GPSC Prelims and Mains Notes, GPSC Test Series
Communalism in India was largely a result of divide and rule policy of the British and it was later strengthened by the two nation theory of Pakistan and hatred bred by it for all non-Muslims. It later gave birth to a counter force in terms of ideas of a potential Hindu State. Partition triggered off … Read more DMPQ- India was poised by communal tension on the eve of Independence.” Elucidate.
. The noncooperation movement spread from cities to rural areas and included peasants tribal areas as well. In Awadh, peasants were led by ‘Baba Ramchandra’ – a sanyasi who had earlier been to Fiji as an indentured labourer. The movement here was against talukdars and landlords who demanded from peasants exorbitantly high rents and a … Read more DMPQ- “Different regions of India had different interpretation of non-cooperation movement.” Explain.
Revenue Expenditure Broadly the expenditure which does not result in creation of assets for Government of India is treated as revenue expenditure. An expenditure that neither creates assets nor reduces a liability is categorized as revenue expenditure. Revenue expenditure is for the normal running of Government departments and various services, interest payments on debt, subsidies, … Read more DMPQ- Write a short essay on followings: (A) Revenue Expenditure (B) Rolling plan (C) Round Tripping
. Gene therapy is the treatment of disease by replacing, altering, or supplementing a gene that is absent or abnormal and whose absence or abnormality is responsible for the disease. Gene therapy may use the genetic material, DNA, itself as the means of treatment. Most, if not all, diseases have a genetic factor. The genetic … Read more DMPQ- Explain how gene therapy can impact the future of humans.
GOA Cabinet nod makes sewerage link mandatory for every house in Goa The state cabinet approved the policy for providing sewerage connection to all households across the state making it mandatory for all. Existing households will have to pay Rs 5,000 for sewerage connection while for new construction, the amount is fixed at Rs 9,500. Besides, … Read more 07.04.21 Daily GPSC Current Affairs
GOA Cabinet clears Rs 4 crore spent on 60th L-Day launch celebration The state government has spent funds to the tune of around Rs 4 crore to launch the year-long celebrations of the 60th year of Goa’s Liberation from December 19, 2020. The cabinet note said that the state government has decided to constitute a … Read more 06.04.21 Daily GPSC Current Affairs
GOA State signs renewable energy MOU with German company The state government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the German-based Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH for developing a state energy plan and 100% renewable energy roadmap for Goa under the Indo-German program on Access to Energy in Rural Areas. Aimed at creating a strategic unit to develop, maintain … Read more 04-05.04.21 Daily GPSC Current Affairs
GOA State nod for acquisition of narcotic detection kits The state government has granted its approval for the purchase of 11 narcotic detection kits for testing of banned substances on the spot during raids. Currently, chemical drugs are sent out of the state for analysis, with most seized substances sent to the central forensic science laboratory (CFSL), … Read more 03.04.21 Daily GPSC Current Affairs
GOA Government finally finds judge willing to be Lokayukta After a prolonged delay, finally, the state government has appointed retired Bombay high court justice Ambadas Joshi as new Goa Lokayukta. The high court had directed the state to appoint a new anti-corruption ombudsman by December 2020. Advocate Aires Rodrigues had approached the court seeking a direction to … Read more 02.04.21 Daily GPSC Current Affairs
GOA Goa University to offer study of Brazilian Portuguese Goa University (GU) has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the ministry of foreign affairs of Brazil to promote the study of Brazilian Portuguese language and literature at the varsity. As per the MoU signed through the consulate general of Brazil based in Mumbai, a lecturer in Brazilian Portuguese language, with at least a postgraduate … Read more 01.04.21 Daily GPSC Current Affairs