Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

28 Dec 2022 09:27

Q4. Consider the following regarding Ni-kshay Mitras initiative

1)It is started under Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan.

2)It aimed to eliminating TB by 2030

Choose the correct answer

a)1 only

b)2 only

c)Both

d)None

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

28 Dec 2022 09:23

Q2. Consider the following regarding NHRC

1) The chairman and members are appointed by the President on the recommendations of a four-member committee consisting of the Prime Minister as its head, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and home minister

2)There removal of the members follow UPSC members removal procedure

Choose the correct answer

a) 1 only

b)2 only

c)Both

d)None

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

28 Dec 2022 04:30

DAILY MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION

“Centrally Sponsored Schemes are just boutique in nature with ‘dubious’ outcomes”- Examine. Do you think CSS needs re-examination with increasing grievances of states towards it?

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

27 Dec 2022 09:25

Q5. Which of the following is correct regarding the Cooperative Societies?

1)The right to form cooperative societies as a fundamental right (Article 21).

2)The 95th Constitutional Amendment Act 2011 added a new Part IX-C to the Constitution titled "The Co-operative Societies" (Articles 243-ZH to 243-ZT).

Select the correct statement

A)1 only

B)2 only

C)Both 

D)None

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

27 Dec 2022 09:18

Q3. Consider the following statements regarding Equal Access to Green Card for Legal Employment( EAGLE) Act of 2022 USA.
1.Green card, issued to immigrants, allows them to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis.
2.It was the regressive move for the H-1B specialty occupation visa program and for Indians.

a) 1 only
b ) 2 only
c) None
d) both

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

27 Dec 2022 09:12

Q1. With the Ad hoc Judges consider the following

1) The President of India can appoint a judge of a High Court as an ad hoc Supreme Court judge for a limited time

2)He/she can do so without consulting with the Chief Justice of the High Court in question.

Select the correct one.
a)1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both
d)None

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

20 Dec 2022 04:30

DAILY MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION
Amid the growing rhetoric of strengthening cooperative federalism in India, it is useful to pause from time to time and review the actual progress. Present a detailed view on the current state of cooperative federalism in India.

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

17 Dec 2022 02:30

Ref: Public servants can be found guilty of graft on circumstantial proof: Supreme Court, The Hindu 16 Dec 2022.

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

16 Dec 2022 12:30

Ref: Curbing individualism in public health, The Hindu, Dt. 13 Dec 2022.

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

16 Dec 2022 06:12

Q3. Consider the following Statements regarding the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.
1. Due diligence must be followed by intermediaries, including social media intermediaries.
2. The Rules have been framed under section 87 (2) of the Information Technology Act, 2000.
Select the correct Statement using the code given below.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. both
D. none

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

16 Dec 2022 06:10

Q1. Consider the following statements with respect to Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojana
1. It is a central sponsored scheme with 100% grant from the Government of India under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs
2. The main objective of this scheme is to achieve integrated socio-economic development of selected villages through convergence approach
3. It aims at mitigating gaps and providing basic infrastructure in villages with significant tribal population in convergence with funds available under different schemes in Central Scheduled Tribe Component
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. All the above

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

15 Dec 2022 14:31

Ref: On amending the cooperative societies Act, The Hindu Dt. 12 Dec 2022.

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

15 Dec 2022 02:30

Ref: NCBC functioning without Vice-Chair and members for nearly 10 months, The Hindu dt. 12 Dec 2022.

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

14 Dec 2022 13:30

REF: The Hindu- DEC 2- Explained | How do personality rights protect celebrities?

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

14 Dec 2022 07:41

Q3. Consider the following statements regarding State Human Rights Commission (SHRC):
1. It can inquire into violation of human rights only in subjects mentioned in the State List.
2. It cannot inquire into cases suo moto.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

28 Dec 2022 09:25

Q3. With reference to Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Amendment Act, 2019 consider the following

1)It has provision of speedy trial through special courts in this type of cases.

