CGPCS Prelims and Mains Notes, CGPCS Test Series
Tsunami is a Japanese word for “Harbour wave”. They are also known as seismic sea waves. They are very long-wavelength water waves in oceans or seas. They are commonly referred to as tidal waves because of long wavelengths, although the attractions of the Moon and Sun play no role in their formation. They sometimes come … Read more DMPQ: What is Tsunami? What are the causes of Tsunami? (Geography)
CHHATTISGARH · Chhattisgarh History : Nandgaon ð Nandgaon State also known as Raj Nandgaon, was one of the princely states of India during the period of the British Raj. Nandgaon town, in present-day Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh, was the only town of the state and the see of the ruler’s residence. The first ruler Ghasi … Read more 25.12.18 Chhattisgarh (CGPCS) Current Affairs
CHHATTISGARH · C’garh 19th in Sustainable Development Goals Index: Centre ð Chhattisgarh has stood 19th among states in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) India Index of NITI Aayog with a score of 53. ð The NITI Aayog had released the Baseline Report of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) India Index, which comprehensively documents the progress … Read more 23-24.12.18 Chhattisgarh (CGPCS) Current Affairs
CHHATTISGARH · Law to protect journalists in C’garh soon Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Friday announced that the State Government will enact a law on protection of journalists in the State. The Chief Minister had already issued a directive in this regard to prepare a draft Bill. With the passage of the Bill in the State Assembly, … Read more 22.12.18 Chhattisgarh (CGPCS) Current Affairs
CHHATTISGARH Govt notifies short-term farmers’ loan waiver scheme The Chhattisgarh Government has issued notification to the Co-operatives Department regarding waiver of short-term loans of farmers till November 30, 2018. The scheme would be known as ‘Short-term Farmer Loan Waiver Scheme-2018’. The scheme would include marginal farmers, small and big farmers. It will also … Read more 21.12.18 Chhattisgarh (CGPCS) Current Affairs
CHHATTISGARH No plans to set up Spl Agri Processing Zone in C’garh The Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has no proposal to set up a special agricultural processing zone in Chhattisgarh in the near future, the Central Government has informed. The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) does not set up … Read more 20.12.18 Chhattisgarh (CGPCS) Current Affairs
These were laid down by the Supreme Court in a judgment in 1997. This was on a case filed by women’s rights groups, one of which was Vishaka. They had filed a public interest litigation over the alleged gang-rape of Bhanwari Devi, a social worker from Rajasthan. In 1992, she had prevented the marriage of … Read more DMPQ: What are vishakha guidelines? ( Acts)
It was the act of the British Parliament which renewed the charter issued to the British East India Company(EIC) and continued the Company’s rule in India. Company’s trade monopoly was continued for further 20 years. The governor general was given extensive powers over the subordinate presidencies. Salaries for the staff and paid members of … Read more DMPQ: Outline the provisions of Charter Act of 1793. (History)
Law commission is neither a constitutional nor a statutory body. It is truly an ad hoc and advisory body whose work is to do research and make recommendations for law reforms such as amendments and updations of prevalent and inherited laws. None of these recommendations are binding on the government. Composition of the law commission … Read more DMPQ: What is law commission? Outline its importance. (Polity)
According to the recent economic survey, the problems associated with logistics are the main concern for India trade and they are reducing the competitiveness by increasing the cost. Some key challenges are as follows: High cost of logistics-impacting competitiveness in domestic and global market. The structure of modal mix is an inefficient one ( … Read more DMPQ: Challenges in logistics are main concern for Indian trade. Comment. (Economy)