DMPQ

DMPQ- Decline of Mughal empire was due to various reasons. Discuss the involvement of religion in the decline of empire.

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The most important cause of the downfall of the Mughal Empire was the religious policy of Aurangzeb. The Mughal state in the days of Akbar, Jahangir, and Shahjahan was basically a secular state. Its stability was essentially founded on the policy of non interference with the religious beliefs and customs of the people, fostering of … Read more DMPQ- Decline of Mughal empire was due to various reasons. Discuss the involvement of religion in the decline of empire.

DMPQ- Why do virtues like compassion and empathy are considered important virtues for civil servants?

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Empathy is the ability of a person to put himself in other person’s shoes and feel what he might be feeling. On the other hand, Compassion is to feel about a person and work for his betterment. Civil servants are part of the executive branch of government and are supposed to act as a bridge … Read more DMPQ- Why do virtues like compassion and empathy are considered important virtues for civil servants?

DMPQ- What exactly is a black hole?

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According to Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity, black holes are uninhabitable chasms of spacetime that end in a ‘singularity,’ or a mass of infinite density. Black holes, with gravitational fields so powerful that not even light could escape them, were inferred by quantum physics about a century ago. It’s a place so bleak that even the laws of physics … Read more DMPQ- What exactly is a black hole?

DMPQ- What is article 370? What are the implications after its removal?

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Article 370 of the Indian constitution is an article that gives autonomous status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The article is drafted in Part XXI of the Constitution: Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions. While the article was created to give temporary, transitional, special provisions, it has become a Permanent feature. In the years since Independence, this article was … Read more DMPQ- What is article 370? What are the implications after its removal?

DMPQ-What is quantum computing and how they are different from normal computers?

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A quantum computer employs the principles of quantum mechanics to store information in ‘qubits’ instead of the typical ‘bits’ of 1 and 0.  Just as a bit is the basic unit of information in a classical computer, a qubit is the basic unit of information in a quantum computer.  It takes advantage of the strange … Read more DMPQ-What is quantum computing and how they are different from normal computers?

DMPQ-What do you understand by the term Late convergence stall?

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‘Late Converger Stall’ refers to the phenomenon wherein a low-income country that hopes to grow into a middle or high-income country, after witnessing a period of high economic growth, fails to achieve its goal. Instead, it gets trapped in its lower income status due to various reasons. Rapid growth witnessed by such countries turns out … Read more DMPQ-What do you understand by the term Late convergence stall?

DMPQ- Mention some harmful bacteria

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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- List out the Employment Schemes and Programmes by Union Government

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·       Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY)    Launched: 8April2015 Main Objective: Financial support for growth of micro enterprises sector. Pradhan Mantri MUDRA (Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency) Yojana was launched with the purpose to provide funding to the non-corporate small business sector. Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) is open and is available from all Bank branches … Read more DMPQ- List out the Employment Schemes and Programmes by Union Government

DMPQ-Critically analyse the influence of land tenancy on Indian Agriculture.

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Land tenure includes all forms of tenancy and also ownership in any form. Land tenancy and land tenure affect the agricultural operations and cropping patterns in many ways. The farmers and cultivators plan the agricultural activities and farm (fields) management keeping in mind their rights and possession duration on the land. In different communities of … Read more DMPQ-Critically analyse the influence of land tenancy on Indian Agriculture.

DMPQ-What do you understand by the term seeker technology and 5G Technology?

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  Seeker Technology :The seeker technology is a critical technology that determines the accuracy of a missile. So far, the seeker technology had come from Russia.   The technology is a closely guarded secret.  Mastering it is a significant milestone in missile technology and would reduce import dependence.  The seeker was developed by Research Centre Imarat … Read more DMPQ-What do you understand by the term seeker technology and 5G Technology?

DMPQ-Explain the following terms: a) Mono Cropping b) Multiple cropping c) Inter Cropping

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  Mono Cropping: Mono-cropping or monoculture refers to growing of only one crop on a piece of land year after year. It may be due to climatological and socio-economic conditions or due to specialisation of a farmer in growing a particular crop, e.g., under rained conditions, groundnut or cotton or sorghum are grown year after … Read more DMPQ-Explain the following terms: a) Mono Cropping b) Multiple cropping c) Inter Cropping

DMPQ-What is aspirational district Programme? What are its objectives?

