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? Liberation War of Bangladesh The Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971 was the culmination of a 25-year tumultuous relationship between East and West Pakistan. The British failed to keep a united India as riots started between the Hindus, Sikhs and Muslims in 1946. The riots were so widespread that on August 14, 1947 … Read more Liberation War Of Bangladesh
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? Concept of pressure Pressure is the perpendicular force per unit area, or the stress at a point within a confined fluid. The pressure exerted on a floor by a 42-pound box the bottom of which has an area of 84 square inches is equal to the force divided by the area over which … Read more Concept Of Pressure
A quantum computer employs the principles of quantum mechanics to store information in ‘qubits’ instead of the typical ‘bits’ of 1 and 0. Just as a bit is the basic unit of information in a classical computer, a qubit is the basic unit of information in a quantum computer. It takes advantage of the strange … Read more DMPQ-What is quantum computing and how they are different from normal computers?
JHARKHAND Govt set to roll back school merger decision The Jharkhand Government has decided to withdraw the decisions of merger of schools with low enrolment ratio of students. The Raghubar Das Government in 2018 had taken a decision to merge schools with low enrolment an exercise undertaken by Rajasthan and Jharkhand in the country with … Read more 19-20.01.20 Jharkhand (JPSC) Daily Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Soon, Singapore model of education for skill development of Jharkhand. The state government is all set to take a leaf out of Singapore’s education model for providing skill development training to the youth. In Singapore, out of the total students enrolling for university courses, 25% opt for university education. Roughly, 25% go for polytechnic education and … Read more 13.07.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current Affairs
? Depressed Classes Mission, Non-Brahmin movement and Justice Party One, of the earliest lower caste movements, which became the torch bearer for the future caste movements, was founded in Maharashtra in the 1870s by Jyotibha Phule, who with his books Gulamgiri (1872) and Sarvajanik Satyadharma Pustak and his organisation Satya Shodhak Samaj, proclaimed the … Read more Depressed Class Missions, Non Brahmanical Movements And Justice Party
Every new administrative entity faces some issues. Jharkhand being the recently formed state also face some issues. The issues are discussed as under: Poverty: Jharkhand is the fifth poorest Indian state with 51.6% rural people below the poverty line (BPL). Reduced agriculture output: Declining fertility of soils, increasing incidences of drought and seasonal shifts in … Read more DMPQ: Jharkhand is one of the recently formed state of the Indian union. Like any new administrative entity, it also faces a number of issues. What are those issues?
? , family that ruled Magadha, in northern India, between c. 343 and 321 BCE. The immediately preceded the dynasty of the Mauryas, and, as with all pre-Maurya dynasties, what is known about it is a mixture of fact and legend. Indigenous traditions, both Brahmanical and Jaina, suggest that the founder of the dynasty, Mahapadma … Read more Nanda Dynasty
Appropriation Act: The Appropriation Bill under the Indian Constitution is related to the Budget making process by the Government. According to Article 114 of the Indian constitution, no money can be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India ( which basically comprises of the major fund of the govt. of India) to meet specified expenditure except under an … Read more DMPQ- Explain the following: a) Financial Act b) Appropriation Act
JHARKHAND President of India to visit Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh The President of India Ram Nath Kovind is to visit the States of Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh from 28 February to 2 March 2020. On 28th February, the President will address the first convocation of the Central University of Jharkhand in Ranchi. On 29th February, the second day, he is expected … Read more 27.02.20 Jharkhand (JPSC) Daily Current Affairs
? Availability of Skilled Human Resources in India Skilling the youth is the new buzzword in the government, and all the experts agree that it clearly needs a more skilled approach to implement what has been drawn up in a policy paper. It was roughly a year ago the government rejigged the UPA’s Skill … Read more Availability Of Skilled Human Resources In India
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Elections have on the evolutionary path of being transparent, more inclusive and efficient. But recently unhealthy practices and patterns have emerged. This patterns are anti to the development of robust democracy. Some of these patterns are as follows: Candidates and winners in assembly are from the affluent section which explicitly shows the nexus between money … Read more DMPQ- Electoral process need to be more fair and transparent as some unhealthy patterns have emerged. Comment
Crust: The outer most layer or shell of the earth is known as earth’s crust. On an average it is 30km deep. It can be up to 70km under high mountains and up to 8km under ocean. It represents less than 1% of earth’s total volume and its average density is 2.7 gm/cm3. It is … Read more DMPQ: Describe the interior of the earth and its composition.
