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DMPQ: How did British colonial rule affect Indian agriculture? ( History)

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  Commercialisation of Indian agriculture. Changed the nature and structure of agriculture A new class of landlords emerged that rented the land to farmers. Class of Moneylenders became the part of agriculture which destroyed the self sustained village unit. Loss of patronage to handicraft industry added another pressure on Indian land. Support from the ruling … Read more DMPQ: How did British colonial rule affect Indian agriculture? ( History)

13-14.01.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs

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JHARKHAND   ·         State’s biodiversity board plans a levy on trade of bio resources ð  Jharkhand’s State Biodiversity Board (SBB) is preparing to levy charges from individuals or manufacturing units accessing or collecting any biological resources, as listed under the Biological Diversity Act 2002, for commercial purposes. ð  The levy will be charged by biodiversity … Read more 13-14.01.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs

DMPQ: Supreme court order made NEET the country’s sole medical entrance examination through which all medical colleges run by central and state governments. Do you agree with the SC order. (Polity)

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NEET stands for national eligibility cum entrance test to enable students to get admission to MBBS and BDS. The sole entrance examination is a progressive step as it will: Create a uniform examination criteria across nation. There was continuing decline in the creditability of the state competitive examination. Help to prevent the capitation fee system … Read more DMPQ: Supreme court order made NEET the country’s sole medical entrance examination through which all medical colleges run by central and state governments. Do you agree with the SC order. (Polity)

DMPQ: What is Public financial management system? Discuss its advantages. ( economy)

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:  It is a web-based software application developed and implemented by the Office of Controller General of Accounts (CGA).  Its coverage includes Central Sector and Centrally Sponsored Schemes as well as other expenditures including the Finance Commission Grants. Advantages of PMFS:  Better monitoring of funds and transparency: It establishes a common electronic platform for complete tracking … Read more DMPQ: What is Public financial management system? Discuss its advantages. ( economy)

DMPQ: What is deficiency disease? Tabulate the vitamin deficiency disease. (Science)

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A deficiency disease is caused due to the deficiency of certain vitamins and minerals. The deficiency of vitamin lead to the vitamin deficiency disease. Vitamin/Mineral Deficiency disease Symptoms Vitamin A Loss of vision Poor vision, loss of vision in darkness Vitamin B1 Beri beri Weak musles and very little energy to work Vitamin C Scurvy … Read more DMPQ: What is deficiency disease? Tabulate the vitamin deficiency disease. (Science)

DMPQ: What are coral reefs? Discuss the different types of coral reefs. What are favourable conditions for growth and development of coral reefs? (geography)

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Coral reefs are built by and made up of thousands of tiny animals—coral “polyps”—that are relatedto anemones and jellyfish.   Different types of coral reefs:   Fringing reefs are reefs that grow directly from a shore. They are located very close to land,and often form a shallow lagoon between the beach and the main body … Read more DMPQ: What are coral reefs? Discuss the different types of coral reefs. What are favourable conditions for growth and development of coral reefs? (geography)

DMPQ: CBI autonomy is under serious crisis. Suggest the possible solutions to address the issue. (Polity)

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Liberate CBI from political interference:Lokpal should be allowed to decide cases which CBI takes up; CBI to report to Lokpal for investigation of such cases; Lokpal can supervise and oversee CBI. Substitute archaic DPSE act by new CBI act; clearly re-defining the role, jurisdiction and legal powers of CBI. Criminal culpability for political interference. More … Read more DMPQ: CBI autonomy is under serious crisis. Suggest the possible solutions to address the issue. (Polity)

DMPQ: Where is Chahabhar Port located and why it was in the news? Discuss its importance for India. (IR)

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Iran’s Chabahar port is located on the Gulf of Oman and is the only oceanic port of the country. The port gives access to the energy-rich Persian Gulf nations’ southern coast. Iran formally handed over the port to India recently during a first meeting of the follow-up committee for the implementation of the Chabahar Agreement between Iran, … Read more DMPQ: Where is Chahabhar Port located and why it was in the news? Discuss its importance for India. (IR)

DMPQ: Discuss the evolution of civil services in India? (History)

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Lord Cornwallis is usually known as the Father of civil services in India. He had introduced the Covenanted Civil Services and the Uncovenanted Civil Services. The Covenanted Civil Services was created out of the Law of the Company. It was the higher civil services and comprised, almost exclusively, of Europeans who were paid very high … Read more DMPQ: Discuss the evolution of civil services in India? (History)

DMPQ: What is PPP model? What are the advantages of PPP?(Economy)

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A public-private partnership (P3) is a contractual arrangement between a public agency and a private sector entity, typically of a long term nature. Through this agreement, the skills and assets of each sector (public and private) are shared in delivering a service or facility for the use of the general public. In addition to the … Read more DMPQ: What is PPP model? What are the advantages of PPP?(Economy)

