Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

15 May 2024 03:47

1. Consider the following statements on Preventive detention:
1. The Indian Constitution makes it mandatory for preventive detention laws to form advisory boards.
2. The Advisory board review detention orders every year to see whether there was sufficient cause for detention or not.

Which of the above statement is/are correct?

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

14 May 2024 09:05

Focus : An Overview of Smart Cities Mission

Ref : An overview of the Smart Cities Mission | Explained ; The Hindu Dt 13 May 2024.

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13 May 2024 17:13

5. Consider the following statements on Water management in India:
1. It was listed in the state list under schedule seven of the Indian Constitution.
2. Goal 6 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is to ‘ensure availability and sustainable 
management of water and sanitation for all’.

Which of the above given statement is/are correct?

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

13 May 2024 17:12

3. Bima Sugam is related to which of the following?

a. Universal immunization Programme
b. Online insurance marketplace
c. Health insurance for unorganised sector
d. Generic medical shops.

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

13 May 2024 17:11

1. Consider the following statements on AI:
1. India AI mission was launched by the Union Government for ten years to encourage the Development of Artificial intelligence in India.
2. The startups, academia, researchers, and industry will be given access to the AI supercomputing infrastructure established under the India AI Mission.

Which of the above statement is/are correct?

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

13 May 2024 03:30

Focus : The Fraying of the Model Code of Conduct : An Analysis

Ref : The fraying of the model code of conduct ; The Hindu Dt 11 May 2024.

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11 May 2024 18:45

Focus : World Migration Report 2024 - An Analysis

Ref : India received $111 billion in remittances in 2022: World Migration Report 2024 ; The Hindu Dt 09 May 2024.

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

11 May 2024 16:50

4. Consider the following statements on Betting and gambling:
1. Betting and Gambling are listed in the state list of schedule seven of Indian Constitution.
2. The Public Gambling Act of 1867, a central legislation, specifically prohibits the operation or management of public gambling establishments.

Which of the above statement is/are correct?

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

11 May 2024 16:49

2. Consider the following statements on e waste in India:
1. The management of e-waste is carried under the frame work of E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016.
2. The above rules mandates the Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) producers for the absolute prohibition of lead, mercury and other hazardous substances.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

11 May 2024 16:31

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

Analysing digitalisation through the lens of governance and last-mile service delivery reveals a troubling pattern of over-dependence on technology. Critically examine the statement (250 words).

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11 May 2024 13:03

Focus : Primacy To Human Development

Ref : Giving primacy to human development ; The Hindu Dt 09 May 2024.

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10 May 2024 05:30

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

Given India’s emerging prominence as a pivotal centre for international trade, the progression towards a globalised legal framework appears inescapable. Analyse the recent initiatives undertaken to integrate the Indian legal system into the global arena and assess their consequential impact. (250 words).

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

10 May 2024 03:55

4. Which of the following state is the first to have a law for the welfare of gig workers?

a. Karnataka
b. Tamil Nadu
c. Kerala
d. Rajasthan.

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

10 May 2024 03:54

2. Consider the following statements:
1. Recently, a new set of amendments to India’s Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2024 was made which defines the biodegradable plastics.
2. Both Biodegradable plastic and compostable plastic are the same as per the above rules.

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

09 May 2024 19:14

MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION:

Given India’s emerging prominence as a pivotal center for international trade, the progression towards a globalized legal framework appears inescapable. Analyse the recent initiatives undertaken to integrate the Indian legal system into the global arena and assess their consequential impact. (250 words).

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14 May 2024 14:32

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

What are the primary challenges India faces on its path to becoming a developed nation by 2047? And, discuss the pivotal policies that could be implemented to accelerate progress towards gender parity in socio-economic outcomes (250 words).

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

14 May 2024 05:30

MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION:

What are the primary challenges India faces on its path to becoming a developed nation by 2047? And, discuss the pivotal policies that could be implemented to accelerate progress towards gender parity in socio-economic outcomes (250 words).

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

13 May 2024 17:13

4. Consider the following statements:
1. The Electronically Transmitted Postal Ballot System (ETPBS) is developed by the Election Commission of India and implemented in line with the existing Postal Ballot System.
2. Postal Ballot will be transmitted through Electronic means to the voters outside their originally assigned voting constituency.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

13 May 2024 17:12

2. Which of the following organisation funds the Financing Agrochemical Reduction and Management Programme – or FARM Programme?

a. World Bank
b. Asian Development Bank
c. NABARD
d. Global Environment Facility.

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13 May 2024 10:31

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

“Our nation is defined by its people, not by its borders. We count on our civil servants to uphold this spirit and serve with integrity, dedication and empathy.” In light of the statement critically examine the role of civil servants in India (250 words).

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12 May 2024 10:31

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

The twin objectives of high economic growth and reduction of inequality can only be achieved with improvements in human development and poverty reduction. Critically examine the statement. (250 words).

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11 May 2024 16:51

5. Consider the following statements on Technology Development Board (TDB):

1. It is a statutory body established under the Technology Development Board Act, 1995 to promote development and commercialization of indigenous technology and adaptation.
2. It provides equity capital or intrest free loans to industrial concerns and financial assistance to research and development institutions.

Which of the above statement is/are correct?

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

11 May 2024 16:50

3. Consider the following statements on Forced labour:
1. Indian Constitution explicitly prohibits forced labour.
2. India is one of the signatory to the Convention number 189 of the International Labour Organisation.

Which of the above given statement is/are correct?

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

11 May 2024 16:48

1. Consider the following statements on Total fertility rate:
1. The Indian fertility rate is falling and is under 2 in 2021.
2. The reducing fertility rate and longer life expectancy pose a challenge to Indian social security and health care.

Which of the above statement is/are correct?

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

11 May 2024 13:06

Focus : Primacy To Human Development

Ref : Giving primacy to human development ; The Hindu Dt 09 May 2024.

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11 May 2024 06:30

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

How does the Single nodal agency (SNA) impact policy implementation in India? critically assess its implications for the equilibrium of federal authority and the financial dynamics between India’s central and state governments. (250 words).

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

10 May 2024 03:56

5. Consider the following statements on the World Happiness Report 2024:
1. This report was released by the World economic forum.
2. Finland topped the list of the happiest countries in the world with Afghanistan at the bottom.

Which of the above given statement is/are correct?

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

10 May 2024 03:55

3. Consider the following statements:
1. A worker not a member of ESIC or EPFO is called an unorganized worker.
2. eShram portal is envisaged that in future all the social security benefits to unorganized workers will be availed through this portal.

Which of the above given statement is/are correct?

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

10 May 2024 03:54

1. The Signals Technology Evaluation and Adaptation Group (STEAG) is seen in news and is related to which of the following?

a. Universal Service Obligation Fund
b. Inter-governmental organisation for technology collaboration
c. Developing communication technologies for defence.
d. Companies having 5G technologies

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

08 May 2024 17:11

5. Recently,Bharatiya Adim Jati Sevak Sanghathan,i.e) Centre for preservation and promotion of tribal culture and heritage has been inaugurated in which state ?
 
a) Chhatisgarh
b) Madhya pradesh
c) Jharkhand
d) Orissa