A tropical cyclone is a rapidly rotating storm system characterized by a low-pressure center, a closed low-level atmospheric circulation, strong winds, and a spiral arrangement of thunderstorms that produce heavy rain. Depending on its location and strength, a tropical cyclone is referred to by different names, including hurricane, tropicalstorm, cyclonic storm, tropical Read More …
Month: April 2019
14-15.04.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL India to partner with Japan and UAE to set up two projects in Africa India will build a cancer hospital in Kenya in collaboration with Japan. Also, India will partner with the UAE to set up an ICT centre(Information and Communications Technology center) in Through this Read More …
DMPQ- Pradhan Mantri Jan vikas Karyakram.
It is restructured name of multi sectoral development Programme. It is under Ministry of Minority affairs. The restructured programme would provide better socio economic infrastructure facilities to the minority communities particularly in the field of education, health & skill development Read More …
DMPQ- Write short note on Dengue Fever.
Dengue fever is a disease caused by a family of viruses that are transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes.Dengue fever is caused by a virus, and there is no specific medicine or antibiotic to treat it. For typical dengue fever, the treatment is directed toward relief Read More …
13.04.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL Russia has successfully tested Akademik Lomonosov Russiahas successfully tested the world’s first floating nuclear power plant (NPP), Akademik Lomonosov. Reactors of the floating atomic block were launched in November 2018. The tests confirmed the operational stability of the main and auxiliary Read More …
DMPQ- Sir creek dispute.
Sir Creek is a disputed water stream between the Sindh province of Pakistan and Gujarat state of India in the Ran of Kutch Pakistan claims the whole water stream till India’s land borders whereas India contends that the issue should be solved as per international standards Read More …
DMPQ- What is Finance commission? Outline the role of Finance commission?
The Finance Commission is constituted by the President under article 280 of the Constitution, mainly to give its recommendations on distribution of tax revenues between the Union and the States and amongst the States themselves. Two distinctive features of the Read More …
DMPQ:What is Paid news? What are the concerns associated with Paid news?
Paid news or paid content are those articles in newspapers, magazines and the electronic media which indicate favourable conditions for the institutions that has paid for it. The news is like an advertisement but without ad tag. Issues with paid Read More …
DMPQ:Should India Have more than one Time zone?
India is geographically the second-largest country not to have multiple time-zones- the People’s Republic of China being the other. Adopting two time zones for India is something that the Government ought to consider and look to implement. Far too many Read More …
DMPQ:US has decided to do away with relaxation on Iran’s sanctions. How it is going to affect India?
Recently Trump administration decided to do away with relaxation to major importers of Iran’s oil resource. US govt. has decided to be more proactive and want more imposition of sanctions on Iran to derail Iranian economy and eventually dis courage Read More …
DMPQ:Suggest some ways to make Judiciary more robust and transparent.
Suggestions are: Make roster system ( allocation of cases) more consultative Do away with collegium system Bring Judiciary under the scope of RTI Genuine Procedural changes to discourage the prioritisation of few high profile cases Fixation of timelines for submission Read More …
DMPQ:Write a short note on chikungunya.
Chikungunya is a viral disease (genus Alphavirus) which is transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes – including Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. The name chikungunya originates from a verb in the Kimakonde language, meaning ‘to become contorted’. This refers to the ‘stooped’ appearance of Read More …
12.04.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Jobs, healthcare top voter priorities in Jharkhand: Report Employment, access to healthcare, law and order are the top three priorities for voters of the state in this general election but the raging debate over corruption is the least talked about Read More …
11.04.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL London becomes world’s 1st city to launch 24×7 pollution charge zone London became the first city in the world to implement a special Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) that would charge an entry feefor older vehicles if they do not meet the Read More …
10.04.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Jharkhand Freedom Fighters : Tilka Manjhi Tilka Manjhi Revolt was against British policy of acquisition of land of the native of Jharkhand, against the dive and rule policy by providing security to the local residents and against the Read More …
09.04.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Jharkhand Culture : Sadani Sadani / Sadri is a lingua franca used for inter-tribal group communication in eastern-central India. The term “Sadani” can be used in two senses. In the first, more general meaning, “Sadani” refers to the Read More …
DMPQ- Frontal Cyclones.
