DMPQ- Outline the major provisions of Person with disabilities act, 2016.

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This act is a progressive tool passed by Indian parliament. The  act is in accordance with the modern liberal principles and ethos. Salient features of the act are: Disability has been defined comprehensively and no. of disability have been raised from 7 to 21.Speech and Language Disability and Specific Learning Disability have been added for … Read more DMPQ- Outline the major provisions of Person with disabilities act, 2016.

DMPQ:By his own admission, Gandhi was on a humanitarian rather than a political mission to Champaran. But Champaran changed the course of the freedom struggle.

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Mahatma Gandhi’s first Satyagraha in India is being marked this April. It was undertaken in the erstwhile undivided Champaran district in northern Bihar. He went there in April, 1917 on learning about the abuses suffered by the cultivators of the district, forced into growing indigo by British planters/estate owners. ‘The Champaran tenant’, informs Gandhi, ‘was … Read more DMPQ:By his own admission, Gandhi was on a humanitarian rather than a political mission to Champaran. But Champaran changed the course of the freedom struggle.

DMPQ:Atal Innovation mission.

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Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) including Self-Employment and Talent Utilization (SETU) is Government of India’s endeavour to promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. Its objective is to serve as a platform for promotion of world-class Innovation Hubs, Grand Challenges, Start-up businesses and other self-employment activities, particularly in technology driven areas. The Atal Innovation Mission shall … Read more DMPQ:Atal Innovation mission.

DMPQ:What is Belt and road initiative? Why India declined for the second time to participate in the forum?

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The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is an ambitious effort to improve regional cooperation and connectivity on a trans-continental scale. The initiative aims to strengthen infrastructure, trade, and investment links between China and some 65 other countries that account collectively for over 30 percent of global GDP, 62 percent of population, and 75 percent of known … Read more DMPQ:What is Belt and road initiative? Why India declined for the second time to participate in the forum?

DMPQ:Project 75(I)

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The Project 75I-class submarine is a follow-on of the Project 75 Kalvari-class submarine for the Indian navy. Under this project, the Indian Navy intends to acquire 6 diesel-electric submarines, which will also feature advanced Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) systems to enable them to stay submerged for longer duration and substantially increase their operational range.   … Read more DMPQ:Project 75(I)

DMPQ:Q5. Discuss following term: A) ISHAN VIKAS B) ISHAN UDAY

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Ishan Vikas is coordinated by IIT, Guwahati and under the programme, selected school children from North Eastern States are brought in close contact with the Indian Institute of Technology (IITs), Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) and National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) during the vacation period to motivate them to pursue science, … Read more DMPQ:Q5. Discuss following term: A) ISHAN VIKAS B) ISHAN UDAY

DMPQ:What is Angel Tax? Discuss the controversy associated with angel tax in India?

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Angel tax is a term used to refer to the income tax payable on capital raised by unlisted companies via issue of shares where the share price is seen in excess of the fair market value of the shares sold. The excess realisation is treated as income and taxed accordingly. The tax was introduced in … Read more DMPQ:What is Angel Tax? Discuss the controversy associated with angel tax in India?

DMPQ:Short note on Paika rebellion

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Two-hundred years ago in 1817, a valiant uprising of soldiers led by BuxiJagabandhu (Bidyadhar Mohapatra) took place in Khurda of Odisha. This is known as Paika rebellion.The Paikas were the traditional land-owning militia of Odisha and served as warriors. When armies of the East India Company overran most of Odisha in 1803, the Raja of … Read more DMPQ:Short note on Paika rebellion

DMPQ:Outline the features of the Sexual harassment of women at workplace(Prevention, Prohibition, redressal) Act.

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The Government of India, in the year 2013, legislated Sexual Harassment Act. The Act incorporates guidelines issued in Vishaka case by Supreme Court of India.The Act states its objectives as prevention of violation of fundamental rights of a woman employee under article 14 (equal protection under the laws), article 15 (prohibition of discrimination on race, … Read more DMPQ:Outline the features of the Sexual harassment of women at workplace(Prevention, Prohibition, redressal) Act.

