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Climate is the average weather conditions of large area. According to the koeppen system of classification , the world is divided into five climatic groups and 13 climatic types based on the temperature, precipitation and vegetation. The notable characteristics of Monsoon type of climate are as follows: The climate is divided into distinct 4 seasons. … Read more DMPQ: Discuss the features of the Monsoon type of climate.
India is largely a informal economy where various MSME units are there. But these units find hard to access to the formal systems of credit. Before the inception of MUDRA, this sector gets only 4% of its credit needs from banks. The sector used to borrows unspurious rates of interest of 120% and beyond. MUDRA … Read more DMPQ: What is MUDRA? Discuss its significance
Culture of India was in a stage of questioning because of the rational outlook brought up by the Britishers. The culture of India experienced the ideals of modernity. The factors that led the educated elite in India to introspect into their own culture were: Spread of Nationalism: The rising tide of nationalism and democracy also … Read more DMPQ: what were the factors that led the educated elite in India to introspect into their own culture?
Most of the nuclear reactors work on the principle of nuclear fission. The energy released in the reaction is used to turn water into steam. The steam is used to run the turbine. Diff types of nuclear reactor: Type of reactor Characteristics Light water reactor 1. Boiling water reactor · Reactor core heats water which … Read more DMPQ: Discuss the types of nuclear reactors.
Modern education main constituent is imbibing scientific enquiry into the subject. Reasoning and observation are important pillars of modern education. Even though, EIC came in 1600 they didn’t take any firm effort in introducing modern education until the enacting of Charter act of 1813. Major evolutionary phase of modern education are discussed here under: In … Read more DMPQ: Discuss the evolution of modern education in India.
India ‘s criminal justice system is facing some serious issues. Its lethargic performance and sometimes non action has eroded the trust among the people of the country. Weak criminal justice system ultimately fails democracy by not providing the rule of law. The Criminal justice system need reforms in all three components i.e. Law enforcement, adjudication … Read more DMPQ: Do you think there is an urgent need of reform in Criminal Justice system.
Uranium is one of the fissile material which is used for power generations. But All isotopes are not categorised as fissile. The certain minimum standards have to be met to qualify as fissile material: It should be able to sustain the chain reaction. It should have a high probability of fission when bombarded with slow/fast … Read more DMPQ: What are the qualities of a fissile material. Discuss the advantage of Thorium reactors.
Tea is an evergreen plant that mainly grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is thought to have originated in East Asia somewhere between China and Burma. The geographical factors required for Tea cultivation are: Tea grows in a moderately hot and humid climate . Moring fog and low temperature is necessary for the growth … Read more DMPQ: Discuss the factors associated with tea cultivation.
FRBM is fiscal responsibility and budget management act is an act of parliament of India to institutionalise financial discipline, reduce India’s fiscal deficit , improve macroeconomic management and the overall management of the public funds by moving towards a balanced budget. The main purpose of the budget was to eliminate the revenue deficit and to … Read more DMPQ: What is FRBM act? Why the objectives of FRBM were not achieved.
Tax avoidance Tax evasion Legal way of saving taxes. Illegal in a financial system Recording of income Not recording of income. Help in saving, at the same time money can be channelized for economic growth Help in saving, but since money is not accounted. Money cannot be channelized for economic growth. Positive extrenalities … Read more DMPQ: What is the difference between Tax evasion and Tax avoidance? What are the methods of Tax evasion?
Lok adlalats are a tool of alternative dispute resolution mechanism. They are mentioned in the section 89 of the CPC. They are the peoples court outside the regular court. It was set up in 1987 under National legal service authority act, 1987. Hence, they have statutory status. They work differently as compared to normal courts … Read more DMPQ: What are lokadalats: its structure and function? How they are different than normal courts?
Intellectual property rights refers to the rights provided to the individuals or organisations pertaining to specific innovation or invention in products or processes for a certain period of time. They exist in the form of Patents, trademarks,Geographical Indications, copyrights etc Need of IPR: To create an friendly envt. For innovation. Facilitating access to knowledge. Prevent … Read more DMPQ: What are intellectual property rights? What is the need of IPR? List down the objective of IPR policy?
The goal of Non cooperation movement was swaraj. Though, the goal of swaraj was not achieved, the non cooperation movement had achieved lot of intangible benefits which have furthered the cause of national struggle. The advantage rendered by NCM are discussed here under: Wide spread participation: It reach among many sections of Indian peasants, workers, … Read more DMPQ: Even though Non cooperation movement failed to achieve its objective but it gave direction to the national movement.
