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DMPQ- Briefly outline the features and need of The Revised National TB Control Programme?

The Revised National TB Control Programme The Revised National TB Control Programme (RNTCP) thus formulated, adopted the internationally recommended Directly Observed Treatment Short-course (DOTS) strategy, as the most systematic and cost-effective approach for TB control in India. Political and administrative commitment, to ensure the provision of organised and comprehensive TB control services was obtained. Adoption … Read more

DMPQ- Outline the objectives of Social Forestry.

Increasing Forest Area and Restoring Ecological Balance Moisture conservation: trees take water from the lower soil strata and bring it to the upper layers through long tap root system and, also, trees check evaporation of water;  Soil conservation: trees help in checking erosion by wind and water; Natural habitat conservation:Trees provide habitat to many birds … Read more

DMPQ- Outline the salient features of National intellectual Policy Rights in India.

The National Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Policy 2016 was adopted on 12.5.2016 as a vision document to guide future development of IPRs in the country. This has led to the following achievements:- Strengthening of Institutional Mechanism Clearing Backlog/ Reducing Pendency Increase in Filings of Patents IP Process Re-engineering Creating IPR Awareness vi.        IPRs in School … Read more

DMPQ-What is shale gas? Explain its composition and outline potential reserves in India?

Shale gas refers to natural gas that is trapped within shale formations. Shales are fine-grained sedimentary rocks that can be rich sources of petroleum and natural gas. Over the past decade, the combination of horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing has allowed access to large volumes of shale gas that were previously uneconomical to produce.  Typical components of oil shale gas are usually methane, … Read more

DMPQ- Outline the recommendations of Nitiaayog on labour reforms.

Labour reforms essentially mean taking steps in increasing production, productivity, and employment opportunities in the economy in such a manner that the interests of the workers are not compromised. “Essen­tially, it means skill development, retraining, redeployment, updating knowledge base of workers-teachers, promotion of leadership qualities, etc. The recommendation of NITI aayog are: Codification of labour … Read more

DMPQ- What is Finance commission? Outline the role of Finance commission?

The Finance Commission is constituted by the President under article 280 of the Constitution, mainly to give its recommendations on distribution of tax revenues between the Union and the States and amongst the States themselves. Two distinctive features of the Commission’s work involve redressing the vertical imbalances between the taxation powers and expenditure responsibilities of … Read more

DMPQ- Outline the major provisions of Person with disabilities act, 2016.

This act is a progressive tool passed by Indian parliament. The  act is in accordance with the modern liberal principles and ethos. Salient features of the act are: Disability has been defined comprehensively and no. of disability have been raised from 7 to 21.Speech and Language Disability and Specific Learning Disability have been added for … Read more

DMPQ- Outline the features of National Mineral Policy, 2019.

It will lead to sustainable mining sector development in future.  It will address the issues of project affected persons especially those residing in tribal areas.  The new changes include the focus on make in India initiative and Gender sensitivity in terms of the vision. It also focuses on use coastal waterways and inland shipping for … Read more

DMPQ- Outline the major issues in functioning of parliament.

Low productivity: Between the 1950s and the 1960s, the LokSabha used to meet for an average of 120 days in a year whereas Productivity of the 15th LokSabha has been the worst in the last fifty years Frequent disruptions: During the 15th LokSabha, frequent disruptions of Parliamentary proceedings have resulted in the LokSabha working for … Read more