JHARKHAND With 100 % sanitation coverage, State constructs 33.44 lakh toilets Under Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (SBM–G) 8,99,15,014 of individual Household Latrines (IHHLs) have been constructed since October 2, 2014 to December 20, 2018 in the country. The Read More …
Month: December 2018
27.12.18 Jharkhand(JPSC) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND MSME ecosystem changing in J’khand’ Based on the response from industries, many of the initiatives undertaken by the Government of Jharkhand have been able to effect a tangible change in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) ecosystem Read More …
DMPQ: what is environment impact assessment? Why it is conducted? (Envt.)
It is a study to evaluate and identify the predictable environmental consequences and the best combination of economic and environmental costs and benefits of the proposed project. On the basis of EIA, an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is prepared, which Read More …
DMPQ: Comment on the relevance of State Legislative Council. (Polity)
It has not been conceived on the principle of equality of the houses. It is the secondary chamber of state legislature unlike the Rajya sabha which is the second house of the parliament. It cannot amend or reject Read More …
DMPQ: Outline the provisions of charter act 1833. (history)
The Governor-General of Bengal was re-designated as the Governor-General of India. This made Lord William Bentinck the first Governor-General of India. Thus, the country’s administration was unified under one control. The Governors of Bombay and Madras lost their legislative Read More …
26.12.18 Jharkhand(JPSC) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND First E-toilet inaugurated at Ranchi Rly Station The first of its kind e-toilet was inaugurated at Ranchi Railway Station recently. Launched as a pilot project, the e-toilet is a fully automated toilet and can be used by Read More …
DMPQ: Industrial efficiency is a key to sound economy. In this contest discuss the key initiative taken by India to boost industrial performance. ( economoy)
Make in India : This programme was launched on 25th September which aims at making India a global hub for manufacturing, research and innovation and integral part of the global chain. The GoI has identified 10 ‘Champion sectors’ that Read More …
DMPQ: What is Tsunami? What are the causes of Tsunami? (Geography)
Tsunami is a Japanese word for “Harbour wave”. They are also known as seismic sea waves. They are very long-wavelength water waves in oceans or seas. They are commonly referred to as tidal waves because of long wavelengths, although the Read More …
25.12.18 Jharkhand(JPSC) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND · Jharkhand History : Nagvanshi Administrative system ð Nagvanshi Administrative system was based on the Kinship.Nag dynasty evolved out form the rudimentary state form through the interplay of both primary and secondary process of state formation.The elements of primary Read More …
23-24.12.18 Jharkhand(JPSC) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND · Dedicated warehouses for EVMs soon in State ð The State Government has planned to build warehouse in every district to store electronic voting machines (EVM) which are presently kept in adhoc buildings like colleges and market complexes. ð Read More …
22.12.18 Jharkhand(JPSC) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Geo tagging of all hand pumps in State on anvil In a bid to ensure that there is no false reporting and demand of funds for repair of tube wells and hand pumps, Drinking Water and Sanitation department Read More …
21.12.18 Jharkhand(JPSC) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Jharkhand team to study Rythu Bandhu After taking a leaf out of Rythu Bandhu by unveiling a similar scheme, the Jharkhand government is sending a team of IAS officers to study how the farmers’ investment support scheme is being implemented Read More …
20.12.18 Jharkhand(JPSC) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Centre sanctions Rs 315cr for village road construction The Union government on Thursday sanctioned Rs 315.73 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna (PMGSY) to Jharkhand for construction of pucca roads and bridges interlinking its villages. Since inception of PMGSY Read More …
DMPQ: What are vishakha guidelines? ( Acts)
These were laid down by the Supreme Court in a judgment in 1997. This was on a case filed by women’s rights groups, one of which was Vishaka. They had filed a public interest litigation over the alleged gang-rape of Read More …
DMPQ: Outline the provisions of Charter Act of 1793. (History)
It was the act of the British Parliament which renewed the charter issued to the British East India Company(EIC) and continued the Company’s rule in India. Company’s trade monopoly was continued for further 20 years. The governor general was Read More …
DMPQ: What is law commission? Outline its importance. (Polity)
Law commission is neither a constitutional nor a statutory body. It is truly an ad hoc and advisory body whose work is to do research and make recommendations for law reforms such as amendments and updations of prevalent and inherited Read More …
DMPQ: Challenges in logistics are main concern for Indian trade. Comment. (Economy)
According to the recent economic survey, the problems associated with logistics are the main concern for India trade and they are reducing the competitiveness by increasing the cost. Some key challenges are as follows: High cost of logistics-impacting competitiveness Read More …
DMPQ: Sustainable development goals 11 states that make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable. Discuss the step taken by the government to upgrade the urban amenities and give some solutions to address the problem of urban surge. (Envt.)
