DMPQ- Write Short Note on National Supercomputing Mission. (SCIENCE)

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The Mission envisages empowering our national academic and R&D institutions spread over the country by installing a vast supercomputing grid comprising of more than 70 high-performance computing facilities. These supercomputers will also be networked on the National Supercomputing grid over the National Knowledge Network (NKN). The Mission would be implemented and steered jointly by the … Read more DMPQ- Write Short Note on National Supercomputing Mission. (SCIENCE)

DMPQ- Elaborate upon the role of Lord Wellesley in the expansion of East India company in India and making it paramount Power. (HISTORY)

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LW was governor general of India during 1798-1805 and he played a major role in the expansion of East India Company.  His main objective were to expand British rule in India and to extend the trade relationship of the East India Company bringing as many Indian states as possible under British control  Prevent Indian rulers … Read more DMPQ- Elaborate upon the role of Lord Wellesley in the expansion of East India company in India and making it paramount Power. (HISTORY)

DMPQ- What do you mean by objectivity? Explain in the light of foundational value of civil services. (ETHICS)

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It refers to basing our advice and decisions on rigorous analysis of evidence. OR The principle of objectivity implies that the decisions and actions should be based on observable phenomena and should not be influenced by emotions, biases or personal prejudices. Objectivity ensures: ? Civil servants take decisions on the merit of the case and … Read more DMPQ- What do you mean by objectivity? Explain in the light of foundational value of civil services. (ETHICS)

DMPQ- Highlight the Main Differences Between Mathura School of Arts and Gandhara School of Arts.

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Main Differences Between Mathura School of Arts and Gandhara School of Arts-   (1) Origin Mathura School: No foreign Influence, however, later it cross fertilized with the Gandhara School. Its development took place indigenously. Gandhara School: Strong Greek influence.  Was based on Greco-Roman norms encapsulating foreign techniques and an alien spirit. It is also known as Graeco-Buddhist … Read more DMPQ- Highlight the Main Differences Between Mathura School of Arts and Gandhara School of Arts.

DMPQ- What do you mean by Local Area Network (LAN)? Explain its applications.

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Local Area Network (LAN) It is also called LAN and designed for small physical areas such as an office, group of buildings or a factory. LANs are used widely as it is easy to design and to troubleshoot. Personal computers and workstations are connected to each other through LANs. We can use different types of … Read more DMPQ- What do you mean by Local Area Network (LAN)? Explain its applications.

DMPQ- What are the main challenges faced by judiciary in contemporary India.

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Allegation of corruption in the court. No mechanism to look into the corruption charges on the judges. Interference of CBI in the working of judiciary amounts to executive control over the judiciary, which goes against the basic principles of the constitution that is judicial independence The chief justice constituting a 5 judge bench including himself … Read more DMPQ- What are the main challenges faced by judiciary in contemporary India.

DMPQ- Mention the significance of the Huna invasions in the Indian History.

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The Hunas’ invasion in India had far reaching effects and significance in Indian History, as mentioned below: First of all, the Hunas had destroyed the dominance of the Gupta Empire in India and on their feudatories. Small kingdoms began to grow and prosper on the ruins of the Gupta Empire. The trade connections between the … Read more DMPQ- Mention the significance of the Huna invasions in the Indian History.

DMPQ- What are the main features of The Right of Citizens for Time Bound Delivery of Goods and Services and Redressal of their Grievances Bill, 2011.

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The Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha on December 20, 2011. The Bill was referred to the Department Related Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice. 19 States have Notified/Enacted the bill till yet.   The Bill refers to a ‘citizens charter’ which is a document that defines the standard of services … Read more DMPQ- What are the main features of The Right of Citizens for Time Bound Delivery of Goods and Services and Redressal of their Grievances Bill, 2011.

DMPQ- Explain the main Applications of tissue culture.

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Applications of tissue culture Rapid Clonal Propagation A clone is a group of individuals or cells derived from a single parent individual or cell through asexual reproduction. All the cells in callus or suspension culture are derived from a single explants by mitotic division. Therefore, all plantlets regenerated from a callus/suspension culture generally have the … Read more DMPQ- Explain the main Applications of tissue culture.

