filters.Concept of bioreactors in waste management.Concept of waste, types and sources of solid wastes including e-waste; Environmental biotechnology and solid waste management- aerobic and anaerobic systems.Country specific laws - mention major environmental/ conservation laws and rules in India-Wildlife Protection Act 1972 amended 1991, Forest Conservation Act, 1980, Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981, Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution).Deforestation: surface albedo- snow and ice- volcanic activity-dust particles- Greenhouse gas concentrations -Atmosphere- ocean heat exchange-Atmospheric carbon dioxide Variations- human influences: Global climate changes - causes and consequences.Ecology: Ecosystem monitoring: GIS, Physics of remote sensing, role of remote sensing in ecology, GPS and its application; EIA- tools and techniques, Ecosystem Modelling.Energy audit, Green technology and sustainable development, ecological foot print, carbon foot print, carbon credit, eco-taxes.Liquid wastes and sewage.National and Local NGOs.Physical evidence for climatic change - Historical and archaeological evidence -Glaciers - Vegetation Ice cores - Dendron climatology- Pollen Analysis -Sea level change.Role of Intergovernmental and Non-governmental organizations in conservation - IUCN, WCMC, WRI, WWF, CI and Green Peace.Role of UN-conventions, protocols; Climate change and the emerging discussions mitigation and adaptation; Role of UNFCC and IPCC.Toxicology- Principles, toxicants- types, dose and effects, toxicity of heavy metals.
Biotechnology, Bio-informatics and Computational Biology
Sec 7
Basics of Patents Types of patents; Indian Patent Act 1970; Recent Amendments, Protection of New GMOs.Bioethics: Principles of bioethics: autonomy, human rights, beneficence, privacy, justice, equity etc.Biosafety concepts and issues. General guidelines for recombinant DNA research activity. Biosafety protocol 2000.Biotechnology: Tools and Techniques in Recombinant DNA Technology: Vectors: cloning and expression vectors - Plasmids, Ti and Ri plasmids, cosmids, phasmids, phagemids, bacteriophage, SV40, vectors with combination features; PUC19 and Bluescript vectors, shuttle vectors, viral vectors, BAC and YAC vectors.Chromosome walking, chromosome jumping, DNA foot printing.Cloning Methodologies - Gene isolation Shot gun method, Genome libraries, cDNA libraries, Chemical synthesis.DNA sequencing methods- Maxim and Gilberts chemical degradation method, Sanger and Cousin method, Automated DNA sequencers.Environmental Biotechnology: Intellectual Property Rights, Biosafety and Bioethics: Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights.Ethics in post genomic era-genetic testing and genetic screening.IPs of relevance to Biotechnology and few Case Studies (Rice, Neem, Curcumin).Methods of rDNA transfer to host cells- CaCl2 treatment, Virus delivery.Molecular Markers and Probes-SNP, VNTR, RAPD, RFLP, SSR, STMS, FISH and GISH.Plant Biotechnology: Plant tissue culture techniques - direct and indirect regeneration, Somatic cell genetics and somatic clonal variations, Somatic embryogenesis - artificial seeds, protoplast culture, somatic hybridization, impacts in plant breeding, Haploid production- anther and ovule culture - applications.Polymerase chain Reaction- different types and applications.Restriction enzymes and DNA modifying enzymes.Selection and screening of the transformed cells, Blue-white screening, Colony hybridization methods, Reporter genes, Fusion proteins.Site directed mutagenesis, molecular chimeras.Southern, Northern, Western, Dot Blot, DNA finger printing.Splicing and integration ofisolated gene- cohesive end ligation, homopolymer tailing, extending linkers.
Module 8
Sec 8
Bioclimatic and micro climate effects.Biotic factors - influence of plants, insects, wild animals, man and domestic animals on vegetation..Classification of climatic factors.Classification of forest and forestry, branches of forestry and their relationships.Definition of forest and forestry.Definition, objectives and scope of Silviculture.Edaphic factors - influence of biological agencies, parent rock, topography on the soil formation.Forest reproduction.Forest types of India and their distribution.Growth and development.History of forestry development in India.Influence of forests on environment.Physiographic factors - influence of altitude, latitude, aspect and slope on vegetation.Plant- forest succession, competition and tolerance.Role played by light, temperature, rainfall, snow, wind, humidity and evapo-transpiration in relation to forest vegetation.Site factors.Soil profile – physical and chemical properties.Status of forests in India and their role.Tending and cultural operations.Thinning-kinds of thinning - improvement felling- salvage cuttings- pruning- pollarding, lopping.Trees and their distinguishing features.
Cell Biology and Molecular Biology
Sec 9
Cancer: Basic properties of a cancer cell, Types of cancer, Causes of cancer, Genetics of cancer, Tumour suppressor gene, Oncogene.Cell Biology: Cellular Membranes: Membrane structure and chemistry, dynamic nature of the plasma membrane, membrane functions, Diffusion and osmosis, Facilitated diffusion, Active transport, Bulk transport.Cell junctions: Cell adhesion and Extracellular matrix Basal membrane and laminin, Collagen, Proteoglycan, Fibronectin.Cell Signalling: Basic principles of cell communication.Cellular Reproduction: Cell cycle: Mitosis, meiosis and Structure of chromosomes, Control of cell cycle, Checkpoints in cell cycle.Chromosomal changes- euploidy, aneuploidy, chromosomal aberrations- Structural alterations-gene mutations- molecularchanges- deletion, duplication, translocation, inversion and sister chromatid exchange.Complex multigene family - organisation of histone genes in sea urchin and tRNA genes in Drosophila Developmentally controlled complex multigene family e.g., globin gene Globin genes and its products, Organisation of globin genes and its expression in Man, Evolution of globin genes Concept of an evolutionary clock, Pseudogenes.Concept of gene-Allele, multiple alleles, pseudoallele, complementation tests.Control of cell division and cell growth. Apoptosis- extrinsic and intrinsic pathways, significance.Control of gene expression at transcription and translation level:: Regulation of gene expression in Phages – alternate patterns of gene expression for control of lytic and lysogenic cycle in a phage Regulation of gene expression in bacteria - basic features of tryptophan, lac, arabinose and galactose operons.Enzymes/proteins of replication- Primase, Replisomes, Helicase, DNA polymerases, Single strand binding proteins, Topoisomerases and Ligase; Fidelity of replication of the ends of eukaryotic chromosome – role of telomerase, Models of DNA replication – Rolling circle model and looped rolling circle model, D-loop model, 0-model, Inhibitors of DNA replication - Methotrexate and Flu rodeoxyuridylate Safe guard systems of DNA.Eukaryotic genome: Special features of eukaryotic genome Features, components and re-association kinetics of Unique, Moderately repetitive and High repetitive DNA Junk DNA, Satellite DNA and Selfish DNA, Cot value and complexity of genome, Organisation of human genome.Extracellular messengers (signalling molecules), role of Calcium and Nitric oxide (NO) as intracellular and intercellular messengers.Extrachromosomal inheritance- inheritance of mitochondrial and chloroplast genes, maternal inheritance.Gene families: Definition and concept, Classification with example, Simple multigene family - organisation of rRNA gene in Xenopus.Genes-within-genes (overlapping genes) Bacteriophage Ö X174., Evolution of interrupted genes.Genetic code: Characteristics of genetic code, Start codons and stop codons, Degeneracy of the code: Wobble hypothesis and isoacceptor tRNAs, Special features of the genetic code in mitochondria, mitochondrial tRNA, Variations in the genetic code in Mycoplasma and Tetrahyme Point mutations that alter genetic code (missense, nonsense & frameshift).Interaction of cells with extracellular matrix: Integrins. Focal adhesion and hemidesmosomes.Interaction of cells with other cells: Selectins, Immunoglobulins, Cadherins, Adherens. Junctions and desmosomes. Tight junctions, Gap junctions and Plasmodesmata.Interrupted genes and gene families.Interrupted genes: Definition and explanation: Organisation and special features of interrupted genes Interrupted genes in eukaryotes, exons and introns-R loops, significance of introns.Mapping genes by interrupted mating (in bacteria) Organelle genome: Chloroplast genome. Mitochondrial genome, Special features of yeast and human mitochondrial genome.Microbial genetics: Prokaryotic genome- Escherichia coli genome – basic feature Methods of genetic transfers in bacteria— transformation (in Streptococcus pneumonia), conjugation and sexduction, transduction.Modification: enzymes and significance.Molecular Biology: DNA replication: Semi-discontinuous synthesis-Okazaki fragments Replication origin and replication fork Unit of replication, extra chromosomal replicon of bacterial Ti plasmid.Molecular mechanisms involved in recombination of DNA : Genetic recombination - Site specific recombination Non-homologous recombination Homologous recombination: Molecular mechanism involved in homologous recombination of DNA in eukaryotes- Holliday model: Holliday intermediate, heteroduplex DNA, gene conversion Role of Rec A protein in genetic recombination.New strategies for combating cancer: Immunotherapy, Gene therapy, Inhibiting cancer promoting proteins, Inhibiting formation of new blood vessels.Nucleus and nuclear membrane membrane potentials, ion channels.Organization of chromosomes and genes.: Structure of chromatin and chromosomes, heterochromatin, euchromatin -unique and repetitive DNA.Receptors: G- Protein coupled receptors, Receptor tyrosine kinases (RTK), Ion channel receptors, Cytokine receptors (Tyrosine kinase linked receptors).Regulation of gene expression in eukaryotes - Role of chromatin in regulating gene expression Activation and repression of transcription Regulation of translation by gene arrangement Regulation of translation by alternate pathways of transcript splicing Antisense RNA strategies for regulating gene expression si RNA and mi RNA in regulation.Regulation of signalling pathways.Repair: Major kinds of damage to DNA and causes Repair mechanisms: Direct reversal, Mismatch repair, Excision repair, Recombination repair, SOS response.Restriction enzymes: significance, role and features of Type I, II & III restriction enzymes.Ribosome: The site of protein synthesis: Structure, Composition; Reconstitution experiments. Active centers Biogenesis of ribosome in eukaryotes.Second messengers: Cyclic-AMP, Cyclic-GMP, Inositol 1, 4, 5-trisphosphate (IP3), Di-acyl glycerol (DAG).Signalling pathways: G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) and cyclic AMP pathway – role of protein kinase A (PKA), GPCR pathway in rod cells, Receptor protein tyrosine kinase and Ras-MAP kinase pathway, JAK-STAT pathway, Calcium phosphatidyl- inositol pathway, Phospho Inositide 3-kinase (PI3 kinase), Transforming growth factor (TGF) signalling pathway.Structural organization and function of intracellular organelles: Endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi complex, Ribosome, Mitochondria. Lysosome, Chloroplasts, Peroxisomes and Glyoxysomes.Transcription in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, Promoter (mention Pribnow, TATA, CAAT and GC box), enhancer and silence sites, Transcription factors; Transcription activators and repressors, Characteristic features of RNA polymerases of phages, prokaryotes and eukaryotes and their functions, post transcriptional modification of RNA, Capping, Polyadenylation, Splicing, RNA editing.Transcription of mRNA in prokaryotes and eukaryotes: Structural organisation and life span of mRNA; monocistronic and polycistronic mRNA.Translation in prokaryotes and eukaryotes: Aminoacylation of tRNA & initiation, elongation and termination of protein synthesis Aminoacyl tRNA synthetases & initiation, elongation and termination factors Translational proof-reading Differences in protein synthesis between prokaryotes and eukaryotes Translational inhibitors in prokaryotes and eukaryotes - role of tetracycline, streptomycin, neomycin, chloramphenicol, erythromycin, puromycin and diphtheria toxin Post- translational modification of proteins: protein folding (role of chaperones) and biochemical modifications.Transposable genetic elements - Transposons: Definition, features and types Transposition and mechanism, Transposons in bacteria IS elements, Tn family Mu phage as a transposable element Transposons in eukaryotes. SINE, Alu family; LINE, L1 P elements in Drosophila, Transposons in Maize, Retroviruses and transposition.
SEED AND SEED TECHNOLOGY
Sec 10
Seed Act and Seed Act enforcement- Central Seed Committee, Central Seed Certification Board, State Seed Certification Agency, Central and State Seed Testing Laboratories.Seed certification, field inspection- Foundation and certified seed production of important cereals (Rice, wheat and maize), pulses (Cowpea, mung, urd, pigeonpea, field bean and soyabean),Oil palm, oilseeds (Sesame, coconut, sunflower, groundnut), fodder (Guinea grass, napier grass and lucern), and vegetables (Bhindi, tomato, brinjal, chillies and cucurbitaceous vegetables).Seeds Control Order 1983 and Seed Bill 2004, IPR- Intellectual Property Rights
Medical
100 Marks
Assistant Professor (Psychiatry) (Medical Education)
The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) recruits for the post of Assistant Professor in Psychiatry in the Medical Education Department. Candidates are required to have an MD/DNB in Psychiatry and one year of experience as a Senior Resident.
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Affective disorders
Sec 1
Affective disorders
Psychology, death, dying, bereavement, child development (embryo, fetus, infant, child, adolescence, adulthood, late adulthood), important persons who contributed to psychosocial sciences (Jean Piaget,), attachment theory, learning theories, sociology and ethology, anthropology and cultural psychiatry, theories of personality and psychopathology, Freud, Erik Erikson
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Anthropology and cultural psychiatryAttachment theoryBereavementadolescenceadulthoodchildembryofetusinfantlate adulthoodDeathDyingJean PiagetLearning theoriesPsychologySociology and ethologyErik EriksonFreud
Anxiety disorders, OCD and Reaction to Stress
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Anxiety disordersOCDReaction to Stress
Psychopharmacology and other Biological therapies (Electroconvulsive therapy, rTMS etc)
Sec 4
Electroconvulsive therapyrTMSPsychopharmacology
Epidemiology and biostatistics, Community Psychiatry and Rehabilitation
Sec 5
BiostatisticsCommunity PsychiatryEpidemiologyRehabilitation
Basic Science – functional and behavioural
Sec 6
Brain and BehaviourDevelopment of the BrainElectrophysiologyNeuroanatomyNeurochemistryNeurogenesisNeuroimagingNeurophysiologyPsychoneuroendocrinologyPsychoneuroimmunology
Child Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, Women and Mental Health
Sec 7
Child PsychiatryGeriatric PsychiatryWomen and Mental Health
Somatoform disorders and Dissociative Disorders, Psychosomatic disorders
Sec 8
Dissociative DisordersPsychosomatic disordersSomatoform disorders
Sleep disorders, Sexual dysfunction and Eating disorders
Sec 9
Eating disordersSexual dysfunctionSleep disorders
Ethics and Forensic Psychiatry
Sec 10
Ethics and Forensic Psychiatry
Organic brain syndromes (delirium, dementia and other amnestic and cognitive disorders), Mental disorders due to General Medical Condition, Substance Use Disorders, Personality Disorders
Sec 11
Mental disorders due to General Medical Conditionamnestic and cognitive disordersdeliriumdementiaPersonality DisordersSubstance Use Disorders
Psychiatric Emergencies
Sec 12
Psychiatric Emergencies
Psychotherapy
Sec 13
Psychotherapy
Schizophrenia and other Psychotic Disorders
Sec 14
Schizophrenia and other Psychotic Disorders
Police
100 Marks
Assistant Prison Officer ||| Female Assistant Prison Officer (Prisons)
The Kerala Public Service Commission conducts recruitment for the Assistant Prison Officer and Female Assistant Prison Officer posts in the Prisons and Correctional Services Department.
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General English
Sec 1
Active and Passive voiceAgreement of Subject and Verb.Articles - Definite and Indefinite Articles.Correction of SentencesDifferent Parts of Speech.Direct and Indirect SpeechInfinitive and GerundsPrepositionsQuestion TagTensesTenses in Conditional SentencesThe Use of CorrelativesTypes of Sentences and Interchange of Sentences.Uses of Primary and Modal Auxiliary VerbsAntonymsCompound wordsForeign Words and PhrasesIdioms and their MeaningsOne Word SubstitutesPhrasal VerbsSingular & Plural, Change of Gender, Collective NounsSpelling TestSynonymsWord formation from other words and use of prefix or suffixWords often confused
പൊതുവിജ്ഞാനം (General Knowledge)
Sec 2
ഗവൺമെൻ്റിൻ്റെ ഘടകങ്ങൾനിർദ്ദേശക തത്വങ്ങൾപഞ്ചായത്തീരാജ്പ്രധാനപ്പെട്ട ഭരണ ഘടനാ ഭേദഗതികൾ (42, 44, 52, 73, 74, 86, 91)ഭരണഘടന നിർമ്മാണ സമിതി, ആമുഖം, പൗരത്വംഭരണഘടനാ സ്ഥാപനങ്ങളും അവയുടെ ചുമതലകളുംമൗലിക കടമകൾമൗലികാവകാശങ്ങൾയൂണിയൻ ലിസ്റ്റ്, സ്റ്റേറ്റ് ലിസ്റ്റ്, കൺകറന്റ് ലിസ്റ്റ്.പ്രശസ്തമായ സ്ഥലങ്ങൾപ്രശസ്തമായ സ്ഥാപനങ്ങൾപ്രശസ്തരായ എഴുത്തുകാർപ്രശസ്തരായ കലാകാരൻമാർപ്രശസ്തരായ വ്യക്തികൾവേദികൾ - രാജ്യങ്ങൾ - ഇന്ത്യയുടെ ശ്രദ്ധേയമായ പ്രകടനം - ഇതര വസ്തുതകൾഅടിസ്ഥാന വിവരങ്ങൾ - പ്രധാന വേദികൾ/ രാജ്യങ്ങൾ - പ്രശസ്തമായ വിജയങ്ങൾ / കായിക താരങ്ങൾ - ഒളിമ്പിക്സിൽ ഇന്ത്യയുടെ ശ്രദ്ധേയമായ പ്രകടനങ്ങൾ - വിന്റർ ഒളിമ്പിക്സ് - പാര ഒളിമ്പിക്സ്ഓരോ രാജ്യത്തിന്റേയും ദേശീയ കായിക ഇനങ്ങൾ / വിനോദങ്ങൾകളികളുമായി ബന്ധപ്പെട്ട പ്രധാന പദങ്ങൾകായികരംഗത്ത് വ്യക്തിമുദ്രപതിപ്പിച്ച കേരളത്തിലേയും ഇന്ത്യയിലേയും ലോകത്തിലേയും പ്രധാന കായികതാരങ്ങൾ, അവരുടെ കായിക ഇനങ്ങൾ, അവരുടെ നേട്ടങ്ങൾ, അവർക്ക് ലഭിച്ചിട്ടുള്ള ബഹുമതികൾ.മത്സരങ്ങൾ - താരങ്ങൾ, നേട്ടങ്ങൾദേശീയ ഗയിംസ്അവാർഡ് ജേതാക്കൾ - ഓരോ അവാർഡും ഏതുമേഖലയിലെ പ്രകടനത്തിനാണ് നല്കുന്നത് എന്ന അറിവ്.പ്രധാന കായിക ഇനങ്ങൾ - പങ്കെടുക്കുന്ന കളിക്കാരുടെ എണ്ണം.പ്രധാന ട്രോഫികൾ - ബന്ധപ്പെട്ട മത്സരങ്ങൾ/ കായിക ഇനങ്ങൾ.കേരളത്തിലെ പ്രധാന ആഘോഷങ്ങൾ, ആഘോഷങ്ങളുമായി ബന്ധപ്പെട്ട സ്ഥലങ്ങൾ പ്രശസ്തമായ ഉത്സവങ്ങൾ.കേരളത്തിലെ സാംസ്കാരിക കേന്ദ്രങ്ങൾ, ആരാധനാലയങ്ങൾ, സാംസ്കാരിക നായകർ, അവരുടെ സംഭാവനകൾതൂലികാനാമങ്ങൾ, അപരനാമങ്ങൾഓരോ പ്രസ്ഥാനത്തിലേയും പ്രധാനകൃതികൾ അവയുടെ കർത്താക്കൾകഥാപാത്രങ്ങൾ - കൃതികൾജ്ഞാനപീഠം നേടിയ മലയാളികൾ - അനുബന്ധ വസ്തുതകൾഅവാർഡിനർഹരായ എഴുത്തുകാർ - കൃതികൾപ്രശസ്തമായ വരികൾ - കൃതികൾ - എഴുത്തുകാർമലയാള പത്രപ്രവർത്തനത്തിന്റെ ആരംഭം, തുടക്കം കുറിച്ചവർ, ആനുകാലികങ്ങൾമലയാള സിനിമയുടെ ഉത്ഭവം, വളർച്ച, നാഴികക്കല്ലുകൾ, പ്രധാന സംഭാവനനല്കിയവർ, മലയാള സിനിമയും ദേശീയ അവാർഡും.ആദ്യകൃതികൾ, കർത്താക്കൾസംസ്ഥാന സിവിൽ സർവ്വീസ്, ഭരണഘടനാ സ്ഥാപനങ്ങൾ, വിവിധ കമ്മീഷനുകൾ, സാമൂഹിക സാമ്പത്തിക വാണിജ്യ ആസൂത്രണ അടിസ്ഥാന വിവരങ്ങൾ, ദുരന്ത നിവാരണ അതോറിറ്റി, തണ്ണീർത്തട സംരക്ഷണം, തൊഴിലും ജോലിയും, ദേശീയ ഗ്രാമീണ തൊഴിൽ പദ്ധതികൾ, ഭൂപരിഷ്കരണങ്ങൾ, സ്ത്രീകൾ, കുട്ടികൾ, മുതിർന്ന പൗരൻമാർ എന്നിവരുടെ സംരക്ഷണം, സാമൂഹ്യക്ഷേമം, സാമൂഹ്യ സുരക്ഷിതത്വംഇന്ത്യൻ നാഷണൽ കോൺഗ്രസിന്റെ രൂപീകരണംഇന്ത്യയുടെ സ്വാതന്ത്ര്യാനന്തര കാലഘട്ടംഒന്നാം സ്വാതന്ത്ര്യസമരംബ്രിട്ടീഷ് ആധിപത്യംരാഷ്ട്രീയ ചരിത്രംവർത്തമാനപത്രങ്ങൾവിദേശ നയം.ശാസ്ത്ര വിദ്യാഭ്യാസ സാങ്കേതിക മേഖലയിലെ പുരോഗതിസംസ്ഥാനങ്ങളുടെ പുനഃസംഘടനസാമൂഹ്യപരിഷ്കരണ പ്രസ്ഥാനങ്ങൾസ്വദേശി പ്രസ്ഥാനംസ്വാതന്ത്ര്യ സമരവും മഹാത്മാഗാന്ധിയുംസ്വാതന്ത്ര്യസമരചരിത്രകാലത്തെ സാഹിത്യവും കലയും1956-നു ശേഷമുള്ള കേരളത്തിന്റെ സാമൂഹ്യരാഷ്ട്രീയ ചരിത്രം.ഐക്യകേരള പ്രസ്ഥാനംകേരള ചരിത്രത്തിന്റെ സാഹിത്യ സ്രോതസ്സുകൾകേരളത്തിലെ ദേശീയ പ്രസ്ഥാനങ്ങൾമാർത്താണ്ഡവർമ്മ മുതൽ ശ്രീചിത്തിരതിരുനാൾ വരെ തിരുവിതാംകൂറിന്റെ ചരിത്രംയൂറോപ്യൻമാരുടെ വരവ്യൂറോപ്യൻമാരുടെ സംഭാവനസാമൂഹ്യ, മത, നവോത്ഥാന പ്രസ്ഥാനങ്ങൾഅമേരിക്കൻ സ്വാതന്ത്ര്യ സമരംഇംഗ്ലണ്ടിലെ മഹത്തായ വിപ്ലവം (Great Revolution)ഐക്യരാഷ്ട്രസംഘടന, മറ്റ് അന്താരാഷ്ട്ര സംഘടനകൾചൈനീസ് വിപ്ലവംഫ്രഞ്ച് വിപ്ലവംരണ്ടാം ലോക മഹായുദ്ധാനന്തര രാഷ്ട്രീയ ചരിത്രംറഷ്യൻ വിപ്ലവംഅടിസ്ഥാന ആരോഗ്യ വിജ്ഞാനംകേരളത്തിലെ ആരോഗ്യക്ഷേമ പ്രവർത്തനങ്ങൾജീവകങ്ങളും ധാതുക്കളും അവയുടെ അപര്യാപ്തതാ രോഗങ്ങളുംജീവിതശൈലീരോഗങ്ങൾപരിസ്ഥിതിയും പരിസ്ഥിതി പ്രശ്നങ്ങളുംമനുഷ്യ ശരീരത്തെക്കുറിച്ചുള്ള പൊതു അറിവ്സാംക്രമിക രോഗങ്ങളും രോഗകാരികളുംഇന്ത്യ: സാമ്പത്തിക രംഗം, പഞ്ചവത്സര പദ്ധതികൾ, പ്ലാനിംഗ് കമ്മീഷൻ, നീതി ആയോഗ്, നവസമ്പത്തിക പരിഷ്ക്കാരങ്ങൾ, ധനകാര്യ സ്ഥാപനങ്ങൾ, കാർഷിക വിളകൾ, ധാതുക്കൾ, ഹരിത വിപ്ലവം.ഉത്തരപർവ്വത മേഖല, നദികൾ, ഉത്തരമഹാസമതലം, ഉപദ്വീപീയ പീഠഭൂമി, തീരദേശംഊർജ്ജസ്രോതസ്സുകൾകാലാവസ്ഥകൃഷിറോഡ്, ജല, റെയിൽ, വ്യോമധാതുക്കളും വ്യവസായവുംഭൂപ്രകൃതിസംസ്ഥാനങ്ങൾ അവയുടെ സവിശേഷതകൾസ്വാഭാവിക സസ്യപ്രകൃതിഊർജ്ജ സ്രോതസ്സുകൾകാലാവസ്ഥകൃഷിയും ഗവേഷണ സ്ഥാപനങ്ങളുംജില്ലകൾ, സവിശേഷതകൾധാതുക്കളും വ്യവസായവുംനദികൾഭൂപ്രകൃതിവന്യജീവിസ്വാഭാവിക സസ്യപ്രകൃതിറോഡ്, റെയിൽ, വ്യോമ ഗതാഗത സംവിധാനങ്ങൾഅന്തരീക്ഷം, പാറകൾ, ഭൗമോപരിതലം, അന്തരീക്ഷ മർദ്ദവും കാറ്റും, താപനിലയുംആഗോളതാപനംഋതുക്കളും, ആഗോളപ്രശ്നങ്ങൾടോപ്പോഗ്രഫിക് മാപ്പുകൾ, അടയാളങ്ങൾഭൂമിയുടെ ഘടനഭൂമിശാസ്ത്രപരമായ വിവരസംവിധാനംമഹാസമുദ്രങ്ങൾ, സമുദ്രചലനങ്ങൾ, ഭൂഖണ്ഡങ്ങൾ, ലോകരാഷ്ട്രങ്ങളും അവയുടെ സവിശേഷതകളുംമാപ്പുകൾവിദൂരസംവേദനംവിവിധതരം മലിനീകരണങ്ങൾഅഭികേന്ദ്ര ബലം, അപകേന്ദ്രബലം, ഉപഗ്രഹങ്ങൾ - പാലായന പ്രവേഗം, പിണ്ഡവും ഭാരവും - 'g' യുടെ മൂല്യം - ഭൂമിയുടെ വിവിധസ്ഥലങ്ങളിൽ 'g'യുടെ മൂല്യം.ന്യൂട്ടന്റെ ചലന നിയമങ്ങൾ - മൂന്നാം ചലന നിയമം - ആക്കം - പ്രൊജക്ടുൽ മോഷൻ - മൂന്നാം ചലന നിയമം ഉപയോഗപ്പെടുത്തുന്ന സന്ദർഭങ്ങൾ, ISRO യുടെ ബഹിരാകാശ നേട്ടങ്ങൾ.താപനില - വിവിധതരം തെർമോമീറ്ററുകൾ, ആർദ്രത -ആപേക്ഷിക ആർദ്രത.ലെൻസ്, ദർപ്പണം - r=2f എന്ന സമവാക്യം ഉപയോഗപ്പെടുത്തിയുള്ള ഗണിതപ്രശ്നങ്ങൾ, പ്രകാശത്തിന്റെ വിവിധ പ്രതിഭാസങ്ങൾ - മഴവില്ല് - വസ്തുക്കളുടെ വിവിധ വർണ്ണങ്ങൾ - ഇലക്ട്രോമാഗ്നറ്റിക് സ്പെക്ട്രം- IR Rays - UV Rays - X-Rays- ഫോട്ടോ ഇലക്ട്രിക് ഇഫക്റ്റ്.ഊർജ്ജം - പവർ - ഗണിത പ്രശ്നങ്ങൾ, ഉത്തോലകങ്ങൾ, വിവിധതരം ഉത്തോലകങ്ങൾ.വിവിധ തരം ബലങ്ങൾ - ഘർഷണം - ഘർഷണത്തിന്റെ ഉപയോഗങ്ങളും ദോഷങ്ങളും, ദ്രാവക മർദ്ദം - പ്ലവക്ഷമ ബലം - ആർക്കമിഡീസ് തത്വം - പാസ്ക്കൽ നിയമം - സാന്ദ്രത - ആപേക്ഷിക സാന്ദ്രത - അഡ്ഹിഷൻ കൊഹീഷൻ ബലങ്ങൾ - കേശിക ഉയർച്ച - വിസ്കസ് ബലം - പ്രതല ബലം.ഭൗതീക ശാസ്ത്രത്തിന്റെ ശാഖകൾ, ദ്രവ്യം - യൂണിറ്റ്, അളവുകളും തോതും.വിവിധ തരം തരംഗങ്ങൾ - വ്യത്യസ്ത മാധ്യമങ്ങളിൽ പ്രകാശത്തിന്റെ പ്രവേഗം, അനുരണനം, ആവർത്തന പ്രതിപതനം.തൻമാത്ര - ദ്രവ്യത്തിന്റെ വിവിധ അവസ്ഥകൾ -രൂപാന്തരത്വം - വാതക നിയമങ്ങൾ - അക്വാറീജിയ.ആവർത്തനപ്പട്ടിക - ലോഹങ്ങളും അലോഹങ്ങളും - രാസ ഭൗതിക മാറ്റങ്ങൾ - രാസപ്രവർത്തനങ്ങൾ - ലായനികൾ, മിശ്രിതങ്ങൾ, സംയുക്തങ്ങൾ.അലോഹങ്ങൾ - ലോഹസങ്കരങ്ങൾ, ആസിഡും ആൽക്കലിയും - pH മൂല്യം - ആൽക്കലോയിഡുകൾ.