According to Census 2011, 377.1 million Indian comprising 31.16 per cent of the country population live in urban areas. India’s urban populations is projected to grow to about 600 millions by 2031. Hence this urban surge has to be addressed Read More …
19.12.18 Jharkhand(JPSC) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Jharkhand govt to give farmers Rs 5,000 per acre aid every year The state government will provide Rs 5,000 per acre to farmers who own less than five acres of land every year. The money will not be Read More …
18.12.18 Jharkhand(JPSC) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Jharkhand to form commission for tribals Chief minister Raghubar Das announced to constitute a state commission for tribals on lines of SC/ST commission at the Centre, provision for which will be introduced in the next financial year. The Read More …
16-17.12.18 Jharkhand(JPSC) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND NABARD estimates Rs 23,746 cr credit potential for State The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) put credit potential for the State at Rs 23,746 crore for the financial year 2019-20. The credit potential was disclosed Read More …
DMPQ: What is the doctrine of check and balances? (Polity)
This doctrine originated under the US constitution, like the theory of separation of power its objective is also to secure the liberty of the people and limit the authority of the government. Its inclusion in the constitution is an acknowledgement Read More …
DMPQ: What are critical infrastructure? Explain with examples. ( Economy)
Critical infrastructure is a term used by the governments to describe assets that are essential for the functioning of a society and economy. The term Critical infrastructure has been widely adopted to distinguish those infrastructure elements that, if significantly damaged Read More …
DMPQ: Give an outline on the provisions of charter act of 1813. (history)
The Charter Act of 1813 passed by the British Parliament renewed the East India Company’s charter for another 20 years. This is also called the East India Company Act, 1813. This act is important in that it defined for the Read More …
DMPQ: Recently, loksabha passed the surrogacy(regulation ) bill. Discuss the features of the bill. (Acts/Bills)
The Law Commission of India, in its 228th Report, had recommended prohibition of commercial surrogacy by enacting a suitable legislation. The statement of objects and reasons of the Bill says “Due to lack of legislation to regulate surrogacy, practice of surrogacy Read More …
DMPQ: What is surrogacy, surrogate mother and intended couple? Explain its different types? (science)
Surrogacy is a practise in which surrogate mother agrees to carry and give birth to child for intended couples. Surrogacy, also known as womb for rent.Surrogate mother is a woman who bears a child for another couple, inspires hope in Read More …
DMPQ: What is Organic farming
Concept of organic farming, seed certification Organic farming is an alternative agricultural system which originated early in the 20th century in reaction to rapidly changing farming practices. Organic farming continues to be developed by various organic agriculture organizations today. It Read More …
DMPQ: Analyze why Indian economy is considered as planned developing economy.
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 Read More …
DMPQ: Discuss applications of science and technology in social and economic development.
Science and Technology hold the key to the progress and development of any nation. Technology plays a Fundamental role in wealth creation, improvement of the quality of life and real economic growth and transformation in any society. The role Read More …
DMPQ: Write a critical essay on basic assumptions and utilities of the directive principles of state policy as provided by the Constitution of India.
An important feature of the constitution is the Directive Principles of State Policy. Although the Directive Principles are asserted to be “fundamental in the governance of the country,” they are not legally enforceable. Instead, they are guidelines for creating a Read More …
DMPQ: Discuss special features of Jute Industry of India
The Jute industry occupies an important place in the national economy of India. It is one of the major industries in the eastern region, particularly in West Bengal. Jute, the golden fibre, meets all the standards for ‘safe’ packaging in Read More …
15.12.18 Jharkhand(JPSC) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Govt to raise pension for widow, old & divyangs to Rs 1000: CM Chief Minister Raghubar Das said that the pension amount for beneficiaries under Old Age, Divyang and Widow categories will be raised to Rs 1,000 from Read More …
14.12.18 Jharkhand(JPSC) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Govt to start ‘One Stop Crisis’ centres The much needed assistance for women in distress – ‘One Stop Crisis’ centre project will be soon expanded in Jharkhand. The recent decision of the Apex Court to States and Union Read More …
13.12.18 Jharkhand(JPSC) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND · Taurian World gets no1 tag Taurian World School has been ranked No.1 in Jharkhand and Ranchi and Ranked amongst Top 20 Day cum Boarding Schools in India during the India’s School Merit Awards 2018. All the Read More …
12.12.18 Jharkhand(JPSC) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND State faces shortage of 228 MW of power Electricity supply across the State continued to remain dismal due to unending shut down one unit of the Tenughat Thermal Power Station is facing in the want of coal. Just Read More …
DMPQ: Why pitt’s act was passed by the British Parliament? Give an account of its provisions.
