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JHARKHAND Won’t implement ‘anti-farm’ bills passed by Lok Sabha, says JMM Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, the leading partner in the coalition government in Jharkhand, has decided to disallow the new farm bills which were passed by the Lok Sabha. The farm bills are aimed at snatching rights of the farmers and handing over the reins to the corporate houses. He further said … Read more 07.10.20 Daily JPSC Current Affairs
JHARKHAND 3 districts to maintain smoking-free district tag Commemorating the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi; Jharkhand government in a quick succession announced three districts as smoking-free districts claiming that the third-party survey has suggested 90 per cent compliance of provisions of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), 2003. In 2018 also Ranchi district … Read more 06.10.20 Daily JPSC Current Affairs
Home energy monitor is a small hand-held or table-top device with a screen that shows you how much electricity you’re using in your home – some models also allow you to receive the information on your mobile phone, tablet or laptop. Your energy monitor should show you how much energy you’re using, how much it … Read more DMPQ- What is Energy monitor technology?
Digital India is an umbrella programme that covers multiple Government Ministries and Departments. It weaves together a large number of ideas and thoughts into a single, comprehensive vision so that each of them can be implemented as part of a larger goal. Each individual element stands on its own, but is also part of the … Read more DMPQ- What are the Pillars and effective implementation of digital India.
Entitlement to claim maintenance Section 4 of the Act mentions that a senior citizen including a parent who is unable to maintain himself from his own earning or property owned by him can claim maintenance. Extent of the liability In determining the extent of the obligation, it has been stated that the obligation of the … Read more DMPQ- What are provisions of Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007?
The major objective of PMKSY is to achieve convergence of investments in irrigation at the field level, expand cultivable area under assured irrigation, improve on-farm water use efficiency to reduce wastage of water, enhance the adoption of precision-irrigation and other water saving technologies (More crop per drop), enhance recharge of aquifers and introduce sustainable water … Read more DMPQ- Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana
ATGM NAG has been developed by DRDO to engage highly fortified enemy tanks in day and night conditions. The missile has “Fire & Forget” “Top Attack” capabilities with passive homing guidance to defeat all MBTs equipped with composite and reactive armour. The NAG missile carrier NAMICA is a BMP II based system with amphibious capability. … Read more DMPQ- NAG Missile
Solid Waste treatment and disposal utilizing plasma arc gasification process is an option for eco-friendly solid waste management in which large volume reduction of waste up to 95% is possible. The plasma gasification process uses electricity to generate high temperature plasma arc (above 3000°C) inside the plasma reactor which converts the waste into syngas. The … Read more DMPQ- Discuss the Sustainable Processing of Municipal Solid Waste.
Government of India has been conserving snow leopard and its habitat through the Project Snow Leopard (PSL). The PSL was launched in 2009. Government is committed to landscape restoration for snow leopard habitat conservation, and implementing participatory landscape-based management plans involving local stakeholders, the. The Minister said, India is also party to the Global Snow … Read more DMPQ- Write an essay on the steps taken in landscape restoration for snow leopard habitat conservation.
AIM (Atal Innovation Mission), in association with CSIRO, is organizing a two-day hackathon on circular economy, ‘India–Australia Circular Economy Hackathon (I-ACE)’ I-ACE will focus on identification and development of innovative technology solutions by bright-minded students, startups and MSMEs of both nations. The four key themes for the hackathon are as follows: Innovation in packaging reducing … Read more DMPQ- Write a short note on India–Australia Circular Economy Hackathon(I-ACE).
Impact of the Pandemic on India’s future energy demand Securing supplies for India’s economic growth What does energy transition and the climate agenda mean for India? Natural Gas in India’s Energy Mix: What’s the pathRefining & petrochemicals: Strategies midst surplus The pace of innovation: Biofuel, hydrogen, CCS, electric vehicles and digital transformation Market and regulatory … Read more DMPQ- What are the objectives of India Energy Forum?
Direct Port Entry Facility is the noteworthy step towards reducing the logistics cost and to increase the velocity of cargo for boosting ease of doing business and economy growth. DPE will help in increasing Ease of Doing Business for the exporters, as the facility will bring efficiency and reduce dwell time, lower tariff cost and … Read more DMPQ- How can Direct Port Entry Facility enable Ease of Doing Bussiness?
