DMPQ: Urbanisation is an inevitable process . Discuss the problems associated with with special reference to Jharkhand.

With 24 per cent of its population living in urban areas, Jharkhand has immense scope for urbanization in the decades to come. But the stark inter-regional disparities in the spatial distribution of urban population and its growth being spatially confined in a limited number of urban centres can have far reaching ramifications in the form … Read more DMPQ: Urbanisation is an inevitable process . Discuss the problems associated with with special reference to Jharkhand.

DMPQ: Explain the following schemes: a) Bhimrao Ambedkar Awas Yojna: b) R- SETI:

a) Bhimrao Ambedkar Awas Yojna:   The state is a victim of rampant trafficking and witch hunting, making the survival of the affected women difficult. Keeping in view of this problem, the state government launched the Bhimrao Ambedkar Awas Yojna  to the single women or women headed households in special circumstances. Beneficiary selected on the … Read more DMPQ: Explain the following schemes: a) Bhimrao Ambedkar Awas Yojna: b) R- SETI:

DMPQ: Give a brief account on the forest resources of Jharkhand. Schemes to conserve forest,

The forest resources of Jharkhand are abundantly distributed over the Chota Nagpur Plateau region and constitutes a critical lifeline for the indigenous  forest dwellers, especially the PVTGby offering them sustenance and livelihood. The state of Jharkhand has a diverse variety of forest cover consisting of Dry peninsular sal forest, Northern dry mix deciduous forest, Moist … Read more DMPQ: Give a brief account on the forest resources of Jharkhand. Schemes to conserve forest,

DMPQ: Jharkhand enjoys unique geographical advantage in mineral reserves.Discuss the statement.

Jharkhand is one of the richest mineral zones in the world and it has 40% and 29% of India’s mineral reserves and coal reserves respectively. This statement is sufficient to verify that Jharkhand enjoys a unique geographical advantages. Jharkhand is rich in mineral resources, most of the area lying on chhota Nagpur plateau, such as … Read more DMPQ: Jharkhand enjoys unique geographical advantage in mineral reserves.Discuss the statement.

14.09.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current

JHARKHAND State first in East to make power trip   Chief minister Raghubar Das flagged off 20 white electric cars and took a short spin in one at state secretariat Project Building, Ranchi, making Jharkhand the first state in eastern India to procure the eco-friendly vehicles for government use.   So far, Delhi, Maharashtra, Andhra … Read more 14.09.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current

13.09.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current

JHARKHAND CM, Ministers to participate in ‘Cleanliness is Service’ programme   Chief Minister Raghubar Das today said that from September 15 to October 02, 2018, ‘Cleanliness is Service’ programme will be organised under Clean India Mission in the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will start the programme, under which Chief Ministers, Ministers and other officials … Read more 13.09.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current

DMPQ: Air India is severely under stressed but aviation sector is not. Identify the potential and challenges? 

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? 

DMPQ: What is net neutrality? Write down the significance.

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.

DMPQ: Arguments in favour and against the linguistic organisation of state.

  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.

DMPQ: Effect of climate change on Himalayan Glaciers and effect on human settlement. 

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. 

12.09.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current

JHARKHAND ·         State bags top slot in DBT in MGNREGA, social schemes ð  The Union Rural Development Department today felicitated representatives from Jharkhand for securing first place in Direct Benefits Transfer (DBT) in MGNREGA. Jharkhand was also felicitated for getting first place in Social Security Pension and adopting Best Practices in the field. ð  Also, … Read more 12.09.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current

DMPQ: Present a critique on DPSP

Introduction- Prepare an intro on DPSP of 60 words Body:   1) Non justiciable 2) Unsystematic enumeration and lot of repetition. 3) Some article are reactionary like ban on cow slaughter and     ban on liquor 4) It emphasis on philosophy of socialism which is inconsistent with the contemporary era of globalisation. 5) Lack of consistency.  … Read more DMPQ: Present a critique on DPSP

DMPQ: Montreal protocol has been one of the rarest treaty that achieve success. What is Montreal protocol all about?