പ്രാദേശിക ഭാഷകൾ (Local Languages)
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AntonymsCorrect SentenceEquivalent WordFeminine Gender, Masculine GenderIdioms and ProverbsJoin the WordNumberOne Word / Single Word / One Word SubstitutionSort and WriteSynonymsTranslationWord Purity / Correct WordAdding PhrasesAntonyms / OppositeCorrect Structure of SentenceCorrect WordEqual WordGender Classification – Feminine, MasculineJoin the WordPhrases and ProverbsSeparateSingle WordSingular, PluralSynonymsTranslationഒറ്റപ്പദംഘടക പദം (വാക്യം ചേർത്തെഴുതുക)ചേർത്തെഴുതുകപദശുദ്ധിപരിഭാഷപര്യായംപിരിച്ചെഴുതൽവചനംവാക്യശുദ്ധിവിപരീത പദംശൈലികൾ പഴഞ്ചൊല്ലുകൾസമാനപദംസ്ത്രീലിംഗം പുല്ലിംഗം
Special Topics (തസ്തികകളുടെ ജോലി സ്വഭാവവുമായി ബന്ധപ്പെട്ട വിഷയങ്ങൾ) (Topics related to the nature of the job)
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കേരള ജയിൽ വകുപ്പ് - ഘടനയും പ്രവർത്തനരീതികളും (Kerala Prison Department - Structure and Functioning)അക്രമണോത്സുകത (Aggression)അഭിപ്രേരണ (Motivation)ഇച്ഛാഭംഗം (Frustration)ഉത്കണ്ഠ (Anxiety)ബുദ്ധി - ബഹുമുഖ സിദ്ധാന്തം (Multiple Intelligence)മനുഷ്യ സ്വഭാവവും പ്രതികരണങ്ങളും (Human behavior and reactions)മനോവിശ്ലേഷണ സിദ്ധാന്തം (Psychoanalytic theory)മാനസിക സമ്മർദ്ദം (Mental stress)വ്യക്തിയും സമൂഹവും (Individual and society)സംയോജനം (Adjustment)മനുഷ്യാവകാശ സംരക്ഷണ നിയമം 1993 (Human Rights Protection Act 1993)വിവരാവകാശ നിയമം 2005 (Right to Information Act 2005)
ലഘുഗണിതവും, മാനസിക ശേഷിയും നിരീക്ഷണപാടവ പരിശോധനയും (Simple Arithmetic, Mental Ability and Reasoning)
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ഒറ്റയാനെ കണ്ടെത്തുക (Odd man out)കലണ്ടറും തീയതിയും (Date and Calendar)കുടുംബ ബന്ധങ്ങൾ (Family Relations)കോഡിംഗും ഡീകോഡിംഗും (Coding and De Coding)ക്ലറിക്കൽ ശേഷി പരിശോധിക്കുന്നതിനുള്ള ചോദ്യങ്ങൾ (Clerical Ability)ക്ലോക്കിലെ സമയവും കോണളവും (Time and Angles)ക്ലോക്കിലെ സമയവും പ്രതിബിംബവും (Time in a clock and its reflection)ഗണിത ചിഹ്നങ്ങൾ ഉപയോഗിച്ചുള്ള പ്രശ്നങ്ങൾ (Problems on Mathematics Signs)ദിശാവബോധം (Sense of Direction)ശ്രേണികൾ സംഖ്യാ ശ്രേണികൾ, അക്ഷര ശ്രേണികൾ (Series)സംഖ്യാവലോകന പ്രശ്നങ്ങൾസാമ്യതാ പരിശോധന (Analogy- Word Analogy, Alphabet Analogy, Number Analogy)സ്ഥാന നിർണ്ണയ പരിശോധനഅംശബന്ധവും അനുപാതവും (Ratio and Proportion)കൃത്യങ്കങ്ങൾ (Laws of Exponents)ജ്യാമിതീയ രൂപങ്ങളുടെ ചുറ്റളവ്, വിസ്തീർണ്ണം, വ്യാപ്തം തുടങ്ങിയവ (Mensuration)ഭിന്നസംഖ്യകളും ദശാംശ സംഖ്യകളും (Fraction and Decimal Numbers)ലാഭവും നഷ്ടവും (Profit and Loss)ശതമാനം (Percentage)ശരാശരി (Average)ശ്രേണികൾ (Progressions)സംഖ്യകളും അടിസ്ഥാന ക്രിയകളും (Numbers and Basic Operations)സമയവും ദൂരവും (Time and Distance)സമയവും പ്രവൃത്തിയും (Time and Work)സാധാരണ പലിശയും കൂട്ടുപലിശയും (Simple and Compound Interest)
Medical
100 Marks
Rehabilitation Technician Grade II
The Rehabilitation Technician Grade II examination is conducted by the Kerala Public Service Commission for recruitment to posts in Health Services. It consists of objective type OMR based questions, evaluating candidates based on their minimum educational qualification. [3, 4, 5, 7, 8]
90m
5s
#kerala-psc#rehabilitation-technician#health-services#medical#prosthetics-orthotics
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Basic Clinical Science
Sec 1
Basic biomechanicsIntroduction to anatomy, surface anatomy, muscular system {different types of muscles and attachment, nerve and blood supply, action (lower extremity) some for Upper Extremity trunk and Abdomen and spine)Skeletal systemBasic knowledge of Physical therapy/Occupational TherapyBasic understanding of Human locomotion & GaitCBR Concept in Rehabilitation, Govt. Schemes for rehabilitation and concretion to handicapped.Introduction to Physical Medicine & RehabilitationDigestive system, Mechanism of DefecationIntroduction to physiology, circulatory system, cardiac system – heart and its function blood pressure – pulse, control of heat.Nervous system – Chief tracts – reflex action – Postural Reflex –Peripheral Nervous system.Respiratory system & structure of lungs – mechanism of respirationUrinary system, Mechanism of micturitionChronic Arthritis – Neuropathic Arthritis – Metabolic Disease – Rickets –AvitaminosisCongenital and acquired deformitiesDisease of Nervous system – Poliomyelitis Obstetrical paralysis – spastic paralysis Hemiplegia Paraplegia - Pyogenic Infection – LeprosyDisorders: Paralysis pain and deformities of spine foot and Upper Extremity.Examination of stump skin condition, sensation, contractures deformities,etc.Introduction to Surgery & Orthopaedics, various levels of Amputation, both Upper Extremity & Lower Extremity
Prosthetics
Sec 2
Crutches, Canes and Sticks: Measurements, Strength, types etc.Walkers/other mobility aids: Measurements types, design, strengthWheel Chairs & Tricycle: Types, design, strength and special purpose wheel chair/TricycleMeasurement – Casting – impressionsNomenclature and knowledge of different type of prosthesis their purpose of giving and checkupSelection of components, assembly, alignment, check-up of different type of ProsthesisMeasurement – Casting – impressionsNomenclature and knowledge of different type of prosthesis their purpose of giving and checkupSelection of components, assembly, alignment, check-up of different type of Prosthesis
General Knowledge
Sec 3
Know about disability, handicap and acts for persons with disabilitiesEthics of Rehabilitation Professionals and PersonalsNational Trust ActRPwD ActCentral Rehabilitation RegisterClassifications and approved corsesPractice as Rehabilitation Professional and PersonalRehabilitation Council of India ActImplementation manual of WHO standardsLevels of Prosthetic ServiceWHO standards of Prosthetics and Orthotics
Workshop Practice, Machines, Tools and Material
Sec 4
Hand tools like screw drivers, files, clamps, etc.Knowledge of operating and maintenance of different machines required in Limb Fitting Centres, such as Sewing machines, Ortho-vac, Grinders, Drill Machines, etc.Material used in Orthotics & Prosthetics such as Plastics, wood, aluminum, iron, rubber, foam, leather, etc.Special purpose toolsWorkshop safety and first aid
Orthotics
Sec 5
Measurement – Casting – impressionsNomenclature and knowledge of different type of orthosis their purpose of giving and check-upOrthotics Lower Extremity, Deformities, disorders and pains in lower extremity.Selection of components, assembly, alignment, check-up of different type of orthosisDeformities, disorders and pains in upper extremity.Measurement – Casting – impressionsNomenclature and knowledge of different type of orthosis their purpose of giving and check-upOrthotics Upper ExtremitySelection of components, assembly, alignment, check-up of different type of orthosisDeformities, disorders and painsMeasurement – Casting – impressionsNomenclature and knowledge of different type of orthosis their purpose of giving and check-upSelection of components, assembly, alignment, check-up of different type of orthosisSpinal Orthotics
Education
100 Marks
Junior Language Teacher (Hindi)
The Junior Language Teacher (Hindi) post is for the Education Department in Kerala, recruited by the Kerala Public Service Commission. It is a teaching position within the Kerala government service.
90m
2s
#kerala-psc#teaching#hindi-teacher#education-department#degree-level
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PART I : General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Renaissance in Kerala
Sec 1
CURRENT AFFAIRSAmendment 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.Other Constitution Authorities:- Election Commission of India, Human Rights CommissionSalient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.UPSC, State Public Service Commissions, Information Commission, etc.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.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, KP 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, Nidheerikkal Manikathanar 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, Deepika – Nasrani Deepika, etcIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories.printing press - CMS Press etc.Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and others
PART II : HINDI
Sec 2
Ancient and Medieval period - Raso and Loukik SahityaBhakthi Movement – Kabirdas, Surdas, Tulsidas and JayasiReethi period – Kesavdas, Bihari, Ghananand and BhooshanBharatendu and Dwivedi period – Bharatendu Harichandra, Mahavir Prasad Dwivedi, Mydhili Saran Gupth, Jayashankar Prasad and Premchand(i). Chaayavad, Pragathivad, Prayogvadi Nayi Kavitha, Samakaleen Kavitha, Swathanthryothar Hindi Upanyas, Kahani, Natak and Alochana.(ii). Hindi literature in Kerala (Pre and Post independent period)Origin and development of Hindi language – Classification of languages – Bhasha Parivar, Bharatheey Arya bhashayem, Hindi ki Boliyam, Devanagiri LipiSagya, Sarvanaam, Visheshan, Kriya, Karak, Vaachya and KaalSanrachana – Dhwani, Roop, Vaakya, Shabd and ArdhChand : Doha, Choupayi, Sortta, Indravajra and MaliniKaavya bhed, Kavya sampraday – Ras, Alankar, Reethi, Dhwani, Vakrokthi and AuchityaShabd shakthi – Alankar : Anupras, Upama, Uthpreksha, Roopak, Slesh and Yamak.Hindi as Rashtra Bhasha, Raj Bhasha, Sampark Bhasha and Sanchar Bhasha.Media lekhan – Print and electronic mediaPaaribhaashik Shabdavali
Education
100 Marks
U P School Teacher Malayalam Medium
This syllabus is for the U P School Teacher (Malayalam Medium) post in the Education Department, conducted by the Kerala Public Service Commission.
75m
9s
#kerala-psc#teacher#education#malayalam-medium#primary-school
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PART IV
Sec 1
Education & Child Psychologyഅഭിക്ഷമതാ പരീക്ഷകൾ (Aptitude tests)അഭിപ്രേരണ (Motivation)കുട്ടിയും അറിവുനിർമാണവും (Child and knowledge construction)കേരള പാഠ്യപദ്ധതി ചട്ടക്കൂട് (Kerala Curriculum Framework)കേരള പാഠ്യപദ്ധതി സമീപനരേഖ (Kerala Curriculum Approach Paper)കേരള വിദ്യാഭ്യാസ ഭരണസംവിധാനം (Kerala Educational Administration System)ക്ലാസ്സ് മുറിയിലെ പഠനപ്രകിയ (Learning process in the classroom)പഠന രീതികൾ (Learning methods)പഠന വൈകല്യം (Learning disability)പഠനതന്ത്രങ്ങൾ, വിവരവിനിമയ സാങ്കേതികവിദ്യാസാധ്യതകൾ (D.El.Ed സിലബസ് അടിസ്ഥാനമാക്കി) (Learning strategies, ICT possibilities (based on D.El.Ed syllabus))പഠനത്തെക്കുറിച്ചുള്ള വിവിധ സമീപനങ്ങൾ, നിയമങ്ങൾ, സിദ്ധാന്തങ്ങൾ (Different approaches, laws, and theories of learning)പാരമ്പര്യവും പര്യാവരണവും (Heredity and environment)പ്രത്യേക പരിഗണന അർഹിക്കുന്നവരുടെ പഠനം (Education of children with special needs)ബുദ്ധി (ബഹുമുഖ, വൈകാരിക ബുദ്ധി സങ്കല്പം വരെ) (Intelligence (up to Multiple Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence))മനശ്ശാസ്ത്ര പരീക്ഷണങ്ങൾ (Psychological experiments)മനശ്ശാസ്ത്രഗവേഷണ ഉപാധികളും രീതികളും (Tools and methods of psychological research)മനശ്ശാസ്ത്രജ്ഞരും ആശയങ്ങളും (ഘടനാവാദം മുതൽ സാമൂഹ്യജ്ഞാനനിർമിതി വാദം വരെ) (Psychologists and concepts (from Structuralism to Social Constructivism))വികാസതലങ്ങൾ, വികാസതത്വങ്ങൾ (Stages of Development, Principles of Development)വിദ്യാഭ്യാസ ഏജൻസികൾ (Educational Agencies)വിദ്യാഭ്യാസ കമ്മീഷനുകൾ (Education Commissions)വിദ്യാഭ്യാസ പ്രൊജക്ടുകൾ (Educational projects)വിദ്യാഭ്യാസചിന്തകരും ദർശനങ്ങളും (Educational thinkers and philosophies)വൈജ്ഞാനിക വികാസം, സാമൂഹിക വികാസം, സാന്മാർഗിക വികാസം (Cognitive Development, Social Development, Moral Development)വ്യക്തിത്വം (Personality)സമായോജന ക്രിയാതന്ത്രങ്ങൾ (Adjustment mechanism)
PART V
Sec 2
General EnglishGrammar.ArticleAuxiliariesConcordDeterminersGerundsLinkersPhrasal verbsPrepositionsTense & TimeLanguage ComprehensionAn unfamiliar passage is given to check factual, inferential, analytical and evaluative comprehension.Pedagogy of English Language Teaching :Assessment & evaluation of language teaching.Language Acquisition & LearningLanguage and ThoughtLanguage skillsObjectives of language teaching in LP classes
PART II(i)
Sec 3
i) ഭൗതിക ശാസ്ത്രം (Physics)അളവുകളും യൂണിറ്റുകളും (Measurements and Units)ഊർജ പരിപാലനം (Energy Conservation)കാന്തികത, വൈദ്യുതകാന്തിക ഫലം, വൈദ്യുതകാന്തിക പ്രേരണം (Magnetism, Electromagnetic Effect, Electromagnetic Induction)കാഴ്ച, പ്രകാശ പ്രകീർണനം, പ്രകാശ വിസരണം, പ്രകാശ മലിനീകരണം (Vision, Dispersion of Light, Scattering of Light, Light Pollution)ഗുരുത്വാകർഷണം (Gravitation)ചലനം, ചലന സമവാക്യങ്ങൾ, ചലന നിയമങ്ങൾ (Motion, Equations of Motion, Laws of Motion)തരംഗ ചലനം, ശബ്ദം (Wave Motion, Sound)ദ്രവബലങ്ങൾ (Fluid Mechanics)പ്രകാശത്തിന്റെ പ്രതിപതനം, അപവർത്തനം (Reflection of Light, Refraction)ബലം. പ്രവൃത്തി, ഊർജ്ജം, പവർ (Force, Work, Energy, Power)സ്ഥിതവൈദ്യുതി, ധാരാവൈദ്യുഹി, വൈദ്യുതപ്രവാഹത്തിന്റെ ഫലങ്ങൾ (Static Electricity, Current Electricity, Effects of Electric Current)
PART II(ii)
Sec 4
ii) രസതന്ത്രം (Chemistry)അലോഹസംയുക്തങ്ങൾ (Non-metallic Compounds)ആസിഡുകൾ, ബേസുകൾ, ലവണങ്ങൾ (Acids, Bases, Salts)ആറ്റത്തിന്റെ ഘടന, രാസബന്ധനം (Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding)ഓർഗാനിക് സംയുക്തങ്ങൾ - നാമകരണം, ഐസോമെറിസം, രാസപ്രവർത്തനങ്ങൾ (Organic Compounds - Nomenclature, Isomerism, Chemical Reactions)പീരിയോഡിക് ടേബിൾ, ക്രമാവർത്തന പ്രവണതകൾ (Periodic Table, Periodic Trends)രാസപ്രവർത്തന വേഗം സ്വാധീനിക്കുന്ന ഘടകങ്ങൾ (Factors influencing Reaction Rate)രാസമാറ്റങ്ങൾ, ഭൗതികമാറ്റങ്ങൾ (Chemical Changes, Physical Changes)ലായനികൾ (Solutions)ലോഹങ്ങൾ, ലോഹനിർമ്മാണം (Metals, Metallurgy)വാതക നിയമങ്ങൾ (Gas Laws)വൈദ്യുത രസതന്ത്രം (Electrochemistry)
PART II(iii)
Sec 5
iii) ജീവശാസ്ത്രം (Biology)ഇന്ദ്രിയങ്ങൾ (Sense Organs)കലകൾ (Tissues)കൃഷി, പരിസ്ഥിതി (Agriculture, Environment)കോശങ്ങളുടെ ഘടന (Cell Structure)ജനിതകശാസ്ത്രം (Genetics)ദഹനവ്യവസ്ഥ (Digestive System)നാഡീവ്യവസ്ഥ (Nervous System)പ്രകാശസംശ്ലേഷണം (Photosynthesis)പ്രത്യുല്പാദനവ്യവസ്ഥ (Reproductive System)രോഗങ്ങളും ആരോഗ്യപരിപാലനവും (Diseases and Health Care)വർഗീകരണം (Classification)വിസർജ്ജന വ്യവസ്ഥ (Excretory System)വിറ്റാമിനുകൾ, മിനറലുകൾ, എൻസയിമുകൾ, ഹോർമോണുകൾ (Vitamins, Minerals, Enzymes, Hormones)
