JPSC Mains 2024 Notes
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Issues related to Role of women in Economic and Social Development in India India has experienced rapid growth and development in the past years in many spheres. Gender equity is not one of them. This is deplorable considering the important role played by women in the socio-economic growth of the country. The Indian development model … Read more Issues related to Role of women in Economic and Social Development in India
MNREGA and community power structure Several rural development programmes were initiated in India during 1950s and 1960s. These programmes, popularly known as community development programmes, regarded rural people as beneficiaries but not participants in the development process. They were centrally designed and were implemented by extension agents using a top-down mode of decision-making. Those agents … Read more MNREGA and community power structure
National Educational Research and Training Council The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is an autonomous organisation of the Government of India which was established on 1 September 1961 as a literary, scientific and charitable Society under the Societies’ Registration Act (Act XXI of 1860). Its headquarters are located at Sri Aurbindo Marg … Read more National Educational Research and Training Council
National Law University National Law University, Delhi (NLUD) is a prestigious law university in India, offering courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. It is situated in Sector-14, Dwarka, New Delhi, India. NLUD is one of the national law schools in India built on the five-year law degree model proposed and implemented by the Bar … Read more National Law University, Polytechnic and ITI
National Vocational Education Council National council of vocational educational board is a national vocational education development organized mission promotes by planning commission government of India to ensure public organized co-operation effort implementation of the vocational education development plan. The constitution and functioning of public organized is approved unanimously by the planning commission government of India. … Read more National Vocational Education Council
IMPACT OF NEW ECONOMIC POLICY India’s post-independence development strategy showed all the signs of stagnation, but the economy started showing the sign of recovery in the early nineties when the government adopted the new economic model known as Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization (LPG) to meet a grave economic crisis; characterized by unprecedented adverse balance of … Read more IMPACT OF NEW ECONOMIC POLICY
Open University The Open University (OU) is a public distance learning and research university, and the biggest university in the UK for undergraduate education. The majority of the OU’s undergraduate students are based in the United Kingdom and principally study off-campus; many of its courses (both undergraduate and postgraduate) can also be studied anywhere in … Read more Open University
Sources of Income of Central Government As we all know that India is a democratic country and the main aim of the government here is to increase the welfare of the people not the profit of the government. To increase the welfare of the people the Government of India has to start welfare oriented schemes. … Read more Sources of Income of Central Government
Din-i-illahi: Din-i-IIahi proclaimed by Akbar was an order or people with a motto of peace with all (sulehkull), rather than as an eclectic religion. Akbar’s Hindu nobles preferred to remain aloof, with only Birbal consenting to become a member. Raja Todar Mal, Raja Bhagwan Das and Raja Man Singh all declined to associate with … Read more DMPQ- . Explain following terms: a) Din-i-illahi b) Dahsala
Co-operative federalism, in general terms, is a concept wherein the federal government, state government, and local government interact co-operatively and share theirresponsibilities in the governance. Corwin defines co-operative federalism thus: “The Statesand National Governments are regarded as mutually complementary parts of a singlegovernmental mechanism all the powers are intended to realise the current purposes ofgovernment … Read more DMPQ- What do you understand by the concept of cooperative federalism?
It is the UN programme working towards a better urban future. Its mission is to promote socially and environmentally sustainable human settlements development and the achievement of adequate shelter for all. It reports to the United Nations General Assembly. United Nations Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development (Habitat conference) is held once in bi-decennial … Read more DMPQ- Short note on UN Habitat
It is a number used to communicate to the public how polluted the air currently is or how polluted it is forecasted to become. As AQI increases, an increasingly large percentage of the population is likely to experience increasingly adverse health effects. Different countries have their own air quality indexes, corresponding to different national air … Read more DMPQ- Write short note on Air quality Index.