DMPQ- What are the different Types of Electrical transformers ?

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Electrical transformers can be classified into different categories depending upon their end-use, construction, supply, and purpose. On the Basis of Design Core Type Transformer This transformer features two horizontal sections with two vertical limbs and a rectangular core with a magnetic circuit. Cylindrical coils (HV and LV) are placed on the central limb of the core … Read more DMPQ- What are the different Types of Electrical transformers ?

DMPQ-Write a short Note on State Human Rights commission.(POLITY)

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The Protection of Human Rights Act of 1993 (TPHRA) also provides a State Human RightsCommission at the state level.SHRC shall inquire into violation of human rights in respect of matters specified in statelist and concurrent list. But if NHRC or any other statutory commission has alreadyinquired then the SHRC doesn’t investigate into it. Objectives and … Read more DMPQ-Write a short Note on State Human Rights commission.(POLITY)

DMPQ-Elaborate upon the contribution of DadabhaiNaroji in Indian National freedom struggle. (HISTORY)

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Popularly known as the “Grand Old Man of India”, DadabhaiNaoroji was born in Bombay on 4September 1825 in a Parsi family with a prominent lineage of Zoroastrian priests. The youngNaoroji was therefore brought up to take on his father’s profession of conducting rites andrituals for the Parsi community. However, destiny ordained otherwise.Dadabhainaoroji was a Parsi … Read more DMPQ-Elaborate upon the contribution of DadabhaiNaroji in Indian National freedom struggle. (HISTORY)

DMPQ-What is fault and list down the landforms formed due to fault. (GEOGRAPHY)

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A fault is a fracture in the earth’s crust due to tension force. It can also occur due tocompression in hard and brittle rocks. When there is tension the crust ruptures. One block is thrown upwards and the otherdownwards. The upthrown block is called Horst while the downthrown block is calledGraben. The line along which … Read more DMPQ-What is fault and list down the landforms formed due to fault. (GEOGRAPHY)

DMPQ-What is the role of competition commission of India in ensuring a fair playing field? (ECONOMICS)

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To ensuring a fair playing field, the Competition Commission of India endeavours to do the following: Make the markets work for the benefit and welfare of consumers. Ensure fair and healthy competition in economic activities in the country for faster andinclusive growth and development of economy. Implement competition policies with an aim to effectuate the … Read more DMPQ-What is the role of competition commission of India in ensuring a fair playing field? (ECONOMICS)

DMPQ- Write a short note on Bio fertiliser(Science)

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Biofertilisersare organisms that enrich the nutrient quality of the soil. The main sources of biofertilisers are bacteria, fungi and cyanobacteria. Rhizobium bacteria is found in symbiotic assosiation the root nodules of leguminousplants. These bacteria fix atmospheric nitrogen into organic forms, which is used bythe plant as nutrient.Azotobacter and Azospirillum also fix atmospheric nitrogen, but these … Read more DMPQ- Write a short note on Bio fertiliser(Science)

DMPQ-What are quasi judicial bodies? Give some examples? (Polity)

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Quasi-judicial bodies are such institutions which have power of enforcement of law but are notcourts. These bodies can inquire, investigate, summon & award legal penalties to anyadministrative agency. Generally these bodies have limited judiciary power in specialized areassuch as ? NHRC/SHRC in human rights violation ? CVC in corruption cases ? CIC/SIC related to RTI … Read more DMPQ-What are quasi judicial bodies? Give some examples? (Polity)

DMPQ-Explain the following term: (Geography) a) Isostacy b) Diastrophism c) Exfoliation

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Isostacy:It is the state of gravitational equilibrium between Earth’s crust and mantle such that the crust”floats” at an elevation that depends on its thickness and density.Related to differences between oceanic crust, continental crust, and the mantle, is the principleof isostasy. In simplest terms, the lithosphere is “floating” on the denser, deformable,asthenosphere below. The addition of … Read more DMPQ-Explain the following term: (Geography) a) Isostacy b) Diastrophism c) Exfoliation

DMPQ-Why did youth were not in conformity with the ideals of moderates during freedom struggle? (Indian History)