PART III
Sec 6
Simple Arithmeticഅനുപാതം അംശബന്ധം (Ratio and Proportion)ക്ലോക്ക് - കോണുകൾ (Clock - Angles)ചെറുപൊതുഗുണിതവും വൻപൊതുഘടകവും (LCM and HCF)ജ്യാമിതി/ ഘനരൂപങ്ങൾ (Geometry / Solids)ദശാംശസംഖ്യകൾ (Decimals)ദൂരവും സമയവും (Distance and Time)പലിശ, കൂട്ടുപലിശ (Interest, Compound Interest)പാറ്റേണുകൾ / മാനസികശേഷി / സംഖ്യാശ്രേണികൾ (Patterns / Mental Ability / Number Series)ഭിന്നസംഖ്യകൾ (Fractions)മെട്രിക് അളവുകൾ (Metric Measures)ലാഭം/ നഷ്ടം വില്പന (Profit/Loss, Sales)വർഗവും വർഗമൂലവും (Square and Square Root)ശതമാനം (Percentage)ശരാശരി (Average)സമയവും ജോലിയും (Time and Work)സർവസമവാക്യങ്ങൾ/ബീജഗണിതം (Identities / Algebra)സാംഖ്യകം (Statistics)
PART I(i)
Sec 7
ഇന്ത്യൻ സ്വാതന്ത്യസമരം (Indian Freedom Struggle)ഇന്ത്യൻ നാഷണൽ കോൺഗ്രസ്സ് (Indian National Congress)ഭഗത്സിംഗ് (Bhagat Singh)മഹാത്മാഗാന്ധി (Mahatma Gandhi)സുഭാഷ് ചന്ദ്രബോസ് (Subhash Chandra Bose)സ്വാതന്ത്ര്യാനന്തര ഇന്ത്യ (Post-Independence India)ശാസ്ത്രസാങ്കേതിക നേട്ടങ്ങൾ, ഇന്ത്യയും ബഹിരാകാശ ഗവേഷണവും (Achievements in Science & Technology, India's Space Research)കേരളചരിത്രം (Kerala History)കേരള നവോത്ഥാനം (Kerala Renaissance)വൈകുണ്ഠസ്വാമികൾ, ചട്ടമ്പിസ്വാമികൾ, ശ്രീനാരായണഗുരു, കുര്യാക്കോസ് ഏലിയാസ് ചാവറ, അയ്യങ്കാളി, വക്കം അബ്ദുൾ ഖാദർ മൗലവി, വാഗ്ഭടാനന്ദൻ, സഹോദരൻ അയ്യപ്പൻ, പണ്ഡിറ്റ് കെ.പി. കറുപ്പൻ, മന്നത്ത് പത്മനാഭൻ, വി.ടി. ഭട്ടതിരിപ്പാട്, കുമാരഗുരുദേവൻ (Vaikunda Swamikal, Chattampi Swamikal, Sree Narayana Guru, Kuriakose Elias Chavara, Ayyankali, Vakkom Abdul Khader Moulavi, Vagbhatananda, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K.P. Karuppan, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V.T. Bhattathirippad, Kumaragurudevan)വൈക്കം സത്യാഗ്രഹം, ഗുരുവായൂർ സത്യാഗ്രഹം, ക്ഷേത്രപ്രവേശന വിളംബരം (Vaikom Satyagraha, Guruvayoor Satyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation)ഖിലാഫത്ത് പ്രസ്ഥാനം, മലബാർ കലാപം, ഉപ്പുസത്യാഗ്രഹം (Khilafat Movement, Malabar Rebellion, Salt Satyagraha)ദേശീയ പ്രസ്ഥാനം കേരളത്തിൽ (National Movement in Kerala)കൊച്ചി (Kochi)ഇലക്ട്രിസിറ്റി സമരം, കൊച്ചി രാജ്യപ്രജാ മണ്ഡലം (Electricity Agitation, Kochi Rajya Praja Mandalam)തിരുവിതാംകൂർ (Travancore)മലയാളി മെമ്മോറിയൽ, ഈഴവ മെമ്മോറിയൽ, സ്വദേശാഭിമാനി രാമകൃഷ്ണപിള്ള, നിവർത്തന പ്രക്ഷോഭം, പുന്നപ്ര വയലാർ സമരം. (Malayali Memorial, Ezhava Memorial, Swadeshabhimani Ramakrishna Pillai, Nivarthana Agitation, Punnapra-Vayalar Struggle)മലബാർ (Malabar)ബ്രിട്ടീഷുകാർക്കെതിരെ നടന്ന ആദ്യകാല കലാപങ്ങൾ (Early revolts against British)കുറിച്യർ കലാപം (Kurichya Revolt)പഴശ്ശി വിപ്ലവം (Pazhassi Revolt)വേലുത്തമ്പിയും പാലിയത്തച്ചനും (Velu Thampi and Paliath Achan)ലോകചരിത്രം (World History)നദീതട സംസ്കാരങ്ങൾ (River Valley Civilizations)ഹാരപ്പൻ സംസ്കാരം, ഈജിപ്ഷ്യൻ സംസ്കാരം, മെസോപ്പൊട്ടോമിയൻ സംസ്കാരം, ചൈനീസ് സംസ്കാരം (Harappan Civilization, Egyptian Civilization, Mesopotamian Civilization, Chinese Civilization)
PART I(ii)
Sec 8
ഭൂമിശാസ്ത്രം (Geography)ഇന്ത്യയുടെ ഭൂപ്രകൃതി, കാലാവസ്ഥ, നദികൾ, മണ്ണിനങ്ങൾ, മാർഗങ്ങൾ, അന്തരീക്ഷ ഘടന. (Physiography of India, Climate, Rivers, Soil types, Means of transport, Atmospheric structure)രാഷ്ട്രതന്ത്രശാസ്ത്രം (Political Science)ഇന്ത്യൻ ഭരണഘടന (Indian Constitution)ആമുഖം, മൗലികാവകാശങ്ങൾ, മൗലിക കർത്തവ്യങ്ങൾ, നിർദേശകതത്ത്വങ്ങൾ (Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles)സവിശേഷതകൾ (Features)ഇന്ത്യയിലെ ഗവൺമെന്റ്റ് (Indian Government)ലോകസഭ, രാജ്യസഭ, രാഷ്ട്രപതി, ഉപരാഷ്ട്രപതി, പ്രധാന മന്ത്രി, സുപ്രീം കോടതി, ഹൈക്കോടതി (Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, President, Vice President, Prime Minister, Supreme Court, High Court)സമൂഹശാസ്ത്രം (Sociology)കുടുംബം (Family)സമൂഹീകരണം (Socialization)സാമ്പത്തികശാസ്ത്രം (Economics)ബാങ്കുകൾ (Banks)റിസർവ് ബാങ്ക്, വാണിജ്യബാങ്കുകൾ, ബാങ്കുകളുടെ ദേശസാൽക്കരണം. (Reserve Bank, Commercial Banks, Nationalization of Banks)
PART VI
Sec 9
മലയാളം (Malayalam)ബോധനശാസ്ത്രപരം (Pedagogical)ആസൂത്രണം (Planning)ദൈനംദിനാസൂത്രണം (Daily planning)യൂണിറ്റാസൂത്രണം (Unit planning)വാർഷികാസൂത്രണം (Annual planning)വിലയിരുത്തൽ (Evaluation)ഉദ്ഗ്രഥിത സമീപനം (Integrated approach)ഭാഷാപഠനസിദ്ധാന്തങ്ങൾ (Language learning theories)ഭാഷാപരം (Linguistic)അർത്ഥബോധം (പദങ്ങൾ, ശൈലികൾ, പ്രയോഗങ്ങൾ, വാക്യസന്ദർഭങ്ങൾ കാവ്യസന്ദർഭങ്ങൾ) (Understanding Meaning (words, idioms, phrases, sentence contexts, poetic contexts))അവധാരണം ഗദ്യം/ അവധാരണം പദ്യം (Comprehension Prose/ Comprehension Poetry)കാവ്യബോധം (കവിത, ഗദ്യം, പഴഞ്ചൊൽ തുടങ്ങിയവയിലെ അലങ്കാരം, ധ്വനി ഇവ കത്തൽ) (Poetic sense (figures of speech, suggestion in poetry, prose, proverbs etc.))പ്രായോഗിക വ്യാകരണം (പത്താംതരം നിലവാരം) (Applied Grammar (10th standard level))അനുപ്രയോഗം (Anuprayogam)കാലം (Tense)പദങ്ങൾ സമാസിക്കലും വിഗ്രഹിക്കലും (Compounding and dissolving words)പദശുദ്ധി (സന്ധികാര്യങ്ങൾ ഉൾപ്പെടെ) (Word purity (including Sandhi))ലിംഗം, വചനം തുടങ്ങിയവ (Gender, Number, etc.)വാക്യഘടനയും വാക്യശുദ്ധിയും (Sentence structure and sentence purity)വാക്യരൂപങ്ങൾ (പ്രകാരം) (Sentence forms (modes))ഭാഷാചരിത്രം (History of Language)ഭാഷാഭേദം (Dialects)സാഹിത്യപരം (Literary)ആത്മകഥ/ജീവചരിത്രം (Autobiography/Biography)കഥാസാഹിത്യം (Story Literature)കവിതാസാഹിത്യം (Poetry)നോവൽ (Novel)ബാലസാഹിത്യം (Children's Literature)വൈജ്ഞാനികസാഹിത്യം (Informative Literature)
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PART IV
Sec 1
അഭിക്ഷമതാ പരീക്ഷകൾ (Aptitude tests)അഭിപ്രേരണ (Motivation)കുട്ടിയും അറിവുനിർമാണവും (Child and Knowledge Construction)കേരള പാഠ്യപദ്ധതി ചട്ടക്കൂട് (Kerala Curriculum Framework)കേരള പാഠ്യപദ്ധതി സമീപനരേഖ (Kerala Curriculum Position Paper)കേരള വിദ്യാഭ്യാസ ഭരണസംവിധാനം (Kerala Educational Administration System)ക്ലാസ്സ് മുറിയിലെ പഠനപ്രക്രിയ (Classroom Learning Process)പഠന രീതികൾ (Learning Methods)പഠന വൈകല്യം (Learning Disability)പഠനതന്ത്രങ്ങൾ, വിവരവിനിമയ സാങ്കേതികവിദ്യാസാധ്യതകൾ (D.El.Ed സിലബസ് അടിസ്ഥാനമാക്കി) (Learning Strategies, ICT possibilities (based on D.El.Ed syllabus))പഠനത്തെക്കുറിച്ചുള്ള വിവിധ സമീപനങ്ങൾ, നിയമങ്ങൾ, സിദ്ധാന്തങ്ങൾ (Different Approaches, Laws, Theories of Learning)പാരമ്പര്യവും പര്യാവരണവും (Heredity and environment)പ്രത്യേക പരിഗണന അർഹിക്കുന്നവരുടെ പഠനം (Learning of Children with Special Needs)ബുദ്ധി (ബഹുമുഖ, വൈകാരിക ബുദ്ധി സങ്കല്പം വരെ) (Intelligence (from Multiple Intelligence to Emotional Intelligence))മനശ്ശാസ്ത്ര പരീക്ഷണങ്ങൾ (Psychological Experiments)മനശ്ശാസ്ത്രഗവേഷണ ഉപാധികളും രീതികളും (Psychological Research Tools and Methods)മനശ്ശാസ്ത്രജ്ഞരും ആശയങ്ങളും (ഘടനാവാദം മുതൽ സാമൂഹ്യജ്ഞാനനിർമിതി വാദം വരെ) (Psychologists and Concepts (from Structuralism to Social Constructivism))വികാസതലങ്ങൾ, വികാസതത്വങ്ങൾ (Stages of Development, Principles of Development)വിദ്യാഭ്യാസ ഏജൻസികൾ (Educational Agencies)വിദ്യാഭ്യാസ കമ്മീഷനുകൾ (Educational Commissions)വിദ്യാഭ്യാസ പ്രൊജക്ടുകൾ (Educational Projects)വിദ്യാഭ്യാസചിന്തകരും ദർശനങ്ങളും (Educational Thinkers and Philosophies)വൈജ്ഞാനിക വികാസം, സാമൂഹിക വികാസം, സാന്മാർഗിക വികാസം (Cognitive Development, Social Development, Moral Development)വ്യക്തിത്വം (Personality)സമായോജന ക്രിയാതന്ത്രങ്ങൾ (Adjustment mechanism)
PART V
Sec 2
ArticleAuxiliariesConcordDeterminersGerundsLinkersPhrasal verbsPrepositionsTense & TimeVocabularyAn unfamiliar passage is given to check factual, inferential, analytical and evaluative comprehension.Assessment & evaluation of language teaching.Language Acquisition & LearningLanguage and ThoughtLanguage skillsObjectives of language teaching in LP classes
PART VI Tamil
Sec 3
தமிழ் இலக்கிய வரலாறு (History of Tamil Literature)அணி இலக்கணம் (Ani Ilakkanam - Poetic Devices)நன்னூல் - எழுத்ததிகாரம் (Nannool - Eluttathikaram)ஔவையார் பாடல்கள் - மூதுரை (Avvaiyar Songs - Muthurai)குறுந்தொகை - 1 முதல் 50 வரை உள்ள பாடல்கள் (Kuruntokai - Songs from 1 to 50)திருக்குறள் - அறத்துப்பால் (Thirukkural - Arathuppal)பத்துப்பாட்டு - நெடுநல்வாடை (Pattuppattu - Nedunalvadai)கம்பராமாயணம் - பாலகாண்டம் (Kambaramanayam - Balakandam)சிலப்பதிகாரம் - மதுரைக்காண்டம் (Silappatikaram - Maduraikandam)பெரியபுராணம் - திருநீலகண்ட நாயனார் புராணம் (Periyapuranam - Thiruneelakanta Nayanar Puranam)மணிமேகலை - முதல் ஐந்து காதைகள் (Manimekalai - First Five Kathais)தமிழின்பம் - ரா.பி. சேதுபிள்ளை (Thamizhinbam - Ra. Pi. Sethu Pillai)கவிமணி தேசிக விநாயகம் பிள்ளை மருமக்கள் வழி மான்மியம் (Kavimani Desika Vinayagam Pillai - Marumakkal Vazhi Manmiyam)பாரதிதாசன் கவிதைகள் - புரட்சிக்கவி (Bharathidasan Kavithaigal - Puratchik Kavi)பாரதியார் கவிதைகள் - கண்ணன் பாட்டு (Bharathiyar Kavithaigal - Kannan Paattu)ஆ. மாதவனின் சிறுகதைகள் (A. Madhavan's Short Stories)தலைமுறைகள் - திரு. நீலபத்மநாபன் (Thalaimuraigal - Thiru. Neela Padmanabhan)
PART III
Sec 4
അനുപാതം - അംശബന്ധം (Ratio - Proportion)ക്ലോക്ക് - കോണുകൾ (Clock - Angles)ചെറുപൊതുഗുണിതവും വൻപൊതുഘടകവും (LCM and HCF)ജ്യാമിതി/ ഘനരൂപങ്ങൾ (Geometry / Solid Shapes)ദശാംശസംഖ്യകൾ (Decimals)ദൂരവും സമയവും (Distance and Time)പലിശ, കൂട്ടുപലിശ (Simple Interest, Compound Interest)പാറ്റേണുകൾ / മാനസികശേഷി / സംഖ്യാശ്രേണികൾ (Patterns / Mental Ability / Number Series)ഭിന്നസംഖ്യകൾ (Fractions)മെട്രിക് അളവുകൾ (Metric Measures)ലാഭം/ നഷ്ടം - വില്പന (Profit/Loss - Sales)വർഗവും വർഗമൂലവും (Square and Square Root)ശതമാനം (Percentage)ശരാശരി (Average)സമയവും ജോലിയും (Time and Work)സർവസമവാക്യങ്ങൾ/ബീജഗണിതം (Identities / Algebra)സാംഖ്യകം (Statistics)
PART I(i)
Sec 5
ഇന്ത്യൻ നാഷണൽ കോൺഗ്രസ്സ് (Indian National Congress)ഭഗത്സിംഗ് (Bhagat Singh)മഹാത്മാഗാന്ധി (Mahatma Gandhi)സുഭാഷ് ചന്ദ്രബോസ് (Subhas Chandra Bose)വൈകുണ്ഠസ്വാമികൾ, ചട്ടമ്പിസ്വാമികൾ, ശ്രീനാരായണഗുരു, കുര്യാക്കോസ് ഏലിയാസ് ചാവറ, അയ്യങ്കാളി, വക്കം അബ്ദുൾ ഖാദർ മൗലവി, വാഗ്ഭടാനന്ദൻ, സഹോദരൻ അയ്യപ്പൻ, പണ്ഡിറ്റ് കെ.പി. കറുപ്പൻ, മന്നത്ത് പത്മനാഭൻ, വി.ടി. ഭട്ടതിരിപ്പാട്, കുമാരഗുരുദേവൻ (Vaikunda Swamikal, Chattampi Swamikal, Sree Narayana Guru, Kuriakose Elias Chavara, Ayyankali, Vakkom Abdul Khader Maulavi, Vagbhatananda, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K.P. Karuppan, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V.T. Bhattathirippad, Kumara Gurudevan)വൈക്കം സത്യാഗ്രഹം, ഗുരുവായൂർ സത്യാഗ്രഹം, ക്ഷേത്രപ്രവേശന വിളംബരം (Vaikom Satyagraha, Guruvayoor Satyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation)കുറിച്യർ കലാപം (Kurichya Revolt)പഴശ്ശി വിപ്ലവം (Pazhassi Revolt)വേലുത്തമ്പിയും പാലിയത്തച്ചനും (Velu Thampi and Paliath Achan)ഇലക്ട്രിസിറ്റി സമരം, കൊച്ചി രാജ്യപ്രജാ മണ്ഡലം (Electricity Agitation, Kochi Rajya Praja Mandalam)മലയാളി മെമ്മോറിയൽ, ഈഴവ മെമ്മോറിയൽ, സ്വദേശാഭിമാനി രാമകൃഷ്ണപിള്ള, നിവർത്തന പ്രക്ഷോഭം, പുന്നപ്ര വയലാർ സമരം. (Malayali Memorial, Ezhava Memorial, Swadeshabhimani Ramakrishna Pillai, Nivarthana Agitation, Punnapra-Vayalar Struggle)ഖിലാഫത്ത് പ്രസ്ഥാനം, മലബാർ കലാപം, ഉപ്പുസത്യാഗ്രഹം (Khilafat Movement, Malabar Rebellion, Salt Satyagraha)ഈജിപ്ഷ്യൻ സംസ്കാരം (Egyptian Civilization)ചൈനീസ് സംസ്കാരം (Chinese Civilization)മെസോപ്പൊട്ടോമിയൻ സംസ്കാരം (Mesopotamian Civilization)ഹാരപ്പൻ സംസ്കാരം (Harappan Civilization)ശാസ്ത്രസാങ്കേതിക നേട്ടങ്ങൾ, ഇന്ത്യയും ബഹിരാകാശ ഗവേഷണവും (Achievements in Science and Technology, India's Space Research)
PART II (iii)
Sec 6
ഇന്ദ്രിയങ്ങൾ (Sense Organs)കലകൾ (Tissues)കൃഷി, പരിസ്ഥിതി (Agriculture, Environment)കോശങ്ങളുടെ ഘടന (Cell Structure)ജനിതകശാസ്ത്രം (Genetics)ദഹനവ്യവസ്ഥ (Digestive System)നാഡീവ്യവസ്ഥ (Nervous System)പ്രകാശസംശ്ലേഷണം (Photosynthesis)പ്രത്യുല്പാദനവ്യവസ്ഥ (Reproductive System)രോഗങ്ങളും ആരോഗ്യപരിപാലനവും (Diseases and Health Care)വർഗീകരണം (Classification)വിസർജ്ജന വ്യവസ്ഥ (Excretory System)വിറ്റാമിനുകൾ, മിനറലുകൾ, എൻസയിമുകൾ, ഹോർമോണുകൾ (Vitamins, Minerals, Enzymes, Hormones)
PART I(ii)
Sec 7
അന്തരീക്ഷ ഘടന (Atmospheric structure)ഇന്ത്യയുടെ ഭൂപ്രകൃതി (Physiography of India)കാലാവസ്ഥ (Climate)നദികൾ (Rivers)മണ്ണിനങ്ങൾ (Soil types)മാർഗങ്ങൾ (Means - likely transport routes/methods)ആമുഖം (Preamble)നിർദേശകതത്ത്വങ്ങൾ (Directive Principles)മൗലിക കർത്തവ്യങ്ങൾ (Fundamental Duties)മൗലികാവകാശങ്ങൾ (Fundamental Rights)ഉപരാഷ്ട്രപതി (Vice President)പ്രധാനമന്ത്രി (Prime Minister)രാജ്യസഭ (Rajya Sabha)രാഷ്ട്രപതി (President)ലോകസഭ (Lok Sabha)സുപ്രീം കോടതി (Supreme Court)ഹൈക്കോടതി (High Court)കുടുംബം (Family)സമൂഹീകരണം (Socialization)ബാങ്കുകളുടെ ദേശസാൽക്കരണം (Nationalization of banks)വാണിജ്യബാങ്കുകൾ (Commercial Banks)റിസർവ് ബാങ്ക് (Reserve Bank)
PART II (i)
Sec 8
അളവുകളും യൂണിറ്റുകളും (Measurements and Units)ഊർജ പരിപാലനം (Energy Conservation)കാന്തികത, വൈദ്യുതകാന്തിക ഫലം, വൈദ്യുതകാന്തിക പ്രേരണം (Magnetism, Electromagnetic Effect, Electromagnetic Induction)കാഴ്ച, പ്രകാശ പ്രകീർണനം, പ്രകാശ വിസരണം, പ്രകാശ മലിനീകരണം (Vision, Dispersion of Light, Scattering of Light, Light Pollution)ഗുരുത്വാകർഷണം (Gravitation)ചലനം, ചലന സമവാക്യ്രങ്ങൾ, ചലന നിയമങ്ങൾ (Motion, Equations of Motion, Laws of Motion)തരംഗ ചലനം, ശബ്ദം (Wave Motion, Sound)ദ്രവബലങ്ങൾ (Fluid Dynamics)പ്രകാശത്തിന്റെ പ്രതിപതനം, അപവർത്തനം (Reflection of Light, Refraction of Light)ബലം, പ്രവൃത്തി, ഊർജ്ജം, പവർ (Force, Work, Energy, Power)സ്ഥിതവൈദ്യുതി, ധാരാവൈദ്യുഹി, വൈദ്യുതപ്രവാഹത്തിന്റെ ഫലങ്ങൾ (Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Effects of Electric Current)
PART II (ii)
Sec 9
അലോഹസംയുക്തങ്ങൾ (Non-metal Compounds)ആസിഡുകൾ, ബേസുകൾ, ലവണങ്ങൾ (Acids, Bases, Salts)ആറ്റത്തിന്റെ ഘടന, രാസബന്ധനം (Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding)ഓർഗാനിക് സംയുക്തങ്ങൾ - നാമകരണം, ഐസോമെറിസം, രാസപ്രവർത്തനങ്ങൾ (Organic Compounds - Nomenclature, Isomerism, Reactions)പീരിയോഡിക് ടേബിൾ, ക്രമാവർത്തന പ്രവണതകൾ (Periodic Table, Periodic Trends)രാസപ്രവർത്തന വേഗം സ്വാധീനിക്കുന്ന ഘടകങ്ങൾ (Factors Affecting Reaction Rate)രാസമാറ്റങ്ങൾ, ഭൗതികമാറ്റങ്ങൾ (Chemical Changes, Physical Changes)ലായനികൾ (Solutions)ലോഹങ്ങൾ, ലോഹനിർമ്മാണം (Metals, Metallurgy)വാതക നിയമങ്ങൾ (Gas Laws)വൈദ്യുത രസതന്ത്രം (Electrochemistry)
Education
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LP School Teacher (Tamil Medium)
The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) conducts exams to recruit qualified teachers for Lower Primary (LP) schools, specifically for the Tamil medium, under the General Education Department in Kerala.
