International Terrorism

? International terrorism Terrorism, the systematic use of violence to create a general climate of fear in a population and thereby to bring about a particular political objective. Terrorism has been practiced by political organizations with both rightist and leftist objectives, by nationalistic and religious groups, by revolutionaries, and even by state institutions such … Read more International Terrorism

Role of information technology in environment and human health

Role of information technology in environment and human health Information technology has tremendous potential in the field of environment education and health as in any other field like business, economics, politics or culture. Development of internet facilities, Geographic Information System (GIS) and information through satellites has generated a wealth of up-to- date information on various … Read more Role of information technology in environment and human health

DMPQ: What is convention on Biodiversity? Explain the Principle of Commons? (Envt.)

Convention on biodiversity is a multilateral treaty which was opened for signature on 5th June at earth summit. It entered into force in 1993. It is a legally binding treaty when a party has ratified it. The convention has basically three goals: Conservation of biological diversity Sustainable use of the components Fair and equitable sharing … Read more DMPQ: What is convention on Biodiversity? Explain the Principle of Commons? (Envt.)

DMPQ- Briefly discuss the sessions of a state assembly.

Summoning The governor from time to time summons each House of state legislature to meet. The maximum gap between the two sessions of state legislature cannot be more than six months, ie, the state legislature should meet at least twice a year. A session of the state legislature consists of many sittings. Adjournment An adjournment … Read more DMPQ- Briefly discuss the sessions of a state assembly.

DMPQ- Discuss different types of Mountain landforms.

Weathering, water, elevation, sinking, and erosion of the soil are constantly shaping the surface of the Earth. It doesn’t really happen overnight but takes hundreds and thousands of years for us to notice these changes. These are the natural processes that lead to various formations of the Landforms. Landforms originate from these geological processes. Landforms can be categorized into Mountains, Plateaus, and Plains depending … Read more DMPQ- Discuss different types of Mountain landforms.

DMPQ-What are the risk associated by peer to peer lending?

P2P lending is the popular type of crowd funding, whereby an internet platform collects small amounts of funds from individuals in a crowd to finance collectively a larger loan to individuals or businesses. Websites that facilitate peer-to-peer lending have greatly increased its adoption as an alternative method of financing.P2P lending is also known as social … Read more DMPQ-What are the risk associated by peer to peer lending?

DMPQ- What was the reason behind the foundation of swaraj party ? what arguments swaraji leaders presented to convince congress leadership?

After Gandhi’s arrest (March 1922), there was disintegration, disorganisation and demoralisation among nationalist ranks. A debate started among Congressmen on what to do during the transition period, i.e., the passive phase of the movement. One section led by C.R. Das, Motilal Nehru and Ajmal Khan wanted an end to the boycott of legislative councils so … Read more DMPQ- What was the reason behind the foundation of swaraj party ? what arguments swaraji leaders presented to convince congress leadership?

06.10.20 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

DMPQ-Evaluate the development of Industries in India in the Inter-War Period (1919-38).

No country under colonial dependence could undertake any industrial transformation, if not all-round development. Up to the First World War, India experienced the classic period of imperialism of free trade and the British Government’s unsympathetic, hostile policy against industry. In addition, shortage of capital, management experience and technical expertise, as well as the absence of … Read more DMPQ-Evaluate the development of Industries in India in the Inter-War Period (1919-38).

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

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-Write down the salient features of National Biofuel Policy.

Salient Features: The Policy categorises biofuels as “Basic Biofuels” viz. First Generation (1G) bioethanol & biodiesel and “Advanced Biofuels” – Second Generation (2G) ethanol, Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) to drop-in fuels, Third Generation (3G) biofuels, bio-CNG etc. to enable extension of appropriate financial and fiscal incentives under each category. The Policy expands the scope of … Read more DMPQ-Write down the salient features of National Biofuel Policy.

