Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

30 Mar 2024 07:29

MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION:

How can revitalizing Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) bridge governance gaps and contribute to both healthy urban growth and improved quality of life for the population? (250 words).

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29 Mar 2024 13:33

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

Critically analyse the emerging social protection architecture in India, highlighting its chaotic and unbalanced aspects. And propose measures to address these challenges. (250 words)

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29 Mar 2024 03:34

4. Consider the following statements related to Financial Stability and Developmental council:
 
            1. It gets its statutory status from Finance act, 2017.
            2. The chairman of the council of Prime Minister of India.
            3. Through the consolidated fund of India ,separate funds are allocated for its functioning.
            4. The members of the council is heads of financial sector regulators like RBI,SEBI, IRDAI etc..,
 
How many of the above-mentioned statements is/are correct ?
 
            a) Only one
            b) Only two
            c) Only three
            d) All four

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

29 Mar 2024 03:33

2. Consider the following statements related to India stack
 
            1. It is a set of Application Programming Interface that allows governments,businesses,startus to utilise an unique digital infrastructure
            2. India became the first country to develop all three foundational DPIs
 
Choose the correct option
 
            a) 1 only
            b) 2 only
            c) Both 1 and 2
            d) Neither 1 nor 2

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28 Mar 2024 17:10

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

Despite long-term deterioration, the Indian labour market exhibits paradoxical improvements in key indicators. In this context, analyse the current employment status and propose measures for enhancement. (250 words).

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28 Mar 2024 02:30

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

The fight for political transparency is important for India's institutions, but transparency is not the driving factor when it comes to political hegemony. Critically examine the statement (250 words).

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26 Mar 2024 18:06

4. Consider the following statements:

1. New Service is the expenditure arising from a new policy decision not previously brought to parliament
2. New Instrument of Service is the relatively large expenditure for expanding an existing policy.

Choose the correct option

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

26 Mar 2024 18:04

2. Consider the following statements:

STATEMENT I:
The Constitution of India empowers the state to make special provisions for the advancement of any Socially and economically backward classes(SEBCs).

STATEMENT II

Article 343 states that every state or union territory can prepare and maintain a list of Socially and economically backward classes.These lists can be different from the central list.

Choose the correct option

a) Both statements are correct , statement I is the correct explanation of statement II
b) Both statements are correct,statement I is not the correct explanation of statement II
c) Either statement I or statement II is correct
d) Both statements are incorrect.

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

26 Mar 2024 17:08

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

The National Food Security Act 2013 intends to ensure food security for weaker sections and faces formidable challenges in rural areas. In this context analyse the functioning of the Public Distribution System in India. (250 words).

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26 Mar 2024 16:08

Focus: Actionable Ideas For TB Control

Ref : Actionable ideas for TB control ; The Hindu Dt 25 Mar 2024

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25 Mar 2024 17:14

5. Consider the following statements
 
            1. International Court of Justice is known as world court, is one of the principal organs of UN
            2. The court's judgements is final and binding on the parties, without an appeal.
            3. It is the only international court that adjudicated general disputes between nations.
 
Choose the correct option
 
            a) 1 only
            b) 2 and 3 only
            c) 1 and 3 only
            d) 1,2,3

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

25 Mar 2024 17:13

3. Recently, T.N.Godavarmam Thirumalpad case is in news,which is related to
 
            a) Right to freedom of speech
            b) Judicial review is the basic structure of the constitution
            c) Forest conservation
            d) Reservation for Scheduled caste and Scheduled tribe

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

25 Mar 2024 17:11

1. Consider the following statements related to Jal Jeevan Mission
 
            1. It provides functional household tap connection to all households by 2024.
            2. It is a central sector scheme
            3. It is implementd under Ministry of rural development
 
Choose the correct option
 
            a) 1 only
            b) 2 and 3 only
            c) 1 and 3 only
            d) None of the above

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

23 Mar 2024 17:41

Focus : Socio Economic Caste Census ( SECC) And Data Errors

Ref : Socio economic, caste census website out of order, Ministry cites ‘technical reasons’; The Indian Express Dt 22 Mar 2024

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23 Mar 2024 16:10

4. Consider the following statements related to Agricultural and Processed Food products Export Development Authority (APEDA):
 
            1. It was a statutory body established under the APEDA act,1985
            2. It works under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
            3. It accredits certification bodies under National Programme for organic production.
 
Choose the correct option
 
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

30 Mar 2024 05:40

Focus : Charting Women's Trajectory In Parliament

Ref : Charting women's trajectory in parliaments globally ; The Hindu 25 Mar 2024

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29 Mar 2024 03:34

5. Consider the following statements related to Fact Check Unit:
 
            1. It is to track fake and misleading news related to the Government on online platforms
            2. IT rules (amended) 2021, allows the IT Ministry to appoint a fact checking body that will take a call on whether online information related to the union government is accurate.
 