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PART IV
Sec 1
അഭിക്ഷമതാ പരീക്ഷകൾ (Aptitude tests)അഭിപ്രേരണ (Motivation)കുട്ടിയും അറിവുനിർമാണവും (Child and knowledge construction)കേരള പാഠ്യപദ്ധതി ചട്ടക്കൂട് (Kerala Curriculum Framework)കേരള പാഠ്യപദ്ധതി സമീപനരേഖ (Kerala Curriculum Approach Paper)കേരള വിദ്യാഭ്യാസ ഭരണസംവിധാനം (Kerala Educational Administration System)ക്ലാസ്സ് മുറിയിലെ പഠനപ്രക്രിയ (Classroom learning process)പഠന രീതികൾ (Teaching methods)പഠന വൈകല്യം (Learning disability)പഠനതന്ത്രങ്ങൾ, വിവരവിനിമയ സാങ്കേതികവിദ്യാസാധ്യതകൾ (D.El.Ed സിലബസ് അടിസ്ഥാനമാക്കി) (Learning strategies, ICT possibilities (based on D.El.Ed syllabus))പഠനത്തെക്കുറിച്ചുള്ള വിവിധ സമീപനങ്ങൾ, നിയമങ്ങൾ, സിദ്ധാന്തങ്ങൾ (Different approaches, laws, theories of learning)പാരമ്പര്യവും പര്യാവരണവും (Heredity and environment)പ്രത്യേക പരിഗണന അർഹിക്കുന്നവരുടെ പഠനം (Education of children with special needs)ബുദ്ധി (ബഹുമുഖ, വൈകാരിക ബുദ്ധി സങ്കല്പം വരെ) (Intelligence (up to Multiple, Emotional Intelligence concepts))മനശ്ശാസ്ത്ര പരീക്ഷണങ്ങൾ (Psychological experiments)മനശ്ശാസ്ത്രഗവേഷണ ഉപാധികളും രീതികളും (Psychological research tools and methods)മനശ്ശാസ്ത്രജ്ഞരും ആശയങ്ങളും (ഘടനാവാദം മുതൽ സാമൂഹ്യജ്ഞാനനിർമിതി വാദം വരെ) (Psychologists and concepts (from Structuralism to Social Constructivism))വികാസതലങ്ങൾ, വികാസതത്വങ്ങൾ (Stages of development, Principles of development)വിദ്യാഭ്യാസ ഏജൻസികൾ (Educational agencies)വിദ്യാഭ്യാസ കമ്മീഷനുകൾ (Educational commissions)വിദ്യാഭ്യാസ പ്രൊജക്ടുകൾ (Educational projects)വിദ്യാഭ്യാസചിന്തകരും ദർശനങ്ങളും (Educational thinkers and philosophies)വൈജ്ഞാനിക വികാസം, സാമൂഹിക വികാസം, സാന്മാർഗിക വികാസം (Cognitive development, Social development, Moral development)വ്യക്തിത്വം (Personality)സമായോജന ക്രിയാതന്ത്രങ്ങൾ (Adjustment mechanism)
PART V
Sec 2
ArticleAuxiliariesConcordDeterminersGerundsLinkersPhrasal verbsPrepositionsTense & TimeVocabularyAn unfamiliar passage is given to check factual, inferential, analytical and evaluative comprehension.Assessment & evaluation of language teaching.Language Acquisition & LearningLanguage and ThoughtLanguage skillsObjectives of language teaching in LP classes
PART VI Tamil
Sec 3
தமிழ் இலக்கிய வரலாறு (History of Tamil Literature)அணி இலக்கணம் (Ani Ilakkanam - Figures of Speech)நன்னூல் - எழுத்ததிகாரம் (Nannool - Ezhuthathikaram)ஔவையார் பாடல்கள் - மூதுரை (Avvaiyar Padalgal - Moodurai)குறுந்தொகை - 1 முதல் 50 வரை உள்ள பாடல்கள் (Kurunthogai - Verses 1 to 50)திருக்குறள் - அறத்துப்பால் (Thirukkural - Aratthuppaal)பத்துப்பாட்டு - நெடுநல்வாடை (Paththuppattu - Nedunalvadai)கம்பராமாயணம் - பாலகாண்டம் (Kambaramayanam - Balakandam)சிலப்பதிகாரம் - மதுரைக்காண்டம் (Silappathikaram - Maduraikandam)பெரியபுராணம் - திருநீலகண்ட நாயனார் புராணம் (Periyapuranam - Thiruneelakanta Nayanar Puranam)மணிமேகலை - முதல் ஐந்து காதைகள் (Manimegalai - First five Kaathais)தமிழின்பம் - ரா.பி. சேதுபிள்ளை (Thamizhinbam - Ra. Pi. Sethupillai)கவிமணி தேசிக விநாயகம் பிள்ளை மருமக்கள் வழி மான்மியம் (Kavimani Desigavinayagam Pillai - Marumakkal Vazhi Manmiyam)பாரதிதாசன் கவிதைகள் - புரட்சிக்கவி (Bharathidasan Kavithaigal - Puratchikavi)பாரதியார் கவிதைகள் - கண்ணன் பாட்டு (Bharathiyar Kavithaigal - Kannan Paattu)ஆ. மாதவனின் சிறுகதைகள் (A. Madhavan's Short Stories)தலைமுறைகள் - திரு. நீலபத்மநாபன் (Thalaimuraigal - Thiru. Neelapadmanabhan)
PART III
Sec 4
അനുപാതം - അംശബന്ധം (Ratio - Proportion)ക്ലോക്ക് - കോണുകൾ (Clock - Angles)ചെറുപൊതുഗുണിതവും വൻപൊതുഘടകവും (LCM and HCF)ജ്യാമിതി/ ഘനരൂപങ്ങൾ (Geometry / Solid Shapes)ദശാംശസംഖ്യകൾ (Decimals)ദൂരവും സമയവും (Distance and Time)പലിശ, കൂട്ടുപലിശ (Simple Interest, Compound Interest)പാറ്റേണുകൾ / മാനസികശേഷി / സംഖ്യാശ്രേണികൾ (Patterns / Mental Ability / Number Series)ഭിന്നസംഖ്യകൾ (Fractions)മെട്രിക് അളവുകൾ (Metric Measures)ലാഭം/ നഷ്ടം - വില്പന (Profit / Loss - Sales)വർഗവും വർഗമൂലവും (Square and Square Root)ശതമാനം (Percentage)ശരാശരി (Average)സമയവും ജോലിയും (Time and Work)സർവസമവാക്യങ്ങൾ/ബീജഗണിതം (Identities / Algebra)സാംഖ്യകം (Statistics)
PART I(i)
Sec 5
ഇന്ത്യൻ നാഷണൽ കോൺഗ്രസ്സ് (Indian National Congress)ഭഗത്സിംഗ് (Bhagat Singh)മഹാത്മാഗാന്ധി (Mahatma Gandhi)സുഭാഷ് ചന്ദ്രബോസ് (Subhash Chandra Bose)വൈകുണ്ഠസ്വാമികൾ, ചട്ടമ്പിസ്വാമികൾ, ശ്രീനാരായണഗുരു, കുര്യാക്കോസ് ഏലിയാസ് ചാവറ, അയ്യങ്കാളി, വക്കം അബ്ദുൾ ഖാദർ മൗലവി, വാഗ്ഭടാനന്ദൻ, സഹോദരൻ അയ്യപ്പൻ, പണ്ഡിറ്റ് കെ.പി. കറുപ്പൻ, മന്നത്ത് പത്മനാഭൻ, വി.ടി. ഭട്ടതിരിപ്പാട്, കുമാരഗുരുദേവൻ (Vaikuntaswamikal, Chattampi Swamikal, Sree Narayana Guru, Kuriakose Elias Chavara, Ayyankali, Vakkam Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Vagbhatananda, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K.P. Karuppan, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V.T. Bhattathirippad, Kumara Gurudevan)വൈക്കം സത്യാഗ്രഹം, ഗുരുവായൂർ സത്യാഗ്രഹം, ക്ഷേത്രപ്രവേശന വിളംബരം (Vaikom Satyagraha, Guruvayoor Satyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation)ഇലക്ട്രിസിറ്റി സമരം, കൊച്ചി രാജ്യപ്രജാ മണ്ഡലം (Electricity Agitation, Kochi Rajya Praja Mandalam)മലയാളി മെമ്മോറിയൽ, ഈഴവ മെമ്മോറിയൽ, സ്വദേശാഭിമാനി രാമകൃഷ്ണപിള്ള, നിവർത്തന പ്രക്ഷോഭം, പുന്നപ്ര വയലാർ സമരം. (Malayali Memorial, Ezhava Memorial, Swadeshabhimani Ramakrishna Pillai, Nivarthana Agitation, Punnapra-Vayalar Struggle)ഖിലാഫത്ത് പ്രസ്ഥാനം, മലബാർ കലാപം, ഉപ്പുസത്യാഗ്രഹം (Khilafat Movement, Malabar Rebellion, Salt Satyagraha)കുറിച്യർ കലാപം (Kurichya Revolt)പഴശ്ശി വിപ്ലവം (Pazhassi Revolt)വേലുത്തമ്പിയും പാലിയത്തച്ചനും (Veluthampi and Paliathachan)ഹാരപ്പൻ സംസ്കാരം, ഈജിപ്ഷ്യൻ സംസ്കാരം, മെസോപ്പൊട്ടോമിയൻ സംസ്കാരം, ചൈനീസ് സംസ്കാരം (Harappan civilization, Egyptian civilization, Mesopotamian civilization, Chinese civilization)ശാസ്ത്രസാങ്കേതിക നേട്ടങ്ങൾ, ഇന്ത്യയും ബഹിരാകാശ ഗവേഷണവും (Achievements in Science & Technology, India's Space Research)
PART II (iii)
Sec 6
ഇന്ദ്രിയങ്ങൾ (Sense Organs)കലകൾ (Tissues)കൃഷി, പരിസ്ഥിതി (Agriculture, Environment)കോശങ്ങളുടെ ഘടന (Cell Structure)ജനിതകശാസ്ത്രം (Genetics)ദഹനവ്യവസ്ഥ (Digestive System)നാഡീവ്യവസ്ഥ (Nervous System)പ്രകാശസംശ്ലേഷണം (Photosynthesis)പ്രത്യുല്പാദനവ്യവസ്ഥ (Reproductive System)രോഗങ്ങളും ആരോഗ്യപരിപാലനവും (Diseases and Healthcare)വർഗീകരണം (Classification)വിസർജ്ജന വ്യവസ്ഥ (Excretory System)വിറ്റാമിനുകൾ, മിനറലുകൾ, എൻസയിമുകൾ, ഹോർമോണുകൾ (Vitamins, Minerals, Enzymes, Hormones)
PART I(ii)
Sec 7
ഇന്ത്യയുടെ ഭൂപ്രകൃതി, കാലാവസ്ഥ, നദികൾ, മണ്ണിനങ്ങൾ, മാർഗങ്ങൾ, അന്തരീക്ഷ ഘടന. (Physiography of India, Climate, Rivers, Soil types, Means, Atmospheric structure)ആമുഖം, മൗലികാവകാശങ്ങൾ, മൗലിക കർത്തവ്യങ്ങൾ, നിർദേശകതത്ത്വങ്ങൾ (Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles)ലോകസഭ, രാജ്യസഭ, രാഷ്ട്രപതി, ഉപരാഷ്ട്രപതി, പ്രധാനമന്ത്രി, സുപ്രീം കോടതി, ഹൈക്കോടതി (Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, President, Vice President, Prime Minister, Supreme Court, High Court)കുടുംബം (Family)സമൂഹീകരണം (Socialization)റിസർവ് ബാങ്ക്, വാണിജ്യബാങ്കുകൾ, ബാങ്കുകളുടെ ദേശസാൽക്കരണം. (Reserve Bank, Commercial Banks, Nationalization of Banks)
PART II (i)
Sec 8
അളവുകളും യൂണിറ്റുകളും (Measurements and Units)ഊർജ പരിപാലനം (Energy Management/Conservation)കാന്തികത, വൈദ്യുതകാന്തിക ഫലം, വൈദ്യുതകാന്തിക പ്രേരണം (Magnetism, Electromagnetic Effect, Electromagnetic Induction)കാഴ്ച, പ്രകാശ പ്രകീർണനം, പ്രകാശ വിസരണം, പ്രകാശ മലിനീകരണം (Vision, Dispersion of Light, Scattering of Light, Light Pollution)ഗുരുത്വാകർഷണം (Gravitation)ചലനം, ചലന സമവാക്യങ്ങൾ, ചലന നിയമങ്ങൾ (Motion, Equations of Motion, Laws of Motion)തരംഗ ചലനം, ശബ്ദം (Wave Motion, Sound)ദ്രവബലങ്ങൾ (Fluid Dynamics/Forces in Fluids)പ്രകാശത്തിന്റെ പ്രതിപതനം, അപവർത്തനം (Reflection of Light, Refraction)ബലം. പ്രവൃത്തി, ഊർജ്ജം, പവർ (Force, Work, Energy, Power)സ്ഥിതവൈദ്യുതി, ധാരാവൈദ്യുഹി, വൈദ്യുതപ്രവാഹത്തിന്റെ ഫലങ്ങൾ (Static Electricity, Current Electricity, Effects of Electric Current)
PART II (ii)
Sec 9
അലോഹസംയുക്തങ്ങൾ (Non-metal Compounds)ആസിഡുകൾ, ബേസുകൾ, ലവണങ്ങൾ (Acids, Bases, Salts)ആറ്റത്തിന്റെ ഘടന, രാസബന്ധനം (Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding)ഓർഗാനിക് സംയുക്തങ്ങൾ - നാമകരണം, ഐസോമെറിസം, രാസപ്രവർത്തനങ്ങൾ (Organic Compounds - Nomenclature, Isomerism, Reactions)പീരിയോഡിക് ടേബിൾ, ക്രമാവർത്തന പ്രവണതകൾ (Periodic Table, Periodic Trends)രാസപ്രവർത്തന വേഗം സ്വാധീനിക്കുന്ന ഘടകങ്ങൾ (Factors influencing Reaction Rate)രാസമാറ്റങ്ങൾ, ഭൗതികമാറ്റങ്ങൾ (Chemical Changes, Physical Changes)ലായനികൾ (Solutions)ലോഹങ്ങൾ, ലോഹനിർമ്മാണം (Metals, Metallurgy)വാതക നിയമങ്ങൾ (Gas Laws)വൈദ്യുത രസതന്ത്രം (Electrochemistry)
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PART IV
Sec 1
Education & Child Psychologyഅഭിക്ഷമതാ പരീക്ഷകൾ (Aptitude tests)അഭിപ്രേരണ (Motivation)കുട്ടിയും അറിവുനിർമാണവും (Child and Knowledge Construction)കേരള പാഠ്യപദ്ധതി ചട്ടക്കൂട് (Kerala Curriculum Framework)കേരള പാഠ്യപദ്ധതി സമീപനരേഖ (Kerala Curriculum Approach Paper)കേരള വിദ്യാഭ്യാസ ഭരണസംവിധാനം (Kerala Educational Administration System)ക്ലാസ്സ് മുറിയിലെ പഠനപ്രക്രിയ (Classroom Learning Process)പഠന രീതികൾ (Teaching Methods)പഠന വൈകല്യം (Learning Disability)പഠനതന്ത്രങ്ങൾ, വിവരവിനിമയ സാങ്കേതികവിദ്യാസാധ്യതകൾ (D.El.Ed സിലബസ് അടിസ്ഥാനമാക്കി) (Learning Strategies, ICT possibilities (based on D.El.Ed syllabus))പഠനത്തെക്കുറിച്ചുള്ള വിവിധ സമീപനങ്ങൾ, നിയമങ്ങൾ, സിദ്ധാന്തങ്ങൾ (Various Approaches, Laws, Theories of Learning)പാരമ്പര്യവും പര്യാവരണവും (Heredity and environment)പ്രത്യേക പരിഗണന അർഹിക്കുന്നവരുടെ പഠനം (Education for those deserving special consideration)ബുദ്ധി (ബഹുമുഖ, വൈകാരിക ബുദ്ധി സങ്കല്പം വരെ) (Intelligence (up to Multiple, Emotional Intelligence concepts))മനശ്ശാസ്ത്ര പരീക്ഷണങ്ങൾ (Psychological Experiments)മനശ്ശാസ്ത്രഗവേഷണ ഉപാധികളും രീതികളും (Psychological Research Tools and Methods)മനശ്ശാസ്ത്രജ്ഞരും ആശയങ്ങളും (ഘടനാവാദം മുതൽ സാമൂഹ്യജ്ഞാനനിർമിതി വാദം വരെ) (Psychologists and Concepts (from Structuralism to Social Constructivism))വികാസതലങ്ങൾ, വികാസതത്വങ്ങൾ (Developmental Stages, Developmental Principles)വിദ്യാഭ്യാസ ഏജൻസികൾ (Educational Agencies)വിദ്യാഭ്യാസ കമ്മീഷനുകൾ (Educational Commissions)വിദ്യാഭ്യാസ പ്രൊജക്ടുകൾ (Educational Projects)വിദ്യാഭ്യാസചിന്തകരും ദർശനങ്ങളും (Educational Thinkers and Philosophies)വൈജ്ഞാനിക വികാസം, സാമൂഹിക വികാസം, സാന്മാർഗിക വികാസം (Cognitive Development, Social Development, Moral Development)വ്യക്തിത്വം (Personality)സമായോജന ക്രിയാതന്ത്രങ്ങൾ (Adjustment mechanism)
PART V
Sec 2
General EnglishGrammarArticleAuxiliariesConcordDeterminersGerundsLinkersPhrasal verbsPrepositionsTense & TimeVocabularyLanguage ComprehensionAn unfamiliar passage is given to check factual, inferential, analytical and evaluative comprehension.Pedagogy of English Language TeachingAssessment & evaluation of language teaching.Language Acquisition & LearningLanguage and ThoughtLanguage skillsObjectives of language teaching in LP classes
PART II (i)
Sec 3
i) ഭൗതിക ശാസ്ത്രം (Physics)അളവുകളും യൂണിറ്റുകളും (Measurements and Units)ഊർജ പരിപാലനം (Energy Conservation)കാന്തികത, വൈദ്യുതകാന്തിക ഫലം, വൈദ്യുതകാന്തിക പ്രേരണം (Magnetism, Electromagnetic Effect, Electromagnetic Induction)കാഴ്ച, പ്രകാശ പ്രകീർണനം, പ്രകാശ വിസരണം, പ്രകാശ മലിനീകരണം (Vision, Dispersion of Light, Scattering of Light, Light Pollution)ഗുരുത്വാകർഷണം (Gravitation)ചലനം, ചലന സമവാക്യ്രങ്ങൾ, ചലന നിയമങ്ങൾ (Motion, Equations of Motion, Laws of Motion)തരംഗ ചലനം, ശബ്ദം (Wave Motion, Sound)ദ്രവബലങ്ങൾ (Fluid Mechanics)പ്രകാശത്തിന്റെ പ്രതിപതനം, അപവർത്തനം (Reflection, Refraction of Light)ബലം. പ്രവൃത്തി, ഊർജ്ജം, പവർ (Force, Work, Energy, Power)സ്ഥിതവൈദ്യുതി, ധാരാവൈദ്യുഹി, വൈദ്യുതപ്രവാഹത്തിന്റെ ഫലങ്ങൾ (Static Electricity, Current Electricity, Effects of Electric Current)
PART II (ii)
Sec 4
ii) രസതന്ത്രം (Chemistry)അലോഹസംയുക്തങ്ങൾ (Non-metal Compounds)ആസിഡുകൾ, ബേസുകൾ, ലവണങ്ങൾ (Acids, Bases, Salts)ആറ്റത്തിന്റെ ഘടന, രാസബന്ധനം (Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding)ഓർഗാനിക് സംയുക്തങ്ങൾ - നാമകരണം, ഐസോമെറിസം, രാസപ്രവർത്തനങ്ങൾ (Organic Compounds - Nomenclature, Isomerism, Reactions)പീരിയോഡിക് ടേബിൾ, ക്രമാവർത്തന പ്രവണതകൾ (Periodic Table, Periodic Trends)രാസപ്രവർത്തന വേഗം സ്വാധീനിക്കുന്ന ഘടകങ്ങൾ (Factors affecting Reaction Rate)രാസമാറ്റങ്ങൾ, ഭൗതികമാറ്റങ്ങൾ (Chemical Changes, Physical Changes)ലായനികൾ (Solutions)ലോഹങ്ങൾ, ലോഹനിർമ്മാണം (Metals, Metallurgy)വാതക നിയമങ്ങൾ (Gas Laws)വൈദ്യുത രസതന്ത്രം (Electrochemistry)
PART II (iii)
Sec 5
iii)ജീവശാസ്ത്രം (Biology)ഇന്ദ്രിയങ്ങൾ (Sense Organs)കലകൾ (Tissues)കൃഷി, പരിസ്ഥിതി (Agriculture, Environment)കോശങ്ങളുടെ ഘടന (Cell Structure)ജനിതകശാസ്ത്രം (Genetics)ദഹനവ്യവസ്ഥ (Digestive System)നാഡീവ്യവസ്ഥ (Nervous System)പ്രകാശസംശ്ലേഷണം (Photosynthesis)പ്രത്യുല്പാദനവ്യവസ്ഥ (Reproductive System)രോഗങ്ങളും ആരോഗ്യപരിപാലനവും (Diseases and Health Care)വർഗീകരണം (Classification)വിസർജ്ജന വ്യവസ്ഥ (Excretory System)വിറ്റാമിനുകൾ, മിനറലുകൾ, എൻസയിമുകൾ, ഹോർമോണുകൾ (Vitamins, Minerals, Enzymes, Hormones)
PART III
Sec 6
Simple Arithmeticഅനുപാതം - അംശബന്ധം (Ratio - Proportion)ക്ലോക്ക് - കോണുകൾ (Clock - Angles)ചെറുപൊതുഗുണിതവും വൻപൊതുഘടകവും (LCM and HCF)ജ്യാമിതി/ ഘനരൂപങ്ങൾ (Geometry / Solids)ദശാംശസംഖ്യകൾ (Decimals)ദൂരവും സമയവും (Distance and Time)പലിശ, കൂട്ടുപലിശ (Interest, Compound Interest)പാറ്റേണുകൾ / മാനസികശേഷി / സംഖ്യാശ്രേണികൾ (Patterns / Mental Ability / Number Series)ഭിന്നസംഖ്യകൾ (Fractions)മെട്രിക് അളവുകൾ (Metric Measures)ലാഭം/ നഷ്ടം - വില്പന (Profit/Loss - Sales)വർഗവും വർഗമൂലവും (Square and Square Root)ശതമാനം (Percentage)ശരാശരി (Average)സമയവും ജോലിയും (Time and Work)സർവസമവാക്യങ്ങൾ/ബീജഗണിതം (Identities/Algebra)സാംഖ്യകം (Statistics)
PART I(i)
Sec 7
ഇന്ത്യൻ സ്വാതന്ത്ര്യസമരം (Indian Freedom Struggle)ഇന്ത്യൻ നാഷണൽ കോൺഗ്രസ്സ് (Indian National Congress)ഭഗത്സിംഗ് (Bhagat Singh)മഹാത്മാഗാന്ധി (Mahatma Gandhi)സുഭാഷ് ചന്ദ്രബോസ് (Subhash Chandra Bose)കേരളചരിത്രം (Kerala History)കേരള നവോത്ഥാനം (Kerala Renaissance)വൈകുണ്ഠസ്വാമികൾ, ചട്ടമ്പിസ്വാമികൾ, ശ്രീനാരായണഗുരു, കുര്യാക്കോസ് ഏലിയാസ് ചാവറ, അയ്യങ്കാളി, വക്കം അബ്ദുൾ ഖാദർ മൗലവി, വാഗ്ഭടാനന്ദൻ, സഹോദരൻ അയ്യപ്പൻ, പണ്ഡിറ്റ് കെ.പി. കറുപ്പൻ, മന്നത്ത് പത്മനാഭൻ, വി.ടി. ഭട്ടതിരിപ്പാട്, കുമാരഗുരുദേവൻ (Personalities)വൈക്കം സത്യാഗ്രഹം, ഗുരുവായൂർ സത്യാഗ്രഹം, ക്ഷേത്രപ്രവേശന വിളംബരം (Movements/Proclamations)ദേശീയ പ്രസ്ഥാനം കേരളത്തിൽ (National Movement in Kerala)കൊച്ചി (Kochi)ഇലക്ട്രിസിറ്റി സമരം, കൊച്ചി രാജ്യപ്രജാ മണ്ഡലം (Movements/Organizations)തിരുവിതാംകൂർ (Travancore)മലയാളി മെമ്മോറിയൽ, ഈഴവ മെമ്മോറിയൽ, സ്വദേശാഭിമാനി രാമകൃഷ്ണപിള്ള, നിവർത്തന പ്രക്ഷോഭം, പുന്നപ്ര വയലാർ സമരം.മലബാർ (Malabar)ഖിലാഫത്ത് പ്രസ്ഥാനം, മലബാർ കലാപം, ഉപ്പുസത്യാഗ്രഹം (Movements)ബ്രിട്ടീഷുകാർക്കെതിരെ നടന്ന ആദ്യകാല കലാപങ്ങൾ (Early Revolts against the British)കുറിച്യർ കലാപം (Kurichya Revolt)പഴശ്ശി വിപ്ലവം (Pazhassi Revolt)വേലുത്തമ്പിയും പാലിയത്തച്ഛനും (Veluthampi and Paliathachan)ലോകചരിത്രം (World History)നദീതട സംസ്കാരങ്ങൾ (River Valley Civilizations)ഹാരപ്പൻ സംസ്കാരം, ഈജിപ്ഷ്യൻ സംസ്കാരം, മെസോപ്പൊട്ടോമിയൻ സംസ്കാരം, ചൈനീസ് സംസ്കാരം (Harappan, Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Chinese Civilizations)സ്വാതന്ത്ര്യാനന്തര ഇന്ത്യ (Post-Independence India)ശാസ്ത്രസാങ്കേതിക നേട്ടങ്ങൾ, ഇന്ത്യയും ബഹിരാകാശ ഗവേഷണവും (Scientific and Technological Achievements, India and Space Research)
PART I(ii)
Sec 8
ഭൂമിശാസ്ത്രം (Geography)ഇന്ത്യയുടെ ഭൂപ്രകൃതി, കാലാവസ്ഥ, നദികൾ, മണ്ണിനങ്ങൾ, അന്തരീക്ഷ ഘടന, മാർഗങ്ങൾ (Indian Physiography, Climate, Rivers, Soil Types, Atmospheric Structure, Routes)രാഷ്ട്രതന്ത്രശാസ്ത്രം (Political Science)ഇന്ത്യൻ ഭരണഘടന - സവിശേഷതകൾ (Indian Constitution - Features)ആമുഖം, മൗലികാവകാശങ്ങൾ, മൗലിക കർത്തവ്യങ്ങൾ, നിർദേശകതത്ത്വങ്ങൾ (Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles)ഇന്ത്യയിലെ ഗവൺമെന്റ് (Indian Government)ലോകസഭ, രാജ്യസഭ, രാഷ്ട്രപതി, ഉപരാഷ്ട്രപതി, പ്രധാനമന്ത്രി, സുപ്രീം കോടതി, ഹൈക്കോടതി (Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, President, Vice President, Prime Minister, Supreme Court, High Court)സമൂഹശാസ്ത്രം (Sociology)കുടുംബം (Family)സമൂഹീകരണം (Socialization)സാമ്പത്തികശാസ്ത്രം (Economics)ബാങ്കുകൾ (Banks)റിസർവ് ബാങ്ക്, വാണിജ്യബാങ്കുകൾ, ബാങ്കുകളുടെ ദേശസാൽക്കരണം. (RBI, Commercial Banks, Bank Nationalization)
PART VI
Sec 9
മലയാളം (Malayalam)ബോധനശാസ്ത്രപരം (Pedagogical Science)ആസൂത്രണം (Planning)ദൈനംദിനാസൂത്രണം (Daily Planning)യൂണിറ്റാസൂത്രണം (Unit Planning)വാർഷികാസൂത്രണം (Annual Planning)വിലയിരുത്തൽ (Evaluation)ഉദ്ഗ്രഥിത സമീപനം (Integrated Approach)ഭാഷാപഠനസിദ്ധാന്തങ്ങൾ (Language Learning Theories)ഭാഷാപരം (Linguistic)അർത്ഥബോധം (പദങ്ങൾ, ശൈലികൾ, പ്രയോഗങ്ങൾ, വാക്യസന്ദർഭങ്ങൾ കാവ്യസന്ദർഭങ്ങൾ) (Understanding Meaning (Words, Idioms, Usages, Sentence Contexts, Poetic Contexts))അവധാരണം ഗദ്യം/ അവധാരണം പദ്യം (Comprehension Prose/Comprehension Poetry)കാവ്യബോധം (കവിത, ഗദ്യം, പഴഞ്ചൊൽ തുടങ്ങിയവയിലെ അലങ്കാരം, ധ്വനി ഇവ കത്തൽ) (Poetic Understanding (Figures of speech, Dhwani in Poetry, Prose, Proverbs etc.))പ്രായോഗിക വ്യാകരണം (പത്താംതരം നിലവാരം) (Practical Grammar (10th Standard level))അനുപ്രയോഗം (Anuprayogam)കാലം (Tense)പദങ്ങൾ സമാസിക്കലും വിഗ്രഹിക്കലും (Compounding and Decompounding words)പദശുദ്ധി (സന്ധികാര്യങ്ങൾ ഉൾപ്പെടെ) (Word Purity (including Sandhi rules))ലിംഗം, വചനം തുടങ്ങിയവ (Gender, Number etc.)വാക്യഘടനയും വാക്യശുദ്ധിയും (Sentence Structure and Purity)വാക്യരൂപങ്ങൾ (പ്രകാരം) (Sentence Structures (as per))ഭാഷാചരിത്രം (History of Language)ഭാഷാഭേദം (Dialect)സാഹിത്യപരം (Literary)ആത്മകഥ/ജീവചരിത്രം (Autobiography/Biography)കഥാസാഹിത്യം (Story Literature)കവിതാസാഹിത്യം (Poetry)നോവൽ (Novel)ബാലസാഹിത്യം (Children's Literature)വൈജ്ഞാനികസാഹിത്യം (Informative Literature)
Education
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Syllabus Explorer
Indian Freedom Struggle
Sec 1
Bhagat SinghIndian National CongressMahatma GandhiPost-Independence IndiaScientific and Technological Achievements, India's Space ResearchSubhash Chandra Bose
PART II (iii)
Sec 2
BiologyAgriculture, EnvironmentCell StructureClassificationDigestive SystemDiseases and Health CareExcretory SystemGeneticsNervous SystemPhotosynthesisReproductive SystemSense OrgansTissuesVitamins, Minerals, Enzymes, Hormones
PART II (ii)
Sec 3
ChemistryAcids, Bases, SaltsAtomic Structure, Chemical BondingChemical Changes, Physical ChangesElectrochemistryFactors affecting Rate of Chemical ReactionsGas LawsMetals, MetallurgyNon-metal CompoundsOrganic Compounds - Nomenclature, Isomerism, Chemical ReactionsPeriodic Table, Periodic TrendsSolutions
PART I(ii)
Sec 4
EconomicsBanksReserve Bank, Commercial Banks, Bank NationalizationGeographyIndian Physiography, Climate, Rivers, Soil Types, Atmospheric StructurePolitical ScienceGovernment in IndiaLok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, President, Vice President, Prime Minister, Supreme Court, High CourtIndian Constitution - FeaturesPreamble, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive PrinciplesSociologyFamilySocialization
PART IV
Sec 5
Education & Child PsychologyAdjustment MechanismsAptitude TestsChild and Knowledge ConstructionClassroom Learning ProcessCognitive Development, Social Development, Moral DevelopmentDifferent Approaches, Laws, Theories of LearningEducational AgenciesEducational CommissionsEducational ProjectsEducational Thinkers and PhilosophiesHeredity and EnvironmentIntelligence (up to Multiple Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence Concept)Kerala Curriculum FrameworkKerala Curriculum GuidelinesKerala Educational Administration SystemLearning DisabilityLearning MethodsLearning of Special Needs ChildrenLearning Strategies, ICT Possibilities (based on D.El.Ed syllabus)MotivationPersonalityPsychological ExperimentsPsychological Research Tools and MethodsPsychologists and Concepts (from Structuralism to Social Constructivism)Stages of Development, Principles of Development
PART V
Sec 6
General EnglishGrammarArticleAuxiliariesConcordDeterminersGerundsLinkersPhrasal verbsPrepositionsTense & TimeVocabularyLanguage ComprehensionAn unfamiliar passage is given to check factual, inferential, analytical and evaluative comprehension.Pedagogy of English Language TeachingAssessment & evaluation of language teaching.Language Acquisition & LearningLanguage and ThoughtLanguage skillsObjectives of language teaching in LP classes
PART I(i)
Sec 7
Kerala HistoryEarly Revolts against the BritishKurichya RebellionPazhassi RevoltVeluthampi and Paliath AchanKerala RenaissanceVaikom Satyagraha, Guruvayoor Satyagraha, Temple Entry ProclamationVaikuntaswamikal, Chattampi Swamikal, Sree Narayana Guru, Kuriakose Elias Chavara, Ayyankali, Vakkam Abdul Khader Moulavi, Vagbhatananda, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K.P. Karuppan, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V.T. Bhattathirippadu, KumaragurudevanNational Movement in KeralaKochiElectricity Agitation, Kochi Rajya Praja MandalamMalabarKhilafat Movement, Malabar Rebellion, Salt SatyagrahaTravancoreMalayali Memorial, Ezhava Memorial, Swadeshabhimani Ramakrishna Pillai, Nivarthana Agitation, Punnapra-Vayalar Struggle
PART II (i)
Sec 8
PhysicsElectrostatics, Current Electricity, Effects of Electric CurrentEnergy ManagementFluid DynamicsForce, Work, Energy, PowerGravitationMagnetism, Electromagnetic Effect, Electromagnetic InductionMeasurements and UnitsMotion, Equations of Motion, Laws of MotionReflection of Light, RefractionVision, Dispersion of Light, Scattering of Light, Light PollutionWave Motion, Sound
World History
Sec 9
River Valley CivilizationsHarappan Civilization, Egyptian Civilization, Mesopotamian Civilization, Chinese Civilization
PART III
Sec 10
Simple ArithmeticAverageClock - AnglesDecimalsDistance and TimeFractionsGeometry / Solid ShapesIdentities/AlgebraInterest, Compound InterestLCM and HCFMetric MeasuresPatterns / Mental Ability / Number SeriesPercentageProfit/Loss - SaleRatio - ProportionSquare and Square RootStatisticsTime and Work
PART VII
Sec 11
