DMPQ: Why twin deficit is a concern for any economy? Outline the methods adopted by Government of India to deal with twin deficit.

The fiscal deficit is the difference between the government’s total expenditure and its total receipts excluding borrowing. Current account deficit is when country’s export of goods, services and transfers are lesser than its imports of goods, services and transfers.   Impacts of Fiscal deficit: If unchecked it will lead to crowding out effect, manipulation of … Read more DMPQ: Why twin deficit is a concern for any economy? Outline the methods adopted by Government of India to deal with twin deficit.

DMPQ: Although India is one of the fastest growing economy the global environment is not conducive enough. Explain the interdependence of global economy with Indian economy.

Due to globalization, the economies of world are more inter-connected than ever. With increased growth of economic activities around the world, it has impacted India’s GDP in several ways.   How global economic environment affects GDP of India: Global crisis will severely affect certain sector, which will then have spill over effects there by affecting … Read more DMPQ: Although India is one of the fastest growing economy the global environment is not conducive enough. Explain the interdependence of global economy with Indian economy.

DMPQ: In India governor’s role is not beyond criticism. There is an allegation of Governors post being politicised and not more than decorated post. What changes you can suggest to change this perception?

Article 153 of Indian constitution establishes the office of governor in every state of Indian union. All executive decisions of the state are under the name of governor (Article 154). Governor will hold the office till he/she enjoys the pleasure of president (Article 156). Governor’s office is of vital importance having multifaceted role. But frequent … Read more DMPQ: In India governor’s role is not beyond criticism. There is an allegation of Governors post being politicised and not more than decorated post. What changes you can suggest to change this perception?

DMPQ: Although both Non cooperation and Civil disobedience were launched under the leadership of Gandhi but there were some differences in both the movements. Discuss the difference?

The Non-Cooperation movement was launched by Gandhi on 1st August 1920 while the Civil Disobedience movement was launched by Gandhi on 6th April 1930 at Dandi in Gujarat. Thus there was a gap of 10 years between the two movements. The Civil Disobedience movement was centred around the defiance of salt laws throughout the country … Read more DMPQ: Although both Non cooperation and Civil disobedience were launched under the leadership of Gandhi but there were some differences in both the movements. Discuss the difference?

DMPQ: What is Soil? Given an account on the types of soil in India?

Soil is defined as upper layer of the earth composed of loose surface material. It is a mixture of many substances including endless variety of minerals, remnants of plants and animals, water and air. It is the end product of continuing interaction between the parent material, local climate, plant and animal organisms and elevation of … Read more DMPQ: What is Soil? Given an account on the types of soil in India?

DMPQ: Explain: Prahaar,  Sagarika, Shaurya

Prahaar –            The Prahaar is India’s latest surface-to-surface missile with a range of 150 kms. The primary objective of the conventionally armed Prahaar missile is to bridge the gap between the unguided Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher (ranging 45 kms) and the guided Prithvi missile variants. Stated to be a unique missile, the Prahaar boasts of … Read more DMPQ: Explain: Prahaar,  Sagarika, Shaurya

DMPQ: what are the benefits attached in adopting electric vehicles in India?

An electric car is an automobile that uses an electric motor as it’s primary source of propulsion. Electric vehicles (EVs) use electrical energy which is stored in rechargeable batteries. One of the primary benefits of an EV is the lack of tailpipe emissions. The term electric vehicle (EV) is commonly used to refer to three main types of automotive drivetrains. These are Battery … Read more DMPQ: what are the benefits attached in adopting electric vehicles in India?

DMPQ Archieve Day 1 to 33

Day 1 DPMQ Click Here for JPSC Mains Answer Writting- 29/08/2018 Q1.   Analyse the importance of Birsa Munda Movement for tribal rights in British India. (Jharkhand History) Q2.   Describe the socio-economic condition of Harappan civilisation (History) Q3.   Tabulate the difference between western ghats and eastern ghats? (Geography) Q4.   Highlight the Characteristics of Indian economy. … Read more DMPQ Archieve Day 1 to 33

DMPQ: Explain the following terms green mobility Eutrophication Biochemical oxygen demand

1)     Green mobility refers to all those mobility options that emit lower emissions – in terms of CO2 gm/ Km than pure Internal combustion engine- through the use of alternate fuels, driven -train technologies or other measures. Eg. Bio fuel and methanol based mobility, CNG based mobility, Electric and Hybrid Mobility, hydrogen energy and fuel … Read more DMPQ: Explain the following terms green mobility Eutrophication Biochemical oxygen demand