Project Saksham: The project is for creation of a New Indirect Tax Network (System Integration) of the Central Board of Excise and Customs. The project will help in Implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST), Extension of the Indian Customs Single Window Interface for Facilitating Trade (SWIFT) and Other taxpayer-friendly initiatives under Digital India and … Read more DMPQ- A) Project Saksham B) Tejaswani
JHARKHAND Step Industries bags Rs 132 crore electrification project under Jharkhand Sampurna Bijli Achchhadan Yojna Delhi-based cable and wire manufacturing company Step Industries Pvt. Ltd has announced that it has bagged a rural electrification project for over Rs 132 crore from Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd. This would be a composite contract rural electrification project comprising East Singhbhum, West Singhbhum and Saraikela-Kharsawan … Read more 19.03.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs
DNA profiling is the technique of finding the difference between the satellite DNA regions in the genome. These regions are stretches of repetitive DNA which do not code for any specific protein. These non-coding sequences form a major chunk of the DNA profile of humans. They depict a high level of polymorphism and are the basis of … Read more DMPQ- DNA profiling.
Assumption Island, a single coral island, belongs to the Outer Islands District of Seychelles.With only a small village on the sheltered western side and a 1,210-m concrete airfield running from there to the southeastern coast, the island’s few inhabitants, mostly farmers and fishermen, have to go to Victoria (the capital) for government services. The island’s … Read more DMPQ- Assumption island and its importance.
Green GDP is a term used generally for expressing GDP after adjusting for environmental damage.The System of National Accounts (SNA) is an accounting framework for measuring the economic activities of production, consumption and accumulation of wealth in an economy during a period of time. When information on economy’s use of the natural environment is integrated … Read more DMPQ- Short Note on Green GDP.
The FRs enshrined in Part III of the Constitution have met with a wide range and varied criticism. Excessive Limitations They are subjected to innumerable exceptions, restrictions, qualifications and explanations. Hence, the critics remarked that the Constitution grants Fundamental Rights with one hand and takes them away with the other. No Social and Economic Rights … Read more DMPQ- Fundamental rights in India are not immune from criticism. Comment.
A child is permitted to work only to help family, in family enterprise or as child artistafter school hours or during vacations. The amendment has introduced the concept of adolescent labour for the first time. An adolescent has been defined as a person between the ages of 14-18 years. The amendment permit employment of adolescent … Read more DMPQ- What were the amendments made in the child and adolescent labor (prohibition and regulation ) Act, 1986?
JHARKHAND · Jharkhand takes big leap in its hunt for new TB patients ð Buoyed by a high rate of cure, the Jharkhand health department has taken a major leap in the detection of new patients of tuberculosis across the state. ð In the current financial year (2018-19), which will end on March 31, around … Read more 17-18.03.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs
Indian Railways has launched the mission Satyanishtha. It aims at sensitizing all railway employees about the need to adhere to good ethics and to maintain high standards of integrity at work. It is the first ever such mission by any government organisation. The objectives of the Mission are To train every employee to understand the … Read more DMPQ- Short note on Mission Satyanishtha
The Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA) was signed in 1975 as an initiative of UN- Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP). It is previously named the Bangkok Agreement. There are 6-member states to APTA – Bangladesh, China, India, South Korea, Laos and Sri Lanka. Mongolia is soon to become the 7th member … Read more DMPQ- Short Note on Asia Pacific Trade Agreement?
Oxytocin is a crucial hormone used on pregnant women. It is used for the induction of labour and stop postpartum bleeding. It causes uterine contractions during labour, and helps new mothers lactate. It has largely been in use during delivery to reduce maternal mortality. Misuse – Besides the genuine uses, Oxytocin is largely misused. It … Read more DMPQ- What is Oxytocin? What are its possible misuses?
Potholes are a major cause for accidental deaths and between 2013 and 2016, official statistics says that 11,836 deaths due to it in India. Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra have the dubious distinction for consistently causing potholes related accidents. Significantly, pothole related deaths peak during monsoons and ironically. While cases are to … Read more DMPQ- What are the challenges in ensuring road safety in India?
Project Sashakt was proposed by a panel led by PNB chairman Sunil Mehta. Bad loans of up to ? 50 crore will be managed at the bank level, with a deadline of 90 days. For bad loans of ? 50-500 crore, banks will enter an inter-creditor agreement, authorizing the lead bank to implement a resolution plan in 180 days, … Read more DMPQ- What is Project Sashakt?
