Currency convertibility is the ease with which the currency of a country can be freely converted into any other foreign currency or gold at market determined exchange rate based on demand and supply for that currency. For example, convertibility of Read More …
Month: January 2020
DMPQ- What do you understand by the term Good ozone and bad zone?
Ozone is a gas that occurs both in the Earth’s upper atmosphere and at ground level. Ozone can be “good” or “bad” for your health and the environment, depending on its location in the atmosphere. Ground-level or “bad” ozone is Read More …
DMPQ- Gopal Krishna Gokhale was the pioneer of Indian National Movement. He was the political guru of M K Gandhi. Elaborate upon the contribution of Gopal Krishna Gokhale.
K Gokhale was instrumental Indian in bringing about Morley-Minto Reforms, which marked the beginning of constitutional reforms in India. He was an advocate of liberalism, reason free of passion and the importance of education in enriching minds. Gokhale’s idea of Read More …
DMPQ- Explain the following terms in the Preamble: A) Sovereign B) Republic C) Socialist
Sovereign: India is internally and externally sovereign – externally free from the control of any foreign power and internally, it has a free government which is directly elected by the people and makes laws that govern the people. No external power can dictate the Read More …
DMPQ- What are the main characteristics of Tropical deciduous forest?
A tropical deciduous forest would grow in a place that is warm all year and the trees would lose their leaves at some point every year. Main characteristics of tropical deciduous forests are: These are the most wide spread forests Read More …
DMPQ- What do you understand by the term Monetary Policy Transmission.
Monetary transmission refers to the process by which a central bank’s monetary policy signals (like repo rate) are passed on, through financial system to influence the businesses and households. There are many monetary policy signals by the RBI; the most Read More …
DMPQ- Explain the functioning of Dry cell.
Dry cell batteries create electrical energy by converting chemical energy into electricity. The exact means of doing so depends on the type of dry cell battery in question, but the materials that are used are generally zinc and carbon or Read More …
DMPQ- Rajya Sabha is not so powerful as compared to Lok Sabha. Comment on the statement.
As per constitution, there are two types of Houses i.e. Lok sabha and Rajya sabha in the Parliament. Rajya sabha provides representation to states and is upper chamber of the house. The power balance is tilted slightly towards Lok sabha Read More …
26-27.01.20 Jharkhand (JPSC) Daily Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Padam shri Awardee Guru Shashadhar Acharya Art Madhu Mansuri Hasmukh Art Anti-Satellite (ASAT) missile capability displayed to the world as the ASAT weapon, Mission Shakthi developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) On March 27, 2019 the Read More …
DMPQ- . Enumerate the features of the Non cooperation Movement.
The Non-cooperation movement was perhaps the biggest event in the history of India’s struggle for independence since the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857. The movement was launched as a protest against the Rowlatt Act, the Jallianwallah Bagh Massacre and the Khilafat Read More …
DMPQ- Write a short note on Joint forest Management.
Joint Forest Management (JFM) is an approach wherein state forest departments support local forest dwelling and forest fringe communities to protect and manage forests and share the costs and benefits from the forests with them. The Government of India consolidated Read More …
DMPQ- What are Plains? What are different type of Plains?
A plain is a broad area of relatively flat land and is one of the major landforms on the earth surface. There are various types of Plains which are discussed as: Structural plains: relatively undisturbed horizontal surfaces of the earth. They Read More …
DMPQ- Write a short note on the outcome Budgeting.
Budget is the annual financial statement of income and expenditure of government. The Constitution of India has a provision (Art. 112) for such a document called Annual Financial Statement to be presented in the Parliament before the commencement of every Read More …
DMPQ- What is Optical fibre technology? How do optical fibre works?
Fiber optics, or optical fibers, are long, thin strands of carefully drawn glass about the diameter of a human hair. These strands are arranged in bundles called optical cables. We rely on them to transmit light signals over long distances. At Read More …
DMPQ- Why Raja Ram Mohan Roy was called the Father of Modern India.
He was the Pioneer social reformer of 19th century. He introduced various reforms which rusted the Indian society for long. The evils of past were haunting modernisation past and has kept virtually half of the population at the mercy of Read More …
DMPQ- . The role of individual MPs have diminished over the years and as it result healthy constructive debate on policy issues are not closely witnessed. How far can this be attributed to the anti defection law which was legislated but with different intention.
Anti defection was brought up by the 52nd amendment act which brought changes in the 4 article and added X schedule of the constitution. The main aim was to prevent defection, when one member leave a political party and joins Read More …
DMPQ- Discuss different types of Mountain landforms.