DMPQ: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) is the institution through which the accountability of the government to Parliament and through Parliament to the people is ensured. Discuss. ( Polity)

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is an authority, established by the Constitution of India under article 148, who audits all receipts and expenditure of the Government of India. The constitution makes the CAG the guardian of the public purse. Primary duty of CAG is to see that neither the union government nor … Read more DMPQ: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) is the institution through which the accountability of the government to Parliament and through Parliament to the people is ensured. Discuss. ( Polity)

DMPQ: Moderates and extremist were two exponents of Indian National movement. What were the major differences between Moderates and Extremist? ( history)

    Extremists aimed at nothing short of swaraj as it existed in the United Kingdom and its self-governing colonies. Tilak said, “Swaraj is my birth right and I shall have it”. Moderates aimed at administrative and constitutional reforms. Extremists wanted to end the British rule. Moderates wanted more Indians in the administration and not … Read more DMPQ: Moderates and extremist were two exponents of Indian National movement. What were the major differences between Moderates and Extremist? ( history)

DMPQ: What is National Biopharma scheme? ( science/ scheme)

National Biopharma scheme is an industry academia collaborative mission launched by Department of Biotechnology to develop new vaccines, bio-therapeutics, diagnostics and medical devices.  The mission will be implemented by BIRAC( Biotechnology Industry Research assistance Council) .   Objective: Nurture an ecosystem for preparing India’s technological and product developmental capabilities Transform the health standards of India … Read more DMPQ: What is National Biopharma scheme? ( science/ scheme)

DMPQ: Discuss the structure and stratification of the atmosphere?( geography)

Variations of temperature, pressure and density are much larger in vertical directions than in horizontal. This strong vertical variations result in the atmosphere being stratified in layers that have small horizontal variability compare to the variations in the vertical. The atmosphere can be divided into five layers according to the diversity of temperature and density. … Read more DMPQ: Discuss the structure and stratification of the atmosphere?( geography)

DMPQ: What is financial inclusion? How financial inclusion can lead to inclusive growth? ( economy)

Financial inclusion refers to delivery of financial services, including banking services and credit, at an affordable cost to the vast sections of disadvantaged and low-income groups who tend to be excluding.   Financial inclusion can lead to inclusive growth in following ways:   Formalization of economy:    A well spread out financial system engenders economic … Read more DMPQ: What is financial inclusion? How financial inclusion can lead to inclusive growth? ( economy)

DMPQ: A healthy infrastructure is  must for a sustained economic growth. Bharatmala project was one of the step towards healthy infrastructure. What is Bharatmala project? What are the challenges in its implementation? ( Govt. Schemes)

Bharatmala is an ambitious project to improve the road infrastructure in the country. It is an umbrella project under the Ministry of road transport and highways. It will subsume the unfinished project under National Highway development programme.   Under the plan the government intends to develop 83,677 km of highways and roads at an investment … Read more DMPQ: A healthy infrastructure is  must for a sustained economic growth. Bharatmala project was one of the step towards healthy infrastructure. What is Bharatmala project? What are the challenges in its implementation? ( Govt. Schemes)

DMPQ: Recently infrastructure status was given to the logistics sector? Analyse the advantages and major hurdles. (economy)

With growing sectors like automotive components, pharmaceuticals, cement, textiles, FMCG and e-commerce, there was the need of the healthy and efficient logistics sector. India rank 35 out of 160 in the logistics performance index. ( This is quite low). Hence GOI recently granted infrastructure status to the logistics.   Major benefits attached by granting infra. … Read more DMPQ: Recently infrastructure status was given to the logistics sector? Analyse the advantages and major hurdles. (economy)

DMPQ: What are different types of plate boundaries?( World Phy. Geo)

There are three types of plate boundaries: Divergent Plate boundaries: where plates move away from each other. : These are oceanic ridges where new oceanic lithosphere is created by upwelling mantle that melts, resulting in basaltic magmas which intrude and erupt at the oceanic ridge to create new oceanic lithosphere and crust. As new oceanic … Read more DMPQ: What are different types of plate boundaries?( World Phy. Geo)

DMPQ: What is Permanent settlement? Writ its impacts.( Modern History)

Permanent settlement was the land revenue policy formulated by Sir John Shore and was introduced by Lord Cornwallis in 1793. It covered all together 19% of the total cultivable land under company rule. The following are the terms of the permanent settlement: Zamindars were recognized as owner of the lands. Zamindars were given the rights … Read more DMPQ: What is Permanent settlement? Writ its impacts.( Modern History)

DMPQ: Explain the following terms;         1) TAccavi         2) Repo rate         3) Base rate         4) Marginal cost of fund based lending rate

What is Taccavai? Ans:  Taccavai is agricultural loan given to poor cultivators to relieve their distress and enable them to pay land revenue in time. What is repo rate?   Ans:  Repo rate is the interest rate at which the RBI lends money to commercial banks.  It is a monetary policy instrument which can be … Read more DMPQ: Explain the following terms;         1) TAccavi         2) Repo rate         3) Base rate         4) Marginal cost of fund based lending rate

DMPQ: The executive power of the Union shall be vested in the President and shall be exercised by him either directly or through officers subordinate to him in accordance with this Constitution. But President also enjoys legislative powers. Delineate the legislative powers of the President.( Polity)

The above statement is stated in article 53 of the constitution. President is the executive head of the state. He also enjoys some legislative power as he is the part of  Parliament. The following legislative powers are enjoyed by president: President summons both the Houses of the Parliament for sessions. President also prorogues the sessions. … Read more DMPQ: The executive power of the Union shall be vested in the President and shall be exercised by him either directly or through officers subordinate to him in accordance with this Constitution. But President also enjoys legislative powers. Delineate the legislative powers of the President.( Polity)

DMPQ: The peasantry of his dominions are protected, and their labor encouraged and rewarded” John shore stated about the Mysore kingdom. In this context discuss the reforms initiated by Tipu sultan which were way ahead of the time. ( Modern history)

Tipu Sultan’s desire to change with the times was symbolized in the Introduction of a new calendar, a new system of coinage, and new scales of weights and measures. Tipu Sultan planted a ‘Tree of Liberty’ at Seringapatam and he became a member of a Jacobin club. His organizational capacity is borne out by the … Read more DMPQ: The peasantry of his dominions are protected, and their labor encouraged and rewarded” John shore stated about the Mysore kingdom. In this context discuss the reforms initiated by Tipu sultan which were way ahead of the time. ( Modern history)

DMPQ: What are the objectives and features of Pradhanmantri Krishi Sichai Yojana? ( Government Schemes)

According to the world bank report, agriculture irrigated land is 36% of the total agricultural land. Most of the un irrigated area lies in the poverty hit areas like vidharbha region, bundhelkhand, Telangana plateau etc. As a result of this there is complete dependency on Monsoon which itself is non reliable. Hence Government came up … Read more DMPQ: What are the objectives and features of Pradhanmantri Krishi Sichai Yojana? ( Government Schemes)

DMPQ: DMPQ: Explain the following: 1) Global Human Capital Index 2) Municipal Bond 3) P-notes 4) Security transaction tax

What is global human capital index?   Ans:     Global human capital index is released by world economic forum It rank countries on the basis of four thematic dimensions such as capacity, development, deployment and know-how. India ranked at 103rd out of 130 countries.     What is municipal Bond?   Ans:     A municipal bond is … Read more DMPQ: DMPQ: Explain the following: 1) Global Human Capital Index 2) Municipal Bond 3) P-notes 4) Security transaction tax

DMPQ: Unutilised employment potential in the phase of demographic transition will only lead to demographic catastrophe. Explain the cause of Unemployment in India. Steps taken by India to tackle unemployment.

India’s growth period has not been able to create job opportunities and hence sometimes it is termed as jobless growth.  According to a report of CII, 12 million are entering into work force annually. This figure reaches to 18-19 million if we count the people leaving the already saturated agriculture sector. But catch lies in … Read more DMPQ: Unutilised employment potential in the phase of demographic transition will only lead to demographic catastrophe. Explain the cause of Unemployment in India. Steps taken by India to tackle unemployment.

DMPQ: What is Respiratory system? Give an Overview of Respiration Process?

The respiratory system is the body system that brings air containing oxygen into the body and releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. The job of the respiratory system is the exchange of gases between the body and the outside air. This process, called respiration, actually consists of two parts. In the first part, oxygen in … Read more DMPQ: What is Respiratory system? Give an Overview of Respiration Process?

