Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

26 Dec 2023 04:31

MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION:

To scrutinize the government’s decisions and actions, Members of Parliament ask questions in parliament. However, there have been some concerns over the functionality of the Question Hour. In this context explain the procedure for asking the questions and how important the exercise is.? (250 words).

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

23 Dec 2023 13:30

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

Regulatory bodies play a vital role in ensuring a free and fair market. They establish and strengthen standards and ensure consistent compliance with them. Despite certain issues, they are significant for robust governance. Elucidate (250 words).

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

23 Dec 2023 10:39

Q4. Consider the following statements regading National Cadet Corps (NCC):

1. It is the largest uniformed youth organisation in the world.
2. It is formed with NCC act of 1948, which is a voluntary organisation recruits cadets from high schools,colleges and universities all over India.
3. NCC comes under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

How many statements mentioned above are INCORRECT ?
a) One statement correct
b) Two statements correct
c) Three statements correct
d) None of the statements

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

23 Dec 2023 10:38

Q2. Consider the following statements regarding National Mission on Edible Oils-Oil Palm (NMEO-OP):

1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme, which aims to augment the availability of edible oil in the country by harnessing oil palm area expansion.
2. Scheme provides assistance with planting material, inputs for intercropping, establishment of seed gardens, etc.,
3. Self sufficiency in oil palm production may not be sustainable as the crop is a water guzzling crop with a long gestation period.

How many statements mentioned above are INCORRECT?

a) one statement only
b) Two statements only
c) Three statements only
d) None of the statements

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

23 Dec 2023 04:31

MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION:

Regulatory bodies play a vital role in ensuring a free and fair market. They establish and strengthen standards and ensure consistent compliance with them. Despite certain issues, they are significant for robust governance. Elucidate (250 words).

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

22 Dec 2023 13:31

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

Microfinance serves as a cornerstone for financial inclusion and grassroots development in India. In this regard analyse the challenges faced by micro finance Institutions (MFIs) and provide suggestions to overcome the same (250 words).

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

22 Dec 2023 09:31

Q4. Consider the following statements on Account Aggregator (AA):
1. It is a type of SEBI regulated entity that helps an individual securely and digitally access and share information.
2. Data cannot be shared without the consent of the individual.

Choose the correct statement using the following code:

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

22 Dec 2023 09:30

Q2. Consider the statements on Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In):
1. It is the national nodal agency for responding to computer security under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
2. It is exempted from the ambit of the Right to Information Act (RTI), 2005.

Choose the correct statement using the following code:

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

22 Dec 2023 04:31

MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION:

Microfinance serves as a cornerstone for financial inclusion and grassroots development in India. In this regard analyse the challenges faced by micro finance Institutions (MFIs) and provide suggestions to overcome the same (250 words).

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

21 Dec 2023 13:31

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

Social security is the key to the long-term social and economic development of the country. Despite development, India faces many challenges. In this context examine India’s initiatives and legislation on social security. (250 words).

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

21 Dec 2023 05:02

Q4. Which of the following state conducts Kambala race in India?

a) Kerala
b) Andhra Pradesh
c) Telangana
d) Karnataka

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

21 Dec 2023 05:01

Q2. Consider the following statements:

1. Global Digital Public Infrastructure Repository (GDPIR), has developed by Ministry of Electronics and Information technology, is a comprehensive resource hub, pooling essential lessons and expertise from G20 members.
2. Social Impact Fund is envisioned as a government led multi stakeholder initiative to fast track Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) implementation in global south.
3. DPI is seen as critical enabler of digital transformation and is helping to improve public service delivery at scale.

How many statements mentioned above are correct ?

a) One statement only
b) Two statements only
c) All the three statements
d) None of the statements

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

21 Dec 2023 04:30

MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION:

Social security is the key to the long-term social and economic development of the country. Despite development, India faces many challenges. In this context examine India’s initiatives and legislation on social security. (250 words).

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20 Dec 2023 04:34

Q5. Recently Tantalum is in news, what does it mean ?

a) It is a new species of music frog in the Namdapha- kamlang landscape of Arunachal pradesh.
b) It is a rare metal found in the sutlej river sand in punjab.
c) It is a rare species among insects found in western ghats.
d) It is a new chemical resistant bacteria found in the oil riggs of Mumbai.

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

20 Dec 2023 04:33

Q3. Consider the following statements related to Karmayogi prarambh:

1. The programme aims to provide all the necessary details related to government policies for newly appointees recruited through Rozgar Melas.
2. It is an online orientation programme under the Prime Minister's Office.
3. This programme doesn't fall under Mission karmayogi, as it is administered by Ministry of personnel, public grievances and pensions.

Choose the correct option using the following code:

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

23 Dec 2023 18:31

Focus : Central Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill 2023

Ref : GSTAT Prez to retire at 70, members at 67, Lok Sabha passes bill ; The Hindu 20 Dec 2023


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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

23 Dec 2023 10:40

Q5. Consider the following statements:

1. National Oil Spill Disaster contingency Plan (NOSDCP) promulgates by Indian Coast Guard in 1996.
2. It is the apex plan for responding to oil spill disasters in Indian waters and is applicable to shipping,posts and oil industries.
3. Indian Coast Guard is Central Coordinating Authority in India for matters related to Oil spill.

