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27 Dec 2023 09:01

Focus : National Programme on Anganwadi Cum Creche Initiative

Ref : Government aims to set up 17,000 creches across the country ; The Hindu Dt 22 Dec 2023

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27 Dec 2023 08:59

Q3. Which of the following organisation is the “interim host” of the "loss and damage fund"?

a. United Nations Environmental Programme
b. World Bank
c. Global Environmental Facility
d. Food and Agriculture Organization

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

27 Dec 2023 08:58

Q1. Which of the following best describes the purpose of Paris club?

a. United Nations Security Council reform
b. Promoting free trade across globe.
c. Providing solutions to the payment difficulties to countries.
d. Military grouping in Europe

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

27 Dec 2023 04:30

MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION:

The relationship between morality and the law shapes the legal system. Moral principles have formed the cornerstone upon which the law was built. In this context examine the space for Morality in the rule of law. (250 words).

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26 Dec 2023 13:31

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

To scrutinize the government’s decisions and actions, Members of Parliament ask questions in parliament. However, there have been some concerns over the functionality of the Question Hour. In this context explain the procedure for asking the questions and how important the exercise is.? (250 words).

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26 Dec 2023 10:19

Q4. Consider the following statements:

1. Anganwadi services is a central sector scheme and is implemented by states/UTs.
2. It provides a package of services like, supplementary nutrition, Pre school non-formal education, Immunization etc.,
3.  Anganwadi services provided to all eligible beneficiaries, namely, children in the age group of 0-14 years , pregnant women and lactating mothers through the platform of Anganwadi centres.

How many statements mentioned above are correct?

a) One only
b) Two only
c) All three
d) None

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

26 Dec 2023 10:18

Q2. Consider the following statements:

1. New drugs and clinical trial rules, 2023, aims to replace the use of animals in research, especially in drug testing.
2. New rules authorizes use of non animal and human relevant methods, such as 3D organoids, organs on chip etc., to test the safety and efficacy of new drugs.
3. Prevention of cruelty to animals act,1960, doesnt makes provisions for experiments on animals.

Choose the correct statement using the following code:
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 and 3 only

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26 Dec 2023 04:31

MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION:

To scrutinize the government’s decisions and actions, Members of Parliament ask questions in parliament. However, there have been some concerns over the functionality of the Question Hour. In this context explain the procedure for asking the questions and how important the exercise is.? (250 words).

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23 Dec 2023 13:30

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

Regulatory bodies play a vital role in ensuring a free and fair market. They establish and strengthen standards and ensure consistent compliance with them. Despite certain issues, they are significant for robust governance. Elucidate (250 words).

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23 Dec 2023 10:39

Q4. Consider the following statements regading National Cadet Corps (NCC):

1. It is the largest uniformed youth organisation in the world.
2. It is formed with NCC act of 1948, which is a voluntary organisation recruits cadets from high schools,colleges and universities all over India.
3. NCC comes under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

How many statements mentioned above are INCORRECT ?
a) One statement correct
b) Two statements correct
c) Three statements correct
d) None of the statements

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23 Dec 2023 10:38

Q2. Consider the following statements regarding National Mission on Edible Oils-Oil Palm (NMEO-OP):

1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme, which aims to augment the availability of edible oil in the country by harnessing oil palm area expansion.
2. Scheme provides assistance with planting material, inputs for intercropping, establishment of seed gardens, etc.,
3. Self sufficiency in oil palm production may not be sustainable as the crop is a water guzzling crop with a long gestation period.

How many statements mentioned above are INCORRECT?

a) one statement only
b) Two statements only
c) Three statements only
d) None of the statements

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

23 Dec 2023 04:31

MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION:

Regulatory bodies play a vital role in ensuring a free and fair market. They establish and strengthen standards and ensure consistent compliance with them. Despite certain issues, they are significant for robust governance. Elucidate (250 words).

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22 Dec 2023 13:31

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

Microfinance serves as a cornerstone for financial inclusion and grassroots development in India. In this regard analyse the challenges faced by micro finance Institutions (MFIs) and provide suggestions to overcome the same (250 words).

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22 Dec 2023 09:31

Q4. Consider the following statements on Account Aggregator (AA):
1. It is a type of SEBI regulated entity that helps an individual securely and digitally access and share information.
2. Data cannot be shared without the consent of the individual.

Choose the correct statement using the following code:

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

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22 Dec 2023 09:30

Q2. Consider the statements on Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In):
1. It is the national nodal agency for responding to computer security under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
2. It is exempted from the ambit of the Right to Information Act (RTI), 2005.

Choose the correct statement using the following code:

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

27 Dec 2023 09:01

Q4. Consider the following statements on United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC):

1. It is a multilateral treaty adopted in 1992, after the first assessment report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
2. The Kyoto Protocol is negotiated under the framework of UNFCCC.

