Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

23 Mar 2024 16:09

2. Consider the following statements related to the Food corporation of India (FCI):
 
            1. FCI is a statutory body setup under the Food corporations act,1964.
            2. It works under the Ministry of Health and Family welfare.
            3. It maintains a satisfactory level of operational and buffer stocks of foodgrains to ensure National food security.
 
Choose the correct option
 
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

23 Mar 2024 13:33

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

Water insecurity significantly impacts human development and societal progress. In light of this, critically examine the multifaceted effects of water insecurity on women’s health, livelihoods, and social status. (250 words).

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

22 Mar 2024 15:33

MAIN MODEL Q &A:

Examine the impact of post-retirement appointments on the checks and balances among the branches of government. Discuss the constitutional provisions addressing this issue and propose recommendations to strengthen these mechanisms. (250 words).

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

22 Mar 2024 06:31

MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION:

Examine the impact of post-retirement appointments on the checks and balances among the branches of government. Discuss the constitutional provisions addressing this issue and propose recommendations to strengthen these mechanisms. (250 words).

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

21 Mar 2024 18:59

4. Consider the following statements
 
            1. Data Exclusivity is a provision that imposes a minimum embargo period,on the use of clinical trial data generated during testing and development of drug
            2. India is the forerunner ,in accepting this provision and efficiently implemented
 
Choose the correct option
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

21 Mar 2024 18:58

2. Consider the following statements:
 
            1. Union list empowers the union government for the regulation and development of inter-state rivers and river valleys
            2. Article 263 empowers parliament that neither supreme court nor any other court shall exercise jurisdiction in respect of any such dispute or complaint.
            3. Supreme court has jurisdiction to question the award or formula given by the tribunal.
 
Choose the correct option
 
a) 2 and 3 only
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 only

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

21 Mar 2024 15:33

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

Although the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) aims to deliver essential infrastructure and foster a clean, sustainable environment for residents, its execution and impact have yielded mixed outcomes. Evaluate this statement in light of the standing committee report on SCM (250 words).

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

21 Mar 2024 06:41

Focus : Gender Inequality Index 2024

Ref: How women in India have fared ; The Hindu 16 Mar 2024

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

20 Mar 2024 18:03

5. Recently, e-Jagriti portal is in news ,it is under which ministry ?
 
a) Ministry of Law and Justice
b) Ministry of Consumer Affairs,food and public distribution
c) Ministry of corporate affairs
d) Ministry of Finance
 

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

20 Mar 2024 18:02

3. Supreme court strikes down the Electoral Bonds scheme as unconstitutional based on which of the following reasons ?
 
            1. It is violative of the RTI under Article 19(1)(a).
            2. It is Violative article 14 ,in which it allows the unlimited corporate contributions.
 
Choose the correct option
 
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

20 Mar 2024 18:01

 
1. Consider the following statements
 
            1. There are three financial parliamentary committees which are set up under the rules of procedure and conduct of business in the Lok sabha.
            2. Parliamentary committees draw their authority from Article 105 and 118 of the constitution of India.
 
Choose the correct answer
 
            a) 1 only
            b) 2 only
            c) Both 1 and 2
            d) Neither 1 nor 2

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

19 Mar 2024 18:36

5. Match the following pairs of provisions borrowed from other countries
 
            1. Judicial review - United Kingdom
            2. DPSP - Ireland
            3. Federation with a strong centre - Australia
            4. Freedom of Trade and commerce - Canada
 
How many above-mentioned pairs are correct ?
 
            a) one pair only
            b) Two pairs only
            c) Three pairs only
            d) All four pairs

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

19 Mar 2024 18:34

3. How does Indian Parliamentary democracy differs from British model of democracy
 
            1. Legislation of British Parliament is supreme or soveriegn,whereas in India power of parliament to legislate is limited.
            2. Both in India and Britain, the ministers are legally responsible to the people of the country
 
Choose the correct option
 
            a) 1 only
            b) 2 only
            c) Both 1 and 2
            d) Neither 1 nor 2

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

19 Mar 2024 18:33

1. Consider the following statements:
 
            1. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is a statutory body.
            2. IRDAI supervises and regulates of overall insurance sector in India.
            3. Bima Sugam -Insurance Electronic Marketplace is a digital public infrastructure that will protect and empower policyholders' interests.
 