ಕನ್ನಡ (Kannada)ಬೋಧನ ಶಾಸ್ತ್ರ (pedagogy)ಆಸൂത്രണം (Planning)ಘಟಕ ಪಾഠയೋಜನೆ (Unit plan)ವಾರ್ಷಿಕ ಪಾಠയೋಜನೆ (Annual lesson plan)ദൈനംദിന പാഠയೋಜന (Daily lesson plan)ಕನ್ನಡ ಭಾಷಾ - ಬೋಧನശാസ്ത്രಂ (Kannada language - Pedagogy)ಸಂಯೋಜಿತ ಕಲಿಕೆ (Integration)ಮೌല್ಯನಿർണ്ണയം (Evaluation)ಭಾಷಿಕ (Linguistic)ಕನ್ನಡ ಭಾಷಾಪ್ರಬೇಧಗಳು (Dialects)ಕನ್ನಡ ಭಾಷೆಯ ಚರಿತ್ರೆ (History of Kannada language)ಕಾವ್ಯದ ಆಸ್ವಾದನೆ ( ವಸ್ತು, ಧ್ವನಿ, ಶೈಲಿ,ಅಲಂಕಾರ ಇತ್ಯಾದಿ) (Poetics (Subject, Tone, Style, Alankara etc.))ಗದ್ಯ/ಪದ್ಯ ವಿಶ್ಲೇಷಣೆ (analysis of prose and poetry)ಪ್ರಾಯೋಗಿಕ / ಕ್ರಿಯಾತ್ಮಕ ವ್ಯಾಕರಣ ( 10 ನೇ ತರಗತಿಯ ಹಂತದವರೆಗೆ) (practical grammar up to 10th level)ಅರ್ಥವ್ಯತ್ಯಾಸ (Meaning difference)ಕಾಲ (Tense)ತತ್ಸಮ ತದ್ಭವ (Tatsama Tatbhava)ನಾಮ,ಲಿಂಗ, ವಚನ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆ (Nouns, Gender, Number System)ಪದ ವಿಂಗಡಣೆ ಹಾಗೂ ಸಂಧಿಕಾರ್ಯಗಳು (Word classification and Sandhi)ವಾಕ್ಯರಚನೆ (ಕರ್ತೃ, ಕರ್ಮ, ಕ್ರಿಯೆ ಸರಳ, ಸಂಯುಕ್ತ ವಾಕ್ಯಗಳು) (Sentence construction (Subject, Object, Verb, Simple, Compound sentences))ವಿಗ್ರಹವಾಕ್ಯ ಹಾಗೂ ಸಮಾಸಗಳು (Vigrahavakya and Samasas)ವಿಭಕ್ತಿಪ್ರತ್ಯಯಗಳು (Vibhakthi Pratyayas)ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ (literary)ಆತ್ಮಕಥೆ / ಜೀವನಚರಿತ್ರೆ (biography and auto biography)ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯದ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಘಟ್ಟಗಳು (ಹಳೆಗನ್ನಡ, ನಡುಗನ್ನಡ, ಹೊಸಗನ್ನಡ ) (History of Kannada literature – “Halegannada, Nadugannada and Hosagannada")ಕಾದಂಬರಿ (novels)ಕಾವ್ಯ (Poetry)ನಾಟಕ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ (playwrites)ಶಿಶುಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ (children's literature)ಸಣ್ಣಕಥೆ (short stories)
Technical
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Syllabus Explorer
Aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons
Sec 1
1,2 and 1,4-addition reactions in conjugated dienesAlkylation of terminal alkynesaromatic character of arenesAromaticity: Hückel's ruleBaeyer strain theoryConformation analysis of alkanes and cyclohexanecyclic carbocations/carbanions and heterocyclic compounds with suitable examplesDiels-Alder reaction; Allylic and benzylic bromination and mechanismDirecting effects of the groupsElectrophilic aromatic substitution: halogenation, nitration, sulphonation and Friedel-Craft's alkylation/acylation with their mechanismFormation of alkanesFormation of alkenes and alkynes by elimination reactionsFree radical substitutions: Halogenation-relative reactivity and selectivityHydration to form carbonyl compoundshydroboration-oxidationMechanism of E1, E2, Elcb reactionsmechanism of oxymercuration-demercurationozonolysisPreparation and reactions of naphthalene, phenanthrene and anthraceneReactions of alkenes: Electrophilic additions their mechanisms (Markownikoff/ Anti Markownikoff addition)Reactions of alkynes: Acidity, Electrophilic and Nucleophilic additionsreduction (catalytic and chemical)Saytzeff and Hofmann eliminationssyn and anti-hydroxylation (oxidation)Types of cycloalkanes and their relative stabilityWurtz ReactionWurtz-Fittig Reactions
Carbonyl compounds, carboxylic acids and their derivatives
Sec 2
a- substitution reactionsActive methylene compounds: Keto-enol tautomerismBeckmann and Benzil-Benzilic acid rearrangementsCannizzaro and Wittig reactionClaisan-SchmidtClaisen condensationComparative study of nucleophilic sustitution at acyl group -Mechanism of acidic and alkaline hydrolysis of estersDieckmann and Reformatsky reactionshaloform reaction and Baeyer Villiger oxidationHofmann- bromamide degradation and Curtius rearrangementKnoevenagel condensationMechanisms of Aldol and Benzoin condensationMichael additionNucleophilic addition-elimination reactions with ammonia derivativesNucleophilic additionsoxidations and reductions (Clemmensen, Wolff-Kishner, LiAlH 4, NaBH 4, MPV)PerkinPreparation and reactions of acid chlorides, anhydrides, esters and amidesPreparation and synthetic applications of diethyl malonate and ethyl acetoacetatePreparation, physical properties and reactions of monocarboxylic acidsStructure, reactivity and preparation of carbonyl compoundsTypical reactions of dicarboxylic acids, hydroxy acids and unsaturated acids: succinic/phthalic, lactic, malic, tartaric, citric, male and fumaric acids
Qualitative and quantitative aspects of analysis
Sec 3
accuracy and precisionbasic principle of pH metric, potentiometric and conductometric titrationsBasic principles involved in analysis of cations and anions and solubility productsClassification of electroanalytical methodscommon ion effectComplexometric titration: EDTA titrationerrorsevaluation of analytical dataFlame Atomic Absorption and Emission Spectrometry: Basic principlesInterfering anions (fluoride, borate, oxalate and phosphate) and need to remove them after Group IImethods of their expressionPrinciples involved in separation of cations into groups and choice of group reagentsSamplingstatistical test of data; F, Q and t testTechniques for quantitative estimation of Ca and Mg from their mixtureTechniques for the quantitative estimation of trace level of metal ions from samplesTechniques of atomization and sample introduction; sources of chemical interferences and their method of removalTechniques used for the determination of pK a valuesTheory of thermogravimetry (TG)
Chemical kinetics, surface chemistry and catalysis
Sec 4
acid-base catalysisactivation energyadsorption isothermsArrhenius equationchain reactionschemisorptionCollision theory of reaction ratesdifferential and integrated form of rate expressions up to second order reactionseffect of particle size and efficiency of nanoparticles as catalystsEnzyme catalysisexperimental methods of the determination of rate lawskinetics of complex reactionsLindemann mechanismmechanisms of catalyzed reactions at solid surfacesMichaelis-Menten mechanismnature of adsorbed stateopposing reactions parallel reactions and consecutive reactions and their differential rate equations (steady-state approximation in reaction mechanisms)Order and molecularity of a reactionPhysical adsorptionrate laws in terms of the advancement of a reactionspecificity and selectivityTemperature dependence of reaction ratesTypes of catalyst
Alcohols, phenols, ethers, epoxides and nitrogen compounds
Sec 5
Alcohols: preparation, properties and relative reactivity of 1, 2º, 3º alcoholsBouvaelt-Blanc ReductionCarbylamine reactionDiazonium Salts: Preparation and their synthetic applicationsDistinction between 1º, 2º and 3° amines with Hinsberg reagent and nitrous acidEffect of substituent and solvent on basicity of aminesEthers and Epoxides: Preparation and reactions with acidsFries and Claisen rearrangements with mechanismGabriel phthalimide synthesisHoffmann's exhaustive methylationHofmann-elimination reactionMannich reactionPhenols: Preparation and properties; Acidity and factors effecting itPinacol-Pinacolone rearrangementPreparation and important reactions of nitro compounds, nitriles, isonitriles and aminesPreparation and properties of glycols: Oxidation by periodic acid and lead tetraacetateReactions of epoxides with alcohols, ammonia derivatives and LiAlH 4Reimer–Tiemann and Kolbe's–Schmidt ReactionsRing substitution reactions
Halogenated hydrocarbons and heterocyclic compounds
Sec 6
Alkyl halides: Methods of preparationAryl halides: Methods of reparationBischler-Napieralski reaction Derivatives of furan: Furfural and furoic acidClassification and nomenclature, Structure, aromaticity in 5-numbered and 6-membered rings containing one heteroatomFriedlander's synthesisKnorr quinoline synthesisnucleophilic aromatic substitution; SNAr, Benzyne mechanismnucleophilic substitution reactions – S N 1, SN 2 and S N i mechanisms with stereochemical aspects and effect of solvent etc.; nucleophilic substitution vs. eliminationOrganometallic compounds of Mg and Li – use in synthesis of organic compoundsPyridine (Hantzsch synthesis)PyrimidinePyrrole (Paal-Knorr synthesis, Knorr pyrrole synthesis, Hantzsch synthesis)Relative reactivity of alkyl, allyl/benzyl, vinyl and aryl halides towards nucleophilic substitution reactionsSkraup synthesisSynthesis, reactions and mechanism of substitution reactions of: FuranThiophene
Molecular spectroscopy
Sec 7
amplitude of diatomic molecular vibrationsanharmonicityBorn- Oppenheimer approximationchemical shift and low resolution spectracomputation of force constantconcept of group frequenciesdegrees of freedom for polyatomic moleculesdetermination of bond lengths of diatomic and linear triatomic moleculesdifferent scalesdissociation and predissociationdissociation energiesEffect of nuclear spinElectron Spin Resonance (ESR) spectroscopy: principleElectronic spectroscopy: Franck-Condon principleelectronic transitionsESR of simple radicalsfluorescence and phosphorescencefundamental frequencieshot bandshyperfine structureintensities of spectral linesInteraction of electromagnetic radiation with molecules and various types of spectrainterpretation of PMR spectra of organic moleculesisotopic substitution Vibrational spectroscopy: Classical equation of vibrationLarmor precessionmodes of vibrationMorse potentialNuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy: Principles of NMR spectroscopyovertonesRaman spectroscopy: Qualitative treatment of Rotational Raman effectRotation spectroscopy: Selection rulesrule of mutual exclusionsinglet and triplet statesspin-spin coupling and high resolution spectraStokes and anti-Stokes lines; their intensity differenceVibration-rotation spectroscopy: diatomic vibrating rotator, P, Q, R branchesVibrational Raman spectra
Gaseous, liquid and solid states
Sec 8
Analysis of powder diffraction patterns of NaCl, CsCl and KClBehaviour of real gases: Deviations from ideal gas behaviourBragg's lawCleansing action of detergentscollision diametercollision frequencycompressibility factor, Z, and its variation with pressure for different gasescontinuity of statescritical stateDefects in crystalsdegrees of freedom and molecular basis ofheat capacitiesEffect of addition of various solutes on surface tension and viscosityelementary ideas of symmetryGlasses and liquid crystalsIsotherms of real gases and their comparison with van der Waals isothermskinetic gas equationlaw of constancy of interfacial angleslaw of corresponding stateslaw of equipartition of energylaw of rational indicesMaxwell distribution and its use in evaluating molecular velocities (average, root mean square and most probable)mean free path and viscosity of gasesMiller indicesNature of the solid statephysical properties of liquids; vapour pressurequalitative idea of point and space groupsrelation between critical constants and van der Waals constantsrelation between mean free path and coefficient of viscosityseven crystal systems and fourteen Bravais latticessurface tension and coefficient of viscosity, and their determinationsymmetry elements and symmetry operationsTemperature variation of viscosity of liquids and comparison with that of gasesvan der Waals equation of statevariation of viscosity with temperature and pressurevirial equation of state; van der Waals equation expressed in virial form and calculation of Boyle temperatureX-ray diffraction
Electrochemistry
Sec 9
Application of EMF measurements in determining free energy, enthalpy and entropy of a cell reaction, equilibrium constants, and pH values, using hydrogen, quinone-hydroquinone and glass electrodesApplications of conductance measurement: Quantitative aspects of Faraday's laws of electrolysisapplications of electrolysis in metallurgy and industryChemical cells, reversible and irreversible cells with examplesConcentration cells with and without transferenceConductivity, equivalent and molar conductivity and their variation with dilution for weak and strong electrolytesDebye-Falkenhagen effectDebye-Hückel-Onsager equationdetermination of activity coefficients and transference numbersdetermination of transference numbers using Hittorf and Moving Boundary methodsElectromotive force of a cell and its measurementIonic velocities, mobilities and their determinationsKohlrausch law of independent migration of ionsliquid junction potentialMolar conductivity at infinite dilutionNernst equationpotentiometric titrations (acid-base, redox, precipitation)rules of oxidation/reduction of ions based on half-cell potentialsStandard electrode (reduction) potential and its application to different kinds of half-cellstransference numbers and their relation to ionic mobilitiesWalden's rulesWien effect
Atomic structure and chemical bonding
Sec 10
applications of ionization enthalpyatomic spectrum of hydrogen atomAufbau's principleBohr's theoryBorn-Haber cycle and its applicationborohydrides (diborane)boron nitridescarboranesclathrates; preparation and properties of XeF 2, XeF 4 and XeF 6Covalent character in ionic compoundsde Broglie equationdefects in solidsdiagonal relationship and anomalous behaviour of first member of each groupElectron gain enthalpyElectronegativityfactors affecting ionization energyFajan's rules and consequences of polarizationFormal chargeHeisenberg's Uncertainty PrincipleHund's rule of maximum multiplicityhybridizationHydrogen bonding and its effects on melting and boiling pointsInert pair effectinterhalogen compoundsIonic character in covalent compounds: Bond moment and dipole momentIonization enthalpyLewis structureMolecular orbital diagrams of diatomic and simple polyatomic molecules N2,O2,C2,B2, F 2, CO, NO, and their ionsMolecular orbital theoryOccurrence and uses of noble gasesOxides and oxoacids of nitrogen, phosphorus and chlorinePauli's Exclusion PrinciplePauling's/ Mulliken's and Allred Rachow's electronegativity scalesPercentage ionic character from dipole moment and electronegativity differencePeroxo acids of sulphurpolarizing power and polarizabilitypolyhalide ionspseudohalogens and basic properties of halogensQuantum numbers and their significanceRadius ratio rulerelative stability of different oxidation statesresonance and resonance energys, p, d, f block elements and their propertiesSchrödinger's wave equationSemiconductors and insulatorsShapes of s, p, d and f orbitalsshapes of simple molecules and ions containing lone pairs and bond pairs of electronsShielding effectsilanesSlater rulessolubility and energetic of dissolution processSolvation energyStructure, bonding, preparation, properties and uses of boric acid and boratestrends of electron gain enthalpyvalence bond theoryValence shell electron pair repulsion theory (VSEPR)van der Waals forcesvariation of effective nuclear charge in periodic tableVariation of orbital energy with atomic number
Organic reaction mechanism and stereochemistry
Sec 11
Applications of IR, UV and NMR for identification of simple organic moleculesChirality/AsymmetryClassification and nomenclature of organic compoundsDistereoisomerselectrophiles and nucleophiles; Types, shape and their relative stability of carbocations, carbanions, free radicals and carbenesEnantiomersFischer ProjectionGeometrical isomerism: cis-trans and, syn-anti isomerism E/Z notations with C.I.P rulesHomolytic and heterolytic fissionhyperconjugation and their applicationsInductive, electromeric, resonance and mesomeric effectsIntroduction to types of organic reactions and their mechanism: Addition, Elimination and Substitution reactionsmeso structuresMolecules with two or more chiral-centresNewmann and Sawhorse Projection formulae and their interconversionsOptical Isomerism: Optical ActivityOrganic acids and bases; their relative strengthRacemic mixture and resolutionRelative and absolute configuration: D/L and R/S designationsSpecific Rotation
Ionic and chemical equilibria, phase equilibria
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Applications of relative lowering of vapour pressureazeotropesbuffer action and applications of buffers in analytical chemistry and biochemical processes in the human bodybuffer capacityBuffer solutionschemical equilibria in ideal gasesClausius-Clapeyron equation and its applications to solid- liquid, liquid-vapour and solid-vapour equilibriaconcept of fugacityConcept of phases, components and degrees of freedomCriteria of thermodynamic equilibriumCSTdegree of hydrolysis and pH for different saltsDegree of ionizationdepression of freezing point and osmotic pressure in calculating molar masses of solutes in solutiondissociation constants of mono-, di-and triprotic acidselevation of boiling pointEquilibrium constants and their quantitative dependence on temperature, pressure and concentrationfactors affecting degree of ionizationFree energy of mixing and spontaneity; relations between the various equilibrium constants Kp, Kc and K xHenderson equation and its applicationsionization constant and ionic product of waterIonization of weak acids and basesLe Chatelier principlelowering of vapour pressuremiscible pairsNernst distribution law and its applications Dilute solutionspartial miscibility of liquidspH scalephase diagram for one component systems, with applicationsPhase diagrams for systems of solid-liquid equilibria involving eutectic, congruent and incongruent melting points, solid solutionsQualitative treatment of acid – base titration curves (calculation of pH at various stages)Raoult's and Henry's Laws and their applicationsSalt hydrolysis-calculation of hydrolysis constantSolubility and solubility product of sparingly soluble salts – applications of solubility product principlesteam distillationTheory of acid-base indicators; selection of indicators and their limitationsThermodynamic relation between Gibbs free energy of reaction and reaction quotientThree component systems, water- chloroform-acetic acid system Binary solutions: Gibbs-Duhem-Margules equation and its applications to fractional distillation of binary miscible liquids (ideal and nonideal)
Coordination chemistry, metallurgy and bioinorganic chemistry
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back bondingcarbonic anhydrase and carboxypeptidaseCFSE in weak and strong fieldsChelate effectChief modes of occurrence of metalsclassification of elements according to their action in biological systemCrystal field theoryelectrolytic ReductionExcess and deficiency of some trace metalsfactors affecting the magnitude of 10 Dq (∆ο, ∆t)Haemoglobin; Storage and transfer of ironhydrometallurgyIron and its application in bio- systemsisomerism in coordination compoundsIUPAC nomenclature of coordination compoundsKinetics of octahedral substitutionKroll processLigand field effects and reaction ratesmechanism of nucleophilic substitution in square planar complexesMechanism of substitution in octahedral complexesMetal ions present in biological systemsmethods of purification of metals: ElectrolyticOctahedral vs. tetrahedral coordinationpairing energiesQualitative aspect of Ligand field and MO Theoryreasons for toxicitySodium / K-pumpsquare planar geometryStereochemistry of complexes with 4 and 6 coordination numbersSubstitution reactions in square planar complexestetragonal distortions from octahedral geometry Jahn-Teller theoremThermodynamic and Kinetic stabilityToxicity of metal ions (Hg, Pb, Cd and As)Trans- effectUse of chelating agents in medicinevalence bond theory (inner and outer orbital complexes)van Arkel and Mond's processWerner's theoryZone refining
Chemical thermodynamics
Sec 14
calculation of absolute entropy of moleculescalculation of bond energy, bond dissociation energy and resonance energy from thermochemical dataCalculation of entropy change for reversible and irreversible processescalculations of q, w, U and H for reversible, irreversible and free expansion of gases (ideal and van der Waals) under isothermal and adiabatic conditionsConcept of entropy; thermodynamic scale of temperatureConcept of heat (q), work(w), internal energy (U) and statement of first lawconcept of residual entropyeffect of temperature (Kirchhoff's equations) and pressure on enthalpy of reactionsenthalpy (H)enthalpy of formation of molecules and ions and enthalpy of combustion and its applicationsFree energy change and spontaneityGibbs and Helmholtz energy; variation of S, G, A with T, V, PGibbs-Helmholtz equationHeats of reactions: standard statesIntensive and extensive variables; state and path functions; isolated, closed and open systems; zeroth law of thermodynamicsMaxwell relationsrelation between heat capacitiesRelation between Joule-Thomson coefficient and other thermodynamic parameters; inversion temperaturestatement of the second law of thermodynamicsStatement of third lawthermodynamic equation of state
Organometallic compounds
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Classification of organometallic compounds on the basis of bond typeComparison of aromaticity and reactivity with that of benzeneConcept of hapticity of organic ligandsconcept of multicentre bonding in these compoundselectron count of mononuclear, polynuclear and substituted metal carbonyls of 3d seriesFerrocene: Preparation and reactions (acetylation, alkylation, metallation, Mannich Condensation)General methods of preparation (direct combination, reductive carbonylation, thermal and photochemical decomposition) of mono and binuclear carbonyls of 3d seriesHydroformylation (Co salts)Mechanism of Alkene hydrogenation (Wilkinsons Catalyst)Metal Alkyls: Important structural features of methyl lithium (tetramer) and trialkyl aluminium (dimer)Metal carbonyls: 18 electron ruleRole of triethylaluminium in polymerisation of ethene (Ziegler – Natta Catalyst)Structure and aromaticityStructures of mononuclear and binuclear carbonyls of Cr, Mn, Fe, Co and Ni using VBT.- acceptor behaviour of COsynergic effect and use of IR data to explain extent of back bondingSynthetic gasoline (Fischer Tropsch reaction)Wacker ProcessZeise's salt: Preparation and structure
Banking
100 Marks
Accounts Officer
Recruitment by Kerala Public Service Commission for the post of Accounts Officer in the Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Limited.