JHARKHAND Lake revival hope for Katras in Dhanbad The Mineral Area Development Authority (Mada) has started desilting Top-chanchi Lake to provide uninterrupted water supply to more than 5 lakh resident of Katras. Residents in Katras have been plagued by water crisis for years with the lake, the sole source of drinking water, often … Read more 16.03.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND China upbeat about state’s industrial potential The consul general of China, Zhu Liyou, said Jharkhand has the potential to make its place in the business map of China as the mineral-rich state has requisite materials that could help it find a footprint there. Zhu was here to inaugurate the 10th Enterprise Jharkhand exposition. Zhu said manufacturing and infrastructure … Read more 15.03.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Bamboo plantation to ensure 5-fold gain in farmers’ income Following the Government’s resolve to increase farmers’ income, the Birsa Agriculture University has embarked on various new methods to train farmers for the production of new crops or increase their produce. Bamboo cultivation, is one of the streams that is said to have potential of … Read more 14.03.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Jharkhand MPs fair well on MPLADS front Most of the MPs have scored well and passed with distinction in terms of utilisation of the fund coming under the Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme knows as MPLADS. The performance holds importance especially during the poll year since the voters of the … Read more 13.03.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs
The Battle of Saragarhi occurred on 12 September 1897 and was fought between 10,000 Orakzai and Afghan tribesmen and just 21 soldiers of the 4th Battalion of the British India’s Sikh Regiment.All 21 Sikhs chose to defend their army post, instead of choosing to surrender.The UK parliament gave all the brave Sikh soldiers a standing … Read more DMPQ- What is Battle of Saragarhi?
JHARKHAND Special teams to curb man-animal conflict In a bid to check man-animal conflict in Jharkhand, the state forest department is all set to constitute a rapid rescue team (RRT), which will have ultramodern equipment and trained staff. Government has planned to set up two RRTs during the financial year of 2019-20. The … Read more 12.03.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs
The Special Economic Zones Act, 2005, was passed by Parliament in May, 2005. 2. After extensive consultations, the SEZ Act, 2005, supported by SEZ Rules, came into effect in, 2006, providing for drastic simplification of procedures and for single window clearance on matters relating to central as well as state governments. The main objectives of … Read more DMPQ- Discuss India’s SEZ policy.
The plains are often termed as the ‘Granary of India’. The soils of the plains are one ofthe most fertile soils of India. They are being devoted to cereal and non – cereal crops. They have rich underground water table. The underground water is utilized with thehelp of wells and tube wells for irrigation, industrial … Read more DMPQ- Write down the significance of Great Plains?
The conditions can be summarised as below: Large scale migration has created a fear in the minds of people that they will be reduced to minority in their own states or regions. Migrants threaten their culture sand traditions and also occupy already limited employment opportunities. Migration of Muslims has also imparted it a communal … Read more DMPQ- Discuss the condition that lead to the insurgency in North east.
Digital Locker is one of the key initiatives under the Digital India Programme- External website that opens in a new window. A beta version of the same has been already released by the Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY), Govt. of India. Digital Locker is aimed at minimizing the usage of physical documents and enable sharing of e-documents across agencies. … Read more DMPQ- What is digital locker? What are the objectives of Digital locker?
