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Police

100 Marks

Women Sub Inspector of Police (Trainee)

The Women Sub Inspector of Police (Trainee) examination is a competitive uniformed service examination conducted by the Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) for recruitment into the Kerala Civil Police Department.

75m

10s

#kerala-psc#police#sub-inspector#trainee#degree-level

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Mental Ability and Test of Reasoning

Sec 1

Alphabetical Arrangement of WordsAnalogyAntonymCalculation & LogicClassificationCoding & DecodingCommon Sense TestDate and CalendarLetter & Number SeriesOdd Man OutSense of DirectionSynonym

Social Welfare Schemes & Measures

Sec 2

Andyodaya Anna YojanaBalika Samridhi YojanaBharat NirmanIndira Awaas YojanaIntegrated Child Development SchemeJawahar Rozgar YojanaKudumbasreeMahila Samridhi YojanaNational Food for Work ProgrammeNRDPNREGPPrime Minister's Rozgar YojanaRural Development Pradhan Mantri Adharsh Gram YojanaRural Landless Employment Guarantee ProgrammeSamagra Awaas YojanaSampoorna Grameen Rozgar YojanaValmiki Ambedkar Awaas Yojana

Constitution of India and Civil Rights

Sec 3

Apex CourtsBasic FactsCitizenshipComptroller and Auditor GeneralDirective PrincipleFeaturesFundamental Rights & DutiesImportant AmendmentsLegislaturePublic Service Commissions and Other Important OfficesHuman RightsHuman Rights CommissionInformation CommissionLegislation against Child Labour and Atrocities against women and Scheduled Castes and Scheduled TribesLokayuktaOmbudsmanRight to EducationRight to InformationSocial AuditWomen EmpowermentWomen’s CommissionState ExecutiveUnion GovernmentUnion Territories

Quantitative Aptitude

Sec 4

AreaCalendarClocksH.C.F & L.C.MInterestNumbersPercentageProblems on AgeRatio & ProportionsSimplificationTest of DivisibilityTime & DistanceTime & WorkTrainsVolume

General Science

Sec 5

Common Scientific FactsImportant Scientific PhenomenaOther basic facts in the field of Science

Information Technology and Cyber Laws

Sec 6

Cyber LawsFundamentals of ComputersInternet

Facts about India

Sec 7

DemographyEconomic and Social DevelopmentEconomy and PlanningClimateFamous SitesPhysical FeaturesRiversSoilsNational MovementPeriod from 1857 to 1947Poverty Alleviation

Facts about Kerala

Sec 8

ClimateFamous SitesPhysical FeaturesRiversSoilsAyya VaikundarAyyankaliBlessed Kuriakose Elias ChavaraBrahmananda Swami SivayogiChattampi SwamiDr. PalpuKumaranasanMannathu PadmanabhanPandit KaruppanPoikayil Yohannan (Kumara Guru)Sree Narayana GuruThycaud AyyaV.T.BhattathirippadVagbhatanandaVakkom MoulaviRenaissance of Kerala

General English

Sec 9

Active and Passive VoiceAgreement of Subject and VerbComparison of AdjectivesConfusing Adjectives and AdverbsCorrect usage of ArticlesCorrection in SentencesDirect and Indirect SpeechPrepositionsAntonymsGenderIdioms and their meaningsOne word SubstitutesProblem concerning wordsSingular and PluralSynonyms

Current Affairs

Sec 10

Important World, National and Regional Events related to the Political and Scientific fields, Sports, Cinema and Literature

Technical

100 Marks

VOCATIONAL TEACHER – MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS OF RADIO & TELEVISION

The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) conducts recruitment for the post of Vocational Teacher in Maintenance and Repairs of Radio and Television in the Kerala Vocational Higher Secondary Education Department.

120m

#kerala-psc#vocational-teacher#electronics#radio-and-television#electrical-engineering

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Part I b - Circuits

Sec 1

A/D converterAnalysis of High frequency oscillatorsD/A convertersDifferential AmplifiersEMI EnvironmentFeed back amplifiersIntegrated Circuit technologiesLow frequency OscillatorsPLL

Part II - Electrical Drives and Control

Sec 2

AC motorsBasic configurations of switched mode inverterDC machinesInduction motor drives Speed control by varying stator frequency and voltagePower devicesPrinciple of vector control

Part I c - Analog Communication

Sec 3

Amplitude modulationAngle Modulation

Part I g - Signal Processing

Sec 4

Analysis of finite word length effectsComputer architecture for signal processingDesign of FIR FiltersMulti-rate Digital Signal ProcessingThe Discrete Fourier Transform

Part I e - TV and Radio

Sec 5

Basic antenna parametersDigital TVLight wave systemsRadio wave propagationTelevision

Part I a - Devices

Sec 6

Bipolar junction transistorJFETMOS CapacitorMOSFETHetero JunctionsMetal Semiconductor contactsPN junctionsUJT, PNPN diode, SCR, DIAC, TRIAC and IGBT

Part I f - Microcontrollers

Sec 7

Development & Debugging tools for microcontroller based system designIntroduction to microcontrollersMicrocontroller RISC family-ARM processor fundamentalsProgramming timer/counter

Part III : General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Renaissance in Kerala

Sec 8

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND CURRENT AFFAIRSAwakening Through LiteratureSocio-Religious reform MovementsStruggles and Social RevoltsLeaders Of RenaissanceLiterary FiguresRole Of Press In RenaissanceTowards A New SocietyWomen And Social ChangeSalient Features of Indian ConstitutionSocial Welfare Legislations and Programmes

Part I d - Digital Communication

Sec 9

Pulse ModulationSpread spectrum communication

Technical

100 Marks

Other Research Assistant (Zoology)

Recruitment by Kerala PSC for the post of Other Research Assistant (Zoology) in the Fisheries Department. This post demands higher education qualifications in subjects like Zoology.

120m

#kerala-psc#zoology#fisheries#degree-level#research-assistant

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Module 4

Sec 1

Acquired immunityAntigensAutoimmune DiseasesB - cellsCell mediated immunityComplement systemEpitopesGraft rejectionGraft retentionHaptensHumoral immunityImmune responseImmunogensImmunoglobulin gene organizationImmunoglobulins and their diversityImmunosuppressive drugsInnate immunityMHC complexMonoclonal antibodiesMyasthenia gravisOrgan transplantationPrimary and Secondary Lymphoid organsRheumatoid ArthritisSomatic hypermutationSystemic lupus erythromatosusT cellsTissue TransplantationType - 1 Diabetes

Module 2

Sec 2

AcromegalyAction PotentialAdrenalineAngiotensinBlood pressureCardiac muscleCatch muscleEcdysoneFibrillar muscleFlight musclesGiant neuronesGlucagonGlucocorticoidsGoitreHemodialysisHuman Chorionic GonadotropinInsecticidal poisoningInsulinInvertebrate HormonesJuvenile HormoneMelatoninMineralocorticoidsMode of action of steroid Hormones - Cyclic AMPMuscle contractionNerve impulseNeurotransmittersOestrogenOxytocinParkinson’s DiseaseProgesteroneRegulation of Acid - Base balanceSerotoninSignal transductionSinus glandSomatotrophinStriated MuscleTay-Sachs DiseaseTestosteroneThyroxineVassopressinVertebrate hormones

Module 8

Sec 3

ADAKAqua-tourismAquaculture extension systemsClosed seasons and regulation of fishing during monsoon seasonConservation of pelagic and demersal marine fishery resourcesDeep sea fishing policy of IndiaExtension in fisheries and aquacultureFAO Code of conduct for responsible fisheriesFFDAsFisheries legislations of IndiaFisheries policy of India and KeralaGovernment projects for enhancing Inland fish production and sustainable marine fisheries productionImportance of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in fisheries extension systemImportance of information and communication technology in fisheriesInland and marine fish marketing in IndiaInland and marine fisheries research institutions in IndiaIntroduction to extension education and methodsKerala Marine Fisheries Regulation Act (KMFRA)Management of inland fishery resourcesMarine Fisheries Regulation Act of IndiaMarket-led extension approachesMatsyafedMatsyakeralam projectParticipatory fisheries extension approachesRole of cooperatives in marketingRole of women`s self-help groupsThe Kerala Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Act

Module 6

Sec 4

Advances in prawn cultureAquaculture systems: Extensive, semi-intensive and intensive culture of fishAquaranchingBrood stock maintenanceBundh BreedingCage and pen cultureCage aquaculture in Indian reservoirsCage culture technologyCandidates for coastal aquaculture in India.Chinese HatcheryComposite fish cultureCulture of carps in India: Composite fish cultureCulture of freshwater prawnsCulture of shrimps: stocking, water qualityCulture practicesDesign of carp hatcheryDesign of prawn hatcheryDesign of shrimp hatcheryEffluent treatment systemFeedingFreshwater prawn culture and farm managementHarvestingHealth managementHypophysationIntegrated farming systems: Design, farming practices, constraints and economics of IFS of fish with paddy, cattle, pig, poultry, duck, rabbit, etc.Integrated fish farmingLarval stagesLimingManagement of aquafarms: eradication of pests and predatorsManuringMonosex cultureObjectives and scope of aquacultureOvulating agents like Ovaprim, Ovatide, etc.Packing and transportationPolyculturePrinciples of coastal aquaculture and maricultureRecent advances in carp cultureRecirculatory systemsRice-fish cultureSeed production and culture of brackishwater fishes pearl spot and sea breamSeed production and culture of Carps: Wild collection and transportationSeed production of exotic carpsSeed production of freshwater prawns: water quality requirementsSelection of site for aquacultureSelection of species for aquacultureShrimp seed production: brood stock maintenanceSite selection, design and project preparation for the establishment of a shrimp hatcheryStatus of global and Indian aquaculture scenarioTraditional aquaculture practices in India –prawn filtrationTypes of aquaculture: monospecies cultureWater quality management and monitoringWater quality requirementsWeeds and their control

Module 1

Sec 5

AlkaptonuriaAlpha oxidationAlzheimer's DiseaseAmino acid decarboxylationAmphibiaAnnelidaApoptosisArthropodaAschelminthesAtherosclerosisAvesBhor effectBiogenic aminesCatabolism of PurinesCephalochordataChaperonsCoelenterataCytostomataDeaminationDiabetes mellitusEchinodermataElasmobranchiEssential Amino acidsFree radical scavenging systemsGluconeogenesisGlucose Tolerance testGlycogenolysisGlycolysisHDL-cholesterolHemichordataKetone bodiesLactose intoleranceLDL cholesterolLipid peroxidationMammalsMolluscaMuscle fatigueOmega oxidationOrnithine cycleOxidation of fatty acids Beta oxidationOxygen debtPhenylketonuriaPlatyhelminthesPoriferaPrionsRepteliaSalient features of ProtozoaTeleostiTransaminationUrochordata

Module 5

Sec 6

AnchoviesBarracudasBombay duckBreamsCapture fisheries of major rivers, lakes, reservoirs and estuaries in IndiaCarangidsCrab fisheryCrustacean fishery of India-Penaeid and non-penaeid shrimp fisheriesDemersal fisheries of India: sharksFeatures and trends in production of demersal fisheriesFeatures and trends in the production of pelagic fisheriesFish and shell fisheries in the lakes and estuaries of KeralaImpact of trawling and bycatch on fishery resourcesImportance of fisheries in the world and Indian economicsImportance of wetlands in fisheries resource managementIntroduction to marine fisheries of the worldLobster fisheryMackerelsMajor crafts and gears used in inland and marine fisheries of KeralaMajor fishing zones of world and IndiaMajor inland waters of the world and IndiaMajor perchesMarine capture fisheries of IndiaMarine product export from India and role of MPEDAMolluscan fisheries of IndiaMulletsPelagic fisheries of India: sardinesPomfretsRibbonfishSciaenidsSeer fishShads and other clupeidsSilver bellyThreadfinTrends in global and Indian inland capture fish productionTrends in marine capture fisheries of IndiaTunaWhite baits

Module 7

Sec 7

Bacteria of human health significance in seafoodBacteriology of fish and shellfishBasic principles, methods and application of chillingBiosecurityBlock freezingCommon fish and shellfish diseases in Indian aquaculture sectorDifferent aspects of sea food qualityFishery products and by-productsFreezing and canningFundamental aspects of quality control in sea foodHACCPHygiene in processing plantsImportance of fish in human dietIndividual quick freezing (IQF)Inspection of sea food qualityMajor methods of fish processing- DryingManagement of fish and shellfish diseases: Prophylaxis and therapyNational agencies for sea food inspectionNutritional quality of FishProximate composition of fishQuarantineRegulations in use of exotic species in IndiaRigor mortisSaltingSmokingSpoilage BacteriaSpoilage of fishStorage of chilled and frozen fish

Module 3

Sec 8

Bombay Blood GroupC-value paradoxCell cycleCo-dominanceCri-du-chat syndromeDNA bar codingDNA Finger PrintingDownn SyndromeEpistasisExpressivityGeneGene evolutionGene frequencyGene mappingGene poolGenetic codeHistonesHIVHomeotic genesHuman Blood groupsIdiogramKaryo typeKlinefelter syndromeLambda PhagesLyon Hypothesism-RNAMitochondrial DNANucleosomeNucleotide sequencePenetrancePhiladelphia chromosomePhylogenetic treesPlasmidsPleuripotencyPolyembryonyr-RNARegulation of cell cycleRetrovirusRh - GroupSelection pressureSickle cell HemoglobinSigma factorStem cellst-RNAThalassemiaTotipotencyTranscriptionTranslationTurner syndrome

Part II : General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Renaissance in Kerala

Sec 9

General Knowledge and Current AffairsDramaLibrary movementNataka PrashtanamNovelPoetryPurogamana Sahithya PrasthanamIslam Dharma Paripalana SanghamNair Service SocietyPrathyaksha Raksha Daiva SabhaSadhu Jana Paripalana SanghamSahodara PrasthanamSamathwa SamajamSNDP YogamVaala Samudaya Parishkarani SabhaYogakshema SabhaAbstention movementChannar agitationCivil Disobedience MovementEzhava MemorialGuruvayoor SathyagrahaKuttamkulam SathyagrahaMalabar riotsMalyalee MemorialPaliyam SathyagrahaTemple Entry ActTemple Entry ProclamationUpper cloth revoltsVaikom SathyagrahaA K GopalanAyyan KaliBarrister G P PillaiBlessed Elias Kuriakose ChaavraBrahmananda SivayogiC KesavanC V KunjuramanChattampi SwamikalDr PalpuDr.Ayyathan GopalanK KelappanK P Kesava MenonK P VellonKrishna PillaiKrishnanKuroor Neelakantan NamboothiripadKuttippuzha KrishnapillaiM C JosephMakthi ThangalMampuram ThangalMannathu PadmanabhanMoorkoth KumaranP K Chathan MasterPalakkunnath Abraham MalpanPampadi John JosephPandit K P KaruppanPoikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru)Sahodaran AyyappanSree Narayana GuruSwami Ananda TheerthanT K MadhavanT R Krishnaswami IyerThycaud Ayya VaikundarV T BhattathirippadVagbhadanandaVakkom Abdul Khadar MaulaviVelukkutty ArayanChandu MenonChangampuzha Krishna PillaiG Sankara KurupKandathil Varghese MappilaKeralaVarma Valiyakoil ThampuranKesav DevKodungallur Kunhikkuttan ThampuranKumaran AsanPonkunnam VarkyS K PottakkadThakazhi Sivasankara PillaiUlloor S Parameswara IyerVaikom Muhammad BasheerVallathol Narayana MenonAl-AmeenBhashaposhiniKerala KaumudiKesariMalayala ManoramaMalayaleeMathrubhoomiMithavadiPrabhathamSamadarsiSwadeshabhimaniSwarajVivekodayamYukthivadiIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories.printing press etc.A V Kuttimalu AmmaAkkamma CheriyanAnna ChandiArya PallamLalitha PrabhuLalithambika AntharjanamParvathi NenmenimangalamAmendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.Salient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc.Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.

Technical

100 Marks

Works Manager ||| State Water Transport

Recruitment by Kerala Public Service Commission for the post of Works Manager in the Kerala State Water Transport Department.

120m

121s

#kerala-psc#works-manager#state-water-transport#technical#engineering

Syllabus Explorer

Part I > Module 5

Sec 1

Airy’s stress function - trial method solutions by polynomial - solutions for bending of a cantilever with an end load and bending of a beam under uniform load - Equations in polar coordinates - Lame’s problem - stress concentration problem of a small hole in a large plate - Axi-symmetric problems. Thick cylinders - interference fit - Un-symmetrical: Special problems in bending.bending - shear center - curved beams with circular and rectangular cross - sectionShafts and axles design - stresses - causes of failure in shafts - design based on strength, rigidity and critical speed - design for static and fatigue loads - design - reversed bending - repeated loading - Design of keys and pins - Design of riveted joints - Rigid and flexible couplings - couplings Design of welded joints.

Part I > Module 1 > Principal Non ferrous Alloys

Sec 2

Aluminum, Copper, Magnesium, Nickel, Titanium, study of composition, microstructure, properties, applications. reference shall be made to the phase diagrams whenever necessary:

Part II > General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Renaissance in Kerala > Salient Features of Indian Constitution

Sec 3

Part I > Module 1 > Heat treatment

Sec 4

annealing, normalizing, - critical cooling rate (CCT) - TTT diagramsetc: bainite, spheroidite, nitriding, Definition and necessityHardenability, Jominy end, quench test, applicationshardening: Tempering - austempering and martempering, spheroidizinghardness and microhardness tests - surface hardening methods: Flame, induction, laser and electron beam - carburizing processes; Nitriding; hardening processes

Part I > Module 1 > Super plasticity

Sec 5

applications.

Part I > Module 1 > Welding

Sec 6

Arc welding: applications, equipment, polarity, governing factor in fusion welding - electrodes and types - TIG - MAG - Submerged arc, electroslag, plasma arc and CO2 process - arc welding flux coredBrazing and soldering - adhesive bondingdiffusion, definition of welding, metallurgy of welding, applications, - classification - welding design - effect of weld parameters on weld quality, heat input, heat flow and distortionsexplosive welding - inspection and defects in welding - heat affected zone, grain size, variations in joint strengthGas welding: details, equipment, fluxes and filler rods - flame cuttingResistance, thermit, solid state welding - Electron and laser beam welding

Part I > Module 1 > Metallurgy and Material Science

Sec 7

Atomic structure - correlation of atomic radius to strength, electron configurations (basic only)Metallic bond: opaque, lustrous, density, non directional bonding, conductivity, ductilityPrimary bonds - ionic and Covalent bond: bond energy - with strength, cohesive force, density, directional and non directionalSecondary bonds: cutting process - etc. specific heat, hydrogen bond, classificationSpecific properties of bonding: deeper energy well bond and shallow energy well bond, melting temperature, modulus, of elasticity, coefficient of thermal expansion and attributes of modulus of elasticity in metal

Part I > Module 2 > Fluid Mechanics

Sec 8

Basic concepts - properties of fluids

Part I > Module 5 > Kinematics of Machinery

Sec 9

Basic concepts and definitions - Kinematics - Degree of freedom, Mobility - Gruebler’s criterion, Kutzbach criterion - Grashof’s Law - Kinematic inversions of four - bar chain, slider crank chains and double slider crank chains - Limit positions - Mechanical advantage - Transmission Angle - Coupler curves - Description of some common Mechanisms - Quick Return Mechanisms, Straight line generators, Dwell Mechanisms, and Ratchets Escapements, Universal Joint, steering mechanisms - Displacement, velocity and acceleration analysis of simple mechanisms - Graphical method - Velocity and acceleration polygons - Velocity analysis using instantaneous centers - Kennedy’s theorem, kinematic analysis by Vector approach - complex algebra methods - Computer applications in the kinematic analysis of simple mechanisms - Coincident points - Coriolis component of Acceleration.

Part I > Module 2

Sec 10

Basic equation of energy transfer in rotodynamic machinery - components of energy transfer in pumping machineryEuler’s momentum equation - Bernoulli’s equation and its limitations - energy correction factors - applications of Bernoulli’s equation - venturimeter, orifice meter, pitot tube, orifice, mouthpieces and weirs and notchesImpulse Momentum equation - applications - reaction principle - propulsion of ships.Non dimensional numbers. Model studies. Non dimensional parameters for incompressible flow machines - Capacity coefficient, Head coefficient, Power coefficient, Reynold’s number, Froude’s number, Euler’s number, Weber’s number and Mach number (Reynold’s number, Froude’s number, Euler’s number, Weber’s number and Mach number)Non-dimensional performance curves for pumps - effect of change of outlet vane angle, impeller diameter and speed - Principle of similitude

Part I > Module 5 > Mechanics of Materials

Sec 11

Basic equations of Elasticity, Stress at a point with respect to a plane - normal and tangential components of stress - stress tensor - Cauchy’s sno-equations - stress transformation - principal stresses and planes - strain at a point - strain tensor - analogy between stress and strain tensors - constitutive equations - generalized Hooke’s law - relation among elastic constants - equations of equilibrium - compatibility relations - displacement relations - strain conditions - boundary conditions - Saint Venant’s principle for end effects - uniqueness condition - 2-D problems in elasticity. Plane stress and plane strain problems.

Part I > Module 1 > Conventional Machining Processes > Broaching

Sec 12

basic process - different cutting elements - force required for broaching - broach strength

Part I > Module 1 > Cold working

Sec 13

Bauchiner effect and attributes in metal forming

Part I > Module 1 > Bending dies

Sec 14

bending methods, minimum bend radius, bendability, spring back, forces, bend allowances

Part I > Module 2 > Boundary layer theory

Sec 15

boundary layer separation - methods of controlling - wake - drag force on a rectangular plate - pressure drag - friction drag - total drag - streamlined body - bluff body, lift and drag force on an aero foil - characteristics - Poiseuille-Hagen equation.

Part I > Module 1 > Fracture

Sec 16

Brittle and ductile fractureGriffith theory of brittle fracturestress concentration, stress raiser - Effect on plastic deformation on crack propagationtransgranular, intergranular fracture - Effect of impact loading on ductile material and its application in forging etc:

Part I > Module 1 > Crystallography

Sec 17

Burgers vectorclassification of crystal imperfections: types of dislocation, forest of dislocation, crack initiation - role of surface defects on crackCrystal, space lattice, unit cell - BCC, FCC, HCP structures - short and long range orderDetermination of atomic packing factor of SC, BCC, FCC, coordination number, densitiesEffects of crystalline and amorphous structure on mechanical propertiesMiller Indices: brittleness of BCC, HCP and ductility of FCCModes of plastic deformation: with slip in metals. Correlation of slip system, Schmid’s law, twinning, SlipPolymorphism and allotropySignificance of Frank and Read source in metals deformation - correlation of dislocation density with strength and nano concept

Part I > Module 2 > Open channel flow

Sec 18

Chezy’s equation - most economical cross section - Hydraulic jump

Part I > Module 1 > Alloy steels

Sec 19

Chromium m steels etcEffects of alloying elements on dislocation movement, polymorphic transformation temperature, formation of carbides and stability of the eutectic point displacement, retardation of the transformation ratesEnhancement of steel properties by adding alloying elements: Molybdenum, Nickel, Chromium, Vanadium, Tungsten, Cobalt, Silicon, Copper and Leadimprovement in corrosion resistance, mechanical properties

Part I > Module 2 > Rotodynamic pumps

Sec 20

classification - constructional features - working of centrifugal pumps - Euler’s head equation - pump performance characteristics - selection of pumps from performance curves - NPSH available - NPSH required - multistage pumps - pumps in parallel & series operation - propeller pumps

Part I > Module 1 > Forging

Sec 21

classification - Forging methods analysis: open die forging, forces and work of deformation - slab method - in-die forging under sticking condition only, solid cylindrical, rectangular work piece in plane strain - deformation zone geometry:die forging - impression, close, Syllabus, B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering Mahatma Gandhi University - defects in forging - forgeability tests - die design and materials - equipments - heating in forging - quality assurance for forging - non-destructive testing

Part I > Module 1 > Phase diagrams

Sec 22

classification of alloys, solid solutions, Hume’s Rothery’s ruleCoring - equilibrium diagrams reactions: Eutectic, Eutectoid, Peritectic, Peritectoid, Monotectic, PeriteticDetailed discussion on Iron Carbon equilibrium diagram with microstructure and properties changes in austenite, pearlite, ledeburite, ferrite, cementite, interlamellar spacing of pearlite to strength etc.Limitations and alloys of pure metal need of alloyingphase equilibrium diagrams - single phase, multi-rule, Gibbs’s phase rule and lever rulespecial features of martensite transform:

Part I > Module 1 > Cast Iron

Sec 23

Classifications, grey, white, malleable and spheroidal graphite cast iron, composition, microstructure, properties and applications

Part I > Module 1 > Manufacturing Process > Casting

Sec 24

cleaning of castings - defects in castings - inspection and quality controlcontinuous, squeeze casting and semi solid metal forming, economics and surface finish obtainable - shell mold, vacuum, investment, slush, pressure, die, centrifugal, precision investment, strip, include necessary figures (and equations.) comparison of casting with other production processes.

Part I > Module 1 > Manufacturing Process > Patterns

Sec 25

code types, allowances, color

Part I > Module 8

Sec 26

Codification of materials - storage design - storages layout - storage systems and equipment - stores preservation - stores procedures - stock valuation and verification - ware housing and distribution management.e-recruitment and selection - e-employee profile - e-training and virtual learning - Orientation and e-development - Performance management and Compensation Career Concepts - Roles - Career stages - Career planning Process and - Career development Models - Career Motivation and Enrichment - Designing Effective Career Development Systems - Managing Career plateaus - Competencies and Career Management - Competency Mapping Models - Equity and Competency based Compensation.

Part I > Module 6 > Thermodynamics of Combustion

Sec 27

Combustion reaction of common fuels - Exhaust gas composition - Flue gas analysis.

Part I > Module 1 > Manufacturing Process > Moulding sand

Sec 28

constituents, types, properties, testing, types of mould, moulding machines

Part I > Module 7 > Electrical System > Generators & Alternator > Starting Motors

Sec 29

Constructional details of DC Generators fitted with Engines - Special features, Output regulators. details of Alternators fitted with Engines - Electronic Voltage regulators, special features.

Part I > Module 1 > Creep

Sec 30

Creep tests - Creep curves - Sub-structural change, deformation by slip, grain formation - boundary slidingMechanism of creep deformation - threshold for creep - prevention against creep

Part I > Module 1 > Mechanism of crystallization

Sec 31

crystal structure determined by X-ray diffraction methodDiffusion in solids, Fick’s laws, - mechanisms, applications of diffusion in mechanical engineering.Effects of grain size, grain size distribution, grain shape, grain orientation - on dislocation/strength and creep resistanceHall-Petch equation; significance high and low - angle grain boundaries on dislocationHomogeneous and heterogeneous nuclei formation, under cooling, dendritic growth, grain wth, boundary irregularitypolishing and etching to determine the microstructure ipol

Part I > Module 1 > Die cutting

Sec 32

cutting action in punch and die operations - types of presses - Shearing - Different types - die clearances - types of die: progressive, compound, combination die

Part I > Module 1 > Deep drawing

Sec 33

deep draw ability, punch forces - CAD/CAM and CIM,

Part I > Module 2 > Fluid kinematics

Sec 34

Description of flow pattern - streamlines, path lines, streak lines, stream tubes - velocity and acceleration in fluid flow - Continuity equation

Part I > Module 1 > Manufacturing Process > Gating system

Sec 35

design of gating system, sprue, gating ratio, slag trap, heat and fluid flow in metal casting, elements and

Part I > Module 1 > Types of Strengthening mechanisms

Sec 36

Detailed discussion of strain hardening: recovery; recrystallization; mechanical Engineering. Mahatma B.Tech. Syllabus; Driving force for grain growth, recrystallization temperature, effect of grain sizegrain size reduce, Solid Solution hardening, precipitation strengthening and over aging, work hardening, dispersion hardening

Part I > Module 1 > Conventional Machining Processes > Thread production process

Sec 37

different thread production processes: screw cutting on lathe, thread milling, thread rolling, tapping, die threading, knurling thread with and thread grinding.

