14.04.21 Daily JPSC Current Affairs

JHARKHAND Health Minister asks nursing homes to increase beds   In the wake of the spike in corona positive cases, Health Minister Banna Gupta convened a meeting to discuss its prevention and treatment. A future action plan was discussed for prevention and treatment of coronavirus. The Minister gave necessary guidelines on various subjects including better arrangement … Read more 14.04.21 Daily JPSC Current Affairs

20.07.21 Daily JPSC Current Affairs

JHARKHAND   Efforts on to transform ECR stations into world class stations For redevelopment of stations under Station Redevelopment Project Indian Railways is carrying out redevelopment work of 123 stations across the country with private sector participation under Public Private Partnership Project. In this series, five railway stations of East Central Railway are to be … Read more 20.07.21 Daily JPSC Current Affairs

18-19.07.21 Daily JPSC Current Affairs

JHARKHAND APEDA holds Buyer-Seller meet at State’s vegetable hub In an attempt to encourage farmers for their active participation in agriculture export business for the betterment of farmers belonging to Scheduled Cast (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (Scheduled Tribes), Agriculture and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), on Friday organised one day workshop cum training … Read more 18-19.07.21 Daily JPSC Current Affairs

17.07.21 Daily JPSC Current Affairs

JHARKHAND   Ramesh Bias takes oath as 10th governor; lays stress on developing Jharkhand Ramesh Bias took oath as the 10th governor of Jharkhand in Raj Bhavan. He was administered the oath of office by Jharkhand high court’s chief justice Ravi Ranjan. The ceremony was held at Raj Bhavan’s Birsa Mandap. As many as 150 guests attended the event including around 50 … Read more 17.07.21 Daily JPSC Current Affairs

14.07.21 Daily JPSC Current Affairs

JHARKHAND CM fiat to assess industry development prospects in State Chief Minister Hemant Soren said there is ample scope for development of industries in Jharkhand. The Government is constantly making efforts to provide facilities and giving concessions to investors to promote industrial investment and prepare a conducive environment for industries, he said, while giving several … Read more 14.07.21 Daily JPSC Current Affairs

13.07.21 Daily JPSC Current Affairs

JHARKHAND All farmers of State to get KCC, Soil Health Card Agriculture Minister Badal said the Government is working fast towards making the farmers of the state prosperous and record agricultural production. The Agriculture Department had made preparations in advance for timely supply of seeds and timely supply of urea to the farmers, it is … Read more 13.07.21 Daily JPSC Current Affairs

10.07.21 Daily JPSC Current Affairs

JHARKHAND Jharcraft helps bring traditional handicrafts to national platform   The handicrafts made by the artisans of Jharkhand have received national recognition because of such association. The products of Jharcraft have been highly appreciated for their beauty and artistry. Through Jharcraft, the State Government is engaged in promoting the State’s regional and traditional handicrafts like … Read more 10.07.21 Daily JPSC Current Affairs

09.07.21 Daily JPSC Current Affairs

JHARKHAND Niti Ayog must help enhancing village economy: CM   Speaking at a State-level Workshop on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) India Index and Multidimensional Poverty Index by Niti Ayog Chief Minister Hemant Soren today said that NIti Ayog should help in strengthening the rural economy of the State making development plans as per the need … Read more 09.07.21 Daily JPSC Current Affairs

08.07.21 Daily JPSC Current Affairs

JHARKHAND NML: MoU on technology transfer of e-waste recycling   National Metallurgical Laboratory ( NML) has penned a MoU to transfer technology of e-waste recycling to M/s Metaore Recycler Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata. NML has transferred a number of technologies to national and international industries and research organisations. M/s Metaore Recycling Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata will process … Read more 08.07.21 Daily JPSC Current Affairs

07.07.21 Daily JPSC Current Affairs

JHARKHAND Jharkhand ASI sends proposal to develop Itkhori megalith site   A team of archaeologists from the state unit of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) recently discovered an ancient megalith site in Hurnali village, located in the temple town of Itkhori in the district, has sent a proposal to its Delhi office for its conservation. Megaliths are large prehistoric … Read more 07.07.21 Daily JPSC Current Affairs

