The hill ranges of the Western Ghats, a global biodiversity hotspot, extend along the west coast of India from the river Tapti in the north to the southern tip of India. Their positioning makes the Western Ghats biologically rich Read More …
Month: July 2020
DMPQ- Discuss the effect of COVID-19 on Hospitality Industry.
The hospitality industry is a broad category of fields within the service industry that includes lodging, food and drink service, event planning, theme parks, and transportation. It includes hotels, restaurants and bars. CoVID affect: Loss of business and loss of Read More …
DMPQ- Poor representation of women in elected bodies is a major hurdle in Women empowerment. Do you agree with the statement.
India stood 149th in a 2019 list of 193 countries ranked by the percentage of elected women representatives in their national parliaments. In more than six decades till 2014, as women’s share in India’s population remained at 48.5%, the share Read More …
DMPQ- Write short note on Regionalism.
Regionalism is defined as a feeling of loyalty to a particular part of a country and a wish for it to be more politically independent. It is not just a territorial unit but a culmination of socio-economic and political factors. Read More …
DMPQ- Home rule movement played a pivotal role in the Indian Freedom struggle. Comment
Significance of the movement: It gave a new life to the passive state of freedom struggle after swadeshi movement. Its methodology of organising meetings, seminars, lantern lectures lead to the infusing of Nationalism among masses. It prepared masses for upcoming Read More …
DMPQ- Why Assam and Bihar state are more prone to floods?
Apart from incessant rainfall during the monsoon, there are many contributory factors, natural and man-made. At the crux is the very nature of the river Brahmaputra —dynamic and unstable. Its 580,000 sq km basin spreads over four countries: China, India, Read More …
DMPQ- Write down the features of UPI 2.0
Unified payment interface project is to move the country towards a more cashless model. The objective is to achieve financial inclusion. New features in UPI 2.0 Linking of overdraft account – Apart from the savings and current accounts, the UPI Read More …
DMPQ- Compare and contrast Asokan Pillar and Achaemenian Pillar.
Asokan pillar Achaemenian Pillar. Smooth surface of Pillar Persian pillars are fluted Monolithic Built of separate segments Free standing pillar Were part of some larger architectural scheme, composed of too many parts shape and ornamentation of the Maurya lotus Read More …
DMPQ- Convalescent plasma therapy
Convalescent plasma (kon-vuh-LES-unt PLAZ-muh) therapy is an experimental treatment that some doctors are using for people with severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). No drug has been proved to be safe and effective for treating COVID-19. People who’ve recovered from COVID-19 have Read More …
21-07.2020 Daily JPSC Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Heavy blow to saplings of mango and sagwan at Dalma wildlife sanctuary The absence of showers over the last two weeks has dealt a heavy blow to saplings of mango and sagwan at Dalma wildlife sanctuary. Bamboo is the Read More …
DMPQ- Indian constitution is a living document. Comment
Indian constitution is a sacred document but not a static one. It allows changes if the demand is made by the society. Indian constitution is not envisaged to be rigid it was made flexible enough to be accommodative of the Read More …
19-20-07.2020 Daily JPSC Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Monsoon becomes weak over Jharkhand South West monsoon has become weak over Jharkhand as the trough has shifted north towards the foothills of Himalaya absence of rainfall during the past few days has pushed up the deficit figure to Read More …
DMPQ- PM National relief fund.
Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) was established entirely with public contributions and does not get any budgetary support. PMNRF accepts voluntary contributions from Individuals, Organizations, Trusts, Companies and Institutions etc. All contributions towards PMNRF are exempt from Income Tax Read More …
DMPQ- What do you understand by the term Civil service neutrality?
Civil service neutrality means that civil servants must be non-partisan. They must serve whoever is the elected government of the day. They must be responsible and responsive to the government’s policies. They must obey the lawful political wishes of whomever Read More …
DMPQ- Difference between IPO and FPO.
IPO is an abbreviation of Initial Public Offer. FPO is an abbreviation of a Follow-On Public Offer. Key Difference: IPO vs. FPO IPO is the first public issue of the shares of a private company that is going public whereas Read More …
DMPQ- What do you understand by the doctrine of separation of power.
Separation of powers is a doctrine of constitutional law under which the three branches of government (executive, legislative, and judicial) are kept separate. This is also known as the system of checks and balances, because each branch is given certain Read More …
DMPQ- Vesara style of Architecture.
