Call for Papers: Two-Day National Conference on "Languages in Building Viksit Bharat@2047"

As India charts its developmental roadmap toward Viksit Bharat@2047, language stands at the intersection of civilisational continuity and modern digital transformation. From preserving indigenous knowledge systems to training generative AI models in regional scripts, linguistic ecosystems are central to inclusive progress.

The Department of English & Second Languages at St. Pious X Degree & PG College for Women (Autonomous), Hyderabad, in collaboration with the Research Culture Society (RCS), is hosting a Two-Day National Conference (Hybrid Mode) titled:

"From Tradition to Transformation: Languages in Building Viksit Bharat@2047"

Dates: 29–30 September 2026

Mode: Hybrid (Day 1: Offline/Online; Day 2: Online)

Venue: St. Pious X Degree & PG College for Women, Nacharam, Hyderabad, Telangana

Key Conference Themes

The conference invites interdisciplinary contributions connecting language, technology, policy, and society:

• Linguistic Heritage & Traditions: Preserving cultural continuity and indigenous knowledge systems.

• AI & Emerging Technologies: The interface of regional languages with NLP, Machine Translation, and digital interfaces.

• Multilingual Education & NEP 2020: Higher education reforms, vernacular pedagogy, and curriculum design.

• Endangered & Tribal Languages: Documentation, digital archiving, and revitalisation frameworks.

• Language Policy & Socio-Economic Impact: Media, creative industries, governance, and national integration.

Submission & Formatting Guidelines

Selected original, peer-reviewed papers will be considered for publication in the International Journal of Research Culture Society (IJRCS).

Parameter	Guideline
Length	Maximum 5,000 words (up to 10 pages)
Abstract	250–300 words with 4–6 keywords
Page & Margins	A4 size, 1-inch margins on all sides, 1.5 line spacing, justified
Fonts	English: Times New Roman (12 pt); Sanskrit & Hindi: Mangal (12 pt); Telugu: Vani (12 pt)
Citation Style	MLA 9th Edition (Languages & Literature); APA 7th Edition (Other disciplines)

Critical Deadlines

• Abstract Submission Deadline: 10 September 2026

• Acceptance Notification: 15 September 2026

• Full Paper Submission & Registration: 25 September 2026

• Conference Dates: 29–30 September 2026

Registration & Publication Fees

Registration Fee

• Students / Research Scholars: Participation: ₹200 | Presentation: ₹300

• Faculty / Academicians: Participation: ₹300 | Presentation: ₹500

Publication Charges (IJRCS)

• Single Author: ₹750 per paper (up to 5,000 words / 10 pages)

• Additional Author: ₹250 per author

Essential Gear & Style Manuals for Presenters

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1. Mandatory Style Guides for Manuscript Prep

• MLA Handbook (9th Edition) — Paperback: Standard reference for submissions in English, Hindi, Sanskrit, and regional literary criticism.

• Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA 7th Edition): Required format for multidisciplinary, educational, and social science submissions.

2. Hybrid Presentation Tech Essentials

• Logitech R400 Wireless Presentation Remote / Clicker: Ideal for keeping presentations smooth during offline sessions on Day 1.

• Anker PowerConf C200 2K Webcam: Crisp video and dual stereo mics for seamless online presentations on Day 2.

• JBL Quantum 100 Wired Over-Ear Headset with Mic: Clear vocal isolation for Q&A interactions during hybrid panels.

How to Register & Pay

1. Online Payment Details:

   • Account Name: M/s. ST. PIOUS X PG MBA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN

   • Bank: South Indian Bank, Habsiguda Branch

   • Account No: 0549053000007065

   • IFSC Code: SIBL0000549

2. Registration Form: Complete the Google Form with transaction details at Registration Link.

3. Conference Secretariat: For inquiries, contact stpiouslanguageconference@gmail.com or Dr. V. Meenakshy Poornima (+91-8688464955) / Dr. P. Swapna Priya (+91-7801088096).

Prepositions and Conjunctions Quiz

 

Prepositions and Conjunctions

Part 1: High-Yield Preposition Concepts

Competitive exams frequently test prepositions through error spotting and sentence completion, focusing heavily on fixed prepositions and transitive verbs.

1. The Omission of Prepositions (Transitive Verbs)

A frequent trap in exams is placing a preposition after a transitive verb in the active voice. Graduates often make this error due to direct translation from their first language.

Verb	Incorrect Usage (Exam Trap)	Correct Usage
Discuss	Discuss about the matter	Discuss the matter
Describe	Describe about the scenery	Describe the scenery
Comprise	Comprise of three parts	Comprise three parts
Investigate	Investigate into the case	Investigate the case
Emphasize	Emphasize on the rules	Emphasize the rules
Order	Order for a cup of coffee	Order a cup of coffee

(Note: "Comprised of" is acceptable only in the passive voice: "The book is comprised of three parts.")

2. Frequently Tested Fixed Prepositions

Certain verbs and adjectives always take specific prepositions. Memorizing these is crucial for the cloze test and fill-in-the-blanks sections.

• Acquainted with (Not to)

• Addicted to + [Gerund/Noun] (e.g., addicted to smoking, not smoke)

• Deprived of (Not from)

• Averse to + [Gerund] (e.g., averse to working late)

• Die of a disease (e.g., died of cancer) vs. Die from a cause (e.g., died from overwork)

• Prefer X to Y (Not prefer over)

Part 2: High-Yield Conjunction Concepts

For conjunctions, competitive exams focus strictly on paired consistency (correlatives), structural parallelism, and inversion rules.

1. Correlative Conjunctions and Parallelism

Conjunctions that come in pairs must connect elements of the exact same grammatical structure (noun to noun, verb to verb, prepositional phrase to prepositional phrase).

• Not only ... but also:

  • Error: He not only speaks English but also Spanish. (Connects verb to noun)

  • Correct: He speaks not only English but also Spanish. (Connects noun to noun)

• Neither ... nor / Either ... or: The verb agrees with the subject closest to it (Rule of Proximity).

  • Correct: Neither the manager nor the employees are attending.

2. Inversion Rules with Conjunctions

When a sentence begins with a negative or restrictive conjunction, the subject and the auxiliary verb must invert (Auxiliary + Subject + Main Verb).

Conjunction Pair	Inversion Structure	Example
Hardly / Scarcely ... when	Hardly + had + Subject + V3	Hardly had I reached the station when the train left.
No sooner ... than	No sooner + did + Subject + V1	No sooner did he arrive than the meeting began.

(Exam Trap: Examiners often swap "when" and "than", using "Hardly... than" or "No sooner... when". Watch out for this.)

3. Redundancy and Contextual Traps

• Unless vs. Until: Unless denotes a condition; until denotes time. Both are inherently negative. Rule: Never use "not" in the exact same clause as unless/until.

• Lest ... should: "Lest" means "for fear that" and is always followed by the modal "should". It is also negative, so it never takes a "not".

  • Correct: Walk carefully lest you should fall.

• Because / Since / As: Never pair these with "therefore" or "so" in the same sentence.

• Error: Because he was late, therefore he missed the train.

50 MCQs on Prepositions and Conjunctions 

Let's practice some more questions to check your comprehension level