Part I > Module 1 > Conventional Machining Processes > Milling

Sec 38

different types milling machines - different methods of milling - nomenclature of operations - milling cutters - different types of milling cutter for milling - attachments: vertical milling and universal milling attachment, high speed milling attachment, rack milling, slot milling and attachments, parking bracket, rotary table, universal dividing head, vices, arbors, adapters and collet chucks - surface roughness obtainable in milling - materials tool and applications and advantages: machining centers

Part I > Module 3

Sec 39

Different types of switching and its merits - Applications of unloading valve. Applications of pressure reducing and Meter In and Meter out, velocity control.Hand pumps - single acting, double acting, multi-pumpsPneumatic Hammer, hydraulic press, power - Riveter. steeringScrew, Vane, piston pumps. Axial piston pump, swash plate, bent axis pump, radial piston pump, series pumps.Typical hydraulic pressure - Properties of commonly used hydraulic fluids. circuits used in machine tools

Part I > Module 3 > Hydraulic valves

Sec 40

Directional control valve, shuttle valve, pressure control valve, Stop valve - relief valve - non-return valve - sequence valve - counter balance valve - pressure reducing valve - flow control valve - direction control valves - throttling, non throttling - open center and closed center and tandem center valves

Part I > Module 3 > Gear pumps

Sec 41

Displacement - internal, external and gear ring

Part I > Module 5 > Analysis of Machinery > Brakes and Clutches

Sec 42

double block, long shoe, multi-plate, cone, single plate, - braking of a vehicle - block, hydraulic, mechanical, air and power brakes - Internally expanding shoe, band, Shoe & band, Internal expanding shoe, double block - centrifugal clutches, multiple.

Part I > Module 5 > Analysis of Machinery > Force

Sec 43

dynamic and static force analysis of plane motion mechanisms - principle of superposition - matrix methods

Part I > Module 5 > Analysis of Machinery > Governors

Sec 44

effort and power - controlling force diagram - quality of governors - sensitiveness in effect of friction - stability - inertia governors - governor speed, torque characteristics of an engine - governor and flywheel - Turning moment diagram

Part I > Module 2 > Hydraulic Machines > Principles

Sec 45

Energy transfer between fluid and rotor, classification of fluid machinery - applications, stage velocity triangles, work machinery, dimensionless parameters, specific speed, efficiency and performance characteristics for compressors, rotodynamic pumps and turbines.

Part I > Module 2 > Cavitation in fluid machines

Sec 46

factors affecting cavitation in pumps and turbines

Part I > Module 6

Sec 47

Fuel injection systems in SI and IC engines - Fuel injection pumps - nozzle - direct and indirect injections - MPFI systems and GDI engines - CRDI technology.Variation of specific heats - Dissociation - Engine cooling systems - Air and liquid system - Super charging and turbo charging

Part I > Module 3 > Hydraulic Circuits and Circuit

Sec 48

Fundamentals. Flow divider and combiner. Piping terminology, control terminology, flow control of hydraulic pump

Part I > Module 1 > Gauge blocks

Sec 49

gauge materials, accuracy and standards - effect of temperature, surface roughness - gauge blocks

Part I > Module 1 > Conventional Machining Processes > Gear cutting process > Gear milling

Sec 50

gear milling machines and different gear milling operations

Part I > Module 3 > Types of hydraulic motors

Sec 51

gear motors, vane, radial piston, rolling vane, ball piston, oscillating motor, piston motor, piston cylinders, cylinder cushion. Telescopic cylinder.

Part II > GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND CURRENT AFFAIRS

Sec 52

General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Part I > Module 1 > Engineering Metrology

Sec 53

General measurements concepts - Principles for achieving accuracy; Methods for estimating accuracy and precision, precision Vs accuracy, systematic and constant errors - s: progressive, random, erratic, drunkard errors

Part I > Module 1 > Mechanics of rod and wire Drawing

Sec 54

ideal deformation, ideal deformation and friction, drawing of flat strips etc - drawing defects - drawing practices.

Part I > Module 6 > Testing of CI engines

Sec 55

Indicated power - Brake Power - Volumetric efficiency - Heat balance test - Morse test.

Part I > Module 7 > Electrical System > Fundamentals of DC and AC circuits

Sec 56

Introduction to AC and DC circuits - Active, passive two terminal elements, Current relations for resistor, inductor, capacitor - Ohm’s law, Voltage, Kirchhoff’s laws, Mesh analysis, Nodal analysis, Ideal sources, current division, voltage division.

Part II > General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Renaissance in Kerala > RENAISSANCE IN KERALA > Towards A New Society

Sec 57

Introduction to English education - various missionary organizations and their functioning - founding of educational institutions. printing press, factories etc.

Part I > Module 3 > Industrial Hydraulics

Sec 58

Introduction to hydraulics and pneumatic devices / Symbols. Power transmission, hydraulic Pumps. Nomenclature - Comparison of electric, hydraulic and pneumatic devices. Hydraulic Accumulators. Pumps and motors. Principle of working.

Part I > Module 5 > Spur Gear

Sec 59

Involute and cycloidal tooth profiles - Law of toothed gearing - Gear tooth action - Contact ratio - Interference and undercutting - standard gear teeth - Helical, Bevel, Worm, Rack and Pinion gears [Basics only] - Non - Gear Trains - Speed ratio, train value - Parallel axis gear trains - Epicyclic Gear Trains - Differentials.

Part II > General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Renaissance in Kerala > RENAISSANCE IN KERALA > Literary Figures

Sec 60

Kodungallur Kunjikkuttan Thampuran, Valiyakoickal Thampuran, Kandathil Varghese Mappila, Ullur S. Parameswara Iyer, Vallathol Narayana Menon, C. V. Raman Pillai, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer, Sankar Kurup, Kesav Dev, Thazhakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varkey, K. S. Pottakkad and others.

Part I > Module 2 > Flow through pipes

Sec 61

laminar and turbulent flow in pipes - critical Reynold’s number - Darcy Weisbach equation - hydraulic radius - losses in pipes - pipes in series in pipes parallel - power transmission through pipes - hydraulic gradient line and total energy line - equivalent pipe - Moody’s diagram

Part I > Module 1

Sec 62

limit gauges - gauge tolerance, presentation of gauge tolerances - Taylor’s theory of gauging - Design and limit gauges for screw threads - operation of linear measurements - Principle of alignment (Abbe’s) - accuracy and precision etc.Work holding principle - clamping types - principle of clamping: degrees of freedom

Part I > Module 1 > Conventional Machining Processes > Shaping, planing and slotting

Sec 63

machines: Types and specifications - quick return motion - hydraulic feed and its advantages - depth of cut, speed and feed - automatic feed - work holding devices - types of operation and examples of work done - shaping of V blocks, planing of guide gibs, slotting of keyways

Part II > General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Renaissance in Kerala > RENAISSANCE IN KERALA > Role Of Press In Renaissance

Sec 64

Malayala Manorama, Swaraj, Mithavadi, Vivekodayam, Swadeshabhimani, Malayali, Keralakaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI, Prathibha, Ameen, Yugaprabath, Yukthivadi etc.

Part I > Module 4 > Safety equipments on Ships/ boats

Sec 65

Manning of boats Life saving appliances, fire appliances, Light and sound signals. Onboard.

Part I > Module 1 > Comparators

Sec 66

mechanical, pneumatic and horizontal length - mechanical - optical comparator

Part I > Module 1 > Metal flow > Extrusion

Sec 67

mechanism and types - extrusion defects:

Part I > Module 1 > Fatigue

Sec 68

Mechanism of fatigue failure - structural features of fatigue: crack initiation, growth, propagation - fatigue testsPrimary and secondary stress raisers - Factors affecting fatigue strength: stress concentration, size effect, surface roughness, change in surface propertiesStress cycles - S-N curve - Characteristics of fatigue failureWays to improve fatigue life - surface residual stress, effect of temperature on fatigue - thermal fatigue, its applications in metal cutting

Part I > Module 4 > Registration of ships / boats

Sec 69

Merchant Shipping Act, Inland Vessel Rules, River Sea Vessels Rules. Harbour Craft Rules, Canal Rules.

Part II > General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Renaissance in Kerala > RENAISSANCE IN KERALA > Efforts To Reform The Society > (A) Religious Social Reform Movements

Sec 70

NDPS Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaal Samudaya Parishkarana Sabha, Samatva Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sadachara Paripalana Sangham etc.

Part I > Module 8 > Employee Coaching and Counseling

Sec 71

Need for Coaching - Role of HR in coaching - Coaching Effectiveness - Skills for Effective Coaching and Performance - Need for Counseling - Role of HR in counseling - Components of Counseling Programs - Counseling Effectiveness - Employee Health and Welfare Programs - Work Stress - Sources - Consequences - Stress Management Techniques - Self Management and Emotional Intelligence - Eastern and Western Practices.

Part I > Module 1 > High energy rate forming

Sec 72

needs, energy source - material behavior - pneumatic, mechanical, hydraulic, electromagnetic and explosive forming

Part II > General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Renaissance in Kerala > RENAISSANCE IN KERALA > Women And Social Change

Sec 73

Nenmini menon, Arya Pallam, A. V. Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu, Akkamma Parvathy Cheriyan, Anna Chandy, Lalithambika Antherjanam and others.

Part II > General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Renaissance in Kerala > RENAISSANCE IN KERALA > Awakening Through Literature

Sec 74

Novel, Drama, Poetry - P. K. Narayanapanicker, P. Kesavadev, P. V. Pathmadas, Library movement etc.

Part I > Module 6 > Pollutants in SI and IC engines

Sec 75

NOx, CO, unburnt hydrocarbons, smoke and particulate - Measurement of emission (CH, CO and NOx and smoke intensity) - Exhaust gas treatment - Thermal reaction - Catalytic converter - Particulate trap

Part I > Module 8 > Job Evaluation

Sec 76

objectives - methods - Factors affecting wages - Characteristics - Types of wages - methods of wage system - structure - components.

Part I > Module 8 > Industrial Management > Materials Planning and Control

Sec 77

Objectives of materials management - significance of specification, standardization function of purchasing and material management - make or buy decision - Material forecasting - selection - inventory control - Spare parts management - Inventory systems - lead time administrative, lead time supplier, lead time inspection and transport lead time - various types of lead time - materials requirement planning - aggregate inventory management.

Part I > Module 6 > Combustion in IC engines

Sec 78

P, Ignition delay, diesel knock - Air motion - Squish, tumble, swirl motions

Part I > Module 5 > Analysis of Machinery > Dynamometers

Sec 79

Pony brake - epicyclic train, belt transmission and torsion - dynamometers. effort and power.

Part I > Module 5 > Analysis of Machinery > Flywheel and Gyroscope

Sec 80

Principle - Angular acceleration - Gyroscopic effect - couple on bearings, airplanes, and ships - stability of automobile and two wheel vehicles - Gyroscopic stabilization of sea vessels - Rigid disc at an angle fixed to a rotating shaft - grinding mills

Part I > Module 1 > Conventional Machining Processes > Gear cutting process > Gear shaping

Sec 81

principle of gear shaping process - gear finishing - gear errors

Part I > Module 1 > Optical instruments for angle measurements

Sec 82

principle of projector, telescope, microscope, collimator, auto collimator - combination of auto collimator, angle dekker, optical flat - optical flat and angle gauges.

Part I > Module 1 > Conventional Machining Processes > Gear cutting process > Gear hobbing

Sec 83

principle of the hobbing process and hobbing machines, basic types of hobbing machines, hob wear, spur gear hobbing, helical gear hobbing, different hobbing techniques, nomenclature of hobbing

Part I > Module 1 > Rolling

Sec 84

principles - types of rolls and rolling mills - mechanics of flat rolling, roll pressure distribution, neutral point - front and back tension, roll d-power, friction and deflection, flattening forces in hot rolling, roll torque and an - lubrication in metal forming - defects - hot and cold rolling - rolling machines - strip velocity roll velocity - roll and roll pass design - theories of rolling and effect of parameters - load calculation - rolling of tubes, wheels, axles, I - beam, thread, gear rolling.

Part I > Module 1 > Conventional Machining Processes > Burnishing

Sec 85

processes and surface roughness obtainable

Part I > Module 8 > Work Study and Inventory Management > Inventory Control

Sec 86

Procurement and Cost - Consumption cycle - Purchasing method - Procedures - Records used in stock control - Warehousing - Definitions, Role of work study, Means of increasing productivity, Factors affecting work affecting work, human factors in work study, objectives, study - Basic procedure for method study - Charts and diagrams used in method study, work measurement, and objective - techniques of work measurement

Part I > Module 8 > Quality Management

Sec 87

Quality management systems - Factors controlling quality - Impact of poor quality - Challenges - Quality Cost - Quality Assurance - Quality circle - Statistical process control (SPC) - Control Charts - Total Quality Management - Just In Time - Six Sigma - Maintenance management - Types, Effects of maintenance, Reliability - Replacement

Part I > Module 2 > Positive displacement pumps

Sec 88

Reciprocating pump, pump - characteristics - applications.

Part I > Module 1 > Manufacturing Process > Rising system

Sec 89

rising design, chills, feeding devices - pouring and Cupola operation

Part I > Module 2 > Ideal fluids

Sec 90

Rotational and irrotational flow - Circulation and vorticity - Basic flow fields, potential function and stream function - Uniform flow, Source, sink, doublet, vortex, spiral flow, flow past a cylinder with circulation - Magnus effect - Kowsky’s theorem.

Part I > Module 4

Sec 91

Rudder. Fixed/Variable, Effect - Propeller types. Kort nozzle, variable pitch.

Part I > Module 1 > Angle measurements

Sec 92

sine bar and dial gauge, three disc - measurement of taper - Plugs ring gauges and taper bores - Precision levels, clinometer

Part I > Module 7 > Electrical System > AC circuits

Sec 93

Sinusoids, Generation of AC, Average and RMS values, Form and peak factors, J-R operator - Analysis of R, L, C circuits - Introduction to three phase systems - types of connections, relationships between line and phase values.

Part II > General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Renaissance in Kerala > Social Welfare Legislations and Programs

Sec 94

Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Programs like Employment Guarantee Program, Organ and Blood Donation etc.

Part I > Module 1 > Forming dies

Sec 95

solid form, curling, embossing, coining, bulging dies - Shear and tube spinning

Part I > Module 6 > Combustion in SI engines

Sec 96

Stages of combustion - Flame propagation - Ignition lag - P-θ diagram - Abnormal combustion - detonation effects

Part I > Module 7 > Electrical System

Sec 97

Starting of IC Engine (Petrol & Diesel) - Starting Motor construction and its drive Mechanisms - Motor Characteristics & Lighting System: Electrical Accessories such as Head Lights and Lenses and Reflectors, Bulb, Wiring circuit, Sound signals (Types). Electrical Gauges such as Oil pressure gauge, Fuel level indicator, Engine Temperature Gauge. Navigational lights.

Part I > Module 5 > Energy methods in elasticity

Sec 98

Strain energy of deformation - subjected to special cases of a body concentrated loads, due to axial force, shear force, bending moment and torque - reciprocal relation - Maxwell’s reciprocal theorem - Castigliano’s first and second theorems - virtual work principle - minimum potential energy theorem - Torsion of non-circular - energy complementary circular bars: Saint Venant’s theory - solutions for circular and elliptic cross - sections - Prandtl’s method - membrane analogy - torsion of thin walled open and closed sections - shear flow.

Part I > Module 8 > Human Resource Development

Sec 99

Strategic framework for HRM and HRD - Vision, Mission and Values - Importance - Challenges to Organizations - HRD Functions - Roles of HRD Professionals - HRD practices - Needs Assessment - Measures of HRD performance - Links to HR Strategy and Business Goals - HRD Program Implementation and Evaluation - Strategic Capability, Bench Marking and HRD Audit - Recent trends.

Part I > Module 4 > Electrical Gauges

Sec 100

such as. (Types) Sound signals. Wiring circuit, Bulb, Reflectors, Lenses and Head Lights. Oil pressure gauge, Fuel level indicator, Engine Temperature Gauge. Navigational lights.

Part I > Module 6 > Fuel

Sec 101

systems - Battery and magnet system - ignition timing and spark advance - Fuels - Qualities, - rating of fuels - Octane and Cetane numbers - Alternative fuels

Part I > Module 5 > Kinematics synthesis (Planar Mechanisms)

Sec 102

Tasks of kinematic synthesis - Type, Number and dimensional synthesis - Graphical synthesis for four link mechanism - Function generator - 2 position and 3 position synthesis - Overlay Method - Analytical synthesis techniques

Part I > Module 6 > Refrigeration > Principles of refrigeration

Sec 103

Thermodynamics of refrigeration - Carnot, reversed carnot cycle - heat pump, and refrigerating machine - coefficient of performance - unit of refrigeration - conventional refrigeration systems.

Part II > General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Renaissance in Kerala > RENAISSANCE IN KERALA > Leaders Of Renaissance

Sec 104

Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyankali. ChattaMpi Swamikal, Brahmananda Palakkunnath Abraham Sivayogi, Dr. Palpu (Kumar Guru) Poykayil Yohannan, Bhagavananda Manathu Padmanabhan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Moorkoth Kumaran, K. T. Madhavan, Moorkoth Kunjappa, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chavara, Makthi Thangal, T. V. Bhattathirippad, Vakkam Abdul Khader Maulavi, Mannath Padmanabhan, Joseph V. C. Kunjuraman, Dr. Ayyathan Gopalan, P. K. Kesava Menon, C. Krishnan, K. P. Chathan Master, K. P. Vallon, Velukkutty Arayan, Neelakanta Namboodirippad P. Krishnan, Swamy Ananda Theerthan, C. Kesavan, T. R. Krishnaswamy Iyer, A. K. Gopalan, Annakuzhippattu Krishnapillai P. Krishnapillai, M. C. Joseph, K. S. Pattattom and others.

Part I > Module 5 > Cams and Followers

Sec 105

types - follower motion - uniform velocity and acceleration - Cycloidal - SHM - Displacement, velocity and acceleration curves - Cam profile - Convex and Concave cams with footed followers - Tangent cams - Introduction to Polynomial Cams

Part I > Module 1 > Conventional Machining Processes > Turning machines

Sec 106

Types - method of holding work and attachments, accessories, tool - operations - types of tools for each operation - tool room lathe - duplicating lathe - Capstan and Turret lathe - knurling

Part I > Module 6 > Lubrication systems

Sec 107

types - properties of lubricants - Flash point, Fire point and viscosity index.

Part I > Module 1 > Conventional Machining Processes > Boring

Sec 108

types of boring machines, tool geometry - counterboring, spot facing, countersinking - trepanning

Part I > Module 1 > Conventional Machining Processes > Drilling

Sec 109

types of drilling machines - types of drills - nomenclature of drill point - drill wear - types of chip breakers - cutting forces in drilling

Part I > Module 1 > Fits and tolerances

Sec 110

types of fits: hole and shaft basis system

Part I > Module 1 > Conventional Machining Processes > Lapping

Sec 111

types of lapping machines - types of hand lapping - surface roughness obtainable

Part I > Module 1 > Conventional Machining Processes > Grinding

Sec 112

Types of machines - Grinding mechanisms: Grinding forces, specific energy, grinding debris - Grinding wheel: grain size, different types of bond, grade, structure different types of abrasive - marking system of grinding wheel - Truing and dressing of grinding wheel - Grinding fluids - temperature, thermal damage and surface roughness obtainable.

Part I > Module 1 > Conventional Machining Processes > Honing

Sec 113

Types of machines, Honing conditions - types honing stones - honing methods - cutting fluids - surface roughness obtainable

Part I > Module 1 > Conventional Machining Processes > Reaming

Sec 114

types of reamers - nomenclature tool - cutting forces

Part I > Module 1 > Manufacturing Process > Cores

Sec 115

types, prints, machines, chaplets, forces acting on moulding flasks

Part II > General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Renaissance in Kerala > RENAISSANCE IN KERALA > Efforts To Reform The Society > (B) Struggles and Social Revolts

Sec 116

Upper cloth agitation, Vaikom Satyagraha, Guruvayoor Satyagraha, Paliyam Satyagraha, Kuttankulam Satyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act, Malabar Revolts, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention Movement etc.

Part I > Module 2 > Fluid statics

Sec 117

variation of pressure - absolute and gauge pressure - manometers, Pascal’s law - hydrostatic force on plane and curved surfaces - Buoyancy and floatation - stability of submerged and floating bodies - metacentric height

Part I > Module 4 > Hull

Sec 118

Various Types of - Classification of ships / boats. Terms used in boat construction. Passenger boats and cargo vessels. General layout. Water tight integrity of vessels. Geometry of ships and Free Surface. Inclining experiment. Trim and stability booklet. hydrostatic calculations.

Part I > Module 1 > High speed steels

Sec 119

W and Mo types, effect of different alloying elements in HSS

Part I > Module 6 > Types of engines

Sec 120

Wankel engine - free piston engine - RCV engine - Stratified charge engine - Stirling engine - engine

Part I > Module 6 > Basics of Thermodynamics, IC Engines & Combustion

Sec 121

Working of two stroke and four stroke engines and valve timing diagrams - air cycles - Ignition in Petrol and diesel engine.

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Part II (e): Essentials of Electronics Engineering

Sec 1

Active and passive devices – review only. LED – working, applications, comparison of LED lighting and CFL lighting. Full wave rectifier – diagram and explanation, 5 V power supply – with bridge rectifier and 7805. SMPS – block diagram and advantages. Integrated circuits. SMDs – advantages. Static electricity – precautions in handling electronic circuits.Health hazards of e-waste.Block diagram. Compare – inverter and UPS. Online and off line UPS – differentiate. Battery selection for UPS and inverter.Simple block diagram of 8 bit microcontrollers – application.CDMA and GSM. Compare – 2G and 3G technologies.ON / OFF, push to ON, push to OFF, push to ON / OFF, SPST, SPDT, DPDT. Working and application of limit switches, proximity switches, relays.

Part II (a): Technical Mathematics

Sec 2

Area bounded by a curve and X or Y axis, solutions of differential equations using the method of variable separable, solutions of linear differential equations of first order.Expansions using Binomial theorem.Equations to a straight line – slope-intercept form, intercept form, Angle between two lines, condition for two lines to be perpendicular, parallel.Evaluation of second and third order, minors and cofactors, solutions of simultaneous linear equation in three unknown using Cramer’s rule.Limits and continuity, derivatives of functions, equation to tangents and normals. Maxima and minima of functions of one variable.Integration of different types of functions.Identification of Matrices, matrix operations, adjoint and inverse.Signs of functions in each quadrant. Trigonometric values of angles, properties of trigonometric functions, applications of the identities sin (A ± B), cos (A ± B) and tan (A ± B).

Part II (d): Basic Electrical Engineering

Sec 3

Resistance, Capacitance and inductance. AC circuit with R, L, C. Simple solution of typical AC circuit with resistance, impedance, power and power factor.Earthing, lightning protection.Electrical supply and load and its functioning, division of voltage and current in a parallel and series circuit – simple problems, units of power and energy, solution of DC circuit with calculation of energy consumption in an installation.Review with discussion of electric current, potential difference, power, EMF, resistance and its laws, Ohms law and series parallel circuit, electromagnetism, generation of AC and DC supply.

Part II (b): Basic Civil Engineering

Sec 4

Parts of building – foundation – types of foundations – spread footing, isolated footing, combined footing, Raft, pile and well foundations. Masonry – types rubble masonry, brick masonry, English bond and Flemish bond. (One brick wall).Levelling instruments, different types, bench mark, reduced level of points, booking of field notes, reduction of levels by height of collimation method (simple problem). Modern survey – instruments – Total station, Electronics theodolite, Distomat.Brick – varieties and strength, characteristics of good brick. Cement – varieties and grade of cement and its uses. Steel – types of steel for reinforcement bars, steel structural sections. Aggregates – types & requirements of good aggregates. Concrete – grades of concrete as per IS code, water cement ratio. Workability, mixing, batching, compaction and curing.Chain surveying – principles, instruments, ranging, and chaining survey lines, field work and field book, selection of survey stations, units of land area.

Part I : General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Sec 5

General Knowledge and Current AffairsNovel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcSNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc.Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyakoil Thampuran, Kandathil Varghese Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories.printing press etc.Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and othersAmendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.Salient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.

