DMPQ- What do you understand by the term soil salinity? Write down the effects of increase in the soil salinity?

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A soil may be rich in salts because the parent rock from which it was formed contains salts. Sea water is anothersource of salts in low-lying areas along the coast. A very common source of salts in irrigated soils is the irrigationwater itself. Most irrigation waters contain some salts. After irrigation, the water added to … Read more DMPQ- What do you understand by the term soil salinity? Write down the effects of increase in the soil salinity?

Grassland

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Grassland Grassland, area in which the vegetation is dominated by a nearly continuous cover of grasses. Grasslands occur in environments conducive to the growth of this plant cover but not to that of taller plants, particularly trees and shrubs. The factors preventing establishment of such taller, woody vegetation are varied. Grasslands are one of the … Read more Grassland

DMPQ- What are key outcomes of the National Health Profile?

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The National Health Profile (NHP) has been prepared by the Central Bureau of HealthIntelligence (CBHI). The National Health Profile was first published in 2005.Ever since the profile has beenreleased every year. The profile provides information on demographic, socio-economic health status, healthfinance indicators, health infrastructure and health of human resources in the country.   Key takeaways … Read more DMPQ- What are key outcomes of the National Health Profile?

Mountains

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Mountains Mountain, landform that rises prominently above its surroundings, generally exhibiting steep slopes, a relatively confined summit area, and considerable local relief. Mountains generally are understood to be larger than hills, but the term has no standardized geological meaning. Very rarely do mountains occur individually. In most cases, they are found in elongated ranges or … Read more Mountains

DMPQ- What are the challenges to the management and preservation of Indian Forestry.

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Indian forests face a number of problems which are both natural and man-made. Some of the major problems are: Inadequate and dwindling forest cover. Low productivity Nature of forests and their uneconomical utilisation Lack of transport facilities Forest fires Plant diseases, insects and pests Obsolete methods of lumbering and sawing Lack of commercial forests Lack … Read more DMPQ- What are the challenges to the management and preservation of Indian Forestry.

National Agricultural Research System

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National Agricultural Research System India has built up a fairly advanced agricultural research system. The Indian NARS is one of the largest systems in the world. The effective functioning of this system, in close association with education and extension systems, has greatly contributed to the rapid growth of agriculture after independence. After independence, the research … Read more National Agricultural Research System

DMPQ- Write a short note on Open acreage licensing policy.

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Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) gives an option to a company looking for exploring hydrocarbons to select the exploration blocks on its own, without waiting for the formal bid round from the Government. UnderOpen Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP), a bidder intending to explore hydrocarbons like oil and gas, coal bedmethane, gas hydrate etc., may apply … Read more DMPQ- Write a short note on Open acreage licensing policy.

Old Age Acts

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Old Age Acts Hindus Laws Amongst the Hindus, the obligation of sons to maintain their aged parents, who were not able to maintain themselves out of their own earning and property, was recognized even in early texts. And this obligation was not dependent upon, or in any way qualified, by a reference to the possession … Read more Old Age Acts

DMPQ-Sangeet Natak Academy.

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The Sangeet NatakAkademi – India’s national academy for music, dance and drama – is the first National Academy of the arts set-up by the Republic of India. It was created by a resolution of the (then) Ministry of Education, Government of India, dated 31 May 1952 notified in the Gazette of India of June 1952. … Read more DMPQ-Sangeet Natak Academy.

DMPQ-What is office of Profit. Discuss this in relation with the constitutional scheme of things?

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Under the provisions of Article 102 (1) and Article 191 (1) of the Constitution, an MP or an MLA (or an MLC) is barred from holding any office of profit under the central or state government. Provisions of Articles 102 and 191 also protect a legislator occupying a government position if the office in question … Read more DMPQ-What is office of Profit. Discuss this in relation with the constitutional scheme of things?

DMPQ-What do you mean by quantum supremacy and how it is going to be beneficial in our quest for prowess in Information and Technology.

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Quantum supremacy refers to quantum computers being able to solve a problem that a classical computer cannot. In the research paper, Google used a 53-qubit processor to generate a sequence of millions of numbers. Though these numbers appeared randomly generated, they conform to an algorithm generated by Google. A classical supercomputer checked some of these … Read more DMPQ-What do you mean by quantum supremacy and how it is going to be beneficial in our quest for prowess in Information and Technology.

DMPQ-What are core sectors in Indian economy. How statistically the growth in the core sector is calculated?

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Core sectors of an economy are the main or the key industries in the economy. In India, there are 8 sectors which are considered the Core Sectors. The eight core sectors of the Indian economy are: Electricity Steel Refinery products Crude oil Coal Cement Natural gas Fertilisers These industries have a major impact on the general economic … Read more DMPQ-What are core sectors in Indian economy. How statistically the growth in the core sector is calculated?