The systems developing in the mid and high latitude (35° latitude and 65° latitude in both hemispheres), beyond the tropics are called Frontal Cyclones or Wave Cyclones.According to polar front theory, the warm-humid air masses from the tropics meet the dry-cold Read More …
DMPQ- Write short note on Indus water treaty.
The Indus Water Treaty (IWT) is a water-distribution treaty between India and Pakistan signed on September 19, 1960. The treaty was signed by the then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Pakistan’s President Ayub Khan. It was brokered by the World Bank (International Bank for Read More …
DMPQ- Give an account on the ideas of Ambedkar. Do you think they are still relevant?
Ambedkar’s main ideas thrusted upon equality, social justice and perpetual improvement of the society. He emphasis on mitigation of evils of caste system. This idea is still relevant. As caste is one of the dividing factor in India. His idea Read More …
DMPQ- Outline the major provisions of Person with disabilities act, 2016.
This act is a progressive tool passed by Indian parliament. The act is in accordance with the modern liberal principles and ethos. Salient features of the act are: Disability has been defined comprehensively and no. of disability have been raised Read More …
DMPQ- What is child marriage? Why Child marriage is rampant in India?
Child Marriage is defined as a marriage of a girl before the age of 18 years or boy before the age of 21 and refers to both formal marriages and informal unions in which children under the age of 18 Read More …
DMPQ:By his own admission, Gandhi was on a humanitarian rather than a political mission to Champaran. But Champaran changed the course of the freedom struggle.
Mahatma Gandhi’s first Satyagraha in India is being marked this April. It was undertaken in the erstwhile undivided Champaran district in northern Bihar. He went there in April, 1917 on learning about the abuses suffered by the cultivators of the Read More …
DMPQ:Atal Innovation mission.
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) including Self-Employment and Talent Utilization (SETU) is Government of India’s endeavour to promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. Its objective is to serve as a platform for promotion of world-class Innovation Hubs, Grand Challenges, Start-up Read More …
DMPQ:What is Belt and road initiative? Why India declined for the second time to participate in the forum?
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is an ambitious effort to improve regional cooperation and connectivity on a trans-continental scale. The initiative aims to strengthen infrastructure, trade, and investment links between China and some 65 other countries that account collectively for Read More …
DMPQ:Project 75(I)
The Project 75I-class submarine is a follow-on of the Project 75 Kalvari-class submarine for the Indian navy. Under this project, the Indian Navy intends to acquire 6 diesel-electric submarines, which will also feature advanced Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) systems to Read More …
07-08.04.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND GPS to track EVM machines in J’khand The Election Commission of India (ECI) has decided to use Information Technology (IT) services to the fullest during the elections and the GPS tracking of EVM machines will help keep a Read More …
DMPQ:Write a short note on Zika Virus.
Zika virus disease is caused by a virus transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes, which bite during the day.Zika virus is a mosquito-borne flavivirus that was first identified in Uganda in 1947 in monkeys. It was later identified in humans in Read More …
DMPQ:Q5. Discuss following term: A) ISHAN VIKAS B) ISHAN UDAY
Ishan Vikas is coordinated by IIT, Guwahati and under the programme, selected school children from North Eastern States are brought in close contact with the Indian Institute of Technology (IITs), Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) and National Read More …
DMPQ:What is Angel Tax? Discuss the controversy associated with angel tax in India?
Angel tax is a term used to refer to the income tax payable on capital raised by unlisted companies via issue of shares where the share price is seen in excess of the fair market value of the shares sold. Read More …
DMPQ:Short note on Paika rebellion
Two-hundred years ago in 1817, a valiant uprising of soldiers led by BuxiJagabandhu (Bidyadhar Mohapatra) took place in Khurda of Odisha. This is known as Paika rebellion.The Paikas were the traditional land-owning militia of Odisha and served as warriors. When Read More …
DMPQ:Write a short note on Shield.
Continental shield, any of the large stable areas of low relief in the Earth’s crust that are composed of Precambrian crystalline rocks. The age of these rocks is in all cases greater than 540 million years, and radiometric age dating has revealed Read More …
DMPQ:Outline the features of the Sexual harassment of women at workplace(Prevention, Prohibition, redressal) Act.