Part III: Mechanical Engineering

Sec 6

Explain the term variability in measurements – Explain the terms variable, attribute, frequency, frequency distribution and frequency plot – Normal distribution curve – Tally sheet – Explanation of the terms mean, mode, median and standard deviation – Calculation of mean, mode, median and standard deviation – Statistical quality control – Types of control charts – X, R, P, 100P and C.Concept of quality and quality control – product control – concepts of inspection- Types of inspection – first piece inspection. Working inspection, sample inspection, operation inspection, key operation inspection, floor or patrolling inspection, centralized inspection – Advantages and limitations.Work study – Advantages and application of work study to increase productivity – Method study – Therbligs and their symbols – Process chart symbols – preparation of operation process chart, flow process chart, man-machine chart, right hand left hand chart, and SIMO chart – Flow diagram – Principles of motion economy – Rules concerning human body, work place layout and material handling, tools and equipment design – Objectives of work measurement – Procedure of stop watch time study – standard time calculation – Production study – work sampling – steps in work sampling.Concepts of industry – Meaning of the term production and productivity – Methods of increasing productivity – types of production – Job production batch production, mass production, continuous production – Explanation of production planning control – Benefits and functions of PPC – pre-planning activities – Forecasting, plant location, product planning, design and development, material selection, process planning, determination of men, machines, material and tool requirements – Process planning – Choice of machine in process planning – Break even analysis – Process sheet – Process planning procedure – Routing – Scheduling – Dispatching – value engineering – Plant location and layout – Factors to be considered in locating industrial plants – plant layout – Types of layouts – Compare the advantages and disadvantages of each type – Plant maintenance – Types of maintenance.Need and scope for project analysis – Explanation of the constituents elements of project analysis – Production cost – Market survey – Selling price – Capital investment – Return on investment – Elements of costing – Classification of costs – Depreciation – Types of depreciation – Obsolescence – Basic formula for calculation of machining times for the operation such as turning, drilling and shaping – simple problems.Inventory management – definition and classification – purchase procedure – buying techniques – EOQ and ABC analysis.Sales – importance – functions of sales department – sales forecasting.Stores management – introduction – store keeping functions – duties of store keeper – store layout – Centralized and decentralized store – store records – indent forms – bincard – store ledger.Meaning of management – Taylor’s scientific management, Functions of management – Different types of ownership – organizational structure.Introduction to network analysis – Commonly used terms in CPM and PERT – CPM – operation, earliest finish time (EFT), latest finish time (LFT), critical path, even slack, or float, dummy activity – construction and numbering of network diagram – Fulkerson’s rule – Simple problems on CPM (by AOA method only) – PERT – Comparison between CPM and PERT – Calculation of expected time – Event, activity, successor event, predecessor event, earliest expected time, latest allowable time, slack.Definitions of quality – dimensions of quality – TQM conceptMethods – Linear programming – formulation of LPP – transportation problem – North West corner rule, Vogel’s approximation method – Simple problems – Game theory – two-persons zero sum game – Maxi-min and mini-max principle – saddle point – simple problems.Types of Wages – Nominal, real, living, fair and minimum wages – Incentives.Automation – definition.General use of a broaching machines – Parts and their functions,Construction and parts – tooling layout.Machine tools (brief description only)Classification – Work holding devices – Types of drill bits – Tool holding devices – Operations.Flexible automation – flexible manufacturing cell – components of FMS.Method of making gears – Gear hobbling.Abrasives – natural, artificial – Bonding materials – vitrified, silicate, shellac, rubber – kinds of abrasives, grain size, grade and structure, kind of bond material, functions of the grinding wheels – Grinding machines – Cylindrical grinders – centre type and centre less type grinders.Definition of jigs and fixtures.Type of lathe – Lathe parts, function of each part – Lathe accessories – Work holding and tool holding devices – Speed, feed and depth of cut – Operations – taper turning methods – Lathe specification.Orthogonal cutting and oblique cutting, chip formation, type of chips, cutting speed, feed and depth of cut – Tool life – Machinability.General use of milling machines – Parts of milling machines and their functions – types of milling machines – Cutter holding devices (a) arbours (b) Collets – Milling operations – plain milling, key and key ways, gang milling, T- slot milling – Milling methods (a) conventional milling (b) climb milling – Types of indexing.General use of a planer – Planer parts and their functions.Basic elements of robots – types of joints – robotic arms – robotic hands.General use of a shaper – Parts and their functions.General use of a slotter – Slotter parts and their functions.Fitting operations like chipping, filing, scraping, grinding, sawing, marking, drilling, reaming, tapping, dieing – tools used in fitting – vice (bench vice, pipe vice, hand vice), files – various types of files – specification of files – chisels, hammers, hack saw, scrapers, punches, surface plate, surface gauge, V-block, angle plate, try square, combination set, steel rule, callipers (outside and inside), divider, scriber, drills, reamer, tap and tap wrench, die and die stock, goggles.Tools – rammer, trowel, slick, lifter, strike off bar, bellow, sprue pin, mallet, gate cutter, swab, vent rod, draw spike, moulding box – composition of moulding sands – types of moulding sand – green sand, dry sand, parting sand, loom sand, facing sand and core sand – properties of moulding sand such as porosity, plasticity, adhesiveness, cohesiveness, refractoriness. Types of patterns – single piece pattern, split pattern, match plate pattern, gated pattern, loose piece pattern, sweep pattern, - Pattern allowances – shrinkage allowance, draft allowance, machining allowance, distortion or camber allowance, rapping allowance.Classification of measuring instruments – precision and non precision instruments – Direct reading and indirect measuring instruments – Vernier calliper, micrometer (inside, outside) – classifications of gauges – plug, ring, snap, screw pitch gauge, feeler gauge, standard wire gauge and indicating gauges – comparators – Mechanical comparators, Electrical comparators, optical comparators, pneumatic comparators.Arc welding – principle of arc welding – welding positions – Flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead welding – welded joints – Butt, lap, corner, tee, edge, V-joints, U-joint – selection of welding electrodes – Electrode coatings – Functions of electrode coating – Gas welding – type of flames – functions and operation of oxy-acetylene cylinders, pressure regulators, welding torch, nozzle – explanation of submerged arc welding, tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding, metal inert gas (MIG) welding, Atomic hydrogen welding and thermit welding – Defects in welding – causes and remedies of the defects such as porosity, poor penetration, warping, under cut, distortion crack, poor appearances – soldering – brazing.Cooling curve for pure iron – iron carbon equilibrium diagram – TTT diagram – Micro constituents of steel – Heat treatment process, annealing, normalizing, hardening, tempering, mar tempering, austempering, case hardening (cyaniding, nitriding and carburising), age hardening – induction hardening – flame hardening – residual stress due to heat treatment.Structure of materials – structure of solids – Crystal structure – BCC, FCC and HCP – Ferrous and non ferrous – Cast iron – white malleable, grey and nodular cast iron – Manufacturing of Pig iron – Blast Furnace – Manufacturing of Cast iron – Cupola Furnace – Types of steel – Manufacturing of steel – Bessemer process, LD process, open hearth and Electric furnace – Steel alloys – Non ferrous metals and alloys – Aluminium, Copper and its alloys – Crucible furnace.Mechanical properties such as strength, hardness, toughness, brittleness, creep, fatigue, stiffness, ductility, malleability, elasticity and plasticity – Thermal properties such as specific heat, thermal conductivity, thermal resistance, and thermal diffusivity – Destructive testing – Tensile and compressive test – Hardness test – Impact test – Fatigue test – Creep test – Non-destructive testing – Radiographic – Ultrasonic testing – Inspection – spark test, magnetic particle, x-ray and dye penetration tests.Orifices – types of orifices – Vena contracta – coefficient of contraction – coefficient of velocity – coefficient of discharge – Notches – types of notches – Flow through pipes – loss of head in pipes – major energy losses - -minor energy losses – loss of energy due to friction – Darcy’s formulae (No derivation) for loss of head in pipes – Chezy’s formula (No derivation) for loss of head in pipes – simple problems – loss of head due to sudden enlargement – loss of head due to sudden contraction (No derivation) – water hammer – nozzles.Introduction – Basic law – Applications of fluid powerFluid pressure at a point – pressure head – problems – Pascal’s law – absolute, gauge, atmospheric and vacuum pressures – simple problems – measurement of fluid pressure – Piezometer tube – simple manometer – differential manometer – inverted differential manometer – Bourdon’s tube pressure gauge – total pressure.Control valves – Functions – classifications – Describe the working of pressure control valves such as relief valves – Poppet valve – Direction control valves – check valves – Flow control valves – types – gate, globe, butterfly valves, non return valve.Basic elements of hydraulic system – oil reservoir pump unit – principles of working of positive displacement pump – classifications – Gear pumps, Screw pump, Vane pumps, Lobe pump, Simple piston pumps.Introduction – types of fluid flow – steady and unsteady flow – uniform and non-uniform flow – laminar and turbulent flow – compressible and incompressible flow – rotational and irrotational flow – rate of flow or discharge – equation of continuity of liquid flow – simple problems – energy of a liquid in motion – potential energy – kinetic energy – pressure energy – total energy – total head of liquid in motion – Bernoulli’s equation – practical applications of Bernoulli’s equation – venturimeter – Orifice meter – Pitot tube.Pneumatic control valves – Air cylinders.Comparison of pneumatic system with hydraulic system – identification of standard pneumatic symbols – basic pneumatic system – air filter – pressure regulator – lubricator – mufflers.Density – specific weight – specific volume – specific gravity – problems – viscosity - kinematics viscosity – Newton’s law of viscosity – types of fluids – compressibility – surface tension – capillarity.Types of casing – piping system of CP – work done, manometric head – efficiencies – discharge – power required to drive – multistage pumps – specific speed of CP – cavitation – priming.Force exerted by the jet – stationary – vertical – inclined – curved plate (symmetrical and unsymmetrical) – force exerted by the jet on moving plates – simple problems.Development of water Turbines – classification - impulse Turbine – Pelton wheel components.Components – difference between impulse & reaction – classification of Reaction Turbines – Francis Turbine – Kaplan Turbine – Draft tubes – specific speed.Types – comparison of CP & RP – discharge – slip – air vessels, Hydraulic ram.Centroids – centre of gravity – axis of symmetry and axis of reference – methods to find centre of gravity – simple geometric sections such as rectangle, triangle and circle.Column, strut, buckling load, equivalent length, slenderness ratio – types of columns – short column, medium size column, long column.Types of Stresses and strains – tensile and compressive – longitudinal and lateral strain – Poisson’s ratio – behaviour of mild steel under tension – stress strain diagram – limit of proportionality – elastic limit – yield point – ultimate stress – working stress – factor of safety – comparison of stress strain diagram of a mild steel and a brittle material – Hooks law and Young’s modulus – principle of superposition – stresses in varying section – stresses in composite section – simple problems.Introduction – type of friction – static friction, dynamic friction, sliding friction, rolling friction, pivot friction, limiting friction, angle of friction, coefficient of friction, cone of friction – state laws of friction – static friction and kinetic friction.Moment of inertia – radius of gyration.Types – lap joint – single riveted, double riveted (Chain and zigzag) – butt joint single cover single riveted, double cover single riveted – failure of riveted joints – failure of rivets – shearing and crushing – failure of plates – tearing across a row of rivets – tearing off plate at an edge – strength of rivet, plate and riveted joint – efficiency of a riveted joint – caulking and Fullering operations.Types of beams – cantilever beam, simply supported beam, overhanging beam, built in beam or fixed beam and continuous beam – types of loading – concentrated or point load, uniformly distributed load and uniformly varying load – shear force and bending moment diagrams – cantilever beams – point load, uniformly distributed load and combination of point load and uniformly distributed load – simply supported beam – point load, uniformly distributed load and combination of point load and uniformly distributed load – maximum bending moment on the section. – deflection of beams.Shear stress and strain – modulus of rigidity – volumetric strain, bulk modulus – simple problems.Types of spring – leaf spring – helical springs.Nature and magnitude of stresses due to change in temperature – total or partial prevention of expansion and contraction – temperature stress on composite bar – simple problems.Failures of thin cylinder – stresses in thin cylindrical shell – hoop stress – longitudinal stress.Torsion equation – strength equation for solid and hollow shaft (no proof) – power equation – polar moment of inertia.Types of frames – formula for finding the redundancy – free body diagram – equilibrium – forces in various members of stress due to loading – method of joints and method of sections.Welding terms – leg of the weld, size of the fillet weld, throat thickness, effective length of the weld, side fillet weld and end fillet weld – strength of welded joints.Functions of bearings – classification of bearings – Radial bearings – thrust bearings – sliding contact bearings – rolling contact bearings.Types of belts – flat belt, circular belt or rope, V-belt – types of flat belt drives – open and crossed belt drive – compound belt drive – stepped or cone pulley drive – velocity ratio – slip – creep.Designation of screw threads – stresses in screwed fastenings due to static loading – initial stresses – stresses due to external forces – bolts of uniform strength – types of keys – forces acting on a sunk key – strength of a sunk key – calculation of key size using empirical proportions.Classification of followers and cams – motion of the followers – uniform velocity, simple harmonic motion – uniform acceleration and retardation – cam terminology – displacement diagrams.Shaft couplings – requirement – types.Functions of gears – friction wheels – advantages and disadvantages of a gear drive – spur gear nomenclature – simple gear drive – velocity ratio – gear trains – simple gear train – compound gear train.General procedure – Design stress and working stress – factor of safety – Kinematic link – pair – chain – four bar chain – examples and applications – mechanism – inversion.Functions of the governors – types of governors – simple watt governor – porter governor – flywheels – comparison with governors – coefficient of fluctuation of speed – fluctuation of energy – maximum fluctuation of energy – coefficient of fluctuation of energy.Definition of limits, fits and tolerances.Thread terminology – Forms of screw threads (square thread, V thread) - Witworth thread – British Association thread – American standard thread – Acme thread – ISO metric thread – square thread – single start and multi start threads – right hand and left hand threads – conventional representation of threads. Bolted connection using standard proportions.Torsional stresses and strains – strength of solid and hollow shaft – design of shaft considering strength and rigidity – comparisons – power transmitted by shaft – compare solid and hollow shaft in terms of their weight, strength and stiffness.Surface roughness terminology – surface roughness values, Grades and symbols.Classification of welds – Elementary welding symbols – types of pipes – Methods of connecting pipes – pipe threads – representation of pipe threads – types of pipe joints – single and double line orthographic symbols for pipe fittings and valves (flanged, screwed and welded joints).Construction and working of Air compressors – function of an air compressor – uses of compressed air – classification of the air compressors – working of reciprocating compressors (single stage and two stage), rotary compressors – fans and blowers, centrifugal compressors and axial flow compressors. Mechanical efficiency & volumetric efficiency.Definition, factors affecting human comfort, effective temperature.Classification – industrial, comfort air conditioning, working of summer air conditioning, winter and year round air conditioning.Assumption, Air standard efficiency – explanation with diagrams and derivation of air standard efficiency of Carnot Cycle, Otto cycle, Diesel cycle, dual combustion cycle.Fuel systems – components – carburetion – functions of carburettor – working fuel systems of diesel engine – fuel filter – injector and injection nozzle – ignition system – cooling system – classification of cooling system – radiators – IC engine lubrication system – forced system – governing systems – quantity governing – quality governing – hit and miss governing.Classification of fuels – solid, liquid & gaseous – Merits & demerits of various types of fuels – requirements of a good fuel – Calorific Value – combustion of fuel.Heat exchangers – Classification – Recuperator type and regenerative type, parallel flow, counter flow type & cross flow – concept of overall heat transfer coefficient – LMTD.Heat Transfer – conduction, convection and radiation – Fourier’s law – Thermal conductivity – Conduction through plane wall and composite wall – Black body concept – Stefan-Boltzman law – Gray body concept – Newton Rikhman equation – free and forced convection.Definition of refrigeration, concept of C. O. P., unit of refrigeration – reversed Carnot cycle – COP, Application of refrigeration.Sensible heating, sensible cooling – humidifying, dehumidifyingDefinition, Dry air, moist air, saturated, unsaturated and super saturated air, degree of saturation, dry bulb temperature, wet bulb temperature, dew point temperature.Definition, primary and secondary refrigerants, desirable properties of refrigerants.Compressors – Condensers – Evaporators – Expansion Devices – capillary tube, Thermostatic expansion valve.Performance of I. C. Engines – testing – Indicated power, Brake power, Friction power – Mechanical efficiency – Indicated Thermal efficiency, Brake Thermal efficiency, Relative efficiency – Total fuel consumption & Specific Fuel Consumption – Morse test for determination of I. P. of multi-cylinder engine – Heat balance sheet – problems.Principles and working of a vapour compression system with the help of flow diagram. C.O.P. of vapour compression systems.

Part II (c): Basic Mechanical Engineering

Sec 7

Definition, classification – two stroke engines, four stroke engines, working of two stroke engines and four stroke engines with the help of line sketches, comparison between two stroke and four stroke engines, comparison between petrol and diesel engines, function of fly wheel, clutch, gearbox, propeller shaft and differential in power transmission, explain with sketch the working of differential, briefly explain power transmission of 4 wheel vehicle with line diagram.Introduction, classification of power plants – working of hydroelectric power plant with schematic sketches – working of thermal (Steam and Diesel) power plant with schematic sketches – working of nuclear power plant with schematic sketches.

Technical

100 Marks

Inspector of Factories & Boilers Grade II

This recruitment is conducted by the Kerala Public Service Commission for the post of Inspector of Factories and Boilers Grade II, and sometimes includes equivalent posts like Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) and Instructor Grade I Mechanical Engineering in various departments.

75m

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Part Id : Manufacturing Science and Processes

Sec 1

Classification of materials, Structure and properties of common engineering materials, Crystalline materials, crystal structure, defects in crystals, phase diagrams, iron-carbon equilibrium diagram, Phase transformation, T-T-T diagram, heat treatment, fracture – brittle and ductile materials, powder metallurgy.Metal casting – stand casting, die casting, investment casting, centrifugal casting, gating and riser design, melting furnaces, forming – hot and cold processes, forging, drawing, extrusion, shearing, bending, high energy forming, joining processes – welding, weldability, metallurgy of welding, machining processes – single and multi point cutting tools, tool geometry and materials, mechanics of machining, tool life and wear, jigs and fixtures, unconventional methods, EBM, ECM, LBM, ultrasonic machining, computer integrated manufacturing, CNC machining, metrology and instrumentation – limits, fits and tolerances, accuracy, precision, repeatability, comparators, gauges, interferometry, surface structure, measurement of displacement, velocity, acceleration, temperature, Transducers.

Part Ib : Theory of Machines

Sec 2

Design for static and dynamic loading, failure theories, fatigue strength and S-N diagram, Principles of design of machine elements such as bolted, riveted and welded joints. Design of shafts, spur gears, rolling and sliding contact bearings, brakes and clutches.Kinematic and dynamic analysis of planer mechanisms. Cams, Gears and gear trains. Flywheels, Governors, Balancing of rigid rotors and field balancing, Balancing of single and multi cylinder engines, free and forced vibrations of single degree of freedom systems, effect of damping, vibration isolation and transmissibility, resonance, Critical speeds and whirling of shafts.

Part Ie : Principles of Management

Sec 3

Factors in selection of site, plant layout, types of layouts: process, product, fixed and group layouts.Marketing management – objectives and function, forecasting – moving average, exponential smoothing, break-even analysis, capacity planning, inventory control, ABC analysis, EOQ model, work study – Job evaluation and merit rating, Quality control, control charts for variables and attributes, acceptance sampling, TQM, SPC tools, ISO standards, linear programming – Graphical and Simplex solution methods, Transportation and assignment models, single server queuing models, network theory – CPM – crashing of networks, PERT – probability of completion.Principles and functions of scientific management, Levels and skills of management, organisational structure – authority, responsibility and span of control – system concept of management – line, line and staff, project and matrix organizations, proprietary partnership and joint stock companies, private limited, public limited companies, cooperative organizations and Government organizations.

Part Ia : Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics

Sec 4

Fluid mechanics: Fluid properties, fluid statics, manometry, buoyancy, control volume analysis of mass, momentum and energy, fluid acceleration, differential equations of continuity and momentum. Euler’s equation, Bernoulli’s equation, laminar flow through pipes, boundary layer displacement, momentum and energy thickness, flow through pipes, minor and major losses, dimensional analysis.Heat transfer: Modes of heat transfer, one dimensional heat conduction, thermal resistance, fins, free and forced convective heat transfer, dimensionless parameters, problems in convective heat transfer with the help of correlation, thermal boundary layer, radiation, black and grey surfaces, shape factors, network analysis.Mechanics of Solids: Stress-strain relationship and elastic constant, principal stress and strains, Mohr’s circle for plane stresses and plane strains, shear force and bending moment diagrams, bending of beams, torsion of circular shafts, Euler’s theory of columns, strain energy, thermal stresses.Thermodynamic processes, entropy, irreversibility and availability, basic thermodynamic cycles, behaviour of ideal and real gases, properties of pure substances, computation of work and heat, ideal processes, analysis of thermodynamic cycles related to energy conversion.

Part II: General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Renaissance in Kerala

Sec 5

Part Ic : I.C. Engines and Refrigeration

Sec 6

SI and CI engines, two-stroke and four-stroke engines, efficiencies, heat balance, combustion in IC engines, abnormal combustion, engine fuels and fuel rating, alternate fuels, carburetion and fuel injection – MPFI, CRDI, super charging and turbo charging methods, engine emission and control.Steam and gas turbines, Rankine and Brayton cycles with regeneration and reheat, heat transfer equation, heat exchangers – LMTD and NTU methods, vapour compression and absorption refrigeration cycles, heat pumps, properties of moist air, psychrometric chart, basic psychrometric processes, turbo machines – impulse and reaction principles, Pelton wheel, Francis and Kaplan turbines, velocity diagram and performances of turbo machines, non-conventional energy sources – solar, wind, wave, biomass, geothermal and fuel cells.

Administrative

100 Marks

Company Secretary Cum Finance Manager

This is a recruitment by Kerala Public Service Commission for the post of Company Secretary Cum Finance Manager in Kerala State Film Development Corporation Ltd.

90m

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Advanced accounting

Sec 1

Accounting Standards: Overview of International Accounting Standards (IAS)/International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Interpretations by International Financial Reporting, Interpretation Committee (IFRIC), Indian Accounting Standards.Company Accounts: (a) Preparation of financial statements - Profit and Loss .Account, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement (b) Profit (Loss) prior to incorporation (c) Alteration of share capital, Conversion of fully paid shares into stock and stock into shares, Accounting for bonus issue (d) problems on Accounting for business acquisition, Amalgamation and reconstruction

Capital Market & Capital Market Instruments

Sec 2

Capital Market / Security Market , Primary Market / New Issues / IPO Market , Secondary Market / Stock Market / Stock Exchange , Depositaries , Private placements of shares / Buy back of shares , CAPM Vs Market Model , Issue mechanism, Forward Contract and future contracts

General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Renaissance in Kerala

Sec 3

General Knowledge and Current AffairsNovel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcSNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act, Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc. Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma ValiyakoYi Thampuran, Kandathil Varghese Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories.printing press etc.Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and othersAmendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.Salient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.

Financial Management

Sec 4

Meaning, importance and objectives, Conflicts in profit versus value maximization principle, Financing Decisions - Cost of Capital - weighted average cost of capital and marginal cost of capital , Capital Structure decisions - capital structure patterns, designing optimum capital structure, constraints, various capital structure theories , Business risk and financial risk - operating and financial leverage, trading on equity. Project financing, Management of working capital, Capital Budgeting Decisions -Certainty Equivalent approach, Evaluation of Risky Investment Proposals, Risk and Return analysis, Simulation and decision tree analysis, Sensitivity analysis, Capital Rationing, Adjusted Net Present Value, Replacement decisions, Application of Real Options in capital budgeting, Impact of inflation on capital budgeting decisions

Auditing

Sec 5

Nature and limitations of Auditing, Basic Principles governing an audit, Ethical principles and concept of Auditor's Independence, Relationship of auditing with other disciplines. Audit planning, Audit programme, Audit working papers, Audit files, Audit procedures, Internal Control, Auditing Standards, Statements and Guidance Notes, Auditing and Assurance Standards (AASs); Statements and Guidance Notes on Auditing issued by the ICAI; Significant differences between Auditing and Assurance Standards and International Standards on Auditing. Company Audit - Audit of Shares, Qualifications and Disqualifications of Auditors, Appointment of auditors, Removal of auditors, Powers and duties of auditors, Branch audit, Joint audit, Special audit, Reporting requirements under the Companies Act, 1956.

Cost & Management Accounting

Sec 6

Objectives and scope of cost accounting (b) Cost centres and cost units (c) Cost classification for stock valuation, profit measurement, decision making and control (d) Coding systems (e) Elements of cost (f) Cost behaviour pattern, separating the components of semi-variable costs (g) Installation of a costing system (h) Relationship of cost accounting, financial accounting, management accounting and financial management. Marginal costing, break even analysis and its applications in decision making, Budget Concepts and Preparation - Fixed and Flexible Budgets, Fixed, variable, semi-variable and activity-based categorizations of cost and their application in projecting financial results, Zero base budgeting.

Legal Deeds and Documents

Sec 7

Partnership deed (b) Power of Attorney (c) Lease deed (d) Affidavit (e) Indemnity bond (f) Gift deed (g) Memorandum and articles of association of a company

Business Ethics

Sec 8

The nature, purpose of ethics and morals for organizational interests; ethics and conflicts of interests; ethical and social implications of business policies and decisions; corporate social responsibility; ethical issues in corporate governance. Ethics in Workplace: Individual in the organization, discrimination, harassment, gender equality.

Technical

100 Marks

Other Research Assistant (Chemistry) Fisheries

The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) conducts recruitment for the post of Research Assistant (Chemistry). Candidates typically need a Post Graduate degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry. This specific syllabus includes topics related to Chemistry and Fisheries.

90m

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Organic Reactions and Compounds, Carbohydrates and Polymers

Sec 1

Alcohols and ethers: Distinction between primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols, Distinction between ethers and alcohols.Aldehydes and ketones: Structure and reactivity of carbonyl group – relative reactivities of aldehydes and ketonesCarbohydrates: Classification-Monosaccharides- constitution of glucose and fructose. Reactions of glucose and fructose – Osazone formation, Mutarotation and its mechanism, Disaccharides- sucrose- reactions and structure. Polysaccharides – starch and celluloseCarboxylic acids: Structure of carboxylic acid and carboxylate anion – relative strengths of monocarboxylic acidsHeterocyclic Compounds: Preparation, properties and uses of furan, pyrrole & thiophene - aromatic character. Synthesis and reactions of pyridine and piperidineHydrocarbons: Conformations of ethane and n-butane- mechanism of chlorination of methane. Addition to unsymmetrical olefins SN1 and SN2 mechanisms - E1 and E2 mechanismsPhenols: Acidic character of phenols- effect of substituents on acidity of phenols Mechanisms of Kolbe’s reaction and Riemer-Tiemen reaction.Polymers: Classification of polymers-: Natural synthetic, linear, cross linked and network- plastics, elastomers, fibres, Homopolymers and Co-polymers, Thermoplastics- Polyethylene, Polypropylene, polystyrene, Polyacrylonitrile, Poly vinyl Chloride, nylon and polyester - Thermosetting plastics, Elastomers- Natural rubber and synthetic rubber - Buna - N, Buna-S and neoprene.Principles of reactions: Polar effects-inductive, resonance and steric effects, preparation, properties and structures of carbonium ions, carbanions and free radicals -type of reactions - substitution, addition, elimination and polymerisation reactions

Analytical and Environmental Chemistry

Sec 2

Analytical chemistry: Errors and data analysis, deviation, mean deviation, relative mean deviation, standard deviation, coefficient of variation and variance – accuracy and precision – types of errors – random and systematic errors – student’s t-test – confidence levels method of least squares.Chromatographic Techniques: Classification of chromatographic techniques. applications of Ion exchange, Column, Thin Layer and Paper chromatography. HPLC and gas chromatography –Methods and applications.Electroanalytical techniques: Electrogravimetry : principle, instrumentation and applications. Coulometry : constant current coulometry – coulometric titrations – applications – Polarography : principle – advantages and disadvantages of DME: Anodic stripping voltammetryEnvironmental Chemistry: Structure and Composition of atmosphere, Chemical and photochemical reactions, Oxygen and ozone chemistry, Green house effectHydrosphere: Water resources, Chemistry of sea water, eutrophication, physical examination of water, chemical characterization : pH, acidity, alkalinity, TDS, total, temporary, permanent, calcium and magnesium hardness, chloride, fluoride, BOD, CODLithosphere: Composition of soil, inorganic and organic components in soil, micronutrients, fertilizers, wastes and pollutants in soil, Chemical toxicology, biogeochemical effects of heavy metals, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and pesticides.Spectrophotometry: fundamental laws of photometry, UV-Visible spectrophotometry, Atomic absorption spectrophotometry, FTIR – Basic Principles and Instrumentation of FTIR Spectrophotometers, Spectra and Molecular StructureWater pollution: sources of water pollution- sewage and domestic wastes, industrial effluents, agricultural discharges, pesticides, insecticides and herbicides, detergents, disease causing agents and radioactive materials.Water purification: Purification of water for drinking purposes: Sedimentation, filtration and disinfection- Desalination: reverse osmosis-Purification of water for industrial purposes: water softening-permutit process and ion-exchange process.

Aquaculture

Sec 3

Aquaculture and environmental issues. Regulation of coastal aquaculture in India. Coastal Aquaculture Authority.Aquaculture engineering. Selection of site for aquaculture.Aquaculture of carps, freshwater prawns and shrimps. Wastewater-fed aquaculture.Aquaculture systems: Extensive, semi-intensive and intensive culture of fish. Status of Indian aquaculture.Culture of shrimps: stocking, water quality, feeding, health management, harvesting.Farm engineering: Surveying- leveling-trapezoidal and Sumpson’s rule, Calculation of earthwork for the construction of pond, soil sampling.Integrated farming systems: Design, farming practices, constraints and economics of IFS of fish with paddy, cattle, pig, poultry, duck, rabbit, etc.Management of aquafarms: eradication of pests and predators, weeds and their control. Liming. Manuring. Water quality management and monitoring. Effluent treatment system. Environment impact assessment (EIA).Objectives and scope of aquaculture. Comparative efficiency of aquaculture as a means of protein.Principles of coastal aquaculture and mariculture. Site selection, design and project preparation for the establishment of a shrimp hatchery.Project formulation and layout for the construction of a fish pond. Design and construction of farm and hatcheries. Equipments in farm and hatchery.Seed production of freshwater prawns and marine shrimps: water quality requirements, feeding, health management, design of prawn hatchery. Freshwater prawn culture and farm management.Water intake system, pumping - total head, discharge head, components of a pumping system. Reservoir and distribution of water to various systems.Water quality management in shrimp farms and fish farms in coastal areas.Water quality management in various aquaculture practices.

Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Nuclear Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis

Sec 4

Atomic structure and chemical bonding: Particle and wave nature of electrons – de Broglie equation, Schrodinger wave equation and its applications, Eigen value and eigen function- probability distribution of electron around the nucleusGravimetric analysis: Precipitation methods - Conditions of precipitation – co-precipitation and post precipitation - washing of precipitates.Nuclear chemistry: Natural radioactivity - detection and measurement of radioactivity –Artificial radioactivity - nuclear fission and nuclear fusion – mechanisms – applications - differences – nuclear reactors - hazards of radiations -C14 dating, rock datingPeriodic properties: Long form of periodic table- classification as s, p, d and f block elements -periodicity in properties- variation of atomic and ionic radii, electron affinity, ionisation energy and electronegativity along periods and groupsProperties of ionic compounds- Born-Haber cycleQualitative Analysis: Applications of solubility product and common ion effect in the precipitation of cations –Iodometric, Iodimetric, precipitation and complexometric titrations – Indicators.Valence bond theory – hybridization of atomic orbitals and geometry of molecules S and P-Block elemnets.

Fish Processing Technology and Quality Contol

Sec 5

Bacteriology of fish and shellfish. Spoilage Bacteria. Bacteria of human health significance in seafood.Chilling: Manufacture and storage of ice, quality of ice, methods of chilling.Drying: Basic principles, natural drying packing and storage of dried fish.Export of marine fish products from India. Role of MPEDA.Freezing: Basic principles, methods and application of chilling, Block freezing, Individual quick freezing (IQF), storage of chilled and frozen fish.Fundamental aspects of quality control in sea food. Inspection of sea food quality. Different aspects of sea food quality. National agencies for sea food inspection. HACCP. Hygiene in processing plants.Importance of fish in human diet. Nutritional quality of fish. Proximate composition of fish. Spoilage of fish, Rigor mortis.Salting: principles, quality of salt, Kench salting, brine sailing.Smoking: Principles of smoking, cold smoking, hot smoking, fuel, packing and storage of smoked fish.Thermal processing. Canning. Other methods of processing and preservation. Spoilage in preserved seafood.Various methods of fish processing and preservation. Miscellaneous fishery products. Fishery by-products.

Chemical thermodynamics and Electrochemistry

Sec 6

Chemical kinetics; Rate of reaction-Measuring rates of reaction-expressing reaction rates- factors influencing rate-rate constant-Rate laws, Stoichiometry, order and molecularity of reactions, Effect of temperature on rate constant. The activation energyElectro chemistry: Definitions of specific, equivalent and molar conductances – Relations between them – measurement of conductance and cell constant. Strong and weak electrolytes. Degree of dissociation of weak electrolytes – Determination of Ionic product of waterGalvanic cells – Reversible and Irreversible cells – EMF and its measurement – Weston Standard cell – types of reversible single electrodes –Nernst theory for single electrode potential –standard reduction potentials – electro chemical series, electrode concentration cells- electrolyte concentration cells- concentration cells with and without transference.Ionic equilibria: The Ostwald’s dilution law-experimental verification-limitations-acids and bases-Lewis concept-dissociation of weak acids and weak bases-dissociation of water-pH scale-common ion effect- its applicationsThermodynamics: extensive and intensive properties - state functions and path functions - types of processes - Zeroth law of thermodynamics. internal energy and enthalpy, Joule-Thomson effect –Introduction to second law of thermodynamics - spontaneous processes, Entropy- a state function - Third law of thermodynamics: Nernst heat theorem

Inland and Marine Fisheries

Sec 7

Common pelagic fisheries of India: sardines, mackerels, anchovies, white baits, tuna, seer fish, carangids, ribbonfish, shads and other clupeids, barracudas, Bombay duck, pomfrets, mullets.Crafts and gears in inland waters. Management and conservation of inland fishery resources. Fisheries legislation. Kerala inland fisheries bill. Government projects for enhancing Inland fish production.Crustacean fishery of India: Penaeid and non-penaeid shrimp fisheries. Stock assessment and management options. Lobster fishery. Crab fishery.Demersal fisheries of India: sharks, major perches, threadfin, breams, sciaenids, silver belly. Features and trends in production of pelagic and demersal fisheries. Impact of trawling on marine fisheries of India. Conservation of demersal fish stocks.Estuarine fisheries: Introduction. Estuarine fishery resources of India in general and their management. Importance of wetlands in fisheries resource management.Fisheries in lakes and brackish waters of Kerala. Cage and pen culture in inland waters.Inland fish production in India- Trends. Categorization of different freshwater fisheries resources.Introduction to marine fisheries of India. Pelagic and demersal fishery resources of India. Marine capture fishery of Kerala. Mud bank fishery- wedge bank fishery.Marine Fisheries Regulation Act of India. Monsoon ban of trawling. Deep sea fishing policy of India. Remote sensing and fisheries. Climate change and its impact on marine fisheries.Riverine fisheries of India. Reservoir fisheries and the reasons for lesser productivity of reservoirs.

Fish Nutrition and Diseases

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Connections between health and diseases. Finfish diseases: Viral. Bacterial. Fungal. Protozoal. Parasitic. Non-communicable diseases (Environmental. Nutritional. Genetic). Neoplasia.Evaluation of feed: FCR, PER, NPU, Chemical score, Biological value.Feed formulation in aquaculture. Common ingredients, importance of protein source, methods of feed formulation. Farm made feeds. Types of feed in aquaculture; Parts of feed mill; Water stability; Storage; Spoilage.Feeding devices, feed ration, feeding frequency, Live feeds.Fish nutrition. Major nutrients in fish food. Proteins, Lipids, Carbohydrates, Vitamins, Minerals; Feed additives. Antimetabolites, antinutritional factors.Growth: absolute growth, relative growth, SGR, Percentage weight gain.Management of fish diseases. Role of water quality management in prevention of fish diseases in aquaculture. Antibiotics and chemicals used in aquaculture.Metabolism: Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins. Nutritional requirement. Experimental diet, reference diet, purified and semi-purified diet. Nutrient requirement in different life stages.PCR technology for the management of diseases.

General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Renaissance in Kerala

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General Knowledge and Current AffairsNovel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcMalabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.SNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc.Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyakoyi Thampuran, Kandathil Varghese Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories.printing press etc.Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and othersAmendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.Salient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.

Administrative

100 Marks

Lower Division Typist ||| Lower Division Typist/Clerk Typist/Typist Clerk ||| Clerk Typist/ Tyepist Clerk

The Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) conducts recruitment for the Lower Division Typist post in various government departments, companies, corporations, and boards. The selection process involves a written examination, a practical typing test, and document verification, assessing candidates' typing skills, computer knowledge, language ability, and general awareness.

90m

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COMPUTER WORD PROCESSING, TYPING & DOCUMENT FORMATTING

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Using internet browser, e-mail, search engines, Instant messengers, download managers, proxy settings- setting up Internet connection, browser plug-ins - using webcam.Design - Create presentation with background, logo etc. - Insert _pictures and images - change position or layout of pictures - Omit background graphics from a slide - Apply 3D effects, shadows, background fill colours, textures and patterns - Crop, resize, rotate, flip an image - Convert and image to greyscale or black and white format. Slide Show Setup - Insert navigation to slides - presentations and URL 's - Apply and edit timings - Create a customized slide show.Electronic spreadsheet features - menu, cells workbook, work sheets. Entering data, text, functions - selecting cell, ranges - saving worksheet - Editing worksheet data - copying, cut & paste, inserting, deleting rows, columns, cell ranges - find and replace data - spell check. Formatting worksheet - changing column width, row height, aligning data , controlling text within a cell ,changing font size, style, applying border, Pattern styles. charts - types, titles & legends, saving, moving and copying between sheets. Formulas, functions - Entering formulas, cell references, Date and time formulas, working with range names,entering functions . Printing - print preview, headers and footers - inserting, removing page break - working with data in a list - Adding and removing sub totals - sorting - hiding and displaying data.Introduction to windows platform - mouse operations - concept of desktop, taskbar, Icons. Utilities - Paint, Word pad. Icons - changing size, moving, enlarging,copying. Files and Folders - creation, copying, deleting. Windows explorer, control panel. Zip & unzip files - rar files, virus scanning & removalIntroduction to office automation - advantages of office automation. Introduction - Word menu - Tool bar - Document - creation, editing, saving, opening . Text - editing, deleting, inserting, selection, moving, copying, converting case, doing/undoing edits. Formatting documents - paragraph formatting - applying styles, header and footer, line spacing , Page layout - numbering pages - inserting section break - spell check - newspaper columns. Tables - creation, editing, formatting, insertion, document with tables, Mail merge and template creation. Printing - print preview, Printer settings, printing multiple copies.TYPING & DOCUMENT FORMATTING

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, CURRENT AFFAIRS & RENAISSANCE IN KERALA

Sec 2

Important world, national and regional events related to the political and scientific fields, sports, cinema and literature etc.Demography – Economic and social development – Poverty alleviation – Economy and planning – etc.Geography of India – Physical features – Climate – Soils – Rivers – Famous sites – etc.History of India – Period from 1857 to 1947 – National movementGeographical Facts – Physical features – Climate – Soils – Rivers – Famous sites – etc.Important Events/Movements/Leaders Brahmananda Swami Sivayogi, Chattampi Swami, Sree Narayana Guru, Vagbhatananda, Thycaud Ayya, Ayya Vaikundar, Poikayil Yohannan (Kumara Guru), Ayyankali, Pandit Karuppan, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V. T. Bhattathirippad, Dr. Palpu, Kumaranasan, Vakkom Moulavi, Blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara, Etc.

GENERAL ENGLISH

Sec 3

Active and Passive voiceAdverbs and Position of adverbsAgreement of Verb and Subject.Articles - The Definite and the Indefinite Articles.Comparison of AdjectivesConfusion of Adjectives and Adverbs.Correction of SentencesDifferent Parts of Speech.Direct and Indirect SpeechInfinitive and GerundsPrepositionsTag QuestionsTensesTenses in Conditional SentencesThe Use of CorrelativesTypes of Sentences and Interchange of Sentences.Uses of Primary and Model Auxiliary VerbsAntonymsCompound wordsForeign Words and PhrasesIdioms and their MeaningsOne Word SubstitutesPhrasal VerbsSingular & Plural, Change of Gender, Collective NounsSpelling TestSynonymsTranslation of a sentence/proverb in to MalayalamWord formation from other words and use of prefix or suffixWords often confused

Education

100 Marks

Higher Secondary School Teacher (Malayalam)

The Kerala Public Service Commission conducts the Higher Secondary School Teacher (Malayalam) exam for recruiting teachers to government higher secondary schools across Kerala.

75m

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PART III

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Amendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.General Knowledge and Current AffairsRenaissance in KeralaNovel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcSNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc.Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyakoyi Thampuran, Kandathil Varghesc Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories, printing press etc.Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and othersSalient Features of Indian ConstitutionSalient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc.Social Welfare Legislations and ProgrammesSocial Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.

Part II - Research Methodology/Teaching Aptitude

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Evaluation systemsFactors affecting teachingLearner's characteristicsMethods of researchMethods of teachingPaper, article, workshop, seminar, conference and symposiumRESEARCH APTITUDEResearch EthicsResearch: Meaning, Characteristics and typesSteps of researchTeaching aidsTEACHING APTITUDETeaching: Nature, objectives, characteristics and basic requirementsThesis writing: its characteristics and format

PART I

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അലങ്കാരംആത്മകഥഇന്ത്യന്‍ സാഹിത്യംകവി, കാവ്യം, സാഹിത്യം, സഹൃദയന്‍ , കാവ്യഹേതുക്കള്‍കവി, കാവ്യം, സാഹിത്യം, സഹൃദയന്‍, കാവ്യഹേതുക്കള്‍, കാവ്യപ്രയോജനംആധുനിക കവിതകള്‍ല്പ‌നിക കവിതകള്‍റിയലിസ്റ്റ് കവികള്‍കേരളത്തിന്റെ ഭൂമി ശാസ്ത്രപരമായ സക്ലാസിക്കല്‍ , നാടോടി- സംഗീത പാരമ്പര്യംനമ്പ്യാന്തമിഴ്അംബരീഷോപാഖ്യാനംമിഷനറി ഗദ്യംവര്‍ത്തമാനപ്പുസ്തകംചിത്രകലാ പാരമ്പര്യംജീവചരിത്രംദ്രാവിഡ ഭാഷാകുടുംബംശബ്‍ദാർത്ഥങ്ങൾ, ധ്വനി പ്രഭേദങ്ങൾനവോത്ഥാന രചനകളും ആധുനിക രചനകളുംനാടകംനാടക കലയും മലയാള സാഹിത്യവുംനാടക പ്രസ്ഥാനങ്ങള്‍ആധുനിക നോവലുകള്‍സ്വാതന്ത്ര്യാനന്തര മലയാള നോവലുകള്‍മലയാള നോവലിന്റെ പ്രാരംഭ ഘട്ടം - ചന്തുമേനോനും സിവിയും - നവോത്ഥാനകാലനാടൻ പാട്ടുകൾപ്പാട്ട് , തുള്ളല്‍ , വഞ്ചിപ്പാട്ട്, പാന, സ്തോത്രകൃതികള്‍അരിസ്റ്റോട്ടിൽ, ലോഞ്ചിനസ്ഡെറിഡ, ബാർത്, ഓറിയന്റ്പ്ലേറ്റോ, ഷെല്ലി, കീറ്റ്സ്, റിയലിസ്റ്റ് കവികള്‍ബ്രെഹ്ത്, ഗ്രാമ്ഷി, ഫൂക്കോ, മാർക്സിസ്റ്റ് സാഹിത്യംമ ഡ്യ ള്‍ 1. പ്രാചീന മധ്യകാല സാഹിത്യംമ ഡ്യ ള്‍ 2. ആധുനിക സാഹിത്യംമ ഡ്യ ള്‍ 3. കേരള സാഹിത്യം, സംസ്ക്കാരംമ ഡ്യ ള്‍ 4. ഭാഷാ ചരിത്രം, വ്യാകരണംമ ഡ്യ ള്‍ 5. സാഹിത്യ വിമര്‍ശനംമ ഡ്യ ള്‍ 6. സാഹിത്യ സിദ്ധാന്തങ്ങള്‍മ ഡ്യ ള്‍ 7. മലയാള നാടക കലയും സാഹിത്യവുംമണിപ്രവാളംഭരതൻ, ഭട്ടനായകൻ, അഭിനവഗുപ്തൻലിപി ചരിത്രം - മലയാള ലിപിയുടെ വികാസ ചരിത്രംവൈജ്ഞാനിക സാഹിത്യംആഖ്യാന ഗങ്ങള്‍ക്രിയഭക്തി, കാരകം, കൃത്ത്, തദ്ധിതം, സമാസംശബ്ദശാസ്ത്രം, രൂപശാസ്ത്രം, അര്‍ത്ഥശാസ്ത്രം, വാക്യശാസ്ത്രംസമകാലകേരളീയ സംസ്ക്കാരത്തെ നിയന്ത്രിക്കുന്ന സാമൂഹിക സാമ്പത്തിക ഘടകങ്ങള്‍സാഹിത്യ ചിന്ത, നവസഹിത്യ സിദ്ധാന്തം, ഔചിത്യ സിദ്ധാന്തംചന്തുമേനോൻ, സി.വി. രാമൻപിള്ള, എ.ആർ. രാജരാജവർമ്മസുകുമാർ അഴീക്കോട്, കെ.എം. ഡാനിയൽ, എം.പി. പോൾ, നരേന്ദ്രപ്രസാദ്, കെ.ജി. ശങ്കരപ്പിള്ള, എം.ആർ. ചന്ദ്രശേഖരൻ, കെ.പി. ബാലചന്ദ്രൻ, എം. ലീലാവതി, വിഷ്ണുനാരായണൻ നമ്പൂതിരിസാഹിത്യനിരൂപണ പ്രസ്ഥാനങ്ങൾസ്വന വിജ്ഞാനം

Technical

100 Marks

Agricultural Officer ||| District Co-operative Bank

The Kerala Public Service Commission recruits eligible candidates for the post of Agricultural Officer in the Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers' Welfare through a direct recruitment examination.

90m

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PLANT PROTECTION

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Abundance and success of insects – Beneficial, productive and harmful insects – categories of pests of agriculture – Tools of integrated pest management (IPM) – host plant resistance, cultural, mechanical, physical, legislative, biological (macrobial and microbial control), chemical (synthetic, new molecules with novel mode of action) and botanical pesticides – Use of repellants, antifeedants, pheromones, chitin synthesis inhibitors, irradication (genetic control) and biotechnology (transgenic plants) in pest management, plant protection equipment – Bionomics, damage caused and management practices of pests of coconut, arecanut, cashew, mango, banana, other fruits, vegetables, tubers, pulses, tea, coffee, spices (pepper, cardamom, ginger), ornamentals and medicinal plants – pests of stored products – their preventive and curative management.Bionomics, damage caused and management – of non insect pests of agriculture – nematodes, mites, rodnuts, birds, molluscs (snail) etc.Economic importance, symptoms, cause, epidemiology, disease cycle and integrated management of disease or rice, wheat, sugarcane, groundnut, pulses, vegetables, tubers, citrus, mango, banana, grapevine, pineapple, papaya, guava, sapota, cashew, apple, coconut, arecanut, cocoa, black pepper, ginger, cardamom, tree spices, oil palm, betelvine, coffee, tea, rubber and ornamentals.Important plant pathogens – fungi, bacteria, phytoplasma, spiroplasma, viruses – algae, protozoa and phanerogamic parasites, phenomenon of infection and pathogenesis.Principles of crop diseases management – plant quarantine – cultural control – biological control (biocontrol agents, PGPR), physical methods (soil solarisation, heat treatment), chemical control – fungicides – inorganic, organic, systemic, antibiotics – plant diseases resistance. Biotechnology in plant disease management – integrated plant disease management.

PLANT BREEDING AND GENETICS

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Biological Diversity Act 2002. Convention on Biological Diversity, National Biodiversity Board.Exploitation of heterosis in crop improvement – coconut, tapioca, rice, maize and vegetable crops.Germplasm – Methods of conservation and utilization in crop improvement.Improved varieties of crops – coconut, rice pulses and oil seeds.Induction of variability – Hybridisation, Mutation and Polyploidy and its utilization in crop improvement.Intellectual Property Rights – Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Act (PPVFRA) and Geographical Indications.Production of quality seedlings in coconut.Seed Act 1966 – seed certification agencies, procedure, field inspection, seed testing, seed certification standards and classes of seed.Seed Bill 2004.

AGRONOMY

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Crop stand establishment and planting geometry and their effect on crop growth and yield – cropping systems – terminology – plant interactions in multiple cropping systems – criteria for assessing yield advantage – major cropping systems of Kerala – (rice based – coconut based – cassava based – homestead farming) – organic farming – precision farming – Inegrated farming system – sustainable agriculture – LEIA – HEIA – LEISA – sustainable technologies for crop production.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, tapioca, sugarcane, pulses, groundnut, sesamum and fodder crops, viz, guinea and hybrid napier.Importance of agriculture in National Economy – basic principles of crop production – National and International research institutes – classification of crops – tillage – tilth – soil fertility and productivity – water resources and irrigation development – water and irrigation requirement of crops – scheduling of irrigation for crops – methods of irrigation – measurement of irrigation water – application, distribution and use efficiencies – irrigation water quality and its management – water management in major field crops (rice, sugarcane, banana, cowpea, sesamum, groundnut) – soil erosion – water harvesting – watershed – types – characteristics and management – agricultural drainage.Weeds – definition – characteristics – classification – crop – weed competition – allelopathy – weed control methods – integrated weed management – classification, formulation and selectivity of herbicides – herbicide application methods and equipments – weed management in field crops, viz, rice, banana, pineapple, vegetables and sugarcane.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, CURRENT AFFAIRS & RENAISSANCE IN KERALA

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General Knowledge and Current AffairsNovel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcSNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc.Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyakoyi Thampuran, Kandathil Varghese Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories.printing press etc.Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and othersAmendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.Salient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.

HORTICULTURE

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Horticulture – definition – area, production, productivity of horticultural crops in India and Kerala – branches of horticulture – major fruit crops (Pomology) – importance, nutritional value – commercially cultivated varieties – improved propagation methods – methods of layout of orchard – planting systems, high density planting – factors affecting fruit production – training, pruning, top working - cultural operations – plant protection – harvesting, storage, marketing.Importance and scope of gardening and landscaping – styles of garden – garden designs – garden plants and other components for landscaping – special types of garden.Major plantation crops of Kerala – commercially cultivated varieties – improved propagation methods – factors affecting production – training, pruning, top working – methods of layout of plantation – planting systems, high density planting – cultural operations – plant protection – harvesting, storage, processing and value addition – marketing.Ornamental and flowering plants (Floriculture) – gardening and landscaping – cultivation of commercial ornamental and flower crops – post-harvest handling – principles and methods of extension of shelf life – methods of extraction of floral concrete packing, storage, marketing.Vegetables (Olericulture) – importance, nutritional value – factors affecting vegetable production – classification of vegetables – types of vegetable growing – summer vegetables, cool season vegetables – cultivated varieties – cultural practices – protected cultivation – plant protection – harvesting, storage, processing and value addition – marketing.

Education

100 Marks

HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER – ENGLISH (JUNIOR)

This is a recruitment by the Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) for the post of Higher Secondary School Teacher (Junior) in English within the Kerala Higher Secondary Education Department.

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PART III (A) SALIENT FEATURES OF INDIAN CONSTITUTION

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PART IV(A) RENAISSANCE IN KERALA

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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 ovement etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc.Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyakoyi Thampuran, Kandathil Varghesc Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories.printing press etc.Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and others

PART IV(B) GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND CURRENT AFFAIRS

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General Knowledge and Current Affairs

PART I

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Christopher Marlowe Dr. FaustusCongreve The Way of the WorldShakespeare Hamlet, Twelfth Night, The Tempest and Julius CaesarSheridan The School for ScandalWebster The Duchess of MalfiFielding Tom JonesAlexander Pope "Atticus Passage" ( From Epistle to Dr.Arbuthnot)Edmund Spenser "Prothalamion"Geoffrey Chaucer "The Prologue" to The Canterbury TalesJohn Donne Forbidding "The Canonization" , " A Valediction :Mourning"John Dryden "Mac Flecknoe"John Milton Paradise Lost ( Book IX)Thomas Gray “Elegy written in a Country Churchyard”William Shakespeare Sonnets -18,29,57,124,129Francis Bacon 'Of Studies", "Of Truth'Oscar Wilde The Importance of Being ErnestCharles Dickens Oliver TwistCharlotte Bronte Jane EyreEmily Bronte Wuthering HeightsGeorge Eliot The Mill on The FlossJane Austen Pride and PrejudiceThomas Hardy The Mayor of CasterbridgeAlfred Tennyson "Ulysses"B. Shelly "Ode to the West Wind"Hopkins "The Windhover"John Keats "Ode on a Grecian Urn "Mathew Arnold "Dover Beach"Robert Browning "My Last Duchess"Rossetti " The Blessed Damozel"Samuel Coleridge "Dejection : An Ode "William Blake "The Lamb" , "The Tiger"William Wordsworth "Ode: Intimations of Immortality"Charles Lamb "Dream Children", " Poor Relations"S. Mill Subjugation " On the Equality of Sexes" ( From The subjugation of Women)Bernard Shaw PygmalionEdward Bond LearHarold Pinter The Birthday PartyJ.M. Synge Riders to the SeaSamuel Becket Waiting for GodotT.S Eliot The Murder in the CathedralAllen Sillitoe The Loneliness of the long distance runnerD.H Lawrence Sons and LoversDoris Lessing The Golden NotebookGraham Greene Heart of the matterJames Joyce A Portrait of the Artist as a Young ManVirginia Woolf To the LighthouseWilliam Golding The Lord of the FliesB. Yeats " Easter 1916", " Second Coming"Dylan Thomas "Poem In October"Philip Larkin "Church Going"S. Eliot The Waste LandSeamus Heaney "The Tollund ManTed Hughes "Hawk Roosting"Thorn Gunn "In Santa Maria Del Popolo"W.H Auden "Unknown Citizen"Wilfred Owen "Strange Meetings"Virginia Woolf "Modern Fiction"Aristotle "Poetics"Arnold "Study of Poetry"Cleanth Brooks "The Language of Paradox"Coleridge "Biographia Literaria" (Chapter XIV)Dr. Johnson "Preface to ShakespeareDryden "Preface to the Fables"Elaine Showalter "Towards a Feminist Poetics"Jacques Derrida ''Structure, Sign and Play in the Discourses of Human Sciences''Jacques Lacan "The Insistence of the Letter of the Consciousness"Lionel Trilling "Freud and Literature"Longinus "On the Sublime"Michel Foucault "What's an Author"Northrop Frye "Archetypes of Literature"Raymond Williams "Realism and the Contemporary Novel"Sharankumar Limbala "Dalit Literature and Aesthetics" (from Towards an Aesthetic of Dalit Literature )Sidney "An Apology for Poetry"T.S. Eliot "Tradition and Individual Talent"Theories of "Rasa", Dhwani" and "Alankara"Viktor Shklovsky "Art as Technique"Wordsworth "Preface to the Lyrical Ballads"Branches of Linguistics - Historical, Comparative, Sociolinguistics, Psycholinguistics Applied Linguistics and Nero LinguisticsGrowth of Vocabulary and Semantic ChangesIndo- European family of languages - Grimm's law, Verner's law, Ablaut, UmlautMiddle English - The Norman Conquest - Dialects, Changes in Grammar and Vocabulary - Standard English - Literature of the period.Modern English - Impact of Renaissance on Grammar and Vocabulary- Dictionaries - Translation of the Bible- Contributions of major writers ( Spenser, Shakespeare and Milton) - Impact of the British empire on EnglishMorphology, SyntaxOld English - Dialects, Important Characteristics - Vocabulary and Grammar, Literature of the periodPhonology- Suprasegmental featuresSaussure, Bloomfield and ChomskyTraditional Grammar, Modern Grammar and T G GrammarVarieties of English - British, American and IndianVarieties of Language - Style, Dialect, Register, Pidgins, Creole and idiolectEugene O' Neill Emperor JonesGirishKarnad HayavadanaTennessee Williams The Glass MenagerieAmiri Baraka DutchmanFaulkner The Sound and the furyHawthorne The Scarlet LetterJudith Wright FinaleLalithambika Andarjanam Pradikara DevathaManjula Padmanaban The HarvestMaya Angelou Phenomenal WomenMulk Raj Anand CoolieRalph Ellison The Invisible ManSalman Rushdie Midnights ChildrenShashi Deshpande That Long SilenceToni Morrison The Bluest EyeAkka Mahadevi “It was like a Stream “and” Brother You've Come”Emily Dickinson “Because I Could Not Stop for Death”Emily Dickinson “I Died for Beauty”Ezekiel “Poet, Lover, Bird Watcher”Kamala Das “Introduction”Robert Frost “Apple Picking”, “Road not Taken”Sri Aurobindo “Rose of God”Sylvia Plath “Daddy”Tagore Gitanjali (1-10)Toru Dutt “Our Casuarina Tree”Walt Whitman “Out of the Cradle Elndlessly Rocking”Emerson 'Self Reliance'R Ambedkar 'Philosophy of Hinduism'Culture StudiesDiasporic WritingEco CriticismMeta Narratives, Hyper Reality & SimulacraNew FeminismsNew HistoricismPost ColonialismPublic SphereQueer TheoryTrauma Theory

PART II RESEARCH METHODOLOGY/TEACHING APTITUDE

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Methods of research;Paper, article, workshop, seminar, conference and symposium;Research Ethics;Research: Meaning, Characteristics and types;Steps of research;Thesis writing: its characteristics and format.Evaluation systems.Factors affecting teaching;Learner's characteristics;Methods of teaching;Teaching aids;Teaching: Nature, objectives, characteristics and basic requirements;

PART III(B) SOCIAL WELFARE LEGISLATIONS AND PROGRAMMES

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Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.