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Cost Accounting
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Accounting and control of labour costAccounting and control of material costAccounting for overheadsBreakeven analysisCost managementCost reductionIntroduction to Cost AccountingMarginal costingStandard costing
Accounting
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accounting for consignmentComputerised Accounting and usage of software in preparation of accounts.Final Accounts of CompaniesFinancial Accounting- Accounting standardsFinancial Accounting- Accounts for sole traderFinancial Accounting- ConceptsFinancial Accounting- Financial Statements – Balance SheetFinancial Accounting- Financial Statements – Final accounts of Sole Trader – Trading and Profit and Loss AccountFinancial Accounting- PrinciplesPartnership Accounts – Admission and RetirementPartnership Accounts – Dissolution of Partnership Firm- Realisation Accounts and Capital AccountsPartnership Accounts – insolvency of a partner
Managerial Economics
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advertisement elasticityBusiness cycleDemand EstimationDemand forecastingDemand– Elasticity of demandincome elasticityprice elasticityPricing Policy and PracticesTheory of Production- production function
Marketing management
Sec 4
AdvertisingClassification of productsConcept of product item, product line and product mixConsumer BehaviourCustomer Relationship ManagementFactors influencing Consumer Buying DecisionsMarket SegmentationMarketing of products and servicesPersonal sellingProcess of Consumer BuyingProduct Life Cycle-stagesProduct-MeaningPromotion -Concept of push and pull mixsales promotion and public relationsTypes of promotion
Company Law
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Annual ReturnAppointment – functions and Responsibilities of Board of DirectorsAudit CommitteeBoard CommitteesBoard MeetingsCompany Management and administrationConstitution of Board of DirectorsDisclosure and TransparencyIntroduction to Company LawProcedure for LiquidationWinding Up -Voluntary Winding up Winding Up by National Company Law TribunalWinding Up by Liquidators
Fundamentals of Income Tax and Goods and Service Tax
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AssesseeAssessment YearBasic Concepts and Definitions of Income Tax Actbusinesscapital gain and other sourcesComputation of total incomedeductions and exemptionsGross Total IncomeGST systemhouse propertyIncomeincome from salaryincome tax returns, GST and its applicationsIntroduction- Income Tax ActPersonPrevious YearRates of Tax applicable to the Individual Assesseetax planningtax rates.Total Income
Auditing
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Audit FilesAudit notebookAudit processAudit ProcessAudit ProgrammeAudit working papersAuditors of Joint Stock CompaniesInternal CheckInternal Check – Preparation before auditInternal controlInvestigation vs. AuditingVouching and Verification
Management
Sec 8
controllingdirectingLeadership and theoriesMotivation and theoriesNature and Evolution of ManagementorganisingplanningSchools of Management ThoughtstaffingTQM
Financial Management
Sec 9
Financial Management- Capital structureFinancial Management- Cost of capitalFinancial Management- Dividend policy – Forms of DividendFinancial Management- Factors determining dividendFinancial Management- Financing decisionFinancial Management- Inventory managementFinancial Management- Management of CashFinancial Management- Receivables managementFinancial Management- Stock repurchase.Financial Management- Stock SplitsFinancial Management- Theories of Dividend PoliciesFinancial Management- Types of Dividend PoliciesFinancial Management- Working capital management -Working Capital Cycle
Capital market
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Financial System in IndiaFinancial System-Financial marketListing – Regulatory framework of financial market.Major stock exchanges in India – BSE- NSEPrimary Market – Methods of floatation of capital – Public issue – IPO – FPO – Procedure of public issue – Book building processSecondary Market – Functions of stock exchange –Dematerialization of securitiesStructure of financial market-Capital market instruments
Administrative
100 Marks
Assistant Information Officer
Recruitment by Kerala Public Service Commission for Assistant Information Officer in the Department of Information and Public Relations. The officer handles responsibilities related to public relations and information, including awareness of the Right to Information Act.
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COMMUNICATION
Sec 1
AccessibilityAristotleBeckerCharles E OsgoodClaude E. Shanon & Warren WeaverConcepts of Communication - IndianConvergenceDavid BerloDe FleurDemassificationDevelopment Communication - Origin, Meaning, concept, definition, philosophy, process, theories, trends, futureDevelopment Media & Democratic participant Press TheoriesEarly forms of CommunicationEasternEmergence of Mass mediaFunctions and ScopeGerbnerGlobalisation - Features, Trends, ChallengesHarold D LasswellHerbert SchillerICE - ICEETInformation, technology & mass media in developmentInternational Information OrderLibertarianMass Media Effects - Violence, obscenity, attitude and behavioural changesModels of CommunicationNarrowcastingNew CombNoam Choamsky & Manufacturing concent - typologies of mass culture - trends in semiotic studiesNormative Theories of Press - AuthoritarianPresent Scenario of Mass MediaReachRiley and RileyRole of CommunicationSMCRSocial ResponsibilitySocialist - communistTypes of Communicationtypology of audience & critical consumer - culture and communication - Roland BarthesWestely & MacleanWestern Concepts ( Christian, Gandhian)Wilbur Schramm
ADVERTISING
Sec 2
Ad CampaignAdvertising - Definition, Functions and relevanceAdvertising Agency - Sytem, structure and functionsAdvertising Media-Media Selection, Scheduling & Media Mix - print, Radio, Television, Film & Internet, Telephone, SMS, Out doorAdvertising Research - Scope, objectives & methodsAdvertorialsASCI and its code of condust advertising and Public RelationsCannes & Ad festivalsClassification of advertisingCode of ethicsDirect mail & Web advertisingEconomic and social aspects of advertisingIndian ad agenciesInfomercialsInternational Ad agenciesMajor Publications - A& M, 4Ps, USP Age, Pitch, Ad Age, Brand Equity, CatalystMarketing mixProfessional OrganizationsRole of advertising in MarketingStructure of an Advertisement/T.V. CommercialTrends in contemporary AdvertisingWebmercials
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Sec 3
AdvertisingAnnual meetingsBrochuresCharacteristicsConducted ToursDemonstrationsEvent managementExhibitionsfunctionsGossipsInformation DocketsInterviewsLobbyingMeet the pressNews letters Hand outsOpen housesPersuasionPR - PR Professional Organization - IPRA, PRSI, PIB, DPR, DAVP Films Division, Directorate of Field Publicity, Song & Drama DivisionPR & Corporate CommunicationPR and use of mass Media - Print, Radio, Film, Television, Video, Traditional Media, Photographs, InternetPR PropagandaPress conferencesPress releasesPublic OpinionPublic Relations - Concepts, functions and characteristicsPublic Relations Departments / Agencies - Publics, Internal, External - Organizational set upPublic Relations in public and private sectorsPublic Relations Tools, Instruments, Channels - Preparing & planning - House JournalsPublicityPublicity materials & Corporate FilmsroleRumoursSeminarsSpeechesStructureSymposia
REPORTING
Sec 4
anticipated newsArt of interviewingback groundingbodychanging styles of news writingconclusion and their variationsconflictscrimeCultural ReportingdeathDevelopment newsdifferent kinds of leadelection news accidentfollow upsGovt. and Non Govt. Reporter - Qualities and FunctionsIntroNews - Concepts, elements, valuesNews flowNews story - Structure of newsobituariesPredictable & Unpredictable NewsPrinciples of News WritingReporting Speeches, seminars, conferences, press conferences, meet and press, briefing, demonstrations, rallies, agitations, press releases, court proceedings, legislature, parliamentscience & technical newsslanting / advocacysocial responsibilitySoft news and hard newsSources of Newsstory inverted pyramid and other stylestechniques and strategies for interviewsTechniques of news gathering and disseminationTypes of CorrespondentsTypes of interviews - Investigative, interpretative, embedded, in-depth, cheque - book, Page Three & Local Page, Aggressive, yellow, paparazzi, tabloid, precision, intimate, public service, laid - back, citizen journalism and planting storieswar disastersweather and human interest stories
EDITING AND MEDIA LAW
Sec 5
Bureau copyCable Television ActContemporary and Computer Aided Design (CAD)creative editing and design editingCyber Laws Censorship guidelines - Press Accreditation RulesDummy preparationEditing News Agency copyEditing-Introduction, principles, need, functionsEditing. Process - Selecting, Examining, Checking, Correcting, Condensing, slanted storiesFreedom of Press & Parliamentary PrivilegesFunctions and trends in writing HeadlinesInformation Technology BillLayout & Design of pagesLegal Bodies & Commissions - Press Council of India - Advertising Standards Council of India - Press Ombudsman - Legal Bodies - Guidelines & Broadcast CodesLine editingNew trends in editing - Emergence of Special Editors, Page Editors, Spot Editors, Readers EditorNews castersNews OmbudsmanNews room set up - Editorial duties and functionsPaginationPhoto editing and caption writingPress Council Act of 1978 - Cable Television Networks ( Regulations) Act of 1995Press Legislations in IndiaPrinciples of page Makeup & DesignRight to Information Act 2005Style sheet / bookTraditionalWriting editorials and middle pieces
NEW MEDIA
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Concept of ICE, ICT, Virtual Reality, information super highway - information society - Technological advantages of New mediaCyber journalism pioneers and media organizations of the fieldInternet as mass medium - New media and Networked society - Social Networks - New Media and Digital devideIntroduction to online journalism - major news portals - online news papers, journals, periodicals - online editions of national and vernacular news papers - features, USP, advantages, limitationsJournalism in New media - New media communication - New Media for social changeNew Media cyber journalists profession, practice, qualifications, trainings, qualities and skillsPrint editions - online editions
Administrative
100 Marks
Divisional Accountant
The Divisional Accountant post is for the Kerala General Service, and recruitment is conducted by the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC).
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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
Sec 1
Arts: Famous Places, Institutions, Personalities, Artistes and Writers related to origin, development, extension, and practice of these Art FormsArts: Important Audio Visual Art Forms of KeralaCulture: Kerala - Cultural Centres, Worship Places, Cultural Leaders and their ContributionsCulture: Kerala - Important Celebrations -Places associated with such Celebrations, Important FestivalsLiterature: Beginning of Journalism in Kerala – Pioneers, Journals and PublicationsLiterature: Famous Awards/ Honours – Writers and their worksLiterature: Famous Quotes – Books and AuthorsLiterature: Famous Works and CharactersLiterature: Main works of Literature related to each movement and their authorsLiterature: Malayalam - Important Literary Movements – Icons and their first worksLiterature: Malayalam Cinema - Origin, Development, Milestones, Pioneers, National AwardsLiterature: Malayalam Writers who won the Jnanpith Award and related factsLiterature: Writers - Pen name and Nick nameSports: Asian Games, Afro-Asian Games, CommonWealth Games, SAF Games – Venues, Countries, Performance of India, other factsSports: Famous Sports personalities of Kerala, India and World – their Sports Events, achievements and awardsSports: Famous Trophies – Related Events and Sports ItemsSports: Games - Events, Players, AchievementsSports: Important Awards – Corresponding Fields, WinnersSports: Important Terms associated with various Sports and GamesSports: National GamesSports: National Sports / Games, Events of various CountriesSports: Number of Players in Important Sports ItemsSports: Olympics - Basic Facts, Venues / Countries, Famous Performances and Personalities- India in Olympics-Winter Olympics & Para OlympicsComputer Networks: Network Devices – Media, Switch, Hub, Router, Bridge, Gateway (Uses of each)Computer Networks: Types of networks – LAN, WAN, MAN (Features and application area)Cyber Crimes and Cyber Laws: IT Act and Other laws (Awareness level)Cyber Crimes and Cyber Laws: Types of crimes (Awareness level)Hardware: Input Devices (Names and uses)Hardware: Memory devices - Primary and Secondary (Examples, Features)Hardware: Output Devices (Names and uses/features)Internet: Services – WWW, E-mail, Search engines (Examples and purposes)Internet: Social Media (Examples and features)Internet: Web Designing – Browser, HTML (Basics only)Software: Basics of programming – Types of instructions (Input, Output, Store, Control transfer) (Languages need not be considered)Software: Classification – System software and Application softwareSoftware: Operating System – Functions and examplesSoftware: Popular Application software packages – Word processors, Spreadsheets, Database packages, Presentation, Image editors (Uses, features and fundamental concepts of each)Act and Rules regarding Consumer ProtectionBureaucracy –Features and FunctionE_GovernanceElection – Political PartiesGovernment – Executive, Judiciary, LegislatureHuman RightsHuman Rights OrganizationsIndian Civil ServiceInformation Commission and Right to information ActLabour and EmploymentLand ReformsLokpal & LokayukthaNational Rural Employment PoliciesProtection of women, Children, and Old age PeoplePublic AdministrationSocial SecuritySocial WelfareSocio-Economic Statistical DataState Civil ServiceWatershed ManagementBudgetConsumer Protection & RightsEconomic Sectors of ProductionFactors of ProductionFiscal PolicyFive Year PlansIndian Economic PlanningNational IncomeNITI AayogPer Capita IncomePublic ExpenditurePublic revenueReserve Bank & FunctionsTax and Non Tax revenueTypes and Functions of Economic InstitutionsBasics of Geography: Atmosphere -RocksBasics of Geography: ContinentsBasics of Geography: Earth StructureBasics of Geography: Geographic Information SystemBasics of Geography: Global IssuesBasics of Geography: Global warmingBasics of Geography: LandformsBasics of Geography: MapsBasics of Geography: Oceans and its various movementsBasics of Geography: Pressure Belt and WindsBasics of Geography: Remote SensingBasics of Geography: Temperature and SeasonsBasics of Geography: Topographic Maps and SignsBasics of Geography: various forms of PollutionsBasics of Geography: World Nations and its specific featuresINDIA: AgricultureINDIA: ClimateINDIA: Costal PlainINDIA: Energy SourcesINDIA: Minerals and IndustriesINDIA: Natural VegetationINDIA: Northern Great PlainINDIA: Northern Mountain RegionINDIA: Peninsular PlateauINDIA: PhysiographyINDIA: RiversINDIA: States and Its featuresINDIA: Transport system – Road- Water- Railway- AirKerala: Agriculture and research centersKerala: ClimateKerala: Districts and Its featuresKerala: Energy SourcesKerala: Minerals and IndustriesKerala: Natural VegetationKerala: PhysiographyKerala: RiversKerala: Transport system – Road- Water- Railway- AirKerala: Wild lifeINDIA: Development in Science, Education, and TechnologyINDIA: Establishment of the BritishINDIA: Extremist Movement in IndiaINDIA: First War of IndependenceINDIA: Foreign policyINDIA: Formation of INCINDIA: Independent Movement & Mahatma GandhiINDIA: India's independent- Post independent period-State reorganizationINDIA: Literature and Art during the freedom struggleINDIA: Medieval IndiaINDIA: NewspapersINDIA: Political History after 1951INDIA: Political History-Administrative reforms- ContributionsINDIA: Social Reform movementINDIA: Swadeshi MovementKERALA: Arrival of Europeans-Contributions of EuropeansKERALA: History of Travancore from Marthanda Varma to Sree ChithirathirunnalKERALA: Literary Sources of Kerala HistoryKERALA: National movement in KeralaKERALA: Political and Social History of Kerala after 1956KERALA: Social and Religious Reform movementKERALA: United Kerala MovementWORLD: American War of IndependenceWORLD: Chinese revolutionWORLD: French revolutionWORLD: Great revolution in EnglandWORLD: Political History after second World warWORLD: Russian RevolutionWORLD: UNO and other International OrganizationCitizenshipConcurrent ListConstituent AssemblyConstitutional AmendmentsConstitutional Institutions and their FunctionsDirective principlesEmergencyFundamental DutiesFundamental RightsPanchayath RajPreambleState ListUnion ListEnergy requirement and efficiency: Energy Policy of India – Govt. Policies and ProgrammesEnergy requirement and efficiency: Energy Security and Nuclear Policy of IndiaEnergy requirement and efficiency: India's existing energy needs and deficit, India's energy resources and dependenceEnergy requirement and efficiency: Renewable and Non-renewable energy resourcesEnvironmental Science: Biodiversity – its importance and concernsEnvironmental Science: Climate change, International initiatives (Policies, Protocols) and India's commitmentEnvironmental Science: Developments in Biotechnology, Green Technology and NanotechnologyEnvironmental Science: Environmental Hazards, Pollution, Carbon Emission, Global WarmingEnvironmental Science: Forest and wildlife – Legal framework for Forest and Wildlife Conservation in IndiaEnvironmental Science: Issues and concerns related to environment, its legal aspects, policies and treaties for the protection of environment at the National and the International level, Environment protection for sustainable developmentEnvironmental Science: Western Ghats, Features, Characteristics and issuesScience and Technology: Human body, Public Health and Community Medicine, Food and Nutrition, Health CareScience and Technology: Institutes and Organization in India promoting integration of S&T and Innovation, their activities and contributions, Contribution of Prominent Indian ScientistsScience and Technology: Nature and scope of Science and Technology, Relevance of S&T, National policy on S&T and innovations, Basics of everyday scienceTechnology in Space and Defence: DRDO-vision, mission and activitiesTechnology in Space and Defence: Evolution of Indian Space Programme, ISRO - it's activities and achievements, various Satellite Programmes
Elementary Book Keeping
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Module 1: Book Keeping up to Trial Balance: Introduction to Accounting - Meaning and Definition – Need – Importance- Advantage - Book-keeping and Accountancy- Limitations of Accounting – Systems of Accounting – Basic Terms of Accounting – Journal and Subsidiary books – Posting in Ledger – Balancing of Accounts -Preparation of Trial Balance – Rectification of ErrorsModule 10: Double Account System: Double Account System – Meaning and Definition – Features of Double Account System – Difference between Single Account System and Double Account System – Final Accounts of Double Account System – Clear Profit - Reasonable Return – Disposal of Surplus – Advantages and Disadvantages of Double Account SystemModule 2: Trading and Profit & Loss Accounts and Balance sheet: Trading Account – Meaning and Definition – Purpose- Profit and Loss Account – Meaning and Definition – Purpose – Difference between Trading Account and Profit and Loss Account – Balance sheet – Adjusting Entries – Opening Entries – Closing EntriesModule 3: Depreciation, Sinking Fund, Reserves, Reserve Funds, Secret Reserve: Depreciation – Meaning and Definition – Causes – Methods of Depreciation – Reserves – Meaning- General Reserve and Specific Reserve- Reserve Fund – Reserve Fund Vs Sinking Fund- Secret Reserve – Advantage – DisadvantagesModule 4: Bill of Exchange, Promissory Notes, Cheques: Meaning – Definition – Kinds of Bill - Parties to a Bill – Maturity of Bill – Times of Acceptance – Negotiation of Bill – Endorsement – Kinds of Endorsement – Dishonour of Bill – Noting – Promissory Note – Meaning – Definition – Parties – Cheque – Meaning and Definition – Parties – Kinds of Cheque – Crossing of Cheque – Types of CrossingModule 5: Portions relating to Voyage Account: Voyage Account – Important Terms – Freight - Primage – Passage Money – Address Commission – Port Charges – Bunker Cost – Stevedoring Charges – Voyage in Progress (Incomplete Voyage)Module 6: Self-Balancing Ledgers: Meaning and Definition – Objects of Self-Balancing Ledgers – Working of the System – Control AccountsModule 7: Capital and Revenue, Revenue Account, Receipts and Payments Accounts, Income and Expenditure Account: Capital Receipt – Revenue Receipt- Capital expenditure – Revenue expenditure – Deferred Revenue expenditure - Receipt and Payment Account – Income and Expenditure Account – Differentiate between Income and Expenditure Account and Receipt and Payment AccountModule 8: Manufacturing and Working Accounts and Cost Book Mining Company: Manufacturing Account – Meaning and Definition – Prime Cost – Cost of Production – Working Accounts – Meaning - Preparation – Cost Book Mining Company - Its PreparationModule 9: Cost Accounts: Classes of Cost Accounts – Objects of Cost Accounts – Labour in Costing System – Methods of Payment of Wages – Materials in Costing System – Overhead Allocation, Apportionment and Re-apportionment of Overhead – Reconciliation with Final Accounts – Job Costing – Process Costing - Batch Costing – Contract Costing
Arithmetic and Mensuration
Sec 3
Module 1: Number system: Factors and multiples, cyclicity, divisibility, remainders, prime and composite numbers. Real Numbers- rational numbers, irrationality and decimal representations, Division algorithm, Fundamental theorem of arithmeticModule 10: Simple and Compound Interest: Problems related to simple and compound interestModule 11: Statistics: Definitions, Frequency distribution, cumulative frequency distribution, graphical representation (bar graph, histogram, and frequency polygon), arithmetic meanModule 12: Mathematics in Commerce: Shares, Trading in shares, dividends, debentures, banking, accounts-saving, current, recurring, fixed, sales tax, and value added taxModule 13: Circles: Secant and tangent, area of segment, angles in alternate segments, cyclic quadrilaterals, area of sector, applications of area related to circle, circumferenceModule 14: Triangles and Quadrilateral: Types of triangles and quadrilaterals, properties, midpoint theorem, area, perimeter, Pythagoras theorem, anglesModule 15: Solids: Surface area and volume of solidsModule 16: Similar and Congruence triangles: Problems related to similarity and congruenceModule 17: Trigonometry: Angle of elevation and depression, Problems on height and distance, Trigonometric ratios, Trigonometric identitiesModule 18: Coordinate Geometry: Distance between two points, internal and external division, centroid, in-center, straight lines- various formsModule 19: Time, Speed, Distance and Work: Problems related to time speed distance and workModule 2: Polynomials: Degree, Classification, Remainder theorem, Factor theorem, division algorithm for polynomials, zeros and coefficients of polynomialModule 20: Sets: Description of sets, Types of sets, Venn diagram, operation on setModule 3: Quadratic Equations: Roots, Methods for finding roots (Factorization, completing squares, quadratic formula), Nature of roots, relation between roots an coefficientsModule 4: System of linear equations in two variables: Methods (Graphical, substitution, elimination, cross multiplication), conditions for solvabilityModule 5: Squares and square roots, Cubes and cube roots: Methods for finding square roots and cube rootsModule 6: Arithmetic Progression: Basic concepts, General term, sum of arithmetic progressionModule 7: Profit, Loss and discount: Problems related to profit, loss and discountModule 8: Ratios and Proportions: Problems related to ratios and proportionModule 9: Percentage: Important concepts, successive changes in percentage
English Language
Sec 4
Abstract NounsCount/Un-count NounsPossessive PronounsSingular / plural NounsSpellingAdjectivesIdioms and PhrasesJumbled SentencePrepositionsPronounsIrregular VerbsPast PerfectPresent PerfectPresent SimpleSimple PastActive / PassiveAdverbsAuxiliary / ModalsPhrasal VerbsReported Speech
Medical
100 Marks
Assistant Professor (Genito Urinary Surgery (Urology))
The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) invites applications for the post of Assistant Professor in Genito Urinary Surgery (Urology) in Medical Education.
