JPSC MAINS 2024-backlog Paper-5

Points to Remember: Jharkhand’s energy needs and current reliance on fossil fuels. Potential of renewable energy sources in Jharkhand (solar, wind, biomass, small hydro). Government incentives and policies for renewable energy in Jharkhand. Challenges and barriers to renewable energy adoption in Jharkhand (infrastructure, financing, policy implementation). Sustainability implications of renewable energy development in Jharkhand. Introduction: … Read more Discuss the role of Renewable Energy in the sustainable development of Jharkhand and critically examine the incentives provided to the Renewable Energy sector in the State of Jharkhand.

Keywords: Post-Covid-19, Industrial Development Strategy, Jharkhand, Jharkhand Industrial Investment Promotion Policy (JIIPP) 2021. Required Approach: Primarily analytical, with elements of factual reporting. Points to Remember: Jharkhand’s pre-existing industrial challenges. JIIPP 2021’s provisions and their relevance to post-pandemic recovery. Sector-specific focus areas within the strategy. Challenges in implementation and potential solutions. Sustainability and inclusive growth considerations. … Read more Discuss the post-Covid-19 pandemic Industrial Development Strategy in the State of Jharkhand in the light of the Jharkhand Industrial Investment Promotion Policy, 2021.

Points to Remember: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a collection of 17 interlinked global goals designed to be a “blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all”. Each SDG has specific targets aimed at achieving its broader goal. Lifestyle Material Footprint, Food Wastage, Public Waste, and Sustainable Tourism relate to consumption patterns … Read more Which of the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) targets include Lifestyle Material Footprint, Food Wastage, Public Waste, and Sustainable Tourism? (A) SDG 16 (B) SDG 12 (C) SDG 8 (D) SDG 4

Points to Remember: Double counting inflates national income figures. The production method sums the value added at each stage of production. Value added avoids double counting by only considering the increase in value at each stage. Intermediate goods are excluded; only final goods and services are included. Accurate data collection and classification are crucial to … Read more What do you understand by the problem of â??Double Countingâ?? in National Income Accounting? Discuss measures to remove the problem of double counting while using the production method in estimating National Income.

Points to Remember: Low farm incomes Climate change vulnerability Market access and price volatility Debt and farmer suicides Lack of technology adoption Inadequate infrastructure Land fragmentation Water scarcity Introduction: Indian agriculture, despite employing a significant portion of the workforce (around 50%), contributes a relatively smaller share to the national GDP (around 18%). This disparity highlights … Read more Discuss the important issues confronting Indian Agriculture. Explain the measures taken by the Government of India to address the issues during the last decade.

Points to Remember: CPI vs. WPI: Understanding their composition and usage. Weighting of food in CPI and WPI. Inclusion of services in CPI and WPI. RBI’s inflation targeting framework and its choice of index. Introduction: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) are two crucial measures of inflation in an economy. … Read more Consider the following statements:(I) The weightage of food in Consumer Price Index (CPI) is higher than that in Wholesale Price Index (WPI).(II) The WPI does not capture changes in the prices of services, which CPI does.(III) RBI has now adopted WPI as its key measure of inflation.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (A) (I) only (B) (II) and (III) only (C) (I) and (II) only (D) (I), (II), and (III)

Keywords: Chota Nagpur Plateau, Jharkhand, physiographic region, dense forests, rich mineral deposits, extensive river systems, high mountain peaks. Required Approach: Factual and Analytical Points to Remember: The Chota Nagpur Plateau’s geographical features. Its economic significance due to resources. Environmental concerns related to resource extraction. The impact on the local population. Introduction: The Chota Nagpur Plateau, … Read more The Chota Nagpur Plateau, a prominent physiographic region in Jharkhand, is known for its (A) Dense forests (B) Rich mineral deposits (C) Extensive river systems (D) High mountain peaks

Points to Remember: The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, is a crucial piece of Indian legislation aimed at environmental protection. The Act empowers the central government to establish various bodies for environmental regulation and management. Understanding the functions and mandates of different environmental bodies in India is key to answering the question. Introduction: The Environment (Protection) … Read more Which one of the following has been constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986? (A) Central Water Commission (B) Central Ground Water Board (C) Central Ground Water Authority (D) National Water Development Agency

Points to Remember: FPI investments in India during 2022-23. Impact of global factors on FPI flows. Role of Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) in Indian equity markets. Understanding custodial holdings vs. net inflows/outflows. Introduction: Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) play a significant role in Indian equity markets. Their investment decisions are influenced by global macroeconomic factors, interest … Read more Consider the following statements about the performance of Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) during 2022-23:(I) The custodial holdings of FPIs, reflecting the total market value of the holdings, witnessed an increase despite the outflows driven by global factors.(II) Indian equity markets have been relatively less susceptible to large-scale corrections due to investments by Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs).Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (A) (I) only (B) (II) only (C) Both (I) and (II) (D) Neither (I) nor (II)

Points to Remember: Skill India Mission’s core objectives. National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) International’s role. Accuracy of the provided statements. Introduction: The Skill India Mission, launched by the Government of India, is a flagship initiative aimed at addressing the country’s skill gap and enhancing its workforce’s employability. Its primary goal is to create a skilled … Read more Regarding the Skill India Mission, consider the following statements:(I) The main focus of Skill India Mission is skilling, re-skilling, and up-skilling.(II) The National Skill Development Corporation International aims to make India a skill capital of the world.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (A) (I) and (II) only (B) (I) only (C) (II) only (D) (I), (II), and (III)

Points to Remember: Increased revenue buoyancy in India is a multifaceted issue. Several factors contribute to this, not just one single reason. The question requires identifying the main reason among the options provided. The approach should be analytical, evaluating the relative contribution of each option. Introduction: India has witnessed a significant increase in revenue buoyancy … Read more What is the main reason behind the increased revenue buoyancy in India? (A) The decision to share data between the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) and the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on an automatic and regular basis (B) The reduction in tax evasion through multiple consistency checks in the digital system (C) The increase in direct tax collections due to better income reporting (D) The introduction of faceless assessment and appeal systems

Article 17 abolishes untouchability.

Article 18 prohibits titles of nobility.

While the Right to Equality promotes social justice, debates arise regarding affirmative action (reservations) and its balance with meritocracy. Judicial interpretations have upheld reasonable classification but struck down arbitrary discrimination.

Points to Remember: President’s Rule in India Jharkhand’s history and political landscape Instances of President’s Rule in Jharkhand Introduction: President’s Rule, also known as Article 356 of the Indian Constitution, allows the central government to impose direct rule in a state under specific circumstances. These circumstances typically involve a breakdown of constitutional machinery, instability, or … Read more How many times has the Presidentâ??s Rule been imposed in Jharkhand? (A) Twice (B) Thrice (C) Four times (D) Five times

Article 14 guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of laws.

Article 15 prohibits discrimination based on religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.

Article 16 ensures equal opportunities in public employment.