Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

13 Jul 2023 06:08

Q2. The Global Peace Index is released annually by which of the following institute?
A)    Institute for Economics and Peace
B)    Institution for Peace keepers
C)    UNESCO
D)    International Court of Justice

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

12 Jul 2023 17:01

Join: /channel/mkarthikeyan_polity_governance

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

11 Jul 2023 17:30

Focus : Transfer of High Court Judges : An Analysis

Ref : SC Collegium, a day after proposal to move judge to MP HC, recommends Telangana HC The Hindu 09 July 2023

Join : /channel/mkarthikeyan_polity_governance

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

11 Jul 2023 12:57

Q5. K. Kasturirangan Committee was associated with which of the following?
A)    Right to privacy
B)    Internet rights
C)    National Education Policy
D)    Right to education

 

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

11 Jul 2023 12:54

Q3. Consider the following regarding the Bhashini Platform
1. Digital India BHASHINI, is India's Artificial Intelligence (AI)-led language translation platform.
2. It seeks to enable easy access to the internet and digital services in Indian languages, including voice-based access, and help the creation of content in Indian languages.
3. The contribution can be done in four ways -- Suno India, Likho India, Bolo India and Dekho India -- where users have to type what they hear or have to validate texts transcribed by others.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
 a) Only one
 b) Only two
 c) All three
 d) None of the above

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

11 Jul 2023 12:51

Q1. What is the Indus Water Treaty?
Statement-I: In 1960, India and Pakistan signed the Indus Water Treaty with the World Bank as a signatory of the pact.
Statement-II: Under the treaty, Pakistan got control over the three eastern rivers Beas, Ravi, and Sutlej while India got control of the western rivers Indus, Jhelum, and the Chenab.
 
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
 a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
 b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
 c) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
 d) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
 

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

04 Jul 2023 14:31

Join: /channel/mkarthikeyan_polity_governance

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

04 Jul 2023 04:47

Q5. With respect to Global Gender Gap Index consider the following
1. It is released by the World Economic Forum (WEF).
2. The Global Gender Gap Index measures gender equality across 3 key dimensions.
3. Recently the Political Empowerment criteria was removed from it.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None of the above

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

04 Jul 2023 04:45

Q3. Recently in the news, a scheme named PM-PRANAM is related to which of the following?
A) Elderly working
B) Divyang education
C) Sustainable agriculture
D) Pension scheme

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

04 Jul 2023 04:43

Q1. Consider the following regarding the PRAGATI Platform
Statement-I: The platform aimed at addressing the common man’s grievances by introducing e-transparency and e-accountability with real-time presence and exchange among the key stakeholders.
Statement-II: It monitors and reviews important programmes and projects of the Government of India alone.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
c) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
d) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

03 Jul 2023 16:30

Join: /channel/mkarthikeyan_polity_governance

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

03 Jul 2023 07:05

Q4. Consider the following regarding the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW)
1. R&AW is headed by a Secretary (Research), who is an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the rank of Director General of Police.
2. The Secretary (Research) reports directly to the President of India and is accountable to a parliamentary committee on intelligence matters.
Which of the statement(s) 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

03 Jul 2023 07:02

Q2. The Global Competitiveness Index 2023 is released by
A) World Trade Forum
B) World Economic Forum
C) International Institute for Management Development
D) International Monetary Fund

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

03 Jul 2023 05:30

MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION:
“Environmental consciousness as a responsibility of every individual”. Its adaptation in development framework and policy making is the need of the hour from all levels of governance. (250 words)

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

02 Jul 2023 05:30

MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION:
“It is true that ordinance provision like many other provisions has certain loopholes which need to be corrected but this does not mean that it is not a significant provision of the constitution” Critically analyse the statement along with Supreme Court judgements in this regard. (250 words)

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

13 Jul 2023 06:08

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the Lok Adalats.
Statement-I: It is a form of party-based (parties involved in the dispute) justice in which people and judges work together to resolve problems by discussion, persuasion and mutual consent, in order to provide affordable and timely justice.
Statement-II: Such award is final and binding on all parties and no appeal against such an award lies before any court of law.
 
