Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

08 Feb 2024 18:15

1. Consider the following statements:

1. Appointments of persons to be and the posting and promotion of district judges in any state shall be made by Chief justice of High Court.
2. The Constitution of India doesn't define the term Judicial service.

Choose the correct option

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

27 Jan 2024 18:39

Focus : One Nation One Election: Against Federalism

Ref : The idea of one nation, one election is against federalism ; The Hindu Dated 23 Jan 2024

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27 Jan 2024 17:30

Q4. Recently, BRICS has extended its membership to a few nations. In relation to that, which of the following nations are the members of BRICS?

1. India
2. South Africa
3. Saudi Arabia
4. Iraq
5. UAE
6. Egypt
7. Ethiopia

Choose the correct option

a) 12345
b) 23567
c) 14567
d) 123567

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

27 Jan 2024 17:29

Q2. Consider the following statements:

1. India is the first country to send XPoSat ,which is an observatory to study astronomical sources.
2. It operates in a Low Earth Orbit at an altitude of about 650 Km.

Choose the correct option

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

27 Jan 2024 15:31

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

School enrolments are rising and becoming more equal in terms of gender, caste gaps. But skill sets of students leave a lot to be desired. In this context discuss some of the strategies for improvement (250 words).

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26 Jan 2024 17:50

Q5. Consider the following statements related to International Court of Justice:

1. It is one of the 6 principal organs of the UN and situated in New York.
2. It was established in 1945 by the Charter of the UN.
3. It consists of 15 judges elected for 5 year terms by UNGA and UNSC.

Choose the correct option

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

26 Jan 2024 17:49

Q3. Consider the following statements:

1. Virtual Digital Assets Service providers (VDA SPs) are involved in activities like converting between digital assets and traditional currencies,transferring digital assets 
2. They are under the ambit of the Anti Money Laundering framework under the Prevention of Money Laundering act,2002.
3. They are required to registered with Financial Intelligence Unit as Reporting entity.
4. Financial Intelligence unit India(FIU IN) directly reports to the MInistry of Home Affairs.

How many above mentioned statements are correct ?

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

26 Jan 2024 17:48

Q1. Consider the following statements:

1. Payment Infrastructure Development Fund is managed and administered by the Ministry of Finance.
2. It aims to encourage deployment of payment acceptance infrastructure in tier 3 to tier 6 centres.

Choose the correct option using the following code:

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

26 Jan 2024 09:04

MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION:

What is the significance of Republic Day in India, and how does it celebrate the values of democracy and unity in diversity? (250 words).

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25 Jan 2024 04:45

MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION:

Fast-track courts (FTCs) were established to expedite the disposal of long-pending cases. However, recent reports suggest that FTCs are experiencing increased pendency, similar to normal courts. In this regard, analyse the issues associated with the functioning of FTCs. (250 words).

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

24 Jan 2024 17:39

Q4. Consider the following statements:

1. Lantana Camara is the native species of India, which is an ornamental plant.
2. It serves as a keystone species in around 40% of India's tiger range.

Choose the correct option

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

24 Jan 2024 17:37

Q2. Consider the following statements:

1. Tribunals are quasi judicial body aims to reduce case load of judiciary or to bring in subject expertise for technical matters.
2. Tribunals follow the principles of natural justice ,hence, they are not vested with powers of civil court.
3. One can appeal the Tribunal's orders in the High court itself.
4. Tribunal subjected to High court jurisdiction can  direct in framing of policy by government.

How many statements mentioned above are INCORRECT ?

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

24 Jan 2024 13:31

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

How do intersectionality factors affect women’s workforce participation and socio-economic outcomes? Critically examine the effect of intersectionality in Labour Force Participation. (250 words).

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23 Jan 2024 18:15

Focus : FCRA Cancellation and Issues with NGO's

Ref : Why was FCRA registration for several NGOs cancelled? | Explained ; The Hindu Dt 23 Jan 2024


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23 Jan 2024 17:12

Q4. Consider the following statements:

1. Tokenisation refers to replacement of actual credit and debit card details with an alternate code.
2. Card on File Tokenisation (CoFT) will provide cardholders with additional choice to tokenise their cards for multiple merchant sites.