06.07.21 Daily JPSC Current Affairs

JHARKHAND 71% health workers in Jharkhand fully vaccinated in last 6 months     As nationwide vaccination drive against Covid-19 is set to complete six months, the state government looks back on the many highs and lows, including overcoming vaccine hesitancy to facing supply gaps in doses, during the first ever adult immunization drive.   As per health department … Read more 06.07.21 Daily JPSC Current Affairs

02.07.21 Daily JPSC Current Affairs

JHARKHAND Jharkhand government mulls policy to boost industry sector, entrepreneurs seek reforms   The state government is banking on formulation of new policies and setting up new infrastructure for boosting Jharkhand’s manufacturing and industrial sector in the coming weeks. While the final draft of the new Jharkhand Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy (JIPP) is due to be tabled … Read more 02.07.21 Daily JPSC Current Affairs

01.07.21 Daily JPSC Current Affairs

JHARKHAND ICDS Survey in Jharkhand   According to a recent survey, more than 55 percent of children in Jharkhand did not receive Supplementary Nutrition under the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) even once during the first six months of 2021. Highlights: ? According to the National Family Health Survey-4 data, every second child in the … Read more 01.07.21 Daily JPSC Current Affairs

23.04.21 Daily JPSC Current Affairs

JHARKHAND Ranchi accounts for half of State’s Covid deaths during 2nd wave Ranchi district has reported exactly half of the 82 Covid deaths that occurred in Jharkhand since March 10, indicating that the state capital was accounting for more casualties during the second wave of Covid-19 in comparison with East Singhbhum, which reported the highest … Read more 23.04.21 Daily JPSC Current Affairs

20.04.21 Daily JPSC Current Affairs

JHARKHAND Jharkhand CM seeks help from military docs, infra to battle Covid surge Chief minister Hemant Soren wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting him to assign doctors and paramedics, who are working in the military and central paramilitary forces deployed in Jharkhand, for Covid management in the state.   A large number of central paramilitary forces like … Read more 20.04.21 Daily JPSC Current Affairs

19.04.21 Daily JPSC Current Affairs

JHARKHAND IIAB holds International Symposium on Plant Biotechnology CAR-Indian Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology (IIAB), Garhkhatanga, Ranchi successfully organized International Symposium on Advances in Plant Biotechnology and Genome Editing (APBGE-2021), held virtually. More than 450 delegates from 11 different countries participated in the three-day Symposium (Apr 8-10). Nine scientific sessions were organized during these days with … Read more 19.04.21 Daily JPSC Current Affairs

16.04.21 Daily JPSC Current Affairs

JHARKHAND Jharkhand CM seeks help from military docs, infra to battle Covid surge Chief minister Hemant Soren wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting him to assign doctors and paramedics, who are working in the military and central paramilitary forces deployed in Jharkhand, for Covid management in the state. A large number of central paramilitary forces like CRPF … Read more 16.04.21 Daily JPSC Current Affairs

14.04.21 Daily JPSC Current Affairs

JHARKHAND Health Minister asks nursing homes to increase beds   In the wake of the spike in corona positive cases, Health Minister Banna Gupta convened a meeting to discuss its prevention and treatment. A future action plan was discussed for prevention and treatment of coronavirus. The Minister gave necessary guidelines on various subjects including better arrangement … Read more 14.04.21 Daily JPSC Current Affairs

13.04.21 Daily JPSC Current Affairs

JHARKHAND MRI — The Amazing Imaging modality which transformed Medical Science, and, Nobel Prize Few discoveries have truly transformed the modern medical science as much as imaging modalities , beginning from the discovery of “X – rays “in 1895  by Conrad Röntgen  ,  followed by computer processed combination of ‘ X – rays , the … Read more 13.04.21 Daily JPSC Current Affairs

DMPQ-. Give a brief description of Paul Appleby’s criticism of CAG’s Auditing responsibility.

Paul H Appleby, in his two reports on Indian Administration, was very critical of the role of CAG and attacked the significance of his work5. He also suggested that the CAG should be relieved of the responsibility of audit. In other words, he recommended the abolition of the office of CAG. His points of criticism … Read more DMPQ-. Give a brief description of Paul Appleby’s criticism of CAG’s Auditing responsibility.

DMPQ-Monolithic pillars are epitome of Mauryan architecture.” Elucidate.

