Nepotism

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 Nepotism Nepotism describes a variety of practices related to favoritism; it can mean simply hiring one’s own family members, or it can mean hiring and advancing unqualified or under-qualified family members based simply on the familial relationship. The word nepotism stems from the Latin word for “nephew,” especially the nephews of the prelates … Read more Nepotism

DMPQ-Explain the following term: a) Merchant Banks b) Venture capital fund c) Viability gap fund d) Value capture financing

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Merchant Banks:      A bank dealing in commercial loans and investment. They manage and underwrite new issues, provide consultancy and corporate advisory services for corporate clients on raising finds and other financial aspects. b) Venture Capital Fund: Usually the financial institutions are hesitant to finance new products because the profitability of new products is uncertain and … Read more DMPQ-Explain the following term: a) Merchant Banks b) Venture capital fund c) Viability gap fund d) Value capture financing

08.11.19 Uttar Pradesh (UPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

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UTTAR PRADESH   Etawah safari park sends proposal for Uttar Pradesh’s first leopard rescue centre Etawah lion safari authorities have sent a proposal to the Uttar Pradesh government seeking Rs 4.9 crore to build a leopard rescue centre, a first in the state. The Central Zoo Authority (CZA) had approved the design of the centre in September this year. … Read more 08.11.19 Uttar Pradesh (UPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

DMPQ- “Government of India Act of 1935 became the precedent of Constitution of India.” Critically evaluate.

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The Government of Indian Act was passed by the British parliament in 1935 and came into effect in 1937. It was based on a report by a Joint Select Committee, led by Lord Linlithgow, set up the two houses of the British parliament. The report, in turn, was the result of the Joint Committee’s scrutiny … Read more DMPQ- “Government of India Act of 1935 became the precedent of Constitution of India.” Critically evaluate.

DMPQ- Discuss the approach of disinvestment and privatization in 1991 economic policy.

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Both disinvestment as well as privatization is the reverse of investment. For setting up  public sector, the government had to invest by subscribing in shares of the new public  sector from budgetary resources. Thus, disinvestment and privatization both imply ‘selling  of shares of public sector by the government’. We all know that shares are traded … Read more DMPQ- Discuss the approach of disinvestment and privatization in 1991 economic policy.

Social Empowerment

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 Social empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism   Social empowerment In societal development, conception of empowerment has vital role. This phrase is linked with gender equality. Modernization of global development will need a reappraisal of the concept and its application to many facets of human life. The notion of empowerment entails numerous things to many people. … Read more Social Empowerment

17.08.21 Daily UPPSC Current Affairs

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UTTAR PRADESH   UP imparting practical training to youths in industries   In an initiative to connect the youth with skill development and vocational education, the Uttar Pradesh government has started imparting practical training in industries like health sector, operation of oxygen plants among others. The government has chalked out an action plan to train … Read more 17.08.21 Daily UPPSC Current Affairs

DMPQ-“Congress of Vienna, 1814 was an effort of European powers to reinstate the older Europe.” Explain.

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. After defeat of Napoleon in battle of Waterloo, Prince Metternich Chancellor of Austria convened Congress of European Powers in Vienna. It was a first of its kind diplomatic meet in which all concerned powers affected by Napoleon attended.  After end of napoleon’s reign, European heads met from 1814 to 1815 in Vienna to settle … Read more DMPQ-“Congress of Vienna, 1814 was an effort of European powers to reinstate the older Europe.” Explain.