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31 Jan 2025 13:49

3. Consider the following statements on Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY):
1. It aims to enhance the per capita consumption of fish.
2. Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY) is a Central Sector Sub-scheme of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).

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

31 Jan 2025 13:48

1. Consider the following statements:
1. Transgenders are considered as the third gender in India and they have their right to identify their own gender.
2. The Special Marriage Act, 1954 recognises the same-sex marriages.

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 Jan 2025 04:34

MAINS MODEL Q&A

What is the role of child rights commissions in India, and what challenges affect their functioning? Discuss recent judicial interventions and suggest measures to enhance their effectiveness. (250 words).

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16 Jan 2025 03:35

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

Critically analyse the provisions of the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025. Highlight its strengths and shortcomings in ensuring individual privacy and promoting business innovation. Suggest measures for improving its effectiveness. (250 words).

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13 Jan 2025 17:43

5. Consider the following statements on the usage of plastics in India:
1. India banned the use of certain single-use plastics.
2. The Extended producer responsibility (EPR) is implemented under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016.

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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13 Jan 2025 17:41

3. Consider the following statements on Indian Agriculture:
1. India has the third largest arable land in the world.
2. Directorate of Plant Protection Quarantine and Storage (DPPQS) makes the phytosanitary inspection, treatment, certification etc. to promote safe trade.

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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13 Jan 2025 17:40

1. Consider the following statements:
1. RHUMI-1 is the India's first reusable hybrid rocket.
2. It was developed by the Indian Space Research 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

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12 Jan 2025 05:04

MAINS MODEL Q&A

"Critically examine the implications of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) on the criminal justice system in India. How does the application of UAPA distort the legal process, and what reforms are necessary to address its misuse?" (250 words).

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11 Jan 2025 05:34

MAINS MODEL Q&A

Discuss the gender disparity in India’s workforce and the economic implications of women's underrepresentation in the labour market. Critically analyse the case for introducing a 50% reservation for women in government jobs as a potential solution. (250 words).

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10 Jan 2025 01:20

5. Consider the following statements on India's nuclear program:
1. It is a five-stage plan to use nuclear power to reduce the country's reliance on fossil fuels.
2. India is not a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

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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10 Jan 2025 01:20

3. Consider the following statements on Criminalisation of politics:
1. The prevalence of Criminalisation in politics is lower after the post-LPG when compared to the pre-LPG era.
2. Election candidates can only be disqualified upon conviction and not upon the framing of criminal charges.

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 Jan 2025 01:19

1. Consider the following statements on Regional Rural Banks (RRBs):
1. These are Government owned banks providing banking and financial services to rural and semi-urban areas.
2. The concept of Priority sector lending is not applicable to RRB.

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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08 Jan 2025 18:12

Focus ; Prevelance of Manual Scavenging practice and Death of Sanitation Workers ; An Analysis

Ref : NHRC concerned at death of sanitation workers despite steps to eradicate manual scavenging ; The Hindu Dated 06 Jan 2024.

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08 Jan 2025 11:01

4. Consider the following statements:
1. ASEAN is the largest trading partner of India.
2. The ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) is a free trade agreement (FTA) that aims to liberalize tariffs on over 100% of products traded between the two regions.

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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08 Jan 2025 11:00

2. Consider the following statements on Nutrition in India:
1. Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) has been extended with around Rs 12 lakh crore to increase the ambit of food security in India.
2. All the Fair Price Shops have been transferred into Jan Poshan Kendras.

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

31 Jan 2025 13:48

2. Consider the following statements on Kisan Credit Card (KCC):
1. Farmers can avail credit facilities for non-farm activities.
2. It provides credit to fishers for their capital needs.

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 Jan 2025 10:01

Focus : Lateral Entry Scheme and Present Political Stagnation : An Analysis

Ref : Govt’s lateral entry scheme: Politics stalled it, now case awaits legal process ;The Hindu 28 Jan 2025.

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29 Jan 2025 06:35

MAINS MODEL Q&A

Critically analyse the key strategies proposed for achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in India. How can the integration of technology and human resources contribute to addressing the challenges of providing equitable and quality healthcare in a country with a vast and diverse population? (250 words).

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15 Jan 2025 13:34

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

Discuss the potential advantages and challenges of implementing simultaneous elections. Additionally, analyses alternative approaches to address the constant electoral cycles in India. (250 words).

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13 Jan 2025 17:42

4. The National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) is located in which of the following state?

a. Punjab
b. Gujarat
c. Andhra Pradesh
d. Maharashtra

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13 Jan 2025 17:41

2. Consider the following statements on National Space Day:
1. It is celebrated to commemorate the successful landing of the 'Vikram' Lander on the surface of the Moon.
2. The maiden National Space Day was celebrated in 2024.

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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13 Jan 2025 05:07

MAINS MODEL Q&A

Critically analyse the decline in school enrolments in India as per the latest Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) focusing on the causes, implications, and impact of changes in data collection methodology. How does this trend challenge the effectiveness of India's educational policies? (250 words).

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11 Jan 2025 18:58

Focus : SC Recent Stake on Same Sex Marriages; An Analysis

Ref : Supreme Court rejects review of its same-sex marriage judgment ; The Hindu Dt 09 Jan 2024

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10 Jan 2025 17:00

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

Critically analyse the systemic challenges and barriers faced by marginalized communities in accessing the Public Distribution System (PDS). Evaluate the broader implications of these issues for the implementation of India’s National Food Security Act (NFSA) and the country's pursuit of food justice. (250 words).

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10 Jan 2025 01:20

4. Consider the following statements on International Criminal Court:
1. It investigates and where warranted, tries individuals charged with the gravest crimes of concern to the international community.
2. India is a signatory the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.

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 Jan 2025 01:19

2. Consider the following statements on Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR):
1. It was established after the green revolution.
2. It is the apex body for co-ordinating, guiding and managing research and education in agriculture including horticulture, fisheries and animal sciences in the entire country.

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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09 Jan 2025 04:34

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

Examine the functioning of the Collegium system in India, highlighting its evolution, strengths, weaknesses, and the potential reforms necessary to ensure an independent judiciary. Discuss the implications of the recent changes made to the Collegium process and the constitutional challenges it faces. (250 words).

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08 Jan 2025 11:02

5. With which of the following country does India have the 2+2 Dialogue?

a. France
b. Japan
c. South Korea
d. Brazil

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

08 Jan 2025 11:01

3. Consider the following statements on the status of Polio in India:
1. India is yet to introduce the inactivated polio vaccine (IPV).
2. India switched in 2016 from trivalent to bivalent oral polio vaccine.

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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08 Jan 2025 10:59

1. Consider the following statements on Child Welfare Committees:

1. It was established under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015.
2. The Committee shall function as a Bench of Magistrates and is the final authority in cases of child care.

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