DMPQ- PARIVESH

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Pro-Active and Responsive facilitation by Interactive, Virtuous and Environmental Singlewindow Hub was recently launched by the Prime Minister of India.  It is a Single-Window Integrated Environmental Management System, launched on the occasion of World Biofuel Day.  It has been designed, developed and hosted by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEFCC), with technical … Read more DMPQ- PARIVESH

DMPQ- SATAT Initiative

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SATAT initiative is aimed at providing a Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation (SATAT) as a developmental effort that would benefit both vehicle-users as well as farmers and entrepreneurs.  Compressed Bio-Gas plants are proposed to be set up mainly through independent entrepreneurs. CBG produced at these plants will be transported through cascades of cylinders to the … Read more DMPQ- SATAT Initiative

DMPQ- National supercomputing mission.

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The Mission envisages empowering 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 NKN is another programme of the government which connects academic … Read more DMPQ- National supercomputing mission.

DMPQ- Mendel law of inheritance.

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Based on his observations on monohybrid crosses Mendel proposed two general rules to consolidate his understanding of inheritance in monohybrid crosses. Today these rules are called the Principles or Laws of Inheritance: the First Law or Law of Dominance and the Second Law or Law of Segregation. Law of Dominance Characters are controlled by discrete … Read more DMPQ- Mendel law of inheritance.

DMPQ- Differentiate the following terms: a) Hurricanes b) Cyclones c) Typhoons d) Tornadoes

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Hurricanes, cyclones, and typhoons are all the same weather phenomenon; we just use different names for these storms in different places. In the Atlantic and Northeast Pacific, the term “hurricane” is used. The same type of disturbance in the Northwest Pacific is called a “typhoon” and “cyclones” occur in the South Pacific and Indian Ocean. … Read more DMPQ- Differentiate the following terms: a) Hurricanes b) Cyclones c) Typhoons d) Tornadoes

DMPQ- What is a Trade war? What are the implications on India of the US China Trade war?

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Trade war is a situation where countries restrict each other’s trade by imposing tariff or quota on imports.  US has started imposing tariffs on as much as 25 percent on $34 billion in Chinese imports.  China responded with retaliatory tariffs of 25% on US goods worth an equivalent $34 billion, including soybean, automobiles, and marine … Read more DMPQ- What is a Trade war? What are the implications on India of the US China Trade war?

DMPQ- It is imperative to raise the agricultural competitiveness of farmers with small land holdings. Outline the suggestions to improve the agricultural competitiveness.

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  Promotion of commodity-based farmers’ organisations such as Small Cotton Farmers’ Estates to combine decentralised production with centralised services such as post-harvest management, value addition and marketing, for leveraging institutional support and facilitating direct farmer-consumer linkage. Improvement in implementation of Minimum Support Price (MSP). Arrangements for MSP need to be put in place for crops … Read more DMPQ- It is imperative to raise the agricultural competitiveness of farmers with small land holdings. Outline the suggestions to improve the agricultural competitiveness.

DMPQ- Independent mechanism for election of Chief election commissioner and election commissioner is need of the hour. Comment

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  Election Commission of India (ECI) is a constitutional body under Article-324 vested with the responsibilities of superintendence, direction and control of conduct of elections. It consists of a Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners. Election commission independence is bedrock of our democracy. It ensures free and fair elections. But there are inherent problems with election … Read more DMPQ- Independent mechanism for election of Chief election commissioner and election commissioner is need of the hour. Comment

DMPQ- Why did Magadha emerged as the most formidable mahajanapada?

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Between the 6th and 4th century BCE, Magadha became the most important mahajanapada. The possible reasons could be: It was a region which was highly productive and hence surplus production was suitable for maintaining huge army. Magadha had huge resource of Iron. This metal was used both for weapons and tools. Latter increased the productivity … Read more DMPQ- Why did Magadha emerged as the most formidable mahajanapada?