Choose the correct option

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

28 Jan 2024 04:31

MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION:

Discuss the implications of the newly enacted Post Office Act. Does its unbridled powers of interception lead to the absence of procedural safeguards? Critically examine. (250 words).

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

27 Jan 2024 17:31

Q5. Consider the following statements:

1. Reverse flipping is a term used for the trend of overseas startups shifting their domicile to India.
2. Access to deeper pools of venture capital is one of the reasons for Reverse flipping.

Choose the INCORRECT Option

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

27 Jan 2024 17:30

Q3. Consider the following statements:

1. The President of India constituted the 16th Finance Commission based on the provisions of Article 281.
2. The commission is headed by Arvind Panagariya as the chairman.
3. The Commission upon acceptance by the government would cover the period of 5 years commencing April 1,2025

Choose the correct option

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

27 Jan 2024 17:29

Q1. Consider the following statements:

1. MGNREG scheme gives a legal guarantee of 100 days of wage employment in a year to adult members.
2. It provides both skilled and unskilled manual work for willing rural Household members.
3. MGNREGS uses Aadhaar based Payment system (ABPS) which are voluntary in nature for payments.

How many statements mentioned above are correct ?

a) One statement only
b) Two statements only
c) Three statements only
d) None of the above statements.

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

27 Jan 2024 02:30

Focus : Revisiting the Tax Contribution of States

Ref : Tax contribution by States needs to be revisited ; The Hindu Dt 23 Jan 2024

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26 Jan 2024 17:49

Q4. Consider the following statements related to Green Deposits:

1. It is an interest bearing deposit, received by the Regulated Entity for a fixed period.
2. The proceeds of this deposits are earmarked for being allocated towards Green Finance.
3. Green deposits can be denominated in Indian Rupees only.

Choose the correct option

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

26 Jan 2024 17:48

Q2. Consider the following statements:

1. Recently, National Transit Pass System (NTPS)- One Nation One Pass has launched which is under the Ministry of Road ,Transport and Highways.
2. It facilitates the seamless transit of timber, bamboo and other Minor Forest Produce across the country.

Choose the correct option

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

26 Jan 2024 15:31

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

What is the significance of Republic Day in India, and how does it celebrate the values of democracy and unity in diversity? (250 words).

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

25 Jan 2024 13:31

MAINS MAINS Q&A:

Fast-track courts (FTCs) were established to expedite the disposal of long-pending cases. However, recent reports suggest that FTCs are experiencing increased pendency, similar to normal courts. In this regard, analyse the issues associated with the functioning of FTCs. (250 words).

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

24 Jan 2024 17:39

Q5. Consider the following statements:

1. Ammonia is a colourless and pungent gas.
2. Ammonia composed of Carbon di oxide and Hydrogen.
3. It is produced in the human body and is commonly found in soil.
4. It is very corrosive and damages human cells.

How many statements mentioned above are correct ?

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

24 Jan 2024 17:38

Q3. Consider the following statements:

1. Government Securities is a tradable issued by central or state governments, which acknowledges the government's debt obligation.
2. In Government Securities Lending (GSL) transactions, treasury bills also eligible for lending / borrowing.

Choose the correct option

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

24 Jan 2024 17:37

Q1. Consider the following statements:

1. Bharatmala Pariyojana features satellite mapping of corridors  to identify upgradation requirement.
2. It also includes technology based automated traffic surveys of more than 1500 points.
3. It features origin - destination study of freight movement across 600 districts.

Choose the correct option

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

24 Jan 2024 04:31

MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION:

How do intersectionality factors affect women’s workforce participation and socio-economic outcomes? Critically examine the effect of intersectionality in Labour Force Participation. (250 words).

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

23 Jan 2024 17:12

Q5. Consider the following statements:

1. National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) is an statutory body which oversees accounting standards and Auditing profession in India.
2. NFRA comes under the Ministry of Finance as an independent department.

Choose the correct option using the following code:

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

23 Jan 2024 17:12

Q3. Consider the following statements:

1. Mission Karmayogi focuses on development of functional, behavioural and technological competencies for New India.
2. Mission Karmayogi has been launched under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
3. Good Governance Day is celebrated on 26th December in honour of former Prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Choose the correct option

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