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RENAL FAILURE
Sec 1
Acute and chronic renal failureObstructive uropathyRenal transplantation
ADRENAL GLAND
Sec 2
Adrenal diseases, evaluation and managementAdrenal imaging
BASIC SCIENCES
Sec 3
Anatomy of genitourinary tractDevelopment of genitourinary tractRenal physiologyUrinary tract imaging
PAEDIATRIC UROLOGY
Sec 4
Congenital anomalies of genitourinary tract, evaluation and management
ANDROLOGY
Sec 5
Erectile dysfunctionMale infertilitypriapism
Urinary stone disease
Sec 6
Etiology, pathogenesis,evaluation,management
Laparoscopy and robotic surgery in urology
Sec 7
Laparoscopy and robotic surgery in urology
URO ONCOLOGY
Sec 8
Molecular genetics and cancer biology of genitourinary cancersPenile cancersProstate cancerRenal tumoursTesticular tumoursUrinary bladder tumours
NEUROUROLOGY
Sec 9
Neurogenic bladderUrinary incontinenceurodynamics
BPH
Sec 10
Pathology, clinical features, evaluation, medical management, minimally invasive management, surgical management
Recent advances in urology
Sec 11
Recent advances in urology
Trauma to genitourinary tract
Sec 12
Stricture urethra
FEMALE UROLOGY
Sec 13
Urinary tract fistulaeUrological complications in pregnancy
Urinary tract infections and tuberculosis of genitourinary tract
Sec 14
Urinary tract infections and tuberculosis of genitourinary tract
Medical
100 Marks
Assistant Professor in Pharmacology
The Kerala PSC Assistant Professor in Pharmacology exam recruits qualified candidates for the Medical Education Department. The selection process includes a written test and an interview.
75m
10s
#kerala-psc#assistant-professor#pharmacology#medical-education#postgraduate-level
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MODULE II - AUTONOMIC AND NEUROPHARMACOLOGY
Sec 1
Adrenergic and cholinergic neurohumoral transmission and drugs modulating it.Cholinergic agonists and antagonists, Neuromuscular blockers, Ganglion blockers, Adrenergic agonists and antagonistsCNS stimulants, Analeptics, Cognition enhancers.Drugs of abuse and Drug dependence.Local AnestheticsNeurotransmitters of Central Nervous system, Sedative hypnotics, Alcohol, General anesthetics and Preanesthetic medication, Antiepileptic drugs, AntiParkinsonian drugs, Drugs for other neurodegenerative disorders.Psychopharmacology (Antipsychotic drugs, Antidepressants, Lithium, Anti anxiety drugs)
MODULE IV - ENDOCRINE PHARMACOLOGY
Sec 2
Adrenocorticosteroids and Adrenocortical antagonistsAgents that affect bone mineral homeostasis.Androgens, Oestrogens, Progestins and their antagonists.Drugs for Contraception, Drugs for infertility, Drugs acting on uterus.Endocrine Pancreas and treatment of Diabetes Mellitus and Hypoglycemia.Hypothalamus and Pituitary hormones.Thyroid and Antithyroid drugs
MODULE 1 - GENERAL PHARMACOLOGY
Sec 3
Adverse drug reactions and PharmacovigilanceDefinitions, Nature & source of drugs, Classification and Nomenclature of drugs, Essential drug concept, Rational drug use, Fixed drug combinations, Evidence based medicine.Dosage forms, Routes of drug administration, New drug delivery systems.Drug discovery - From Medicinal plants to Computer aided drug designDrug InteractionsDrug therapy in extremes of age and in special situationsPharmacodynamics – Drug receptors, Molecular mechanisms of drug action, factors modifying drug action, Therapeutic drug monitoring, Therapeutic index.Pharmacogenetics, Pharmacogenomics, Gene therapy, Chronopharmacology, Orphan drugs, Over the counter drugs, Generic drugs.Pharmacokinetics - Membrane transporters, Drug absorption, Distribution, Biotransformation, Excretion, Kinetics of Elimination.Phases of clinical trial and official regulations, Good clinical practice.
MODULE VII - CHEMOTHERAPY OF MALIGNANCY
Sec 4
Antibodies, CAR T cells and protein to treat cancerGeneral principles, Alkylating agents, Platinum coordination complexes, AntimetabolitesHormones and Hormone related agents in treatment of cancer.Metronomic chemotherapyNatural products in cancer chemotherapy, Anticancer AntibioticsProtein kinase inhibitors and pathway- targeted small molecules
MODULE VI - ANTIMICROBIALS AND CHEMOTHERAPY
Sec 5
Antifungal drugs, Antiviral and Antiretroviral drugsAntimalarial drugs, Anthelmintic drugsAntimycobacterial drugs (including TB, Leprosy)Antiprotozoal drugs (including Antiamoebic drugs)Beta lactam antibiotics (Penicillins, Cephalosporins, Carbapenems, Monobactam)General principles of antimicrobial therapySulfonamides, Trimethoprim, Cotrimoxazole, FluoroquinolonesTetracyclines, Chloramphenicol, Aminoglycosides, Macrolides, Lincosamides, Glycopeptide and polypetide antimicrobials, Streptogramins, Oxazolidinones, Pleuromutilins and other miscellaneous antimicrobials.Treatment of COVID 19Treatment of Sexually transmitted diseases.Treatment of Urinary tract infection, Urinary antiseptics
MODULE III - CARDIOVASCULAR AND RENAL PHARMACOLOGY, DRUGS ACTING ON BLOOD
Sec 6
Antihypertensive drugs, Anti anginal drugs and treatment of Myocardial infarction.Coagulants, Anticoagulants, Styptics, Antiplatelet drugs, Fibrinolytics and Antifibrinolytics.Diuretics and AntidiureticsDrug treatment of Shock and Peripheral Vascular disease.Drugs for treatment of Heart failure, Anti Arrhythmic drugs.Hematinics and Hematopoietic growth factors.Treatment of Dyslipidemias
MODULE VIII - MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS
Sec 7
Antiseptics, Disinfectants, EctoparasiticidesDermatological PharmacologyDrug treatment of Obesity.Drugs for Erectile Dysfunction.Immune System, Immunostimulants and ImmunosuppressantsOccupational and Environmental pesticides, Food adulterants, Pollutants, Insect repellents, Herbal medicines, Dietary supplements, NutraceuticalsOcular Pharmacology (including treatment of Glaucoma)Toxicology - Drug treatment of poisonings, Heavy metal Poisonings and chelating agentsVaccines, Antisera and Immunoglobulins.Vitamins, Minerals, Antioxidants and Enzymes in therapy.
MODULE IX - EXPERIMENTAL PHARMACOLOGY, BIOASSAY, STATISTICS
Sec 8
CCSEA, Composition and functions of Institutional animal ethics committee, Good laboratory practice, Ethics in animal research.Common laboratory animals, Anesthetics used in animals, Physiological salt solutions, Levers used in animal experiments, Care and handling of laboratory animals, Types and methods of breeding, Restraining of animals and blood collection techniques, Methods of euthanasia, Toxicity studies, Drug screening methodsDose response curve, Cumulative Dose response curveRecombinant DNA technology, HPLC, PCR, Other Instruments used in animal experiments.Bioassay, Immunoassay, ELISAStatistics
MODULE V – GASTROINTESTINAL AND RESPIRATORY PHARMACOLOGY, INFLAMMATION, AUTACOIDS
Sec 9
Drug treatment of Constipation and Diarrhoea.Drug treatment of CoughDrug treatment of Peptic Ulcer, Gastroesophageal reflux disease.Emetics and AntiemeticsHistamine, Serotonin and their antagonists, Ergot alkaloids, Prostaglandins, LeuKotrienes, Platelet activating factor, Plasma kinins, Thromboxane and related compoundsInflammatory bowel disease, Irritable bowel syndrome, Biliary and Pancreatic disordersNitric oxide and Vasoactive Peptides.Non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs, Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis and GoutTreatment of Bronchial Asthma and Chronic obstructive Pulmonary disease
MODULE X - RECENT ADVANCES IN PHARMACOLOGY
Sec 10
Ethnopharmacology, Ecopharmacology, Reverse pharmacology, Photopharmacology, Drug repositioning, Biosimilars, Hemovigilance, Cosmetovigilance, Materiovigilance, Therapeutic audit, Pharmacoeconomics, Pharmacoepidemiology, Drug utilization studies, Drug information services, Translational pharmacology, Antibiotic stewardship...Recent trends in treatment of various diseases, Pharmacology of Newer drugs
Medical
100 Marks
Assistant Professor in General Medicine
The Kerala Public Service Commission recruits eligible candidates for the post of Assistant Professor in General Medicine in the Medical Education Department.
75m
20s
#kerala-psc#assistant-professor#general-medicine#medical-education#post-graduate-level
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Respiratory System
Sec 1
Approach to a patient of respiratory system involvement, pulmonary function tests, arterial blood gases, bronchoscopy, imaging studies, pulmonary angiography, therapeutic interventions: pulmonary artery embolisation/ video assisted thoracic surgery/ thoracotomy/ mediastinoscopy, diseases of the upper airway including avian influenza, bronchial asthma, occupational lung diseases, pneumoconioses, organic dusts & environmental carcinogens, pneumonia, bronchiectasis, obstructive airways diseases, interstitial lung diseases, diseases of the pleura: effusion/ pneumothorax/ empyema/ haemothorax, air pollution, respiratory failure, adult respiratory distress syndrome, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), mechanical ventilation, mediastinal diseases, infections including tuberculosis, tumors, primary and metastatic carcinomas, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, eosinophilic pneumonias, pulmonary hypertension, sleep apnea, pulmonary thromboembolism, lung transplant.
Emergency Medicine
Sec 2
Basic and advanced life support, disaster management, use and maintenance of equipment used in life support, acute sever asthma, status epilepticus, poisonings, heart failure, shock, acute myocardial infarction, angina, arrhythmias, hypertensive emergencies, medical emergencies in pregnancy, gastro-intestinal bleeding, hepatic encephalopathy, acute gastroenteritis, hemoptyses, obstructive airways disease, tension pneumothorax, adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), respiratory failure, corpulmonale, stroke, subarachnoid haemorrhage, oliguria/ anuria, coma, pneumonia, meningitis, infections, sepsis syndromes, multi-organ failure, bleeding manifestations, endocrine emergencies, electric shock, poisonings, snakebite, scorpion stings, anaphylaxis, nuclear/ biological/ chemical exposures, toxidromes, rabies, burns, strangulation, interventions and procedures: mechanical ventilation/ temporary cardiac pacing/ invasive monitoring/ needle and tube thoracostomy/ cricothyrotomy.
Hematology
Sec 3
Bleeding & coagulation disorders: Approach and investigations in patients with bleeding disorders, hemophilia, von willebrand's disease, immune thrombocytopenic purpura, vascular purpuras, henochschonlein purpura, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, disseminated intravascular coagulation, anticoagulant and anti-platelet therapy.Miscellaneous: Approach to a patient with thrombosis, blood groups, transfusion related diseases, blood transfusion reactions, blood component therapy,hematological manifestations of systemic diseases, drug induced hematological disorders, hypersplenism, chemotherapy, bone narrow transplantation, thrombophilias, platelet function disorders, estimation of hemoglobin/ total and differential white cell count/ erythrocyte sedimentation rate, preparation and staining of blood smears.Red cell disorders: Approach to a patient with anemia, nutritional, iron deficiency, aplastic, megaloblastic, haemolytic anemia, (special emphasis on thalassemia &sickle cell anemia), hereditary spherocytosis, and anemia of chronicdisease, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuina, myelodysplastic syndromes, iron overload, and sideroblastic anaemias.White cell disorders: Eosinophilia, febrile neutropenia, approach to a patient with splenomegaly & lymphadenopathy, lymphomas, multiple myeloma & related plasma cell disorders, leukemias, hairy cell leukemia.
Disorders Bone & Mineral Metabolism
Sec 4
Calcium and phosphorous homeostasis, parathroid gland disorders, vitamin-D in health & disease, metabolic bone disease, osteoprosis, osteomalacia, endocrine hormonal influences on bone metabolism, phosphorus metabolism, hypophosphatemia, hyperphosphatemia, disorders of magnesium metabolism, Paget's disease of bone, osteomyelitis, bone dysplasias, osteoarthritis, spondylosis, bone in systemic diseases.
Critical Care
Sec 5
Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, non-invasive and invasive cardiovascular monitoring, circulatory failure, heart failure, acute myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism, respiratory failure, pulmonary aspiration, nosocomial pneumonia, mechanical ventilation, toxicology, renal failure, status epilepticus, Guillian Barre syndrome, myaesthenia, use of blood products, intravenous immunoglobulins, plasmapheresis, hyperthermia, hypothermia, diabetic ketoacidosis, addisonian crisis, myxedema coma, endotracheal intubation, pacemakers, strokes, subarachnoid haemorrhage, near-drowning, circulatory and ventilatory support in adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), asthma, obstructive airways disease, renal replacement therapy.
Fluid & Electrolyte
Sec 6
Choice of intravenous fluids, plasma expanders, potassium/ calcium/ sodium/ magnesium/ phosphate disorders, acid base balance and disorders.
Poisonings
Sec 7
Diagnosis and management of specific and unknown poisonings, universal & specific antidotes, acids and alkalis, kerosene, petroleum products, organophosphates and carbamates, household disinfectants, mosquito repellants, aluminium phosphide, zinc phosphide, yellow phosphorus, heavy metals, paracetamol, barbiturates, snake and scorpion bites, botulism, drug over-dosages, international classification of poisonous chemicals, environmental hazards and poisonings, industrial toxicology, toxidromes, nuclear, biological, chemical warfare.
Endocrine
Sec 8
Disorders of adrenal cortex: Regulation of secretion of glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids & adrenal sex hormones, adrenal insufficiency, Cushing's syndrome, pheochromocytoma.Disorders of anterior pituitary: Anatomy & physiology of various hormones & their regulation, acromegaly, gigantism, sheehan's syndrome.Disorders of glucose metabolism: Glucose metabolism, physiology of insulin & glucagon secretion, glucose tolerance test, diabetes mellitus, insulin preparations, hypoglycemia, glycosuria of causes other than diabetes mellitus, glucagon secreting tumors.Disorders of posterior pituitary: Anatomy and physiology, diabetes insipidus, syndrome of inappropriate anti-diuretic hormone (SIADH) secretion, obesity.Miscellaneous: Dwarfism, Frohlich's syndrome, Lawrence Moon Biedel syndrome, anorexia nervosa & bulimia, hypothalmus in health & disease, Conn's disease, gynaecomastia, non-puerperal galactorrhoea, multiple endocrine neoplasia syndromes, hirsutism, adreno-genital syndromes, disorders of sexual differentiation.Thyroid gland & its disorders: Iodine metabolism, anatomy & physiology of thyroid gland, thyroid function tests, goiter, hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, myxedema, cretinism, thyroid carcinoma, other rare syndromes of thyroid dysfunction.
Cardio-Vascular System
Sec 9
ECG & it's interpretation, diagnosis of arrhythmias & their management,ischaemic heart disease, hypertension, rheumatic fever & rheumatic heart disease, congenital heart diseases, heart failure, pericardial diseases, peripheral vascular diseases, deep vein thrombosis, cardiomyopathies, principles of echocardiography & abnormalities in common disorders, pacemakers, nuclear medicine in cardio-vascular disorders, tumors of the heart, aneurysm & dissection of the aorta, thoracic outlet syndrome, cardiac catheterisation, cardiac interventions.
Ethical & Legal Issues in Medicine
Sec 10
Importance and procedures of informed consent, emergency & life saving intervention & treatment, information to be given to patient & relatives, rights of patients including confidentiality, withdrawing life support systems, organ transplant from cadaver, euthanasia, consumers protection act, clinical decisions for a patient who lacks decision of signing of will, ethics committee & its role in medical research, procedures (medico legal) followed in cases of poisoning, suspected rape, adverse reaction to drugs and interventions, absconded patients, in-hospital injuries and suicide, treatment of pregnant patients with drug and interventions likely to cause fetal harm, cloning, stem cells usage and preservation, crimes performed by addicts.
Nervous System
Sec 11
Investigations: lumbar puncture/ cerebrospinal fluid examination/ electroencephalography/evoked potentials/ nerve conduction studies/ electromyography/ imaging studies/angiography, migraine, seizures/ epilepsy, cerebrovascular diseases, sub-arachnoid haemorrhage, dementia, extra pyramidal disorders, Parkinson's disease, motor neurone disease, disorders of cranial nerves, meniers syndrome, benign positional vertigo, diseases of the spinal cord, cranio-vertebral anomalies, tumors of the nervous system, demyelinating diseases, meningitis, infections of nervous system, nutritional and metabolic disorders, central pontine myelinolysis, Wernicke's encephalopathy, alcoholic cerebral degeneration, pellagra, subacute combined degeneration, polyneuropathies, acute and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathies, diabetic neuropathies, mononeuritis multiplex, mononeuropathy, leprosy, neuromuscular junction disorders including myasthenia gravis, myopathies (hereditary/ endocrine/ metabolic/ thyroid diseases/ parathyroid diseases/ diabetes mellitis), periodic paralysis, approach to a patient paralysis, dizziness & vertigo, diplopia, syncope and transient loss of consciousness, involuntary movements, delerium, ataxia, parasthesias & sensory loss, unconsciousness, bowel & bladder abnormalities, progressive supranuclear palsy, dystonia, spinocerebeller ataxia, drug induced movement disorders, inherited ataxia, traumatic injuries, subdural & epidural hematoma, radiation & chemotherapy in treatment of nervous system tumours, subdural empyema, progressive multifocal leucoencephalopathy, subacute sclerosing pan encephalitis, progressive rubella, panencephalitis, kuru, molecular treatment of neurological disorders, disorders of the autonomic nervous system, details of traumatic injuries to skull & spine, hereditary & metabolic disorders of late onset, mitochondrial myopathies, lipid storage disorders.
Hepato-Biliary System
Sec 12
Liver function tests, jaundice, hepatitis, cirrhosis of liver, portal hypertension, hepatic encephalopathy, hematemesis, amoebic hepatitis, granulomatous hepatitis, hydatid cyst, primary and metastic carcinomas, liver transplant, gall bladder diseases: cholelithiasis/ cholecystitis/ diseases of bile-duct/ cholangiocarcinoma.
Pregnancy Medicine
Sec 13
Maternal & foetal physiology, principles of maternal morbidity & fetal outcome, medical disorders during pregnancy, infections in pregnancy, metabolic disorders, hyponatremia, thyroid disorder, hypertension and eclampsia, renal failure, disseminated intravascular coagulation, diabetes, valvular heart disease, bronchial asthma, cardiomyopathies, jaundice, HIV/AIDS, hypercoagulable state and its sequelae and complications, cortical venous sinus thrombosis in pregnancy, post-partum sepsis, aminotic fluid embolisation, Epilepsy, drugs in pregnancy, poisonings in pregnancy, smoking, alcoholism, surgery and pregnancy, psychiatric diseases in pregnancy, medical disorders and infertility, genetic disorders & genetic counseling, ethical issues in pregnancy (brain death).
Immunology
Sec 14
Normal immune system and its functions, hypersensitivity reactions, T-cell mediated diseases, mechanism of tissue damage, cytokine mediated injury, cytokine inhibitors, interaction of T and B cells, complement system, apoptosis, immunotherapy, immunomodulators, immunosuppressive agents, monoclonal antibodies, stem cell transplant in immune disorders, HLA system, primary immune deficiency diseases, amyloidosis, disorders of immediate type hypersensitivity, biological response modifiers, immunologically mediated skin disorders.
Rheumatology
Sec 15
Pathophysiology of inflammation, autoantibody revelance in disease processes, rheumatoid arthritis including extra-articular manifestations, glucocorticoid therapy in connective tissue diseases, systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE), organ targeted therapy, vasculitides, ankylosing spondylitis, reactive arthritis, undifferentiated spondyloarthropathy, polyarteritis nodosa, Wegener's granulomatosis, Churg Strauss disease, Takayasu's arteritis, cutaneous vasculitis, imaging techniques in systemic vasculitis, approach to acute and chronic monoarthritis & polyarthritis, diagnostic imaging in joint disease, crystal arthropathies, gout, infectious arthritis, infections in patients with connective tissue diseases, anti-phospholipid antibody syndrome (APLA), drug induced rheumatic diseases, scleroderma, sarcoidosis, fibromyalgias, haemophilic arthropathy, dermatomyositis, polymyositis, overlap syndromes, sjogrens syndrome, calcium oxalate deposition disease, psoriatic arthritis, neuropathic joint disease, osteoarthritis.
Gastrointestenal Tract
Sec 16
Peptic ulcer disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, gastritis, endoscopy, radiological procedures, infections, inflammatory bowel disease, functional gut disorders, motility disorders, malabsorption syndromes, pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, malignancy. Kidney Renal failure, renal replacement therapies, hematuria, proteinuria, polyuria, oliguria, anuria, contrast nephropathy, urinary tract infections, glomerulonephritis, nephritic syndromes, tubulo-interstitial diseases, kidney in systemic diseases, tumours of the urinary tract, renal calculous disease, barter's syndrome, fabry's disease, malignancy.
Radiology
Sec 17
Roengenograms of chest/ abdomen/ spine/ skull/ paranasal sinuses/ bones and joints, computerized tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) imagings, angiography, digital substraction angiography, imaging techniques for hepatobiliary system, barium studies, intravenous urography, scintigraphy, radionuclide imaging of kidney/ bone/ heart/ liver/lung/ gall bladder/ thyroid/ parathyroid/ whole body, echocardiography, ventriculography, positron emission tomography (PET) scan, lymphangiography, cardiac catheterization, ultrasound, color doppler, developing and newer imaging techniques.
Infectious Diseases
Sec 18
Sepsis syndromes, pyrexia of unknown origin, infective endocarditis, acute infectious diarrhoeal diseases & food poisoning, infections of the urinary tract, infections of skin/muscle/ soft tissues, infections in intravenous drug abusers, hospital acquired infections, infection control in hospital, bacterial infections, specific infections: pneumococcal/ staphyloccal/ tetanus/ streptococcal/ diphtheria/ botulism/ gas gangrene/ meningococcal/ gonococcal/ salmonella/ shigella/ vibrio cholera/ brucella/ plague/ syphilis/ mycobacteria/ leptospira/ mycoplasma/ pseudomonas/ helicobacter pylori, viruses: herpes/ varicella/ ebstein barr virus/ cytomegalo virus/ rabies/ respiratory viruses/ influenza/ measles/ mumps/ rubella/ arboviruses, fungal: candidiasis/ aspergillosis/ mucormycosis, parasites: ameobiasis/ giardiasis/ pneumocystis carinii/ malaria/ leishnianiasis/ cryptosporidium/ microspondium/ isospora/ filariasis/ neurocysticerosis/ worm infestations, tropical diseases, pancreatitis, osteomyelitis, infections due to bites/ scratches/ burns, tularemia, pertussis, bartonellosis, arenaviruses, moraxella, legionella, nocardia, actinomycetes, borellia, chlamydiae, rickettsia, newer emerging infections: avian influenza, chikungunya, others.HIV/AIDS: Aetiology & pathogenesis, clinical presentations, modes of transmission, universal precautions, opportunistic infections, management and treatment of the disease, opportunistic infections, complications, antiretroviral therapy, prophylaxis: post exposure and of opportunistic infections, recent advances, historical record.
Geriatric Medicine
Sec 19
Theories of ageing, demographic patterns (world / Asia / India) and their significance to health care system, physiological changes in the elderly, diseases in elderly, pharmacotherapy in the elderly, rehabilitation, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, psychotherapy, legal aspects (elderly abuse), psychiatric illnesses in elderly population, geriatric assessment, geriatric emergencies.
Granulomatous Diseases
Sec 20
Tuberculosis, leprosy, syphilis, sarcoidosis, Wegener's granulomatosis, histoplasmosis, coccidoidomycosis, mucocutaneous leishmeniasis, midline granuloma, lymphomatous granuloma, pseudotumor of the orbit.
Medical
100 Marks
Assistant Professor in Cardio Vascular and Thoracic Surgery
The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) invites applications for the post of Assistant Professor in Cardio Vascular and Thoracic Surgery in Medical Education Department.
