22.03.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs

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INTERNATIONAL     February 21 – International Mother Language Day   The International Mother Language Day (IMLD) was observed across the world on 21 February to promote awareness of linguistic, multilingualism and cultural diversity. This year it is the 17th anniversary of IMLD.   The observance of this day signifies importance of mother language as … Read more 22.03.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs

DMPQ- GSTN

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Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) is a Section 8 (under new companies Act, not for profit companies are governed under section 8), non-Government, private limited company. It was incorporated on March 28, 2013. The Government of India holds 24.5% equity in GSTN and all States of the Indian Union, including NCT of Delhi and … Read more DMPQ- GSTN

DMPQ: Discuss the provisions under article 356. (POLITY)

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President rule can be imposed under article 356 in the event of constitutional breakdown of the state.  After invocation of the article, the state comes under the direct control of the central government. Executive authority us exercised through governor, who has the authority to appoint retired civil servants or other administrators to assist him. In … Read more DMPQ: Discuss the provisions under article 356. (POLITY)

DMPQ- Explain the method of Chlorination for water purification.

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Chlorine is a powerful chemical that has been in use for many years to treat water for home consumption. Chlorine is an effective water purification method that kills germs, parasites and other disease-causing organisms found in ground or tap water. Water can be purified using chlorine tablets or liquid chlorine. As an off-the-shelf water purification … Read more DMPQ- Explain the method of Chlorination for water purification.

Indian Industry

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? Indian Industry : An introduction Industry accounts for 26% of GDP and employs 22% of the total workforce. According to the World Bank, India’s industrial manufacturing GDP output in 2015 was 6th largest in the world on current US dollar basis ($559 billion), and 9th largest on inflation-adjusted constant 2005 US dollar basis … Read more Indian Industry

Classification of climates, (Koppen and Thornthwaite)

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  Climatic Regions of India : Koeppen’s Classification Climate Type Climatic Region Annual Rainfall in the Region Amw (Monsoon type with shorter dry winter season) Western coastal region, south of Mumbai over 300 cm As (Monsoon type with dry season in high sun period) Coromandel coast = Coastal Tamil Nadu and adjoining areas of Andhra Pradesh … Read more Classification of climates, (Koppen and Thornthwaite)

DMPQ- Highlight the causes and effects of the The Deccan Peasants Uprising of 1875.

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The Deccan peasants uprising was directed mainly against the excesses of the Marwari and Gujarati money lenders. Social boycott of moneylenders by the peasants was later transformed into armed peasant revolt in the Poona and Ahmadnagar districts of Maharashtra. The peasants attacked the moneylender’s houses, shops and burnt them down. Their chief targets were the … Read more DMPQ- Highlight the causes and effects of the The Deccan Peasants Uprising of 1875.

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam

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? Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam The three keys to a corruption-free country must play their part: Showing his faith in three key societal members, Dr Kalam firmly believed that the father, the mother and the teacher have a humungous role to play in making a difference to the nation. He taught us that a … Read more Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam

05-12-2017 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs

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JHARKHAND   Govt takes pre-budget suggestions from people   Like the previous year, state government today began the exercise to take people’s opinion ahead of budget so that they can assimilate them  into budget draft and prepare a people friendly budget for the state. Chief minister raghubar das launched the first such meeting with a … Read more 05-12-2017 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs

05.01.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs

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JHARKHAND   Jharkhand 3rd on child marriage list: NHRC   Jharkhand ranks third in the country in terms of child marriages and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).   Jharkhand which is in the low level of social progress category has been listed third in the high child marriage prevalence states by the National Family Health Survey-4.   Worried … Read more 05.01.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs

Appraisal System

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  Performance appraisal is a vital tool to measure the frameworks set by any organization to its employees. It is utilized to track individual contribution and performance against organizational goals and to identify individual strengths and opportunities for future improvements and assessed whether organizational goals are achievedor serves as basis for the company’s future planning … Read more Appraisal System

Determinants Of Nuclear Tests

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? Determinants of Nuclear Tests: Pokhran I (1974) and Pokhran II (1998) Pokhran 1 test The emergence of China as fifth nuclear power in October 1964 constituted a significant threat to India’s territorial integrity and sovereignty. The strained relations between the two countries after the 1962 aggression sparked off an acrimonious debate on defence … Read more Determinants Of Nuclear Tests

DMPQ:During 18885-1905 freedom struggle witnessed Moderate phase. Discuss the contribution of Moderates in freedom struggle.

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Economic Critique of British Empire: It was perhaps the most important contribution ofthe moderates. RC Dutt, DadabhaiNaroji (Drain Theory). They also exposed the ill effectof foreign capital in India in form of suppression of Indian industries. ? Constitutional Reforms: Indian Councils Act of 1892 was result of their efforts which increased the number of members … Read more DMPQ:During 18885-1905 freedom struggle witnessed Moderate phase. Discuss the contribution of Moderates in freedom struggle.