. Monolithic pillars and capitols made during this period are prime example of Mauryan art. The  important places where the pillars have been found are Basarah-Bakhira, Lauriya-Nandangarh,  Rampurva, Sankisa and Sarnath. These pillars were carved in two types of stone viz. the spotted  red and white sandstone from the region of Mathura and buff-coloured fine … Read more DMPQ-Monolithic pillars are epitome of Mauryan architecture.” Elucidate.

DMPQ-Write an essay on Simon Bolivar’s role in latin America’s freedom.

When Napoleon named Joseph Bonaparte King of Spain and its colonies, which included Venezuela, Bolívar joined the resistance movement. The resistance group based in Caracas gained independence in 1810, and Bolívar traveled to Britain on a diplomatic mission. The fight for control of Caracas, Venezuela and most of South American continued on back home. Finally, … Read more DMPQ-Write an essay on Simon Bolivar’s role in latin America’s freedom.

DMPQ-Briefly describe the major components of social forestry. Also mention the significance of it.

Social forestry means the management and protection of forests and afforestation on barren  lands with the purpose of helping in the environmental, social and rural development. The  National Commission on Agriculture (1976) has classified social forestry into three categories. The main thrust of social forestry is to reduce pressure on the  traditional forest areas by … Read more DMPQ-Briefly describe the major components of social forestry. Also mention the significance of it.

DMPQ-Discuss the role of e-governance in India’s rural development.

Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) play a key role in development & Economic growth of Rural India. Political, Cultural, Socio-economic Developmental & Behavioral decisions today rests on the ability to access, gather, analyze and utilize Information and Knowledge. ICT is the conduits that transmit information and knowledge to individual to widen their choices for Economic … Read more DMPQ-Discuss the role of e-governance in India’s rural development.

DMPQ-Discuss the CAG’s relationship with public corporations.

The role of CAG in the auditing of public corporations is limited. Broadly speaking, his relationship with the public corporations falls into the following three categories: Some corporations are audited totally and directly by the CAG, for example, Damodar Valley Corporation, Oil and Natural Gas Commission, Air India, Indian Airlines Corporation, and others. Some other … Read more DMPQ-Discuss the CAG’s relationship with public corporations.

DMPQ-. Discuss the salient features of India’s national water policy.

. The salient features of the Draft National Water Policy (2012) are presented  below: Emphasis on the need for a national water framework law, comprehensive legislation for optimum development of inter-State rivers and river valleys, amendment of Irrigation Acts,  Indian Easements Act, 1882, etc. Water, after meeting the pre-emptive needs for safe drinking water and … Read more DMPQ-. Discuss the salient features of India’s national water policy.

DMPQ-Write an essay on the rise of modern Japan.

Japan was the only country to remain outside colonial clutches. Japanese military generals called  ‘shoguns’ ruled Japan for more than 200 years and emperor was mere figurehead. Japanese  society was almost feudal and it was largely disconnected from the wider world. Japan awakened to the modern development in middle  of 19th century only when its … Read more DMPQ-Write an essay on the rise of modern Japan.

DMPQ-How does ENSO (El-Nino southern oscillation) phenomenon effects Monsoon in India ?

. The El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is an irregular cycle of change in wind and sea surface temperatures over the tropical eastern Pacific Ocean, affecting the climate of much of the tropics and subtropics. The warming phase of the sea temperature is known as El Nino and the cooling phase as La Nina. This sea … Read more DMPQ-How does ENSO (El-Nino southern oscillation) phenomenon effects Monsoon in India ?

DMPQ-Briefly describe photonics. Also mention the need of photonics.

. Photonics is the science of light. It is the technology of generating, controlling, and detecting light waves and photons, which are particles of light. The characteristics of the waves and photons can be used to explore the universe, cure diseases, and even to solve crimes. Scientists have been studying light for hundreds of years. … Read more DMPQ-Briefly describe photonics. Also mention the need of photonics.

DMPQ-Describe the role and objectives of Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities.

. In pursuance of the provision of Article 350-B of the Constitution, the office of the Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities was created in 1957. He is designated as the Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities. The Commissioner takes up all the matters pertaining to the grievances arising out of the non- implementation of the Constitutional and … Read more DMPQ-Describe the role and objectives of Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities.