? Recomendations of the 14th Finance commission Article 280 of the Constitution of India requires the Constitution of a Finance Commission every five years, or earlier. For the period from 1st April, 2015 to 31st March, 2020, the 14th Finance Commission (FFC) was constituted by the orders of President on 2nd January, 2013 and … Read more Recomendations Of The 14th Finance Commission
JHARKHAND Govt to set up grain fund to prevent hunger deaths Acting promptly after a series of reported hunger deaths coming in light, the Government has decided to set up a contingency grain fund. The fund constituted with initial amount of Rs 66780000 would be sourced from Jharkhand Contingency Fund. The Cabinet also … Read more 29.06.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Death rate from severe malnutrition much lower than believed Mortality from severe acute malnutrition (SAM) might be just 1.2%, much lower than the 10-20% estimated by the World Health Organisation (WHO) based on older studies largely done in Africa, a study of two tribal districts in Jharkhand and Odisha has found. The findings strengthen the … Read more 17.10.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Daily Current Affairs
? Intoxicants The intoxicants used in society might be taken as the following: alcohol, bhang, ganja, tobacco and opium, coca etc. Alcohol as an intoxicant Alcohol, also known by its chemical name ethanol, is a psychoactive substance that is the active ingredient in drinks such as beer, wine, and distilled spirits (hard liquor). It … Read more Intoxicants
? Natural Hazards and Natural Disasters A natural hazard is a threat of a naturally occurring event will have a negative effect on humans. This negative effect is what we call a natural disaster. In other words when the hazardous threat actually happens and harms humans, we call the event a natural disaster. Natural … Read more Natural Hazards And Natural Disasters
? Growth of Socialist and Communist Movements in British India Socialists in congress For first few years after the formation of Indian National Congress the Liberals who dominated over country’s political scene and led freedom struggle were Rightists. They had no contacts with the masses. They, believed in British sense of justice and were … Read more Growth Of Socialist And Communist Movements In British India
JHARKHAND China praises ‘ease of doing business’ feat of jharkhand China has lauded the feet of Jharkhand achieved in the form of excellent ‘ease of doing business’ score maintained over last two years in continuation. Commending the features of the State industrial policy and their implementation China Minister said that Jharkhand has a … Read more 02-03.09.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current Affairs
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? Development and conservation of common property resources in rural areas of Karnataka Community Toilet and Bathing Complexes It was decided to provide Community Sanitary Complex cum Bathroom with the facility of independent continuous water supply system, electricity supply, hair dryer, dressing room and also with the facility of commode to physically handicapped and … Read more Development And Conservation Of Common Property Resources In Rural Areas Of Karnataka
It is a deflecting force experienced due to rotation of earth. Because of Coriolis the air appears to turn towards its right in the northern hemisphere and towards its left in the southern hemisphere. The coriolis always acts in the perpendicular direction of the motion of air. It is zero at the equator and increases … Read more DMPQ- Write short note on Corolis effect?
JHARKHAND Ranchi division likely to have ‘all women railway station Ranchi Division will also have at least one ‘All Women Railway Station.’ Director (Information and Publicity) in Railway Board Ved Prakash said today that Indian Railways have been taking several measures in order to ensure safety to women and children in trains, besides converting … Read more 29-30.04.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
Out of pocket expenditure on health is one of the reason for perpetual poverty. The major chunk goes in buying medicine. Hence to deal with this issue PMB jan aushadhi yojana was launched to ensure the availability of quality medicine at affordable price for all, particularly the poor and disadvantaged. The salient features of the … Read more DMPQ: What are the objectives of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushdi Pariyojana? Discuss its salient features also.