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) was established on the eve of the 1992 Rio Earth Summit to help tackle our planet’s most pressing environmental problems. Since then, the GEF has provided close to $20.5 billion in grants and mobilized an additional $112 billion in co-financing for more than 4,800 projects in 170 countries. The GEF provides funding to assist developing countries in … Read more DMPQ- Write a short note on Global environment facility.
The Despatch is a very important educational document and holds a unique place in the history of Indian education. It placed the responsibility of education of the Indian people fully on the company and stated quite explicitly that it must never be neglected. The Despatch gave new direction to education in India and in a … Read more DMPQ- Woods dispatch is known as Magna carta of English education in India.
Objective: Government has launched the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan DhanYojana (PM-KMY) on 12.9.2019 with a view to provide social security to Small and Marginal Farmers in their old age when they have no means of livelihood and minimal or no savings to take care of their expenses. Benefits: Under this scheme, a minimum fixed pension … Read more DMPQ- Pradhan mantri Kisan man dhan yojana.
Project 75I: The Indian Navy’s Project 75I (P75I) Scorpene submarine development for six latest-generation attack boats is expected to be completed by 2022. The P75I Scorpene class diesel-electric / air-independent propulsion (AIP) submarines are based on the Scorpene class submarines, which were designed by French naval shipbuilding firm DCNS in partnership with Spanish shipbuilding firm … Read more DMPQ- Write short note on: o Project 75I o Project 28
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
Ministry of Human Resource Development has announced a new PPP Scheme, National Educational Alliance for Technology (NEAT) for using technology for better learning outcomes in Higher Education. The objective is to use Artificial Intelligence to make learning more personalised and customised as per the requirements of the learner. This requires development of technologies in Adaptive … Read more DMPQ- NEAT
The failure of U.S. policy toward Iran, Iraq, and Syria—the major Shia-led nations in the Middle East—creates significant risks for regional stability. These include a lethal conflict with Iran; upward pressure on oil prices; an Iraq caught between Iran’s orbit and state failure, and a rogue Syria fused to Russia and Iran. Neither Donald Trump … Read more DMPQ- Shia Crescendo
Major findings are as follows: Area-wise Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover in the country followed by Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Maharashtra. In terms of forest cover as percentage of total geographical area, the top five States are Mizoram (85.41%), Arunachal Pradesh (79.63%), Meghalaya (76.33%), Manipur (75.46%) and Nagaland (75.31%). Total mangrove cover … Read more DMPQ- What are the major findings in Indian status of Forest report?
On March 27, DRDO conducted Mission Shakti, an anti-satellite missile test, from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island launch complex. One of India’s existing satellites operating in lower orbit used in the mission. The test was successful on all parameters. India has made it clear that its space capabilities aren’t directed against anyone and the government … Read more DMPQ- Mission shakti
Nasik conspiracy case: On 21st of December, 1909 , A M T (Arthur Mason Tippets) Jackson the magistrate at Nasik was enjoying a theatre where a drama was staged in his honour on the evening of his transfer. A young man of Abhinav Bharat Society named Ananat Laxman Kanhere shot this indologist and “pandit” … Read more DMPQ- Write a short note on : • Nasik conspiracy case • Alipore conspiracy case
District Development and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) is being formed with a view to fulfill the objective of ensuring better coordination among all the elected representatives in Parliament, State Legislatures and Local Governments (Panchayati Raj Institutions/Municipal Bodies) for efficient and time-bound development of districts in our country. DISHA is an effort to improve development coordination and … Read more DMPQ- DISHA
The Arab Spring was a series of pro-democracy uprisings that enveloped several largely Muslim countries, including Tunisia, Morocco, Syria, Libya, Egypt and Bahrain. The events in these nations generally began in the spring of 2011, which led to the name. However, the political and social impact of these popular uprisings remains significant today, years after … Read more DMPQ- Arab spring.
This movement was an example of a regional movement born out of conflict between the depressed classes and upper non-Brahmin castes. It was started by Sri Narayan Guru Swamy among the Ezhavas of Kerala, who were a caste of toddy trappers and were considered to be untouchables. The Ezhavas were the single largest caste group … Read more DMPQ- Sri Narayana Dharma Paripalana (SNDP) Movement in India
Basel Convention: The Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal was adopted on 22 March 1989 by the Conference of Plenipotentiaries in Basel, Switzerland, in response to a public outcry following the discovery, in the 1980s, in Africa and other parts of the developing world of deposits of … Read more DMPQ- Basel , Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions.
