DMPQ: What are vishakha guidelines? ( Acts)

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: Outline the provisions of Charter Act of 1793. (History)

  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: What is law commission? Outline its importance. (Polity)

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. Subscribe on YouTube Composition of … Read more

DMPQ: Sustainable development goals 11 states that make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable. Discuss the step taken by the government to upgrade the urban amenities and give some solutions to address the problem of urban surge. (Envt.)

According to Census 2011, 377.1 million Indian comprising 31.16 per cent of the country population live in urban areas. India’s urban populations is projected to grow to about 600 millions by 2031. Hence this urban surge has to be addressed through careful planning and policies. Indian govt. has launched various policies and scheme to deal … Read more

19.12.18 (MPPSC) Madhya PradeshCurrent Affairs

MADHYA PRADESH   Discom losses up by 900% in 15 years   The state power distribution companies have suffered a major setback in the last 15 years with their losses rising by a whopping 900% to Rs 36000 crore ever since the electricity board was dismantled into three discoms.   The losses of the three … Read more

18.12.18 (MPPSC) Madhya PradeshCurrent Affairs

MADHYA PRADESH   Madhya Pradesh History : Khilchipur State   Khilchipur State was a princely state in India.   The seat was in Khilchipur.   It had an area of 710 square kilometres, & a population of 31,143 in 1901. Its estimated revenue in 1911 was 70000 rupees, & it paid a yearly tribute to … Read more

16-17.12.18 (MPPSC) Madhya PradeshCurrent Affairs

MADHYA PRADESH   Madhya Pradesh History : Narsinghgarh State   Narsinghgarh State is a former princely state of the British Raj in India.   Join Our Telegram Channel It formed an enclave within Rajgarh State & was placed governmentally under the Bhopal Agency subdivision of the Central India Agency.   The state covered an area … Read more

DMPQ: What is the doctrine of check and balances? (Polity)

This doctrine originated under the US constitution, like the theory of separation of power its objective is also to secure the liberty of the people and limit the authority of the government. Its inclusion in the constitution is an acknowledgement of the fact that it is not desirable to have a clear severance of the … Read more

DMPQ: What are critical infrastructure? Explain with examples. ( Economy)

Critical infrastructure is a term used by the governments to describe assets that are essential for the functioning of a society and economy.  The term Critical infrastructure has been widely adopted to distinguish those infrastructure elements that, if significantly damaged or destroyed, would cause serious disruptions of the dependent system or organisation.   Storm, deluge … Read more

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