Jharkhand PCS

Some of the technologies will play important role in the Fourth Industrial Revolution are as follows: Artificial intelligence  AI defines computers that can think like humans. They can recognize complex patterns, process information, draw conclusions, and make recommendations. AI has many applications, from spotting patterns in huge piles of unstructured data to powering the autocorrect … Read more

The Company introduced the Permanent Settlement in 1793. Cornwallis was the Governor-General of India at that time. By the terms of the settlement, the rajas and taluqdars were recognised as zamindars. They were asked to collect rent from the peasants and pay revenue to the Company. The amount to be paid was fixed permanently – … Read more

There are several direct and indirect instruments that are used for implementing monetary policy. Repo Rate The (fixed) interest rate at which the Reserve Bank provides overnight liquidity to banks against the collateral of government and other approved securities under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF). Reverse Repo Rate The (fixed) interest rate at which the … Read more

The internet of things (IoT) is a concept that describes the idea of everyday physical objects being connected to the internet. In the Internet of Things, the connected devices should be able to identify themselves to other devices. Simply put, this is the concept of basically connecting any device with an ON and OFF switch … Read more

The Boxer Rebellion or Yihetuan Movement was a violent xenophobic and anti-Christian movement which took place in China towards the end of the Qing dynasty between 1898 and 1900. It was initiated by the Militia United in Righteousness (Yihetuan), known in English as the “Boxers”, and was motivated by proto-nationalist sentiments and opposition to foreign … Read more

The Berlin Wall was a barrier that existed from 1961 through 1989, constructed by the German Democratic Republic (GDR, East Germany). Fall of the Berlin Wall (1989) is a major event in European History. The policies of restructuring and openness initiated by Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev paved way for the destruction of the symbolic physical … Read more

JHARKHAND Jharkhand aims to double green power target set by Centre If things move in the right direction, Jharkhand is going to be a hub of green power in the years to come. While the Renewable Power Obligation (RPO) of 2,005 MW comprising 1,995 MW solar power and 10 MW small hydel power set by … Read more

JHARKHAND Budget Session from Feb 26 to March 23 The Budget Session of Jharkhand Assembly will begin on February 26 and the State Budget will be tabled on March 3, the State Cabinet decided. The budget session will continue till March 23, the Cabinet decided. This will be the second state budget tabled by the … Read more

JHARKHAND Union Budget: State likely to receive Rs 3,000 cr less from central share   Jharkhand is staring at a likely loss of Rs 3,000 crore, after Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed a reduction in central shares while tabling the Union Budget.   Earlier, state used to get 42% of the total revenues that were … Read more

JHARKHAND State achieves below 50 per cent vaccination target   Jharkhand achieved less than 50 per cent of its vaccination target for the first time since the launch of the nationwide vaccination programme against Covid-19 virus on January 16, figures shared by the National Health Mission (NHM) revealed, further highlighting that more than 8,600 of … Read more

JHARKHAND Jharkhand: Banna Gupta lauds health department efforts to eradicate polio   State health minister Banna Gupta launched the pulse polio drive in Jharkhand for this year.   During the launch, he administered two drops of the vaccine to a one-year-old child in the Steel City.   He said the target of the drive is to immunise over 60 lakh kids within the age group of 0-5 years … Read more

JHARKHAND Jharkhand seeks infra, jobs push, tax cut in Budget   Jharkhand is hoping for an increase in central shares to reboot rural and urban infrastructure projects in the state, enhance market liquidity to boost jobs, expand exemption limits in taxation for the salaried class and better connectivity of aerial and train routes to different destinations … Read more

JHARKHAND Jharkhand economists seek special relief packages from Union Budget   Economists in Jharkhand say they are expecting special relief packages in this year’s Union Budget to tackle humanitarian crises faced by migrants and others in the state after the Covid-19-induced lockdown.   Noted economist Jean Dreze said the government will have to think of strong and robust measures … Read more

JHARKHAND ECR ranked second best Zonal Railways, says GM on R-Day   East Central Railway has been ranked second in the half-yearly review of the performance of the Zonal Railways by the Indian Railways.   By the month of December of the current financial year, East Central Railway has received a total initial income of … Read more

JHARKHAND Govt planning to set up eco-retreats to boost pandemic-battered tourism sector   Following in the footsteps of Odisha government which set up eco-retreats recently, the Jharkhand tourism department is now planning to do the same across multiple locations in an effort to boost the pandemic-battered sector.   Eco-retreat is an experience for travellers that includes glamping and enjoying local cuisines, … Read more

JHARKHAND Guv inaugurates creativity centre in Ranchi University   Governor Droupadi Murmu inaugurated a creativity centre in Ranchi University (RU) and a model degree college at Ghaghra block in Gumla district via video conferencing. Later in the day, she also inaugurated a women’s college at Senha block in Lohardaga district.   The centre comprises a studio and a 150-seater … Read more

JHARKHAND State to reserve 75% jobs for locals in private sector: CM   Chief Minister Hemant Soren, unfurling the national flag at sub capital Dumka on Republic Day, said that his government will soon formulate a new domicile policy and reserve 75% jobs in the private sector for the people of the state. He also … Read more