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
 a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
 b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
 c) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
 d) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
 
 

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

12 Jul 2023 05:31

MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION:
“For India to showcase its standard of governance, regulatory authorities will need to become world-class”- in this context elaborate challenges in improving regulatory quality (250 words).

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

11 Jul 2023 14:30

Join: /channel/mkarthikeyan_polity_governance

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

11 Jul 2023 12:56

Q4. Consider the following regarding the Central Water Commission
Statement-I: Central Water Commission is a premier Technical Organization of India presently functioning as an attached office of the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
Statement-II: The Commission is entrusted with the general responsibilities of initiating, coordinating and furthering in consultation of the State Governments concerned, schemes for control, conservation and utilization of water resources throughout the country, for purpose of Flood Control, Irrigation, Navigation, Drinking Water Supply and Water Power Development.
 
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
 a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
 b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
 c) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
 d) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

11 Jul 2023 12:53

Q2. Consider the following Statements regarding the ‘International Court of Justice (ICJ)’:
1. The ICJ is composed of 15 judges, all from different countries who are elected for term of office of 9 years by unga and unsc.
2. ICJ Judges are not eligible for re-election.
3. The seat of the court is at the Peace palace in the Vienna (Austria).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
 a) Only one
 b) Only two
 c) All three
 d) None of the above
 
 

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

04 Jul 2023 17:30

Focus : Constitutional Validity of Article 370 : An Analysis

Ref : J&K's special status: Supreme Court to hear pleas against scrapping of Article 370 from July 11.The Indian Express Dt 04 July 2023.

Join : /channel/mkarthikeyan_polity_governance

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

04 Jul 2023 05:30

MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a ‘kinetic enabler’, the need to harness its potential is significant for better governance. (250 words).

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

04 Jul 2023 04:46

Q4. Consider the following regarding the National Research Foundation(NRF)
1. NRF will forge collaborations among the industry, academia, and government departments and research institutions.
2. In the Governing Board of National Research Foundation the Principal Scientific Adviser as its Ex­ officio President.
3. It will also help in increasing private investment to the state colleges and universities.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None of the above

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

04 Jul 2023 04:44

Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission
Statement-I: National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission was announced as part of the Union Budget 2023-24 with a focus to eliminate sickle cell anaemia by 2047.
Statement-II: The mission entails focus on awareness creation, universal screening of approximately seven crore people in the 0-25 years age group in affected tribal areas.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

03 Jul 2023 17:00

Focus : Temples And Social Justice : Tale of Tamilnadu

Ref : Madras High Court: Caste has no role in appointment of temple priests The Indian Express 27 June 2023

Join : /channel/mkarthikeyan_polity_governance

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

03 Jul 2023 07:06

Q5. Consider the following statements regarding the Assam Rifles:
1. Assam Rifles is one of the six central reserve police forces (CRPFs) under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
2. It is the oldest paramilitary force in India.
3. It is tasked with the maintenance of law and order in the North East along with the Indian Army and also guards the Indo-Myanmar and Nepal border in the region.
How many of the statements given above are incorrect?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

03 Jul 2023 07:04

Q3. Consider the following regarding the Swachh Bharat Mission
1. The second phase of the mission aims to sustain the open defecation free status and work to improve the lives of sanitation workers.
2. The campaign is totally financed by the Government of India alone as a Central Scheme.
3. In rural areas "SBM - Gramin" is financed and monitored through the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
How many of the statements given above are incorrect?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

03 Jul 2023 07:01

Q1. Consider the following regarding the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag
1. The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 2001 provides for the registration and better protection of geographical indications relating to goods in India.
2. It is primarily given to an agricultural, natural product not a manufactured product.
3. This tag is valid for a period of 15 years following which it can be renewed.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

02 Jul 2023 14:30

Join: /channel/mkarthikeyan_polity_governance

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

01 Jul 2023 14:30

Join: /channel/mkarthikeyan_polity_governance