Choose the correct option

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

23 Dec 2023 10:39

Q3. Consider the folowing statements:

1. Social Stock Exchange (SSE) can help social enterprises such as Non Profit Organisation or For Profit Social Enterprises, to raise funds from public through stock exchange mechanism.
2. SSE is similar to bonds ,which carry any principal or interest with it.
3. Under SEBI guidelines, to be listed on SSE, social enterprises will have to engage in a social activity out of broad activity which include eradicating hunger poverty malnutrition, promoting healthcare etc.,

Choose the correct option

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

23 Dec 2023 10:38

Q1. Consider the following statements:

1. A cooperative bank cannot issue equity shares and preference shares.
2. These banks are registered under Cooperative societies act of state concerned or multi state cooperative societies act 2002.
3. RBI cannot interfere in the bank activities and cannot appoint an administrator to manage the normal affairs of the bank.
4. The registration, management, audit and liquidation are governed by RBI under Banking Regulation Act,1949.

How many statements mentioned above are correct ?

a) one statement only
b) Two statements only
c) Three statements only
d) All the four statements

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

22 Dec 2023 18:15

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

22 Dec 2023 09:32

Q5. The term coseismic ionospheric perturbations (CIP) is seen in news. Which of the following best describes CIP?

a. The hole in ionosphere due to ozone removal
b. The ionospheric fluctuations due to earth magnetic field
c. Reflection in the ionosphere due to earthquake.
d. The fluctuations in the ionosphere due to Gravitational waves.

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

22 Dec 2023 09:31

Q3. Consider the following statements on Ninth schedule:
1. The ninth schedule of the Constitution provides laws immunity from judicial review.
2. Only the state of Tamil Nadu has reservation based on caste above 50 percent.

Choose the correct statement using the following code:

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

22 Dec 2023 09:30

Q1. Consider the following statements on Delimitation Commission:
1. It fixes the limits or boundaries of territorial constituencies in a country.
2. In India, the Delimitation Commissions have been constituted only 4 times.
3. The orders of the commission have the force of law and cannot be called in question before any court.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

a. Only one
b. Only two
c. All three
d. None

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

22 Dec 2023 02:50

Focus : Suspension of MP's : An Analysis

Ref : LS suspends 2 more Opposition members as protest continues ; The Hindu Dt 21 Dec 2023

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

21 Dec 2023 05:02

Q5.Consider the following statements:

1. Sangai Deer natural habitat is Keibul Lamjao National Park, which is in Rajasthan.
2. IUCN status of Sangai deer is Critically Endangered and protected under Schedule I of Wildlife Protection Act,1972.

Choose the correct statements

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

21 Dec 2023 05:02

Q3.Consider the following statements:

1. RBI has launched Investor Risk Reduction Access (IRRA) platform at Bombay Stock Exchange.
2. IRRA platform has been developed to reduce risks faced by investors in eventuality of technical glitches at the trading member's end.
3. It is available to trading members supporting internet based trading and security trading through wireless technology for their investors.

Choose the correct option

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

21 Dec 2023 05:01

Q1. Recently, Silkyara tunnel collapsed in Uttarkhand, in light of this consider he following statements.

1. In India, worker's safety is covered under the Occupational Safety, health and Working conditions code (OSHWCC) 2020, which covers workers employed in establishments with atleast 20 workers or more.
2. Civil courts can hear matters under OSHWCC, and all this code covers all branches of economic activity.
3. India had ratified ILO convention on Occupational safety and Health convention,1981.

How many statements mentioned above are INCORRECT?

a) One statement only
b) Two statements only
c) All the three statements
d) None of the statements

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

20 Dec 2023 13:30

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

Fast-track courts (FTCs) are special courts set up with the mandate of disposing of long-pending cases. But it has fallen short. In this regard analyse the efficacy of justice delivery mechanisms under Fast Track courts. (250 words).

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

20 Dec 2023 04:34

Q4. Which of the following organisation has launched the Commission to foster Social connection?

a) UNESCO
b) UNICEF
c) WHO
d) UN-ECOSOC

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

20 Dec 2023 04:33

Q2. Recently, Bihar cabinet passes resolution requesting the centre to grant Special Category Status (SCS). Consider the following statements relating to that.

1. SCS was introduced in 1975 on the recommendations of 3rd Finance commission to benefit certain disadvantaged states with preferential treatment.
2. The grants for SCS were based on the Gadgil formula, presently 11 states have SCS.
3. Presently, no more states can be given SCS since the 15th Finance Commission effectively removed the concept of SCS.
4. Central government provides 90% of the funds in centrally sponsored schemes for SCS and other provisions were added in the Constitution of India from Article 371.

How many statements mentioned above are correct ?

a) One statement only
b) Two statements only
c) Three statements only
d) All the four statements