These style is also called as the Deccan style as most of the temples of this Temple architecture style are found in Deccan region. Characteristics: It is a hybridized style formed by combining features of both Dravida and Nagara Style Read More …
18-07.2020 Daily JPSC Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Manihari-Sahibganj bridge National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has issued the work order for the ambitious Manihari- Sahibganj four-lane bridge over the Ganga. While Manihari is in Katihar district, Sahibganj is in neighbouring Jharkhand. The total length of the Read More …
17-07.2020 Daily JPSC Current Affairs
JHARKHAND 4 govt buildings converted to Covid care centres The state government converted four government buildings into Covid care centres in Ranchi on Saturday and averted a situation that could have led to a major crisis due to shortage of Read More …
16-07.2020 Daily JPSC Current Affairs
International World Youth Skills Day-15 July The United Nations, at its General Assembly in November 2014, declared 15 July as World Youth Skills Day. Prime Minister, on the occasion of World Youth Skills Day, exhorts Youth to Skill, Reskill and Read More …
DMPQ- Truman Doctrine
With the Truman Doctrine, President Harry S. Truman established that the United States would provide political, military and economic assistance to all democratic nations under threat from external or internal authoritarian forces. The Truman Doctrine effectively reoriented U.S. foreign policy, Read More …
DMPQ- Comment on the relevance of Non Aligned movement.
The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) is a group of states which are not formally aligned with or against any major power bloc. As of 2012, the movement has 120 members. The organization was founded in Belgrade in 1961, and was largely Read More …
DMPQ- What is the objective behind the launch of National Career service?
????????National Career Service is a Five Year Mission Mode Project launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister on 20th July, 2015. The project is being implemented by the Directorate General of Employment, Ministry of Labour & Employment. National Career Service (NCS) Read More …
DMPQ- RT PCR method
Real time RT-PCR (reverse transcription–polymerase chain reaction) is now one of the most accurate laboratory methods for detecting, tracking, and studying the coronavirus. RT-PCR is a nuclear-derived method for detecting the presence of specific genetic material from any pathogen, including Read More …
DMPQ- Write a short note on Pabna revolt.
Pabna Peasant Uprising (1873-76) was a resistance movement by the peasants (“Ryots”) against the lords of the lands in Bengal (“zamindars”) in the Yusufshahi pargana (now the Sirajganj District, Bangladesh) in Pabna. The Pabna rebellion was different from most contemporary Read More …
15-07.2020 Daily JPSC Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Jharkhand maps skill sets of 3.06 lakh migrants A survey of 4.56 lakh migrant workers of Jharkhand has revealed that 3.06 lakh are skilled, primarily in agriculture and animal husbandry. As many as 7.5 lakh migrants returned to Jharkhand Read More …
14-07.2020 Daily JPSC Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Water Sharing with Bihar The Mohammadganj barrage is attached to North Koyal Water Reservoir, popularly called Mandal dam, located in Latehar district of Jharkhand. Here, the water is retained and Bihar gets a major share of the water in Read More …
12-13-07.2020 Daily JPSC Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Buried treasure in Palamau Land levelling hits buried treasure in Palamau Urn with 102 ancient coins of unknown origin buried deep inside a field found in Naudeeha village 80 coins out of 102 have a single line in Arabic, Read More …
DMPQ-PARIVESH
PARIVESH is a web based, role based workflow application which has been developed for online submission and monitoring of the proposals submitted by the proponents for seeking Environment, Forest, Wildlife and CRZ Clearances from Central, State and district level authorities. Read More …
DMPQ-Differentiate between the reform and revivalist movement.
While the reformist movements strived to change the fundamental system and structures of the society through gradual changes within the existing institutions; revivalist movements tended to revive former customs or practices and thus take the society back to the glorious Read More …
DMPQ-Government has announced a new organisation IN-SPACe, a part of reforms. Discuss the impact of establishment of such organisation.
The new Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), which is expected to be functional within six months, will assess the needs and demands of private players, including educational and research institutions, and, explore ways to accommodate these requirements Read More …
DMPQ-Maha Navy Connect 2020.
An expedition, to promote the maritime heritage of India and spread awareness about Coastal Security amongst the coastal communities in Maharashtra, was launched by the Indian Navy on 05 January 2020 from the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai. The expedition extends from Read More …
DMPQ-Light Combat Aircraft.
India’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) together with its variants, is the smallest and lightest Multi-Role Supersonic Fighter Aircraft of its class. This single engine, Compound-Delta-Wing, Tailless Aircraft is designed and developed by ADA with HAL as the principal partner along Read More …
DMPQ-VAJRA scheme
VAJRA Faculty Scheme has been conceptualized to bring an international dimension to the R&D ecosystem of India by leveraging overseas scientists’ expertise to the Indian research framework. The Objectives of the Scheme are: To tap the expertise of International Read More …
DMPQ-What are the functions of Central zoo authority?