DMPQ-Discuss the functioning of Fuel cell and how it is going the serve the problem of energy deficiency and climate change.

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A fuel cell uses the chemical energy of hydrogen or another fuel to cleanly and efficiently produce electricity. If hydrogen is the fuel, electricity, water, and heat are the only products. Fuel cells are unique in terms of the variety of their potential applications; they can provide power for systems as large as a utility … Read more DMPQ-Discuss the functioning of Fuel cell and how it is going the serve the problem of energy deficiency and climate change.

DMPQ-Justice late is justice denied. The number of pendency of cases are on rise. Discuss the reasons for such high rate of pendency.

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There are over three crore cases pending across the Supreme Court, the High Courts, and the subordinate courts (including district courts).Of these, the subordinate courts account for over 86% pendency of cases, followed by 13.8% pendency before the 24 High Courts. The remaining 0.2% of cases are pending with the Supreme Court. Between 2006 and … Read more DMPQ-Justice late is justice denied. The number of pendency of cases are on rise. Discuss the reasons for such high rate of pendency.

DMPQ- Write a short note on Project Beehive.

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Project Beehive was launched by the Army’s Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers(EME) on September 1,2019. The project seeks to achieve greater automation of the Corps and connect all its workshops to an integrated smart network with real-time data analytics capabilities.The centralised network would allow Indian army to access data about any equipment across the … Read more DMPQ- Write a short note on Project Beehive.

DMPQ- CHapcharKut festival.

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ChapcharKut Festival which is a state-level celebration of MIZORAM state. ChapcharKut is a festival held during the period when they cut bamboo trees and are been left to dry so that they can be burnt for jhumming farming. ChapcharKut is a celebration held in anticipation of a golden harvest. The sight of men and women dressed in … Read more DMPQ- CHapcharKut festival.

DMPQ- GEMINI

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The Union Minister of Earth Sciences has recently launched the Gagan Enabled Mariner’s Instrument for Navigation and Information (GEMINI) device. The device is developed for effective dissemination of emergency information and communication on Ocean States Forecast and mapping of Potential Fishing Zones (PFZ) to fishermen. Ocean States Forecast provides the accurate state of the ocean … Read more DMPQ- GEMINI

DMPQ- ICANN

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ICANN is the short form for Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers which manages the maintenance of namespaces and numerical spaces which enable secure and stable operation of the internet. ICANN performs the technical maintenance of IP Address pools and Domain Name Servers(DNS). ICANN was incorporated in California on September 30, 1998. Its formation … Read more DMPQ- ICANN

DMPQ- Explain centrally sponsored scheme and Central sector scheme and how they are different from each other.

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Centrally sector scheme: Central sector schemes are schemes with 100% funding by the Central government and implemented by the Central Government machinery. The central sector schemes are mainly formulated on subjects mainly from the Union List. Besides, there are some other programmes that various Central Ministries implements directly in States and UTs which also comes … Read more DMPQ- Explain centrally sponsored scheme and Central sector scheme and how they are different from each other.

DMPQ- Explain following terms: a) Disinvestment b) Strategic Disinvestment c) Privitisation d) Offer for sale e) Cross Holding

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a) Disinvestment: Disinvestment means sale or liquidation of assets by the government, usually Central and state public sector enterprises, projects, or other fixed assets.The government undertakes disinvestment to reduce the fiscal burden on the exchequer, or to raise money for meeting specific needs, such as to bridge the revenue shortfall from other regular sources. b) … Read more DMPQ- Explain following terms: a) Disinvestment b) Strategic Disinvestment c) Privitisation d) Offer for sale e) Cross Holding

DMPQ- How SANGAM age describe the socio-political milieu of that period.

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The period roughly between the 3rd century B.C. and 3rd century A.D. in South India (the area lying to the south of river Krishna and Tungabhadra) is known as Sangam Period.It has been named after the Sangam academies held during that period that flourished under the royal patronage of the Pandya kings of Madurai. Sangam … Read more DMPQ- How SANGAM age describe the socio-political milieu of that period.

DMPQ- Air quality is declining to a high proportion. In this context explain the system of Advanced Air quality early warning system.

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Air Quality Early Warning Systemis designed to predict extreme air pollution events and give alerts to take necessary steps as per Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) of the Government of India. The air pollution system has been developed jointly by the scientists at Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, India Meteorological Department and National … Read more DMPQ- Air quality is declining to a high proportion. In this context explain the system of Advanced Air quality early warning system.

DMPQ- Write a short note on INDIAN Technical and economic cooperation Programme.

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Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme The Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme (ITEC) was launched by Government of India on 15th September 1964 as a programme of bilateral cooperation and technical assistance. Presently 158 countries in Asia, East Europe (including former USSR), Central Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean as well as Pacific … Read more DMPQ- Write a short note on INDIAN Technical and economic cooperation Programme.

DMPQ- Write down the salient features of DNA Technology regulation bill, 2019?