Philosophy Of The Upanishad And The BhagavadGita

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? Philosophy of the Upanishad and the Bhagavad Gita –Yoga Philosophy of Pathanjali Philosophy of the Upanishad What are Upanishads? The Upanishads are ancient texts, which record the foundation of Hindu thought. They are the final part of the Vedas, the part that is concerned with pure knowledge. The word ‘veda’ means ‘knowledge’; and the … Read more Philosophy Of The Upanishad And The BhagavadGita

DMPQ: What is Trade parity Price? and What is e-way bill? and What is OPEC?

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What is Trade parity Price?( 2marker/economy)   Ans:  Trade parity price is the weighted average of import parity price and export parity price. IPP is the actual price importers would pay in case of actual import and EPP is the price oil companies would realise on export.   What is OPEC? (2 marker/ International relation) … Read more DMPQ: What is Trade parity Price? and What is e-way bill? and What is OPEC?

Conductors

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? Conductors, semiconductors and insulators Materials are classified as conductors, insulators, or semiconductors according to their electric conductivity. The classifications can be understood in atomic terms. Electrons in an atom can have only certain well-defined energies, and, depending on their energies, the electrons are said to occupy particular energy levels. In a typical atom … Read more Conductors

05.06.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs

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JHARKHAND CM vows to make j’khand plastic-free by 2019   In order to push the efforts taken by the State Pollution Control Board to control indiscriminate uses of polythene carry bags across Jharkhand, the Government has gone on setting a deadline in this regard.   As per an estimate 24 tonnes of plastic garbage is … Read more 05.06.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs

DMPQ-What do you understand by the term seeker technology and 5G Technology?

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  Seeker Technology :The seeker technology is a critical technology that determines the accuracy of a missile. So far, the seeker technology had come from Russia.   The technology is a closely guarded secret.  Mastering it is a significant milestone in missile technology and would reduce import dependence.  The seeker was developed by Research Centre Imarat … Read more DMPQ-What do you understand by the term seeker technology and 5G Technology?

Health Facilities In Rural Areas

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?              Healthcare Facilities in Rural Areas   indigenous systems of medicine; drugs and pharmaceuticals. Public health being a State subject, the primary responsibility to provide improved access to healthcare services is that of the State Governments. However, under National Health Mission (NHM) financial support is provided to State/UT Governments to strengthen their healthcare … Read more Health Facilities In Rural Areas

DMPQ: Bio fungicide (Raksha).

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Trichoderma harzianum is a naturally occurring fungus, which is used as a biofungicide to protect mulberry (Morus alba L.) from root-rot and wilt diseases caused by other harmful fungi. A talc-based biofungiside (Raksha) has been developed using T. harzianum for the control of root rot diseases of mulberry. Raksha is applied after mixing with farm-yard … Read more DMPQ: Bio fungicide (Raksha).

DMPQ- Trace out the historical bilateral relation between India and Bangladesh

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Indian government believe in maintaining good relations with neighbouring countries. Bangladesh is one of its close neighbour. India had recognised Bangladesh as a separate and independent state, did so on 6 December 1971. India fought together with the Bangladeshis to liberate Bangladesh from West Pakistan in 1971. Bangladesh and India share a common tradition. They … Read more DMPQ- Trace out the historical bilateral relation between India and Bangladesh

Raja Ram Mohan Roy (1)

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? Raja ram mohan roy During the late 18th century (what was known as the Dark Age), the society in Bengal was burdened with a host of evil customs and regulations. Elaborate rituals and strict moral codes were enforced which were largely modified, and badly interpreted ancient traditions. Practices like child marriage (Gouridaan), polygamy … Read more Raja Ram Mohan Roy (1)

DMPQ- Do you think article 142 undermines the status of legislature and Executive?

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Article 142 provides discretionary power to the Supreme Court as it states that the court in the exercise of its jurisdiction may pass such decree or make such order as is necessary for doing complete justice in any cause or matter pending before it. Such decree shall be enforceable throughout the territory of India in … Read more DMPQ- Do you think article 142 undermines the status of legislature and Executive?

DMPQ- Define hate speeches. How they are detrimental to the Indian society?

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hate speech is understood as any kind of communication in speech, writing or behaviour, that attacks or uses pejorative or discriminatory language with reference to a person or a group on the basis of who they are, in other words, based on their religion, ethnicity, nationality, race, colour, descent, gender or other identity factor. This … Read more DMPQ- Define hate speeches. How they are detrimental to the Indian society?

