DMPQ: Banking sector was highly regulated and the sad state of affairs of the bank prior to 1991 was mainly because of government mismanagement. In this context discuss the recommendation of Narsimahan Committee.( Economics)

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A high level committee on financial system was set up on august 14,1991. The objective of the committee was set up to examine all aspect relating to structure, organisation, function and procedures of the financial system.  The recommendations were majorly aimed at ensuring a degree of operational flexibility; internal autonomy for public sector banks; and … Read more DMPQ: Banking sector was highly regulated and the sad state of affairs of the bank prior to 1991 was mainly because of government mismanagement. In this context discuss the recommendation of Narsimahan Committee.( Economics)

DMPQ: what are the highlights of New education policy ( Policies)

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1) An Indian Education Service (IES) should be established as an all India service with officers being on permanent settlement to the state governments but with the cadre controlling authority vesting with the Human Resource Development (HRD) ministry.   2) The outlay on education should be raised to at least 6% of GDP without further … Read more DMPQ: what are the highlights of New education policy ( Policies)

DMPQ: What was the purpose of PDS? Evaluate its functioning. ( schemes evaluation)

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PDS was establish to procure gain and other cereals from farmers and distribute it through a subsidised scheme to those most vulnerable to hunger. It was started in the late 1960s and was subsequently expanded to rural districts.   The scheme in principal can be faulted but in practice the result have been abysmal. According … Read more DMPQ: What was the purpose of PDS? Evaluate its functioning. ( schemes evaluation)

DMPQ: What is Basel accord? What are the different BASEL norms? ( economy)

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The set of the agreement by the BCBS (BASEL COMMITTEE ON BANKING SUPERVISION), which mainly focuses on risks to banks and the financial system are called Basel accord.  The purpose of the accord is to ensure that financial institutions have enough capital on account to meet the obligations and absorb unexpected losses.  India has accepted … Read more DMPQ: What is Basel accord? What are the different BASEL norms? ( economy)

DMPQ: Royal Indian Navy mutiny made an impression on the British, that it would be better to leave the country. Explain

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This was the incident where the military the major pillar of strength for british empire showed dissatisfaction and internal strife among the naval establishment.  On feb,1846 , a section of non commissioned officers and sailors known as ratings, serving in the royal Indian navy, mutinied against the British officers. The major issue was the hardship … Read more DMPQ: Royal Indian Navy mutiny made an impression on the British, that it would be better to leave the country. Explain

DMPQ: Define following term ( Envt.) a) Green Climate fund b) IPCC c) Kiagali agreement d) Global warming potential

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a) Green Climate fund: It is a fund within the framework of the UNFCCC founded as a mechanism to assist developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices to counter climate change. It was established in COP 16, held in Cancun. The GCF  is based in the Incheon, South Korea IPCC:   It is the leading … Read more DMPQ: Define following term ( Envt.) a) Green Climate fund b) IPCC c) Kiagali agreement d) Global warming potential

DMPQ: Explain the following terms: ( Envt.) a) Emission trading b) Clean development mechanism c) Joint implementation d) REDD

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A) Emission trading: Emission trading is a market based approach to control pollution. In this a set of quota is set as limitation on the amount of carbon that can be emitted. If the entity exceeds the quota it has to buy from a seller which has emitted less quantum of carbon than the prescribed … Read more DMPQ: Explain the following terms: ( Envt.) a) Emission trading b) Clean development mechanism c) Joint implementation d) REDD

DMPQ: Define the following terms; a) Tier -1 capital b) Tier -2 capital c) CAR d) Public debt( Economy)

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Tier-1 capital:     Tier 1 capital, used to describe the capital adequacy of a bank, is core capital that includes equity capital and disclosed reserves. Tier 1 capital is essentially the most perfect form of a bank’s capital — the money the bank has stored to keep it functioning through all the risky transactions it … Read more DMPQ: Define the following terms; a) Tier -1 capital b) Tier -2 capital c) CAR d) Public debt( Economy)

DMPQ: Free electric power to the farmers is causing a drain on exchequer and also they are not achieving the desire result. Do you agree with the statement. ( Polity)

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There is about accumulated debt of 1 lakh crore on state electricity boards. The reasons being free power is a political issues and different political parties offer it as dole to influence the voter. This subsidy has done more damage than good. 83% of the Punjab farmers have small or marginal land holdings and they … Read more DMPQ: Free electric power to the farmers is causing a drain on exchequer and also they are not achieving the desire result. Do you agree with the statement. ( Polity)