DMPQ- Sea turtle Project India.

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Govt. of India and  UNDP Sea Turtle Project: A significant proportion of world’s Olive Ridley Turtle population migrate every winter to Indian coastal waters for nesting mainly at eastern coast. With the objective of conservation of olive ridley turtles and other endangered marine turtles. Ministry of Environment & Forests initiated the Sea Turtle Conservation Project … Read more DMPQ- Sea turtle Project India.

DMPQ- What is model code of conduct? How Election commission can enforce it.

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Model code of conduct are directives given to political parties to ensure free and fair elections at the same time to maintain  high standards in the elections. The provisions of the conducts are not legally binding.  The MCC comes into force with the declaration of election schedule. Election commission can enforce MCC in following ways: … Read more DMPQ- What is model code of conduct? How Election commission can enforce it.

DMPQ- Short note on ITCZ

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The Intertropical Convergence Zone, or ITCZ, is the region that circles the Earth, near the equator, where the trade winds of the Northern and Southern Hemispheres come together. The intense sun and warm water of the equator heats the air in the ITCZ, raising its humidity and making it buoyant. Aided by the convergence of … Read more DMPQ- Short note on ITCZ

DMPQ- Write a note on contribution of Jyotiba Phule.

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JOTIRAO GOVINDRAO PHULE occupies a unique position among the social reformers of Maharashtra in the nineteenth century. While other reformers concentrated more on reforming the social institutions of family and marriage with special emphasis on the status and right of women, Jyotiba Phule revolted against the unjust caste system under which millions of people had … Read more DMPQ- Write a note on contribution of Jyotiba Phule.

DMPQ- What is Project Hangul.

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The Kashmir stag also called Hangul is a subspecies of Central Asian Red Deer native to northern India.It is the state animal of Jammu & Kashmir.In Kashmir, it’s found in Dachigam National Park at elevations of 3,035 meters.These deer once numbered from about 5,000 animals in the beginning of the 20th century.Unfortunately, they were threatened, due to … Read more DMPQ- What is Project Hangul.

DMPQ- Farmer suicides have increased in the recent past. Give suggestions to prevent farmer suicides.

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In the last few years, a large number of farmers have committed suicide.  Cases of suicides have been reported from states such as Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Kerala, Punjab, Rajasthan, Orissa and Madhya Pradesh. Some of measures suggested include: Provide affordable health insurance and revitalize primary healthcare centres. The National Rural Health Mission should be … Read more DMPQ- Farmer suicides have increased in the recent past. Give suggestions to prevent farmer suicides.

DMPQ: Give possible suggestions for credit enhancement for farmers.

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Possible solutions are: Expand the outreach of the formal credit system to reach the really poor and needy. Reduce rate of interest for crop loans to 4 per cent simple, with government support. Moratorium on debt recovery, including loans from non-institutional sources, and waiver of interest on loans in distress hotspots and during calamities, till … Read more DMPQ: Give possible suggestions for credit enhancement for farmers.

DMPQ: PM-KISAN

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PM-KISAN stands for Pradhan Mantri KisanSamman Nidhi. The scheme announced to provide income support to the marginal and small farmers. To provide an assured income support to the small and marginal farmers, the Government is launching the Pradhan Mantri KisanSamman Nidhi (PM-KISAN).Under this programme, vulnerable landholding farmer families, having cultivable land upto 2 hectares, will be … Read more DMPQ: PM-KISAN

DMPQ: What is Universal Health Coverage ? Discuss the problem with Health Sector in India?

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Universal Health coverage means accessibility of health care to one and all without creating financial hardship. According to WHO, out of pocket expenditure in health sector is 63% whereas the recommended level is 10-15%. There are problems associated with health sector: Expenditure on health is just 2.5% of GDP it has to be near about … Read more DMPQ: What is Universal Health Coverage ? Discuss the problem with Health Sector in India?