Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

25 May 2023 04:40

Q3. Consider the following regarding the SEED
1. It is a scheme launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and farmers welfare.
2. It aims to improve the percentage of personalized seeds creation for personal usage by the farmers.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

25 May 2023 04:30

Q1. Consider the following regarding the Competition Commission of India:
1. It was established on the recommendations of the Raghavan committee.
2. Its chairman and members are appointed by the President of India.
3. Predatory pricing is prohibited by the commission.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1 only
C. 1 & 3 only
D. 1, 2 & 3

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24 May 2023 15:31

24 MAY 2023 MCQs

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24 May 2023 04:50

Q5. Consider the following regarding the PM Daksh Yojana
1. It is a National Action Plan for skilling marginalized persons covering SCs, OBCs, EBCs, DNTs, Sanitation workers including waste pickers.
2. It aims to increase the skill levels of the target youth.
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

24 May 2023 04:40

Q3. Consider the following regarding the Open Network Digital Commerce (ONDC)
1. Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), is a private non-profit company established under Companies Act 2013 established by the Ministry of Information technology
2. It aims at democratizing the ecommerce market through open-source platform.
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

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24 May 2023 04:31

Q1. Consider the following statements:
1. Proton Beam Therapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses a beam of high-energy protons to destroy cancer cells.
2. Currently the therapy is banned in India due to ethical issues.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

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23 May 2023 15:30

23 MAY 2023 MCQs

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23 May 2023 05:44

Q5. Consider the following regarding the Rashtriya Vayoshree Yojana
1. It was launched in budget 2023 by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
2. It aims to provide aids and assistive living devices to senior citizens belonging to Below Poverty Line (BPL) category who suffer from age-related disabilities such as low vision, hearing impairment, loss of teeth and locomotor disabilities.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

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23 May 2023 05:43

Q3. Consider the following regarding the NAMASTE ( National Action For Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem)
1. It was launched in 2022 as a Central sponsored Scheme jointly by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJE).
2. It aims to Provide alternate employment to manual scavengers.
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

23 May 2023 05:42

Q1. Consider the following regarding the Deputy Speaker.
1. Article 93 of the Constitution doesn't provide the post of the Deputy Speaker which is an extra constitutional post.
2. He can be removed by a resolution passed by a majority of all the then members of the Lok Sabha only after giving 14 days’ advance notice.
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

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22 May 2023 15:30

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22 May 2023 04:50

Q5. Consider the following statement about “prohibition of the consumption of alcohol”
1. Under Article 47 of the Indian constitution, The State shall endeavour to bring about prohibition of the consumption except for medicinal purposes of intoxicating drinks and of drugs which are injurious to health.
2. As per the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution, alcohol is a state subject.
Choose the correct option from the below,
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

22 May 2023 04:40

Q3. Consider the following statement about “free airtime for political parties”
1. Only recognised political parties were provided free airtime on public broadcasters, All India Radio (Akashvani) and Doordarshan during elections.
2. The facility to provide free airtime for political parties during elections does not have any statutory basis.
Choose the correct option from below,
A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

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22 May 2023 04:31

Q1. Consider the following statement about Addis Ababa Action Agenda
1. was the outcome of the 2015 Third International Conference on Financing for Development.
2. The agreement is a follow-up to the 2002 Monterrey Consensus and the 2008 Doha Declaration on Financing for Development.
3. It strengthens the follow-up process by the creation of an Inter-agency Task Force on Financing for Development, which reports annually on progress and the means of implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Choose the correct option from the below,
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

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21 May 2023 19:00

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25 May 2023 04:35

Q2. With reference to Millets, consider the following statements
1. Millets’ were among the first crops to be domesticated in India with several evidence of its consumption during the Indus valley civilization.
2. In India, millets are primarily a rabi crop, requiring less water and agricultural inputs than other similar staples.
3. The MEC is a unique concept that will promote millets as a versatile, healthy grain by showcasing its dietary benefits and offering customers a unique dining experience.
Which of the above statements are correct?
A. 1 & 2 only
B. 2 & 3 only
C. 1 & 3 only
D. 1, 2 & 3

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

24 May 2023 19:37

Focus : ROLE OF LEGISLATURE

Ref : Disruption of legislatures cannot be weaponised as political strategy: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Indian express, Dt. 24 May 2023.

