Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan
20 Jun 2025 12:06
Q6. With reference to India’s Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act (CLNDA), 2010, consider the following statements:
1. The Act strictly limits nuclear liability only to the operator and fully exempts suppliers from all forms of liability.
2. Section 17(b) of the CLNDA provides a statutory right of recourse to the operator against the supplier in case of defective equipment or substandard services.
3. India’s domestic law on nuclear liability fully aligns with the Convention on Supplementary Compensation (CSC), particularly with respect to supplier liability.
How many of the above statements is correct?
(A) Only one statement
(B) Only two statements
(C)All three statements
(D) None of the above
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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan
20 Jun 2025 12:04
Q4.Consider the following statements regarding the 2027 Census of India:
1. The reference date for the 2027 Census is uniformly set as March 1, 2027 for all states and Union Territories in India.
2. The Census process is governed by the Census Act, 1948, which empowers the Registrar General of India to issue necessary notifications.
3. Even the Census notification is issued, States are allowed to modify administrative boundaries until the House Listing phase begins.
Which of the above statements is correct?
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 3 only
(D) All of the above
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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan
20 Jun 2025 12:02
Q2. Consider the following statements with respect to Census 2026-27 and its implications:
1. The last time castes other than Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes were counted in a national census was in the year 1951.
2. The upcoming Census is expected to influence the delimitation of parliamentary constituencies, which has been frozen since the 84th Constitutional Amendment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan
20 Jun 2025 10:32
MAINS MODEL Q&A:
"The opacity of the in-house procedure in addressing judicial misconduct raises critical concerns over judicial accountability in India." Discuss the implications of such internal mechanisms on public trust and constitutional governance. (250 words)
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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan
19 Jun 2025 21:18
Focus; Microfinance Reforms; An Analysis
Ref ;Microfinance reforms ; The financial Express Dt 18 June 2025
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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan
19 Jun 2025 04:32
MAINS MODEL Q&A:
Discuss the significance of recent poverty and inequality estimates in India and examine their implications for evidence-based policymaking in the context of data reliability and survey methodologies. (250 words)
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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan
18 Jun 2025 17:00
MAINS MODEL Q&A:
In light of recent electoral controversies, critically analyse the systemic vulnerabilities affecting electoral integrity in India. How can institutional and procedural reforms in the functioning of the Election Commission of India restore public faith in democratic processes? (250 Words).
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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan
15 Jun 2025 16:31
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Discuss the rationale for using the number of electors instead of population as the basis for delimitation of Parliamentary Constituencies in India. Examine its implications on federal equity, electoral representation, and constitutional values. (250 words)
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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan
15 Jun 2025 15:40
Q2. Consider the following statements regarding Electoral Reforms in India:
1. The Representation of the People Act, 1950 deals with qualifications and disqualifications of Members of Parliament and State Legislatures.
2. The Election Commission can cancel elections in cases of booth capturing under powers granted by Article 324 of the Constitution.
3. The Supreme Court declared Section 8(4) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 unconstitutional, resulting in immediate disqualification of convicted legislators.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan
13 Jun 2025 05:32
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Discuss the significance of institutional autonomy in higher education in the context of democratic governance and knowledge generation. Critically examine the recent global trends that threaten this autonomy and suggest measures to safeguard it. (250 words)
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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan
12 Jun 2025 07:54
Q2. With reference to the Assam government’s decision to issue arms licenses to select indigenous communities in border areas, consider the following statements:
1. The Arms Act, 1959 allows group-based licensing for communities identified as vulnerable by State governments.
2. The Supreme Court of India declared the Salwa Judum initiative — which involved arming civilian groups — unconstitutional and violative of fundamental rights.
