CGPCS Prelims and Mains Notes, CGPCS Test Series
The Commission shall perform all or any of the following functions, namely:- inquire, suo motu or on a petition presented to it by a victim or any person on his behalf [or on a direction or order of any court], into complaint of violation of human rights or abetment thereof; or negligence in the prevention … Read more DMPQ: What are the functions of the National Human Right Commission?
There are 3 methods to calculate the National income.These methods are given by Simon Kuznets. PM (Product Method) or Product service method. IM (Income Method) CM (Consumption Method) or expenditure method. In India the combination of Product method and Income methods is used for calculating the National Income. PRODUCT METHOD: NI = GDP – income earned in … Read more DMPQ: Explain in detail the methods to calculate National Income.
Jainism grew in India many thousands of years ago. As with Hinduism, some Jains believe that the origins are millions of years ago, although obviously it is impossible to verify the exact origins. The more realistic assessment is that the religion dates back to the second or third millennium BCE, and there are archaeological remnants … Read more DMPQ: Trace the evolution and growth of Jainism in India.
Tides The ocean’s surface rises and falls predictably attributable to changes in gravitative forces originating from the Moon and also the Sun. These changes in ocean surface level are called tides and are proof of the influence celestial bodies wear our planet. As a result of the Sun is farther away than the Moon, the … Read more DMPQ: Explain Tide. What are different types of tides?
Conventional breeding, especially of crops, livestock and fish, focuses principally on increased productivity, increased resistance to diseases and pests, and enhanced quality with respect to nutrition and food processing. Advances in cellular genetics and cell biology methods in the 1960s contributed to the so-called ‘green revolution’ that significantly increased varieties of staple food crops containing … Read more DMPQ: Explain the Crop breeding and the introduction of GM crops for food production.
The Articles under Part III of the constitution of India relating to the Fundamental rights which try to uplift the status of women and provide equal 130 opportunities for women irrespective of sex are stated below : Article 14 of the Constitution All persons including women are equal in the eyes of the law and … Read more DMPQ: What are the constitutional provisions for the protection of women in India.
Pros Economic planning is assumed to modify the restraining influence of limited resources by recognizing the existence of particular constraints and by choosing and coordinating investment projects so as to channel these scarce factors into their most productive outlets. Planning is necessary to take care of the poor and the downtrodden who have little asset … Read more DMPQ: Evaluate the pro and cons of decentralized economic planning.
world heritage sites in India Mahabodhi Temple The Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an ancient, but much rebuilt and restored, Buddhist temple in Bodh Gaya, marking the location where the Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment. Bodh Gaya (in Gaya district) is about 96 km (60 mi) from Patna, Bihar state, … Read more DMPQ: Write a short note on the world heritage sites in India.
Dams and flood control The efficiency of dams to withhold floods has always been put to question. Critics have also termed dams as harbinger of floods claiming that the essential scientific assessment for consistent release of water to avoid build up is rarely done. Absence of a standard operating procedure for releasing water from the … Read more DMPQ: Highlight the importance of Dams as a vehicle for flood control
CHHATTISGARH Rs 17 cr Scheduled Caste Dev Sub Plan approved In 21 districts of the State, the Scheduled Caste Sub Plan now has 1,052 villages incorporated. Under the Pradhan Mantri Aadarsh Gram Yojana, 175 villages had been included from Scheduled Caste community dominated five districts in which Baloda-Bazar Bhatapara district has 40 villages, Janjgir-Champa … Read more 02.01.19 Chhattisgarh (CGPCS) Current Affairs