08.05.2019 National and International Current Affairs

08.05.19     INTERNATIONAL India, Germany, Brazil, Japan ‘absolutely needed’ at UNSC as permanent members: France India and nations like Germany, Brazil and Japan are “absolutely needed” as permanent members of a reformed and enlarged UN Security Council to better reflect contemporary realities. India is at the forefront of efforts at the UN to push … Read more 08.05.2019 National and International Current Affairs

07.05.2019 National and International Current Affairs

  INTERNATIONAL Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council of Foreign Ministers in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council of Foreign Ministers in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, later this month. Dialogue between India and Pakistan has been called off since the Pathankot attack in January … Read more 07.05.2019 National and International Current Affairs

DMPQ- Criticall Analyse the programs and policies for Educational empowerment of scheduled tribes in India.

Top Class Education for ST Students This is a Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for ST students introduced from the academic year 2007-08 with the objective of encouraging meritorious ST students for pursing studies at Degree and Post Graduate level in any of the Institutes identified by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs for the purpose. Eklavya … Read more DMPQ- Criticall Analyse the programs and policies for Educational empowerment of scheduled tribes in India.

DMPQ- State the classical theories of the origin of monsoon.

Halley’s Thermal concept: Indian monsoon is because of contrast between Indian Subcontinent and adjoining Indian Ocean. Halley’s theory, suggested in 1686, considers the summer monsoon to be a regional phenomenon. Aerological concept: This was suggested by R. Scherhag in 1948. According to this theory, monsoon circulation develops due to changes in air temperature at all … Read more DMPQ- State the classical theories of the origin of monsoon.

DMPQ- What are the recent initiatives and Mission mode Projects for E-Governance?

§  UID The unique identification project was conceived as an initiative that would provide identification for each resident across the country and would be used primarily as the basis for efficient delivery of welfare services. It would also act as a tool for effective monitoring of various programs and schemes of the government.   e-Governance … Read more DMPQ- What are the recent initiatives and Mission mode Projects for E-Governance?

DMPQ- Analyse the Historical evolution of Institutions of developmental finance in India.

The process started instantly after Independence, with the setting up of the Industrial Finance Corporation (IFCI) in 1948 to embark on long term term-financing for industries. State Financial Corporations (SFCs) were formed under an Act that came into effect from August 1952 to endorse state-level, small and medium-sized industries with industrial finance. In January 1955, … Read more DMPQ- Analyse the Historical evolution of Institutions of developmental finance in India.

DMPQ- Explain the important herbal medicines with their uses.

Aloe vera: It can be used as a topical agent for soothing burns and can be ingested to reduce post-meal glucose highs associated with diabetes and pre-diabetes. Black cohosh: The roots and rhizomes of this flowering plant can help treat hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause. The plant was used medicinally to treat menopause … Read more DMPQ- Explain the important herbal medicines with their uses.

DMPQ- Write an essay on the sustainable management of Coal and petroleum resources.

The management of these energy sources involves slightly different perspectives than other resources. Coal and petroleum were formed from the degradation of bio-mass millions of years ago and hence these are resources that will be exhausted in the future no matter how carefully we use them. And then we would need to look for alternative … Read more DMPQ- Write an essay on the sustainable management of Coal and petroleum resources.

DMPQ- Mention the Salient features of Indian constitution.

The bulkiest constitution of the world The Indian constitution is one of the bulkiest constitution of the world, comprising of 395 articles, 22 parts and 12 schedules. So far the constitution underwent 100 amendments. Rigidity and flexibility  The Indian constitution is combination of rigidity and flexibility, which means some parts of it can be amended … Read more DMPQ- Mention the Salient features of Indian constitution.

DMPQ- Explain Rural – Urban continuum. What is Rurban mission?

There are many different views regarding the rural-urban continuum. Some scholars say that there are no sharp breaking points to be found in the degree or quantity of rural urban differences. Robert Redfield has given the concept of rural -urban continuum on the basis of his study of Mexican peasants of Tepoztlain.The rapid process of … Read more DMPQ- Explain Rural – Urban continuum. What is Rurban mission?

DMPQ- Write an essay on the Proto-historic period of India.

Proto-historic period is the age nearest to the historical period. In so far as India is concerned the civilisation of the Vedic period is the proto-historic period. The hymns composed by the Vedic priests had perfected a poetic technique. These hymns were praise of their gods and were sung at sacrifices. These were not reduced … Read more DMPQ- Write an essay on the Proto-historic period of India.

DMPQ- Highlight the advantages and disadvantages of Formalization of Indian Economy.

Advantages of formalization Increased tax revenues for the government due to better reporting under taxation laws Coverage of population under social protection plans, saving from financial distress during difficult times Increase workers’ welfare and the opportunities for decent jobs Reduce unfair competition between formal and informal enterprises arising from tax or regulatory arbitrage Downsides of … Read more DMPQ- Highlight the advantages and disadvantages of Formalization of Indian Economy.

DMPQ- Mention the main features of the social life of Later Vedic period.

Most important change was the evolution of caste system. Various sub castes evolved in addition to the traditional four-castes. The Brahmanas and Kshatriyas emerged as the two leading castes out of the general mass of population, known as vaisyas. The vaisyas were superior to the sudras but their position was steadily deteriorating. The Aitaraya Brahmana … Read more DMPQ- Mention the main features of the social life of Later Vedic period.

DMPQ- Mention the listing of species in categories with different levels of protection by CITES.

After four decades, CITES remains one of the cornerstones of international conservation. There are 183 member Parties and trade is regulated in more than 35,000 species. Representatives of CITES nations meet every two to three years at a Conference of the Parties to review progress and adjust the lists of protected species, which is grouped … Read more DMPQ- Mention the listing of species in categories with different levels of protection by CITES.

DMPQ- Explain the Hydraulic filling method of Soil Reclamation.

The hydraulic filling method is suitable for granular fill. Generally, this method is used when filling is carried out from an offshore source, either from a rehandling pit, as explained earlier, or from a trailer suction hopper dredger. In the case of pumping from a cutter suction hopper dredger, the fill material is dredged from … Read more DMPQ- Explain the Hydraulic filling method of Soil Reclamation.