  Montreal protocol  is a treaty signed in 1987 to ban ozone depletion substance like CFC’s and HCFC which were used in refrigerators and Air conditioner. India is also one of the signatories of Montreal protocol. The Montreal Protocol has proven to be innovative and successful, and is the first treaty to achieve universal ratification … Read more DMPQ: Montreal protocol has been one of the rarest treaty that achieve success. What is Montreal protocol all about?

DMPQ: What is urban flood? List down the reason for urban floods and map out the solution.

urban flood is a common phenomenon. These flood occur in a very short span of time and drench city with several feet’s of water. The example of urban floods can be seen in Gurugram, Mumbai etc. Reasons for urban floods: Destruction of wetland- wetland act as natural aquifers. Their destruction led to reduction in moisture … Read more DMPQ: What is urban flood? List down the reason for urban floods and map out the solution.

DMPQ: What is PPP ? Certain issues are faced by PPP. Examine that

  PPP is public private partnership where a private entity enters into a contract with a government entity to provide public asset or service in which the private party provides its managerial expertise and operational efficiency.   Remuneration in this is linked to performance. PPP model was envisioned for infrastructure sector but now it is present … Read more DMPQ: What is PPP ? Certain issues are faced by PPP. Examine that

11.09.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current

JHARKHAND   JOHAR scheme can double up framer’s income : Study   The income of framers can be doubled with the implementation of JOHAR scheme (Jharkhand’s Opportunities for Harnessing Rural Development) within the district.   Under the scheme government aims at helping people belonging to the backward class in the society financially.   Under Johar … Read more 11.09.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current

10.09.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current

JHARKHAND ·        China will be Jharkhand’s partner country at the Food processing summit ð  Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das was on a four-day visit to China at the invitation of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC). ð  He invited China to participate in food processing summit, which will be organised by Jharkhand Government in November. … Read more 10.09.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current

DMPQ: Arguments in favour and against the linguistic organisation of state.

  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.

DMPQ: Deindustrialisation was one of the impact of British rule. Give the reasons for deindustrialisation of India?

British rule was the era of drain of wealth. It affected all the sector alike. It has an impact on socio-economic-political milieu. Deindustalisation was the one of the serious consequence. The reasons for deindustralisation are as follows: The patronage received by the industries earlier were no longer available. As there was curtailment of demand of … Read more DMPQ: Deindustrialisation was one of the impact of British rule. Give the reasons for deindustrialisation of India?

DMPQ: What are ocean currents? What are the factors responsible for ocean currents.

Ocean current are nothing but movement of volume of water in defined direction and    with an identifiable speed. These current regulate the temperature and salinity of ocean currents and also get regulated by them. Factors responsible for ocean currents: Earth rotation from west to east . It leads to North equatorial current and south equatorial … Read more DMPQ: What are ocean currents? What are the factors responsible for ocean currents.

DMPQ: What are GM crops? Discuss its advantage and issue involved.

Genetic modified crop as the name suggest is modified form of crop in which nuclear material of parent crop is altered and modified to its advantage by use of genetic engineering. Example of genetic crops are Bt cotton, bt brinjal etc. Advantage: Drought resilient varieties, pest resilient varieties can be grown. This will bring sustainability … Read more DMPQ: What are GM crops? Discuss its advantage and issue involved.

DMPQ: Sagarmala is an ambitious project. What is sagarmala? What are the challenges in implementation? Discuss the prospect of the project.

Sagarmala is a series of projects to leverage the country’s coastline and inland waterways to drive port led development. It is a mammoth project with a total outlay of 8 lakh crore spread across four broad areas. Modernisation of port infrastructure Improve port connectivity Development of coastal community Create coastal economic zones   Challenges: It … Read more DMPQ: Sagarmala is an ambitious project. What is sagarmala? What are the challenges in implementation? Discuss the prospect of the project.