Choose the correct option
 
            a) 1 only
            b) 2 only
            c) Both 1 and 2
            d) Neither 1 nor 2
 

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

29 Mar 2024 03:33

3. Consider the following statements related to adoption of children in India
 
            1. Right to adopt children is a fundamental right within Article 21.
            2. Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) is the nodal body to monitor and regulate only in-country adoptios of Indian children.
            3. Juvenile Justice act ,2015 governs adoption of an orphan/abandoned/surrendered child.
 
Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct ?
 
            a) 1 and 2 only
            b) 1 only
            c) 3 only
            d) 2 and 3 only

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

29 Mar 2024 03:32

1. Which of the following are the pillars of India's Digital Public Infrastructure Ecosystem ?
 
            1. Aadhaar
            2. DigiYatra
            3. DigiLocker
            4. UPI
 
Choose the correct option
 
            a) 1 and 4 only
            b) 1 and 3 only
            c) 1 only
            d) 1,2,3,4

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

28 Mar 2024 07:30

Focus : Statehood For Ladakh : An Analysis

Ref : Ladakh activist Wangchuk ends 21-day fast, urges PM Modi, Amit Shah to deliver on promises ; The Hindu 26 Mar 2024

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26 Mar 2024 18:06

5. Consider the following statements:

1. Constitution of India has neither mentioned nor defined the word Money bills.
2. If any question arises whether a bill is a money bill or not, the decision of the President of India thereon shall be final.

Choose the correct option

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

26 Mar 2024 18:05

3. Consider the following statements:

STATEMENT I
Article 142 provides discretionary power to the supreme court

STATEMENT II
In the exercise of its jurisdiction supreme court may pass such decree or make such order as is necessary for doing complete justice in any cause or matter pending before it

Choose the correct option

a) Both statements are correct , statement I is the correct explanation of statement II
b) Both statements are correct,statement I is not the correct explanation of statement II
c) Either statement I or statement II is correct
d) Both statements are incorrect

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

26 Mar 2024 18:04

1. Consider the following statements:

1. Article 15(4) makes a provision for the reservation of appointments or posts in favour of any backward class of citizens by the state.
2. Article 16(4A) provides provision for reservation in the promotion of posts in services under the state for members of SC/ST.
3. Article 330 and 332 provides reservation of seats for the SCs and STs in the parliament and in the state legislative assembly respectively.

Which of the following statements is/are correct ?

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1,2,3 .

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

26 Mar 2024 16:41

Focus: Actionable Ideas For TB Control

Ref : Actionable ideas for TB control ; The Hindu Dt 25 Mar 2024

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25 Mar 2024 18:31

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

The debate between generalists and specialists in the Indian Civil Service is a longstanding one, with compelling arguments on both sides. Elucidate. (250 Words)

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25 Mar 2024 17:14

4. Recently, section 41A of the CrPC is in news,consider the following statements related to that
 
            1. It empowers a police officer conducting a probe to issue notices to people connected to the case,directing them to appear before him.
            2. It provides for the requirement of a notice to be sent by the investigating agencies before making an arrest in certain conditions prescribed by the code
 
Choose the correct option
 
            a) 1 only
            b) 2 only
            c) Both 1 and 2
            d) Neither 1 nor 2

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

25 Mar 2024 17:12

2. Consider the following statements:
 
            1. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) is created under the Ministry of Chemicals and fertilizers.
            2. The Drug Controller General of India approves licenses for specified categories of drugs like blood and blood products etc.,
            3. CDSCO has statutory status, which derives power from Drug cosmetics act,1940.
 
Choose the correct option
 
            a) 1 and 2 only
            b) 2 and 3 only
            c) 1 and 3 only
            d) 1,2,3

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

25 Mar 2024 02:31

Focus : Supreme Court Direction on Migrants Food Security

Ref : SC directs States and Union Territories to give ration cards to 8 crore migrant workers ; The Hindu Dt 20 Mar 2024

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23 Mar 2024 16:11

5. Consider the following statements:
 
            1. Aadhaar can be used as a proof of date of birth.
            2. Aadhar is a 12 digit individual identification number, which serves a s proof of address.
            3. Any individual, irrespective of age and gender,who is a resident in India can enroll for Aadhaar.
 
Choose the correct option
 
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) None

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

23 Mar 2024 16:10

3. Consider the following statements:
 
            1. The Estimates committee is one of the three financial committees, which examines the estimates included in the budget.
            2. It only consists of members from Lok sabha.
            3. It is the largest committee in the parliament.
            4. The chairman of the committee is elected by the respective house based on a motion.
 
How many above-mentioned statements are correct ?
 
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) Only three
d) All four