The main objective of this authority is to complement and strengthen the national effort in conservation of the rich biodiversity of the country, particularly the fauna as per the national zoo policy,1998. The functions of Central zoo authority are Read More …
DMPQ-The judiciary has been the nation’s moral conscience, speaking truth to political power, upholding the rights of citizens, mediating Centre-state conflicts, providing justice to the rich and poor alike. But still Judiciary is Craving for reforms. Comment
The judiciary must reform as the task of dispensing justice is growing bigger and bigger. The delay in justice delivery, non-accessibility of justice to poor are some of the issues which are being faced by citizens. There are following reforms Read More …
DMPQ-Prime Minister Employment generation Programme.
The scheme is implemented by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) functioning as the nodal agency at the national level. At the state level, the scheme is implemented through State KVIC Directorates, State Khadi and Village Industries Boards (KVIBs), District Read More …
DMPQ-What were the causes of intellectual awakening during mahajanpada era?
Causes of intellectual awakening: State formation and the rigidity of the Vedic religion constrained the liberty of thought and action. A revolt against religious practice of following dogmas found its articulation in heterodox sects. As the Vedic religion had Read More …
DMPQ- Write a short note on Infrastructure sector.
Infrastructure sector is a key driver for the Indian economy. The sector is highly responsible for propelling India’s overall development and enjoys intense focus from Government for initiating policies that would ensure time-bound creation of world class infrastructure in the Read More …
DMPQ-Comment on the Public health care system in India.
The three most important features of the Indian health care system are: Low levels of public spending: Between 1996-97 and 2005-06, total government spending on health was stagnant at about 1 percent of GDP, and the public expenditure elasticity with Read More …
DMPQ-What is a heat wave and what might be the reasons for high frequency of heat waves?
India Meteorological Department (IMD) uses temperature data from surface observatories to track heat waves. IMD also uses various numerical weather prediction models to track and predict occurrence and intensity of Heat Waves. The following criteria are used for defining severity Read More …
DMPQ-Write a short note on National Biodiversity authority.
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) was established in 2003 by the Central Government to implement India’s Biological Diversity Act (2002). The NBA is a Statutory body and that performs facilitative, regulatory and advisory function for Government of India on issue Read More …
DMPQ-What was the status of society on the eve of Indian renaissance?
Society on the eve of Reform movements: Depressing Social condition the condition of women was deplorable. The practice of sati came in for particular condemnation. The division of society according to birth resulting in the caste system was also criticized. The development of Read More …
DMPQ- Saras Mk2
Saras Mk2 It is a light transport aircraft which is indigenously developed by National Aerospace Laboratory (NAL) The 19-seater aircraft, developed with a target cost of ?50 crore, is at least 20-25% lower in cost than other aircraft in the Read More …
DMPQ- Operation Samundra setu.
Indian Navy has launched Operation “Samudra Setu” – meaning “Sea Bridge”, as a part of national effort to repatriate Indian citizens from overseas. Indian Naval Ships Jalashwa and Magar are presently enroute to the port of Malè, Republic of Maldives Read More …
DMPQ- ZARDOZI art
Zardozi embroidery is beautiful metal embroidery, which once used to embellish the attire of the Kings and the royals in India. It was also used to adorn walls of the royal tents, scabbards, wall hangings and the paraphernalia of regal Read More …
DMPQ- Short note on rental housing scheme.
Affordable rental housing scheme for urban poor including migrants was launched under the aegis of Pradhan mantri awas Yojana. Under this development, government-funded housing in urban areas/cities will be converted into Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (ARHCs). This will be through Read More …
DMPQ- Write down the impact of COVId-19 on education sector?
The impact of Covid-19 on education sector are as follows: Closing down of schools, colleges, universities due to the pandemic. Postponement of graduation and degree exams. Focus on e learning and Tele classes. Inter country migration of student got hampered Read More …
DMPQ- What do you understand by the following term: a) Finger 4 and Finger 8 b) LAC
Finger 4 and finger 8: The spurs of the mountain range on the northern bank of the Pangong Tso jut towards the lake like a palm, with the protrusions looking like fingers. They are demarcated on the maps as Read More …
DMPQ- Privatisation of Indian Railways has its own merits and demerits. Comment
Positives: Introduction of modern technology. The improvement in technology will also mean that coaches that now require maintenance after running 4,000 km will need maintenance after every 40,000 km, which translates to either once or twice a month. Reduction Read More …