Quick revision Topic: Corrosion and its prevention Definition: It is the process in which metals are slowly eaten up by the action of air moisture or chemicals. For example rusting is a form of corrosion in which iron is eaten up by the action of air and moisture and a reddish brown coating of iron oxide is formed … Read more Quick Revision- Corrosion and its prevention
Quick Revision Topic: pH scale and its day to day application Definition: pH scale is the scale developed to measure the concentration of Hydrogen ion in a solution. Here ‘p’ in pH implies ‘potenz’ in german. The pH of a neutral solution is 7. for Acidic solution pH is less than 7 and … Read more Quick Revision- pH scale and its day to day application
Issues attached with scientific research in India are as follows: The system is also largely run by scientists-turned-bureaucrats and “nepotism, patronage culture” are prevalent. Notably, Indian scientists perceive success as ‘becoming an administrative head in research institutions’, rather than advancing research. Also, the prevalent incompetence across the spectrum has taken a toll on ‘peer reviewing’ … Read more DMPQ: What are the administrative issues attached with Scientific research in India? (Science )
The continental shelf is the extended margin of each continent occupied byrelatively shallow seas and gulfs. It is the shallowest part of the ocean showing anaverage gradient of 1° or even less.The width of the continental shelves vary from one ocean to another. The average widthof continental shelves is about 80 km. Significance of Continental … Read more DMPQ: What is continental shelf? Mention the significance of Continent shelf( Geography)
International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea is an independent judicial body established by the UNCLOS to adjudicate disputes arising out of the interpretation and application of the UNCLOS Convention. Its Base is in Hamburg, Germany. The Tribunal is composed of 21 independent members, elected from among persons enjoying the highest reputation for fairness … Read more DMPQ: Write short note on ITLOS. (International Relation)
It is an information repositorythat collates all loan information of individuals andcorporate borrowers. A credit repository helps banks distinguish between a bad and a good borrower andaccordingly offer attractive interest rates to good borrowers and higher interest rates to badborrowers. The move is based on the recommendations of a committee, headed by Y.M.Deosthalee.PCR will address … Read more DMPQ: What are the uses of Public credit registry?(Economics)
It is a Central Sector Scheme under which the CGST and Central Government‘s share of IGST paid by Charitable Religious Institutions on purchase of specific raw food items shall be reimbursed to them. The charitable religious institutions include Temples, Gurudwara, Dharmik Ashram, Mosques, Dargah, Church, Matth, Monastries etc. The objective of the scheme is to … Read more DMPQ: SevaBhoja yojana ( Scheme)
QUICK REVISION TOPIC: CATALYST Definition: Increases or decreases the rate of reaction without actually taking part in the reaction. Types: On the basis of phase of reactants: Same phase : Homogenous catalyst; eg: In Hydrogenation use of Raney nickel catalyst Different phase : Heterogenous catalyst; Eg in Ozone depletion Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) like … Read more Quick Revision- CATALYST
JHARKHAND Jharkhand set to get Doppler radar for weather prediction Jharkhand is set to get a Doppler radar for accurate and effective early weather prediction. The radar is expected to help minimise human deaths from lightning, which has killed 1,800 people in the past 12 years in this state. At present, the … Read more 10-11.03.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs
UN Convention on the Law of Sea is the international agreement that resulted from the 3rd United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea. It provides a regulatory framework for the use of the world’s seas and oceans, to ensure the conservation and equitable usage of resources and the marine environment and to ensure … Read more DMPQ- Short note on UNCLOS.
National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY) is focused on holistic development of heritage cities. The main objective of HRIDAY is to preserve character of the soul of heritage city and facilitate inclusive heritage linked urban development in partnership with State Government. The duration of HRIDAY schemes would be Four Years starting from December … Read more DMPQ- HRIDAY Scheme.
They do not contain harmful chemicals that would cause air pollution. Components are replaced with others that are less dangerous and less harmful to the atmosphere. The idea was carried forward by a network of CSIR labs. The team came up with 3-4 formulations and looked at 30-40% of active materials which reduce particulate matter. … Read more DMPQ- Recently ‘Green Crackers’ term was in the news. What do you understand by the term Green Crackers?
P-Notes or Participatory Notes are Overseas Derivative Instruments that have Indian stocks as their underlyingassets. These instruments are issued by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) registered with SEBI. It allows foreign investors to buy stocks listed on Indian exchanges without being registered with SEBI. It gained popularity as foreign institutional investors (FIIs) started betting on stocks … Read more DMPQ- What is P Note? What is the concern associated with P Note?
Cooperative federalism implies that the Centre and states share a horizontal relationship, where they “cooperate” in the larger public interest. It’s visualized as an important tool to enable states’ participation in the formulation and implementation of national policies. Executive Mechanisms for Co-Operative Federalism: Inter-State Council (ISC): Article 263 of the Constitution, provides the provision for … Read more DMPQ- What is cooperative federalism? Mention the executive mechanism through which cooperative federalism can be strengthened.
JHARKHAND Massive security deployment for LWE areas About 600 companies of paramilitary and state auxiliary forces would be deployed across polling booths in Jharkhand during the upcoming elections. 30% of the forces would be deployed in “very sensitive” booths, while 25% would be positioned across “sensitive” polling pockets. The rest of the additional … Read more 09.03.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs