DMPQ: What is soft power? How does it impact Indian diplomacy ?

Soft power is pursuation, diplomacy, and trade relation, cultural relations, religiou relations . There is no use of power. It is beneficial in long term relationship like goodwill, trade ties, mutual benefits, trade blocks. It helps in gaining advantage in favour of a country, helps in solving trade disputes, boundary disputes, like recently between India … Read more DMPQ: What is soft power? How does it impact Indian diplomacy ?

DMPQ: . What are the objectives of our agriculture export policy of India?

Objectives of the Agriculture Export Policy are as under:   To double agricultural exports from the present US $ 30+?Billion to US $ 60+?Billion by 2022 and reach US $ 100 Billion in the next few years thereafter, with a stable trade policy regime. To diversify our export basket, destinations and boost high value and … Read more DMPQ: . What are the objectives of our agriculture export policy of India?

DMPQ: What is Pre conception and pre natal diagnostic techniques Act, 1994?

: At the national level the Act was enacted on  September 20, 1994. This act came into force in the year 1996. It was amended in 2003 to improve regulation of technology capable of sex selection. The main purpose of enacting the PC & PNDT(prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994 has been to: o Ban … Read more DMPQ: What is Pre conception and pre natal diagnostic techniques Act, 1994?

Respiratory Quotient

? Respiratory quotient: Carbohydrates, fats and protein The respiratory quotient (or RQ or respiratory coefficient), is a dimensionless number used in calculations of basal metabolic rate (BMR) when estimated from carbon dioxide production. It is calculated from the ratio of carbon dioxide produced by the body to oxygen consumed by the body. Such measurements, like … Read more Respiratory Quotient

Social empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism

Social empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism   Social empowerment In societal development, conception of empowerment has vital role. This phrase is linked with gender equality. Modernization of global development will need a reappraisal of the concept and its application to many facets of human life. The notion of empowerment entails numerous things to many people. Concepts of … Read more Social empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism

Distribution of major natural resources of World-Water, Soils, Forests in reference to South and South-East Asia

Distribution of major natural resources of World-Water, Soils,  Forests in reference to South and South-East Asia     Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent) Natural resources are highly valued because human beings are dependent on them to fulfil their fundamental needs that changes with time. While … Read more Distribution of major natural resources of World-Water, Soils, Forests in reference to South and South-East Asia

Warren Hastings (1773-1785)

  Warren Hastings (1773-1785) Became Governor in 1772 and Governor-General in 1773 through Regulating Act of 1773 His four councillors were Clavering, Francis, Monson and Barwell Abolished Dual system(1767-1772) of administration (1772) Auctioned the right to collect land revenue to the highest bidder (1772) Divided Bengal into districts and appointed Collectors (1772) Rohilla war(1774) and annexation … Read more Warren Hastings (1773-1785)

Lord Auckland, 1836-42

Lord Auckland, 1836-42   INTRODUCTION Lord Auckland was the Governor-General of India and had decided that Dost Mohammed could no longer be trusted after his invitation of Yan Vitkevich to Kabul in 1837. He sided with the pro-British Ranjit Singh in the border dispute over Peshawar. It was Lord Auckland’s issuing of the Simla Manifesto … Read more Lord Auckland, 1836-42

Social And Economic Conditions Under Colonial Period With Special Reference To Social Practices Of Beth

? , Begar and Reet Social conditions Indian society underwent many changes after the British came to India. In the 19th century, certain social practices like female infanticide, child marriage, sati, polygamy and a rigid caste system became more prevalent. These practices were against human dignity and values. Women were discriminated against at all stages … Read more Social And Economic Conditions Under Colonial Period With Special Reference To Social Practices Of Beth

Science And Technology In Ancient Period

? : Mathematics, Astronomy, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Physiology and Medicine (including Surgery), Ship- building, Mining and Metallurgy, Engineering and Architecture Like people in any other part of the world Indians too, have a rich legacy of scientific ideas. A desire to now the unknown, accompanied with experimentation and observation have always generated scientific temper. … Read more Science And Technology In Ancient Period

Special Promotional Programme For Horticulture Development

? Definition of Horticulture: Horticulture may be broadly defined as the Science and art of growing fruits, vegetables and flowers and crops like spices condiments and other plantation crops. It is a science of cultivation of Garden plants. The word Horticulture in derived from the Latin word Hortus meaning enclosure (garden) and culture – meaning, … Read more Special Promotional Programme For Horticulture Development

Uses And Harms Of Bacreria

? Harmful bacteria Pathogenic Bacteria These bacteria cause great losses to plant and animal popula­tion by causing several diseases. Reduction of Soil Fertility Some facul­tative anaerobic bacteria are available mostly in the oxygen deficient soil which reverse the nitrifying process, thereby causing the loss of a part of its combined nitrogen. They break down the … Read more Uses And Harms Of Bacreria

Social Determinants And Consequence Of Economical Development

? Social determinants of economic development and impact of economic consequences remain subject of discussion among the sociologists. In the beginning development was defined solely in terms of economic perspectives. It is looked at as a process whereby there is a steady increase in the level of real income per head in a country. In … Read more Social Determinants And Consequence Of Economical Development

Quick Revision- NANO TECH AND ITS APPLICATION

QUICK REVISION: NANOTECH AND ITS APPLICATION   Definition:Nanoscience and Nanotechnology involves the concept of manipulating the extremely small things at nanoscale. At nanoscale things behave differently and this properties can be utilised across various fields of science like chemistry, biology, medicine, physics and material science.   APPLICATION OF NANO ON HEALTH SECTOR: Repairing of damaged … Read more Quick Revision- NANO TECH AND ITS APPLICATION

Quick Revision- MM Punchi Commission

MM Punchi Commission   Obj:  The mandate of the commission was to examine what could be the role, responsibility and jurisdiction of the Centre during major and prolonged outbreaks of communal violence, caste violence or any other social conflicts and to review other aspects of Centre-states relations, including taxes and linking of rivers.   S.No. Content Recommendation 1. Concurrent list During … Read more Quick Revision- MM Punchi Commission

Quick Revision- List Of Important Articles For Relation Between Centre And State

List Of Important Articles For Relation Between Centre And State   LEGISLATIVE RELATION S.No. Article Content 1. 248 Residuary power vests with centre 2. 249 Rajya sabha has special power to pass resolution to empower parliament to legislate on state list. Resolution remain in force for one year 3. 250 During proclamation of emergency, Parliament … Read more Quick Revision- List Of Important Articles For Relation Between Centre And State

Protection To Women Women Under Indian Constitution

? & Criminal Law (Under Indian Constitution Law and Criminal Procedure Code) Violence against women is present in every country, cutting across boundaries of culture, class, education, income, ethnicity and age. Since time immemorial India is · particularly a male dominated society and prevalence of illiteracy among women has resulted in wide spread violence against … Read more Protection To Women Women Under Indian Constitution

Unicameral And Bicameral Legislations

? – Functions and crisis of accountability, delegated legislation, Legislative procedure and committees of legislature Bicameral Legislatures A bicameral legislature is comprised of two chambers, often described as the lower house and the upper house. Usually, the composition of the lower chamber (with such names as the House of Representatives, House of Commons, Chamber of … Read more Unicameral And Bicameral Legislations

Code Of Conduct

? Civil servants have special obligations because they are responsible for managing resources entrusted to them by the community, because they provide and deliver services to the community and because they take important decisions that aff ect all aspects of a community’s life. Th ecommunity has a right to expect that the civil service functions … Read more Code Of Conduct

DMPQ: . What is Polymerase Chain reaction? What are the materials required for Polymerase chain reaction?

:  The polymerase chain reaction is a technique for cloning a particular piece or amplifying a single or few copies of a piece of DNA, generating millions or more copies of that particular DNA sequence. One can make virtually unlimited copies of a single DNA molecule even though it may initially be present in a … Read more DMPQ: . What is Polymerase Chain reaction? What are the materials required for Polymerase chain reaction?

15.02.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs

JHARKHAND ·         Jharkhand banned Popular Front of India ð  The Jharkhand government banned the Popular Front of India (PFI) in the State to curb its anti-national activities and for links with terror outfits like the IS. The PFI has been banned with immediate effect under the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 1908. ð  The PFI has been involved in spreading social division, anti-India and … Read more 15.02.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs

FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION OF TOWN AND PROBLEM OF HUMAN SETTLEMENT

? The definition of function varies across the disciplines. In political science it refers to duties, in mathematics it means the relationship between two variables and in geography it is synonymous to occupation. Geographers have classified towns on the basis of their site, situation, size, rank, location and relative elevation. Functional classification of towns attempts to categorize … Read more FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION OF TOWN AND PROBLEM OF HUMAN SETTLEMENT

Coperative Society

? Co-operative movement in India and M.P The cooperative movement in India has its origin in agriculture and allied sectors. The first Cooperative Credit Societies Act was enacted in 1904.Subsequently a more comprehensive legislation called the Cooperative Societies Act was enacted. This Act provided for the creation of the post of registrar of cooperative societies … Read more Coperative Society

Development Experience And Development Planning Of India

? Development Experience  and Development Planning of India Poverty, low per capita income, under-development, unemployment, prompted the newly established Indian polity to adopt economic planning for the development of the country. The idea of economic planning can be traced to 1934, when M. Visvesverayya in his book 'Planned Economy of India', advocated for planning to … Read more Development Experience And Development Planning Of India

Excretion

? :In plants , the process by which animals and plants rid themselves of waste products and of the nitrogenous by-products of metabolism. Through excretion organisms control osmotic pressure—the balance between inorganic ions and water—and maintain acid-base balance. The process thus promotes homeostasis, the constancy of the organism’s internal environment. Plants have no special organs … Read more Excretion

Age Structure, Sex Ratio And Rural Urban Composition Of India

?   Age structure, sex ratio and Rural-Urban composition of India   Rural-Urban Composition:   For the first time since Independence, the absolute increase in population is more in urban areas that in rural areas Rural Population in India: 68.84% Urban Population in India: 31.16% Level of urbanization increased from 27.81% in 2001 Census to … Read more Age Structure, Sex Ratio And Rural Urban Composition Of India

Religious Sects

? : Shankaracharya, Ramanujacharya, Madhwacharya – Sri Basaveshvara, Veerashaivism and Vachana movement  The revival and expansion of Hinduism after the Gupta period took many forms. The chief gods were the Shiva and Vishnu and many magnificent temples were built to proclaim their supremacy. The rise of the worship of Shiva and Vishnu marked the growth … Read more Religious Sects

The Sakas

? Facts related to Uttar Pradesh Shakas had set up their Kshsatraps in Mathura. The brahmi inscription s of Mora(Mathura ) is associated with Sakas. conquered the area of Mathura over Indian kings around 60BCE. Some of their satraps were Hangamasha and Hagana, who were in turn followed by the Saka Great Satrap Rajuvula. The … Read more The Sakas

The Chauhans

? Origins According to the Rajput bards, Chauhan is one of the four Agnikula or 'fire sprung' clans who were created by the Gods in the anali kund or 'fountain of fire' on Mount Abu to fight against the Asuras or demons. Chauhan is also one of the 36 ruling races of the Rajputs. Agnikula … Read more The Chauhans

The Chandelas

? Facts related to Uttar Pradesh Yashovarman, also known as Lakshavarman, was a king of the Chandela dynasty of India. He ruled in the Jejakabhukti region (Bundelkhand in present-day Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh). The Khajuraho inscription also states that Yashovarman turned the rivers Ganga and Yamuna into his "pleasure-lakes", and that the waters of these rivers became muddy when his might elephants bathed in … Read more The Chandelas

14.02.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs

JHARKHAND Even minor minerals to come under e-hammer   The Jharkhand government is set to begin the first phase of e-auctions of minor mineral blocks this year. The state department of mine sand geology said it has identified 15 stone blocks in Ranchi, Ramgarh, Lohardaga, Gumla, Palamu and Latehar districts and floated a notice inviting tenders to participate in the e-auction. While notice inviting tenders … Read more 14.02.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs

13.02.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs

JHARKHAND ·         Centre’s Sankalp programme to be launched in State The Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP) programme of Union Government will soon be implemented at Jharkhand. The scheme is being launched with the aim to preparing and implementing high quality training modules and will be aided by World Bank. The programme … Read more 13.02.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs

DMPQ: What is NOTA System? How it is beneficial for India? (POLITY)

None Of The Above (NOTA) is a ballot option designed to allow the voter to indicate disapproval of all of the candidates in a voting system.It was introduced in India following the 2013 Supreme Court directive in the People’s Union for Civil Liberties v. Union of India judgment.However, NOTA in India does not provide for … Read more DMPQ: What is NOTA System? How it is beneficial for India? (POLITY)

DMPQ: What is convention on Biodiversity? Explain the Principle of Commons? (Envt.)

Convention on biodiversity is a multilateral treaty which was opened for signature on 5th June at earth summit. It entered into force in 1993. It is a legally binding treaty when a party has ratified it. The convention has basically three goals: Conservation of biological diversity Sustainable use of the components Fair and equitable sharing … Read more DMPQ: What is convention on Biodiversity? Explain the Principle of Commons? (Envt.)

DMPQ: Write short note on NATO. (IR)

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), also called the North Atlantic Alliance, is an intergovernmental military alliance between 29 North American and European countries based on the North Atlantic Treaty that was signed on 4 April 1949.NATO constitutes a system of collective defence whereby its independent member states agree to mutual defence in response to an attack by any external party. The combined military spending … Read more DMPQ: Write short note on NATO. (IR)

DMPQ: What is unemployment? Explain the types of unemployment.

Unemployment is a phenomenon that occurs when a person who is capable of working and is actively searching for the work is unable to find work. Different types of unemployment are as follows: Frictional Unemployment:The minimum amount of unemployment that prevails in an economy due to workers quitting their previous jobs and are searching for … Read more DMPQ: What is unemployment? Explain the types of unemployment.