El-nino is the classical phenomenon where warming of Pacific ocean takes place near the western coast of Peru and Equador. It occurs at every 3-4 years. It weakens the trade winds and changes in southern oscillation , thereby affects the rainfall pattern across the world. Southern oscillation: Southern oscillation is the alternating of sea level … Read more DMPQ: What is El Nino and southern oscillation and How it affects the Indian Monsoon?
JHARKHAND Govt inks MoU with National Insurance for Ayushman Bharat With a day left for the roll-out of world’s biggest health insurance scheme – Ayushman Bharat from the lands of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, the Jharkhand State Aarogya Society under Department of Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare signed an MoU with the National Insurance … Read more 22.09.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Free 3D Ultrasonography facility for BPL families across State People from below poverty line (BPL) category can avail free 3D Ultrasonography facility at Government hospitals across the State. However, people belonging to APL families have to pay a meagre Rs 333 to avail the facility. Aiming to provide affordable medical help and … Read more 21.09.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND CM announces walkie talkie, bicycles for sanitation workers Chief Minister Raghubar Das in a direct communication with the sanitation workers in Capital City assured both social as well as financial support to the ‘Swacchta Champions’. From linking sanitation workers to Labour Welfare Board to providing them skill based training to increasing their monthly … Read more 20.09.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Skill development ecosystem goes online, ‘Hunar’ launched Jharkhand Skill Mission Society brought entire ecosystem of skill development present in the State online for the users. ‘Hunar’ portal especially developed and designed for this purpose would manage execution of the programme, data management and programme implementation in paperless manner. The portal would … Read more 19.09.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current Affairs
Lord Rippon’s political outlook was very antithesis to his immediate predecessor. He was inspired with a sense of mission and duty towards British subjects, irrespective of their nationality. His vision was modern in outlook and his steps were ingrained with forward looking outlook. He took some steps towards liberalising administration in India. He ended the … Read more DPMQ : Lord Rippon contribution to Indian governance was of immense significance. comment
Radioactivity is a physical process. As the name implies it is the act of emitting radiation spontaneously. In simple terms if atomic nucleus is unstable and want to loose some energy, it will release energy in the form of radiations. There are several types of particles or waves that may shoot out of a radioactive … Read more DPMQ : What is radioactivity? List down the application of radioactivity
State public service commission are dealt by the same set of the articles i.e. from art 315 to 323. The SPSC is the highest recruiting agency in state. It is an independent constitution body. But the SPSC have not been able to do justice with them, the reason are as follows: Perceived corruption: Among the … Read more DPMQ : State public service commission are not at par with the union public service commission. Discuss
Seismic waves are generated due to the release of the energy during an earthquake. They behave differently in different physical mediums and hence provide a good idea how the interior of earth must be. Broadly there are three types of seismic waves: Primary waves: (P) – Waves are longitudinal waves. i.e. The motion of particles … Read more DPMQ : what are seismic waves? Explain the different type of seismic waves?
Disinvestment is the practice of selling of shares by an organisation ( generally used for government) to the private sector. Disinvestment is de-nationalization of lessthan 100 per cent ownership transfer from the state to the private sector. The objective of disinvestment is to mobilise the resources, To use the resources for productive purposes like social … Read more DPMQ : What is Disinvestment? What are its advantages and disadvantages.
JHARKHAND Govt to introduce buse service for students of merged schools Facing criticism over merger of schools, the Jharkhand government has decided to introduce bus transportation system for ferrying students studying in these merged schools. Chief minister Raghubar Das launched ‘urban and semi-urban school reorganization with transportation system’ for students who were finding … Read more 18.09.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current Affairs
Dayanad Saraswati’s was one of the pioneer figure during the course of socio religious movement. His ideology stirred a new debate within the reformist movement in India. It made the masses culturally conscious. He founded Aryan samaj in Bombay in 1875 and invoked the authority of vedas as the most authentic Indian religious reforms … Read more DMPQ: Evaluate the role of Dayanand Saraswati in the social reform movement of the 19th century.