Weathering, water, elevation, sinking, and erosion of the soil are constantly shaping the surface of the Earth. It doesn’t really happen overnight but takes hundreds and thousands of years for us to notice these changes. These are the natural processes that lead to various formations Read More …
DMPQ- Write a short note on the circulatory system.
The circulatory system consists of three independent systems that work together: the heart (cardiovascular), lungs (pulmonary), and arteries, veins, coronary and portal vessels (systemic). The system is responsible for the flow of blood, nutrients, oxygen and other gases, and as Read More …
DMPQ- What are the challenges in the development of the Inland waterways in India.
Inland waterways is an important mode of transport for any economy. Inland water transport contribute just 1% of the total freight and as the data suggest it is underutilised as in other countries the proportion of freight is relatively high. Read More …
DMPQ- Throw light on the significance of the Champaran satyagraha in the Indian National freedom struggle.
The Champaran Satyagraha was the combination of an elements of extra-constitutional struggle as well as the employment of moral force against an adversary, an exemplar of the rule of law; and the use of compromise as a gambit. It marked Read More …
DMPQ- Autonomous functioning of CAG is an important part to keep our democracy vibrant. Discuss the provisions provided in the constitution to have free functioning of CAG.
Comptroller and Auditor general is a constitutional body sanctioned by article 148 of the constitution. Its work is to audit the expenditure incurred by government of India, Government of state from consolidated fund of India, Contingency fund of India, Public Read More …
25.01.20 Jharkhand (JPSC) Daily Current Affairs
JHARKHAND SIT to investigate killings Chief Minister Shri. Hemant Soren held a high-level review meeting with the Chief Secretary, Additional Chief Secretary, home, DG Police and other officers of the Police Department at the Jharkhand Ministry over the brutal killing Read More …
DMPQ- ABO Blood group system.
The basis of ABO grouping is of two antigens- Antigen A and Antigen B. The ABO grouping system is classified into four types based on the presence or absence of antigens on red blood cells surface and plasma antibodies. Group Read More …
DMPQ- What are the safeguards provided in the constitution for effective functioning of CAG?
Since auditing is a task of impartial evaluation of the performance of governmental functions, it requires autonomy for the CAG. Constitution has thereby secured independence via following provisions: He is appointed by the President by a warrant under his hand Read More …
DMPQ- The development of modern education can be attributed to British government. Comment
Modern education in India is given by British Government. They were the first who gave institutionalisation to Modern education. They through their policies brought secular and modern elements to the education system. The chronological development of Education during the British Read More …
DMPQ- Inclusive growth is the major model to be focus by developing economies to achieve overall development. What are the characteristics of inclusive growth.
Economic growth is inclusive when growth percolates to all the sectors of the economy and the development is not concentrated to certain pockets but in all region. The growth should reduce the inequality between the rich and the poor. SALIENT Read More …
DMPQ- Why Jute mill Industry are located in West Bengal. Enumerate the factors.
The jute industries are majorly located in eastern region of the country. About 25% of the workforce are enrolled in the jute industry. 80% of the industries are in West Bengal only. The reasons for the high concentration of Jute Read More …
DMPQ- Explain the functioning of microwave.
Microwave ovens are so quick and efficient because they channel heat energy directly to the molecules (tiny particles) inside food. Microwaves heat food like the sun heats your face—by radiation. A microwave is much like the electromagnetic waves that zap through the air from TV and radio transmitters. It’s Read More …
02.01.20 Jharkhand (JPSC) Daily Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL Golden Globes Awards :2020 Best Motion Picture – Drama: 1917 Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama: Renee Zellweger, (Judy) Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama: Joaquin Phoenix, (Joker) Best Motion Picture – Musical or Read More …
DMPQ- Write a short note on the GDP deflator.
The GDP deflator, also called implicit price deflator, is a measure of inflation. It is the ratio of the value of goods and services an economy produces in a particular year at current prices to that of prices that prevailed Read More …
DMPQ- Family as an institution is getting affected by the changes in society. Discuss the changes in the family and the causes of the changes.
Family is a smallest basic social unit which performs various functions like biological, psychological, economical etc. The form and the characteristics of the families are changing. Changes: Joint family to nuclear family. Concept of single mother, single father. Supreme court Read More …
DMPQ- Why our constitutional makers adopted parliamentary form of government?
The Parliamentary system of government refers to “a system of government having the real executive power vested in a cabinet composed of members of the legislature who are individually and collectively responsible to the legislature. Reasons for adopting Parliamentary government Read More …
DMPQ- What were the major reasons for the decline of traditional Indian handicrafts Industries after reaching zenith in Mughal era?