? Student’s unrest Students’ unrest is characterised by “collective discontent, dysfunctional conditions in educational institutions and concern (of public and students) for change in existing norms”. Students ‘agitations, on the other hand, are characterised by ‘action based on the feeling of injustice, identifying source of discontent, frustration and deprivation, emergence of leadership, mobilisation for … Read more Student Unrest
Pscnotes wishes good luck to all aspirants for Civil Services Prelims Exam 2019. You have worked very hard and will surely succeed to next phase of exam i.e. Mains. Our final tip is to sleep well prior to exam, stay calm and have special Focus On none /not/ neither in questions. Hardness and ease of … Read more Best wishes for Civil Services Prelims Exam 2019
Inscription King Aspect Junagarh Rock Rudradaman (Saka) Sanskrit. Says that a dam on the sudarshana lake was constructed by Pushyagupta a governor of Chandragupta Maurya Allahabad Pillar Samudragupta Sanskrit. Composed by Harisena Aihole Inscription Pulakeshin II Mentions … Read more Famous Inscriptions for JPSC (Jharkhand) Prelims and Mains Examination
Three Geological divisions: The peninsular block The Himalayas and other Peninsular Mountains Indo-Ganga-Brahmaputra Plain Peninsualar block is made of gneisses (metamorphic) and granites (igneous). Six physiographic divisions: The Northern and North-eastern Mountains The Northern Plain The Peninsular Plateau The Indian Desert The Coastal Plains The Islands Northern and North-Eastern Mountains Approximate length of the … Read more Landforms
He said that religion should be adaptable with time or else it would become fossilised, and that religious tenets were not immutable. He advocated a critical approach and freedom of thought and no dependence on tradition or custom. He was also a zealous educationist—as an official, he opened schools in towns, got books translated into … Read more DMPQ: Write a short note on Sayyid Ahmad Khan and the Aligarh movement.
The ways through which gender equality can be increased are: Involving women and girls in decision making process in programmes at grassroots level such as designing ways to implement MDGs, forming SHGs, talking about sex education etc. A simple gesture of girls using mobile phones increases their confidence. Stopping child marriages and strict action … Read more DMPQ:Gender Inequality is a concern for us as a society. Suggest ways to increase the gender equality
? Development of Hindi and Urdu Language Hindi and Urdu are two Hindustani Languages; spoken mostly in the northern and Central India and in Pakistan. Hindi and Urdu are two different languages but these languages have many common things. Both Hindi and Urdu are developed in a similar phase and adopted … Read more Development Of Hindi And Urdu Language
JHARKHAND Special drive against filariasis launched Aiming to eliminate filariasis, a three-day ‘Mass Drug Administration’ (MDA) programme was launched across Bokaro district . With a target to administrate drugs (DEC tablets) free among 21 lakhs (21,08,916) people, this programme will be continued until April 4, informed district Malaria Officer, AK Poddar. As … Read more 31.03.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
? Pricing of public utilities and government policy Priority to public There are a number of principles which govern the pricing of public utility services. There are public utilities like education, sewage, roads, etc. which may be supplied free to the public and their costs should be covered through general taxation. Dalton calls it … Read more Pricing Of Public Utilities And Government Policy
JHARKHAND Drive against witchcraft to get intensified Following directions from Jharkhand High Court, Jharkhand Legal Services Authority (JHALSA) in association with State Social Welfare Department, has launched an intensive awareness drive against witchcraft and other social evils in the State. The awareness campaign will be conducted in at least one village of … Read more 26.12.17 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
Mercantilism, economic theory and practice common in Europe from the 16th to the 18th century that promoted governmental regulation of a nation’s economy for the purpose of augmenting state power at the expense of rival national powers. It was the economic counterpart of political absolutism. Mercantilism contained many interlocking principles. Precious metals, such as gold … Read more DMPQ- “Colonialism and Mercantile Capitalism were not only related but depended on each other.” Elucidate.