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NITI Aayog as guided by the central government has come up with a unique and promising idea of ‘Aspirational Districts Programme’ based on mass movement approach. The uniqueness of the programme lies in its approach and implementation based on creating a competitive environment and empowering State Governments (mains driver) diving respective districts as competitors. (total … Read more DMPQ-What is aspirational district Programme? What are its objectives?

DMPQ-Bengal state became the gateway and founding stone of British empire in India. Comment

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Bengal Nawab’s short-sightedness, negligence, ignorance and lack of contact with other world cost the state dearer.  They did not firmly put down the increasing tendency of the English. After 1707 EIC had started to use military force, or to threaten its use, to get its demands accepted. Nawabs were having the power to deal with … Read more DMPQ-Bengal state became the gateway and founding stone of British empire in India. Comment

DMPQ-What do you understand by the term Parallel economy? What are the harmful effects of Parallel economy?

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Parallel economy, based on the black money or unaccounted money, is a big menace to the Indian economy. It is also a cause of big loss in the tax-revenues for the government. We can define black economy as the money that is generated by activities that are kept secret, in the sense that these are … Read more DMPQ-What do you understand by the term Parallel economy? What are the harmful effects of Parallel economy?

DMPQ-Write a short note on BIOFIN.

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BIOFIN is a global partnership seeking to address the biodiversity finance challenge in a comprehensive manner – building a sound business case for increased investment in the management of ecosystems and biodiversity. The goals of BIOFIN include the following: Develop and pilot a new approach and methodology to fill the financing gap for biodiversity; Support … Read more DMPQ-Write a short note on BIOFIN.

DMPQ-Wellesley’s Subsidiary System is regarded as one of the masterstrokes of British imperialism. Comment

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Lord Wellesley introduced subsidiary system at the end of the 18th century and it proved to be an effective tool and eventually Britishers were able to control India and it lead to the establishment of British empire in India.  The most important feature was the utilisation of native resources to strengthen Britishers establishment. It increased … Read more DMPQ-Wellesley’s Subsidiary System is regarded as one of the masterstrokes of British imperialism. Comment

DMPQ-What do you mean by objectivity and how it is an essential element for effective administration?

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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 take … Read more DMPQ-What do you mean by objectivity and how it is an essential element for effective administration?

DMPQ-How empathy affects the Governance?

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Empathy allows the leaders and administrators become more aware of the changing environment and are willing to adopt and do things differently. Adaptability provides leaders an advantage in cross cultural situations and prevents them from offending employees. It helps administrators to increase their capacity and willingness to understand situations and accept the proposed changes and … Read more DMPQ-How empathy affects the Governance?

DMPQ-Irrigation is always associated with positive economic development but there are negative fallouts too.

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Irrigation is consider boon for agriculture. Artificial injection of water increases the productivity and efficiency of the land. But there are negative fallouts attached with Irrigation. These are as follows: Associated problems of water logging and salinity. Poor irrigation practices lead to water logging and salinity. The productivity has been on decline in some areas … Read more DMPQ-Irrigation is always associated with positive economic development but there are negative fallouts too.

DMPQ-What do you mean by sacred groves? Why these places are protected?

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Sacred groves are the patches of forest or natural vegetation from  a few trees to forest to several acres that are usually dedicated to local folk deities.  The chief elements of protection are religious beliefs and traditional rituals. As sentiments are attached with it local community inherently are inclined toward their protection. Sometimes there is … Read more DMPQ-What do you mean by sacred groves? Why these places are protected?

DMPQ-Lust for Gold is a social feature of society but its repercussion on economy are negative in nature. Comment.

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India imports 40% of the World’s total production of Gold, making India as the top importer of Gold metal. India imports approx 1000 tons of Gold per year. The imports are mainly from China, USA, Australia, South Africa and Russia. In India, approx 4000 tons of gold is lying idle in Temples, and approx 15000 … Read more DMPQ-Lust for Gold is a social feature of society but its repercussion on economy are negative in nature. Comment.

DMPQ- Evaluate the secular features of Indian Constitution.

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The Constitution of India stands for a secular state. Hence, it does not uphold any particular religion as the official religion of the Indian State. The following provisions of the Constitution reveal the secular character of the Indian State: The term ‘secular’ was added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional … Read more DMPQ- Evaluate the secular features of Indian Constitution.