Gravitational Lensing is a natural phenomenon that magnifies light around galaxies. The phenomenon occurs when a huge amount of matter, such as a massive galaxy or cluster of galaxies, creates a gravitational field that distorts and magnifies the light from objects behind it, but in the same line of sight. This makes dim, faraway objects … Read more DMPQ-What do you understand by the term Gravitational Lensing?
JHARKHAND State’s largest 300-bed Covid centre to come up soon State’s largest Covid care centre, with 300 dedicated beds for symptomatic and severely-ill patients, is set to come up at the Sadar Hospital in Ranchi by mid-October. This Covid care centre will have a separate entry and exit in a bid to ensure … Read more 04-05.10.20 Daily JPSC Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Build local manufacturing clusters to generate employment: Jharkhand Inc Corporate houses operating in Jharkhand suggested a slew of measures to employ the 6.5 lakh-odd migrant workers who returned from across the country to their homes after the nationwide lockdown was imposed. The main experts stressed on the need to bolster Jharkhand’s MSMEs and set up … Read more 03.10.20 Daily JPSC Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Govt allows only 6 pvt hosps in Jharkhand to conduct antigen tests The state health department issued an order, restricting the non-NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers) and the non-NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories) private hospitals from conducting the rapid antigen tests on Covid-19 patients. The order states that as per the ICMR … Read more 02.10.20 Daily JPSC Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Ranchi dist admin launches portal for plasma donation In order to promote voluntary plasma donation among recovered covid-19 patients and to ensure availability of plasma for critical patients, the Ranchi district administration on Wednesday launched an online portal pratirakshak.co.in. Anyone who wants to donate plasma or require plasma for an admitted patient can register themselves on … Read more 01.10.20 Daily JPSC Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Jharkhand 4th most dangerous state for Christians, claims report Jharkhand is rated as the fourth most “dangerous” state in India for Christians after Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Chhattisgarh, a half-yearly report by Persecution Relief, a nationwide missionary organisation based at Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh and working for Christian rights. The report claimed that 293 … Read more 30.09.20 Daily JPSC Current Affairs
The three defining indicators that have emerged as main components of good governance, effectively reinforcing democratic principle 1. Transparency and Accessibility: Transparency is described as the “characteristic of governments, companies, organisations and individuals of being open in the clear disclosure of information rules, plans, processes and actions”. 2. Accountability and Timelines: Administrative transparency is a … Read more DMPQ- What are the main components of good governance?
Steps of photosynthesis ? Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere enters the plant leaf through stomata, i.e., minute epidermal pores in the leaves and stem of plants which facilitate the transfer of various gases and water vapor. ? Water enters the leaves, primarily through the roots. These roots are especially designed to draw the ground water … Read more DMPQ- What are the different Steps of photosynthesis?
In 1873, Jyotiba Phule formed the Satya Shodhak Samaj (Society of Seekers of Truth). He undertook a systematic deconstruction of existing beliefs and history, only to reconstruct an equality promoting version. Jyotirao vehemently condemned the Vedas, the ancient holy scriptures of the Hindus. He traced the history of Brahmanism through several other ancient texts and … Read more DMPQ- Satya Shodhak Samaj
Telugu literature blossomed under the Reddy kings. The Reddy kings also patronized Sanskrit. Several of the Reddy kings themselves were distinguished scholars and authors. Kumaragiri Reddy, Kataya Vema Reddy and Pedakomati Vema Reddy were the most outstanding among them. Errapragada (Errana), Srinatha and Potana were the remarkable poets of this period. Errapragada, the last of … Read more DMPQ- Telugu literature blossomed under the Reddy kings. Analyse.
? It shall be the duty of the Food Authority to regulate and monitor the manufacture, processing, distribution, sale and import of food so as to ensure safe and wholesome food. ? Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section (1),the Food Authority may by regulations specify 1. The standards and guidelines in relation to articles … Read more DMPQ- What are the Duties and functions of Food Authority in India?
