DMPQ- Give historical background of Public account committee. Also mention the important functions performed by the committee.

This committee was setup first in 1921 under the provisions of the Government of India Act of 1919 and has since been in existence. At present, it consists of 22 members (15 from the Lok Sabha and 7 from the Rajya Sabha). The members are elected by the Parliament every year from amongst its members … Read more DMPQ- Give historical background of Public account committee. Also mention the important functions performed by the committee.

Religious Movements and religious philosophy in Ancient and Medieval India

Religious Movements and religious philosophy in Ancient and Medieval India is an open ended topic and as mentioned in RAS Mains updated syllabus we have bifurcated the topic to cover the topic in entity for RAS Mains exam. Hindu sects: Hinduism as a federation of various sects – Shaiva, Vaishnava and Shakta Nature and scope … Read more Religious Movements and religious philosophy in Ancient and Medieval India

DMPQ- Explain following terms: a) Disinvestment b) Strategic Disinvestment c) Privitisation d) Offer for sale e) Cross Holding

a) Disinvestment: Disinvestment means sale or liquidation of assets by the government, usually Central and state public sector enterprises, projects, or other fixed assets.The government undertakes disinvestment to reduce the fiscal burden on the exchequer, or to raise money for meeting specific needs, such as to bridge the revenue shortfall from other regular sources. b) … Read more DMPQ- Explain following terms: a) Disinvestment b) Strategic Disinvestment c) Privitisation d) Offer for sale e) Cross Holding

08.10.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN • Rajasthan to introduce ‘sports philosophy’ in higher education institutions  In the first such course being introduced, higher education institutions of Rajasthan will have to include ‘sports philosophy’ as a subsidiary subject for all streams of studies.  According to government sources, sports philosophy is also likely to be introduced in medical education … Read more 08.10.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

DMPQ- Comment on the composition of constituent assembly and critically evaluate the role of constituent assembly.

The Constituent Assembly was constituted in November 1946 under the scheme formulated by the Cabinet Mission Plan. The features of the scheme were: The total strength of the Constituent Assembly was to be 389. Of these, 296 seats were to be allotted to British India and 93 seats to the Princely States. Out of 296 … Read more DMPQ- Comment on the composition of constituent assembly and critically evaluate the role of constituent assembly.

DMPQ- . Throw light on the salient features of draft Environment Impact Assessment (EIA), 2020.

A signatory to the Stockholm Declaration (1972) on Environment, India enacted laws to control water (1974) and air (1981) pollution soon after. But it was only after the Bhopal gas leak disaster in 1984 that the country legislated an umbrella Act for environmental protection in 1986. Exemptions All inland waterways projects and expansion/widening of national … Read more DMPQ- . Throw light on the salient features of draft Environment Impact Assessment (EIA), 2020.