120m
10s
#kerala-psc#assistant-professor#cardiothoracic-surgery#medical-education#post-graduate-level
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VASCULAR SURGERY AND ENDOVASCULAR THERAPY
Sec 1
Abdominal Aortic and Iliac Aneurysmabdominal vascular exposureAcute limb ischemiaAlterio genesis and Angio genesisAnticoagulant drugsAntiplatelet agentsArterial hemodynamicsAtherosclerosisAtherosclerotic risk factorsCerebrovascular diseaseCerebrovascular exposureClinical and Vascular laboratory evaluationEmbryology and Developmental AnatomyEndovascular Aneurysm repair techniqueEndovascular diagnostic techniqueEndovascular Therapeutic techniqueFenestrated and Branched Endograft treatment of Juxta renal, Para visceral, Thoracoabdominal and Aortic arch AneurysmGraft infection Anastomotic aneurysmsGraft thrombosisGrafts and Devices- Autogenous grafts, Prosthetic grafts, Biological Grafts, Bioengineered vascular grafts, Nonaortic Stents and Stent graftsHospital Readmission in Vascular SurgeryHypercoagulable stateIntimal hyperplasiaIntraoperative managementischemia reperfusionLaparoscopic and Robotic Aortic SurgeryLocal endovascular complication and their managementLower extremity Chronic arterial diseaseLower extremity vascular exposureLymphatic PathophysiologyNormal coagulation, coagulopathy and hemorrhageNovel and Evolving Aortic Endovascular devicesPeripheral and splanchnic aneurysmPost operative managementPreoperative evaluation and managementPulmonary embolismRenovascular diseaseRuptured Aortoiliac aneurysm and their ManagementSpinal operative exposureThoracic and Thoracoabdominal Aortic aneurysm and DissectionThoracic and Thoracoabdominal vascular exposureThrombo angiitis obliteransThrombolytic agentUpper extremity vascular exposureVascular imaging- Arteriography, Venography, Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Arteriography, Vascular PET/CT and SPECT/CT, Intra Vascular Ultra soundVascular malformationVascular traumaVenous complicationsVenous PathophysiologyVenous thromboembolic diseaseVessel wall Biology
DISEASE OF THE THORACIC ARTERIES AND VEIN
Sec 2
ACQUIRED DISEASE OF THE SYSTEMIC VEINSACUTE AORTIC DISSECTIONACUTE TRAUMATIC AORTIC DISRUPTIONCHRONIC AORTIC AND THORACOABDOMINAL AORTIC DISEASECONGENITAL HEART DISEASE IN THE ADULTAcute Massive Pulmonary EmbolismChronic Pulmonary Thromboembolic diseasePulmonary Artery AneurysmPulmonary Artery DissectionPulmonary Artery Tumors
CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE
Sec 3
ANATOMICALLY CORRECTED MALPOSITION OF THE GREAT ARTERIESAORTIC ATRESIA AND OTHER FORMS OF HYPOPLASTIC LEFT HEART PHYSIOLOGYAORTOPULMONARY WINDOWATRIAL SEPTAL DEFECT AND PARTIAL ANOMALOUS PULMONARY VENOUS CONNECTIONATRIOVENTRICULAR SEPTAL DEFECTCOARCTATION OF THE AORTA AND INTERRUPTED AORTIC ARCHCOMPLETE TRANSPOSITION OF THE GREAT ARTERIESCONGENITAL ANOMALIES OF THE CORONARY ARTERIESCOMPLETECONGENITAL AORTIC STENOSISCONGENITAL MITRAL VALVE DISEASECONGENITAL SINUS OF VALSALVA ANEURYSM AND AORTICO-LEFT VENTRICULAR TUNNELCONGENITALLY CORRECTED TRANSPOSITION OF THE GREAT ARTERIESCOR TRIATRIATUMDefinition, Historical note, Morphology, Clinical features and diagnostic criteria, Natural history, Technique of operation, Special features of Postoperative care, ResultDOBLE INLET VENTRICLE AND ATRETIC ATRIOVENTRICULAR VALVEDOUBLE OUTLET LEFT VENTRICLEDOUBLE OUTLET RIGHT VENTRICLEEBSTEIN ANOMALYORIGIN OF THE RIGHT OR LEFT PULMONARY ARTERY FROM THE ASCENDING AORTAPATENT DUCTUS ARTERIOSUSPULMONARY ATRESIA AND INTACT VENTRICULAR SEPTAMPULMONARY STENOSIS AND INTACT VENTRICULAR SEPTAMTOTAL ANOMALOUS PULMONARY VENOUS CONNECTIONTRICUSPID ATRESIA AND SINGLE-VENTRICLE PHYSIOLOGYTRUNCUS ARTERIOSUSUNROOFED CORONARY SINUS SYNDROMEVASCULAR RING AND SLINGVENTRICULAR SEPTAL DEFECTVENTRICULAR SEPTAL DEFECT WITH PULMONARY STENOSIS OR ATRESIA
Cardiac surgery- General considerations
Sec 4
Atrial septumCardiac chambers and Major vesselsCardiac valvesConduction systemcoronary arteriesterminology and classification of heart diseasesVentricular septumAnesthesia for Neonates and ChildAnesthetic Consultation for Adult Cardiovascular SurgeryClinical methodology of Cardiopulmonary BypassClinical Methodology of Hypothermic circulatory arrest and its AlternatHypothermic circulatory arrestWhole body perfusion during Cardiopulmonary BypassMyocardial Management during Cardiac Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypassbody temperatureCardiac tamponadeChylothoraxFluid, Electrolyte, and Caloric intakeInfectionPostperfusion and post cardiotomy syndromeCardiovascular subsystemEndocrine subsystemGastrointestinal subsystemHematologic subsystemImmune subsystemNeuropsychological subsystemPulmonary subsystemRenal subsystem
ACQUIRED VALVAR HEART DISEASE
Sec 5
Definition, History, Morphology, Clinical features and Diagnostic criteria, Natural history, Technique of operation, Special features of Postoperative Care, Results, Indications for Operation, Special Situations and ControversiesDefinition, History, Morphology, Clinical features and Diagnostic criteria, Natural history, Technique of operation, Special features of Postoperative Care, Results, Indications for Operation, Special Situations and ControversiesDefinition, History, Pathogenesis and Morphology, Clinical features and Diagnostic criteria, Natural history, Therapy and Technique of operation, Special features of Postoperative Care, Results, Indications for Operation, Special Situations and ControversiesDefinition, History, Morphology, Clinical features and Diagnostic criteria, Natural history, Technique of operation, Special features of Postoperative Care, Results, Indications for Operation, Special Situations and ControversiesMITRAL VALVE SURGERY WITH COEXISTING ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASEMITRAL VALVE SURGERY WITH COEXISTING TRICUSPID VALVE DISEASEDefinition, History, Morphology, Clinical features and Diagnostic criteria, Natural history, Technique of operation, Special features of Postoperative Care, Results, Indications for Operation, Special Situations and Controversies
THE CHEST CAGE
Sec 6
Bacterial infections of the lungs and Bronchial Compressive disordersAdjuvant chemotherapy for Lung cancerEpidemiology and carcinogenesisEx Vivo diagnosis of Lung CancerInvestigation and management of indeterminate Pulmonary NoduleLung cancer screeningMediastinal lymph node dissectionMultimodality Therapy for Non-small cell Lung CancerNovel therapeutic strategy for Non-small cell Lung CancerPathology of Carcinoma of the LungRadiation for Lung CancerResults of Surgical treatment of Non-Small cell Lung CancerSmall cell Lung CancerStaging of Lung CancerChest wall deformitiesChest wall reconstructionChest wall tumorsBullous and bleb diseases of the lungChronic pulmonary emboliCongenital parenchymal Lesions of the lungCongenital vascular lesions of the lungCOPD for CT surgeryPulmonary complication of Cystic FibrosisHernias of the chest wallInfections of the chest wallLUNG TRANSPLANTATIONcontrol of Vascular Obstructing SymptomatologyInvasive Diagnostic Investigations and Surgical ApproachesMass lesion in the MediastinumMediastinal CystsMediastinal InfectionsNoninvasive investigationsPrimary Mediastinal Tumors and Syndromes Associated with Mediastinal LesionsStructure and function of the Mediastinal contentsSurgical management of Tuberculous and Non-tuberculous Mycobacterial infections of the lungDiaphragmatic herniaEmbryology and anatomy of the diaphragmPhysiology of the diaphragm and Surgical approaches to the Paralyzed diaphragmPrimary tumors of the diaphragmDiagnostic Studies of the EsophagusMalignant lesions of the esophagusOperative procedures in the Management of Esophageal diseasePhysiology of the EsophagusStructure of the EsophagusAbsorption of Gases in the pleural spaceAnatomy of the PleuraAnatomy of the Thoracic duct and ChylothoraxBenign pleural effusionMalignant pleural EffusionMechanics and Fluid dynamics of Lung and Pleural spaceParapneumonic Effusion, Empyema and FibrothoraxPleural neoplasm – Surgical approaches for malignant pleural mesothelioma, ChemotherapyPneumothoraxPost surgical empyemaThoracoplasty. Indications and Surgical considerationsTuberculous and Fungal Infections of the PleuraBenign and Malignant tumors of the TracheaCompression of the Trachea by Vascular RingsSurgical anatomy of the Trachea and Techniques of Resection and ReconstructionTherapeutic Bronchoscopic ProceduresTracheostomyThoracic Mycotic and Actinomycotic Infections of the LungThoracic outlet syndromeAcute Respiratory Distress SyndromeBarotrauma and inhalation injuriesBlunt and Penetrating injuries of the Chest Wall, Pleura, Diaphragm, and LungsBlunt and Penetrating injuries of the EsophagusEsophageal PerforationManagements of Foreign bodies of the Aerodigestive Track
OTHER CARDIAC CONDITIONS
Sec 7
Atrial Fibrillation and FlutterBradycardiaIntractable Ventricular TachycardiaTachycardiaVentricular Tachycardia and ventricular Fibrillation in Ischemic Heart DiseaseWolff-Parkinsons-White SyndromeNon-Penetrating Cardiac TraumaPenetrating Cardiac TraumaCarcinoid Heart diseaseFibromaLipomaMyxomaPapillary FibroelastomaPheochromocytomaRhabdomyomaSarcomaTeratomaHYPERTROPHIC OBSTRUCTIVE CARDIOMYOPATHY
CARDIOMYOPATHY
Sec 8
Cardiac Transplantation for Congenital heart Disease and Pediatric PatientsCardiac Transplantation in Adult without Congenital heart diseaseHeart lung TransplantationArrhythmogenic Right Ventricular DysplasiaCardiac Transplantation and Mechanical circulatory SupportDilated Cardiomyopathy.Hypertrophic CardiomyopathyIschemic CardiomyopathyRestrictive CardiomyopathyMECHANICAL CIRCULATORY SUPPORTChronic Constrictive PericarditisChronic effusive Pericarditis
GENERAL THORACIC SURGERY
Sec 9
Bronchoscopic evaluation of the lung and tracheobronchial treeInvasive diagnostic proceduresLaboratory investigations in the diagnosis of pulmonary diseaseMediastinoscopyMolecular diagnostic studies and Genomic studies in pulmonary diseasePreoperative assessment of the Thoracic Surgical patientsUltrasound and endoscopic Bronchoscopic ultrasound in the evaluation of the Lungs, Mediastinum and PleuraAwake, Non-Intubated Trans pleural SurgeryComplications of Thoracic surgical patientsPneumonectomy and its modificationsPost operative management of the General Thoracic Surgery patientRobotic -Assisted surgery in pulmonary diseasesSegmentectomy and lesser pulmonary resectionsSleeve lobectomyTechnical aspect of LobectomyTracheal sleeve pneumonectomyUniport VATS LobectomyVideo-Assisted Thoracoscopic surgeryCellular and Molecular Biology of the LungEmbryology of the lunglymphatics of the LungsMechanics of Breathing and Pulmonary gas ExchangeAnatomy of the Thoraxcutaneous innervationinteractions between the components of the chest wall during respirationintercostal vesselsNeurovascular bundlesuperficial chest wall musculatureSurface anatomy of the thoraxthe intercostal musclesthe intercostal spaceSurgical Anatomy of the LungsThoracic Imaging – Standard Radiographic evaluation, Computed tomography, Magnetic Resonance imaging, Radionucleotide studies of the lung, Thoracic PET CTUltrastructure and Morphometry of the Human Lung
ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE
Sec 10
Definition, History, Morphology, Clinical features and Diagnostic criteria, Natural history, Technique of operation, Special features of Postoperative Care, Results, Indications for Operation, Special Situations and ControversiesDefinition, History, Morphology, Clinical features and Diagnostic criteria, Natural history, Technique of operation, Special features of Postoperative Care, Results, Indications for Operation, Special Situations and ControversiesDefinition, History, Morphology, Clinical features and Diagnostic criteria, Natural history, Technique of operation, Special features of Postoperative Care, Results, Indications for Operation, Special Situations and ControversiesDefinition, History, Morphology, Clinical features and Diagnostic criteria, Natural history, indication for operation, Technique of operation, special features of postoperative care, Special situation and controversies
Medical
100 Marks
Assistant Professor in Rachanasareera in Ayurveda Medical Education
Recruitment by Kerala PSC for the post of Assistant Professor in Rachana Sharir (Rachanasareera) in the Ayurveda Medical Education Department.
120m
27s
#kerala-psc#ayurveda#medical-education#assistant-professor#rachanasareera
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ANATOMICAL TERMINOLOGIES
Sec 1
Anatomical position, planes, anatomical terms related to position, movement, skin, fasciae, ligaments, tendons
PRAMANA SHAARIRA
Sec 2
Anjali pramana and anguli pramana
NERVOUS SYSTEM
Sec 3
Blood supply of brain and spinal cordDefinition, classification, description of brain and spinal cordDescription of cranial and spinal nerves, nerve plexuses, autonomic nervous systemDescription of meninges, formation and circulation of CSF
SHARIROPKRAMANIYA SHAARIRA
Sec 4
Constitution of purusha, karmapurushaDefinition of sharira and shaarira, shadangatwam, anga pratyanga vibhaga, mrita sharira samsodhana, preservation methods of cadaverPanhabhoutikatvam, trigunatmakatvam, tridoshamayatvam and doshadhstumalamoolakatvam of sharira
GARBHA SHAARIRA (EMBRYOLOGY)
Sec 5
Definition of embryo, foetus, features of sperm and ovum, fertilization, cleavage, sex determination and differentiation, germ layers formation and their derivatives, foetal circulation, placenta and umbilical cord formation, laws of heredityDefinition of garbha, explanation of sukra, aartava, garbhadhanaDescription of Beeja, beejabhaga and beejabhagavayavaGarbha poshana, apara nirmana, nabhinadi, angapratyanga utpatiGarbhotpadaka bhava, garbhavridhikara bhava, masanumasika garbha vridhi kramaRitumati lakshana, sadyo garbha lakshana, linga vinichayaRole of tridosha and panhamahabhuta in the foetal development
INDRIYA SHAARIRA
Sec 6
Definition of indriya, number, indriya artha, indriya adhishtana
KOSHTA SHAARIRA
Sec 7
Definition of koshta, koshtanga
MARMA SHAARIRA
Sec 8
Definition of marma, number, location, classification, vidhalakshanaDetailed study of individual marma with their clinical and surgical importanceTrimarma according to Charaka, knowledge of marmabhighata
ENDORINE SYSTEM
Sec 9
Definition, classification and description of endocrine glands (pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus and suprarenal glands) with clinical aspects
SANDHI SHAARIRA
Sec 10
Definition, classification, general structure of jointsDetailed description of joints of extremities, vertebral joints, temporomandibular joint with applied anatomyEtymological derivation, number, types of sandhiKnowledge of other joints
KALA SHAARIRA
Sec 11
Definition, formation, description of seven Kala with their modern component
SROTAS SHAARIRA
Sec 12
Definition, number and types of srotas and srotomoola
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
Sec 13
Description of heart and blood vessels with their course and branches, applied anatomyPericardium with applied aspect
SENSORY ORGANS
Sec 14
Description of structures of eye, ear, nose, tongue and skin with their clinical aspects
ASTHI SHAARIRA
Sec 15
Detail study of each bone with applied anatomyNumber and types of asthi, general introduction and classification of bone
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Sec 16
DiaphragmLungs with applied anatomyPleura with its applied aspectRespiratory tract – nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchial tree
SIRA, DHAMANI SHAARIRA
Sec 17
Etymological derivation, definitions, number and types of sira and dhamani, description of hridaya
PARIBHASHA SHAARIRA
Sec 18
Kurcha, kandara, jala, asthisanghata, seemanta, seevani, rajju, snayu, lasika, vasa, meda, majja
SHADCHAKRA
Sec 19
Location and significance
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
Sec 20
Lymphatic vessels, lymph glands and spleen with their applied anatomy
PESHEE SHAARIRA
Sec 21
Number and typesTypes and structure of muscles, description of muscles, their origin, insertion, nerve supply, action and applied anatomy
ASHAYA
Sec 22
Number and types of ashaya
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Sec 23
Organs of digestive trat with their applied anatomyPeritoneum with applied anatomy
MALE REPRODUTIVE SYSTEM
Sec 24
Reproductive organs, tract and glands with their clinical aspects
DIGESTIVE GLANDS
Sec 25
Salivary glands, Liver and Pancreas
SURFACE AND RADIOLOGIALANATOMY
Sec 26
Surface anatomy of thoracic and abdominal organs
URINARY SYSTEM
Sec 27
Urinary trat: kidney, ureter, urinary bladder and urethra with their clinical aspects
Education
100 Marks
Assistant Professor (Paediatric Surgery)
This syllabus is for the post of Assistant Professor in Paediatric Surgery within the Medical Education Department, recruited by the Kerala Public Service Commission.
120m
10s
#kerala-psc#assistant-professor#paediatric-surgery#medical-education#post-graduate-level
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THORAX
Sec 1
Achalasia cardiaAcute respiratory distress in newbornBronchopulmonary sequestrationCongenital cyst adenomatoid malformationCongenital diaphragmatic hernia and eventrationCongenital lobar emphysemaEsophageal atresiaEsophageal replacementForegut duplication and bronchogenic cystGastro esophageal refluxMediastinal massesPleural collections – Pneumothorax, Pleural effusion, Empyema, Chylothorax
MAJOR PEDIATRIC TUMOURS
Sec 2
Adrenal tumoursHepatic tumoursLymphomasNeuroblastomaOvarian tumoursSoft tissue sarcomaTesticular tumoursWilms tumour
ABDOMEN
Sec 3
Anorectal malformationsAppendicitisApproach to acute abdominal painBiliary atresiaCholedochal cystCongenital defects of abdominal wallDisorders of intestinal rotation and fixationDuodenal atresia and annular pancreasGastric volvulusGIT bleedHirshsprungs diseaseInfantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosisInflammatory bowel diseaseIntestinal duplicationIntussusceptionJejunoileal atresiaMeconium ileusMesenteric and omental cystsNecrotizing enterocolitisOmmphalo mesentric duct lesionsPolypoid disease of GIT in childrenShort bowel syndrome
GENITOURINARY DISORDERS
Sec 4
Bladder and cloacal exstrophyCystic disease of kidneyDisorders of bladder functionHypospadiasIncontinent and continent urinary diversionMegaureter and prune belly syndromePosterior urethral valveRenal fusions and ectopiaUndescended testisUreteral duplications and ureteroceleUreteropelvic junction obstructionUrinary tract infections in childrenVesico ureteric reflux
PEDIATRIC TRAUMA
Sec 5
Blunt injury abdomenBurnsChild abuse and birth injuriesGenito urinary injuriesThoracic injuries
HEAD AND NECK
Sec 6
Branchial anomaliesCleft lip and Cleft palateCystic hygromaCystic lesions floor of the mouthThyroglossal cystTorticollis
DISORDERS OF SEXUAL DEVELOPMENT
Sec 7
Complete gonadal dysgenesis, mixed gonadal disgenesisCongenital adrenal hyperplasiaTesticular feminization, reifenstein syndrome, 5 Alfa reductase defficiencyTrue hermaphrodit
SPECIAL AREAS
Sec 8
Conjoined twinsVascular anomalies
GENERAL
Sec 9
Emerging diagnostic and surgical technologies in pediatric surgeryHistory of Pediatric SurgeryNeonatal physiology and metabolic considerationsNutritional support in Pediatric surgical patientsPrenatal diagnosis and fetal therapy
PEDIATRIC TRANSPLANTATION
Sec 10
Intestinal transplantationLiver transplantationPrinciples of transplantationRenal transplantation
Medical
100 Marks
Assistant Professor (Neurosurgery)
The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) conducts recruitment for the post of Assistant Professor in Neurosurgery in the Medical Education Department.
75m
10s
#kerala-psc#assistant-professor#neurosurgery#medical-education#post-graduate-level
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Neuro oncology
Sec 1
2021 WHO classification of Brain tumoursCommon intracranial tumours in adults, orbital tumours and surgical approaches.Malignant spinal cord neoplasmsManagement of malignant neoplasms of Brain and spineMetastases of the brain and spine.Non neoplastic cystic lesions of the Brain and spine.Paediatric Brain tumoursPrimary tumours of the Skull and spineRadiosurgery for Brain and spine neoplasmsSpecial investigations for Brain and spine neoplasms, diagnosis and management.
Neurocritical care and Functional Neurosurgery
Sec 2
Abnormal respiratory patterns in severe brain injuryDeep Brain Stimulation, Radiofrequency lesioning- Principles and common targets.Epilepsy – types, diagnosis, medical and surgical management.Guidelines for management of raised Intracranial pressureIntensive care management of Traumatic Brain and spine injuries.Movement disorders, diagnosis, medical and surgical management.Postoperative management of Pituitary neoplasms and Craniopharyngiomas.Principles of Ventilation in Neuro critical care.Spasticity – types, diagnosis, medical and surgical management.Types of and management of electrolyte disturbances in Neurosurgical Intensive Care.
Brain and spine trauma
Sec 3
Advances in the management of Traumatic Brain and spine injuries and neurorehabilitation.Classification of spine injuries and brain traumaCraniovertebral junction and subaxial cervical spine trauma.Diffuse Axonal injury, pathology and management.Grading of severity of Traumatic Brain injury and outcome scores.Paediatric head injuries, clinical features, imaging and management.Sequelae of Traumatic Brain and spine injuryThoracic and Dorsolumbar spine trauma, diagnosis and management.Traumatic Intracranial haemorrhages, classification, diagnosis and management.Traumatic skull and spine injuries
Neurovascular disorders
Sec 4
Alternate management of aneurysms and AVMs and their outcomes.Cerebral aneurysms, types, clinical features, diagnosis and surgical management.Classification of Arteriovenous malformations of the brain and spinal cord.Diagnosis, clinical features and surgical management of AVMs.Interventional neuroradiology in the management of aneurysms and AVMs.Neurovascular compression syndromes.Non aneurysmal Subarachnoid haemorrhageStroke – ischaemic and Haemorrhagic- clinical features and managementVasospasm – clinical features, diagnosis and management.Vein of Galen malformation, dolichoectasia of cerebral arteries.
Basic Sciences (Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology)
Sec 5
Anatomy and function of Cranial and spinal Nerves.Anatomy and physiology of Brachial and Lumbosacral plexus.Autonomic Nervous system anatomy and applied anatomy.Blood brain barrier and cerebral perfusion.Brain metabolism – normal and in cerebral ischemia.Cerebral and Spinal venous drainage.Cerebrospinal fluid formation, circulation and related disorders.Embryology of Brain and spinal cord.Gross anatomy of Brain, Spine and Spinal cord.Gross and microscopic anatomy of Arterial supply of Brain and spinal cord.Pathology of genetic disorders of the brain and spinal cord
Degenerative Spine disorders and Peripheral Nerves
Sec 6
Ankylosing spondylitis.Cervical and Lumbar spondylosisCraniovertebral junction disorders in Rheumatoid arthritis, Down's and other syndromes with ligamentous laxity.Disc diseases – Cervical, Lumbosacral- clinical features, diagnosis and management.Lumbar and Lumbosacral listhesis – types, diagnosis and management.Lumbar canal stenosis and management.OPLL and Cervical Block vertebraePeripheral Nerve entrapment syndromes.Piriformis syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome – diagnosis and management.Scoliosis – diagnosis, management and rehabilitation.
Developmental disorders
Sec 7
Aqueductal stenosis and Obstructive Hydrocephalus – types, diagnosis and management.Chiari malformations, aetiopathology, clinical features, diagnosis and management.Clinical features of Phakomatoses.Congenital scoliosis and CVJ anomalies, diagnosis, imaging and management.Dermoid, Epidermoid cysts of the Skull and intracranial compartmentsDevelopmental anomalies of Cranial arterial circulationEncephalocoeles – types, diagnosis and management.Facial dysmorphic syndromes- clinical features and their management.Neuronal migration and disorders of neuronal migration.Spina bifida – occulta and aperta, diagnosis and management.
Neuroradiology
Sec 8
Basics of CT and MRI, their development.Contrast agents used in CT and MRI and their propertiesCT myelogram, cisternogram and their applications.DSA and 4 vessel angiogram and their applications in StrokeIntraoperative uses of CT, MRI, C-arm.MR SpectroscopyNeuroradiological intervention in StrokeTherapeutic roles of neuroradiology in NeurosurgeryVarious sequences of MRI used in Neurosurgery and their applicationsX Ray studies of skull and spine, relevance and applications.
Infections in Neurosurgery
Sec 9
Brain abscess and its managementCommon infections of Brain and spineCSF studies and their relevance in Brain and spine infections.Fungal infections of the brain.Infective spondylodiscitis, postoperative discitis and their management.Meningitis and its complications in children and adultsParasitic infestations of Brain and their managementPostoperative infections and their management.Spread of infections to Brain and SpineVentriculitis – causes, management and complications
Basic Neurology
Sec 10
Brain stem syndromes and Lower Cranial Nerve lesionsCerebral vasculitic disorders.Demyelinating diseases of Brain and spinal cordDisorders of Lobe functionDisorders of Trigeminal nerve and Trigeminal Neuralgia.Disorders of Visual pathway and ocular motor nerves.Electrophysiological investigations - EEG, BAER,NCV and EMG, VEP, intraoperative neuromonitoring, cortical mapping.Functional organisation of Brain and spinal cordHigher mental function abnormalitiesMotor Neuron Disease – types, clinical features, diagnosis and management.Parkinsonism, and other dementias, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.