DMPQ: What is blockchain technology? List down advantage and application

A blockchain is a digitized, decentralized, public ledger of all cryptocurrency transactions. Constantly growing as ‘completed’ blocks (the most recent transactions) are recorded and added to it in chronological order, it allows market participants to keep track of digital currency transactions without central recordkeeping. Each node (a computer connected to the network) gets a copy of the blockchain, which is downloaded … Read more DMPQ: What is blockchain technology? List down advantage and application

DMPQ: What is 52nd Constitutional amendment act. Discuss the issues attached with it.

52nd CAA introduces anti defection law which makes defection  a difficult process. The  objective of the law was to prevent horse trading  and use of money power in getting required support in the parliament and assemblies. It has able to achieve the desired objectives but it is not immune from criticism. The issues with anti-defection … Read more DMPQ: What is 52nd Constitutional amendment act. Discuss the issues attached with it.

DMPQ: Social reform movements played their role in making of modern India. Discuss the features of Social reform movement.

The era of advent of EIC coincided with the era of Modernisation.  This modern period brought some changes in our social, religious milieu. The movements tried to brought modern elements and tried to give new shape to our social structure. The features of social reform movement are as follows: These movements were characterised by rationalism … Read more DMPQ: Social reform movements played their role in making of modern India. Discuss the features of Social reform movement.

DMPQ: Sugar mills are facing some serious problems in the recent past. List down the       reason for problems attached with sugar mills. Why  performance of mills in peninsular India is better than that of north India?

Obsolete machinery Low productivity/ hectare Low crushing season Policies issues: Highly political sensitive commodity Delinking of sugarcane and sugar prices State advisory prices are very high Restriction on the use of bagasse and molasses. Energy generation cannot be sell out to others. Low per capita consumption of sugars. High input cost involved in sugarcane crop. … Read more DMPQ: Sugar mills are facing some serious problems in the recent past. List down the       reason for problems attached with sugar mills. Why  performance of mills in peninsular India is better than that of north India?

DMPQ: Wealth inequality is a serious concern for the Government around the world. What are the reasons for wealth inequality in India? List down the consequence of wealth inequality.

According to a report of Oxfam international , India’s richest now hold 58% of country’s wealth. 57 billionaires in the country have the same wealth as that of the bottom 70% population, Wealth inequality is a serious issue. The reasons for wealth inequality are: Growing incidence of Tax avoidance and Tax evasion Existence of black … Read more DMPQ: Wealth inequality is a serious concern for the Government around the world. What are the reasons for wealth inequality in India? List down the consequence of wealth inequality.

DMPQ: India’s growth story has bypassed the industrial sector. what  are the reasons for low performance of industrial sector in India post liberalisation.

The industrial sector has performed poorly in the reform period because of decreasing demand of industrial products due to various reasons’ such as cheaper imports, inadequate investment, infrastructure etc. India is a founder member of WTO and in facilitating globalisation of Indian Economy, India like other developing countries is compelled to open up its economy … Read more DMPQ: India’s growth story has bypassed the industrial sector. what  are the reasons for low performance of industrial sector in India post liberalisation.

DMPQ: System of communal representation was started in GOI Act, 1909 called morley minto reforms. Discuss the salient features of Morley minto reforms.

Britishers in the name of rule of law tried to bring various charters and statues to govern India. These acts outlined the political set up and how British India is going to Govern. In this series GOI, Act 1909 was passed which is also called Morely- minto reform. ( Morley -secretary and Minto- Viceroy). The … Read more DMPQ: System of communal representation was started in GOI Act, 1909 called morley minto reforms. Discuss the salient features of Morley minto reforms.

DMPQ: Big data is always in the news recently. What do you understand by the term bio data? What are it potential application?