Light fidelity(Li-Fi) is a revolutionary new technology that transmit high speed data using lights. It is perceived to be 100 times faster than Wifi technology which is based on radio wave communication. Potential application: Mobile connectivity: Increase in the mobile connectivity. Laptops, smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices can interconnect directly using Li-Fi. Short … Read more DMPQ: What is Li-fi technology? List down its application
Demographic dividend means that as compared to other large developing and developed countries, India Has a higher proportion of working age population as compared to entire population. More than 50% of India’s population is in the age group of 15-59 years. With such a young population. It has a huge demographic dividend waiting to be … Read more DMPQ: what do you understand by the term demographic dividend? This dividend is fast becoming liability. Discuss?
Child marriage is a social evil . Whopping 78.5 lakhs were married while they were not yet 10 years of age. The legal age for women marriage is 18. But 30% of the women are getting married before this age. The stats clearly suggest that child marriage is rampant in India. Factors responsible for child … Read more DMPQ: Child marriage is rampant in India. Explain the factors responsible for this practice.
E-governance, expands to electronic governance, is the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)in all the processes, with the aim of enhancing government ability to address the needs of the general public. The basic purpose of e-governance is to simplify processes for all, i.e. government, citizens, businesses, etc. at National, State and local levels. There are various … Read more DMPQ: What is e governance? What are its benefits ?
India is the second populous country after china. India has 17.74% of the total world population. The main reason for the high population growth is the high fertility rate which is presently 2.5. It means an Indian women in her reproductive span produces 2.5 offspring on an average. The reasons for high fertility rate are … Read more DMPQ: What are the reasons for high fertility rate in India?
Article 123 of the Constitution grants the President certain law making powers to promulgate Ordinances when either of the two Houses of Parliament is not in session and hence it is not possible to enact laws in the Parliament. An ordinance may relate to any subject that the parliament has the power to legislate on. … Read more DMPQ: Re -promulgation of ordinance is a threat to the democratic set up. In light of the statement discuss what is ordinance making power of president? limitations on ordinance making power.
The pioneers of home rule movement were B. G. Thilak and other by Mrs. Annie Besant . The main objective of the movement was to get self government for India within the British empire. It believed freedom was the natural right of all nations. Home rule was the main demand. The course to be followed … Read more DMPQ: One of the effect of Home rule movement was that Participation in freedom movement shifted from elite class to masses, which gave it a new dimension. Do you agree with the statement.
Neutrinos are the elementary particles found in the universe, which have no charge and have very little mass. They are electrically neutral and have weak interactive force. They are generally formed in the nuclear core of the sun. Radio active decay is also one of the source of neutrinos. They have the unique property of … Read more DMPQ: What are neutrinos? How they are formed and list down their applications.
Globalisation means integration of economies and societies through cross country flows of information ,ideas ,technologies , goods, services, capital finance and people. The current wave of globalisation, which started after 1991had profound effects on the labour market and the employment situation of workers all over the world. The changes in pattern of employment and labour … Read more DMPQ: What is globalisation? Examine its impact on the pattern of employment.
JHARKHAND Experts suggest state-centric programme for Swajal Yojana Experts stressed on state-centric planning and suggested preparing roadmaps and action plan to implement the rural piped drinking water scheme. The solar powered rural drinking water scheme under National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP) is aimed at providing piped water supply to the villages and … Read more 16-17.09.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current
There is no tool for development more effective than the empowerment of women. Development is incomplete without rendering gender equality. It is a myth when 50% of the biological stream is lagging behind due to unavailability of equality of opportunity. According to the economic survey 2017-18, there are 24% women workforce as compared to men. … Read more DMPQ: Development is a myth without rendering women equality. Discuss in the context with women participation in labor force.
Factors Temperate Tropical Latitude 300- 600 50- 300 Originating element Frontogenesis Temperature and Coriolis force Cloud Wide range of clouds associated Generally Clumonimbus Rainfall and life Rainfall is slow. It remain in life for many days. Rain is heavy but does not last beyond few hrs. Isobars Complete circle with steep gradient V shaped … Read more DMPQ: Compare Temperate cyclone and tropical cyclone.
It is an advance technology of genetic engineering to rectify the abnormalities occurring in the mitochondria due to mutation. The mutation severely affects the functioning of mitochondria in the baby. As a result baby may suffer from disease like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson disease. In sexual reproduction, Mitochondrial DNA is obtained from exclusively from the mother. … Read more DMPQ: What is 3 parent child?