12.01.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs

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JHARKHAND Health department wants private doctors’ services in rural hospitals   The state health department has turned towards doctors from private sector to treat patients in rural health centres on call basis. The health department has okayed a proposal that will enable the district health machinery to constitute a panel of physicians, surgeons, paediatricians, gynaecologists … Read more 12.01.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs

DMPQ: Farm loan waiver has become a populist tool. Do you think loan waiver is the ultimate solution? (Economy)

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After the recent Assembly elections, the new governments in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh announced farm loan waivers. According to SBI Research, around ?70,000 crore will be spent on farm debt waivers till May 2019.? Rising costs, drop in income and increasing incidence of indebtedness among small and marginal farmers manifested in a spate of suicides over … Read more DMPQ: Farm loan waiver has become a populist tool. Do you think loan waiver is the ultimate solution? (Economy)

DMPQ: Do you think educational qualification should be the criteria for fighting panchayat elections? (POLITY)

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The main objective of the 73rd Constitutional amendment act was to give wider representation and make the citizen at the grass root level a partner in decision making. Educational qualification criteria affects the representative objective as it make more than 60% of the candidates non eligible. The major reasons against the provisions are as follows: … Read more DMPQ: Do you think educational qualification should be the criteria for fighting panchayat elections? (POLITY)

DMPQ: What are the steps taken by the government of India to prevent illegal sand mining? (Envt.)

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Steps taken to prevent Illegal Sand Mining: Government has amended the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification 2006 to make environmental impact clearance mandatory for small-scale sand mines It also provided for the creation of two bodies—a District-level Expert Appraisal Committee (DEAC) to assess the environmental impact of mines and a District Environment Impact Assessment Authority … Read more DMPQ: What are the steps taken by the government of India to prevent illegal sand mining? (Envt.)

DMPQ: Why there was the growth of militant nationalism at the end of the 19th century? (history)

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  i) Realisation that the true nature of British rule was exploitative, and the government, instead of conceding more, was taking away even what existed. ii) Growth of self- confidence and self- respect. iii) Impact of growth of education- increase in awareness and     unemployment. iv) International influences and events which demolished the myth of white/ … Read more DMPQ: Why there was the growth of militant nationalism at the end of the 19th century? (history)

DMPQ: What are bioplastics? Discuss the issues with the use of bioplastics. (Science)

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Bio-Plastics refers to Bio-degradable Materials manufactured from Renewable Sources that can be used in Packaging of Goods similarly as Plastic. Earth consumes around 200 Million Tonnes of Plastic every Year resulting in Pollution and Climate Change.  They have an advantage over conventional plastic as they are biodegradable, less carbon foot print, no additives, maintain the … Read more DMPQ: What are bioplastics? Discuss the issues with the use of bioplastics. (Science)

DMPQ: What are the opportunities and challenges confronting the Indian small scale industrial sector in the era of globalization

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The development of small scale industrial sector has been one of the major planks of India?s economic development strategy since independence. India accorded high priority to this sector from the very beginning and pursued support policies to make these enterprises viable and vibrant. Despite numerous protection and policy measures for the past so many years … Read more DMPQ: What are the opportunities and challenges confronting the Indian small scale industrial sector in the era of globalization

DMPQ: What do you mean by Rainwater harvesting ?

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Rainwater harvesting is the process to capture and store rainfall for its efficient utilization and conservation to control its runoff, evaporation and seepage. Some of the benefits of rainwater harvesting are: It increases water availability It checks the declining water table It is environmentally friendly It improves the quality of groundwater through dilution, mainly of … Read more DMPQ: What do you mean by Rainwater harvesting ?

DMPQ: What are 9 Basic Hindu Beliefs?

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Reverence for Our Revealed Scriptures Hindus believe in the divinity of the Vedas, the world’s most ancient scripture, and venerate the Agamas as equally revealed. These primordial hymns are God’s word and the bedrock of Sanatana Dharma, the eternal religion which has neither beginning nor end. All-Pervasive Divinity Hindus believe in a one, all-pervasive Supreme … Read more DMPQ: What are 9 Basic Hindu Beliefs?

DMPQ: What are the Different types of Audit?

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Types of audits   Product audit– An examination of a particular product or service (hardware, processed material, software) to evaluate whether it conforms to requirements (that is, specifications, performance standards, and customer requirements).   Process audit– A verification that processes are working within established limits. It evaluates an operation or method against predetermined instructions or … Read more DMPQ: What are the Different types of Audit?

DMPQ: Write an Essay on Civil Society and Political movement in India.

