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DMPQ: What was the purpose of PDS? Evaluate its functioning. ( schemes evaluation)

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PDS was establish to procure gain and other cereals from farmers and distribute it through a subsidised scheme to those most vulnerable to hunger. It was started in the late 1960s and was subsequently expanded to rural districts.   The scheme in principal can be faulted but in practice the result have been abysmal. According … Read more DMPQ: What was the purpose of PDS? Evaluate its functioning. ( schemes evaluation)

DMPQ- In the current COVID-19 crisis , the government is facing the issue of breaching the comfortable limit of fiscal deficit. What are the consequences of high fiscal deficit?

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Fiscal deficit refers to the excess of total budget expenditure over total budget receipts excluding borrowings during a fiscal year. Fiscal Deficit = Total Budget Expenditure – Total Receipts excluding borrowings = Revenue Expenditure + Capital Expenditure – Revenue receipts – Capital Receipts of only non-debt type   Implications of high fiscal deficit on economy: … Read more DMPQ- In the current COVID-19 crisis , the government is facing the issue of breaching the comfortable limit of fiscal deficit. What are the consequences of high fiscal deficit?

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?

Stress

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? BEHAVIOR   MEETING LIFE CHALLENGES : STRESS   Stress: – The pattern of responses an organism makes to stimulus event that disturbs the equilibrium and exceeds a person’s ability to cope.   NATURE OF STRESS   Stress is not a factor that resides in the individual or the environment, instead it is embedded … Read more Stress

DMPQ- What are the Aspects of Disaster Management?

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  Disaster Prevention Disaster Prevention is the concept of engaging in activities which intend to prevent or avoid potential adverse impacts through action taken in advance, activities designed to provide protection from the occurance of disasters. Disaster Preparedness Disaster preparedness activities embedded with risk reduction measures can prevent disaster situations and also result in saving … Read more DMPQ- What are the Aspects of Disaster Management?

Westernisation And Modernization

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? Westernisation and modernization vs Traditionalism  Westernisation The role of Westernisation has been very significant in understanding the socio-cultural changes of modern India. British rule produced radical and lasting changes in the Indian society and culture. TheBritish brought with them, unlike the previous invaders, new technology, institutions, knowledge,beliefs, and values. These have become the … Read more Westernisation And Modernization

30.01.21 Daily JPSC Current Affairs

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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 30.01.21 Daily JPSC Current Affairs

What is shale gas and fracking? Problems associated with shale gas extraction.

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Shales are fine-grained sedimentary rocks formed of organic-rich mud at the bottom of ancient seas.Subsequent sedimentation and the resultant heat and pressure transformed the mud into shale and also produced natural gas from the organic matter contained in it. Over long spans of geologic time, some of the gas migrated to adjacent sandstones and was trapped in … Read more What is shale gas and fracking? Problems associated with shale gas extraction.

Lucknow Pact (1916),Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms and Rowlatt Act

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Lucknow Pact (1916) Nationalists saw that their disunity was affecting their cause Two important developments at the Lucknow Session of Congress The two wings of the Congress were again united The Congress and the Muslim League sank their old differences and put up common political demands before the government. INC and ML passed the same … Read more Lucknow Pact (1916),Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms and Rowlatt Act

18.02.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs

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JHARKHAND Govt to set up honey processing plants in 9 districts   With an aim to make Jharkhand self-sufficient in indigenous forest products sector, the State Government will soon establish honey processing plants in nine districts in order to boost honey production.   Attempting hard to revive the cottage industries which is directly associated with … Read more 18.02.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs

DMPQ: Examine the social structure under the Rajputs

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In the 11th century, the term “rajaputra” appeared as a non-hereditary designation for royal officials. Gradually, the Rajputs emerged as a social class comprising people from a variety of ethnic and geographical backgrounds. During the 16th and 17th centuries, the membership of this class became largely hereditary, although new claims to Rajput status continued to … Read more DMPQ: Examine the social structure under the Rajputs

06.01.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs

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JHARKHAND   Jharkhand credai joins clean india campaign   Joining the bandwagon of Swachchha Bharat campaign, Jharkhand Chapter of the Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Association of India (CREDAI) launched CREDAI Clean City Movement with getting solid waste disposal machine installed at Heritage Garden in Deepatoli operational.   They launched this initiative in Jharkhand today … Read more 06.01.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs

DMPQ-How bio-diesel can solve India’s problems of energy and pollution.

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A glaring and current problem is the pollution plaguing the entire north Indian plains. The short-term solution for this issue exists in the quick and scaled-out expansion of biofuel-powered public transport across the country. Imagine bringing down pollution levels by up to 90% in carbon emissions by public transport vehicles, eliminating stubble burning by farmers, … Read more DMPQ-How bio-diesel can solve India’s problems of energy and pollution.

