Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

20 Mar 2024 18:03

5. Recently, e-Jagriti portal is in news ,it is under which ministry ?
 
a) Ministry of Law and Justice
b) Ministry of Consumer Affairs,food and public distribution
c) Ministry of corporate affairs
d) Ministry of Finance
 

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

20 Mar 2024 18:02

3. Supreme court strikes down the Electoral Bonds scheme as unconstitutional based on which of the following reasons ?
 
            1. It is violative of the RTI under Article 19(1)(a).
            2. It is Violative article 14 ,in which it allows the unlimited corporate contributions.
 
Choose the correct option
 
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

20 Mar 2024 18:01

 
1. Consider the following statements
 
            1. There are three financial parliamentary committees which are set up under the rules of procedure and conduct of business in the Lok sabha.
            2. Parliamentary committees draw their authority from Article 105 and 118 of the constitution of India.
 
Choose the correct answer
 
            a) 1 only
            b) 2 only
            c) Both 1 and 2
            d) Neither 1 nor 2

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

19 Mar 2024 18:36

5. Match the following pairs of provisions borrowed from other countries
 
            1. Judicial review - United Kingdom
            2. DPSP - Ireland
            3. Federation with a strong centre - Australia
            4. Freedom of Trade and commerce - Canada
 
How many above-mentioned pairs are correct ?
 
            a) one pair only
            b) Two pairs only
            c) Three pairs only
            d) All four pairs

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19 Mar 2024 18:34

3. How does Indian Parliamentary democracy differs from British model of democracy
 
            1. Legislation of British Parliament is supreme or soveriegn,whereas in India power of parliament to legislate is limited.
            2. Both in India and Britain, the ministers are legally responsible to the people of 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

19 Mar 2024 18:33

1. Consider the following statements:
 
            1. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is a statutory body.
            2. IRDAI supervises and regulates of overall insurance sector in India.
            3. Bima Sugam -Insurance Electronic Marketplace is a digital public infrastructure that will protect and empower policyholders' interests.
 
Choose the correct option
 
            a) 1 and 2 only
            b) 2 and 3 only
            c) 1 and 3 only
            d) 1, 2 and 3

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19 Mar 2024 13:32

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

Pluralism and democracy are closely intertwined concepts, with each influencing the other significantly. In this context, explore the challenges associated with maintaining pluralism and propose a pathway toward fostering a pluralist civil society (250 words).

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19 Mar 2024 02:44

5. Consider the following statements
 
            1. President ascertains and certifies the net proceeds of any tax or duty.
            2. President of India should meet the qualifications to be a member of the Lok sabha.
            3. The president of India can be removed from office only by a condition of Violation of constitution through the process of impeachment.
 
CHoose the correct option
 
            a) 1 and 2 only
            b) 2 and 3 only
            c) 1 and 3 only
            d) 1,2,3
 

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

19 Mar 2024 02:43

3. Consider the following statements
 
            1. Fair Price shops refers to shops licensed to distribute essential commodities to ration card holders under the Targeted Public Distribution System.
            2. The license for the fair price shops are issued by an order under National food security act, 2013.
            3. The national food security act provides for regulating control of prodiction, supply, distribution and trade of certain commodities in the general public interest.
 
Choose the correct option
 
            a) 3 only
            b) 1 and 3 only
            c) 1 and 2 only
            d) 1 only

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

19 Mar 2024 02:41

1. Consider the following statements related to the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR):
 
            1. It is part of One nation, one student ID initiative
            2. It has a unique and permanent 12 digit ID to every student,consolidating their academic achievements in one place.
            3. It has been created under the aegis of NITI Aayog
 
Choose the correct option
 
            a) 1 and 2 only
            b) 2 and 3 only
            c) 1 and 3 only
            d) 1, 2 and 3

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18 Mar 2024 13:31

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

Given its transformative impact on education, how can the Right to Education (RTE) be effectively strengthened in India? And explain how learning outcomes are framed within the RTE Act. (250 words).

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17 Mar 2024 13:31

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

“Free and fair elections are often described as the lifeblood of democracy, ensuring the will of the people is respected and upheld”. In light of this, critically evaluate the effectiveness of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in safeguarding the integrity of elections. (250 words).

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17 Mar 2024 04:31

Focus : Jal Shakti Abhiyan - Catch the Rain Campaign

Ref : Ministry gives women central role in water conservation campaigns ; The New Indian Express Dt 11 Mar 2024.


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16 Mar 2024 09:35

5. Consider the following statements on 17th Lok Sabha:
1. It was the first ever to function without a Deputy Speaker, a constitutionally mandated position.
2. The average annual sitting days of the 17th Lok Sabha was lesser than the first Lok sabha.

