DMPQ- What is the concept of virtual water trade ? discuss its significance and implications in India.

. Virtual water (VW) is the water ‘embodied’ in a product, not in real sense, but in virtual sense. It refers to the water needed to produce a product. Every product has a unique water footprint defined as the total volume of fresh water used to produce the goods and services consumed by the individual … Read more DMPQ- What is the concept of virtual water trade ? discuss its significance and implications in India.

Development Of Posts And Telegraph During The British Rule

? Development of Posts and Telegraph:-   Posts Britain’s involvement in the postal services of India began in the eighteenth century. Initially the service was administered by the East India Company who established post offices in Mumbai, Chennai and Calcutta (now Kolkata) between 1764 and 1766. East India Company and the British Post Office in … Read more Development Of Posts And Telegraph During The British Rule

DMPQ- Operation Samundra setu.

Indian Navy has launched Operation “Samudra Setu” – meaning “Sea Bridge”, as a part of national effort to repatriate Indian citizens from overseas. Indian Naval Ships Jalashwa and Magar are presently enroute to the port of Malè, Republic of Maldives to commence evacuation operations from 08 May 2020 as part of Phase-1. The Government has … Read more DMPQ- Operation Samundra setu.

Commissions/Committees & Their Purpose

  Commissions/Committees & Their Purpose Arjun Sen Gupta   Public Sector Enterprise Autonomy Committee         Rangarajan Committee   Disinvestment of PSUs & Balance of Payments. Malhotra Committee   Insurance Sector & its regulation. Follow up led to setting up of IRDA. Madhukar Committee   Gold exchange traded fund implementation. L.C. Gupta Committee … Read more Commissions/Committees & Their Purpose

Constitutional provisions related to Environment and its Protection

Constitutional provisions related to Environment and its Protection The protection and improvement of environment is a constitutional mandate. It is a commitment for a country wedded to the ideas of a welfare State. The Indian Constitution contains specific provisions for environment protection under the chapters of Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties. The … Read more Constitutional provisions related to Environment and its Protection

DMPQ- GSLV MK III

The GSLV-III or Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III is a launch vehicle under development. Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle is a launch vehicle under development. ISRO is developing this to enable India to launch its heavier satellites without dependence on foreign rockets and providers. The GSLV MK-III is a 3 stage vehicle and will have … Read more DMPQ- GSLV MK III

DMPQ- Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana

This is a scheme for providing Physical Aids and Assisted-living Devices for Senior citizens belonging to BPL category. This is a Central Sector Scheme, fully funded by the Central Government. The expenditure for implementation of the scheme will be met from the “Senior Citizens’ Welfare Fund”. The Scheme will be implemented through the sole implementing … Read more DMPQ- Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana

Health Problems in India

Health Problems in India At the face of it, India is a booming economy and one of the fastest growing in the world. Yet, over one third of income is spent towards food and related consumption and hence, social security support for health, education, housing etc. becomes critical. However, over half a century post-independence, there … Read more Health Problems in India

30.01.20 Jharkhand (JPSC) Daily Current Affairs

NASA’s Spitzer space telescope The Spitzer Space Telescope (SST), formerly the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF), was an infrared space telescope launched in 2003 and retired on 30 January 2020. Spitzer carries three instruments on board: Infrared Array Camera (IRAC) Infrared Spectrograph (IRS) Multiband Imaging Photometer for Spitzer (MIPS)   Arvind Krishna elected IBM CEO … Read more 30.01.20 Jharkhand (JPSC) Daily Current Affairs

08.08.19 Jharkhand(JPSC) Daily Current Affairs

JHARKHAND Jumbo rescue centre to come up in Ranchi   In view of growing man-animal conflicts, mainly involving elephants in Jharkhand, the state forest department said they have started applying enforcement of prohibitory orders as one of the measures to prevent gatherings and subsequent fatalities.   Man-animal conflict is an unending menace in Jharkhand with regular reports of casualties … Read more 08.08.19 Jharkhand(JPSC) Daily Current Affairs

