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15 Nov 2022 02:30

REF: The Hindu- Nov 10- With new norms, TV channels must broadcast ‘socially relevant’ content.

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14 Nov 2022 14:30

14 NOV 2022 DAILY MCQs

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14 Nov 2022 08:01

Synopsis for mains practice question:

Introduction: 
Begin by mentioning the mandate of the post of CDS.

Body:
Mention the roles and responsibilities associated with CDS that include - being the single-point military adviser to the government ,
oversees and coordinates the working of the three Services, etc.
The charter of the CDS, if implemented properly, will prepare the 15-lakh strong armed forces for the wars of the future. The CDS is mandated to ensure the Army, Navy and IAF truly integrate to slash wasteful expenditure.

Conclusion:
Conclude by stressing on the need of CDS to make India ready for new generation warfare.

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

14 Nov 2022 06:25

Q3. Consider the following statements regarding Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs):

1. The earlier concept of Primitive Tribal Groups (PTGs) was given by the Ayyangar Committee in 1949.
2. PVTGs were earlier called by the Colonial Government in India as Criminal Tribes and Denotified Tribes.
3. Currently, the central government has notified 75 PVTGs, most number of tribes being in Madhya Pradesh.

Which of the above statements are INCORRECT?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 & 3

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

14 Nov 2022 06:24

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding Police Reforms. Which among the following is NOT one of the 7 Supreme Court Directives in the Prakash Singh Case

a) Minimum 1 year security of tenure for SP and SHOs at their postings.
b) UPSC to shortlist 3 names for appointment to the post of DGP by central government.
c) Separate the functions of investigation and maintaining law and order.
d) A National Security Commission to be set up at the central level to prepare a panel for selection and placement of chiefs of the Central Police Organizations.

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13 Nov 2022 12:39

Ref : Significant inefficiencies: RBI report on municipal corporations The Indian Express Dated 11 Nov 2022

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12 Nov 2022 12:32

Ref : Meet Justice D Y Chandrachud, sworn in as the 50th Chief Justice of India THE INDIAN EXPRESS 09-11-2022

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12 Nov 2022 06:10

Q3. In India, the National Florence Nightingale Award is given to distinguished

a) Social reformers
b) Educationists
c) Doctors
d) Nurses

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12 Nov 2022 06:00

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO). Which of the statements is incorrect?

a) The Act calls for mandatory reporting of sexual offences.
b) A false complaint with intent to defame a person is also punishable under the Act
c) “Children” according to the Act are individuals aged below 18 years.
d) The primary body tasked with implementing the provisions of the Act is the Ministry of Women and Child Development.

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11 Nov 2022 15:30

11 Nov 2022 Daily MCQs

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11 Nov 2022 13:19

Q4. With reference to Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2021 consider the following statements:

1. captive mine operators may sell up to 50% of their annual mineral production in the open market after meeting their own needs.
2.The Act has removed state government’s role and given central power the authority to conduct the auction of mines.

Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
a)1 only
b)2 only
c)Both 1 and 2
d)Neither 1 nor 2

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

11 Nov 2022 13:17

Q2. Consider the following statements, with respect to Global Hunger Index (GHI)
1. It is jointly published by Concern Worldwide and Welthungerlife
2. A low score in the index reflects higher ranking of a country and implies a better performance.
3. India’s rank has significantly improved during the last five years in the GHI.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1, 2 and 3 only
c) 1 only
d) 2 & 3 only

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

11 Nov 2022 02:30

Governance Focus : Centre alludes to ‘foreign origins’ in its affidavit on Dalit Christians, Dalit Muslims ; THE HINDU 09-11-2022

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10 Nov 2022 14:30

10 Nov 2022 Daily MCQs

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14 Nov 2022 15:29

Ref: Policing with talent, resource sharing, not squabbling, The Hindu, Dt. 10 Nov 2022

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14 Nov 2022 13:30

MAINS MODEL ANSWER-CDS

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14 Nov 2022 12:53

Governance Focus ; Ref - Nalini, five other Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convicts walk out of prison THE HINDU ; 13-11-2022

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14 Nov 2022 06:26

Q4. Consider the following statements regarding Delimitation Commission.X

1) The Constitution of India mandates the Parliament to enact a Delimitation Act after every five years.
2) The Constitution of India mandates that the orders of Delimitation Commission are final and cannot be questioned before any court.
3) The commission is comprised of retired Supreme Court judge, the Chief Election Commissioner and the respective State Election Commissioners.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2
b) 1, 3
c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

14 Nov 2022 06:25

Q2. Consider the following statements regarding United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). Which of these is INCORRECT?

a) It was created by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2006 , by replacing the former United Nations Commission on Human Rights.
b) The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, serves as the Secretariat of the UNHRC.
c) It is made up of 50 United Nations Member States- permanent and non permanent-which are elected by the UN General Assembly (UNGA).
d) It conducts a Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of all UN Member States to assess the human rights situations in the country.

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

14 Nov 2022 04:30

Daily Mains Practice Question:

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) position is created with the aim of improving coordination and tri-service synergies. Highlighting the mandate of CDS, explain how it would strengthen the defence ecosystem against conventional and non-conventional security threats.

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

13 Nov 2022 02:30

Ref: On the substance abuse trail in Kerala, The Hindu Dt. 12 Nov 2022.

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12 Nov 2022 06:15

Q4. With reference to the Government of National Capital Territory (GNCT) of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2021, consider the following statements:

1. It states that the “government” in the National Capital Territory of Delhi meant the Lieutenant-Governor of Delhi.
2. It bars the Assembly or its committees from making rules to take up matters concerning day-to-day administration.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

12 Nov 2022 06:05

Q2. With reference to Directorate of Enforcement, consider the following statements:

1.It functions under the Department of Revenue of the Ministry of Finance.
2.There are five regional offices at Mumbai, Chennai, Chandigarh, Kolkata and Delhi.
3.It is empowered to sponsor cases of preventive detention with regard to contraventions of FEMA.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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

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12 Nov 2022 02:29

REF: The Hindu, Dt. Nov 7.
5-Madrasas face an existential crisis; U.P. Government reiterates madrasa survey aims for the betterment of the Islamic institutions

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11 Nov 2022 14:31

Ref: Remote voting: On postal ballot for NRIs, The Hindu, Dt. 5 Sep 2022

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11 Nov 2022 13:18

Q3. With reference to Scheduled Tribe consider the following statements:

1. Article 342 of the Constitution of India deals with the recognition of Schedule Tribe.
2. Pahari ethnic group of Jammu and Kashmir has been notified for the inclusion as a Scheduled Tribe.
3. The inclusion or exclusion to the ST list does not require Parliamentary approval.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a)2 only
b)2 and 3 only
c)1 and 2 only
d)3 only

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11 Nov 2022 13:15

Q1. What is the provision to safeguard the autonomy of the Supreme Court of India?

1.While appointing the Supreme Court Judges, the President of India has to consult the Chief Justice of India.
2.The Supreme Court Judges can be removed by the Chief Justice of India only.
3.The salaries of the Judges are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India to which the legislature does not have to vote.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

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10 Nov 2022 15:42

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📌Location: ORN Delhi


▶️Mode: Offline cum online


📆Date: November 19, 2022(Saturday)


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10 Nov 2022 13:22

REF; The Economic Times- London court clears extradition of arms dealer Bhandari