Education

100 Marks

HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER – MATHEMATICS

Recruitment by Kerala PSC for Higher Secondary School Teacher (Mathematics). The selection process involves a written test, shortlisting, document verification, and potentially an interview.

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SALIENT FEATURES OF INDIAN CONSTITUTION

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RENAISSANCE IN KERALA

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Novel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcSNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc.Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyakoyi Thampuran, Kandathil Varghesc Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories, printing press etc.Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and others

MODULE I

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Boolean AlgebraFundamentals of graph theory.Fundamentals of mumber theory. Continued fractions.Mensuration, length of arcs, area of sectors of circles, tangents to circles, circumcircle and incircle of polygons, area of polygons, solids-volume and surface area.

MODULE III

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Calculus, applications of differentiation and integration, elemetary functions (logarithms, exponential, hyperbolic, trigonometric etc), Fundamental theorem of calculus, mean value theorems, maxima and minima-functions of more than one independent variables, derivatives, partial derivatives, saddle point, critical point.Normed spaces, Banach spaces and related theorems, Linear Maps, inner product spaces, Hilbert spaces and related theorems, finite dimensional and infinite dimensional normed spaces, bounded operators, spectrum, duals and transposes. Adjoints, normal, unitary and self adjoint operators.Polynomial Equations, Trigonometry, Analytical geometry of two dimension and three dimension, similarity of triangles, vectors, matrices.

MODULE V

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Complex functions, analytic functions, harmonic functions, conformal mapping, elemetary functions, derivatives and integrals of complex functions and related theorems, sigularities, residue theorem and its applications, Power series, Taylor series, Laurent series.Complex numbers, De Moirre's Theorem, Algebraic properties of complex numbers, regions in the complex plane.Functions, continuous functions, homeomorphism, quotient space.Metric spaces, topological spaces, basis, subbasis, closed set, closure, interior, boundary, neighbourhood. Connectedness and compactness, locally connected, path connected, locally compact spaces.Seperation axioms and related theorems.

MODULE VI

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Existence and uniqueness of solutions.First order ordinary differential equations-formation, properties and various methods of solving. Picards method of approximation.Formation and solution of first order partial differential equation in two independent variables. Functional dependence, analytic functions. Second order partial differential equation, formation, classification.Hypergeometric functions and equations, legendre equations and polynomials. Chebyshev's Equations and polynomials. Bessels equations and Functions.Laplace transform, fourier series, beta and Gamma functions.Numerical methodsNumerical solutions of algebraic equations, finite differences, interpolation.Second order ordinary differential equations – formaiton, properties and various methods of solving. Equidimensional equations.Series solutions of first order and second order ordinary differential equation at ordinary adn regular singular points.Systems of first order equations.Wave equation, heat diffusion equation, laplace equation.

MODULE VII

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Fundamentals of differential geometry, contractions, inverse function theorem, implicit function theorem.Fundamentals of Mechanics and Fundamentals of Fluid Dynamics.Fundamentals of Theory of Wavelets, Fuzzy set theory, Fractal geometry, Modular functions Jordan forms, elliptic functions, Riemann Zets Function, Automate and formal languages, Block Designs.Monodromy theorem, Reimann mapping theorem, product topology and Tychnoff theorem.Solutions at infinity of Differential Equations, Integral Equations, calculus of Variations.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND CURRENT AFFAIRS

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General Knowledge and Current Affairs

MODULE II

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Hyperspaces and linear functionals.Sets and binary operations, groups, Sylon's Theorems, Rings and ideals, Fields, extension fields, rings of polynomials, finite fields, Galois Theory, constructible numbers.System of Linear Equations -Vector spaces, linear transformations, characteristic values, characteristic polynomial, Minimal polynomial, Cayley-Hamilton theorem, triangulation and diagonalization of matrics.

MODULE IV

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Lebesgue measure, lebesgue integral, convergence theorems and applicationsReal numbers, rational, irrational numbers, algebraic and order properties of Real numbers, supremum property, countable and uncountable sets, completeness property, sequences and series of red numbers, relations and functions, limits and continuity of functions, uniform continuity, differentiability and integrability of functions, Riemann integral, Riemann-Stieltges integral, sequences and series of functions. Term by term differentiation and integration of series of functions.

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY/TEACHING APTITUDE

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SOCIAL WELFARE LEGISLATIONS AND PROGRAMMES

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Medical

100 Marks

Senior Lecturer ||| Lecturer ||| Assistant Surgeon ||| Casualty Medical Officer

The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) conducts recruitment for posts such as Assistant Surgeon/Casualty Medical Officer in the Health Services Department. Candidates applying for the exam must have an MBBS Degree or equivalent in Modern Medicine and a valid registration with the Travancore-Cochin Medical Council.

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HUMAN ANATOMY

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Abdomen, Pelvis and PerineumBrain and Spinal CordGeneral AnatomyGeneral EmbryologyGeneticsHead and NeckLower LimbThoraxUpper Limb

OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY

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Abnormal presentations and management: Occipito posterior position, Breech presentation, transverse lie, brow/face presentationCaesarean section (indications, complications)CPD, obstructed labourHypertonic contractions, hypotonic contractions and incoordinate uterine actionVaginal delivery after caesareanAbnormal labor:Elderly primi, grand multipara, Rh negative, Gynaecological disorders complicating pregnancyIntrauterine deathIUGRMultiple pregnanciesPost datismPreterm laborPROM (Premature rupture of membranes)Abnormal pregnancy:Abnormal puerperium: cause clinical presentation investigations and managementAbortions: Types, aetiopathology, investigations and managementAntenatal care: objectives of antenatal care routine antenatal check up, Assessment of period of gestation, obstetric examination, general examination, other system examinationClinical monitoring of maternal and fetal well being, detect abnormalityBreast feedingCommon problems in Pregnancy - Oedema, Pruritis, heart burn, piles, varicose veins, clothing and foot ware, exercise, sex, hygiene, nutrition, rest, drug in pregnancyDrugs: Immunisation, drug prescription relevant blood examination, urine examination and interpretation of the results and physiological changes in pregnancyContraception: various methods and devices, selection of patients, counselling of the Couples, follow up, side effects, complications, and failure ratesDummy pelvis, Mannequins resuscitation of newbornEctopic pregnancy: aetiopatholgy, early diagnosis, late diagnosis, clinical features, differential diagnosis and principles of management (conservative, medical and surgical)Fetal surveillanceFetomaternal medicine: Screening for congenital abnormalities, blood tests (maternal and fetal) Amniotic fluid analysis, fetal tissue biopsyFetal distress: definition, diagnosis and management neonatal resuscitation, care of newborn, examination of newborn and identifying congenital abnormalities, jaundice in newbornFetus and newborn:GynaecologyAbnormal menstruation – definition, classification, clinical features and principles of investigations, diagnosis and managementAmenorrhoea: Definition, classification, causes, investigations and managementDysfunctional uterine bleeding and postmenopausal bleeding: Definition, causes, investigations and managementHormonal therapy: when to give, when not to give, type of hormones with dosage, duration of hormonal therapy, complications and contraindications for hormonal therapyNormal menstrual cycle – physiology of menstruationAbnormal menstruation:Abnormal vaginal discharge: causes, clinical examination, diagnosis, investigation and management. Counselling regarding prevention of STD’sAcute abdomenAdolescent medicine (Gynaecology)AnalgesiaEndocrinologyEndometriosis: aetiopathology, classification, clinical features, diagnosis and management, contraceptionEndoscopy in gynaecological practiceColposcopy: Principles instrument, procedureHysteroscopy: Principles, indications, instrumentation, procedure, steps in present gynaecological practices and complications.Laproscopy: Principles, indications, instrumentation, procedure, complication, scope of laproscopy in gynaecological practicesGenital infections: STDs, PID, HIV infection and AIDS, genital TB – aetiopathology, diagnosis and principles of managementGenital injuries including fistulae: Causes, diagnosis, clinical features, and principles of management and preventionInfertility: Types, definition, causes, counselling, examination of couple and essential investigations, ART: various methods of assisted reproductive techniques, setting up of ART labNeoplasms of genital tract – Benign and malignant, aetiopathology, clinical feature, diagnosis, principles of management and cancer screening and preventive aspectsAbnormal hysterectomyCorrection of enterocele, diagnosis and operation for vault prolapseMedical termination of pregnancy, evacuation of incomplete Abortion tubal ligation, IUCD insertionOvarian tumoursRadical procedure for malignancyVaginal hysterectomy, sling proceduresOperative gynaecology: Indications, complications of D&C, cervical biopsyManagement of fever, skin wound complications, complications like burst abdomen, intraperitoneal bleeding and intra peritoneal collections, instruments, specimens etc.Routine management of postoperative patient like IV fluids, drugs, antibiotics, ambulation, nutritionPost operative management:Urological problemsHyperemesis gravidarum: definition, aetiopathology, clinical features advice and drug therapyAnaemia in pregnancyDiabetes in pregnancyHeart disease complicating pregnancyHypertensive disorders of pregnancyJaundice in pregnancy Haemorrhage and coagulation disorders in obstetrics and immunology in pregnancyThyroid disorders, immunological disorders like SLE, ACLA, and thrombophilia complicating pregnancyUTI, hepatitis, TB, chest disease complicating pregnancyVeneral disease, infections, HIV complicating pregnancyMedical disorders in pregnancy:MTP Act, Legal and ethical aspects, methods, complications and managementMedical termination of pregnancy:Normal LabourAcceleration of labor and drugs used in laborDelivery: stages of labour, management of first of labourInduction of labor (various methods of induction – merits and demerits)Labour monitoring partogram, Labour analgesiaManagement of second stage of labour (vaginal delivery with episiotomy)Active management of third stage of laborOther complications of third stage of labor and managementPrevention of PPH, Management of PPHManagement of third stage of labor:Mechanism of labourPhysiology of onset of labor, fetal skull and pelvisOperative obstetricsAssisted breech delivery, breech extractionCaesarean sectionCervical encirclage extra amniotic instillation and manual removal of placentaExternal cephalic version, internal podalic versionIndication and steps of the procedure of episiotomyInstrumental evacuationVacuum extraction, forceps deliveryPregnancy - Diagnosis, Clinical features, differential diagnosis, relevant tests and the principles underlying the testsRecurrent pregnancy loss: causes, investigations and managementTrophoblastic diseases: aetiopathology, classification, clinical features, diagnosis, management, long term follow up and complicationsUltrasound examinationUltrasound MRI in obstetrics: diagnostic and interventional

OPHTHALMOLOGY

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Acute conjunctivitis, Trachoma, Allergic conjunctivitis, Pingencula, pterygium, Xerosis/ bitot spots, Dry eye, Angular conjunctivitis, neonatal conjunctivitis, subconj hemorrhager, D/D of conjunctival and limbal noduleAngle closure glaucoma, open angle glaucoma, steroid induced glaucoma, lens induced glaucoma including surgery and managementAwareness of amblyopia, types of squint, paralytic, non-paralyticCataract and management, cong. Conditions, surgery and complications, lens abnormality, secondary glaucomas, congenital glaucomaCauses of blindnessCauses of sudden / partial / painless dimension of visionCentral retinal artery occlusion, central retinal vein occlusion, retinal detachment, retinopathy of prematurity, retinitis pigmentosa, retinoblastoma, Pappilledema, optic neuritis, optic atrophyChemical injuries, open globe injuries, closed globe injuries and first aid treatment including sympathetic injuries.Chronic conjunctivitis, Dry eye, membraneous conjunctivitis, Inclusion conjunctivitisChronic side effects of systemic medication, local anaesthetics, viscoelastics, steroid and NSAIDSCommon causes of proptosis, orbital cellulites, cavernous sinus thrombosisCorneal Inflammations: Corneal ulcers-bacterial, fungal, viral, Mooren’s ulcer, Vitamin A deficiency and keratomalacia, exposure keratitis, neuroparlytic keratitis, corneal blindness, eye banking, eye donation, keratoplasty, arcus senilis, corneal oedema, deep / interstitial keratitis, degenerations and dystrophies, overview of keratorefractive surgery.Dacryocystitis – congenital, acute, chronic, epiphoraDefinition and types of blindness.Ectropion entropion, trichiasis, ptosis, Iagophthalmos, symblepharon, blepharitis, Chalazion, refractive error, myopia, hypermetropia, Astigmatism, presbyopia, aphakia / pseduophakia, Anisometropia, overview of keratorefractive surgery.Enucleation – Indication, techniqueEye and systemic diseases including AIDSEye campsFundus changes in diabetes, hypertension, anaemias, pregnancy induced hypertension, haematological disorders, myopiaIridocylitis, Panophthalmitis, EndophthalmitisLasers in OphthalmologyNPCB, Vision 2020Ocular malignancy – retinoblastoma and malignant melanoma of choroidPharmacologyPhotocoagulationPromotion of eye donationRetinal vascular diseasesScleritis, episcleritisSiderosis bulbi, Chalcosis, medico legal aspects.Symptomatic disturbances of vision, overview of recent advances in ophthalmologySynchisis syntillans, Asteroid hyalosis.Systemic associations of uveitis, Choroiditis, Coloboma iris, ocular albinism, vitreous hemorrhage – causes

PSYCHIATRY

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Aetiological factors in psychiatric disordersBipolar disordersClassification of psychiatric disordersClinical interview and mental state examinationDepressive disordersLegal aspects of psychiatryMajor manifestation of psychiatric illnessNeurotic, stress related and somatoform disordersOrganic brain syndromeSchizophreniaSleep disordersSubstance abuseTreatments used in psychiatric illness

FAMILY WELFARE

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Applied anatomy of mechanical methods for prevention of conceptionIn female – Barrier contraception, female condom, IUCD, tubectomy etc.In male – Condom, vasectomy (NSV) etcCommunity Medicine: The need for Family Welfare Planning, organization of Family Planning service, Health Education in relating to Family Planning, Nutrition, Physiological need of the mother, the child and the family Demography and the vital statisticsPediatrics: Problems of child health in relation to large family: organization of pediatric services, nutritional problems of mother and child, childhood diseases due to over crowding.Contraindications for administration of contraceptives. Side effects of contraceptivesMode of action and administration of chemical contraceptives and oral contraceptivePharmacology:Physiology, endocrine and regulation of reproduction in the female. The safe period-rhythm method of contraception, principle of use of oral contraceptives.

SURGERY AND ITS ALLIED SPECIALITIES

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Arteries - Applied anatomy and physiology, investigation, trauma, acute ischaemia, chronic ischaemia, Arterial aneurysms and A. V. fistula, amputationsATLS, poly trauma, disaster managementBiliary system – congential disorders, gall stone, cholecystitis, CholangocarcinomaChest – diaphragm, mediastinum, chest injuries: Thoracic outlet compression syndrome, heart and pericardium, pleura and lungs.Critically injured patient including TriageDifferent types of wounds and their managementFluid and electrolyte balance, nutritional supportGastrointestinal tract – oesophagus, anatomy and physiology, congential anomalies, dysphagia, achalasia and other motility disorders, oesophageal perforation, gastrooesophageal reflux diseases, tumours.Genitourinary system – congenital conditions, trauma, infections, stones, hydronephrosis, tumours of kidney, tumours of bladder, retention of urinary bladder, haematuria, torsion, undescended testis, epididymo-orchitis, carcinoma penis, phimosis, prostate testicular tumours, benign prostatic hypertrophy, carcinoma prostate, adrenal gland surgery pheochromacytoma and conn syndrome.Head and neck - Head injuries, facio maxillary injuries, salivary glands, mouth and face, cleft lip, cleft palate, oral cancers and premalignant conditions, jaw tumours, ranula, misc-Branchial cysts, arid fistula, carotid body tumours.Immunology and organ transplantation, HIV and surgeon, Hepatitis BInflammations – Lymphangitis, lymphadentis, malignant neoplasms – lymphomasLiver – Applied anatomy and physiology, trauma, liver abscess, cysts of the liver, portal hypertension, tumours, principles and management of obstructive jaundice.Lymphatics and lymph nodes - Applied Anatomy and physiology, lymph oedema – primary, secondary, lymph cyst – cystic hygromaMetabolic response to traumaMiscellaneous – Abdominal trauma, minimally invasive surgery, peritoneum and retroperitoneum, hernia and abdominal wall, mesentery, surgical audit and day care surgeryPancreas – Anatomy, development and physiology, congenital anomalies, acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis including calcific pancreatitis, tumours, surgical jaundicePre-operative and post-operative care – emphasis on intensive care and high dependency sterilizationPrinciples of imaging techniquesPrinciples of Surgery, genetics, history of surgery, surgical ethicsRectum and anal canal – ano-rectal anomalies, prolapse, haemorrhoids, ano-rectal sepsis, fissure, fistula, tumourShock: Types, pathogenesis and management, Haemorrhage, Haemostasis, Blood transfusion, BurnsSkin and soft tissuesNormal structure – Ulcers, sinus and fistula, cysts and benign tumoursPre-malignant conditions, malignant tumours, skin coverSmall and large intestine – Anatomy, physiology, embryology, congenital disorders, inflammatory bowel disease including typhoid, tuberculosis, tumours, intestinal obstruction.Spleen – Anatomy and physiology, trauma – splenic conservation, indication for splenectomyStomach and Duodenum – Anatomy, physiology, embryology, congenital, peptic ulcer disease (APD), Upper GI haemorrhage, tumours, pyloric stenosisSurgical sepsis – specific infection, Nosocomial infection, antibiotic policySuture materials and anastomosisThyroid and parathyroid thyroglossal cyst and fistula Breast - Applied anatomy and physiology, investigation, fibrocystic diseases, inflammation, tumoursTraumaVeins - Applied anatomy and physiology, varicose veins and venous ulcers, DVT and superficial thrombophlebitisVermiform appendix – Anatomy, appendicitis, neoplasmWound healing and complications

HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY INCLUDING BIO-PHYSICS

Sec 7

AuditionCardiovascular SystemEndocrinologyGastrointestinal SystemHematologyNerve - muscle physiologyNervous SystemPhysiology of ReproductionRenal SystemRespiratory SystemSkin and Temperature regulationSpecial Senses

PHARMACOLOGY

Sec 8

Autacoids and related drugsAutonomic nervous systemCardiovascular systemCentral nervous systemChemotherapyDrugs acting on Endocrine systemDrugs affecting blood and blood formationGeneral pharmacology and basic concepts of clinical pharmacologyGITInfective/Parasitic conditionsMedical emergenciesMiscellaneousNational health programmesRespiratory systemToxicology

COMMUNITY MEDICINE

Sec 9

Basic epidemiologyBio-statisticsConcept of health and diseaseCharacteristics of agent, host and environmental factors in health and disease and the multifactorial etiology of disease.Definition of health, holistic concepts of health including the concept of spiritual health, appreciation of health as a relative concept, dimensions and determinants of healthDefinition, concepts and evolution (history) of public healthHealth profile of IndiaIntroduction to various health indicatorsUnderstanding the concept of prevention and control of diseaseUnderstanding the natural history of disease and application of interventions at various levels of preventionsDemography and vital statisticsDevelopment and health interfaceDisabilityDisaster managementEnvironment and HealthAwareness of standards of housing and its effect of housing on health.Concepts of solid waste, human excreta and sewage disposal.Concepts of water conservation, rainwater harvesting and global warming.Health hazards of air, water, noise, radiation pollution.Identifying the features of vectors and their control measures.Life cycles of vectors and advantages and limitations of various vector control measures.Mode of action, application cycle of commonly used insecticides and rodenticides.Physical, Chemical and bacteriological standards of drinking water quality and tests of assessing bacteriological quality of waterRadiation prevention and controlBasel conventionKyoto ProtocolStockholm conventionRecent issue in environmental health.Role of vectors in the causation of diseases.Urban waste management.Water: concepts of safe and wholesome water, sanitary sources of waterborne diseases, water purification process, water quality standards.Epidemiology of specific diseases: Communicable and noncommunicableHealth care of elderlyHealth care system in IndiaHealth planning, management and administrationHealth promotion and education / communication for behavioural change (Information, education, communication)International healthLegislation and public healthMental health and behavioural problemsNutritionOccupational healthReproductive and child healthSchool healthSocial and behavioural sciencesAssessment of barriers to good health and health seeking behaviourAssessment of socio-economic status, effect of health and illness on socio-economic statusAttitude, Behaviour, habitsConcept of sociology and behavioural science, Clinico-socio-cultural and demographic evaluation of the individual, family and communityConflicts – internal, interpersonal and conflict resolutions, defense mechanismsDevelopment and health interface – poverty and health, poverty alleviation programme, health of the marginalized, sustainable and inclusive developmentDoctor-patient relationshipEmotions, frustrations, role of emotions in health and coping with emotionsEthicsGender and health including gender based violence, epidemiology of violence and its prevention and control life skill educationImpact of urbanization on health and diseaseIntelligence – IQ and EQLearning – Types and skillsPersonality – Types, Interpersonal relationshipsPoverty link to health and disease and poverty alleviation programmesRole of family in health and diseaseSocial psychology, community behaviour and community relationship, hospital sociology and psychologySocial security – health insurance: Organized sector, unorganized sector, special groups (Eg: elderly)Socio-cultural factors related to health and disease in the context of urban and rural societiesStress and coping skills – integrated (Psychiatry)Urban health

PAEDIATRIC

Sec 10

Behavioural problems in children - Enuresis, thumb sucking, breath holding, dyslexia, specific learning disorders, child rearing problems like infantile colic, growing pain etcCNS - Cerebral palsy, mental retardation, meningitis and encephalitis, seizure disorders and febrile seizures, microcephaly and hydrocephalus, floppy infant, therapeuticsTreatment of epilepsy, GBS, ADEMCommon chromosomal disorders and genetic counselling - Down’s syndrome, Turner syndrome.Fragile X and Genetic counselling,Common poisoning and accidents in children - Kerosene, Dhatura, paracetamol and iron, snake bite, burns etc.Connective tissue disorders - JRA, other vasculitis syndromes including SLE and HSP, Kawasaki diseaseCVS - Congenital heart disease, rheumatic fever and RHD, CCF, hypertension, infective endocarditis.Disorders of kidney - acute nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, renal failure, urinary tract infectionEndocrine disorder - diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders, short stature and intersex, ambigous genitalia, precocious pubertyGastrointestinal tract and liver disorderDiarrhoeal diseases, hepatitis and hepatic failure, cirrhosis liver and portal hypertension.Helminthic infestations.Haemopoietic system - anaemia in children, bleeding disordersPoliomyelitis, measles, diphtheria, tetanus, childhood tuberculosis, typhoid fever, HIV infection, dengue and chikungunya, viral haemorrhagic fevers and malaria. Pertussis, mumps, rubella, influenza, H1N1, seasonal epidemicsInnocent problems causing undue parental anxiety breath holding spell, evening colic, growing pain etc.Malignancies in children - leukemia, lymphomas, neuroblastoma, solid tumours, CNS tumours, new born respiratory distress in newborn, perinatal diagnosis and treatment, sepsis in newborn, assessment and management of asphyxia, thermoregulation in newborn congenital malformations, disorders of gestation and low birth weight, neonatal resuscitation, neonatal jaundice, sepsis, BFHI and feeding, normal variations intrauterine infections, neonatal seizuresNational programmes - IMNCI, RCH3, NRHM, Vitamin A, Iodine deficiency, IDSP, ARI, ADD, AFP & PPINutrition - BFHI, IYCF Nutritional assessment, SAM, specific vitamin deficiency disordersRespiratory system - Childhood asthma, acute bronchiolitis, pneumonias in children suppurative lung disease, smoking and environmental pollution, Croup syndromes

BIOCHEMISTRY

Sec 11

Biochemistry of CancerCarbohydratesClinical ChemistryHaemoglobinLipidsMaintenance of HomeostasisMetabolism of Amino acidsMetabolism of LipidsMineral MetabolismNucleic Acids and Molecular BiologyPlasma Proteins and ImmunoglobulinsProteinsVitamins

RADIOLOGY

Sec 12

Biological changesEmergency radiologyGastrointestinal systemGenitourinary systemHepatobiliary systemNeuroimaging modalitiesProduction of X-raysSkeletal radiology chest and Mediastinum

DERMATOLOGY

Sec 13

Bullous skin lesion collagen disorderEczematous dermatitisGastrogenic disordersInfections of skinLeprosy and national leprosy control programmesLesions of skin appendagesMaculopapular,Neoplastic lesionsPigmentary disturbancesSquamous lesion

RADIOTHERAPY

Sec 14

Cancer epidemiology and possible etiological factors, screening for cancerCommon malignancies, diagnosis and treatmentHormone treatment in cancerMethods of radiotherapy and recent advancesPrinciples of cancer chemotherapy and chemotherapeutic agents used in the management of cancerPrinciples of radiation oncology, radioactive sources – Teletherapy, Brachial therapy and nuclear medicine

ANAESTHESIOLOGY

Sec 15

Cardio-pulmonary and cerebral resuscitation, basic cardiac life support (BCLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)Complication in anaesthesia and post-operative periodEquipments in anaesthesia and methods of oxygen therapyGeneral anaesthesia – Basal anaesthesia triads of anaesthesia Inhalational agentsIntravenous anaesthetic agentsIntravenous fluid therapy, intraoperative monitoringIntroduction – scope of AnaesthesiologyMethods of pain reliefPre-anaesthetic check-up premedicationRegional analgesia – subarachnoid and epidural analgesia, other techniques of regional analgesia and agents used.

