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01 Oct 2024 20:21

Focus : Defamation Proceedings and Political Disputes : An Analysis

Ref : SC stays criminal defamation proceedings against Arvind Kejriwal and Atishi The Hindu Dt 30 Sep 2024.

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30 Sep 2024 13:27

5. The Pench Tiger Reserve has launched an advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) system for early detection of forest fires. This tiger reserve was located in which of the following state?

a. Uttar Pradesh
b. Maharashtra
c. Assam
d. Madhya Pradesh

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30 Sep 2024 13:26

3. Consider the following statements on International Solar Alliance (ISA):
1. It is guided by its ‘Towards 1000’ strategy which aims to mobilise USD 1,000 billion of investments in solar energy solutions by 2030.
2. The ISA was conceived as a joint effort by India and the United States of America.

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

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30 Sep 2024 13:25

1. Consider the following statements on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs):
1. It accounts for 90% of businesses in the global economy.
2. It accounts for more than 50 percent of the Gross Value Added in the Indian economy.

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

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28 Sep 2024 17:53

Focus : A Case of Karnataka- Withdrawal of General Consent For CBI

Ref : Karnataka withdraws general consent for CBI probe in all cases ; The New Indian Express Dt 27 Sep 2024.

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28 Sep 2024 05:23

5. The "Migration and Development Brief" report is released by which of the following organisation?

a. World Bank
b. United Nations
c. International Monetary Fund
d. World Trade Organisation

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28 Sep 2024 05:22

3. The Space MAITRI mission, which focuses on debris management and sustainability is a collaboration between India and which of the following country?

a. United States of America
b. France
c. Japan
d. Australia

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28 Sep 2024 05:21

1. Consider the following statements on the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB):
1. It is a statutory body established under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.
2. The National Policy on Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances is based on the Directive Principles of State policy.

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 .

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26 Sep 2024 13:44

Focus : The Law Against Child Pornography- SC Interpretation : An Analysis

Ref : How Supreme Court strengthened the law against child pornography ;The Indian Express Dt 24 Sep 2024

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26 Sep 2024 03:48

4. Consider the following statements on the World Craft City (WCC) tag:
1. It was bestowed upon cities by the World Crafts Council (WCC).
2. Srinagar was the first Indian city to be recognised as the craft city in India.

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

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16 Aug 2024 17:20

5. Consider the following statements on Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs:
1. It is a part of the Department of Revenue.
2. The Union Finance Minister is the ex-officio Chairperson of this Board.

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

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16 Aug 2024 17:18

3. Consider the following statements on Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC):
1. It is a platform-centric digital commerce model.
2. It makes the e-Commerce more inclusive and accessible for consumers.

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

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16 Aug 2024 17:17

1. Consider the following statements on the Press Council of India:
1. It is a statutory quasi-judicial autonomous body.
2. The Chairman by convention is a retired judge of the Supreme Court of India.

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

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14 Aug 2024 18:31

5. Consider the following statements on Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR):
1. It is a statutory body established under the provisions of an act of Parliament.
2. It comes under the Ministry of Education.

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

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14 Aug 2024 18:29

3. Consider the following statements on the World Health Assembly:
1. It is the decision-making body of WHO.
2. It appoints the Director general of WHO.
3. This year, the World health assembly was held at New Delhi.

Which of the above given statement is/are correct?

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

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30 Sep 2024 19:41

Focus : Data Protection Vs RTI : Red Flag of NITI Aayog

Ref : Govt ignored Niti red flag that data protection law could weaken RTI ; The Indian Express Dt 29 Sep 2024.

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30 Sep 2024 13:26

4. Consider the following statements on the Parliamentary Privilege:
1. It safeguards the freedom, the
authority and the dignity of Parliament.
2. They do not exempt the
members from the obligations to the society which apply to other citizens.

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

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30 Sep 2024 13:25

2. Consider the following statements on Financial Stability Report (FSR):
1. It is an annual publication with contributions from all financial sector regulators.
2. This report was released by the Ministry of Finance on the previous day of the Union Budget.

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

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29 Sep 2024 05:29

Focus : Lokayuktas- Functional Analysis

Ref : RTI activist sceptical of fair probe by Lokayukta in the MUDA case against Siddaramaiah ; The Hindu Dt 26 Sep 2024.

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28 Sep 2024 05:32

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

“When separation of powers takes a hit, Threats to independent and empowered institutions must be resisted.” Critically examine the statement (250 words).

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28 Sep 2024 05:23

4. Consider the following statements on Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF):
1. It is a statutory body established under the provisions of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) Act.
2. It foster a culture of research and innovation throughout India’s universities.

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 .

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28 Sep 2024 05:22

2. Consider the following statements on rights during National emergency:
1. The right to move the Supreme court for enforcement of rights for the protection in respect of conviction for offence can only be suspended during external aggression.
2. Restriction on freedoms under Article 19 could be made only on the grounds of war or external aggression.

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

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27 Sep 2024 20:54

Focus : UAPA Act : SC Directions on Government- An Analysis

Ref : 14-day timeline to give sanction under UAPA is mandatory, not discretionary: SC ; The Hindustan Times 24 Sep 2024

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26 Sep 2024 03:49

5. Consider the following statements on oath in Indian Parliament:
1. It is a constitutional requirement with significant implications.
2. Members cannot participate in the proceedings of Parliament or assume their duties until they have taken this oath.

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

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16 Aug 2024 20:31

Focus : Political Parties and Serious Crimes : Need For Judicial Clarity

Ref : Parties, serious crimes and the need for judicial clarity ; The Hindu Dt 12 Aug 2024.

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16 Aug 2024 17:19

4. Consider the following statements on the‘Five Eyes’ alliance:
1. It is an Intergovernmental organisation established to protect environmental degradation.
2. India is a member of this alliance.

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

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16 Aug 2024 17:18

2. Consider the following statements on the "Carbon Credit Trading Scheme":

1. The Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act, 2022 empowers the Union Government to “Specify Carbon Trading Scheme”.
2. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency is the administrator for this scheme.

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

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16 Aug 2024 08:11

Focus :ILO aid of eliminating Child Labour ; An Analysis

Ref : ILO to help eliminate child labour, forced work in cotton fields ; The Hindu Dt 13 Aug 2024.

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14 Aug 2024 18:30

4. Consider the following statements Global Soil Partnership:
1. The Global Soil Partnership was established under the UNFCCC framework in 1993.
2. This partnership was hosted by Food and Agriculture Organization.

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 .

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14 Aug 2024 18:29

2. Which of the following International organisation manages the International Comparison Program (ICP)?

a. United Nations Development Programme
b. World Bank
c. World Trade Organisation
d. World Economic Forum