The Indian handicrafts that had made the country famous, collapsed under the colonial rule. There was a sudden and quick collapse of the urban handicrafts which had for centuries made India’s name a byword in the markets of the entire Read More …
01.01.20 Jharkhand (JPSC) Daily Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL Year 2020 Designated as Year of Nurse and Midwife World Health Organization (WHO) designated 2020 as the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife to honor the 200th birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale. The World Health Organization (WHO) is the collaborating partner Read More …
DMPQ- Write a short note on the concept of Rule of law?
The term “Rule of Law” is derived from the French phrase ‘La Principe de Legality’ (the principle of legality) which refers to a government based on principles of law and not of men. The DICEY’S THEORY of the Rule of Read More …
DMPQ- Economic reforms of 1991 had positive results on Indian economy. Comment
In 1991, India launched a process of economic reforms in response to a fiscal and balance-of-payments (BoP) crisis. The reforms and the related programmes are still going on with changing emphasis and dimensions. The economic reform programme, that India launched, Read More …
DMPQ- Comment on the village administration of chola empire.
In the annals of history of India, there were so many empires with large administration such as Mauryans, Guptas, etc. Unlike them Cholas had a well-organized administration with an element of self-government at local level which can be seen reminiscent Read More …
DMPQ- What were the reasons for the rise in militant nationalism?
The last decade of 19th century and the early years of the 20th century saw the rise of the group of young nationalists who were increasingly getting critical to the methods and ideology of early nationalists. Reasons for the emergence Read More …
DMPQ- Comment on the utility of recently launched satellite GSAT-30.
India’s latest communication satellite GSAT-30 was successfully launched from the Spaceport in French Guiana. With a lift-off mass of 3357 kg, GSAT-30 will provide continuity to operational services on some of the in-orbit satellites. GSAT-30 derives its heritage from ISRO’s Read More …
DMPQ- Bharatmala Project.
The Ministry of road transport and highways has taken up detailed review of NHs network with a view to develop the road connectivity to Border areas, development of Coastal roads including road connectivity for Non-Major ports, improvement in the efficiency Read More …
DMPQ- Solar energy can be developed as an alternative to the conventional source of energy. Comment
India’s geographical location of it being in tropical zone make it potent solar energy power house. As per Ministry of New and Renewable Energy or MNRE with about 300 clear and sunny days in a year, the calculated solar energy Read More …
DMPQ- What do you understand by the term quantam computing?
Quantum computing is paving the way for the development of fifth generation of computers. It scores over existing computing methods by performing more efficient algorithms than traditional computing. Quantum computing relies on quantum physics by taking advantage of certain quantum Read More …
DMPQ- What is interim budget?
Interim Budget, also known as ‘a vote on account’, essentially means that the government seeks the approval of Parliament for meeting expenditure for the first four months of the fisca l year (April-March) — paying salaries, ongoing programmes in various Read More …
DMPQ- What is the procedure for the formation of legislative council?
Legislative Council or Vidhan Parishad is the upper house in bicameral legislatures in some states of India. Article 169 of the constitution of India deals with the creation or abolition of State Legislative Councils. The power of abolition and creation Read More …
31.12.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Daily Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL India likely to surpass Germany to become the fourth-largest economy in 2026: Report India will overtake Germany to become the fourth-largest economy in the world by the year 2026. According to a report by the UK-based Centre for Read More …
29-30.12.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Daily Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL UN declares Malala decade’s ‘most famous teenager’ The UN has declared Pakistani education activist and Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai as “the most famous teenager in the world” in its ‘Decade in Review’ report. In 2014, Malala became the Read More …
28.12.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Daily Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL ‘World’s oldest rhino’ dies in Tanzania A female black rhino, Fausta, who was believed to be the world’s oldest rhino has died at the age of 57 in a Tanzanian conservation area. Fausta died of natural causes in Read More …
27.12.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Daily Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL UN gives green light to draft treaty to combat cybercrime UN General Assembly approved it will start the process of drafting a new international treaty to combat cybercrime over objections from the European Union, the United States, and other Read More …
26.12.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Daily Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL Russia ‘only country in world’ with hypersonic weapons Russia is the only country in the world that has hypersonic weapons- weapons that travel faster than Mach5 (~6174kmph) and have the capability to manoeuvre during the entire flight. The Read More …
DMPQ: Write a short note on ease of doing business rank.
The Ease of Doing Business Rank (EODB) is a measure of an economy’s position to the best regulatory practices. Though World Bank used to publish the ‘Doing Business’ reports from 2003, the ranking of economies started only from 2006. The Read More …