PATHOLOGY

Sec 16

Cardiovascular pathologyCell injuryCirculatory disturbancesDermato-pathologyEndocrine PathologyGrowth disturbancesHaematopathologyInfectious diseasesLiver and Biliary tract pathologyLymphoreticular system.Miscellaneous disordersNeuropathologyOsteopathologyPathology of gastrointestinal tractRenal and urinary tract pathologyReproductive system.Respiratory pathology

ORTHOPAEDICS

Sec 17

Cold orthopaedicsBone, tumour, osteochondroma, simple bone cyst, aneurysmal bone cyst and endochondroma, giant cell tumour, osteosarcoma and Ewing’s sarcoma, Chondrosarcoma, multiple myeloma, metastatic bone diseases and osteogenesis imperfectaCDHCTEV and flat footIntervertebral disc prolapseNerve injuries – Radial nerve, ulnar nerve, sciatic nerve, amputations and osteoarthrosis hip, knee, cerebral palsyPerthe’s disease and slipped upper femoral epiphysisRheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitisRickets and osteomalaciaScoliosis and spondylothesisTorticollis, congential pseudoarthrosis of tibia and arthrgryphosis multiplex congenita ostemyelitis septic arthritis tuberculosis – spine, hip, knee, elbow, wrist and other sitesTraumatologyAnkle injuries – Pott’s fractureColle’s fracture and fracture scaphoidComplications of fracture – open fractures and pathological fractureDefinition of a fracture and types of fracture and general principles of management of fractureElbow dislocation and forearm fractureExtensor mechanism injuries of kneeFracture clavicle, fracture neck of humerus and shoulder dislocationFracture humems (Shaft) and supracondylar fractureFracture of tarsal bonesFracture pelvis and hip fracture – fracture of femurFracture spine and traumatic paraplegiaHand injuriesHip dislocation and fracture shaft of femurIntercondylar fracture and Olecranon fractureLeg fractureMeniscus tear and fracture patellaMonteggia fracture and Galeazzi’s fracture

PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION

Sec 18

Disability evaluation – principles people with disabilities Act – 1995Introduction to physical medicine and rehabilitation disability process and progression of disabilities concept of Impairment / disability and hard capPain management principlesPrinciples of occupational therapy its application in the rehabilitation of various disabilitiesPrinciples of physical therapy – various modalities and therapeutic exercisesPrinciples of prosthetics and rehabilitation aids their application in the rehabilitation of disabilitiesPrinciples of rehabilitation of people with disabilitiesTo get exposed to the potentials of socia-vocation rehabilitation of the various describing conditions in the light of the 1995 Act people with disabilities (equal opportunities etc) Act 1995To get oriented to basic principles of community based rehabilitation of people with disabilitiesTo understand the basic principles of disability conclusion and for certification purposes

OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY

Sec 19

EarDisease of inner ear: Vertigo – classification, causes, investigations and management (special mention of Meniere’s disease, positional vertigo and acoustic neuroma)Introduction to diseases of ear Topics: Diseases of external ear (with special mention on wax, otomycosis, foreign body, keratosis and malignant otitis externa. Diseases of middle ear: Acute otitis media, otitis media with effusion, chronic suppurative otitis media – TTD, AAD, complications of middle ear infections. Deafness – classification, causes, investigations, early detection of deafness in children and rehabilitation (special mention to audiometry, otosclerosis, learning and speech rehabilitation.Nose and paranasal sinusesAcute sinusitis (in detail), chronic sinusitis (in detail)Complications of infections of nose and paranasal sinusesFacio-maxillary injuries (in detail), epistaxis, DNS and nasal polyp (special emphasis on FESS)Rhinitis – etiology, classification and management (special mention of allergic rhinitis, atrophic rhinitis and allergic fungal rhino-sinusitis.)Tumours of nose and PNS (special mention of inverted papilloma, naso-pharyngeal angiofibroma and malignancy)ThroatDysphagia – causes, investigations and management (special mention of malignancy)Foreign bodies of aero-digestive tract – diagnosis, management and complications, endoscopies in ENTHoarseness – diagnosis and managementMalignant lesions of larynx and laryngo-pharynxNeck space infections – Ludwig’s angina, retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal abscessStridor – diagnosis and managementTonsils and adenoids (special mention of Qunisy, patches in oral cavity and pharynx)

FORENSIC MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGY

Sec 20

Forensic MedicineAsphyxial deaths: Definition, causes, types, post-mortem appearances and medico legal significance of violent asphyxia deaths like hanging, strangulation, suffocation, smothering, choking, drowning, traumatic asphyxia.Blood – preservation and dispatch of samples, importance of blood groups in disputed paternity, hazards of blood transfusion.Principles of laboratory tests for identification of the above and interpretation of the results.Seminal and salivary stains preservation, dispatch and importance of grouping.Biological fluids:Algor mortis, Livor mortis, Rigor mortis, cadaveric spasm, cold stiffening, heat stiffeningCommon post mortem artifacts.Decomposition, modified forms of decomposition, estimation of time since death.Court procedures. Summons, warrant, Conduct money, Oath / affirmation, types of witnesses, recording of evidence, conduct of doctor in witness box, perjury, hostile witness.Courts in India and their powers. Supreme Court, High Court, Sessions Court, Assistant Sessions Court and Magistrate Courts.Death sexDefinition of forensic medicine, forensic pathology and medical jurisprudenceDefinition, diagnosis and certification (as per MCCD rules), somatic, molecular and brain death. Sudden natural deaths, suspended animation. Changes after death.Civil and criminal responsibilities of mentally ill persons.Definition and brief overview of common mental illnesses.Indian mental health act with special reference to admission, care and discharge of mentally ill persons.True and feigned mental illnesses.Forensic psychiatry:Abortion, MTP, sexual sterilization, artificial insemination and their legal aspects.Legal aspects of the above.Potency, sterility, virginity, pregnancy, delivery.Sexual offences and abnormal sexual practices.Human sexual functions:IdentificationDefinition.Identification of persons, dead bodies and remains of a person by sex, age, biometry, dental features, scars, moles, tattoos, dactylography, personal belongings, photography, superimposition, DNA.Infant and childhood deaths: Viability and determination of intrauterine age of the foetus, live birth, still birth, dead born. Sudden infant death syndrome, child abuse.Inquest proceduresIntroduction to the subject, historical aspects of forensic medicineMechanical injuries or woundsClassification of injuries, description of blunt force and sharp force injuries.Definition of wound, injury, hurt, assault, battery.Fire arms – principles, types, examination and interpretation of fire arm wounds. Comparison microscopy.Injuries due to physical agents and their medico legal importance: Heat, cold, electricity and lightning. Explosion injuries.Injuries due to traffic occurrences.Medico legal aspects of injuries: Difference between ante mortem and post-mortem injuries, determination of different types of injuries, defense wounds, hesitation cuts, fabricated injuries, simple and grievous hurt, suicidal, accidental and homicidal injuries, causes of death by mechanical injuries, legal classification of fatal injuries.Regional injuries: Injuries to head, neck, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, genitalia, vertebral column and bones.Medical certificates and medico legal reports. Birth, death, wound, drunkenness, potency, offence cases, intimation, notification.Certification of births, deaths, illness, fitness, disability.Consent: Types, age in relation to consent, consent in relation to mental illness and alcohol intoxication, consent in emergency situations.Consumer protection act.Duties and rights and privileges of a registered medical practitioner.Indian medical council and state medical councils, their functions and disciplinary control.Medical negligence: Civil, criminal, contributory negligence, vicarious responsibility, res ipsa loquitur, prevention of medical negligence and defence in medical negligence suits.Professional conduct, etiquette and ethics in medical practice.Professional secrecy and privileged communication.Medical jurisprudence:Medico legal aspects of deaths due to starvation-forced feeding.Medico legal autopsy and exhumationDefinition of medico legal and clinical / pathological autopsy.Objectives, procedures and formalities of medico legal autopsy.Preservation of articles and tissues of importance during autopsy.Forensic ToxicologyChloral hydrateConvulsants: Strychnine.Definition and general principles of management of a case of poisoning.Animal poisons: snake and scorpion bites.Asphyxiants: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, Hydrogen sulphide and Cyanides.Cardiac Poisons: Cerbera Odollam, Cerbera thevitia, Nerium odorum.Corrosive poisons: strong mineral acids, alkalies and organic acids – (carbolic, formic and oxalic acid).Deliriants: Dhatura, Cannabis and Cocaine.Inebriants: Methyl and Ethyl alcohol.Insecticides: Organophosphorous compounds, carbamates and Organocholoro compounds, Aluminium phosphide and Zinc phosphide.Metallic poisons: Lead, Arsenic and Iron.Diagnosis and principles of therapy and medico legal aspects of the following poisons, giving special emphasis to those of regional importance.Drug abuse and dependence.Inorganic non metallic poisons: Phosphorous.Mechanical poisons.Medico legal duties of a doctor in a case of poisoning, preservation dispatch of viscera for chemical analysis. Role of chemical examiner’s laboratory and forensic science laboratory in brief.Organic vegetable irritants: Abrus precatorius, capsicum, calotropis, Semicarpus anacardium, Croton.Paralytic agents: Curare.War gases and industrial gases.

PART II - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, CURRENT AFFAIRS & RENAISSANCE IN KERALA

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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND CURRENT AFFAIRSGeneral Knowledge and Current AffairsRENAISSANCE IN KERALAAwakening Through LiteratureNovel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcEfforts To Reform The SocietySocio-Religious reform MovementsSNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Struggles and Social RevoltsMalabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc.Leaders Of RenaissanceThycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, T K Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersLiterary FiguresKodungallur 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 othersRole Of Press In RenaissanceMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcTowards A New SocietyIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories.printing press etc.Women And Social ChangeParvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and othersSalient Features of Indian ConstitutionAmendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.Salient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.Social Welfare Legislations and ProgrammesSocial Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.

MICROBIOLOGY

Sec 22

I.General microbiologyAntibacterial agents and antibiotic sensitivity testBacterial geneticsGrowth, nutrition culture mediaIdentification of bacteriaInfection – Source and spread of infectionIntroduction to microbiologyMorphology of bacteria comparison with other microbial formsResponse to microbial infectionsSterilisation and disinfectionII.Systematic bacteriologyClostridia, Nonsporing anaerobesGram negative Bacillus-Haemophilus, Bordetella, Brucella, Enterobacteria / YersiniaGram negative Cocci- NeisseriaGram positive Bacilli-Corynebacterium, Listeria, BacillusGram positive Cocci-Stapohylococci, Streptococci, PneumococciMycobacteria, Nocardia, ActinomycesMycoplasma, Legionella, Rickettsia, ChlamydiaPseudomonas, Pasteurella, AcinetobacterSpirochetesVibrio / CampylobacterIII.VirologyArbovirusesBacteriophagesGeneral characteristics of virusesHepatitis, MiscellaneousMyxovirusesOncogenic virusesPapova, RetrovirusPicorna virusPox virus, Herpes, AdenovirusReplication of virusRhabdo virusVirus host interactionIV.ImmunologyAntigen, antibodiesAutoimmunityComplement in health and diseasesHLA antigens in health and diseasesHypersensitivityImmunodeficiency diseasesImmunoprophylaxis and immunotherapyIntroduction, classification, type and cells involved in immunitySerological test in medical practicesTumour and transplantationV.ParasitologyHelminthus – intestinal nematodes, tissue nematodes, cestodes, trematodes – laboratory diagnosis of helminthic infectionsIntroduction of parasitic diseaseProtozoal infections – Amoebiasis, Plasmodium, Leishmaniasis, Trypanosoma, Giardia, Balantidium, Cryptosporidium, Trichomonas, Toxoplasma, Pneumocystis – laboratory diagnosis of protozoal infectionVI.MycologyIntroduction – classification of fungi and general principles of lab diagnosisOppurtunistic fungiSubcutaneous infections – Mycetoma, RhinosporidiosisSuperficial infectionsSystematic mycosis

MEDICINE AND ITS ALLIED SPECIALITIES

Sec 23

I.Nutrition and nutritional disordersHypo and Hypervitaminosis A & DNutrition requirementsObesityProtein calorie malnutrition in adultsVitamin deficienciesVitamin excessII.Fluid and electrolyte balanceAcidosisAlkalosisHypokalemia + HyperkalemiaHyponatremia + HypernatremiaHypovolemia and dehydrationIII.Disturbance of body temperatureInfectionsAcute viral hepatitis chronicAmoebiasisApproach to fever and PUOBrucellosisChickenpox,ChickungunyaCommon exanthematous feversCommon fungal infectionsCommon gram negative infectionsCommon gram positive infectionsDengue fever,FilariasisGastroenteritis, Cholera, food poisoningHelminthic infections, Bacillary dysenteryHerpes zosterHIV AIDSInfluenza and other respiratory viral infectionsLeptospirosisLRTI – Bronchitis and community acquired pneumoniaMeningitisRabiesRicketsiaSepsisSkin and soft tissue infections including cellulitisTetanusTuberculosisTyphoid,URI including sinusitisUTIViral hepatitis malariaAnaphylaxis, Urticaria, AngioedemasImmune reactionImmunoglobulinRole of B and T LymphocytesIX.CVSCardiac failureCardiomyopathiesCongenital heart disordersCoronary artery diseasesCoronary circulationCorpulomonaleDVT + pulmonary embolismECG and X-ray interpretationHypertension and hypertensive heart diseaseInfective endocarditisPericardial diseasePeripheral vascular diseasesRheumatic fever and RHDRhythm disturbancesV.Primary Immune deficiency disordersVI.GeneticsClinical GeneticsVII.Environmental and occupational problemsAlcohol abuseBites and stings, snake bite, scorpion sting + othersCommon poisonings organophosphate and carbamate sedatives, hypnotics, antipsychotics, TCA, Rat poison + paracetamol, formic acid, methyl alcohol, OdollumHanging, drowning, electrical injuriesRadiation hazardsVIII.Medical disorders in pregnancyX.GI systemAbdominal tuberculosisAcid peptic diseasesApproach to patient with AscitesApproach to patient with JaundiceChronic liver diseaseDisease of colon and rectumDrug / toxin induced hepatitis and NASHHaemochromatosis and Wilson’s diseaseIBSInflammatory bowel diseaseMalabsorption syndrome and tropical spruePhysiology of absorption and investigation proceduresUpper GI bleedXI.Respiratory systemBronchial asthmaBronchogenic carcinomaCOPDILDPleural diseasesRespiratory failureSuppurative lung diseaseXII.HaematologyAcute LeukemiasAplastic anaemia + AgranulocytosisBleeding disordersChronic LeukemiasCoagulation disordersDeficiency anaemiaHaemolytic anaemias FeHUS and TTPLymphomaMacrocyte and Megaloblastic anaemiaPlasma cell disordersPolycythemiaXIII.Renal medicineAcute renal failureChronic renal failureGlomerular diseaseNephrotic syndrome RFTXIV.Central nervous systemAnatomyApproach to a case of vertigoCerebellar disordersCNS tuberculosisDementias, DeliriumDemyelinationEndocrine disease related to gonadsExtrapyramidal disordersFunctionalHemorrhagic strokeMigraine and cluster headacheMotor neuron disease and myastheniaPeripheral NeuropathyPhysiology and InvestigationPituitary dysfunction and tumourSeizures and epilepsy IschemicSpinal cord disordersStrokeXIX.Pain and principles of palliative careAssessment and treatment of chronic painXV.GeriatricsDrug therapy in elderlyNormal ageing and age-related common problemsXVI.Critical careAcute LVF + Acute severe asthmaApproach to comaBioterrorism and disaster managementCardiopulmonary resuscitation statusDICEmergency management of acute coronary syndromeEpilepticsManagement of hepatic encephalopathySevere sepsis and shockXVII.RheumatologyApproach to chronic backacheDegenerative joint disordersInflammatory muscle diseaseRheumatoid arthritisSLESpondyloarthopathiesXVIII.Endocrine diseaseAddison’s diseaseCushings disease + syndromeDiabetes MellitusHyperthyroidismHypothyroidismMetabolic bone disease + Osteoporosis + Vitamin deficiencyParathyroid disorders + TetanyThyroiditis and other thyroid disordersXX.Clinical pharmacy and therapeuticsCommon adverse reactionsCommon drug interactionsGeneral principles of drug therapyMonitoring drug therapyRational prescription writing

Secretariat

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Computer Assistant Grade II (Direct & By Transfer) ||| Computer Assistant Grade II (SR for SC/ST Only)

Recruitment by Kerala Public Service Commission for the post of Computer Assistant Grade-II in departments such as Government Secretariat, Kerala Public Service Commission, Advocate General's Office, and Local Fund Audit Department.

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English Grammar

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Vocabulary

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AntonymsCompound wordsForeign Words and PhrasesIdioms and their MeaningsOne Word SubstitutesPhrasal VerbsSingular & Plural, Change of Gender, Collective NounsSpelling TestSynonymsTranslation of a sentence/proverb in to MalayalamWord formation from other words and use of prefix or suffixWords often confused

RENAISSANCE IN KERALA

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Ayya VaikundarAyyankaliBhattathirippadBlessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara, Etc.Brahmananda Swami SivayogiChattampi SwamiDr. PalpuImportant Events/Movements/LeadersKumaranasanMannathu PadmanabhanPandit KaruppanPoikayil Yohannan (Kumara Guru)Sree Narayana GuruThycaud AyyaVagbhatanandaVakkom Moulavi

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Sec 4

Demography – Economic and social development – Poverty alleviation – Economy and planning – etc.Geography of India – Physical features – Climate – Soils – Rivers – Famous sites – etc.History of India – Period from 1857 to 1947 – National movement

FACTS ABOUT KERALA

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Geographical Facts – Physical features – Climate – Soils – Rivers – Famous sites – etc.

CURRENT AFFAIRS

Sec 6

Important world, national and regional events related to the political and scientific fields, sports, cinema and literature etc.

COMPUTER WORD PROCESSING

Sec 7

Using internet browser, e-mail, search engines, Instant messengers, download managers, proxy settings- setting up Internet connection, browser plug-ins - using webcam.Design - Create presentation with background, logo etc. - Insert _pictures and images - change position or layout of pictures - Omit background graphics from a slide - Apply 3D effects, shadows, background fill colours, textures and patterns - Crop, resize, rotate, flip an image - Convert and image to greyscale or black and white format. Slide Show Setup - Insert navigation to slides - presentations and URL 's - Apply and edit timings - Create a customized slide show.Electronic spreadsheet features - menu, cells workbook, work sheets. Entering data, text, functions - selecting cell, ranges - saving worksheet - Editing worksheet data - copying, cut & paste, inserting, deleting rows, columns, cell ranges - find and replace data - spell check. Formatting worksheet - changing column width, row height, aligning data , controlling text within a cell ,changing font size, style, applying border, Pattern styles. charts - types, titles & legends, saving, moving and copying between sheets.Formulas, functions - Entering formulas, cell references, Date and time formulas, working with range names,entering functions .Printing - print preview, headers and footers - inserting, removing page break - working with data in a list - Adding and removing sub totals - sorting - hiding and displaying data.Introduction to windows platform - mouse operations - concept of desktop, taskbar, Icons. Utilities - Paint, Word pad. Icons - changing size, moving, enlarging,copying. Files and Folders - creation, copying, deleting. Windows explorer, control panel. Zip & unzip files - rar files, virus scanning & removalIntroduction to office automation - advantages of office automation. Introduction - Word menu - Tool bar - Document - creation, editing, saving, opening . Text - editing, deleting, inserting, selection, moving, copying, converting case, doing/undoing edits. Formatting documents - paragraph formatting - applying styles, header and footer, line spacing , Page layout - numbering pages - inserting section break - spell check - newspaper columns. Tables - creation, editing, formatting, insertion, document with tables, Mail merge and template creation. Printing - print preview, Printer settings, printing multiple copies.

Administrative

100 Marks

BLOCK DEVELOPMENT OFFICER ||| ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/ ACCOUNTS OFFICER ||| SECTION OFFICER

This syllabus is for the Kerala PSC recruitment to the posts of Block Development Officer, Administrative Assistant, and Section Officer, which are administrative roles involved in developmental activities and general administration.

75m

10s

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Social Welfare Schemes & Measures

Sec 1

Andyodaya Anna Yojana, Balika Samridhi Yojana, Bharat Nirman, Indira Awaas Yojana, Integrated Child Development Scheme, Jawahar Rozgar Yojana, Kudumbasree, Mahila Samridhi Yojana, National Food for Work Programme, NRDP, NREGP, Prime Minister's Rozgar Yojana, Rural Development Pradhan Mantri Adharsh Gram Yojana, Samagra Awaas Yojana, Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana, Valmiki Ambedkar Awaas Yojana, Rural Landless Employment Guarantee Programme etc;

Constitution of India and Civil Rights

Sec 2

Basic Facts-Features-Citizenship- Fundamental Rights & Duties- Directive Principle- Union Government- Legislature- State Executive - Union Territories- Apex Courts- Comptroller and Auditor General- Public Service Commissions and Other Important Offices- Important Amendments- Etc.Rights- Right to Education- Human Rights- Human Rights Commission- Right to Information- Information Commission- Social Audit- Lokayukta- Ombudsman- Women Empowerment- Women’s Commission- Legislation against Child Labour and Atrocities against women and Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes- Etc.

Mental Ability and Test of Reasoning

Sec 3

Calculation & Logic -Coding & Decoding- Classification-Synonym-Antonym-Letter & Number Series- Odd Man Out-Analogy- Common Sense Test- Alphabetical Arrangement of Words- Date and Calendar- Sense of Direction-Etc.

General Science

Sec 4

Common Scientific Facts- Important Scientific Phenomena- Other basic facts in the field of Science.- Etc

Facts about India

Sec 5

Demography- Economic and Social Development-Poverty Alleviation-Economy and Planning-EtcGeography of India- Physical Features- Climate-Soils- Rivers- Famous Sites – EtcHistory of India- Period from 1857 to 1947- National Movement- Etc.

Information Technology and Cyber Laws

Sec 6

Fundamentals of Computers- Internet Etc - Cyber Laws

Facts about Kerala

Sec 7

Geographical Facts- Physical Features- Climate-Soils- Rivers- Famous Sites – EtcImportant Events/ Movements/Leaders Brahmananda Swami Sivayogi, Chattampi Swami, Sree Narayana Guru, Vagbhatananda, Thycaud Ayya, Ayya Vaikundar, Poikayil Yohannan (Kumara Guru), Ayyankali, Pandit Karuppan, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V.T.Bhattathirippad, Dr. Palpu, Kumaranasan, Vakkom Moulavi, Blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara, EtcRenaissance of Kerala

General English

Sec 8

Grammar- Agreement of Subject and Verb- Confusing Adjectives and Adverbs- Comparison of Adjectives- Correct usage of Articles- Prepositions- Direct and Indirect Speech- Active and Passive Voice- Correction in Sentences-EtcVocabulary- Gender- Singular and Plural- Synonyms- Antonyms- One word Substitutes- Problem concerning words- Idioms and their meanings-Etc

Current Affairs

Sec 9

Important World, National and Regional Events related to the Political and Scientific fields, Sports, Cinema and Literature etc.

Quantitative Aptitude

Sec 10

Numbers-Test of Divisibility- H.C.F& L.C.M- Simplification - Ratio & Proportions- Percentage-Interest-Time& Work- Time& Distance- Area- Volume- Calendar – Clocks – Trains - Problems on Age - Etc.

Technical

100 Marks

Laboratory Assistant (Dairy/FPC)

Recruitment by Kerala PSC for the post of Laboratory Assistant in the Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Limited.

120m

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BASIC BIOTECHNOLOGY

Sec 1

– status and prospects. Environment and pollution. Control measures. Beneficial soil organisms.Bio-pesticides and biocontrol agents in integrated pest management. Single Cell Proteins.enzymes in food industry. Intellectual property right. Regulations for laboratory animal care and ethicalNucleic acids- structure, types. Replication, transcription, translation. Genetically modified cropsrequirements. Genomics, proteomics, metabolomics.Therapeutic proteins- antibodies, enzymes, hormones, growth factors, vaccines. Application of

BASIC BIOCHEMISTRY

Sec 2

absorption, intermediate metabolism. Nutritional aspects of micro and macromolecules.and reactions, functions. Lipids- simple fats, fatty acids, triacylglycerols, phospholipids,Carbohydrates- structures, properties – polysaccharides, glucose, galactose, disaccharides, lactosecomplex lipids- glycolipids, lipoproteins, chromoproteins, cholesterol andfunctional properties. Enzymes Vitamins- fat soluble and water soluble,sources, functions, symptoms and deficiency. Minerals and salts. Digestion andstructure, properties and function. Amino acids and proteins- levels of structural organization of protein,

BIOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS

Sec 3

antibody interactions, ELISA, RIA, Immuno-fluorescence techniques, Western blotting.Casein-preparation and estimation. Determination of ash, total solids, calcium, non-nitrogen,protein, protein nitrogen, nitrogen. Fat extraction- hot and cold method, Antibodies, Antigens.Quantitative and qualitative analysis of milk- Estimation of lactose, phosphorus, lactalbumin.

BASIC MICROBIOLOGY & TECHNIQUES

Sec 4

applications, sterilization techniques, culture media and types and techniques.Culture preservation techniques, API system. Tests for identification of bacteria. Anatomy ofGenetic materials in microorganisms, plasmids, viruses. Reproduction in microorganisms-History of Microbiology, techniques in Microbiology- microscopy- types of microscopes,methods, cytopathic effects, detection and assay of viral growth.microorganisms- prokaryotes and eukaryotes, structure of bacteria, fungi, algae, and protozoans.microscopy, specimen preparation for electron microscopy, staining, advanced techniques inmorphological forms, classification, replication, major groups of animal viruses, viral cultivation

CHEMICAL ANALYSIS

Sec 5

detection of adulterants, preservatives, colour additives, pesticide residues, antibiotics, water,metals, etc. freezing point, total solids, determination of specific gravity, titratable acidity, citric, lactic acid and SNF. Cattle feed analysis - moisture content, crude carbohydrate, fat, ash, crude protein,Physical properties and composition of milk, tests for milk quality, detection of impurities,sodium, potassium, calcium, and phosphates.

BASIC CHEMISTRY

Sec 6

Electrochemistry. Spectroscopy- UV-VIS, NMR, Raman, EPR, and XPS. Chromatography- column, paper, TLC and HPLC. Chemical equilibrium. Thermodynamics.pH, Bases, Acids, Buffers. Concentration units- molarity, normality, molality. Centrifugation.Viscosity. Surface tension. Colligative properties. Colloids. Chemical equilibrium.

FOOD MICROBIOLOGY AND MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS

Sec 7

factors influencing microbial growth in food, different types of food spoilage, food infections andfood intoxications- mycotoxins, types and detection in food materials. Microbiological analysis ofmicrobiological analysis of milk and dairy products- techniques for preservation of milk,Microorganisms in food materials- intrinsic and extrinsic, sources of microorganisms in foodmicroorganisms in milk, milkborne pathogens, microbial spoilage of milk and dairy products,pasteurization. Applications of antigen-antibody interaction for detection of microbes.water and food materials, fermented food products. Milk and dairy products- sources of

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, CURRENT AFFAIRS & RENAISSANCE IN KERALA

Sec 8

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND CURRENT AFFAIRSAwakening Through LiteratureLibrary, Porunagarasahithya Pauranika Natakam, Sahitya Natakam, Novel, Drama, Poetry,movement etc.Brahmanda Sivayogi, Vagbhatananda, Chattambi Swamikal.Channar agitation, Upper cloth revolts, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act.Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement, Ezhava Memorial, Malayali Memorial. etc.Religious reform Movements-Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaikunda Swamikal, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayya Vaikundar,Struggles and Social RevoltsVaikom Satyagraha, Guruvayoor Satyagraha, Paliyam Satyagraha, Kuttamkulam Satyagraha,Leaders Of RenaissanceAkkala Krishnan, C. M. Joseph, Swami Ananda Theerthan. P. Krishnapillai, K. A.Kuroor Neelakandan Namboothiripad, Dr. Ayyathan Gopalan, C. V. Kunjuraman,Kuttipuzha Krishnapillai and others.Mannath Padmanabhan, Joseph John, K. Kelappan, C. Kesavan, R.T. Krishnaswami Iyer, T.K. Madhavan,P.K. Kesava Menon, C. Krishnan, Mooloor S. Padmanabhan Panicker, K.T. Madhavan, A. Gopalakrishnan,Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyankali, Chattampi Swamikal. Thycaud Ayya,T.V. Bhattathiripad, Vakkom Moulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chavara, Barrister G.P.Vagbhatananda, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Poykayil Yohannan (Kumara Guru) Dr. Palpu,Vellappally Natesan, K.P. Chathan Master, K. Kelappan, P. Krishnapillai, K. A.Literary FiguresKesari. P. Kunjuraman Nair, Pottekkat, and others.Kodungallur Kunjikkuttan Thampuran, Kerala Varma Valiya Koyithampuran, KandathilUllur S. Parameswara Ayyar, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Kumaran Asan. Varghese Mappila.Vaikom Muhammed Basheer, K.S. Ponkunnam Varkey, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, DevPress In Renaissance Role OfAl-Ameen, Samadarshi, Yugaprabhath, Yuvashakti, Prabhatam, Yugam, etc.Malayala Manorama, Swaraj, Mathrubhumi, Vivekodayam, Deshabhimani, Keralakaumudi, Kesari,functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories, printing press etc.Introduction to English education- various missionary organizations and theirWomen And Social ChangeAkkamma Cherian, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antherjanam, and others.Parvathi Nenmini Mangalam, A.V. Kuttimalu Amma, Aryapaliam, Lalitha,

ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES IN BIOTECHNOLOGY

Sec 9

Isolation and quantification of nucleic acids and proteins. Agarose gel electrophoresis- detection ofMolecular Markers. Assessment of pesticide residues in animal fodder, milk and milk products.nucleic acids on gels, staining techniques. Gel documentation. Polymerase chain reaction.probes and antibodies in detection of microbes and adulterants. Southern and Northern blottingRecombinant DNA technology- basic aspects. Commercial vaccine production. Nucleic acidtechniques. Biosafety rules and regulations.