DMPQ-Throw light on the potential consequences we are witnessing because of global warming.

Global warming due to GHGs and Ozone depletion may have following adverse consequences: Faster snow melting and glacier depletion Melting of glaciers will put close to half of  world’s population under threat from flooding in short term and draughts, water and  power shortages in long run. Siachin Glacier has retreated by around 1 km in … Read more DMPQ-Throw light on the potential consequences we are witnessing because of global warming.

DMPQ-Trace the rise of United states of America as global power in 19th century.

USA became a power to reckon with within three decades of end of civil war and heavy Industrialization of USA took place. USA produced 1/3rd of total steel of world by 1900. For a  long time, its growth was un-noticed as most of its production was consumed at home itself. It  was only by 1890s … Read more DMPQ-Trace the rise of United states of America as global power in 19th century.

DMPQ-What is Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ). How does it effects India’s climate.

The Inter Tropical  Convergence Zone (ITCZ) or Thermal Equator is a broad trough of low pressure in  equatorial latitudes (it always remains on the north of the equator due to effect of  landmass). This is where the northeast and the southeast trade winds converge and this  is a low pressure zone. This convergence zone lies … Read more DMPQ-What is Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ). How does it effects India’s climate.

DMPQ-. Give a brief description about Bio-piracy with examples.

As genetic research becomes more sophisticated, so does our ability to use plants and animals to develop new drugs or modify crops to meet food security needs. Often, in the search for new bio resources, researchers draw on local people’s traditional knowledge about the properties of a particular plant, animal or chemical compound. When researchers … Read more DMPQ-. Give a brief description about Bio-piracy with examples.

DMPQ-. Discuss the constitutional evolution of national commission for ST’s. Also mention the functions of the commission.

. The National Commission for SCs and STs came into being consequent upon passing of the 65th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1990. The Commission was established under Article 338 of the Constitution with the objective of monitoring all the safeguards provided for the SCs and STs under the Constitution or other law. Geographically and culturally, … Read more DMPQ-. Discuss the constitutional evolution of national commission for ST’s. Also mention the functions of the commission.

DMPQ-Discuss India’s climate change policy and also mention the changes brought in it overtime.

. India’s policy on climate change can be broadly divided into two phases – one in which it strictly adhered to ‘Historical Responsibility’  slogan and the other when it diluted it as it became a bigger economy and bigger polluter. India has  become third largest emitter of GHG in absolute terms only behind China, which … Read more DMPQ-Discuss India’s climate change policy and also mention the changes brought in it overtime.

DMPQ-Trace the events that led to the unification of Italy.

Carbonari, a secret society was formed by people to liberate Italy from clutches of foreigners.  Rulers of Naples and Piedmont also encouraged liberal tendencies. But these efforts were curbed  by Metternich. French revolutions of 1830 and 1848 sparked feelings of liberation, but the smaller states  couldn’t coordinate and Austria again suppressed movements and movement was … Read more DMPQ-Trace the events that led to the unification of Italy.

DMPQ-What is hydroponics? Mention the important factors necessary for successful practice of hydroponics.

Hydroponics, or growing plants in a nutrient solution root medium, is a growing area of commercial food production and also is used for home food production by hobbyists. Learn about the state-of-the-art techniques for producing food in a controlled, soilless setting. Major factors to ensure the successful hydroponics practice are as follows: Ensuring water quality … Read more DMPQ-What is hydroponics? Mention the important factors necessary for successful practice of hydroponics.

DMPQ-Discuss the constitutional evolution of national commission for SC’s.

. Originally, Article 338 of the Constitution provided for the appointment of a Special Officer for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) to investigate all matters relating to the constitutional safeguards for the SCs and STs and to report to the President on their working3. He was designated as the Commissioner for SCs and … Read more DMPQ-Discuss the constitutional evolution of national commission for SC’s.

DMPQ-Briefly discuss the significance of Nagoya protocol, 2010 in the conservation of biodiversity.

.  The Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and  Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits has been negotiated under the aegis of CBD to  fulfill one of the objectives of CBD i.e. to promote equitable sharing of benefits arising  out of use of genetic resources. It was signed by CoP in Nagoya, Japan. Once … Read more DMPQ-Briefly discuss the significance of Nagoya protocol, 2010 in the conservation of biodiversity.