Choose the correct option
 
            a) 1 and 2 only
            b) 2 and 3 only
            c) 1 and 3 only
            d) 1, 2 and 3

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

19 Mar 2024 13:32

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

Pluralism and democracy are closely intertwined concepts, with each influencing the other significantly. In this context, explore the challenges associated with maintaining pluralism and propose a pathway toward fostering a pluralist civil society (250 words).

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

23 Mar 2024 16:09

1. Match the following pairs:
 
            1. Supplementary grant - grant has arisen upon a new service not contemplated in the budget.
            2. Exceptional Grant - granted for a special purpose and forms no part of the current service.
            3. Vote of credit - granted for meeting unexpected demand upon the resources of India.
            4. Additional grant - granted for a particular service for the current year which is found to be insufficient for that year.
 
How many above-mentioned pairs are correct ?
 
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) Only three
d) All four

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

23 Mar 2024 04:31

MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION:

Water insecurity significantly impacts human development and societal progress. In light of this, critically examine the multifaceted effects of water insecurity on women’s health, livelihoods, and social status. (250 words).

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

22 Mar 2024 08:31

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

21 Mar 2024 19:00

5. Recently, Central processing centre to facilitate the Ease of Doing Business is operationalized under which ministry ?
 
a) Ministry of Finance
b) Ministry of commerce
c) Ministry of law and justice
d) Ministry of corporate affairs
.

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

21 Mar 2024 18:59

3. Which states are involved in Mahanadi water disputes tribunal
 
a) West Bengal and Odisha
b) Chhattisgarh,Odisha and West Bengal
c) Odisha and Chhattisgarh
d) Jharkhand,Chattisgarh and odisha

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

21 Mar 2024 18:57

1. Consider the following statements:
 
            1. An overseas citizen of India (OCI) card holder can open special bank accounts in India just like NRIs.
            2. OCI card holder can buy non farm property and exercise ownership rights.
            3. OCI card holder also can vote and hold a government job in India.
 
Choose the correct option
 
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) None

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

21 Mar 2024 07:30

MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION:

Although the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) aims to deliver essential infrastructure and foster a clean, sustainable environment for residents, its execution and impact have yielded mixed outcomes. Evaluate this statement in light of the standing committee report on SCM (250 words).

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

21 Mar 2024 06:30

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

How is the performance of trial court judges assessed in India? What are the prevailing concerns regarding this assessment, and what measures can be suggested for enhancement? (250 words).

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

20 Mar 2024 18:02

4. Consider the following statements related to Electoral bonds:
 
            1. Any person within India or abroad or a company were eligible to purchase the bond.
            2. It has 100% tax exemption
            3. Only the political parties registered under RPA,1952 which secured at least 1% of votes polled in the last general election to Lok sabha can encash bonds.
 
Choose the correct option
 
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1,2 and 3

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

20 Mar 2024 18:01

2. Consider the following statements
 
            1. The Public Accounts committee (PAC)was introduced in 1937, after the Government of India act of 1935.
            2. PAC is now constituted every year and the chairman of the committee has been from opposition by convention.
            3. It does have authority to prohibit departmental spending.

Choose the correct option
 
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 2 and 3 only

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

20 Mar 2024 04:32

MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION:

How is the performance of trial court judges assessed in India? What are the prevailing concerns regarding this assessment, and what measures can be suggested for enhancement? (250 words).

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

19 Mar 2024 18:35

4. Consider the following statements
 
            1. The term Gram sabha is not defined anywhere in the constitution of India.
            2. The decisions taken by the Gram sabha cannot be annulled by any other body.
            3. Persons, who are above 21 years of age are the members of Gram sabha.
 
Choose the correct option
 
            a) 1 only
            b) 2 only
            c) 2 and 3 only
            d) 1 and 3 only

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

19 Mar 2024 18:34

2. Consider the following statements:
 
            1. FSSAI is an autonomous statutory body established under the Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006.
            2. It works under the Ministry of consumer affairs, food and public distribution.
            3. FSSAI promotes food fortification and organic food.
 
Choose the correct option
 
            a) 1 and 2 only
            b) 2 and 3 only
            c) 1 and 3 only
            d) 1, 2 and 3 .

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

19 Mar 2024 18:30

Focus : Inter Relation of Violence, homelessness, and women’s mental health

Ref : Violence, homelessness, and women’s mental health ; The Hindu 19 Mar 2024.

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

19 Mar 2024 08:04

MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION:

Pluralism and democracy are closely intertwined concepts, with each influencing the other significantly. In this context, explore the challenges associated with maintaining pluralism and propose a pathway toward fostering a pluralist civil society (250 words).

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