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Civil Society and Political movement in India   India is a civilized country with rich cultural heritage. With the advent of the Britishers, western values entered in this society. There was a conflict between the modernity and age old traditional values. While some blindly followed the modern life of the west, revivalists like Dayananda and … Read more DMPQ: Write an Essay on Civil Society and Political movement in India.

DMPQ: Highlight the The Ideal of Service in Buddhism

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  The “Mahaparinibbana Sutta” of the Dighanikaya describes seven conditions for the welfare, prosperity, and happiness of any community, nation or country. These conditions must be considered before serving the people for their gradual development and welfare. These seven conditions are: To assemble on occasion whenever necessary to discuss the affairs of the community. To … Read more DMPQ: Highlight the The Ideal of Service in Buddhism

DMPQ: Explain the State Government initiatives for Ease of doing business.

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Gujarat: Online consent system for environment clearances Geographic Information System (GIS)-based land identification system Maharashtra: Unified process with single identification for Value Added Tax and Professional Tax registration Time required for getting an electricity connection has been reduced to 21 days from 67 days and procedures involved has been cut down to 3 from existing … Read more DMPQ: Explain the State Government initiatives for Ease of doing business.

DMPQ: Define Parthenogenesis, Grafting and Layering.

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Parthenogenesis Parthenogenesis, a reproductive strategy that involves development of a female (rarely a male) gamete (sex cell) without fertilization. It occurs commonly among lower plants and invertebrate animals (particularly rotifers, aphids, ants, wasps, and bees) and rarely among higher vertebrates. An egg produced parthenogenetically may be either haploid (i.e., with one set of dissimilar chromosomes) … Read more DMPQ: Define Parthenogenesis, Grafting and Layering.

DMPQ: Differentiate between Minerals and Ores

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Difference between Minerals and Ores                     Minerals                              Ores All the naturally occurring substances of metals which are present in the earth’s crust are known as Minerals. Ores are usually used to extract metals economically. A large amount of metals are present. All Minerals are not ores. All ores are minerals. Minerals are native form in … Read more DMPQ: Differentiate between Minerals and Ores

DMPQ :Discuss the provisions of the government of India Act 1892. ( History)

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  The act increased the number of additional or non-official members in the legislative councils. Hence representation was increased both in Central legislative councils and State provincial council. The members were given the right to ask the questions on budget or matters of public interest but they had to give 6 days prior notice. It … Read more DMPQ :Discuss the provisions of the government of India Act 1892. ( History)

DMPQ :Parliament disruptions have undermine the credibility of parliament. Comment on the consequences of the political disruptions and present a way forward to address the issue. ( polity)

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The scenario of parliament disruptions have increased in the last decade which made the sessions highly unproductive and lead to decline in the creditability of the parliament. Consequence. Wastage of resources and tax payer’s money. Decline in the accountability and creditability. Stalling of critical bills. Passing of bill in haste without undergoing due perusal and … Read more DMPQ :Parliament disruptions have undermine the credibility of parliament. Comment on the consequences of the political disruptions and present a way forward to address the issue. ( polity)

DMPQ :What is drip irrigation? Explain the benefits of drip irrigation. ( Geography)

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It is a kind of irrigation method which saves water and fertilizer by allowing water to drip slowly to the roots of the plants, either onto the soil surface or directly onto the root zones, through a network of valves, pipes , emitters etc. It is done through narrow tubes that deliver water directly to … Read more DMPQ :What is drip irrigation? Explain the benefits of drip irrigation. ( Geography)

DMPQ :What are masala bonds? Explain their significance (ECONOMY)

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Masala bonds are bonds issued outside India but denominated in Indian Rupees, rather than the local currency The term was used by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to evoke the culture and cuisine of India Unlike dollar bonds, where the borrower takes the currency risk, masala bond makes the investors bear the risk The first … Read more DMPQ :What are masala bonds? Explain their significance (ECONOMY)

DMPQ :Why do you think there is an urgent need of UNSC reforms? ( IR)

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Changing geopolitics: UNSC still reflects the geopolitical architecture of the WW II despite the change in power relations in world. The developing nations, including India, now play a larger role in both the international economy and politics, yet are not represented in the forum.   Reforms Long Overdue: It was expanded only once in 1963 … Read more DMPQ :Why do you think there is an urgent need of UNSC reforms? ( IR)

DMPQ: What are the merits and demerits of canal irrigation? (Geography)

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Merits: Most of the canals provide perennial irrigation. This saves the crops from drought conditions and helps in increasing the farm production. Canals carry a lot of sediments brought down by the rivers. The sediments is deposited in the agriculture fields which adds to the fertility. Some of the canals are parts of multipurpose project … Read more DMPQ: What are the merits and demerits of canal irrigation? (Geography)

DMPQ: Discuss the effects of the proclamation of emergency on the legislative relations? (Polity)

