OPSC Prelims and Mains Notes-OPSC Test Series
Social Forestry means the management and protection of forests as well as afforestation of barren lands with purpose of helping in the environmental, Social and rural development. Social forestry is forestry for community development. Thus, it is people oriented, value based management of forests with a major objective of satisfying the needs, wants and aspirations of … Read more DMPQ: What is social forestry? What are its advantages?
ODISHA 8L more farmers covered under Kalia Chief minister Naveen Patnaik initiated transfer of Kalia assistance (Rs 5,000 each) to the bank accounts of 4.8 lakh farmers. With this, the direct income assistance scheme has covered around 37 lakh. Naveen also announced Mukhya Mantri Karigara Sahayata Yojana, a monthly pension scheme for the handicrafts … Read more 05.03.19 Odisha (OPSC) Current Affairs
The Committee was constituted under the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) in October,2015. The report proposes an Education Policy, which seeks to address challenges faced by the current education system. Key features of the proposed Policy are summarised below. Early childhood care and education was inconsistent across states. The committee recommended that ECCE for … Read more DMPQ: What was the mandate of New education policy in India? Outline its salient features.
In strategic disinvestment the government sells major portion of its stake to a strategic buyer and also gives over the management control.Under it, the strategic Partner, may hold less percentage of shares than the government but the control of management will be wit him.or example, in a PSU, where the government holding 51%, and out of this, sale of … Read more DMPQ: What do you mean by the term strategic disinvestment?
The Ministry of Minority Affairs has started implementation of a scheme “Nai Roshni” for Leadership Development of Minority Women from 2012-13. The scheme aims to empower and instil confidence among minority women by providing knowledge, tools and techniques for interacting with Government systems, Banks and other institutions at all levels. The scheme is implemented through … Read more DMPQ: Nai Roshni scheme
The characteristics of Peasant movement were: Movements were localised in character and did not leave and successor. The revolts were against the zamindars and money lenders. Unlike Tribal uprising the movements were not against the British colonialism and their exploitative policy. The revolts were characterised by hindu Muslim unity. Pre mutiny the movements were highly … Read more DMPQ: What were the main features of the Nature of peasant movement in India?
Coking coal Non coking coal High carbon content Less carbon content Less moisture and less sulphur content High sulphur content Can be used in Iron and steel Industry Cannot be used due to high sulphur content It is used to create coke. Making coke from this coal is not economical as traces of … Read more DMPQ: Outline the difference between coking coal and non coking coal.
ODISHA Odisha govt approves establishment of Kalahandi University ð The state government has approved its decision to establish Kalahandi University at Bhawanipatna in Kalahandi district. ð The state government hereby alters the territorial jurisdiction of Sambalpur University by establishing a new university called Kalahandi University at Bhawanipatna with effect from the date of publication of this … Read more 03-04.03.19 Odisha (OPSC) Current Affairs
Bibek debroi committee gave recommendations for transformation of Indian Railways. The committee gave its report in 2015. The major recommendations of committee are as follows: Transition in the process of making financial statement and books and accounts. It has to be in accordance with the international standards. Streamline in the recruitment and HR process. Services … Read more DMPQ: write down the recommendations of Bibek debroi committee?
Euthanasia is the practice of ending the life of a person in a painless way. It is also known also as mercy killing or assisted suicide, it is usually practiced on a terminally ill person. Euthanasia may be legal or illegal, depending upon a country’s jurisdiction. For example, euthanasia is legal in countries like Belgium, … Read more DMPQ: What is euthanasia? Do you think euthanasia should be allowed?