DMPQ: What are the administrative issues attached with Scientific research in India? (Science )

Issues attached with scientific research in India are as follows: The system is also largely run by scientists-turned-bureaucrats and “nepotism, patronage culture” are prevalent. Notably, Indian scientists perceive success as ‘becoming an administrative head in research institutions’, rather than advancing research. Also, the prevalent incompetence across the spectrum has taken a toll on ‘peer reviewing’ … Read more DMPQ: What are the administrative issues attached with Scientific research in India? (Science )

DMPQ: What is continental shelf? Mention the significance of Continent shelf( Geography)

The continental shelf is the extended margin of each continent occupied byrelatively shallow seas and gulfs. It is the shallowest part of the ocean showing anaverage gradient of 1° or even less.The width of the continental shelves vary from one ocean to another. The average widthof continental shelves is about 80 km. Significance of Continental … Read more DMPQ: What is continental shelf? Mention the significance of Continent shelf( Geography)

DMPQ: What are the uses of Public credit registry?(Economics)

It is an information repositorythat collates all loan information of individuals andcorporate borrowers. A credit repository helps banks distinguish between a bad and a good borrower andaccordingly offer attractive interest rates to good borrowers and higher interest rates to badborrowers. The move is based on the recommendations of a committee, headed by Y.M.Deosthalee.PCR will address … Read more DMPQ: What are the uses of Public credit registry?(Economics)

DMPQ: SevaBhoja yojana ( Scheme)

It is a Central Sector Scheme under which the CGST and Central Government‘s share of IGST paid by Charitable Religious Institutions on purchase of specific raw food items shall be reimbursed to them.  The charitable religious institutions include Temples, Gurudwara, Dharmik Ashram, Mosques, Dargah, Church, Matth, Monastries etc. The objective of the scheme is to … Read more DMPQ: SevaBhoja yojana ( Scheme)

Quick Revision- CATALYST

QUICK REVISION   TOPIC: CATALYST Definition:       Increases or decreases the rate of reaction without actually taking part in the reaction.   Types:      On the basis of phase of reactants: Same phase : Homogenous catalyst; eg: In Hydrogenation use of Raney nickel catalyst   Different phase : Heterogenous catalyst; Eg in Ozone depletion Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) like … Read more Quick Revision- CATALYST

DMPQ- HRIDAY Scheme.

National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY) is focused on holistic development of heritage cities.  The main objective of HRIDAY is to preserve character of the soul of heritage city and facilitate inclusive heritage linked urban development in partnership with State Government. The duration of HRIDAY schemes would be Four Years starting from December … Read more DMPQ- HRIDAY Scheme.

DMPQ- What is P Note? What is the concern associated with P Note?

P-Notes or Participatory Notes are Overseas Derivative Instruments that have Indian stocks as their underlyingassets.  These instruments are issued by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) registered with SEBI. It allows foreign investors to buy stocks listed on Indian exchanges without being registered with SEBI.  It gained popularity as foreign institutional investors (FIIs) started betting on stocks … Read more DMPQ- What is P Note? What is the concern associated with P Note?

DMPQ- What is cooperative federalism? Mention the executive mechanism through which cooperative federalism can be strengthened.

Cooperative federalism implies that the Centre and states share a horizontal relationship, where they “cooperate” in the larger public interest. It’s visualized as an important tool to enable states’ participation in the formulation and implementation of national policies. Executive Mechanisms for Co-Operative Federalism: Inter-State Council (ISC): Article 263 of the Constitution, provides the provision for … Read more DMPQ- What is cooperative federalism? Mention the executive mechanism through which cooperative federalism can be strengthened.

Quick Revision-Allotropes of carbon

  QUICK REVISION SERIES   ALLOTROPES OF CARBON: Concept of Allotropes:       An element, in different forms, having different physical properties but similar chemical properties is known as allotropes of that element. Carbon has three well known allotropes which are graphite, diamond and buck minster fullerene. These are formed by carbon atoms. Allotrope Type Properties Graphite Each … Read more Quick Revision-Allotropes of carbon

Quick Revision- Type of Missile II

TYPES OF MISSILE AND ASSOCIATED CONCEPTS: Brahmos Supersonic cruise missile, BrahMos, is being developed with Russia as a private joint-venture. BrahMos is a multi-platform cruise missile enabling it to strike from various types of land, sea and air-based platforms. It is among the fastest supersonic cruise missiles in the world with speeds ranging between Mach … Read more Quick Revision- Type of Missile II