DMPQ: Explain the State Government initiatives for Ease of doing business.

Gujarat: Online consent system for environment clearances Geographic Information System (GIS)-based land identification system Maharashtra: Unified process with single identification for Value Added Tax and Professional Tax registration Time required for getting an electricity connection has been reduced to 21 days from 67 days and procedures involved has been cut down to 3 from existing … Read more DMPQ: Explain the State Government initiatives for Ease of doing business.

DMPQ- What do you mean by objectivity? Explain in the light of foundational value of civil services. (ETHICS)

It refers to basing our advice and decisions on rigorous analysis of evidence. OR The principle of objectivity implies that the decisions and actions should be based on observable phenomena and should not be influenced by emotions, biases or personal prejudices. Objectivity ensures:  Civil servants take decisions on the merit of the case and … Read more DMPQ- What do you mean by objectivity? Explain in the light of foundational value of civil services. (ETHICS)

DMPQ: What were the steps taken by government of India to regulate the Shell companies? (Economy)

  Changes in the Income tax act: one of the condition for resident of India was leading to creation of shell companies i.e. during a financial year, a company shall have management of its affairs wholly in India. This provision was leading to creation of shell companies.   Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and Central … Read more DMPQ: What were the steps taken by government of India to regulate the Shell companies? (Economy)

DMPQ-What were the provisions of August offer? Why August offer was rejected?

Main provisions of August offer are : During the course of the 2nd World War, in order to secure the cooperation of the Indians, the British Government made an announcement on 8 August 1940, which came to be known as the ‘August Offer’, which proposed – Dominion status as the objective for India. Expansion of viceroy’s … Read more DMPQ-What were the provisions of August offer? Why August offer was rejected?

DMPQ- How the concept of Bhodisattva lead to the dichotomy of Buddhism?

The emergence of Bodhisattva is central to Mahayana sect of Buddhism, which emerged during the fourth council of Buddhism held in 1st century A.D at Kashmir during the reign of Kanishka. The worship of images of the Buddha and Bodhisattvas became an important part of this tradition. Bodhisattva was thought of in the schools of … Read more DMPQ- How the concept of Bhodisattva lead to the dichotomy of Buddhism?

DMPQ: What is Trade parity Price? and What is e-way bill? and What is OPEC? Explain the cleansing action of Soap?

What is Trade parity Price?( 2marker/economy/GSI)   Ans:  Trade parity price is the weighted average of import parity price and export parity price. IPP is the actual price importers would pay in case of actual import and EPP is the price oil companies would realise on export.   What is OPEC? ( RAS – 2 … Read more DMPQ: What is Trade parity Price? and What is e-way bill? and What is OPEC? Explain the cleansing action of Soap?

DMPQ- Write a short note on the Centre State Financial Relations.

Indian Constitution has made elaborate provisions, relating to the distribution of the taxes as well as non-tax revenues and the power of borrowing, supplemented by provisions for grants-in-aid by the Union to the States.  Article 268 to 293 deals with the provisions of financial relations between Centre and States. The Constitution divides the taxing powers … Read more DMPQ- Write a short note on the Centre State Financial Relations.

DMPQ- Elaborate upon the role of Lord Wellesley in the expansion of East India company in India and making it paramount Power. (HISTORY)

LW was governor general of India during 1798-1805 and he played a major role in the expansion of East India Company.  His main objective were to expand British rule in India and to extend the trade relationship of the East India Company bringing as many Indian states as possible under British control  Prevent Indian rulers … Read more DMPQ- Elaborate upon the role of Lord Wellesley in the expansion of East India company in India and making it paramount Power. (HISTORY)