FR: aggrieved person can directly approach SC under article 32. Example of FR . In ordinary rights violation, one has to go through proper channel. He/she can’t approach SC directly. Significance of FR’s Limits the power of the state. Maintain balance of power. Ensure constitutionalism . Constitution is supreme. Rule of law will always prevail. … Read more DMPQ: What is the difference between FR and ordinary right? Discuss the significance of FR?
1857 goes down in the annals of history as major landmark in Indian freedom struggle. Where under the leadership of bahadur shah jafar, Indians tried to forced Britishers out of India. Revolt failed to achieve its objective, but it brought major changes in British administration. The limitation of 187 revolt were: Territorial limitation: Even though … Read more DMPQ: Revolt of 1857 has its own limitation. Discuss the limitation of the revolt.
Aviation sector is one of the promising sector in India. This sector faced a growth rate of 20% per annum in passenger traffic. As per IATA, India will become the 3rd largest aviation market in the world interms of passenger by 2026. Above data clearly states that aviation sector is not under stressed. The opportunities … Read more DMPQ: Air India is severely under stressed but aviation sector is not. Identify the potential and challenges?
Net neutrality is the principle that internet service providers and governments should treat all data on the internet equality , not discriminating or charging differently by user, content, site, platform application, type of attached equipment or mode of communication. It is about not giving special privileges to some website like in the form of speeding … Read more DMPQ: What is net neutrality? Write down the significance.
S.no. For Against 1. Most secular trait for reorganisation It was feared that it will spur the demand for new states,..weakening of integration process 2. Education in mother tounge -easily grasped by student It would slow down the process of emergence of a national identity 3. It will help to preserve cultural identity … Read more DMPQ: Arguments in favour and against the linguistic organisation of state.
According to the IPCC report by 2010 45% of Himalaya will be shrinked. The rate of shrinkage is 0.5% annually. There are various reason for Himalayan shrinkage which are discussed below: Weak monsoon affecting snow accumulation Because of global warming, rise in temperature In the eastern and central Himalayan, it shows mainly during monsoon season … Read more DMPQ: Effect of climate change on Himalayan Glaciers and effect on human settlement.
Raja Ram mohan roy was the social reformer, educationist, intellectual who tried to bring elements of for gone Indian values and elements of modernisation like liberty, freedom etc. He tried to create a synthesis of thought of east and west. RMY was a supporter of equality between men and women. He said that women must … Read more DMPQ: Raja Ram mohan roy was the maker of Modern India. Discuss.
JHARKHAND Language Academy in a month in State: CM Chief Minister Raghubar Das said that the State will be introducing Language Academy within a month. Government is trying to maximize the use of Hindi in schools, colleges, universities and Government offices. Rajbhasha Aayog should make a policy for making Hindi mandatory in Government … Read more 15.09.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current
Mukhaymantri Dal Bhaat Yojana Through this scheme, a meal is provided to the poor at Rs. 5 per meal. The meal include es200 grams of rice, lentils and vegetables. The centre moderator of these centres is provided vegetables, channa dal and soyabean free of cost. The moderator has to pay Rs. 1 per kg … Read more DMPQ: Discuss the following schemes 1) Mukhaymantri Dal Bhaat Yojana: 2) Patr Grihast Yojana:
To provide food security to the needy ones is the main objective of the Department of Food, Public distribution and Consumer affairs. The department aims to supply food grains to poor families of the state within a specified time period at a subsidized rate, which is a challenging task. In order to come existing … Read more DMPQ: Food security is one of the prime objective of a welfare state. Name the department which ensures food security and state its objective.
Given the importance of the agricultural sector, the Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperative, Government of Jharkhand, have taken various measures for its sustainable development. Schemes are as follows: Conversion of fallow land into cropped area. Double cropping rice fallow scheme: encouraging farmer to grow other crops in off season Agriculture mechanization promotion … Read more DMPQ: Agriculture has been a main pillar for rural economy. Discuss the steps taken by government of Jharkhand to impart sustainability to this sector.
In Jharkhand’s rural economy, agriculture is one of the significant sectors, which leads to food security,income, price stability and livelihood for the majority. As per the statistics more than 76 per cent of the people live in rural areas and 66.85 per cent of the total labour force is dependent on agriculture. This shows the … Read more DMPQ: Agriculture is an important sector for Jharkhand discuss and Outline the agro-climatic zones of Jharkhand.