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Q3. Consider the following statements with respect to the Agnipath scheme.
1. It allows patriotic and motivated youth to serve in the Armed Forces for a period of five years.
2. Under the Agnipath scheme, aspirants between the ages of 17.5 years and 23 years will be eligible to apply.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Q1. Consider the following statements, with respect to Raisina Dialogue
1. It is co-hosted by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Observer Research Foundation (ORF).
2. It is India's premier conference on geopolitics and geoeconomics committed to addressing the most challenging issues facing the global community.
3. The first session was held in 2006.
Which of the statements given above is /are correct?
A. 1, 2 only
B. 2, 3only
C. 1,3 only
D. Neither correct
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DAILY MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION
The lack of inter-ministerial coordination and sluggish information sharing creates obstacles that impedes effective governance. – Analyse (250 words)
Q4. Consider the following statements, with reference to Central Vigilance Commission
1.It is a constitutional body under article 282.
2. It exercises superintendence over the functioning of the Delhi Special Police Establishment offences if the crime is committed under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both correct
D. Neither correct
Q2. Which of the following committee is tasked with examine SC status to be accorded to the Dalit Christians and Muslims?
A. Rangarajan Committee
B. Justice K.G. Balakrishnan Commission
C. Justice Mukul Mudgal Committee
D. PK Mohanty Committee
Focus : Safe Harbour Principle and section 79 of IT Act
Ref : Govt rethinking ‘safe harbour’ in Digital India Bill: How this could change internet landscape ; The Indian Express Dt 11 Mar 2023
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DAILY MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION
The idea of a judicial service is expected to help tackle vacancies. However, successive CJIs & many states have opposed the idea. Analyse. (250 words)
Q4. Consider the following statements regarding the Periodic Labour Force Survey.
1. It is prepared by the National Statistical Office (NSO).
2. It includes statistics of both urban and rural levels.
3. As per the report India’s female work participation rate at 57 per cent in 2020-21.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the Global Compact on refugees
1. The Global Compact on Refugees was affirmed by the UN General Assembly (UNGA) for a more predictable and equitable responsibility-sharing.
2. One of its key objectives is to Support conditions in countries of origin for return in safety and dignity
Select the correct information
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. None of the above
D. All of the above
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Focus : The Missing Role of Deputy Speaker- An Analysis
Ref : Why the Absence of Deputy Speaker in Lok Sabha for Nearly 4 Years Sets a Bad Precedent ; The Wire Dt 09 Mar 2023.
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Q4. Consider the following statement about Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI)
1. It is an independent society registered under Societies Registration Act, 1860
2. It is the implementing agency for Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) under Ministry of Health and Family welfare
3. PMBI conducts ‘Bal Mitra Diwas’
Choose the correct option from the below,
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. All of the above
Q2. Jaipur Declaration is related to
A. Safe and secure rail network
B. Preventing future pandemics
C. Future of the Internet
D. Green shipping corridors
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Q2. ‘Nai Chetna-Pahal Badlav Ki’ is a campaign of:
A. Ministry of Education.
B. Ministry of Urban Development.
C. Ministry of Minority Affairs.
D. Ministry of Defence.
Focus : Women Reservation- Long pending Reforms : An Analysis
Ref :BJP must make stand on Women's Reservation Bill clear, should table it in LS in upcoming session: Congress ; The Hindu Dt 10 Mar 2023
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Focus : French constitutional schemes
Ref : India and France have a mature partnership: French Consul General; The Hindu Dt 07 Mar 2023.
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Q5. Consider the following statements about the Delimitation Commission
1.The Delimitation Commission is appointed by the President of India.
2. Under Article 82, the Parliament enacts a Delimitation Act after every Census.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both
D. None
Q3. Who among the following are the members of the recommendatory panel for the appointment of CBI Director?
A. Home Minister
B. Leader of Opposition
C. Chief Justice of India
D. All of the above
Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the Committee on Privileges
1. The Committee is constituted to protect the rights, privileges, and immunities of Parliament and its members.
2. The Committee consists of 10 members from the Lok Sabha.
3. In the Rajya Sabha, the Chairman nominates the chairman of the Committee of Privileges.
Choose the correct answer:
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. All of the above
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Q5. Consider following statements about PM PRANAM:
1. This Scheme is initiated by the Union Ministry of Chemical and Fertilisers of India.
2. It is launched under the GOBAR Dhan scheme.
3. It will incentivise states and union territories to promote alternative fertilisers and the balanced use of chemical fertilisers.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 Only
C. 1 and 3 Only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Q3. Which of the following statements regarding Zonal Council are correct?
1. Zonal councils are created under Zonal councils Act 1956.
2. The act divided the country into five zones (Northern, Central, Eastern, Western and Southern) and provided a zonal council for each zone.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Q1. Consider the following statements, with respect to ‘National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO)
1. It is a national level organisation set up under the Directorate General of Health Services.
2. As per NOTTO new guidelines, an end-stage organ failure patient above 65 years of age is prohibited from registering to receive the organ.
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
DAILY MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION
Criminal Justice system has been in a state of peril. Identify the major issues and suggest policy measures to reform the CJS. (250 words)
Q5. Consider the following statement
1. Workers from unorganised sector are not eligible for Universal Account Number (UAN) currently
2. The term unorganized worker has been defined under the Unorganized Workers' Social Security Act, 2008
3. Enterprise which employs less than ten workers comes under unorganized sector.
Choose the correct option from the below,
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. All of the above
Q3. Consider the following statement about Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)
1. This platform is based on open e-commerce protocol.
2. It is set up by Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade.
3. Microsoft also joined in this platform network
Choose the correct option,
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. All of the above
Q1. Consider following statements about National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
1. It is India’s apex statutory body for disaster management.
2. The primary responsibility for the management of disaster rests with the Central Government
3. Aapada Mitra which is a Central Sector Scheme is implemented by NDMA
Choose the correct option from below,
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. All of the above
DAILY MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION
Lately judicial activism seems to be on a decline in the country with judicial overreach taking the front seat. In light of the statement, evaluate the importance of judicial activism in achieving the ideals of democracy. (250 words)