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Not contented with the political mendicancy of the ‘moderates’ and the inefficient decisionmaking of the ‘extremist’, the advent of individual and revolutionary terrorism was gettingprominence in the freedom struggle.Indian youth resort to revolutionary terrorism during the independence struggle in threephases: like post Bengal patrician, between NCM and CDM, and last phase post Quit IndiaMovement. The … Read more DMPQ-Why did youth were not in conformity with the ideals of moderates during freedom struggle? (Indian History)

17.05.2019 National and International Current Affairs

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  INTERNATIONAL India to be the focus country in Jerusalem Film Festival, 2020 India was positioned as an attractive filming destination by highlighting the steps taken to ease the process of obtaining permissions for filming in India through the Film Facilitation Office (FFO) which facilitates Single Window Clearance for film-makers. The Indian Delegation highlighted the … Read more 17.05.2019 National and International Current Affairs

16.05.2019 National and International Current Affairs

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16.05.19     INTERNATIONAL Sasakawa Award 2019 United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) today conferred Sasakawa Award 2019 for Disaster Risk Reduction to Dr. Pramod Kumar Mishra, Additional Principal Secretary to Prime Minister of India. P. K. Mishra from India received the 2019 Sasakawa award in recognition of his long-term dedication to improve … Read more 16.05.2019 National and International Current Affairs

14.05.2019 National and International Current Affairs

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14.05.19     INTERNATIONAL Waste dumping proposal defeated A proposal by India to prevent developed countries from dumping their electronic and plastic waste onto developing countries, was defeated at the recently concluded meeting of the Basel Convention in Geneva. Pollution from plastic waste, acknowledged as a major environmental problem of global concern, has reached epidemic … Read more 14.05.2019 National and International Current Affairs

13.05.2019 National and International Current Affairs

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13.05.19     INTERNATIONAL Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu calls for strengthening of India-Vietnam ties. India, Vietnam to strengthen cooperation in atomic energy, defence and security On his four-day official visit to Vietnam, the Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu underscored the importance of strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two … Read more 13.05.2019 National and International Current Affairs

11.05.2019 National and International Current Affairs

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11.05.19     INTERNATIONAL Who FOR ELIMINATING INDUSTRIALLY PRODUCED TRANS FATS BY 2023 The WHO has in partnership with the International Food and Beverage Alliance (IFBA) to wished to achieve elimination of industrially produced trans fats by 2023. They expressed their commitment to eliminate industrial trans fats, and reduce salt, sugar and saturated fats in … Read more 11.05.2019 National and International Current Affairs

10.05.2019 National and International Current Affairs

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10.05.19     INTERNATIONAL India re-elected as observer to Arctic Council India has been re-elected as an observer to intergovernmental forum Arctic Council The Arctic Council promotes cooperation, coordination and interaction among Arctic states, the region’s indigenous communities and other inhabitants on common issues, particularly on sustainable development and environmental protection. Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, … Read more 10.05.2019 National and International Current Affairs

09.05.2019 National and International Current Affairs

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09.05.19     INTERNATIONAL Indian, French navies begin sea phase of ‘Varuna’ exercise India-France naval exercise -Varuna currently under way off the Goa coast is the largest ever undertaken by the two navies and represents the climax of the strengthened maritime co-operation between the countries. Indian naval ships Chennai, Mumbai, Tarkash, tanker INS Deepak and … Read more 09.05.2019 National and International Current Affairs

08.05.2019 National and International Current Affairs

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08.05.19     INTERNATIONAL India, Germany, Brazil, Japan ‘absolutely needed’ at UNSC as permanent members: France India and nations like Germany, Brazil and Japan are “absolutely needed” as permanent members of a reformed and enlarged UN Security Council to better reflect contemporary realities. India is at the forefront of efforts at the UN to push … Read more 08.05.2019 National and International Current Affairs

07.05.2019 National and International Current Affairs

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  INTERNATIONAL Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council of Foreign Ministers in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council of Foreign Ministers in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, later this month. Dialogue between India and Pakistan has been called off since the Pathankot attack in January … Read more 07.05.2019 National and International Current Affairs

DMPQ- Criticall Analyse the programs and policies for Educational empowerment of scheduled tribes in India.