Persian

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? Persian and Greek invasion: Persian invasion; Alexander, the Great and his legacy.       India has a varied culture and traditions, many of them have been influenced by the foreign culture. India being a prosperous and rich country with great civilisation, it attracted the empires from long and many civilisations like Persian … Read more Persian

DMPQ-Explain the concept of functioning of Thermoelectric Generator.

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Thermoelectric power generators are the devices which used to convert temperature difference between two junctions into electrical energy. A working of thermoelectric generator is based on Seebeck effect.  According to which, a loop of two dissimilar metal develops an emf when the two junctions are kept at different temperature. That is why it is also referred as Seebeck … Read more DMPQ-Explain the concept of functioning of Thermoelectric Generator.

Water Pollution

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  Addition of certain substances to the water such as organic, inorganic, biological, radiological, heat, which degrades the quality of water so that it becomes unfit for use. Putrescibility is the process of decomposition of organic matter present in water by microorganisms using oxygen. Water having DO (dissolved oxygen)  content below 8.0 mg/L may be … Read more Water Pollution

DMPQ: . What are the objectives of our agriculture export policy of India?

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Objectives of the Agriculture Export Policy are as under:   To double agricultural exports from the present US $ 30+?Billion to US $ 60+?Billion by 2022 and reach US $ 100 Billion in the next few years thereafter, with a stable trade policy regime. To diversify our export basket, destinations and boost high value and … Read more DMPQ: . What are the objectives of our agriculture export policy of India?

Jharkhand’s Geography: Forests

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    Jharkhand with a geographical area of 79,714 km2 constitutes 2.42% of the country’s area. The total recorded forest area of the state is 23,605 km2 which is 29.61% of the geographical area of the state. Of the total recorded forest area, Reserved Forests constitute 18.58%, Protected Forests 81.28%, and Unclassed Forests 0.14%. As per State … Read more Jharkhand’s Geography: Forests

15.10.20 Daily JPSC Current Affairs

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JHARKHAND Cabinet nod to dhoti-saree scheme The state cabinet  approved a proposal to roll out the Sona Sobran Dhoti Saree scheme, which promises one saree and one dhoti (or lungi) to 57.10 lakh families of Jharkhand twice a year at a subsidized price of Rs 10 a piece. The scheme was first introduced by the former UPA government … Read more 15.10.20 Daily JPSC Current Affairs

JPSC Prelims notes for Science and Technology

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Science & TechnologyFor Notes Click on the topics Physical Science (I)System of Units: MKS, CGS and SI (II)Definition of speed,velocity, gravity, mass, weight, force, impact, work,power and energy. (III)Solar system, relative position of Earth with respect to Sun and other planets, movement of earth and moon in solar system, lunar and solareclipses (IV) Concept and nature of … Read more JPSC Prelims notes for Science and Technology

Niche

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  Niche:- a  description  of  all  the  biological,  physical  and  chemical  factors  that  a  species needs to survive, stay healthy and reproduce. No two species have exact identical niches. Niche plays an important role in conservation of organisms. Types of Niche Habitat niche – where it lives Food niche – what is eats or decomposes … Read more Niche

Role Of Foreign Capital

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?                       Role of Foreign Capital and Multinational companies in                         Industrial development of India   The development of any society or country without economic development is a myth. Economic development brings prosperity which in turns is directly proportional to the amount of goods and services produced quantitatively or in broad sense … Read more Role Of Foreign Capital

Rise of Indian National Movement

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Why did national movement arise? Indian nationalism rose to meet the challenges of foreign domination The British rule and its direct and indirect consequences provided the material and the moral and intellectual conditions for the development of a national movement in India. Clash of interest between the interests of the Indian people with British interests … Read more Rise of Indian National Movement

Types Of Settlement In India

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? Settlement can be defined as any form of human habitation which ranges from a single dwelling to large city. The word settlement has another connotation as well as this is a process of opening up and settling of a previously uninhabited area by the people. In geography this process is also known as occupancy. … Read more Types Of Settlement In India

DMPQ-Questions represent a very powerful technique of parliamentary control over expenditure. Justify

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. The right to ask questions was given for the first time to the legislators by the Act of 1892 and for asking supplementary questions in 1909. A question is a request made by a member for an oral explanation from the concerned minister. However, a notice of 10 days has to be given to … Read more DMPQ-Questions represent a very powerful technique of parliamentary control over expenditure. Justify

DMPQ-Road accidents are increasing at a rapid rate. Enumerate the reason for increase in the road accidents.