03.03.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL   ·        India, Bangladesh, Russia Sign Pact For Rooppur Atomic Plant   Indian companies can now participate in construction and installation works in the “non-critical” category for the Rooppur nuclear power plant in Bangladesh, according to the Russian atomic energy agency Rosatom. The Rooppur project is the first initiative under an Indo-Russian deal to undertake atomic energy … Read more 03.03.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs

Tribal Problems

? : Isolation Migration and Acculturation Various Problems of Tribal Communities in India As per the dictionary, problem means a question to be considered, solved, or answered in a particular way, difficult to deal or control. Social problems are those social conditions identified by scientific inquiry and values as detrimental to human well-being." Jerome G. … Read more Tribal Problems

Traditional Water Conservation Systems In The State Of Rajasthan

? Traditional Water Conservation Systems in the State of Rajasthan In popular imagination, Rajasthan is a land of chivalry and rugged forts set against the backdrop of a desert landscape, with camels traversing unending sand dunes. The majesty of the forts at Chittor, Udaipur, Mehrangarh, Kumbhalgarh or Ranthambore to name a few is such … Read more Traditional Water Conservation Systems In The State Of Rajasthan

16.05.2019 National and International Current Affairs

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

Rain Water Harvesting (1)

? 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 (1)

DMPQ: What is Inverted duty structure ? How it has impacted Indian manufacturing over the years.

Inverted duty structure is a condition in which final good is taxed lower on its import as compared to the intermediate good used in the making of finished good.  The economic survey has pointed out that Inverted dusty structure has affected our industries a lot.     Major effect of inverted duty structure: Affect domestic … Read more DMPQ: What is Inverted duty structure ? How it has impacted Indian manufacturing over the years.

DMPQ- Mention some harmful bacteria

Pathogenic Bacteria These bacteria cause great losses to plant and animal popula­tion by causing several diseases. Reduction of Soil Fertility Some facul­tative anaerobic bacteria are available mostly in the oxygen deficient soil which reverse the nitrifying process, thereby causing the loss of a part of its combined nitrogen. They break down the nitrates in a … Read more DMPQ- Mention some harmful bacteria

DMPQ: Discuss applications of science and technology in social and economic development.

  Science and Technology hold the key to the progress and development of any nation. Technology plays a Fundamental role in wealth creation, improvement of the quality of life and real economic growth and transformation in any society. The role of Science and Technology in our daily life is altering the way people live, behave, … Read more DMPQ: Discuss applications of science and technology in social and economic development.

DMPQ: What could be the reasons for the acceptance of “Partition” by the Congress ?

By accepting the Mountbatten Plan/Partition, the Congress was only accepting what had become inevitable because of the long-term failure of the Congress to draw in the Muslim masses into the national movement and stem the surging waves of Muslim communalism, which, especially since 1937, had been beating with increasing fury. The Congress leaders felt by … Read more DMPQ: What could be the reasons for the acceptance of “Partition” by the Congress ?

27.04.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL World Veterinary Day 2019 is observed on 28th April   The World Veterinary Day 2019is observed on 28th April. It is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of veterinarians to the health of animals and society. The theme for the day is the Value of Vaccination. The day is initiated by the World Veterinary Association. The World Veterinary Association (WVA)will … Read more 27.04.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs

DMPQ-What do you understand by the term Crowding out effect?

Crowding out is an economic concept that describes a situation where government spending and borrowing reduces overall private sector consumption and investment. Crowding out can be caused by an expansionary fiscal policy financed by increased taxes, borrowing or both. Crowding out can refer to when government borrowing absorbs all the available lending capacity in the … Read more DMPQ-What do you understand by the term Crowding out effect?

Generator

? Working principle and use of generator   Generator is a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. It works based on principle of faraday law of electromagnetic induction. The faradays law states that whenever a conductor is placed in a varying magnetic field, EMF is induced and this induced EMF is equal … Read more Generator

DMPQ- What is PVTG? How a tribe gets the status of PVTG?

PVTGs constitute the most vulnerable section among tribals and largely reside in isolated, remote and difficult areas in small scattered hamlets. PVTG tag is given to identify the vulnerable tribes and to have specialised scheme to safeguard their cultural identity. Tag is given by Ministry of Home affairs. 75 tribal groups have been categorized by … Read more DMPQ- What is PVTG? How a tribe gets the status of PVTG?