Administrative

100 Marks

Assistant Grade II

The Kerala Public Service Commission conducts recruitment for the post of Assistant Grade II in the Kerala Forest Development Corporation Limited.

90m

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Part II – Office Management

Sec 1

C LanguageDTP (Pagemaker, Corel Draw, Photoshop)Fundamentals of ComputerInternet & E-mailMS Office (Word, Excel,Powerpoint, Access)Operating Systems (DOS, Windows, XP, Windows 7)

Part I: General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Renaissance in Kerala

Sec 2

Education

100 Marks

Lecturer Grade II – Home Science

The Kerala Public Service Commission recruits eligible candidates for the post of Lecturer Grade II in Home Science for the Rural Development Department.

120m

12s

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Module VII Recent Developments in Home Science

Sec 1

Advanced methods of communicationEmerging trends of Bio Technology on food cultivation industries - Nutaceuticals, Pro-biotics and herbals, Nano technologyRecent policies on health, nutrition and population -National programmes for women empowerment

Module III

Sec 2

Agencies in promoting science and technology in rural development - waste and fuel management - indicators of developmentFamily life cycle -different stages - quality of life indicatorsRural development - Role of Panchayat Raj and Voluntary Organisations -Administration and Co-ordination

Module IX (a) Salient Features of Indian Constitution

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Amendment Provisions of the ConstitutionCentre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and FinancialEmergency ProvisionsExecutive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional AuthoritiesFundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental DutiesSalient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the ConstitutionServices under the Union and the States

Module V

Sec 4

Assessment of health status - different methods - common deficiency disordersdifferent intervention programmes implemented by national and international agenciesMorbidity and mortality rates of vulnerable sessions of the population - causative factorsPrevalence in the state and in the country

Module X (a) RENAISSANCE IN KERALA

Sec 5

Novel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcSNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc. Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyakoyi Thampuran, Kandathil Varghesc Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories, printing press etc.Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and others

Module I

Sec 6

Denaturation of micro-organismsFood additivesFood adulterationFood born infections and intoxicationFood Laws and standardsKinds of Micro Organisms in different foodsQuality changes in foods during processing and storageQuality Control in food industry

Module IV

Sec 7

Developmental assessment and delaysEarly childhood educationIntervention programmes for children with challengesMethods of studying childrenPhysical, social and mental development of pre-school childrenPrinciples of counseling - qualities and skills of counselor

Module VI

Sec 8

Diets for diseases affecting different systems in the body and for degenerating diseasesFood constituents - major and minor - general functions, sources, utilisationand storage in the bodyImportance of parental feedingVariation in requirements at different stages of life and RDA specified

Module X (b) GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND CURRENT AFFAIRS

Sec 9

General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Module II

Sec 10

House Plans for different economic groupsImportance of advertisement - Human resources on economic development-entrepreneur ship -conmceptsMarkets and pricesRole of Consumer in the economySpace designing - importance of colour -different treatment and accessories

Module VIII

Sec 11

Methods of researchPaper, article, workshop, seminar, conference and symposiumResearch EthicsResearch: Meaning, Characteristics and typesSteps of researchThesis writing: its characteristics and formatEvaluation systemsFactors affecting teachingLearner's characteristicsMethods of teachingTeaching aidsTeaching: Nature, objectives, characteristics and basic requirements

Module IX (b) Social Welfare Legislations and Programmes

Sec 12

Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc.Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.

Education

100 Marks

Higher Secondary School Teacher (Sociology)

The Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) conducts the Higher Secondary School Teacher (HSST) exam for direct recruitment of teachers in various subjects, including Sociology, to government higher secondary schools across Kerala. The post requires a Master's Degree in the concerned subject, a B.Ed, and passing the State Eligibility Test (SET).

90m

10s

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Salient Features of Indian Constitution

Sec 1

Sociology of Indian Society

Sec 2

Approaches to the study of Indian Society – Indological Approach – G.S.Ghurge – Structural Approach – M.N.Srinivas, Marxian Approach – A.R.Desai Subaltern approach – Dr.B.R.Ambedkar.Basis of Indian Society – Cultural and Ethnic diversity, diversities in respect of language, caste, religion, race and culture unity in diversity – geographic demographic, religious, cultural, political and linguistic.Contemporary issues in Indian Society – Regionalism, terrorism, inequalities of caste and gender, caste conflicts, ethnic rivalry, communalism, corruption, cyber crimes, violence against women and children, fmaily disharmony-domestic violence, dowry, divorce, child abuse, human trafficking.Indian Social Institutions – Caste, class, marriage and family, kinship, religion, joint family – features, degree of jointness. Caste – features, politicization of caste, caste associations, structural and functional changes in family. Recent trends in marriage – kinship organization in south india.Rural and Tribal communities in India – Demographic features, rural economy, changing socio-cultural life style. Tribal movements. New initiatives in rural development – democratic decentralization, peoples participation and community development programmes, Panchayat Raj.

Renaissance in Kerala

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Novel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcSocio-Religious reform Movements SNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Struggles and Social Revolts Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act, .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc. Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyako yi Thampuran, Kandathil Varghese Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer, Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories, printing press etc.Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and others

Kerala Society

Sec 4

Caste and social reform movements – castes in Kerala – Anti-caste and anti-untouchability movements – S.N.D.P, K.P.M.S. P.R.D.S. Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Tribal movements in Kerala. Land reforms – peasant protests.Contemporary issues and social changes in Kerala Demographic – Fertility, mortality, migration, consumerism, degradation of environment, social exclusion of weaker sections, abuse of elderly problems of migrant workers, child labour, white collar crime, suicide, prostitution, violence against women, rape and murder, house breaking and burglary.Family, marriage and kinship – origin of Marumakkathayam. Matriliny – characteristics, features, patriliny – characteristics, features, transition in matrilineal family marriage and kinship.Marginalized communities in Kerala – Problems of SC, ST, OBCs, fish workers, problems of the elderly women.Understanding Kerala Society – Historical perspective - pre-historic period, ancient period, early medieval period, colonial era, post colonial period. Formation of Kerala State, growth of malayalam tradition. Aryan and Dravidian influence, Major religious and linguistic groups in Kerala.

Sociology of Development

Sec 5

Changing conceptions of development – social development, economic growth, human development, sustainable development.Global scenario of Development – Globalization and Global inequalities in Development. Role of world bank IMF, WTO and multinational corporations knowledge economy, information society, consumerist society, processes of liberalization, privatization and globalization, consequences of globalization in the third world countries.Indian Experiences of Development – Appraisal of Five Year Plans, consequences of Economic reforms – Impact of globalisation of Indian Society – Impact of Technology on development. Disparities in development – regional and religious development of the marginalized caste, class, tribe, gender.Theories of development – Modernalization Theory – Daniel Lerner Dependency theory – A.G.Frank World system theory – Immanuel Wallerstein Alternative Development Model – Mahatma Gandhi and Schumacher- Frankfurt School – Jurgen Habermas.Urban Planning and development – need for urban planning in India – Problems of Urban Planning – Urban Development issues – urban poverty, Housing and slums, Transport, Crime, Juvenile delinquency, urban pollution and environmental problems, issues of the displaced.

Sociological Theories

Sec 6

Development of sociological theories, contributions of classical thinkers – Auguste Comte, Herbert Spencer, Emile Durkheim, Karl Marx, Max Weber, Talcott Parsons, Wilfreds Pareto.Indian Social Thinkers – G.S.Ghurge, M.N.Srinivas, A.R.Desai, S.C.Dube, Iravati Karve, McKim Marriott, Louis Dumont.Recent Developments in Sociological Theory: Critical Theory – Louis Althusser, Jurgen Habermas – Reflexive Sociology – Pierre Bourdieu Post Modernism – Michael Foucault – Anthony Giddens Current debates – Micro-macro integration – George Ritzer Theoretival Synthesis.Structuralism – contributions of Claude Levi Strauss and Seieg fried Federick Nadel. Functionalism in – Theories of middle range – R.K.Merton. Neo-functionalism – Jeffrey C. Alexander. Conflict theory – Ralf Dahrendorf, Lewis coser. Exchange Theory – George Homans Peter Blau.Symbolic Interactionism- G.H.Mead – Theory of mind C.H.Cooley Theory of looking glass Erving Goffman – Slef Dramatargical view Phenomenology – Edmund Hussel and Alfred Schutz Ethno methodology – Harold Garfinkle symbolic interactionism of Herbert Blumer and Manform Kuhn.

Basic concepts in sociology

Sec 7

Functional elements of society – social status, role, leadership, authority. Social control – definition , types – formal and informal social control – Agencies of social control – customs, folk ways, mores, values, norms, fashion, social conformity and deviance.Social Groups – Definition, characteristics, classification of groups – primary, secondary, Ingroup and OutgroupSocial interaction – conjunctive processes – co-operation, accomodation, assimilation. Disjunctive processes – competition, conflict.Social stratification – Origin of stratification, Functions, Types – caste, class, Estate.Society, Community, Association, Institution, culture – meaning and characteristics – types of society – hunting and gathering, pastoral, horticultural, Agrarian, Industrial.

Social Research Methods

Sec 8

Qualitative Research Methods – Observation – types – participant and nonparticipant, case study, content analysis focus group discussion- participatory research – interview – types. Ethnography, sociometry, projective techniques.Quantitative Research Methods – social survey and its tools – Interview schedule and questionnaire, sampling – types – probability and nonprobability scaling techniques – construction of attitude scale – Likert scale.Research Process – Problem formulation, literature review, formulation of objectives, formulation of hypothesis – types of hypothesis research design – types of research design, sample design, designing the tools- types of tools, pilot study pre-test, data collection, data processing, analysis, report writing.Social Research – Definition, characteristics, objectives, types – pure and applied, exploratory, descriptive, diagnostic, quantitative, qualitative, cross sectional and longitudinal research.Statistics and computer applications – use of statistics in social research – advantages and disadvantages. Use of computer in social research – S.P.S.S. Use of internet resources.

Research Methodology/Teaching Aptitude

Sec 9

Social Welfare Legislations and Programmes

Sec 10

Administrative

100 Marks

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

The Public Relations Officer exam is for Apex societies of the co-operative sector in Kerala. Recruitment is conducted by the Kerala Public Service Commission.

75m

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PART I – QUESTIONS BASED ON PUBLIC RELATIONS/ JOURNALISM

Sec 1

Definitions of PR – Origin and development of Public Relations - Growth of Public Relations in India.Organisational setup of PR departments/agencies - PR in private and public sectors, PR in Central and State Governments - Government Information Services.PR and social responsibility - PR codes of ethics - professional organisations.PR Campaign - Stages of PR campaign - Planning and implementing PR campaigns - Evaluation of feed back.PR Counselling and consultancy - PR for sales promotion - Media relations - Community relations.PR functions – Characteristics and qualifications of PR personnel – PR and Communication skillsPR tools - House journals - newsletters - handouts - press conferences - audio/visual aids.Public Relations and propaganda- PR and publicity - Public opinion in Public Relations

PART II: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, CURRENT AFFAIRS & RENAISSANCE IN KERALA

Sec 2

General Knowledge and Current AffairsNovel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcSNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc.Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyakoyi Thampuran, Kandathil Varghese Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories.printing press etc.Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and othersAmendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.Salient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.

Medical

100 Marks

Dental Hygienist Grade II

The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) conducts recruitment for the post of Dental Hygienist Grade II in the Medical Education and Health Services Department. Candidates are typically required to have passed SSLC or its equivalent and a Dental Hygienist course.

90m

#kerala-psc#dental-hygienist#medical#health-services#diploma-level

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QUESTIONS BASED ON DENTAL HYGIENIST COURSE

Sec 1

Conservative Dentistry & EndodonticsOral & Maxillofacial surgeryOral Medicine & RadiologyOral PathologyOrthodonticsPedodonticsPeriodonticsProsthodontics

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, CURRENT AFFAIRS & RENAISSANCE IN KERALA

Sec 2

General Knowledge and Current AffairsNovel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcSNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc.Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyakoyi Thampuran, Kandathil Varghese Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories.printing press etc.Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and othersAmendment Provisions of the ConstitutionCentre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and FinancialEmergency ProvisionsExecutive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional AuthoritiesFundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental DutiesSalient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the ConstitutionServices under the Union and the StatesSocial Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.

Technical

100 Marks

Assistant Transport Officer

Recruitment by Kerala PSC for Assistant Transport Officer in Kerala State Road Transport Corporation.

120m

#kerala-psc#transport#automotive-engineering#management#human-resources

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Module IV

Sec 1

AlternatorAxlesBrake systemCarburettorChassis Frames and SpringsClutchesCRDIDifferentialDynamoFuel feed systemsFuelsGearsIgnition SystemsLubricating and Cooling SystemsMPFIPiston RingsPropeller shaftRadiatorStarting SystemSteering mechanismsSupercharger and Turbocharger

Module I

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AvailabilityConcepts of SystemControl volumeEnthalpyEntropyExtensive and Intensive propertiesHeat and WorkIsentropic and Isenthalpic ProcessesJoule Thompson CoefficientLaws of ThermodynamicsRefrigerantsRelative HumidityVapour Absorption SystemVapour Compression SystemWet bulb and dry bulb temperature

Module II

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Bernoulli EquationBoundary layerConcept of aerofoilDischarge measuring equipmentsFanno FlowFully developed flowFully Developed FlowHagen-Poiseuille FlowHydraulic lift and ramIncompressible and Compressible FlowsLaminar and Turbulent FlowsLosses in pipesPressurePumps and TurbinesRayleigh FlowViscosity

Module III

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Biot No.Components of transmission systemCompression RatioDiesel CycleDual cycleEffectivenessEmissive PowerEmissivityFinsFourier Equation of heat ConductionFourier No.Grashoff' No.Gray bodyHeat ExchangersKnockingLMTDNewton's law of coolingNTUOctane and cetane NumberOtto CyclePrandtl No.Principle of combustionReynolds' No.ScavengingTwo stroke and Four Stroke Engines

Module VII

Sec 5

Buyer behaviourCreating and delivering customer valueDemand estimation and sales forecastingFundamentals of strategic and marketing planningMarketing - Importance, ScopeMarketing mix - Product - new product development, PLCMarketing organisationMarketing ResearchPositioningPricing strategies and programmesProduct line, product mix, strategies - branding, Brand equitysegmentationTargetingThe Indian consumerThe marketing environment

Module V

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Changing Role of Personnel ManagerCurrent Trends in Human Resources ManagementDesign and Analysis of JobsDesigning of Effective Performance Appraisal Systems - 360 degree feedbackDifference between HRM and Personnel Managementgrievance redressalHR AuditHuman Resource PlanningInduction and PlacementJob Evaluation and merit ratingManagement of Changemodes of separation of employeeoccupational health, safety and social securityPersonnel Management - Definition - Personnel Manager - role & functionsRecruitment and SelectionTheories of WagesTraining and DevelopmentTransfers and PromotionsWages and Salary Administration

Module VI

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Collective BargainingDeveloping interpersonal awareness - Johari WindowFactors affecting Communication - its Channels and barriersILO and Tripartite Bodies in IndiaIndustrial Laws India - Trade Union Act - Industrial Employment Standing Order Act - Industrial Disputes ActIndustrial Relations in Public and Private Sector OrganisationsIndustrial Relations system in the Indian environmentIssues in managing Multicultural workforceJob stressManagement of Trade UnionsStress management techniquesTheories of motivationTrade Union Movement in India - recognition - ProblemsTransactional AnalysisWorkers Participation in Management

Module VIII

Sec 8

Customer Relationship ManagementDesigning and Managing ServicesEvaluation of marketing programsInternational marketingManaging marketing communicationMarketing ethics – demarketing - social responsibility of marketingMarketing recent trends - Online marketing - Global Marketing - Green Marketing - Retro MarketingPhysical distribution - Selection and managementPromotion mix - Advertising, Personal selling, Sales promotion, Publicity, Direct marketingRetailing wholesaling and logisticsRural marketing

PART II: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, CURRENT AFFAIRS & RENAISSANCE IN KERALA

Sec 9

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND CURRENT AFFAIRSNovel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcSNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act ,Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc. Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyakoyi Thampuran, Kandathil Varghese Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories, printing press etc.Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and othersAmendment Provisions of the ConstitutionCentre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and FinancialEmergency ProvisionsExecutive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional AuthoritiesFundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental DutiesSalient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the ConstitutionServices under the Union and the StatesSocial Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.

Technical

100 Marks

Research Assistant (Sociology)

Recruitment by Kerala PSC for the post of Research Assistant (Sociology) in KIRTADS (Kerala Institute for Research Training and Development Studies of Scheduled Castes and Tribes).

120m

19s

#kerala-psc#sociology#anthropology#research#degree-level

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PART II: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, CURRENT AFFAIRS & RENAISSANCE IN KERALA > Salient Features of Indian Constitution

Sec 1

UNIT VIII : ECOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGY

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Application of Medical anthropology: Application of anthropological knowledge in promoting health care in tribal and rural communities, health care system and health care services, health education, psycho-somatic and mental disorders.Ecological anthropology: Meaning and scope of ecological anthropology, definition of ecology, ecological community and human ecological niche, cultural ecology, environmental determinism, environmental possibilism, population ecology, system ecology, ethno-ecology, contributions of Wissler, Forde, Steward, Vayda and Rappaport.Exchange and Service: Barter, ceremonial exchange, reciprocity, redistribution (Gift, Potlatch, Kula ring), Jajmani system; Consumption pattern in subsistence economies, wealth status and social differentiation, economic change and adaptation in societies.Habitat, economy and Society: Food gathering, collection, hunting and fishing, pastoralism, shifting cultivation, peasantry, agriculture, industrial economies.Medical anthropology: Meaning and scope of medical anthropology, concept of health and disease in India – tribal, rural and urban categories, socio-cultural dimensions of illness, ethno-medicine, magico-religious curative practices and indigenous medical care services

UNIT VII : INDIAN SOCIETY AND CULTURE

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Approaches to the study of Indian culture and civilization: Folk-Urban Continuum, Little and Great Traditions; Universalisation and Parochialisation; Tribe-Caste Continuum, sacred complex, nature-man –spirit complex.Culture and Civilization: Culture and civilization, the emergence of civilization, Indian culture - tribal, folk, peasant and urban dimensions.Hindu religious and philosophical tradition: Sacred books of India, Indian social system - Purusharthas and Varnashramadharma, varna system, caste system, caste fission, and caste fusion, mobility in caste system, linguistic diversity and language cultures of India.Social Change: Modernisation, industrialisation, urbanization, westernisation, sanskritisation, concept of dominant caste; pecuniarisation, changes in the Indian village communities due to culture contact and globalization.The Tribes of India: Major Tribes of India with special reference to the Tribes of Kerala, transformation of tribes; Theories of transformation- Verrier Elwin to K.S Singh; Tribal movements, Tribal issues -forest, land alienation, indebtedness, poverty, illiteracy, displacement and exploitation by non-tribes.

UNIT V : SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY

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Basic concepts: Culture, social structure, social organization, status and role, political organization, band, tribe, age-grade, chiefdom, rank-societies, law and justice in simple societies, customary and codified law, state and stateless societies.Family, marriage and kinship: Concept, definitions, typology, functions, universality of family and marriage, family and household, residence patterns, joint family system and changing trends, marriage regulations, incest, marriage payments, rules of descent, kin-groups, kinship systems, kinship behavior, kinship terminology.Meaning and scope of social and cultural anthropology: Nature, scope and branches of Anthropology, relation with other Social sciences – Economics, History, Sociology, Psychology, Archaeology and Linguistics.Nature of Culture: Attributes and paradoxes, culture processes, enculturation, acculturation, diffusion, cultural pluralism, ethnocentrism, cultural relativism, emic and etic, explicit and implicit.Religious Organization: Evolutionary, psychological, and functional approaches, ritual, myth, sacred and profane, religion and life-cycle rituals, forms of religion in tribal and peasant societies, animism, animatism, naturism, totemism, magico-religious functionaries, priest, shaman, sorcerer, witch, distinction between magic religion and science.

UNIT VI : METHODOLOGY OF ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH

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Basic Techniques of data collection: Observation as a technique, key-informant interview, genealogy-technique and its application, pedigree.Ethnographic approach: Nature of anthropological fieldwork, getting acquainted with the field, establishment of rapport, learning and using native language, informants/key informants, ethical dimensions of fieldwork, distinction between fieldwork and survey, ethnography as a holistic documentation of culture.Fieldwork tradition in anthropology: Fieldwork tradition in anthropology, restudy and reinterpretation, contributions of B. Malinowski, A.R. Radcliffe Brown, W. H. R. Rivers, Levi –Strauss and M. N. Srinivas.Preparation of Anthropological research report: Report writing, structure, steps and procedure.Research Design: Identification of broad area of research, review of literature, formulation of research problem, hypotheses formulation, determination of sample frame and size, the notion of control, selection of unit of study, mode of analysis.

UNIT I : SOCIOLOGY AS A DISCIPLINE

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Concepts in sociology - society ,community, association, groups, social control, social change, social stratification, socializationDevelopment of sociology – Social and intellectual forces, philosophical foundations, rationalism and empiricism, public sociologySocial institutions – Education, religion, economy and politySocial Processes- -Accommodation, assimilation, co-operation, competition, conflictSociology in India - Subaltern perspective ( Ambedkar ), Structural functional ( M N Srinivas ), Marxian Perspective ( AR Desai )

UNIT IV : DEVELOPMENTAL ISSUES

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Development induced displacement, new social movements for getting land with reference to KeralaEnvironmental degradation ,global warming, climate change, deforestation and its impact on TribalsImpacts of globalization on marginalized communitiesPolicies and programmes for the preservation of tribal characteristicsRole of media in the process of tribal development

PART II: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, CURRENT AFFAIRS & RENAISSANCE IN KERALA > GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND CURRENT AFFAIRS

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General Knowledge and Current Affairs

UNIT III : METHODS IN SOCIAL RESEARCH

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Interpretation and presentation of data – graphic and diagrammatic representationPrinciples of sampling, advantages key termsRelation between theory and factsSocial science as a system of rules, science and common sense, scientific method and its applicationsTechniques of data collection – questionnaire, interview, observation, case study, focus group interview

PART II: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, CURRENT AFFAIRS & RENAISSANCE IN KERALA > RENAISSANCE IN KERALA > Towards A New Society

Sec 10

Introduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories.printing press etc.

UNIT II : SOCIOLOGICAL THEORIZING

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Karl Marx – class and class struggleRecent Trends - Jurgen Habermas, Antonio Gramsci ,Anthony Giddens ( structuration )Theoretical beginning of Auguste Comte and Herbert SpencerTheoretical Developments of Emile Durkheim and Max WeberTransition from social philosophy to sociology, growth of science and technology, scientific spirit

PART II: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, CURRENT AFFAIRS & RENAISSANCE IN KERALA > RENAISSANCE IN KERALA > Literary Figures

Sec 12

Kodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyakoil Thampuran, Kandathil Varghese Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and others

PART II: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, CURRENT AFFAIRS & RENAISSANCE IN KERALA > RENAISSANCE IN KERALA > Efforts To Reform The Society > (B) Struggles and Social Revolts

Sec 13

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.

PART II: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, CURRENT AFFAIRS & RENAISSANCE IN KERALA > RENAISSANCE IN KERALA > Role Of Press In Renaissance

Sec 14

Malayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etc

PART II: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, CURRENT AFFAIRS & RENAISSANCE IN KERALA > RENAISSANCE IN KERALA > Awakening Through Literature

Sec 15

Novel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etc

PART II: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, CURRENT AFFAIRS & RENAISSANCE IN KERALA > RENAISSANCE IN KERALA > Women And Social Change

Sec 16

Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and others

PART II: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, CURRENT AFFAIRS & RENAISSANCE IN KERALA > RENAISSANCE IN KERALA > Efforts To Reform The Society > (A) Socio-Religious reform Movements

Sec 17

SNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.

PART II: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, CURRENT AFFAIRS & RENAISSANCE IN KERALA > Social Welfare Legislations and Programmes

Sec 18

PART II: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, CURRENT AFFAIRS & RENAISSANCE IN KERALA > RENAISSANCE IN KERALA > Leaders Of Renaissance

Sec 19

Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and others

Technical

100 Marks

WORK ASSISTANT

The Work Assistant post in the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation is recruited by the Kerala Public Service Commission.