DMPQ: Government policies and schemes for the welfare of tribals have not borne the desired result. List down the causes of the ineffectiveness of the schemes and policies . Give some suggestions to improve their condition.

Tribal areas are defined as an island of extreme poverty. About 85% of the tribal people are living below poverty line and 48% are still illiterate. The causes are as follows: Inadequate implementation of Constitutional safeguards. Denial of participation to tribals in development process Lack of accountability : Tribal administration is still elusive from any … Read more DMPQ: Government policies and schemes for the welfare of tribals have not borne the desired result. List down the causes of the ineffectiveness of the schemes and policies . Give some suggestions to improve their condition.

DMPQ: Western Ghats in Karnataka receive more monsoon rainfall than Maharashtra and Kerala.Explain

There are several reasons for this. First, the mountain topography in Karnataka is broader than the narrow topography of the Ghats in Maharashtra. Due to the greater width of the mountains, the rain bearing winds have to necessarily travel a longer distance and have more time for the drops to coalesce and precipitate as rainfall, … Read more DMPQ: Western Ghats in Karnataka receive more monsoon rainfall than Maharashtra and Kerala.Explain

DMPQ: What is Communalism and Communal violence? How to fight against communalism?

Communalism is an ideology based on the belief that society is divided into religious communities whose interest differ and are opposed to each other and hence antagonistic in nature.  Communalism and Communal violence are the products of the overall social, economic and political situation of the society. Communal violence has been, by and large, an … Read more DMPQ: What is Communalism and Communal violence? How to fight against communalism?

DMPQ: What is Trade parity Price? and What is e-way bill? and What is OPEC?

What is Trade parity Price?( 2marker/economy)   Ans:  Trade parity price is the weighted average of import parity price and export parity price. IPP is the actual price importers would pay in case of actual import and EPP is the price oil companies would realise on export.   What is OPEC? (2 marker/ International relation) … Read more DMPQ: What is Trade parity Price? and What is e-way bill? and What is OPEC?

DMPQ: What were the objectives of Demonetisation? What were the positive effects?

On 8th Nov, 2016 86% of the currency in circulation was declared as not legal tenders.   The stated objective of demonetisation was : Reduction of black money Achieving lower cash/ gdp ration An attack on fake currency To stop terror financing Increasing digital transactions Increasing tax net   Positive effects of  Demonetisation are as … Read more DMPQ: What were the objectives of Demonetisation? What were the positive effects?

DMPQ: What is digestion and digestive system? Explain the mechanism of digestion of food?

Digestion is the process of break down of complex food substance into simple molecules.  Digestion is carried out by our digestive system by mechanical and biochemical method. The digestive system consists of alimentary canal and the associate glands. The process of digestion is accomplished by mechanical and chemical processes. The buccal cavity performs two major … Read more DMPQ: What is digestion and digestive system? Explain the mechanism of digestion of food?

DMPQ: What is MIRV? Discuss its significance.

The most vital component of missile technology in recent years is the deployment of Multiple Independently targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRVs). The fundamental characteristic of deploying MIRVs is its ability to deliver several warheads along separate trajectories, which confers it flexibility of multiple targeting. The independent targeting capability enhances missile’s ability by exhausting the missile defence, … Read more DMPQ: What is MIRV? Discuss its significance.

DMPQ: Inadequate implementation of Constitutional safeguards is one   of the reason for Tribal Unrest? Discuss.

Inadequate implementation of © safeguards Tussle btw © provision of governor has been given power to exclude the application of any law of part thereof made by the Parliament or the state legislature Vs 163 ( aid n advice of COM) Art 339(2) and Para 3 of V sched. Give extensive power to state for … Read more DMPQ: Inadequate implementation of Constitutional safeguards is one   of the reason for Tribal Unrest? Discuss.

DMPQ: What is continental drift theory? Write down the evidence for continental drift?

The continental drift hypothesis was developed in the early part of the 20th century, mostly by Alfred Wegener. Wegener said that continents move around on Earth’s surface and that they were once joined together as a single supercontinent. While Wegener was alive, scientists did not believe that the continents could move. Alfred Wegener proposed that … Read more DMPQ: What is continental drift theory? Write down the evidence for continental drift?