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As per annual repots on road accidents in India, the number of death due to road accidents was around 1.5 lakh. The road accidents are on higher side in India. The Reasons are as follows: Poor Implementation of Traffic rules and laws. Enforcement is also weak. Over speeding Mixing of drinking and driving. Poor quality … Read more DMPQ-Road accidents are increasing at a rapid rate. Enumerate the reason for increase in the road accidents.

DMPQ: What is Preventive detention? Do you think preventive detention is in sink with the democratic principles? (POLITY)

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The imprisonment of a person with the aim of preventing them from committing further offences or of maintaining public order. The grounds for Preventive detention are: * Security of state. * Maintenance of public order. * Maintenance of supplies and essential services and defence. * Foreign affairs or security of India. Preventive detention is not … Read more DMPQ: What is Preventive detention? Do you think preventive detention is in sink with the democratic principles? (POLITY)

Policy Of Subsidiary Alliance, Doctrine Of Lapse, Structure Of British Raj Upto 1857

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?   Of all the European East India companies which came to India as traders in different periods of the 15th and 16th centuries, only the British and the French East India companies remained as dominant ones by the beginning of the 18th century. In the first decade of the 18th century, the fortunes of the then … Read more Policy Of Subsidiary Alliance, Doctrine Of Lapse, Structure Of British Raj Upto 1857

DMPQ- What do you understand by the term contempt of court? Explain different types of contempt.

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In India, the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, divides contempt into civil contempt and criminal contempt. Civil contempt is when a person wilfully disobeys any order of a court (a recent example of civil contempt would be Sahara Group chief Subratra Roy’s failure to obey an order by the Supreme Court to refund investors from … Read more DMPQ- What do you understand by the term contempt of court? Explain different types of contempt.

DMPQ- UMANG has helped in the realization of e-Governance in true sense.Evaluate.

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UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance) is developed by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and National e-Governance Division (NeGD) to drive Mobile Governance in India. UMANG provides a single platform for all Indian Citizens to access pan India e-Gov services ranging from Central to Local Government bodies and other citizen centric services. … Read more DMPQ- UMANG has helped in the realization of e-Governance in true sense.Evaluate.

DMPQ- What were India’s challenges vis-à-vis tribal integration after independence and how government of India resolved them.

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British colonial rule left them in gross suspicion and insecure and their ‘integration’ into Indian nation became a challenge as India had already witnessed the ill effects of policies of ‘isolation’ and ‘assimilation’ in past. So, Nehru and other leaders saw a middle path in form of integrative approach and said ‘tribal areas have to … Read more DMPQ- What were India’s challenges vis-à-vis tribal integration after independence and how government of India resolved them.

28.10.17 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs

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JHARKHAND   Mid-Day Meal In Govt Schools By Centralised Kitchens Soon   The ambitious plan of Department of School Education and Literacy to provide hygienic mid-day meal (MDM) to the students of Government schools through the centralised kitchen model will be rolled out in Ranchi and Hazaribagh near future.   Resolving all the preliminary glitches, … Read more 28.10.17 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs

The thrust of the Scientific Policy Resolution

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The thrust of the Scientific Policy Resolution, 1958 was on capacity-building in advancement of science as the foundation for making a strong nation, which had just freed itself from the shackles of colonial domination . The focus of the Technology Policy Statement, 1983 was attainment of technological self-reliance and building of national strength by reducing … Read more The thrust of the Scientific Policy Resolution

DMPQ- What is Earth Magnetism? What is the source of earth magnetism?

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Earth magnetism is the property of earth behaving like a dynamo and showing magnetic property just like that of a magnetic bar. There are various theories behind this property. There is no valid reason for the cause of earth’s magnetism or why earth has giant magnetic field but there are some theory related to earth’s … Read more DMPQ- What is Earth Magnetism? What is the source of earth magnetism?

DMPQ:What is nano-technology? Write in brief about its possible applications

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Nanotechnology relates to the technology of rearranging and processing of atoms and molecules to fabricate material to Nano specifications such as nano meters, the technology will enable scientist and engineers to see and manipulate matter at the molecular level atom by atom create new structure with fundamentally new molecular organic material and exploit the novel … Read more DMPQ:What is nano-technology? Write in brief about its possible applications

DMPQ- What are the Implications of Rupee Depreciation on the Indian Economy?

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India’s imports comprises of essentials such as crude petroleum, machineries and  fertilizers which become expensive raising their prices facilitating ‘import’ of inflation.  India is very susceptible to a stubborn and sticky inflation. It hurts the masses in terms of  across the board higher prices. All imports become expensive including raw materials, goods and machineries which  … Read more DMPQ- What are the Implications of Rupee Depreciation on the Indian Economy?