Dams/reservoirs and wetlands to store water Improvement in agriculture through modifying cropping patterns and introducing drought-resistant varieties of crops Watershed management Water rationing Management of rangeland with improvement of grazing patterns, introduction of feed and protection of shrubs and trees Cattle management Proper selection of crop for drought-affected areas Development of water resource system with … Read more DMPQ-Explain the preventive measures and preparedness plan for drought mitigation
. The parliamentary control over government and administration in India is more theoretical than practical. In reality, the control is not as effective as it ought to be. The following factors are responsible for this: The Parliament has neither time nor expertise to control the administration which has grown in volume as well as complexity. … Read more DMPQ- It has been said that in parliamentary system control over government and administration is weak. Do you agree?
? Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) BRICS is the acronym for an association of five major emerging national economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Originally the first four were grouped as “BRIC” (or “the BRICs”), before the induction of South Africa in 2010. The BRICS members are known for … Read more Brazil
JHARKHAND Budget Session from Feb 26 to March 23 The Budget Session of Jharkhand Assembly will begin on February 26 and the State Budget will be tabled on March 3, the State Cabinet decided. The budget session will continue till March 23, the Cabinet decided. This will be the second state budget tabled by the … Read more 04.02.21 Daily JPSC Current Affairs
? Control and coordination:Plants and animals All the living organisms respond and react to changes in the environment around them. The changes in the environment to which the organisms respond and react are called stimuli such as light, heat, cold, sound, smell, touch etc. Coordination in plants Coordination refers to ordered working of different … Read more Control And Coordination
CAG report on Siachen troops Comptroller and Auditor-General (CAG) pulled up the Army for deficiencies in the provision of special clothing, rations and housing for troops in high-altitude areas, including Siachen. There were delays of up to four years in the procurement of high-altitude clothing and equipment, leading to an acute shortage of essential clothing … Read more 04-02-2020 Jharkhand (JPSC) Daily Current Affairs
AIR India is facing a severe crisis and at every functional aspect the PSU is on downward side. AI has a total debt of near about 50,000 cr. The major reasons for the failure of PSU are as follows: Less income generation in passenger revenue. This is corroborated by the audit report of CAG also. … Read more DMPQ-AIR India is under severe crisis. What are the reasons for its failure although the number of passenger increased drastically in the last decade?
JHARKHAND New panel to curtail tobacco lobby clout The state has set up an empowered committee that will act as one-point contact for tobacco product manufacturers in relation to grievances and suggestions on tobacco control measures. Tobacco products are health hazards and it is necessary to regulate its sale and consumption. It has … Read more 06.11.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current Affairs
: It was not just the fact that they built magnificent temples or made exquisite idols, the Cholas also came up with an excellent system of governance and administration. While it was a monarchy, like most other kingdoms of that era, there was a serious attempt to decentralize, and provide self government right at the … Read more DMPQ: Give a brief account on the administration of Cholas. (History)
JHARKHAND Farmers to get benefit of Ashirwad Yojna in Sept: CM Chief Minister Raghubar Das said that by September this year, around 35 lakh farmers will get monetary assistance under the Mukhyamantri Krishi Ashirwad Yojana and the fund will reach the bank accounts of farmers through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). The Mukhyamantri Krishi … Read more 14-15.07.19 Jharkhand(JPSC) Daily Current Affairs
The Commission shall perform all or any of the following functions, namely:- inquire, suo motu or on a petition presented to it by a victim or any person on his behalf [or on a direction or order of any court], into complaint of violation of human rights or abetment thereof; or negligence in the prevention … Read more DMPQ: What are the functions of the National Human Right Commission?
After being released in 1914, Tilak sought re-entry into Congress. Annie Besant and Gokhale supported. But finally Pherozshah Mehta won and Tilak was not admitted. Tilak and Besant decided to start the home rule movement on their own. In early 1915, Annie Besant (and S Subramaniya Iyer) launched a campaign through her two newspapers, New … Read more The Home Rule Movement