Choose the correct statement using the following code:

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

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27 Dec 2023 08:58

Q2. Consider the following statements on Web3:
1. The vision of Web3 tends to be more democratic than today’s online world.
2. Under Web3, there is a greater focus on user privacy, transparency and ownership.

Choose the correct statement using the following code:

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

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27 Dec 2023 05:02

Focus : Housing For Vulnerable Tribal Groups

Ref : Housing for Vulnerable tribal groups: 1st instalment from Centre likely by mid-Jan ;The Indian Express dated 25 Dec 2023

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26 Dec 2023 18:15

Focus : PM AJAY Scheme: An Analysis

Ref :PM-AJAY For Upliftment of SC Community PIB Dt 20 DEC 2023

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26 Dec 2023 10:20

Q5. Consider the following statements:

1. Eco sensitive zone (ESZ) be required to extend for atleast 10 miles from all national parks,wildlife sanctuaries and protected forests across the nation, according to recent supreme court judgement.
2. ESZ are notified by the central government through the Ministry of Environment forests and climate change under the Wildlife protection act,1972.
3. Commercial use of timber, commercial use of water, commercial mining are completely prohibited in ESZ.

How many statements mentioned above are correct ?

a) One statement only
b) Two statements only
c) All Three statements
d) None of the statements

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26 Dec 2023 10:19

Q3. Consider the following statements:

1. Survey of India is the National survey and Mapping organization, which was setup in 1967.
2. It works under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
3. Mullaperiyar dam was constructed during 1887-1895, which is jointly owned, operated and maintained by Kerala and Tamilnadu government.

How many statements mentioned above are INCORRECT ?

a) One statement only
b) Two statements only
c) All the three statements
d) None of the above statements.

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26 Dec 2023 10:17

Q1. Consider the following statements:

1. Rat hole mining method has been used to rescue workers in Uttarkashi Tunnel collapse.
2. National Green Tribunal had banned Rat hole mining in 2014 on grounds of being unscientific and unsafe for workers.
3. If coal mining is done under Mines and Minerals act and Mineral Concession rules,1960, then NGT ban will not be applicable.

Choose the correct option

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

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23 Dec 2023 18:31

Focus : Central Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill 2023

Ref : GSTAT Prez to retire at 70, members at 67, Lok Sabha passes bill ; The Hindu 20 Dec 2023


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23 Dec 2023 10:40

Q5. Consider the following statements:

1. National Oil Spill Disaster contingency Plan (NOSDCP) promulgates by Indian Coast Guard in 1996.
2. It is the apex plan for responding to oil spill disasters in Indian waters and is applicable to shipping,posts and oil industries.
3. Indian Coast Guard is Central Coordinating Authority in India for matters related to Oil spill.

Choose the correct option

a) 1  and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) 1,2,3

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23 Dec 2023 10:39

Q3. Consider the folowing statements:

1. Social Stock Exchange (SSE) can help social enterprises such as Non Profit Organisation or For Profit Social Enterprises, to raise funds from public through stock exchange mechanism.
2. SSE is similar to bonds ,which carry any principal or interest with it.
3. Under SEBI guidelines, to be listed on SSE, social enterprises will have to engage in a social activity out of broad activity which include eradicating hunger poverty malnutrition, promoting healthcare etc.,

Choose the correct option

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

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23 Dec 2023 10:38

Q1. Consider the following statements:

1. A cooperative bank cannot issue equity shares and preference shares.
2. These banks are registered under Cooperative societies act of state concerned or multi state cooperative societies act 2002.
3. RBI cannot interfere in the bank activities and cannot appoint an administrator to manage the normal affairs of the bank.
4. The registration, management, audit and liquidation are governed by RBI under Banking Regulation Act,1949.

How many statements mentioned above are correct ?

a) one statement only
b) Two statements only
c) Three statements only
d) All the four statements

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22 Dec 2023 18:15

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22 Dec 2023 09:32

Q5. The term coseismic ionospheric perturbations (CIP) is seen in news. Which of the following best describes CIP?

a. The hole in ionosphere due to ozone removal
b. The ionospheric fluctuations due to earth magnetic field
c. Reflection in the ionosphere due to earthquake.
d. The fluctuations in the ionosphere due to Gravitational waves.

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22 Dec 2023 09:31

Q3. Consider the following statements on Ninth schedule:
1. The ninth schedule of the Constitution provides laws immunity from judicial review.
2. Only the state of Tamil Nadu has reservation based on caste above 50 percent.

Choose the correct statement using the following code:

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

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22 Dec 2023 09:30

Q1. Consider the following statements on Delimitation Commission:
1. It fixes the limits or boundaries of territorial constituencies in a country.
2. In India, the Delimitation Commissions have been constituted only 4 times.
3. The orders of the commission have the force of law and cannot be called in question before any court.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

a. Only one
b. Only two
c. All three
d. None