14-07.2020 Daily JPSC Current Affairs

JHARKHAND Water Sharing with Bihar The Mohammadganj barrage is attached to North Koyal Water Reservoir, popularly called Mandal dam, located in Latehar district of Jharkhand. Here, the water is retained and Bihar gets a major share of the water in comparison to Jharkhand.   International Google announces $10 billion India Digitization Fund Google will invest … Read more 14-07.2020 Daily JPSC Current Affairs

24.12.20 Daily JPSC Current Affairs

JHARKHAND JPSC calls universities to discuss outstanding issues   Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) seems to be into image making exercise besides to increase its efficiency and to convert JPSC as a professional body as the JPSC has invited teaching and non-teaching staffs of universities of Jharkhand to place their suggestions and concerns before JPSC. … Read more 24.12.20 Daily JPSC Current Affairs

DMPQ- DPSP are non justiciable but still they possess paramount utility. comment

DPSP are enshrined in part IV of the constitution and they are constitutional direction to achieve social and economic democracy in India. They are akin to instrument of instruction and are fundamental to the governance of the country. They have paramount utility as: They act as a source of benchmark to judge the performance of … Read more DMPQ- DPSP are non justiciable but still they possess paramount utility. comment

14.11.17 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs

JHARKHAND • Coal Capital Dhanbad Gets New University ? Buoyant with its resolve to make Jharkhand an education hub, the State Government touched another milestone today as Chief Minister Raghubar Das laid foundation stone of the Binod Bihari Mahto Koylanchal University building at Dhanbad. ? The new university being constructed with an estimated cost of … Read more 14.11.17 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs

India joined Hague code of conduct in 2016. What is this hague code of conduct?

The International Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation, also known asthe Hague Code of Conduct (HCOC), was established on 25 November 2002 as anarrangement to prevent the proliferation of ballistic missiles. It is the result of international efforts to regulate access to ballistic missileswhich can potentially deliver weapons of mass destruction. The HCOC is … Read more India joined Hague code of conduct in 2016. What is this hague code of conduct?

Flood And Drought Occurance

? Flood and Drought Occurrence Drought Drought is a complex, slow-onset phenomenon of ecological challenge that affects people more than any other natural hazards by causing serious economic, social and environmental losses in both developing and developed countries. The period of unusual dryness (i.e. drought) is a normal feature of the climate and weather … Read more Flood And Drought Occurance

DMPQ- The Great Decoupling

In terms of economic relations, the U.S. and China have been coupling up for decades. So much so that they became the biggest trading partners on the planet starting in 2014. Now, amid trade and technology wars, a pandemic and strained diplomatic relations, the world’s two largest economies appear bound for a seismic “decoupling.”                … Read more DMPQ- The Great Decoupling

History Free Mock Quiz 3

Specially designed mock Quiz for Indian History for the systematic coverage of PSC Exam prelims syllabus and practice. History Free Mock Quiz has 30 questions. If any issue is observed with answer students may comment below

Eskimo

? Eskimo Eskimo, any member of a group of peoples who, with the closely related Aleuts, constitute the chief element in the indigenous population of the Arctic and subarctic regions of Greenland, Canada, the United States, and far eastern Russia (Siberia). Early 21st-century population estimates indicated more than 135,000 individuals of Eskimo descent, with … Read more Eskimo

Right to Service Act

Delivering public services in a time bound, decentralised and citizen friendly manner has been one of the major challenges facing the administration wing of the government.Right to Service legislation in India comprises statutory laws which guarantee time-bound delivery of various public services rendered to citizens and provides mechanism for punishing the errant public servant if … Read more Right to Service Act

Mains Booster-Issues of finance, ownership, operation and maintenance of all kinds of infrastructure

Issues of finance, ownership, operation and maintenance of all kinds of infrastructure Issues of finance For quite some time, the decline in asset quality under infrastructure financing has been a key area of concern for the banking sector in general and the Public Sector Banks in particular. Accordingly, several regulatory measures to de-stress the balance … Read more Mains Booster-Issues of finance, ownership, operation and maintenance of all kinds of infrastructure

1. Indus Valley Civilization

? Indus Valley Civilization   Indus Valley Civilization was the first major civilization in south Asia, which spread across a vast area of land in present day India and Pakistan (around 12 lakh sq.km). The time period of mature Indus Valley Civilization is estimated between BC. 2700- BC.1900 i.e. for 800 years. But early Indus Valley Civilization … Read more 1. Indus Valley Civilization

DMPQ: What is external commercial borrowing? Who controls External commercial borrowing and discuss its advantages.

