What is the UK short for?
The UK is short for The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland… quite a mouthful! It is a sovereign state (in the same way as France or the USA) but is made up of four countries; England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
What is the UK famous for?
ENGLAND is famous for many things – David Beckham, Fish and Chips, Big Ben, Red Buses, black cabs, Oasis, Blur, the Beatles, London and tea. England is famous for its long history. England is famous for its Royal Family. Windsor Castle is the oldest royal residence still in use.
What makes the UK unique?
One of the features that makes the UK unique, for better or worse, is the NHS, or the National Healthcare System, which first opened its doors in the 5th of July, 1948. The organisation provides free healthcare to all, regardless of status or wealth, and it currently employees around 1.7 million people.
Why is UK called so?
The name refers to the union of what were once four separate nations: England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland (though most of Ireland is now independent. Only Northern Ireland is part of the UK now). The United Kingdom is made up of: England – The capital is London.
Is Britain and England same?
England is a country. Britain is an area that consists of England and the country of Wales. Great Britain is the name of the island that is home to the countries of England, Wales, and Scotland.
Who are members of the UK?
The United Kingdom consists of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Who can be an MP?
A candidate to become an MP must be a British or Irish or Commonwealth citizen, be at least 18 years of age (reduced from 21 in 2006), and not be a public official or officeholder, as set out in the schedule to the Electoral Administration Act 2006.
What is the salary of a member of Parliament?
Member of parliament, Lok Sabha
| Member of Parliament | |
|---|---|
| Constituting instrument | Article 81 of Constitution of India |
| Formation | 26 January 1950 |
| First holder | 17 April 1952 |
| Salary | ₹200,833 (US$2,800) (incl. allowances) |
What is the salary of Prime Minister of India?
Salary of the government officials in India
| Position in the Indian order of precedence | Post | Salary per month (Basic Pay) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | President | ₹500,000 (US$7,000) |
| 2 | Vice President | ₹400,000 (US$5,600) |
| 3 | Prime Minister | ₹380,000 (US$5,300)(salary received as a Member of Parliament in Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha) |
| 4 | Governors | ₹350,000 (US$4,900) |
What is the minimum percentage required for IAS?
33 %
Can 12th pass apply for UPSC?
In order to become an IAS Officer, you must apply for CSE exam conducted by the UPSC. You must also crack the exam (preliminary, mains and interview) in order to get selected for the training. So technically, 12th passed students can’t appear for this exam right after 12th.