DAILY MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION
Autonomous bodies are very crucial to the functioning of government. Do you think their rationalisation is warranted in the present times? Analyse in the context of the issues faced by autonomous bodies. (250 words)
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Q5. The power conferred on the President by this article (Article 352) shall include the power to issue different Proclamations on different grounds, being war or external aggression or internal disturbance …. whether or not there is a proclamation already issued by him and such proclamation is in operation” – this provision was added by which amendment act?
A. 56th Amendment Act 1987
B. 42nd Amendment Act 1976
C. 44th Amendment Act 1978
D. 38th Amendment Act of 1975
Q3. Consider the following regarding the Social Stock Exchange (SSE):
1. Social Stock Exchange(SSE) is a platform that allows investors to invest in select social enterprises or social initiatives envisaged in the Union Budget in 2022.
2. It works under the regulation of RBI.
Select the correct information.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both
D. None
Q1. Consider the following regarding the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
1. It has been formulated by Ministry of Railway
2. It aims to improve the security of women and children present in the station by increasing deployment of forces.
Select the correct information.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both
D. None
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Q5. What is the name of the initiative taken by the Civil Aviation ministry for Air travellers?
(a) Digi Dhan
(b) Air Yatra
(c) Digi Yatri
(d) Digi Yatra
Q3. The National Farmers Day is celebrated to celebrate whose birthday?
A) Chaudhary Charan Singh,
B) Jawaharlal Nehru
C) Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
D) Sarojini Naidu
Q1. Consider the following regarding the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PM-GKAY)
1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture.
2. It is a sub-scheme of PM Kisan
Select the correct information.
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both
D) None
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Q5. Consider the given statements
1.Increase in the number of judges of the Supreme Court is not an amendment of the Constitution within the meaning of the Art 368.
2. The number of judges of high court is determined by the Governor of the state.
Select the correct information.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both
D. None
Q3. With respect to DAY-NRLM check the following:
1. Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) was launched by the Ministry of Rural Development.
2. Under the scheme, at least one woman member from each identified rural poor household is to be brought under the Self Help Group (SHG) network.
Choose the correct option:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q1. Consider the following with respect to the Speaker of Lok Sabha.
1. The speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by 2 houses of parliament.
2. After the general election the eldest member of Lok Sabha became the Pro-tem Speaker.
Select the correct information.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both
D. None
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DAILY MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION
The Inter-State Council was imagined to be an anchor holding the centre-state relations at balance, but in reality, it is seen as a mere talk shop. Analyse. (250 words)
Reference: Under Constitution, law declared by the Supreme Court is binding on all; The Hindu ; January 12, 2023
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Q4. With reference to e Shram portal, consider the following statements:
1. It is a database of organised sector workers that aims to register them on the portal.
2. Aadhar is not mandatory under this scheme.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both
D. None
Q2. Describe the difference between cess and surcharge
1. Only higher income brackets face cess while surcharge for everyone.
2. A Cess goes to the Consolidated Fund of India whereas Surcharge goes to the Contingency Fund of India.
Select the incorrect statement.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both
D. None
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The Election Commission of India has immensely contributed to strengthening democracy in India. But with the rapidly changing socio-economic dynamics brought by social media, it has been riddled with challenges. Examine. (250 words)
Q4. Consider the following regarding The National Electricity Fund (NEF)
1. It is being set up to provide interest subsidy on loans to be disbursed to the people under Below poverty line
2. The nodal agency for NEF would be Rural Electrification Corporation Ltd.
Select the correct information.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both
D. None
Q2. With respect to Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 consider the following
1. The AMASR Act provides for preservation of ancient and historical monuments and archaeological sites and remains of national importance.
2. The Act prohibits construction in ‘prohibited areas’, an area of 50 metres around protected monuments.
Select the incorrect statement
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both
D) None
DAILY MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION
CAG is instrumental in securing accountability of the executive to the Parliament in the sphere of financial administration. However, the secrecy associated with the appointment of CAG doesn’t sit well with the same accountability that we are striving to achieve. Discuss (250 words)
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Q4. Which institution releases the “Quarterly Employment Survey”?
a) Labour Bureau
b) National Sample Survey Office
c) Central Statistical Office
d) National Statistical Office
Q2. Nidhi Khare Committee is related to
A. MSP implementation
B. Environmental awareness
C. Right to repair
D. OBC subcaste census
DAILY MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION
“The position of a Speaker is not apolitical in Indian constitution and is embedded in party politics” – Critically Examine. (250 words)
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