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

16 Mar 2024 09:34

3. Choose the correct statement on Unified Payment Interface (UPI):
1. It was developed by the Reserve Bank of India to promote digital transactions.
2. With UPI, only the domestic payments can be made.

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

20 Mar 2024 18:02

4. Consider the following statements related to Electoral bonds:
 
            1. Any person within India or abroad or a company were eligible to purchase the bond.
            2. It has 100% tax exemption
            3. Only the political parties registered under RPA,1952 which secured at least 1% of votes polled in the last general election to Lok sabha can encash bonds.
 
Choose the correct option
 
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1,2 and 3

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

20 Mar 2024 18:01

2. Consider the following statements
 
            1. The Public Accounts committee (PAC)was introduced in 1937, after the Government of India act of 1935.
            2. PAC is now constituted every year and the chairman of the committee has been from opposition by convention.
            3. It does have authority to prohibit departmental spending.

Choose the correct option
 
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 2 and 3 only

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20 Mar 2024 04:32

MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION:

How is the performance of trial court judges assessed in India? What are the prevailing concerns regarding this assessment, and what measures can be suggested for enhancement? (250 words).

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19 Mar 2024 18:35

4. Consider the following statements
 
            1. The term Gram sabha is not defined anywhere in the constitution of India.
            2. The decisions taken by the Gram sabha cannot be annulled by any other body.
            3. Persons, who are above 21 years of age are the members of Gram sabha.
 
Choose the correct option
 
            a) 1 only
            b) 2 only
            c) 2 and 3 only
            d) 1 and 3 only

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

19 Mar 2024 18:34

2. Consider the following statements:
 
            1. FSSAI is an autonomous statutory body established under the Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006.
            2. It works under the Ministry of consumer affairs, food and public distribution.
            3. FSSAI promotes food fortification and organic food.
 
Choose the correct option
 
            a) 1 and 2 only
            b) 2 and 3 only
            c) 1 and 3 only
            d) 1, 2 and 3 .

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

19 Mar 2024 18:30

Focus : Inter Relation of Violence, homelessness, and women’s mental health

Ref : Violence, homelessness, and women’s mental health ; The Hindu 19 Mar 2024.

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19 Mar 2024 08:04

MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION:

Pluralism and democracy are closely intertwined concepts, with each influencing the other significantly. In this context, explore the challenges associated with maintaining pluralism and propose a pathway toward fostering a pluralist civil society (250 words).

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19 Mar 2024 02:44

4. Which of the following are the powers and functions of the Parliamentary committees ?
 
            1. Reviewing and scrutinising the work of government
            2. Power to summon ministers and officials
            3. Examining the bills
            4. To make recommendations for changes to the bill
 
Choose the correct option
 
            a) 123
            b) 134
            c) 234
            d) All the above

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

19 Mar 2024 02:42

2. Consider the following statements related to PM Surya GHar Muft Bijili Yojana:
 
            1. It aims to light up 1 crore households by providing 300 units of free electricity every month.
            2. Urban local bodies and panchayats shall be incentivised to promote rooftop solar systems.
            3. It provides subsidies directly to people's bank accounts
 
Choose the INCORRECT Option
 
            a) 1 only
            b) 2 and 3 only
            c) 1,2 and 3
            d) none.

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18 Mar 2024 19:00

Focus : High Level Committee Recommendations of One Nation One Election

Ref : Watch | One Nation One Election: what did the panel recommend?; The Hindu 15 Mar 2023

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18 Mar 2024 08:00

MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION:

Given its transformative impact on education, how can the Right to Education (RTE) be effectively strengthened in India? And explain how learning outcomes are framed within the RTE Act. (250 words).

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

17 Mar 2024 06:45

MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION:

“Free and fair elections are often described as the lifeblood of democracy, ensuring the will of the people is respected and upheld”. In light of this, critically evaluate the effectiveness of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in safeguarding the integrity of elections. (250 words).

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

16 Mar 2024 13:31

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

Analyse the growing importance of the stakeholder approach in contemporary development practices and its implications for sustainable progress (250 words).

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16 Mar 2024 09:34

4. Consider the following statements on Tiger reserves in India:
1. Tiger Reserves are notified by the Union Government under the provisions of Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
2. No Tourism is allowed within the correct area of the Tiger reserve.

Choose the correct statement using the following code:

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

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16 Mar 2024 09:33

2. Which of the following is/are considered to be the function of the Parliamentary Committees in Parliament:
1. It keeps vigilance on the part of the Legislature over the actions of the Executive.
2. It reduces the over burden of the legislature.
3. It approves the budget on which the executive acts upon.

How many of the above statement is/are correct?

a. One only
b. Two only
c. All three
d. None