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while a proclamation of emergency is in operation, the parliament can enact laws even on the subjects enumerated under the state list. The legislature of the state are not suspended, but the distribution of the legislative powers between the union and the states is suspended for the duration of the emergency. The parliament is also … Read more DMPQ: Discuss the effects of the proclamation of emergency on the legislative relations? (Polity)

DMPQ: Discuss the provisions of the charter act of 1861.(history)

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:   Major provisions of the act are as follows:   Introduction of portfolio system by lord canning. Expansion of executive council. Now there were 4 members. For legislative purpose, the governor general council was expanded. Now 6-12 additional members can be nominated. There were appointed for a period of 2 years. Out of these, at … Read more DMPQ: Discuss the provisions of the charter act of 1861.(history)

DMPQ: CAATSA was recently in news. What is CAATSA? How it will affect India? (IR)

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CAATSA stands for countering American adversaries through trade  act. As the name suggest, it is an act passed by the US congress and it sanctions trade in the field of defence, energy etc. with Russia, Iran and North Korea. This act is going to affect India-Russia and India-Iran Relations. CAATSA, if implemented in its stringent … Read more DMPQ: CAATSA was recently in news. What is CAATSA? How it will affect India? (IR)

DMPQ: What is secularism? How Indian concept of secularism is different from western form of secularism? ( sociology)

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The word secularism was earlier used in negative sense. With increase of the rationality and intellectualness its meaning and reference both changed altogether. Western concept of secularism means complete separation of religion and state. Indian form of secularism is different. It means equal respect for all the religion. This form was in accordance to the … Read more DMPQ: What is secularism? How Indian concept of secularism is different from western form of secularism? ( sociology)

DMPQ: Discuss the importance of 9th schedule and why it was inserted in the constitution? (Polity)

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It was introduced by the 1st amendment act along with article 31B. Art 31B states that the act and regulations mentioned in the 9th schedule shall not be deemed to be void in spite of an adverse judicial pronouncement on the ground that it violates or abridges any of the Fundamental rights. Hence insertion of … Read more DMPQ: Discuss the importance of 9th schedule and why it was inserted in the constitution? (Polity)

DMPQ: Discuss the provision of the charter act of 1853. (history)

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        the legislative and executive functions of the Governor-General’s council were separated.   This act served as the foundation of the modern parliamentary form of government. The legislative wing of the Governor-General’s Council acted as a parliament on the model of the British Parliament.   It extended the company’s rule for an indefinite period unlike … Read more DMPQ: Discuss the provision of the charter act of 1853. (history)

DMPQ: Discuss the steps taken by government of India for the upliftment of women farmers. (economy)

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:  with the increase in the feminisation of work force there is a need to give major attention to women farmers. As empowerment will help to amplify their position in social fabric.  The inequality in the land holding pattern can be gauged from the following statistic that only 12.8% of the total operational land holding … Read more DMPQ: Discuss the steps taken by government of India for the upliftment of women farmers. (economy)

DMPQ: What is fuel cell? How Hydrogen fuel cell work? ( SCIENCE)

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A fuel cell is a device which produces electric energy, through a chemical reaction. Fuel cells use positively charged ion(Hydrogen) and an oxidising agent (oxygen).There are many types of fuel cells, but they all consist of a cathode,an anode, and an electrolyte that allows positively charged( hydrogen) ions to move between the two sides of … Read more DMPQ: What is fuel cell? How Hydrogen fuel cell work? ( SCIENCE)

DMPQ: What are the main components of good governance?

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The three defining indicators that have emerged as main components of good governance, effectively reinforcing democratic principle   Transparency and Accessibility: Transparency is described as the “characteristic of governments, companies, organisations and individuals of being open in the clear disclosure of information rules, plans, processes and actions”.   Accountability and Timelines: Administrative transparency is a … Read more DMPQ: What are the main components of good governance?

DMPQ: What could be the reasons for the acceptance of “Partition” by the Congress ?

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By accepting the Mountbatten Plan/Partition, the Congress was only accepting what had become inevitable because of the long-term failure of the Congress to draw in the Muslim masses into the national movement and stem the surging waves of Muslim communalism, which, especially since 1937, had been beating with increasing fury. The Congress leaders felt by … Read more DMPQ: What could be the reasons for the acceptance of “Partition” by the Congress ?

DMPQ: Mention the Appointment and term of office of members of Public Service Commission

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Appointment and term of office of members as per Article-316 The Chairman and other members of a Public Service Commission shall be appointed, in the case of the Union Commission by the President: Provided that as nearly as may be one-half of the members of every Public Service Commission shall be persons who at the … Read more DMPQ: Mention the Appointment and term of office of members of Public Service Commission

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