DMPQ-Cape of Good Hope water way

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  Cape of Good Hope, rocky promontory at the southern end of Cape Peninsula, Western Cape province, South Africa. It was first sighted by the Portuguese navigator Bartolomeu Dias in 1488 on his return voyage to Portugal after ascertaining the southern limits of the African continent. One historical account says that Dias named it Cape … Read more DMPQ-Cape of Good Hope water way

DMPQ- Mention the various applications of Polystyrene.

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Polystyrene in Appliances Refrigerators, air conditioners, ovens, microwaves, vacuum cleaners, blenders – these and other appliances often are made with polystyrene (solid and foam) because it is inert (doesn’t react with other materials), cost-effective and long-lasting.     Polystyrene in Automotive Polystyrene (solid and foam) is used to make many car parts, including knobs, instrument … Read more DMPQ- Mention the various applications of Polystyrene.

DMPQ- Evaluate the role of Hindu mahasabha in Indian freedom struggle.

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  Established in 1915, the Mahasabha (known previously as the Sarvadeshak Hindu Sabha) has been struggling to stay politically and socially relevant. Local forerunners to the Mahasabha had been sprouting across the country since the early decades of the 20th century when the All India Muslim League was formed in 1906 and the British announced … Read more DMPQ- Evaluate the role of Hindu mahasabha in Indian freedom struggle.

DMPQ- What are the sailent features of The Competition Act, 2002

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Salient Features Anti Agreements Enterprises, persons or associations of enterprises or persons, including cartels, shall not enter into agreements in respect of production, supply, distribution, storage, acquisition or control of goods or provision of services, which cause or are likely to cause an “appreciable adverse impact” on competition in India. Such agreements would consequently be … Read more DMPQ- What are the sailent features of The Competition Act, 2002

DMPQ- Chandela architecture

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The name Khajuraho is derived from its Sanskrit nomenclature ‘Kharjuravahaka’ which is the confluence of two Sanskrit words ‘Kharjur’ meaning date palm and ‘Vahaka’ meaning bearer. There are about 25 temples spread over an area of approximately 6 square Km. The temples are grouped into three categories depending on their orientation – the Western Group … Read more DMPQ- Chandela architecture

DMPQ- Explain the Importance of textile industry in Indian economy

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The Indian textile industry has a significant presence in the economic life of our country. It is the second largest textile industry in the world after China. The textile industry contributes about 14% to the country’s industrial output and about 17% to export earnings. After agriculture, this industry is the second largest employer in India … Read more DMPQ- Explain the Importance of textile industry in Indian economy

DMPQ- Explain the Development Financial institution (DFI)

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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- Explain the Interrelationship between agriculture and industry

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Industry is not the substitute of agriculture, rather they are complementary to one another. Both these sectors are so attached with each other that it is not possible to increase the growth of one sector sector without the improvement of the other sector. If agriculture is considered as the ‘heart’ of the country, then obviously … Read more DMPQ- Explain the Interrelationship between agriculture and industry

DMPQ- What are Submarine Canyons

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These are steep valleys, forming deep gorges on the ocean floor. They are mainly restricted to the continental shelf, slope and rise.  Broadly, there are three types of submarine canyons: Small gorges which begin at the edge of the continental shelf and extend down the slope to very great depths, e.g., Oceanographer Canyons near New … Read more DMPQ- What are Submarine Canyons

DMPQ- Penumbral Eclipse

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In a penumbral eclipse, the Full Moon enters the Earth’s penumbral shadow. The light from the Earth is partially blocked, and the Moon grows dimmer. In principle, a penumbral eclipse can be a partial penumbral eclipse (with only part of the Moon in the penumbra) or a total penumbral eclipse, where the entire Moon is in the penumbra; however, … Read more DMPQ- Penumbral Eclipse

DMPQ- What is Social Audit?

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“Social auditing is defined as a systematic attempt to identify, analyse, measure (if possible), evaluate, and monitor the effect of an organisation’s operations on society (that is, specific social groups) and on the public well-being.”   Social audit as a term was used as far back as the 1950s. In a nutshell, it refers to … Read more DMPQ- What is Social Audit?

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