DMPQ: Even though Indian economy is growing at a rate of 7% GDP, but still it has some  Inherent vulnerabilities? Discuss

Investment – For sustaining high growth, the economy need to continuously add to its “production capacity” through new investment flows. • Productive investment is money that is spent for – building roads, ports (and other public infrastructure), factories, and workforce quality enhancement. • Currently, India is seeing a sharp decline in the rate of investments … Read more DMPQ: Even though Indian economy is growing at a rate of 7% GDP, but still it has some  Inherent vulnerabilities? Discuss

DMPQ: Moderates played an important role in the Freedom struggle. What are the characteristics of Indian Nationalism?

Early Nationalists neither desired complete independence nor adopted any aggressive attitude against the foreign government. They relied on petition, prayer, and moderate criticism of government policies as their methods. They had faith in the British idea of justice. They believed that just by drawing attention of the government towards a particular problem e.g. lack of … Read more DMPQ: Moderates played an important role in the Freedom struggle. What are the characteristics of Indian Nationalism?

DMPQ: What is catalytic converter? What is its significance.  and What is galvanisation?

What is catalytic converter? What is its significance. Ans:       Catalytic converters, having expensive metals namely platinum palladium and rhodium as the catalysts, are fitted into automobiles for reducing emission of poisonous gases. As the exhaust passes through the catalytic converter, unburnt hydrocarbons are converted into carbon dioxide and water, and carbon monoxide and nitric oxide … Read more DMPQ: What is catalytic converter? What is its significance.  and What is galvanisation?

DMPQ: What is Biopiracy? Give some examples?

Biopiracy is the practice of commercially exploiting naturally occurring genetic material or biochemical. Most of the indigenous people possess a traditional knowledge that mainly comprises of genetic diversity and biological feature of the natural environment from generation to generation. Some of the traditional knowledge that is relevant to global survival includes the following components. Medicinal … Read more DMPQ: What is Biopiracy? Give some examples?

DMPQ: Safeguarding the political right is an integral part of the constitution. In this context discuss the role of election commission.

For the conduct of free and fair elections an independent Election Commission has been provided for in Article 324. The constitution makers has not left the elections to jurisdiction of the executive and legislative departments of the government. The role played by ECI are as follows: Conduction of elections: President, VP, Rajya sabha lok sabha, … Read more DMPQ: Safeguarding the political right is an integral part of the constitution. In this context discuss the role of election commission.

DMPQ: Exit problem is the biggest hurdle for Indian firms as per economic survey. To get rid of this Insolvency and Bankruptcy code was passed. What are the features of IBC.

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) was enacted in 2016 to facilitate a time-bound resolution for ailing and sick firms. It could either be through closure or revival, while protecting the interests of creditors. Under IBC, either the creditor (banks) or the loaner (defaulter) can initiate insolvency proceedings. It is done by submitting a plea … Read more DMPQ: Exit problem is the biggest hurdle for Indian firms as per economic survey. To get rid of this Insolvency and Bankruptcy code was passed. What are the features of IBC.

DMPQ: 2/3rd of our population lies in the rural India. In rural India incidence of poverty is high. Discuss the methods adopted by the Government of India to address rural distress.

Rapid agriculture growth and rapid rural employment growth were always the focus of India’s policy makers. But despite the efforts of the Government since independence a large proportion in rural India lives below poverty line. Schemes introduced by Government to improve Rural Income: In Agriculture sector following programs have been introduced: Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana … Read more DMPQ: 2/3rd of our population lies in the rural India. In rural India incidence of poverty is high. Discuss the methods adopted by the Government of India to address rural distress.

DMPQ: Impact of Industrial revolution was huge on Europe in general and Britain in particular. Comment

Industrial revolution changed the entire economy of British. Though it was majorly an economic phenomenon, it greatly affected the social and political life of the countries it was prevalent in. The impact of IR can be categorised as follows: Social:   Migration of people to industrial towns. These towns converted into cities. Excessive migration led … Read more DMPQ: Impact of Industrial revolution was huge on Europe in general and Britain in particular. Comment

DMPQ: Discuss the Challenges faced by the ECI? List down the reforms brought out by ECI for conducting free and fair elections.

ECI is entrusted with the responsibility of conducting free and fair elections. If democracy is a temple then EC is priest.  But conducting elections for such diverse country and frequent elections is not without challenges. The major challenges with the ECI are as follows:   Constitutional loopholes: The constitution has not prescribed the qualification of … Read more DMPQ: Discuss the Challenges faced by the ECI? List down the reforms brought out by ECI for conducting free and fair elections.