3. Delegating arms licenses to specific communities in vulnerable areas strengthens the principles of cooperative federalism and local empowerment.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan
20 Jun 2025 14:34
MAINS MODEL Q&A:
The recent circular from the Ministry of Finance proposes stricter evaluation, financial caps, and sunset clauses for Central schemes, including demand-driven schemes like MGNREGA. Discuss the implications of these measures on fiscal prudence, cooperative federalism, social welfare delivery, and administrative efficiency. (250 words)
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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan
20 Jun 2025 12:05
Q5. Consider the following statements regarding the "in-house procedure" used by the Indian higher judiciary for judicial accountability:
1. The in-house procedure is a judicially evolved mechanism under which only judges of constitutional courts can inquire into allegations of misconduct against fellow judges, without public disclosure requirements.
2. The in-house procedure is a statutory mechanism laid down under the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, and mandates public disclosure of inquiry reports.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan
20 Jun 2025 12:03
Q3. Assertion (A): The implementation of the Women’s Reservation Act, 2023, is delayed despite being passed by the Parliament.
Reason (R): The Act mandates that reservation of one-third seats for women in Parliament and State Assemblies will take effect only after the completion of the next Census and delimitation exercise.
Choose the correct option from below,
(A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(C) A is true, but R is false
(D) A is false, but R is true
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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan
20 Jun 2025 12:01
Q1. With reference to the legal principles governing the registration and quashing of FIRs in India, consider the following statements:
1. As per Section 171(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), an FIR must include material facts that constitute a cognizable offence.
2. The High Courts can exercise inherent powers under Section 528 of the BNS to quash FIRs, but only after a chargesheet is filed.
3. In State of Haryana v. Bhajan Lal (1992), the Supreme Court laid down specific conditions under which FIRs can be quashed even if the allegations are accepted at face value.
Which of the statements is correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 3 only
(D) 1 and 3 only
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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan
19 Jun 2025 14:32
MAINS MODEL Q&A:
In light of recent judicial responses to controversial speech, critically examine the role of the judiciary in upholding the constitutional right to free speech. How can courts better align with democratic principles in managing speech-related litigations? (250 words)
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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan
15 Jun 2025 20:40
Focus ; Global Gender Gap Report 2025 - An Analysis
Ref ; India ranked 131 of 148 nations on Global Gender Gap Index 2025; The Times of India 12 June 2025.
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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan
15 Jun 2025 18:34
Weekly MCQ compilation
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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan
15 Jun 2025 15:41
Q3. Choose the correction option
Assertion (A): The policy of arming select indigenous civilian groups in Assam violates the constitutional principles of equal protection and may lead to state-sanctioned vigilantism.
Reason (R): Under the Arms Act, 1959 and Arms Rules, 2016, the issuance of arms is permitted only to individuals after stringent vetting, not to socially or ethnically identified groups.
Which one of the following is correct?
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan
15 Jun 2025 15:39
Q1. Choose the correct option
Assertion (A): India has extended a USD 50 million Treasury Bill rollover to the Maldives under a G2G arrangement as part of its strategic engagement and economic support framework.
Reason (R): Treasury Bills are long-term debt instruments issued by the Government of India through the RBI to support infrastructure financing in neighboring countries.
A. Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is correct, but R is incorrect.
D. A is incorrect, but R is correct.
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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan
12 Jun 2025 07:55
Q3. Choose the correct option from below:
Assertion (A): The admission of women cadets into the National Defence Academy (NDA) creates a viable path for them to eventually become Chiefs of Defence Services in India.
Reason (R): The Supreme Court’s 2020 judgment granted women Permanent Commission only in the Medical Corps of the Armed Forces.
Options:
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan
12 Jun 2025 07:54
Q1. With reference to the conduct of Assembly bypolls and revision of electoral rolls in India, consider the following statements:
1. The Election Commission of India has the discretion to revise the electoral rolls prior to a by-election as per the provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1950.
2. The process of special summary revision is legally used to include new voters and remove names of the deceased or those who have migrated.
3. The revision of electoral rolls for bypolls is mandatory before every by-election under Article 324 of the Constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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