The Government of India, in the year 2013, legislated Sexual Harassment Act. The Act incorporates guidelines issued in Vishaka case by Supreme Court of India.The Act states its objectives as prevention of violation of fundamental rights of a woman employee Read More …
06.04.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Jharkhand Culture : Jhumar Jhumar is a dance form which was originated from the Sandal bar which is now the part of Pakistan. Even it is popular for one of the folk heritage in the state of Read More …
DMPQ- PARIVESH
Pro-Active and Responsive facilitation by Interactive, Virtuous and Environmental Singlewindow Hub was recently launched by the Prime Minister of India. It is a Single-Window Integrated Environmental Management System, launched on the occasion of World Biofuel Day. It has been designed, Read More …
DMPQ- Outline the features of National Mineral Policy, 2019.
It will lead to sustainable mining sector development in future. It will address the issues of project affected persons especially those residing in tribal areas. The new changes include the focus on make in India initiative and Gender sensitivity in Read More …
DMPQ- SATAT Initiative
SATAT initiative is aimed at providing a Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation (SATAT) as a developmental effort that would benefit both vehicle-users as well as farmers and entrepreneurs. Compressed Bio-Gas plants are proposed to be set up mainly through independent Read More …
DMPQ- Outline the major issues in functioning of parliament.
Low productivity: Between the 1950s and the 1960s, the LokSabha used to meet for an average of 120 days in a year whereas Productivity of the 15th LokSabha has been the worst in the last fifty years Frequent disruptions: During Read More …
DMPQ- National supercomputing mission.
The Mission envisages empowering national academic and R&D institutions spread over the country by installing a vast supercomputing grid comprising of more than 70 high-performance computing facilities. These supercomputers will also be networked on the National Supercomputing grid over the Read More …
The Advent of the Europeans-Portugese-Quiz 1
The Advent of the Europeans-Portugese question developed by pscnotes team
Indian Pre History Quiz 2
Indian Pre History question developed by pscnotes team
Indian Pre History Quiz 1
Indian Pre History question developed by pscnotes team
Indian Geography- an Introduction-Quiz 1
Indian Geography- an Introduction-Quiz 1 question developed by pscnotes team
Early Medieval Age (800-1200 A.D.) – North India-Rajput Age-Chandelas-Quiz 1
Early Medieval Age (800-1200 A.D.) – North India-Rajput Age-Chandelas question developed by pscnotes team
Early Medieval Age (800-1200 A.D.) – North India-Rajput Age- An Introduction-Quiz 1
Early Medieval Age (800-1200 A.D.) – North India-Rajput Age question developed by pscnotes team
Constitutional Developement in India-Quiz 1
Constitutional Developement in India question developed by pscnotes team
DMPQ- Mendel law of inheritance.
Based on his observations on monohybrid crosses Mendel proposed two general rules to consolidate his understanding of inheritance in monohybrid crosses. Today these rules are called the Principles or Laws of Inheritance: the First Law or Law of Dominance and Read More …
DMPQ- Differentiate the following terms: a) Hurricanes b) Cyclones c) Typhoons d) Tornadoes
Hurricanes, cyclones, and typhoons are all the same weather phenomenon; we just use different names for these storms in different places. In the Atlantic and Northeast Pacific, the term “hurricane” is used. The same type of disturbance in the Northwest Read More …
DMPQ- What is a Trade war? What are the implications on India of the US China Trade war?
Trade war is a situation where countries restrict each other’s trade by imposing tariff or quota on imports. US has started imposing tariffs on as much as 25 percent on $34 billion in Chinese imports. China responded with retaliatory tariffs Read More …
DMPQ- It is imperative to raise the agricultural competitiveness of farmers with small land holdings. Outline the suggestions to improve the agricultural competitiveness.
Promotion of commodity-based farmers’ organisations such as Small Cotton Farmers’ Estates to combine decentralised production with centralised services such as post-harvest management, value addition and marketing, for leveraging institutional support and facilitating direct farmer-consumer linkage. Improvement in implementation of Read More …
DMPQ- Independent mechanism for election of Chief election commissioner and election commissioner is need of the hour. Comment
Election Commission of India (ECI) is a constitutional body under Article-324 vested with the responsibilities of superintendence, direction and control of conduct of elections. It consists of a Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners. Election commission independence is bedrock of Read More …