Age Structure, Sex Ratio And Rural Urban Composition Of India

?   Age structure, sex ratio and Rural-Urban composition of India   Rural-Urban Composition:   For the first time since Independence, the absolute increase in population is more in urban areas that in rural areas Rural Population in India: 68.84% Urban Population in India: 31.16% Level of urbanization increased from 27.81% in 2001 Census to … Read more Age Structure, Sex Ratio And Rural Urban Composition Of India

DMPQ- Explain the Development Financial institution (DFI)

A Development Financial institution (DFI) is defined as “an institution endorsed or supported by Government of india primarily to provide development/Project finance to one or more sectors or sub-sectors of the economy. the institution differentiates itself by a thoughtful balance between commercial norms of operation, as adopted by any financial institution like commercial bank and … Read more DMPQ- Explain the Development Financial institution (DFI)

DMPQ: Define all All four questions are from science- Neutrino, Indian -based Neutrino observatory, Goldilock zone, Internet of things

Neutrino Ans:   Neutrinos are one of the fundamental particles which make up the universe and second most abundant particle in the universe after photon. Neutrinos are similar to electron with one crucial difference that they don not carry electric charge.   Indian -based Neutrino observatory Ans:   It is being set up in Bodhi west Hill, … Read more DMPQ: Define all All four questions are from science- Neutrino, Indian -based Neutrino observatory, Goldilock zone, Internet of things

14.09.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current

JHARKHAND State first in East to make power trip   Chief minister Raghubar Das flagged off 20 white electric cars and took a short spin in one at state secretariat Project Building, Ranchi, making Jharkhand the first state in eastern India to procure the eco-friendly vehicles for government use.   So far, Delhi, Maharashtra, Andhra … Read more 14.09.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current

DMPQ-Write down the potential of big data analytics in various sectors.

Government: The Indian Government utilizes numerous techniques to ascertain how people areresponding to government action, as well as ideas for policy augmentation. Healthcare: Big data analytics plays a vital role in improving services and tackling some of theforemost challenges in the healthcare sector, especially in terms of patient profile analysis,genomic analysis, public health monitoring, diagnosis … Read more DMPQ-Write down the potential of big data analytics in various sectors.

DMPQ: Although non cooperation movement failed to achieve the desired objective, it had huge significance. Comment ( HISTORY)

  Congress started commanding the support and sympathy of vast sections of the Indian people. Millions of Indians became politically involved. Women were drawn into the movement. c)Muslims participated heavily and communal unity was maintained. d)Strengthened the national movement. Nationalist sentiments and the national movement had reached the remotest corners of the land. e)People gained … Read more DMPQ: Although non cooperation movement failed to achieve the desired objective, it had huge significance. Comment ( HISTORY)

 Climatic changes

    It is the long term change in the statistical distribution of weather patterns over periods of time Though it has been happening naturally for millions of years, in recent years it has accelerated due to anthropogenic causes and has been causing global warming. UNFCCC defines climate change as – “a change of climate … Read more  Climatic changes

DMPQ- What are the main objectives of National Safai Karamcharis Finance & Development Corporation (NSKFDC)

  To promote economic development activities of Safai Karamcharis and their dependents; To promote self-employment ventures for the benefit and /or rehabilitation of Safai Karamcharis and their dependents. To assist, through the State Scheduled Castes Development/finance corporation or any other Channelizing Agency designated by the State Government or Union Territory Administration and subject to the … Read more DMPQ- What are the main objectives of National Safai Karamcharis Finance & Development Corporation (NSKFDC)

DMPQ:What is Sustainable Agriculture system? What are its components?

A farming systems that are “capable of maintaining their productivity and usefulness to society indefinitely and must be resource-conserving, socially supportive, commercially competitive,and environmentally sound.” Major components of sustainable agricultural system Soil and water conservation to prevent degradation of soil productivity Efficient use of limited irrigation water without leading to problems of soil salinity,alkalinity and … Read more DMPQ:What is Sustainable Agriculture system? What are its components?

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

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: Nitrogen pollution is more dangerous than carbon pollution. How nitrogen affects our ecosystem. (Science)

:  Nitrogen is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere and it is in inert form. But when it converts into reactive form like ammonia, nitrous oxide and nitrogen di oxide, it become dangerous for the ecosystem in many ways. Nitrogenous gases also play an important role in global climate change. Nitrous oxide is a particularly … Read more DMPQ: Nitrogen pollution is more dangerous than carbon pollution. How nitrogen affects our ecosystem. (Science)