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DMPQ- Trace East India company’s response towards 1857 mutiny.

Company brought reinforcements from England, passed new laws so that the rebels could be convicted  with ease, and then moved into the storm centres of the revolt. Not only the police and military  personnel, but ordinary Britons were empowered to punish the Indians suspected of rebellion.  Rebellion had only one punishment – Death. Delhi was recaptured from the rebel forces after 4  months in September 1857. The last Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar was tried in court  and sentenced to life imprisonment. His sons were shot dead before his eyes. He and his wife  Begum Zinat Mahal were sent to ... Read more

DMPQ- How did India resolved Hyderabad’s separatist rebellion against Indian state.

Hyderabad was ruled by Nizam who was autocratic ruler. Indian government even made some concessions when it signed a standstill agreement hoping that Nizam will introduce a representative form of government. But Nizamstarted to expand its military base on encouragement from Pakistan and wanted to take advantage of Indian engagements in Kashmir. Meanwhile, three important developments happened in the state. First, there was rapid growth of a militant Muslim communal organization ‘Ittihad ul Muslimin’ and its paramilitary wing ‘Razakars’. Secondly, in on 7th August 1947, Hyderabad State Congress also launched a powerful Satyagraha demanding democratization. It was ruthlessly suppressed by ... Read more

DMPQ-Write down the difference between Monetary policy and Fiscal Policy.

Monetary policy involves changing the interest rate and influencing the money supply. Fiscal policy involves the government changing tax rates and levels of government spending to influence aggregate demand in the economy. They are both used to pursue policies of higher economic growth or controlling inflation.

DMPQ- Enumerate the National Initiative to combat climate change with brief explanation about each objective

The National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) encompasses a range of measures. It focuses on eight missions, which are as follows[2]: National Solar Mission: The NAPCC aims to promote the development and use of solar energy for power generation and other uses, with the ultimate objective of making solar competitive with fossil-based energy options. It also includes the establishment of a solar research center, increased international collaboration on technology development, strengthening of domestic manufacturing capacity, and increased government funding and international support. National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency: The NAPCC recommends mandating specific energy consumption decreases in large energy-consuming ... Read more

DMPQ- Enumerate the features of the Vedic age.

The Vedic Age started with the Aryan occupation of the Indo-Gangetic Plains. Meaning of the word Arya: Noble. They spoke Sanskrit, an Indo-European language. They led a rural, semi-nomadic life as compared to the Indus Valley people who were urbanised. It is believed that they entered India through the Khyber Pass. Political structure: Monarchical form of government with a king known as Rajan. Patriarchal families. Jana was the largest social unit in Rig Vedic times. Social grouping: kula (family) – grama – visu – jana. Tribal assemblies were called Sabhas and Samitis. Examples of tribal kingdoms: Bharatas, Matsyas, Yadus and ... Read more

DMPQ- Write a short note on the concept of Rule of law?

The term “Rule of Law” is derived from the French phrase ‘La Principe de Legality’ (the principle of legality) which refers to a government based on principles of law and not of men. The DICEY’S THEORY of the Rule of Law consists of three main principles: Absence of discretionary powers and supremacy of Law: viz. no man is above the law. No man is punishable except for a distinct breach of law established in the ordinary legal manner before the ordinary courts. The government cannot punish any one merely by its own fiat. Persons in authority do not enjoy wide, ... Read more

DMPQ- What do you understand by the term quantam computing?

Quantum computing is paving the way for the development of fifth generation of computers.  It scores over existing computing methods by performing more efficient algorithms than   traditional computing. Quantum computing relies on quantum physics by taking advantage of certain quantum physics properties of atoms or nuclei that allow them to work together as quantum bits, or qubits, to be the computer’s processor and memory.  A quantum computer, employs the principles of quantum mechanics to store information in ‘qubits’ instead of the typical ‘bits’ of 1 and 0. By interacting with each other, qubits can perform certain calculations exponentially faster than ... Read more

DMPQ :Recently a term virtuous cycle was used in the economic survey. Explain the term virtuous cycle.

A target of USD 5 trillion economy by 2024-2025 was laid in the economic survey. To achieve this  virtuous cycle term was used. It consists of exports, investments and savings. When these three forces will work in tandem there will be better chances of attaining the required growth rate and hence the target.  Investment, especially private investment, is the “key driver” that drives demand, creates capacity, increases labour productivity, introduces new technology, allows creative destruction, and generates jobs. Exports must form an integral part of the growth model because higher savings preclude domestic consumption as the driver of final demand. ... Read more

17.05.2019 National and International Current Affairs

  INTERNATIONAL India to be the focus country in Jerusalem Film Festival, 2020 India was positioned as an attractive filming destination by highlighting the steps taken to ease the process of obtaining permissions for filming in India through the Film Facilitation Office (FFO) which facilitates Single Window Clearance for film-makers. The Indian Delegation highlighted the opportunity of utilizing the abundant talent pool of skilled professionals and technicians and projected the possibility of India emerging as a major post-production hub.   Spanish Grand Prix Lewis Hamilton wins Spanish Grand Prix: F1 Lewis Hamilton won the Spanish Grand Prix for a third ... Read more

16.05.2019 National and International Current Affairs

16.05.19     INTERNATIONAL Sasakawa Award 2019 United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) today conferred Sasakawa Award 2019 for Disaster Risk Reduction to Dr. Pramod Kumar Mishra, Additional Principal Secretary to Prime Minister of India. P. K. Mishra from India received the 2019 Sasakawa award in recognition of his long-term dedication to improve the resilience of communities most exposed to disasters and his personal commitment to social inclusion as a critical principle to reduce inequality and poverty, enhancing the safety net of the socially and economically marginalized. The theme of the 2019 Sasakawa award was “Building Inclusive and ... Read more