The act was passed to correct the defects of the regulating act. This act resulted in dual control of British possessions in India by the British government and the Company with the final authority resting with the government. This act Read More …
DMPQ: What are the efforts taken by Central government to control inflation? (economics)
Advisories are being issued, to state govt. to take strict action against hoarding and black marketing and effectively enforcing the essential commodities act,1980 for commodities in short supply. Regular review meeting on price and availability situation, inter ministerial committee, Read More …
DMPQ: What are the characteristics of a written constitution?( Polity)
1) the provisions is codified into a single legal document. Provisions means the schedule, parts, articles are clearly defined in a single article. 2) It is a enacted constitution. It has been brought into existence by a Read More …
DMPQ: Explain the following terms:(Science)
A) Patents: This refers to innovations – new or improved product and processes which are meant for industrial applications. This is a territorial right which requires registration for a limited time. Patent is a contract between an inventor as an Read More …
DMPQ: In recent years, the national capital Delhi and adjoining areas have experienced alarmingly poor air quality starting winter. What are the possible solutions to address this situation? ( envt.)
The solution can be divided under two heads one short term and other medium and long term solutions. SHORT term solutions: Strict enforcement through heavy penalties on agriculture waste burning using based tools detecting fires Incentive to farmers for not Read More …
11.12.18 Jharkhand(JPSC) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Centre sanctions Rs 315cr for village road construction The Union government on Thursday sanctioned Rs 315.73 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna (PMGSY) to Jharkhand for construction of pucca roads and bridges interlinking its villages. Rural engineering organization (REO) Read More …
DMPQ: As India emerges as one of the world ‘s largest economies, it needs to gradually move from being a net consumer of knowledge to becoming a net producer. Discuss the issue attached with Expenditure on Science and Technology?
Issues attached : As a proportion of GDP expenditure on Science and Tech has been stagnated. It is between 0.6-0.7% of GDP over the past two decades. Expenditure is skewed in favour of Atomic energy, space, earth science , Read More …
DMPQ: What are the reasons for the passing of regulating act, 1773?( History)
The East India Company was in severe financial crisis and had asked a loan of 1 million pounds from the British government in 1772. Allegations of corruption and nepotism were rampant against company officials. There was a terrible famine in Read More …
DMPQ: What are the possible reasons for the delay and pendency of cases in courts?( Polity)
According to a study there are atleast one million cases are pending in 6 High courts. The average life span of such cases is 3-10 years. The possible reasons for the delay and pendency of cases are: Overloading of cases. Read More …
DMPQ: Outline the provisions of Child labour( Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 2016?( Acts)
India law regulates employment of children. Children below 14 cannot work in any occupations except as a child artist and in a family business. 2) Adolescents between 14 and 18 are prohibited from working in any hazardous or dangerous Read More …
DMPQ: Maintaining healthy relationship in international affair is always a concern. In this context discuss the major concerns in India’s Foreign policy? ( IR)
Major Issues: India’s integration with south east asia and east Asia is very low especially in terms of economics and trade. India’s lack of maturity in handling the issues of global governance. Changing dynamics of International affairs as China-Pakistan- Russia Read More …
09-10.12.18 Jharkhand(JPSC) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Jharkhand gets Krishi Karman award in rice category The Union Ministry of Agriculture had selected Jharkhand for “Krishi Karman” award in the rice category. The award which carries a cash prize worth Rs 2 crore and a citation Read More …
08.12.18 Jharkhand(JPSC) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND After Bihar, Jharkhand may ban toxic Andhra fish After the Bihar government banned formalin-laced fish from Andhra Pradesh on October 1, the Jharkhand is likely to take a similar step. It is collecting fish samples which will be Read More …
DMPQ: Political parties should not be under the ambit of RTI. Do you agree with the statement? Give suggestions in support of your answer.(Acts)
Political parties cannot come under the RTI as they are not public authorities. According to RTI act the public authorities are those which are formed by constitution, parliament statue or bodies created by notification or order of the appropriate government, Read More …
DMPQ: Explain the following terms: (Economy)
Withholding tax: A tax imposed on the income on a foreign portfolio (investments). This tax is imposed to discourage foreign investments, to encourage domestic investment, and to raise money for the government. Venture capital: Generally, a private equity capital Read More …