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About AMU M.Lib Entrance Exam The AMU M.Lib.I.Sc Entrance Test is conducted by Aligarh Muslim University. In this post, we have provided the AMU M.Lib.I.Sc Admission Test 2020–21 question paper . The examination carries 100 marks with a duration of 2 hours . The paper includes 50 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), 6 Short Answer questions, and 2 Essay-type questions . The exam also follows negative marking , where 25% of the marks are deducted for each incorrect answer . Practicing previous year question papers helps candidates understand the exam pattern, important topics, and difficulty level of the test. Prepared by Study Indepth 1. Who among the following was the librarian of Congress from 1899 to 1939? (a) George Washington (b) Thomas Jefferson (c) Herbert Putnam (d) Ainsworth Raud Spofford 2. Alexandria Library was founded during the reign of: (a) Alexander the Great (b) Aristotle (c) Ptolemy I Soter (d) Pluto 3. An Author level metric that meas...

The AMU M.Lib.I.Sc Entrance Test is conducted by Aligarh Muslim University. In this post, we have provided the AMU M.Lib.I.Sc Admission Test 2021–22 question paper . The examination carries 100 marks with a duration of 2 hours . The paper includes 50 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), 6 Short Answer questions, and 2 Essay-type questions . The exam also follows negative marking , where 25% of the marks are deducted for each incorrect answer . Practice these questions to evaluate your preparation and improve your performance for the entrance exam. Prepared by Study Indepth | Library Science Exam Preparation 1. If body organs are arranged top downwards in order and parts of a building are arranged bottom upwards, which principle for arranging these entities is used? (a) Principle of Increasing Complexity (b) Principle of Spatial Contiguity (c) Principle of Canonical Sequence (d) Principle of Literary Warrant 2. Which of the following is not a basic component involv...

The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu , inaugurated the National Arogya Fair 2026 at Shegaon in Buldhana district of Maharashtra on 25 February 2026 . The four-day national event is organised by the Ministry of Ayush in collaboration with the All India Ayurvedic Congress . The Fair aims to promote India’s traditional systems of medicine and holistic healthcare by bringing together policymakers, researchers, practitioners, farmers, industry representatives and citizens on a common platform. Disclaimer: This thumbnail image is AI-generated Key Facts for UPSC & State PCS (Prelims) Event: National Arogya Fair 2026 Location: Shegaon, Buldhana, Maharashtra Organised by: Ministry of Ayush & All India Ayurvedic Congress Duration: Four days Source: PIB Delhi (25 February 2026) President of India’s Key Observations The President stated that in Indian tradition, it is said “Aarogyam Paramam Sukham” , meaning good health is the greates...

India’s river systems are not just water channels but lifelines of biodiversity and livelihoods. Among them, the River Ganga has historically supported one of the richest inland fisheries in the world. However, decades of pollution, habitat degradation, altered river flows, and overfishing have severely depleted its native fish populations. AI-generated illustrative thumbnail Under the Namami Gange Programme , the ICAR–Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CIFRI) has implemented scientific river ranching to restore indigenous fish stocks while maintaining ecological balance and genetic integrity. What is Scientific River Ranching? Scientific river ranching refers to the planned release of native fish seeds into natural river systems based on ecological assessment, genetic safeguards, and long-term monitoring. Unlike conventional stocking, it focuses on ecosystem restoration rather than short-term production gains. Scale of Intervention (2017–2025) 169 r...

The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, organised the 5th meeting of the National MSME Council on 24 February 2026 at the NASC Complex, PUSA Road, New Delhi. The high-level meeting critically reviewed the progress of the World Bank–supported RAMP Programme (Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance), a crucial initiative for India's economic backbone. The Context: Why the RAMP Programme Matters Introduced to help MSMEs recover and thrive post-pandemic, the RAMP programme is backed by significant World Bank funding. Previous MSME Council meetings laid the groundwork for state-level collaborations, but the 5th meeting marked a shift from planning to aggressive digital execution and technological integration. What is the National MSME Council? The National MSME Council functions as the primary administrative and coordinating body overseeing the implementation of the RAMP Programme. Its core responsibilities include: Ensuring...

The Constitution of India provides emergency provisions in Part XVIII. These provisions are meant to deal with abnormal situations. Under Articles 352, 356 and 360, the President can declare National Emergency, President’s Rule and Financial Emergency when the security, governance or financial stability of the country is threatened. Emergency Powers Three Types of Emergency Powers Article 352 National Emergency Article 356 President's Rule Article 360 Financial Emergency National Emergency (Article 352) If the President is satisfied that there is external aggression and armed rebellion, then he may declare a national emergency on the recommendation of the Cabinet. So far, three times national emergency has been declared:- 1962-1965 → On the ground of India-China & Indo-Pak war, proclaimed by Dr. S. Radhakrishnan 1971 → On the ground of Indo-Pak war, proclaimed by V.V. Giri 1975 → On the ground of internal disturbance, proclaimed by P...