External commercial borrowing (ECB) is basically a loan availed by an Indian entity from a non-resident lender.  They are used widely in India to facilitate access to foreign money by Indian corporations and PSUs (public sector undertakings).  Most of these loans are provided by foreign commercial banks and other institutions.  In the post reform period, … Read more DMPQ: What is external commercial borrowing? Who controls External commercial borrowing and discuss its advantages.

DMPQ-BELMONT FORUM

The Belmont Forum is an international partnership that mobilizes funding of environmental change research and accelerates its delivery to remove critical barriers to sustainability.The Belmont Forum has funded international teams of natural scientists, social scientists, and stakeholders to conduct transdisciplinary research. Established in 2009, the Belmont Forum is a partnership of funding organizations, international science … Read more DMPQ-BELMONT FORUM

Canadian Pacific Railway

? Canadian pacific railway The Canadian Pacific Railway company was incorporated in 1881. Its original purpose was the construction of a transcontinental railway, a promise to British Columbia upon its entry into Confederation. The railway — completed in 1885 — connected Eastern Canada to BC and played an important role in the development of … Read more Canadian Pacific Railway

DMPQ: Agriculture is an important sector for Jharkhand discuss and Outline the agro-climatic zones of Jharkhand.

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.

Institutional Structure For Development Of Nuclear Technology In India

? Institutional structure for development of nuclear technology in India The huge potential of the atom had been envisioned in India in the ancient times and references to the same can be found in some of the ancient scriptures. Such references provide us a tantalizing glimpse into the ancient Indian history and, indeed, into … Read more Institutional Structure For Development Of Nuclear Technology In India

DMPQ: What are the objectives of National Seed Policy ?

  Thrust Areas Varietal Development and PVP Seed Production Quality Assurance Seed Distribution and Marketing. Infrastructure facilities Transgenic Plant Varieties Import of seeds and planting material Export of seeds Promotion of Domestic Seed Strengthening of monitoring system  

Basics Of Recruitment

? Basics of recruitment, selection, induction, training & development Recruitment (hiring) refers to the overall process of attracting, shortlisting, selecting and appointing suitable candidates for jobs (either permanent or temporary) within an organization. Recruitment can also refer to processes involved in choosing individuals for unpaid roles. Managers, human resource generalists and recruitment specialists may … Read more Basics Of Recruitment

Kadambas2

? From Kadambas to Hoysalas: contributions in the field of        architecture, sculpture, literature and religion.     The origins of the rise of the Karnataka region as an independent state trace back to the fourth-century A.D.  with the  birth of the Kadamba Dynasty of Banavasi after the disintegration of  Satavahana power in deccan.  The founder of this … Read more Kadambas2

DMPQ- Mention the recommendations of MS Swaminathan report on food security and land reforms.

Land reforms Distribute ceiling-surplus and waste lands; Prevent diversion of prime agricultural land and forest to corporate sector for non-agricultural purposes. Ensure grazing rights and seasonal access to forests to tribals and pastoralists, and access to common property resources. Establish a National Land Use Advisory Service, which would have the capacity to link land use … Read more DMPQ- Mention the recommendations of MS Swaminathan report on food security and land reforms.

Natural Resources

? Natural resources, their sustainable management and conservation A natural resource is something that is found in nature and can be used by people. Earth’s natural resources include light, air, water, plants, animals, soil, stone, minerals, and fossil fuels. People need some natural resources to stay alive. They use others to make their lives … Read more Natural Resources

DMPQ- . Explain the structure and functions of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes in India.

Composition of NCST  The Commission comprises a Chairperson, a Vice-Chairperson and three full time members (including one lady member).  The term of office Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Member of NCST is three years from the date of assumption of charge.  The Chairperson has been given the rank of Union Cabinet Minister The Vice-Chairperson has the rank … Read more DMPQ- . Explain the structure and functions of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes in India.

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