The VAIBHAV Summit is a global virtual summit of overseas and resident Indian Researchers and Academicians The aim of the summit is to bring Indian origin luminaries in academic institutes and R&D organizations across the world and resident counterparts on a single platform to debate upon collaboration mechanisms to strengthen academic and S&T base in … Read more DMPQ- Vaishvik Bhartiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Summit
Atal Tunnel is the longest highway tunnel in the World. The 9.02 Km long tunnel connects Manali to Lahaul-Spiti valley throughout the year. Earlier the valley was cut off for about 6 months each year owing to heavy snowfall. The Tunnel is built with ultra-modern specifications in the Pir Panjal range of Himalayas at an … Read more DMPQ- ‘Atal Tunnel’ will ensure not only economic development of the region but also secure strategic borders of India. Evaluate.
the farmer who has been deprived for so many years, will now be empowered to determine the price of his agricultural produce. He will also have the choice whether to sell in the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) or in a free market. He is now empowered with the right to determine to sell at … Read more DMPQ- Farm Reform Laws will substantially improve the socio-economic conditions of farmers in India. Justify.
The Government of India is organizing the Global Virtual Summit on Artificial Intelligence (AI), RAISE 2020- ‘Responsible AI for Social Empowerment 2020,’ Artificial Intelligence is considered to be the next giant technological leap similar to electricity and the internet. With AI possessing the power to radically transform the economic and social fabric of the world … Read more DMPQ- RAISE 2020- ‘Responsible AI for Social Empowerment 2020,’
JHARKHAND New job scheme for urban poor Chief minister Hemant Soren launched an employment scheme to provide jobs to unskilled labourers who are struggling to make ends meet amid the pandemic in urban areas. The Mukhya Mantri Shramik (Shahri Rozgar Manjuri For Kamgar) Yojana has been propounded on the lines of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee … Read more 29.09.20 Daily JPSC Current Affairs
To catalyze cutting-edge PV manufacturing in India, NITI Aayog, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, and Invest India, are organizing a global symposium virtually, ‘India PV EDGE 2020 The focus is on ‘Wafers and Cells’, ‘Modules and Production Equipment’ and ‘Supply Chain’. Solar deployment has been the flagship green growth story of the last decade … Read more DMPQ- India PV EDGE 2020 focus on domestic Solar Manufacturing. Critically analyse.
JHARKHAND Will redefine local resident’s policy; 75% quota in pvt jobs: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren Chief minister Hemant Soren has said his government will redefine the state residents’ policy, which was adopted by the earlier Raghubar Das government, and provide 75% reservation of jobs to permanent residents of Jharkhand in private sector firms operating in the state. Providing 75% … Read more 28.09.20 Daily JPSC Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Over 1,000 committed suicide from March to July in Jharkhand: SCRB As many as 1,010 have died by suicide in Jharkhand in just five months (from March to July), as per the records of the state crime records bureau (SCRB). Interestingly, the urban centres of the state, like Dhanbad, East Singhbhum and Ranchi, have recorded the most number of … Read more 26-27.09.20 Daily JPSC Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Hemant hints at implementing farm bills in state Chief minister Hemant Soren termed the farm bills passed by Parliament as potentially disastrous for the state’s farmers but hinted his government will implement the laws as they are the laws of the land. Earlier, Soren had criticized the Centre for bringing in the National Education Policy, e-auction of coal mines … Read more 25.09.2020 Daily JPSC Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Government declares Ranchi district smoking-free The Ranchi district on Wednesday was declared smoking-free following a survey conducted by the government on the compliance of Section 4 of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act, 2003 (COTPA) which prohibits smoking in public places. According to the survey, Ranchi has scored more than 82% on all five parameters, making it eligible to qualify for … Read more 24.09.2020 Daily JPSC Current Affairs
JHARKHAND New job scheme for urban poor Chief minister Hemant Soren launched an employment scheme to provide jobs to unskilled labourers who are struggling to make ends meet amid the pandemic in urban areas. The Mukhya Mantri Shramik (Shahri Rozgar Manjuri For Kamgar) Yojana has been propounded on the lines of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee … Read more 23.09.2020 Daily JPSC Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Cabinet nod to food security scheme for 18 lakh beneficiaries The state cabinet on Tuesday approved the government’s proposal to conduct the monsoon session of the assembly from September 18 and gave its nod to a host of other proposals, including the launch of Jharkhand Rajya Khadya Suraksha Yojana (JRKSY), a separate scheme which will … Read more 22.09.2020 Daily JPSC Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Hemant hints at implementing farm bills in state Chief minister Hemant Soren termed the farm bills passed by Parliament as potentially disastrous for the state’s farmers but hinted his government will implement the laws as they are the laws of the land. Earlier, Soren had criticized the Centre for bringing in the National Education Policy, e-auction of coal mines … Read more 21-09.2020 Daily JPSC Current Affairs