Big data is the huge amount of data which is present in an unprocessed way. It is a complex data. Big data is characterised by 3 Vs ie. Volume of data, velocity of data i.e. processed and complex variety of data. Big data has various useful application. The application of Big data can be seen … Read more DMPQ: Big data is always in the news recently. What do you understand by the term bio data? What are it potential application?

DMPQ: What are the constitutional safeguards there for SC and ST. 

Social safeguards:   Art 17- abolition of untouchability Art 23- Traffic in human beings and beggar Art 24- prevent child labour. A substantial portion of child labor comes from SC and ST Art 25(2)(b)- Hindu religious institution shall be open to all section without any discrimination. Economic safeguards Art 23 Art 24 Art 46 – … Read more DMPQ: What are the constitutional safeguards there for SC and ST. 

DMPQ: Textile industry is one of the labor intensive industry. List down the challenges faced by textile industry and govt. initiative to address them.

Textile industry is the second largest provider of emoloyment after agriculture. India is the second largest producer of textiles after China. It contributes 14% of industrial production, 4% of GDP and 13% of export earning. But there are some chronic problems associated with textile industry. It is largely an unorganised sector. Its highly fragmented nature … Read more DMPQ: Textile industry is one of the labor intensive industry. List down the challenges faced by textile industry and govt. initiative to address them.

DMPQ: Rural development is key to achieve sustainable and holistic development. In this context please explain and outline the objectives of Jharkhand opportunities for harnessing growth? 

Jharkhand since its inception has put a thrust on rural development. Jharkhand is not fortunate enough to have high concentration of village near urban agglomeration. Hence growth in urban does not translocate to village Pockets. Jharkhand has 37000 village out of which only 1% has population more than 5000. To achieve rural prosperity, a new … Read more DMPQ: Rural development is key to achieve sustainable and holistic development. In this context please explain and outline the objectives of Jharkhand opportunities for harnessing growth? 

DMPQ: What is artificial intelligence? List down its application.

Artificial intelligence is a way of programming a computer, robot to perform human like task such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision making and translation between language.   Artificial intelligence has wide application cutting across all sectors: In agriculture artificial intelligence is used for precision farming. This will increase the productivity and lower the input … Read more DMPQ: What is artificial intelligence? List down its application.

DMPQ: What is groundwater contamination? What are the cause of ground water contamination?

Groundwater contamination is the adulteration of water because of the increase in the concentration of certain pollutants. The major pollutants contributing to contamination are Arsenic, fluoride, Iron, uranium , nitrate etc. Causes of groundwater contamination are: Natural: Groundwater naturally contains high amount of pollutant due to geological formation. For example occurrence of fluoride is related … Read more DMPQ: What is groundwater contamination? What are the cause of ground water contamination?

DMPQ: Home charges is one of the major component of drain of wealth. In this context please explain home charge and also list down the effect of drain of wealth.

East India company took away part of Indian resources and wealth and in reciprocity they offer no return. This continuous drain made India Impoverished . The major component of drain of wealth was home charges: Home charge is the expenditure carried out by company before 1858 and by British government  after 1858 . It includes … Read more DMPQ: Home charges is one of the major component of drain of wealth. In this context please explain home charge and also list down the effect of drain of wealth.

DMPQ: What is black money? Discuss its implication in context of India?

Black money is defined  as assets or resources that have neither been reported to the public authorities at the time of their generation nor disclosed at any point of time during the possession. The problem with  black money is huge . It has serious socio-political and economic implications. According to sources the estimate of GDP … Read more DMPQ: What is black money? Discuss its implication in context of India?

DMPQ: What are the types of pressure groups? Discuss the significane of Pressure groups.

Pressure group is an organised group of people that wants to influence the policies or activities of those in able to make decision. This could be at a local, national or international level of government. There are various types of Pressure groups summarised below: Social or Identity based groups: They have one particular identity. There … Read more DMPQ: What are the types of pressure groups? Discuss the significane of Pressure groups.