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DMPQ:What is Renaissance? What are the causes of Renaissance?
The Renaissance was a fervent period of European cultural, artistic, political and economic“rebirth” following the middle Ages. Generally described as taking place from the 14th centuryto the 17th century, the Renaissance promoted the rediscovery of classical philosophy,literature and art. The Causes of Renaissance are: Rise of Intellectualism. Reintroduction of classical works. The invention of the Printing Press Patronage of Rulers, Popes and Nobles Crusades: The Crusades were expeditions of Christians, to reconquer the lost areas from infidels. The Crusades failed in their religious purpose but brought in great effects in culture andeconomic life of Europe. They encouraged trade and commerce, ... Read more
DMPQ:What is Renaissance? What are the causes of Renaissance?
The Renaissance was a fervent period of European cultural, artistic, political and economic“rebirth” following the middle Ages. Generally described as taking place from the 14th centuryto the 17th century, the Renaissance promoted the rediscovery of classical philosophy,literature and art. The Causes of Renaissance are: Rise of Intellectualism. Reintroduction of classical works. The invention of the Printing Press Patronage of Rulers, Popes and Nobles Crusades: The Crusades were expeditions of Christians, to reconquer the lost areas from infidels. The Crusades failed in their religious purpose but brought in great effects in culture andeconomic life of Europe. They encouraged trade and commerce, ... Read more
24.07.19 Chhattisgarh (CGPCS) Daily Current Affairs
CHHATTISGARH India’s first garbage cafe to come up in Ambikapur In a unique initiative, Ambikapur administration will start giving free meals to ragpickers, and just about anyone who brings in 1kg of plastic garbage. A city of less than 2 lakh, Ambikapur had jumped 15 positions to become the second cleanest city in the country in Swachh rankings, and is looking to take it a notch higher. Under the scheme, the collected garbage will be sold at Solid Liquid Resources Management (SLRM) Centre from where a coupon will be issued. This coupon will allow people to avail breakfast or ... Read more
23.07.19 Chhattisgarh (CGPCS) Daily Current Affairs
CHHATTISGARH Supplementary budget of Rs 4341.52 crore passed Chhattisgarh assembly passed the present government’s first supplementary budget of Rs 4341.52 crore by voice vote. The total budget was of Rs 95,899.45 crore with supplementary budget it has increased to Rs 100,241 crore for the year 2019-20. The CAG in March 2019 had pointed about revenue excess of Rs 677 crore, there was no financial crisis looming over the state. Even after curtailment of central assistance, the state earned an additional revenue Rs 16,346 crore from various sources. As per RBI, Chhattisgarh was spending 17.9 % of its ... Read more
21-22.07.19 Chhattisgarh (CGPCS) Daily Current Affairs
CHHATTISGARH Anusuiya Uikey was appointed as the Governor of Chhattisgarh Anusuiya Uikey, a Senior tribal BJP leader from Madhya Pradesh,was appointed as the Governor of Chhattisgarh on 16 July. Anusuiya Uikey replacesAnandiben Patel. Anandiben Patel is currently the Governor of Madhya Pradesh as well as she holds the charge as the Governor of Chhattisgarh. Anusuiya Uikeyis the first tribal to hold the charge of Governor of Chhatisgarh since the formation of the State. The state was formed in She is the vice-chairperson of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes. Before joining politics, she was a lecturer of economics at a government college in Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. INTERNATIONAL ... Read more
DMPQ:Explain the open market operations of RBI.
Open market operations is the sale and purchase of securities, bills and bonds of government as well as private financial institutions by the Central Bank. This is one of the qualitative too available with the central bank to deal with inflation and money supply in the economy. Functioning: If the central bank sells these instruments, banks and public will buy it and pay moneyto the RBI.If the RBI buys these instruments from instrument holders, it will pay money to thelatter. The public who sold will deposit the money with the banks. So the resource ofbanks increase that helps to increase ... Read more
DMPQ:Ocean Acidification is one of the key effect of global warming. What is Ocean Acidification and How does it affect the marine ecosystem ?
When Carbon dioxide mixes with ocean water it lowers the pH and causes acidification. The level of atmospheric CO2 is increasing after industrial revolution . This increase in CO2 lowers the pH and hence the acidity. When CO2 reacts with H2O it forms weak carbonic acid. It furtherreacts with water to release bicarbonate ions and hydronium ions. This increasesacidity and creates a situation where there would be less of dissolved oxygen.These changes will have an unprecedented impact on marine life. Effect of Ocean acidification: Oceans are an important reservoir for CO2, absorbing a significant quantity of it (one-third) produced ... Read more
DMPQ:Attaining impeccable integrity is a daunting task but there is negative perception in Public regarding survival of impeccable integrity. According to you what are the reasons for such Perceptions?
Integrity is the full convergence of actions and thoughts. When these two components meet impeccable integrity is achieved. It is one of the foundational values which are expected of civil servant. But there is public perception that integrity cannot be achieved. The reasons are as follows: There is a general perception that people with impeccable integrity can’t survive long inpublic services. This false assumption is the result of slow progress that we have achievedtowards tackling corruption. Today, a large section of society thinks that corruption isinevitable and is required for smooth functioning of the administration. One who selflessly performs his/her ... Read more
DMPQ:The advent of British no doubt bring hardship, plunder, famine etc. But the British rule left behind some positive developments too. Do you agree ?
200 years of British rule had some positive developments too and they eventually led to the formation of Modern India. The positive developments are as follows: Economy: A well-developed railway network across India. Immediately after independence, India could setup heavy industries because of this reason. Telegraph and postal system – post offices till today form the backbone of ruralcommunications and other activities. From Cornwallis Code in 1793 to setting up High Courts in governor presidencies, theBritish gave India a strong judicial system. Established a formal police force as separate from administration. Civil Services started by the British are the bedrock ... Read more
DMPQ:Directive Principles of States Policy is not an effective tool and they are just constitutional instrument without much substance. Discuss.
DPSP prima facie appears to be not an effective tool as they are non justiciable, non enforceable unlike Fundamental rights. Further their implementation are at the will of the Politicians and law makers. But outright rejection of DPSP and terming them ineffective will be injustice to the constitution makers. They have their own benefits: Dr Ambedkar termed that no political party can take the courage of overlooking DPSP. DPSP gives an overall objectives of each and every party contesting for power. It acts as the common manifesto. Citizen can test the work on the basis of work done to achieve ... Read more