75m

#kerala-psc#work-assistant#automobile-mechanic#technical#mechanical-engineering

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MODULE VI

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Air conditioning capacityAir conditioning compressorBasic air condition principlecontrol deviceVehicle heating, ventilation & cooling systemautomatic transmissionBrake bleedingClutches, requirements, types, operation, clutch facing materialdrive lineEngine exhaust brakefinal drivefluid fly wheelgear box- typesHand Brake Air brakemaster cylinderPower brakepropeller shaft typesselector mechanismservo braketorque convertortransfer caseTypes of brakes & requirementsuniversal joint typeswheel cylinder

MODULE VIII

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Charging methodsChemical action of charging & dischargingDefects & MaintenancePartsConstruction & CharacteristicsPartsWorking PrincipleCapacitorsDiodesFull wave Bridge rectifierFull wave rectifierHalf wave rectifierLogic gatesLow Voltage Transformer - working principle & partsMOSFETSSemiconductorsThyristorsTransistorsUJTcommon troubles and remedies in starter circuitConstructionPartsStarting & CharacteristicsWorking PrincipleConstructionPartsStarting methods, Characteristics and voltage regulatorsWorking PrincipleCharging methodsChemical action of charging & dischargingDefects & MaintenancePartsLighting System- Types of Bulbs used in Automobile Vehicles and their characteristicsServo MotorSelf-starters & TypesSolenoid SwitchesTestesTypes & Uses of Switches in Automobile Vehicles

MODULE VII

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AmmeterChemical effect of electric currentColour code of wiresConductors & Insulatorscut outsFaraday’s Law of ElectrolysisFaraday’s Law of Electromagnetic InductionFuse & circuit breakersHeating Effect of electric currentKirchhoff’s LawMagnetic effect of electric currentMagnetism & Electro-MagnetismMeasurement of size of wiresOhm meter and MultimeterOhm’s LawParallel circuitPhysical effect of electric currentPiezo Electric EffectSeries circuitSeries-parallel circuitSoldering, Brazing, Electrical units, Electrical quantities - EMF, Potential Difference, Current, Resistance, Electrical Power & Electrical Energy.Temperature co-efficient of resistanceThermo couplesTypes of wire JointsTypes of WiresVolt meter

MODULE IV

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Bodychassischassis maintainschassis repair & alignmentclassification of chassisframe materials & faultfunctions of framemain component of framemeasurement of vehiclestypes of frameABSAir bagsAnti theft device- workingSeat Belt

MODULE III

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Advantages of water cooling systemAir coolingFan belt tensionMaintenance of cooling systemparts of cooling system & anti-freeze solutionradiator- typesThermosyphon systemwater coolingwater pumpcarburettor- Solex, Su, working of carburettor, ventury effect MPFICetane numberClassification of fuelscomparison of various fuel supply systemDiesel engine fuel system- High pressure, low pressure, fuel feed pump, FIP- types, calibration, phasing, injectors & types, Testing, CRDI, advantages, compressing chamber design, timing of FIP, bleeding system, maintenance of fuel system, automatic injection advanced mechanismengine control moduleengine control systemengine knockingengine sensorsFuel delivery systemfuel injection control systemfuel pressure regulatoroctane rating & knock controlPetrol engine fuel system-Fuel tank, lines, feed pump, electrical, mechanical typespecification & characteristics of fuelthrottle body injectionBattery ignitioncontact breaker point gapDetonation- Reasons, effectDistributor- construction, & workingelectron ignition systemHeater plugHot and cold plugHT leadsIgnition coilIgnition timingMagneto ignitionmaintenancepre ignitionspark advanced mechanismspark plug- function, typestransistorised ignitionAdvantagescrank case ventilationhigh oil consumptionhigh oil pressurelow oil pressureMain parts of lubricating system typesOil filter- types, full flow, bypass systemOil pressure gaugesludge formationTypes of lubricant- PurposeTypes of oil pumpViscosity

General Knowledge, Current Affairs and Renaissance in Kerala

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Important world, national and regional events related to the political and scientific fields, sports, cinema and literature etc.Demography – Economic and social development – Poverty alleviation – Economy and planning – etc.Geography of India – Physical features – Climate – Soils – Rivers – Famous sites – etc.History of India – Period from 1857 to 1947 – National movementGeographical Facts – Physical features – Climate – Soils – Rivers – Famous sites – etc.Ayya VaikundarAyyankaliBhattathirippadBlessed Kuriakose Elias ChavaraBrahmananda Swami SivayogiDr. PalpuEtc.KumaranasanMannathu PadmanabhanPandit KaruppanPoikayil Yohannan (Kumara Guru)Sree Narayana GuruThycaud AyyaVagbhatanandaVakkom MoulaviChattampi Swami

MODULE II

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advantage of multi cylinder engineAir cleaner, reasons for fitting air cleaner, types, maintenance, pre-cleanerarrangement of cylinderBDCBHPBorecam shaftClassification of EnginesClearance volumecompressioncompression ratioconnecting rodcrank shaftCyclecylinder blockcylinder headCylinder head designed with respect to valveDiesel cycleenergyexhaustFHPFiring orderfly wheelFriction lossesHistory & development of EnginesHPhydraulic valve lifterIHPintake & exhaust manifoldliner typesmain components & parts of EnginematerialsMaterialsmechanical efficiencyMEPmuffler- types, serviceOtto cyclePiston & rings – typespiston pinpowerPowerpush rodrocker armscavengingspecific fuel consumptionSpecificationsStarting methodsStrokeSuction Strokesuper chargerSwept volumetappet clearanceTechnical terms used in Enginesthermal efficiencythrowtiming chainTotal volume TDCTurbo charger, working, advantages & disadvantagesTwo stroke & Four stroke- Diesel & Petrol Engines – ComparisonTypes of Enginesvalve clearancevalve fault identificationValve operating mechanismvalvesVibrationvibration dampervolumetric efficiencywork

MODULE I

Sec 8

Air compressorAir impact wrenchesAir ratchet wrenchesCar washerCommon hand ToolsCutting toolsDrilling Machines- Types & usesFastenersFlaring ToolsGas welding equipmentgrease gunHydraulic & Pneumatic ToolsHydraulic JackHydraulic liftHydraulic presslocking devicesMarking ToolsMeasuring ToolsMechanical pressoil canPrecision Measuring InstrumentsPullers- gear & bearingsScrew JackTap & DiesTorque wrenchesWelding TransformersWrenchesAuto shop Safetyduties of first aiderElectric shockFire & classification of FireFire ExtinguishersFirst aidFirst aid contentsFuel SafetyGeneral SafetyMethod of operation of Fire ExtinguishersPersonal SafetySafety in the use of hand toolsSafety SignsType of portable Fire Extinguishers

MODULE V

Sec 9

Air bag & rubber spring, advantages & disadvantagesbacklashdifferential assemblyFront axle – functionsfunctionsmaintenancePly ratingRear axle function & typesrotation of tyresshackle- typesshock absorber- types & function, testingSprung & unsprung weightSteering geometrysteering system- main parts, working, types, steering ratio, steering windages, hydraulic assisted steering, troublesstoring of tyressuspension spring- typestube vulcanizingtype of axle drivetype of crown wheel & pinion driveTypestyre pressuretyres & rings – types, construction, tread designwheel alignment

Education

100 Marks

NON VOCATIONAL TEACHER – GENERAL FOUNDATION COURSE (JUNIOR)

Recruitment by Kerala PSC for Non-Vocational Teacher (Junior) in General Foundation Course in the Kerala Vocational Higher Secondary Education department.

90m

10s

#kerala-psc#teaching#general-foundation-course#degree-level#vhse

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Marketing Management

Sec 1

Advertisement copyfeaturesfeatures and qualities of an advertisement copyfunctions and objectives of advertisingimportancemeaningimportance and features of a good brandkinds of brandconsumer buying processfactors influencing consumer behavioursteps in buying processCorporate Social Responsibility and Ethics in MarketingComponentsprinciples and benefits of CRMimportance and factors involved in creating distribution channelsmeaning and importanceprinciples and objectives of positioningsteps in segmentation processTypes of segmentationObjectivesNature, importance, objectives and functions of marketingimportance and advantages of packagingbasic principles and importance of pricingfactors affecting pricing decisionsprice setting processpricing methodsConcept features and classification of productproduct development stagesproduct life cycleproduct mix - product mix variables - product lineforms of promotionmeaningmeaning and factors influencing promotion mixpromotion mixde-marketinge-marketingimportance of direct marketingre-marketingservice marketingsocial marketingsynchro marketingtele marketingviral marketingvirtual marketingpersonal sellingsalesmanshipmeaning and objectives of standardisationmeaning and features

Demand and Supply Analysis

Sec 2

Applications of Demand and Supply—Maximum price legislation—Price Ceiling—Minimum price legislation—Price FloorConcept of Demand—Demand function—Law of demand- Exceptions to the law of demand—Individual demand and Market demand— Changes in demand vs Shift in demandConcept of Supply— determinants— Law of supply— Changes in supply— Factors affecting price elasticity of supply—Measurement of price elasticity of supply —Elasticity of supply and its uses— Market demand and Market supply- Equilibrium priceElasticity of demand: price elasticity— Factors affecting price elasticity of demand—Income elasticity— Cross elasticity —Methods of measurement – Applications of elasticity of demand—Demand forecasting—Short term and long term demand forecasting— Methods of demand forecasting

Co-operative Management

Sec 3

Audit of societies - Audit memorandum, audit classification, audit certificate, audit fees.- Winding up and dissolution of co-operative societies.Co-operative banking structure in India. PACS-DCB-SCB -PCARDB-SCARDB objectives, functions, resources, lending operations.Concept of co-operation - essential nature and objectives of co-operation – economic, social, ethical, political.Consumer co-operative movement in India- organisational structure. Objectives, functions and operations of primary stores, wholesale stores, state federations and national co-operative consumer federation.Dairy co-operatives - types of dairy co-operatives - traditional v/s Anand pattern, features of APCOS.Regional unions and federation.Housing co-operatives-origin, aims and objectives, different types and advantages.Kerala Co-operative Societies Act 1969: Registration, amendment of byelaws, amalgamation and division.objectives and functionsstructure of co-operative marketing.Members of co-operative societies - general body, representative general body, election to the committee, supersession of committee.Multi State Co-operative Societies Act (2002) – objects, registration, rights and liabilities of members, management, audit, inquiry and winding up.Principles of co-operation - ICA principlesRole of NABARD in co-operative credit.Role of national federations-NAFSCOB, NAFCUB, NCARDBF.Role of national institutions in promotion of agri-business co-operatives - NAFED, NCDC, NDDB.Types of agri-business co-operatives - Co-operative farming societies - objectives, types and functions.

Business Organisation & Management

Sec 4

Biodiversity and its conservation- Threats to biodiversity -Conservation of biodiversity: In-situ and Ex-situ conservation of biodiversity.internal and externalPrinciples, format, procedure.process – different types of control.meaning and nature, process of decision makingConcept of an ecosystem, Structure and function of an ecosystem.Entrepreneurs- characteristics (traits), competencies, entrepreneurial motivation, Business opportunity identification, market assessment -marketing programme, market plan preparation.meaning and importance, factors affecting entrepreneurship.Environmental Pollution- Cause, effects and control measures Solid waste Management: Causes, effects and control measures of urban and Industrial wastes.definition, group behaviour, group processes and functions.Industry & environment: Natural resources and associated problems. Forest resources, Water resources, Mineral resources, Food resources, Energy resources, Land resources.meaning and nature of leadership,– theories of leadership.meaning, nature and definitionmeaning, theories of motivation.Nature of business- divisions of business- - forms of business organisationsmeaning and objectives, communication process, directions of communication – downward, upward, horizontal and diagonal, formal vs. informal channels of communication – grapevine communication, principles of effective communication,concept, delegation of authority, , line and staff authority.nature, steps in the process of planning, types of planning.Social Issues and the Environment- from Unsustainable to Sustainable developconcept

Human resource Management

Sec 5

objectives and process of Career PlanningDifferences between HRM and HRDconcept, importance, objectives, methods and techniques of Trainingneed, importance and scopeimportance and objectivesimportance and typesImportance of Human Resource DevelopmentImportance, objectives, scope and functions of Human Resource Managementobjectives, process and techniques of Job AnalysisJob DescriptionJob Specification - methods of Job Design, recent Trends in Job Designimportance, objectives and techniques of Performance Appraisalcontents of Induction programmeProcess, sources and techniques of RecruitmentRecruitment Practices in Indiasteps in selection processmethod of wage payment - Time wage system and peace wage systemobjectives, principles and factors influencing wage and salary administration

Project Management

Sec 6

Consideration for the choice of technologyCorporate appraisalcost of production and its componentscost of projectIncentives and facilities to exportersInstitutional Financing to entrepreneurs - IDBI, IFC, ICICI, IRBI, LIC, UTI, GIC, SFC, EXIM Bank, NABARD, SIDBIInvestment Criteria – NPV, B/C ratio, IRR, Payback Period, ARR.means of finance - share capital, term loans, debenture capital, deferred credit, incentive source, unsecured loans, public deposits, leasing, hire purchaseProjected Balance Sheetprojected cash flow statementWorking Capital - concept and importanceworking capital requirements and its financingGeneration and Screening of Project Ideasmarket survey - steps in market surveysources of secondary informationsteps in marketing analysisMeaning and characteristics of a project, project classification, stages of project lifecycle - Identification, formulation, implementation and evaluationMonitoring the environmentPreliminary screeningProject rating indexSWOT analysisTurnkey Projectsenvironmental aspectslocation and sitemachineries and equipmentsmaterial and utilitiesplant capacityproduct mixproject charts and layoutsproject implementation schedule.

Service Sector and Economic development

Sec 7

Contribution of service sector to GDP growth in IndiaGrowing Importance of the Service Sector in IndiaNew Economic Policy and its Impact on Service SectorEnergyHealth and EducationICTinsurancelogistics and financial service.Research and DevelopmentTechnologytourismTransportTheories of structural transformation

Advanced Methodology of Teaching

Sec 8

Contributions of Bloom, Krathwohl and DaveCurriculum and syllabusPersonal qualities and professional competencies of a teacherProgrammes for professional development: seminars, symposia, workshops, paper presentation, publishing papers, in-service training, refresher courses and conducting researchModern concept of evaluationObjective based instructionPrinciples of curriculum constructionTaxonomies of educational objectivescontinuous and comprehensiveformative and summativeinternal and externalaudio—visual aidsdisplay boardsGraphic aidsICT and projected aidsthree dimensional aids

Indian Economy

Sec 9

Economic Policies Since independence—Industrial Policy-Industrial policy resolutions—New Industrial Policy (NIP) of 1991—Industrial Licensing Policy, 1991—MRTP Act1969—Amendment in the MRTP Act in 1991—Competition Act, 2002Economic Reforms Since 1991—Structural Adjustment Reforms—Liberalisation-Privatization-Globalisation-Growth and Performance of Indian Economy before and after Liberalization—External Sector Reforms since 1991—Trade policy Reforms—Liberalisation of imports and exports—Global Crisis of 2008—India’s Balance of Payments-composition of Balance of Payments-Current Account-Capital Account—Trend’s in India’s Balance of Payments.India as a developing economy—Features of underdevelopment and nature of Indian Economy— Demographic features of Indian economy—Changes and trends—Special features of 2011 census.Objectives and strategies of planning in India—Development strategy of planning—Review of planning experiences in India— Strategies of 12th Plan—Dismantling planning Commission in India—NITI Aayog as an alternative to Planning commission—Problem of Poverty—Concept of Poverty Line—Trends and Pattern of Urban and Rural Poverty –Poverty alleviation ProgrammesProblem of Unemployment—Trend and Pattern of Unemployment—Measures to solve unemploymentRural development—Rural development Programmes in India—IRDP—NREP—RLEGP—MGNREGA.

General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Renaissance in Kerala

Sec 10

General Knowledge and Current AffairsNovel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcSNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc.Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyankoyi Thampuran, Kandathil Varghese Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories.printing press etc.Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and othersAmendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.Salient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc.Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.

Technical

100 Marks

Tailoring Instructor

Recruitment by Kerala PSC for Tailoring Instructor posts, often under the Technical Education Department.

90m

13s

#kerala-psc#tailoring#garment-making#technical-education#vocational

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KNITTING AND CROCHET

Sec 1

Basic knitting such as Casting on, Casting off, knit, Pearl, Decreasing and increasing, knitted patternsBasic stitches for Crochet work: Chain, Single, Double, Trible.

MATERIALS

Sec 2

Clothes and their characteristics, nature and uses - Such as: Cotton, Linen, Rayon, Synthetic, Silk, Woollen for various materials.

Current Affairs

Sec 3

Important world, national and regional events related to the political and scientific fields, sports, cinema and literature etc.

PREPARING AND FINISHING

Sec 4

Different kinds of transferring methods in fabrics (Carbon method, Pouncing method and Direct method). Washing and Ironing of embroidery articles

OPENING AND FASTENINGS

Sec 5

Different types of opening and fastenings such as:- Facing, Binding, Hooks and eyes. Buttons and Buttonhole, Press button and Edge finishes.

KNOWLEDGE OF TAILORING AND EMBROIDERY TOOLS

Sec 6

Equipments and accessories used for tailoring and embroidery - Such as: Measuring tape, cutting scissors. Tailors square, Needles tracing wheel, Thimble and embroidery frames.

SEWING MACHINE FUNDAMENTALS

Sec 7

Faulty working and remedies.History and generation of Sewing Machineimportant parts of sewing machine and their functionsvarious types and sizes of sewing machine

General Knowledge

Sec 8

MEASUREMENTS

Sec 9

Process of taking measurements for all kinds of garments and their method of application – Average measurements for different ages – Theory of Eight Heads.

Renaissance in Kerala

Sec 10

Brahmananda Swami Sivayogi, Chattampi Swami, Sree Narayana Guru, Vagbhatananda, Thycaud Ayya, Ayya Vaikundar, Poikayil Yohannan (Kumara Guru), Ayyankali, Pandit Karuppan, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V. T. Bhattathirippad, Dr. Palpu, Kumaranasan, Vakkom Moulavi, Blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara, Etc.

TECHNICAL TERMS

Sec 11

Technical terms used in Tailoring: - Inlay Turning, Lapels, Bridle, Fly, Flycatch, Fork, Jetting, Mercerised, Sizing, Selvedge, Dungree, Alterations. Depth of Seye, Lace, Truebias, Plaid, Crown and Locking

PLEATS AND GATHERINGS

Sec 12

Types of pleats and gatherings such as: - knife pleat. Inverted pleat, Box pleat & Decorative gatherings (Honey combing and smoking)

HAND STITCHES USED FOR TAILORING AND EMBROIDERY

Sec 13

Various kinds of hand stitches such as: Tacking, Running, Hemming, Back stitch. Buttonhole. Stem stitch, Herringbone stitch, Laizy daisy, Shadow stitch. Chain stitch, Long and Short stitch and Satin stitch.

Technical

100 Marks

VOCATIONAL TEACHER – MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS OF DOMESTIC APPLIANCES

The Vocational Teacher – Maintenance and Repairs of Domestic Appliances position in Kerala's Vocational Higher Secondary Education (VHSE) involves providing specialized instruction and practical skills in the trade. This recruitment is conducted by the Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC).

120m

#kerala-psc#vocational-teacher#domestic-appliances#electrical-engineering#electronics

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ANALOG and DIGITAL ELECTRONICS

Sec 1

8 bit and 16 bit microprocessor basics, architecture, programming and interfacing.BJT amplifiers - biasing circuits, types of amplifiers,. Oscillators and feedback amplifiers, operational amplifier circuits and applications - simple active filters.Commercially available logic gates in 7400/5400 and 4000 series of IC's.Counters - ripple counter. synchronous counter, modulo N counter - ring counter - Johnson counter, up-down counter- 555 Timer.Flip flops - SR, clocked SR, D, JK, master slave and T flip flops.Realization of logic functions using multiplexers and decoders.Review of basic gates.Schmitt trigger, multivibrators, sample and hold circuits, A to D and D to A converters.Thyristors, triacs, GTO's MOSFETS & IGBTS- principles of operation, triggering circuits, phase control rectifiers, bridge converters - fully controlled and half controlled, Inverters and choppers.Universality of NAND and NOR gates.Voltage regulators using linear IC's, combinational and sequential logic circuits - flip flops, counters, shift registers, TTL & CMOS logic families, memories - ROM, PROM,EPROM & RAM.

Power System

Sec 2

Basic Concepts in Power Systems- Power in single phase AC circuits -Complex Power Powertriangle Power in balanced 3 phase ac circuits.Conventional and non-conventional systems of power generation, power plant economics, load factor, demand factor, diversity factor, Economic aspects - Cost of generation - significance of diversity factor, load factor - plant factor.Power factor considerations - Methods of power factor improvement.Tariffs - different types of LT and HT consumers - tariff schemes - uniform tariff and differential tariff.

ELECTRICAL MACHINES

Sec 3

Basic concepts of ac and dc drives.DC generator- Emf equation, armature reaction & commutation, characteristics, voltage build up, applications.DC machines-Types of excitation, constructional features.DC motor - Torque equation, characteristics of shunt, series & compound motors, necessity & types of starters, speed control, applications, Swinburne's test, Hopkinson's test.Single phase induction motor - double field revolving theory, starting methods.Single phase Transformer - leakage reactance, equivalent circuit, losses and efficiency, voltage regulation, OC, SC and Sumpner's tests, Distribution transformer, all day efficiency, autotransformer - saving of copper.Synchronous machines: - constructional features, winding factor,Synchronizing.Three phase induction motor - constructional features, types, slip rotor frequency, power flow, Torque - slip curve, effect of rotor resistance, starting methods, speed control.Three phase transformer -connections, vector groupings, parallel operation.

ELECRTICAL SYSTEM DESIGN

Sec 4

Classification of voltages, standards and specifications.Design of distribution systems with light power and motor loads.Design of earthing system - Pipe, plate and mat earthing.Design of illumination systems - Yard lighting, street lighting and flood lighting.Different methods of wiring for LT installations.Earthing of installations - necessity of earthing - plate and pipe earthing.General aspects of the design of electrical installations for domestic dwellings.National Electric Code (NEC)- scope and safety aspects applicable to low and medium (domestic) voltage installations, Electric services in buildings.Protective fuses, MCBs, ELCBs and switches.Schematic layout of LT switchboards.Working of incandescent lamps, -fluorescent lamps, energy efficient lamps.

CONTROL SYSTEM

Sec 5

Control system components: DC and AC servo motor.Open loop-and closed loop control systems: Transfer function -Transfer function of simple, Mechanical and Electromechanical systems - Force voltage and force current analogy - block diagram representation - block diagram reduction - signal flow graph - Mason's gain formula - characteristics equation.

ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTATION

Sec 6

Digital measurement of frequency, phase angle, time interval-electronic energy meter.Digital multimeters - resolution in digital meters.Principle of digital storage oscilloscope - block schematic, sampling and storage.Review of operational Amplifier circuits - precision rectifier, ZCD, current to voltage converter, phaseshifter, Instrumentation amplifier using three Op-Amps, isolation amplifier using opto-coupler.

INSTRUMENTATION

Sec 7

Electronic energy meter, high voltage measurements, oscilloscopes, Data acquisition systems, Transducers for temperature, flow and pressure.Induction type watt-hour meter, DC bridges and AC bridges, magnetic measurements, Instrument transformers, digital voltmeters and multimeters, digital measurements of frequency, phase angle, time interval.Measurement of earth resistance using earth megger, determination of resistivity of earth.Measurement of insulation resistance - loss of charge method, insulation megger.Principles of PMMC, moving iron, and electrodynamometer type instruments, error analysis, measurement of voltage, current, power, energy and power factor.

General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Renaissance in Kerala

Sec 8

General Knowledge and Current AffairsNovel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcSNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc.Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyakoyi Thampuran, Kandathil Varghese Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI- Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories.printing press etc.Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and othersAmendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.Salient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.

BASIC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Sec 9

Generation of 3 phase ac voltage, star and delta connections, voltage & current relationships in star and delta (balanced system only).Ohm's law, Kirchoff's laws- solution of series and parallel circuits with .Magnetic circuits: MMF, field strength, flux density, reluctance, electromagnetic induction, Faraday's laws, Lenz's law, statically and dynamically induced emfs, self and mutual induction, co-efficient of coupling.Principle of generation of alternating current -waveforms -frequency, period, average and rms values, form factor.

Technical

100 Marks

Chemist Grade II

The Chemist Grade II position is a recruitment by the Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) for the Health Services department.

75m

#kerala-psc#chemistry#health-services#degree-level#general-knowledge

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Analytical chemistry

Sec 1

Acids and bases, buffers, water analysis, qualitative analysis of anions and systematic analysis of cations.Principle of titrations- acidimetry, redox, Complexometry, precipitation titrations.Principle of UV-Visible spectroscopy, IR spectroscopy, NMR, mass spectrometry.

Natural products

Sec 2

Biological source, constituents, identification tests and pharmacological uses of Cinchona, cinnamon, castor oil, cardamom, ginger, opium, clove, peppermint oil, honey, fennel and nutmeg .Definition, classification and brief chemistry of alkaloids, glycosides, terpenoids, volatile oils, tannins, resins etc.

Biomolecules

Sec 3

Brief chemistry and role of vitamins and coenzymes.Classification of amino acids.Deficiency diseases and diseases related to their metabolismDefinition, classification, brief chemistry, qualitative tests and metabolism of carbohydrate, protein and lipids.Enzymes, Minerals, Hormones, DNA, RNA.

Chemistry in Everyday life

Sec 4

Definition, classification, brief chemistry, mechanism of action and therapeutic uses of analgesics, antipyretics, anti-inflammatory agents, hypnotics and sedatives, narcotics and psychotropic drugs, anaesthetics, antiseptics and disinfectants, antihistamines, antihypertensive drugs, anti-diabetic drugs, cosmetics.Dyes-different types and examples.

Environmental Chemistry

Sec 5

Greenhouse effect, acid rain, ozone depletion, industrial and nuclear waste, Polymers- different types, examples and effect on environment.Pollution- soil, water, air pollutants.Soaps and detergents, Water treatment, Green chemistry

Organic chemistry

Sec 6

Hydrocarbons, cycloalkanes, physical properties, functional groups, IUPAC nomenclature, concept of aromaticity, Stereochemistry of organic compounds.

General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Renaissance in Kerala

Sec 7

Novel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etcSNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement etc.Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc.Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and othersKodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyakoil Thampuran, Kandathil Varghese Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and othersMalayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etcIntroduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories.printing press etc.Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and othersAmendment Provisions of the Constitution.Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.Emergency Provisions.Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional Authorities.Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.Salient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the interpretation of the Constitution.Services under the Union and the States.Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.

Quality control of Pharmaceuticals

Sec 8

Sources of impurities in Pharmaceuticals, Purification methods of Pharmaceuticals, test for purity, limit tests for arsenic, lead, sulphate, chloride, iron and heavy metals.

General Chemistry

Sec 9

Stoichiometry, Chemical bonding, Periodic properties, States of matter, Solutions, chemical kinetics, Thermodynamics, Electro chemistry.

Education

100 Marks

Lecturer in Commerce

The Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) recruits candidates for the post of Lecturer in Commerce. The exam consists of two phases, prelims and mains.

120m

18s

#kerala-psc#lecturer#commerce#polytechnic-colleges#degree-level

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FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

Sec 1

Accounting Principles and Accounting StandardsAmalgamation AbsorptionAnalysis and Interpretation of Financial StatementsCash Flow AnalysisCompany AccountsDouble Account SystemFund flow AnalysisHolding Company AccountsInflation AccountingInsolvency AccountsInsurance ClaimsLiquidationRatio AnalysisReconstructionValuation of Shares and GoodwillWorking Capital Management

Salient Features of Indian Constitution

Sec 2

TAXATION LAWS- DIRECT AND INDIRECT

Sec 3

Assessment of IndividualAssessment ProcedureBasic ConceptsCapital and RevenueCentral Excise and CustomsClubbing of IncomeDefinitionsDetermination of Residential Status and Incidence of TaxHeads of Income and its ComputationIncome Except from TaxIncome Tax AuthoritiesIndirect TaxSet Off and Carry ForwardTax Deducted at SourceTax Planning for Managerial DecisionsWealth Tax

ADVANCED COST ACCOUNTING

Sec 4

Budgeting and Budgetary ControlCapital BudgetingContract CostingCost Control and Cost ReductionCost of CapitalIntegral CostingLabourMarginal Costing and Breakeven AnalysisMaterialOverheadsProcess CostingReconciliation of Cost and Financial AccountsStandard Costing

MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES

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ConflictControllingDecision MakingDevelopmentDirectingGroup Dynamics and Team DevelopmentHuman Resources ManagementManagement FunctionsMotivationOrganisational Development and BehaviourOrganisingPerformance AppraisalPlanningReporting and BudgetingReward and CompensationSchools of Management ThoughtSelectionStaffingTotal Quality ManagementTraining

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND CURRENT AFFAIRS

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General Knowledge and Current Affairs

RENAISSANCE IN KERALA > Towards A New Society

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Introduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories.printing press etc.

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM, SECURITY ANALYSIS AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

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Introduction to Management Information System - Meaning - Need - System Concept -Features of System - Types of Systems - MIS and Various Levels of Management - MIS and Various Functions of Management-MIS and Computer Application - Data Processing Concept - Data Hierarchy - Data Base Management System - Networking - Basic Concepts - Internet and E- CommerceSecurity Analysis and Portfolio Management - Indian Financial System-Financial Markets - Financial Instruments - Financial Intermediaries - Financial Services

RENAISSANCE IN KERALA > Literary Figures

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Kodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyathampuran, Kandathil Varghese Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and others

RENAISSANCE IN KERALA > Efforts To Reform The Society > (B) Struggles and Social Revolts

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RENAISSANCE IN KERALA > Role Of Press In Renaissance

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Malayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etc

RENAISSANCE IN KERALA > Awakening Through Literature

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Novel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etc

RENAISSANCE IN KERALA > Women And Social Change

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Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and others

Recent trends in commerce

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Recent trends in commerce

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND QUANTITATIVE TECHNIQUES

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Research - Meaning - Definition - Features - Research Design - Formulation of Hypothesis - Data Source and Sampling - Applications of Statistical Tools and Techniques in Social Research - Selection of Statistical Tools for Analysis and Testing of Significance - t-Test - Chi Square Test - ANOVA- F Test - Correlation - Regression -Probability - Presentation of Findings - Network Analysis - PERT/CPM - Operation Research - Linear Programming

RENAISSANCE IN KERALA > Efforts To Reform The Society > (A) Socio-Religious reform Movements

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Social Welfare Legislations and Programmes

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RENAISSANCE IN KERALA > Leaders Of Renaissance

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