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24 May 2023 05:30

DAILY MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION
What are Microfinance institutions? Given their significant role in development processes, examine the challenges faced by them and provide suggestions to overcome the same. (250 words)

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

24 May 2023 04:45

Q4. Consider the following regarding the Thiruvananthapuram Declaration
1. It is the third National Women Legislators Conference where the declaration is concluded.
2. The declaration demanded the passage of the long-pending Women’s Reservation Bill, which envisages 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State legislatures.
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

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24 May 2023 04:35

Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the National Water Development Agency
1. It is an organization under the Environment Protection Act 1986.
2. It aims to carry out surveys, reports, investigations for water resource development.
3. It works under the guidance of the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 & 3 only
C. 1 & 3 only
D. 1, 2 & 3

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

23 May 2023 16:30

Focus ; SOCIAL MEDIA IN DEMOCRACY

Ref : Vikram Patel writes: Social media genie is out of the bottle, and we are all trapped, Indian express. Dt. 23 May 2023

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23 May 2023 06:23

DAILY MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION
The role of SHG’s in rural development is immense, but various socio-cultural hurdles prevent them from realising its intended goals. Examine the statement and bring out the initiatives by government in supporting SHG’s. (250 words)

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

23 May 2023 05:43

Q4. Consider the following regarding the SMILE 75-Initiative
1. It aims to make cities/towns and municipal areas begging-free.
2. This umbrella scheme covers welfare measures for both transgender persons and persons who are engaged in the act of begging.
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

23 May 2023 05:42

Q2. Consider the following regarding the Vigyan Jyoti Scheme
1. The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), an autonomous organization of the Ministry of Education, is the implementation partner of Vigyan Jyoti.
2. The Vigyan Jyoti envisaged hand-holding and interventions right from the school level i.e., Class IX and which will continue till the PhD level.
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

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22 May 2023 17:30

Focus ; LEGISLATIVE POWER AND JUDICIAL JUDGEMENTS

Ref : Faizan Mustafa writes: Is the Delhi ordinance a brazen overruling of the Supreme Court verdict? The Indian Express 22 May 2023

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22 May 2023 05:30

DAILY MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION
“The number of policy think tanks feeding into India’s public debates is expanding fast” – Highlight the significance of policy think tanks and the constraints faced by them in playing a more effective role in India. (250 words)

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22 May 2023 04:45

Q4. Consider the following statement about “privilege motion”
1. Privilege motion can be moved only in Lok Sabha.
2. Parliament has codified the privileges through special law.
Choose the correct option from the below,
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2.

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22 May 2023 04:35

Q2. “DOTTED LANDS” which was recently in news is related to
A. Lands falling in international border area
B. Landing falling in inter-state border area
C. Disputed lands for which there are no clear ownership documents.
D. Industrial development area denoted by the government for establishing Industrial estates.

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21 May 2023 19:06

Focus ; New Parliamentary Building Features and Scope ; An Analysis

Ref : As NDA completes nine years, new Parliament building likely to be inaugurated by May end ; The Hindustan Times Dt 16 May 2023

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21 May 2023 05:49

Q5. Consider the following regarding the ‘Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi’
1. It is a scheme of the Ministry of Education.
2. Children under 10 years, especially under 6 years are targeted Age groups.
3. Prioritises foundational literacy and numeracy with emphasis on Child’s Mother tongue as per National Education Policy.
Which of the above statements are correct?
A. 1 & 2 only
B. 2 & 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 & 3