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Top Class Education for ST Students This is a Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for ST students introduced from the academic year 2007-08 with the objective of encouraging meritorious ST students for pursing studies at Degree and Post Graduate level in any of the Institutes identified by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs for the purpose. Eklavya … Read more DMPQ- Criticall Analyse the programs and policies for Educational empowerment of scheduled tribes in India.

DMPQ- State the classical theories of the origin of monsoon.

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Halley’s Thermal concept: Indian monsoon is because of contrast between Indian Subcontinent and adjoining Indian Ocean. Halley’s theory, suggested in 1686, considers the summer monsoon to be a regional phenomenon. Aerological concept: This was suggested by R. Scherhag in 1948. According to this theory, monsoon circulation develops due to changes in air temperature at all … Read more DMPQ- State the classical theories of the origin of monsoon.

DMPQ- What are the recent initiatives and Mission mode Projects for E-Governance?

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§  UID The unique identification project was conceived as an initiative that would provide identification for each resident across the country and would be used primarily as the basis for efficient delivery of welfare services. It would also act as a tool for effective monitoring of various programs and schemes of the government.   e-Governance … Read more DMPQ- What are the recent initiatives and Mission mode Projects for E-Governance?

DMPQ- Analyse the Historical evolution of Institutions of developmental finance in India.

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The process started instantly after Independence, with the setting up of the Industrial Finance Corporation (IFCI) in 1948 to embark on long term term-financing for industries. State Financial Corporations (SFCs) were formed under an Act that came into effect from August 1952 to endorse state-level, small and medium-sized industries with industrial finance. In January 1955, … Read more DMPQ- Analyse the Historical evolution of Institutions of developmental finance in India.

DMPQ- Write an essay on the sustainable management of Coal and petroleum resources.

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The management of these energy sources involves slightly different perspectives than other resources. Coal and petroleum were formed from the degradation of bio-mass millions of years ago and hence these are resources that will be exhausted in the future no matter how carefully we use them. And then we would need to look for alternative … Read more DMPQ- Write an essay on the sustainable management of Coal and petroleum resources.

DMPQ- Mention the Salient features of Indian constitution.

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The bulkiest constitution of the world The Indian constitution is one of the bulkiest constitution of the world, comprising of 395 articles, 22 parts and 12 schedules. So far the constitution underwent 100 amendments. Rigidity and flexibility  The Indian constitution is combination of rigidity and flexibility, which means some parts of it can be amended … Read more DMPQ- Mention the Salient features of Indian constitution.

DMPQ- Explain Rural – Urban continuum. What is Rurban mission?

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There are many different views regarding the rural-urban continuum. Some scholars say that there are no sharp breaking points to be found in the degree or quantity of rural urban differences. Robert Redfield has given the concept of rural -urban continuum on the basis of his study of Mexican peasants of Tepoztlain.The rapid process of … Read more DMPQ- Explain Rural – Urban continuum. What is Rurban mission?

DMPQ- Highlight the advantages and disadvantages of Formalization of Indian Economy.

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Advantages of formalization Increased tax revenues for the government due to better reporting under taxation laws Coverage of population under social protection plans, saving from financial distress during difficult times Increase workers’ welfare and the opportunities for decent jobs Reduce unfair competition between formal and informal enterprises arising from tax or regulatory arbitrage Downsides of … Read more DMPQ- Highlight the advantages and disadvantages of Formalization of Indian Economy.

DMPQ- Mention the main features of the social life of Later Vedic period.

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Most important change was the evolution of caste system. Various sub castes evolved in addition to the traditional four-castes. The Brahmanas and Kshatriyas emerged as the two leading castes out of the general mass of population, known as vaisyas. The vaisyas were superior to the sudras but their position was steadily deteriorating. The Aitaraya Brahmana … Read more DMPQ- Mention the main features of the social life of Later Vedic period.

DMPQ- Mention the listing of species in categories with different levels of protection by CITES.

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After four decades, CITES remains one of the cornerstones of international conservation. There are 183 member Parties and trade is regulated in more than 35,000 species. Representatives of CITES nations meet every two to three years at a Conference of the Parties to review progress and adjust the lists of protected species, which is grouped … Read more DMPQ- Mention the listing of species in categories with different levels of protection by CITES.