DMPQ: Highlight the importance of Dams as a vehicle for flood control

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Dams and flood control The efficiency of dams to withhold floods has always been put to question. Critics have also termed dams as harbinger of floods claiming that the essential scientific assessment for consistent release of water to avoid build up is rarely done. Absence of a standard operating procedure for releasing water from the … Read more DMPQ: Highlight the importance of Dams as a vehicle for flood control

System of Units: MKS, CGS and SI

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Measurement of any physical quantity involves comparison with a certain basic, arbitrarily chosen, internationally accepted reference standard called unit. The result of a measurement of a physical quantity is expressed by a number (or numerical measure) accompanied by a unit. A unit of measurement is a definite magnitude of a quantity, defined and adopted by … Read more System of Units: MKS, CGS and SI

28-07-2017 Paper III- DMPQ

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Daily JPSC Mains Practice Questions- DMPQ is a free for all initiative by JPSC Notes Team just like daily current affairs program to provide 2 questions from each paper daily to cover the entire syllabus of JPSC Mains for the aspirants. What led to the Formation of Indian National Congress? Explain in detail the safety … Read more 28-07-2017 Paper III- DMPQ

DMPQ- . “Indian Parliamentary system is not a replica of British Parliament.” Explain the statement.

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The parliamentary system of government in India is largely based on the British parliamentary system. However, it never became a replica of the British system and differs in the following respects: India has a republican system in place of British monarchical system. In other words, the Head of the State in India (that is, President) … Read more DMPQ- . “Indian Parliamentary system is not a replica of British Parliament.” Explain the statement.

Disaster Management Models

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? . Roles and responsibilities of stakeholders including community, Concept of first responders Disaster management (DM) is a challenging domain to model because of the variety of dynamic characteristics attached to the domain. Metamodeling is a model-driven approach that describes how semantic domain models can be built into an artifact called a Metamodel. By collecting … Read more Disaster Management Models

DMPQ- Evaluate the Regulatory mechanism for bt brinjal in India.

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Bt brinjal is the first food crop under evaluation for commercial release in India. Since its development in 2000, the crop has undergone rigorous scientific evaluation to assess its food safety, environmental safety, human and animal health safety and biodiversity. Rigorous scientific tests, including toxicity and allergenicity evaluation as well as nutritional studies on rabbits, … Read more DMPQ- Evaluate the Regulatory mechanism for bt brinjal in India.

DMPQ:What are the salient features of National Electronic Policy?

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The Union Cabinet  gave its approval to the National Policy on Electronics 2019 (NPE 2019), proposed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The Policy envisions positioning India as a global hub for Electronics System Design and Manufacturing – (ESDM) by encouraging and driving capabilities in the country for developing core components, including … Read more DMPQ:What are the salient features of National Electronic Policy?

DMPQ: Independence, impartiality and fearlessness of judges are not private rights of judges but citizen’s rights. Ultimately judicial legitimacy/ power rests on people’s confidence in courts. In this context discuss the concerns with the collegium system. (POLITY)

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The process for the appointment of judges lies at the heart of an independent judiciary. The Second Judges’ case of 1993 led to the formation of a collegium of high-ranking judges which has since then identifying persons for appointment to the SC and high courts. While the collegium began with a desire for judicial independence, the recent … Read more DMPQ: Independence, impartiality and fearlessness of judges are not private rights of judges but citizen’s rights. Ultimately judicial legitimacy/ power rests on people’s confidence in courts. In this context discuss the concerns with the collegium system. (POLITY)

16.01.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs

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JHARKHAND Wildlife numbers fall in Jharkhand even as forest cover increases   Black bucks no longer bellow here and the Chinkara’s snort is barely heard in Jharkhand now.   The presence of around a dozen wildlife species , including the tiger and leopards , and birds such as the great spotted eagle appears to be … Read more 16.01.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs

DMPQ-Outline the cultural model of conservation of different tribes in India.

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  Bishnoi Tribe of Rajasthan: Bishnois consider treesas sacred and protect the entire ecosystemincluding animals and birds that exists in theirvillages. Tribe has organized their own Tiger Forcewhich is a brigade of youth actively pursue wildlifeprotection. Chenchu Tribe of Andhra Pradesh: They areinvolved in tiger conservation at Nagarjunasagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve (NSTR). Maldhari Tribe in … Read more DMPQ-Outline the cultural model of conservation of different tribes in India.

Rain Water Harvesting

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? Rain Water Harvesting Water forms the lifeline of any society. Water is essential for the environment, food security and sustainable development. All the known civilizations have flourished with water source as the base and it is true in the present context too. Availability of drinking water and provision of sanitation facilities are the … Read more Rain Water Harvesting

DMPQ: What is fiscal consolidation? Provide the ways to achieve it? ( Economy)

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Fiscal consolidation means providing ways and means to strengthen the government finance and reduction in both deficits and accumulation of debt stock. It is critical as it provide macroeconomic stability.     It can be achieve in simple terms by increasing the revenue and reducing the expenditure. The following are the ways through which FD … Read more DMPQ: What is fiscal consolidation? Provide the ways to achieve it? ( Economy)