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The DNA Technology (Use And Application) Regulation Bill, 2019 was introduced in the Lok Sabha. The bill which is also known as the DNA profiling bill, tries to check use of DNA technology to establish the identity of a person. According to the government, the DNA technology bill aims to establish the identity of missing … Read more DMPQ- Write down the salient features of DNA Technology regulation bill, 2019?

DMPQ- What is S-400 system and how it is going to be beneficial For India?

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Missile defence is a system, weapon or technology involved in detection, tracking, interception and tracking of attacking missiles. The United States, Russia, China, India, Israel and France have all developed such air defence systems.Surface-to-air missile is a missile designed to destroy aircraft or other missiles. Attempts to develop them started during World War II and … Read more DMPQ- What is S-400 system and how it is going to be beneficial For India?

DMPQ- What is Nirvik Scheme?

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Ministry of Commerce & Industry throughExport Credit Guarantee Corporation (ECGC) has introduced a new Export Credit Insurance Scheme (ECIS) called NIRVIK to enhance loan availability and ease the lending process.Enhanced cover will ensure that Foreign and Rupee export credit interest rates will be below 4%and 8% respectively for exporters.Under ECIS, insurance coverpercentage has also been … Read more DMPQ- What is Nirvik Scheme?

DMPQ- Write a short note on National Legal service authority and its advantage?

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The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has been constituted under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 to provide free Legal Services to the weaker sections of the society and to organize Lok Adalats for amicable settlement of disputes.   Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde, The Chief Justice of India is the Patron-in-Chief and Hon’ble … Read more DMPQ- Write a short note on National Legal service authority and its advantage?

DMPQ- Hornbill Festival.

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The tribes of Nagaland celebrate their festivals with appreciation and fervor. More than 60% of the population of Nagaland depends on agriculture and therefore most of their festivals revolve around agriculture. They consider their festivals sacred and so participation in these festivals is essential. To encourage inter-tribal interaction and to promote cultural heritage of Nagaland, … Read more DMPQ- Hornbill Festival.

DMPQ- Write a short note on NISAR.

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Using advanced radar imaging that will provide an unprecedented, detailed view of Earth, the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar, or NISAR, satellite is designed to observe and take measurements of some of the planet’s most complex processes. These include ecosystem disturbances, ice-sheet collapse, and natural hazards such as earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes and landslides. Data collected from … Read more DMPQ- Write a short note on NISAR.

DMPQ- What are the differences between discretionary and statutory grants given as per the constitution by the centre to the states?

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Article 275 empowers the Parliament to make grants to the states which are in need of financial assistance and not to every state. Also, different sums may be fixed for different states. These sums are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India every year. Apart from this general provision, the Constitution also provides for specific … Read more DMPQ- What are the differences between discretionary and statutory grants given as per the constitution by the centre to the states?

DMPQ-BELMONT FORUM

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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

DMPQ- Write a short note on World Gold Council.

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The World Gold Council (WGC) is a nonprofit association of the world’s leading gold producers.Headquartered in London, the WGC covers the markets which comprise about three-quarters of the world’s annual gold consumption.It is a market development organization for the gold industry which includes 25 members and many gold mining companies as well.The WGC was established … Read more DMPQ- Write a short note on World Gold Council.

DMPQ- What is a Private member bill and how it is different than that of government bill?

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There are two kinds of bills that are introduced in parliament for the legislative procedure: Public and Private Bills. Public Bills are called government bill whereas private bills are called private members’ bill. A bill introduced by the Member of Parliament (MP) who is not a Minister, i.e., a non-government member is known as the … Read more DMPQ- What is a Private member bill and how it is different than that of government bill?

DMPQ- Mention the ways to raise revenue by central government.

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The following points highlight the two main sources of government revenue in India. Tax Revenue: Union Excise Duties: They are, presently, by far the leading source of revenue for the Central Government and are levied on commo­dities produced within the country, but exclu­ding those commodities on which State excise is levied (viz., liquors and narcotic … Read more DMPQ- Mention the ways to raise revenue by central government.

DMPQ- Difference between totipotent and pluripotent Cells

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Totipotent cells: Stem cells are characterized according to their degree of potency, which refers to their varying ability to differentiate into different cell types. Totipotent cells are the most potent of all stem cells, and defining them is important for research and the field of regenerative medicine.A totipotent cell is a single cell that can give … Read more DMPQ- Difference between totipotent and pluripotent Cells

DMPQ- Enumerate the difference between Varna and Jatisystem.

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Jati and Varna are two words that are very important while studying Indian social system. These are classifications of the traditional Indian society that confuse many people who are outsiders, especially westerners as they go for literal translation of these words. Varna: Literally ‘Varna’ means colour and originates from the world ‘Vri’ meaning the choice … Read more DMPQ- Enumerate the difference between Varna and Jatisystem.