2)There are no provision of death penalty only life imprisonment

Choose the correct answer

a)1 only

b)2 only

c)Both

d)None

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

28 Dec 2022 09:20

Q1. Consider the following statements with respect to the powers of the Governor of a State:

1. The governor can summon, prorogue and dissolve the State Assembly.

2. The Governor can adjourn the sittings of the State Assembly.

3. The Governor addresses the first session of the Legislative Assembly after elections.

4. The Governor causes the annual budget in the State Assembly.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

a)1 and 2

b)1, 3 and 4

c)2 and 3

d)2 and 4

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

27 Dec 2022 14:30

Reference: Mental health helpline gets 20,000 calls in two months; The Hindu 25-12-2022

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

27 Dec 2022 09:23

Q4. With regards to Scheme for Promotion of Sports among Persons with Disabilities consider the following statements

1) Implementing by Ministry of Social justice and empowerment

2)It aims to give grants for the differently abled persons who are holding accreditation at District, State and National level competitions.

Select the incorrect

A) 1 only

B)2 only

C)Both

D)None

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

27 Dec 2022 09:17

Q2. Consider the following regarding conditions for Declaring a Party ‘National’.

1)It is ‘recognised’ in four or more states.

2)If its candidates have secured at least 4% of total valid votes in at least 4 states (in latest Lok Sabha or Assembly elections) and the party has at least 2 MPs in the last LS polls.

3)If it has won at least 2% of the total seats in the LS from at least 4 states.

Select the incorrect one

A)1,2 only

B)2,3 only

C)1,3 only

D)All of the above

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

27 Dec 2022 06:07

DAILY MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION
“The reasons for demanding creation of smaller states are multi-dimensional” – Critically examine the objective in creation of smaller states for better governance.

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

19 Dec 2022 03:55

DAILY MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION
Regionalism has been a threat to national integrity and Unity. Has India’s federal polity been successful in addressing regionalism? Critically assess.

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

16 Dec 2022 13:30

16 DEC 2022 Dialy MCQ

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

16 Dec 2022 06:12

Q4. Consider the following about MGNREGA
1. Launched in 2005 by the Ministry of Rural development.
2. The primary objective of the scheme is to guarantee 100 days of employment to 1 adult member of rural households willing to do public work-related unskilled manual work.
Select the Correct
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both
D. None

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

16 Dec 2022 06:11

Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the Employee Pension Scheme
1. Employee's Pension Scheme (EPS) was introduced in the year 1995 with the main aim of helping employees in the organized sector.
2. The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) administers the system, which assures that employees receive a pension after they reach the age of 60.
Select the Correct answer
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both
D. None

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

16 Dec 2022 03:32

Reference: Union Home Ministry evades direct reply on Ladakh’s inclusion under Sixth Schedule of Constitution; The Hindu 13-12-2022.

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

15 Dec 2022 04:30

DAILY MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION
Discuss upon the constitutional, institutional and operational aspects of Centre-State relations and their implications for internal security.

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

14 Dec 2022 14:30

14 DEC 2022 Daily MCQ

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

14 Dec 2022 07:42

Q4. Which of the following is a function of the Finance Commission?
(a) To make recommendations to the PM on the distribution between the Union and the States of the net proceeds of taxes.
(b) To make recommendations to the Council of Ministers on the principles which should govern the grants-in-aid of the revenues of the States out of the Consolidated Fund of India.
(c) To make recommendations to the President on the measures needed to augment the Consolidated Fund of a State to supplement the resources of the Panchayats in the State on the basis of the recommendations made by the Finance Commission of the State.
(d) All of the above are the functions of the Commission.

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

14 Dec 2022 07:41

Q2. Consider the following statements:
1. Right to Information Act of 2005 provides for the creation of State Information Commission at state level.
2. The Chief Information Commissioner and Information Commissioners both at the central and state level hold office for a term of three years.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) both
(d) none