Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

10 Feb 2024 10:13

MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION:

What is the plenary power of the Supreme Court under Article 142 of the Indian Constitution? Briefly discuss its application and scope with relevant case laws over time. (250 words).

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10 Feb 2024 05:21

4. The Government enacted the Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act in 1996. Which one of the following is not identified as its objective?

a) To provide self-governance
b) To recognize traditional rights
c) To create autonomous regions in tribal areas
d) To free tribal people from exploitation
 

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

10 Feb 2024 05:20

2. Consider the following statements:

1. Interim bail is granted for a short term before the hearing for the grant of regular bail or anticipatory bail.
2. Anticipatory bail can be filed by those who fear arrest for a non-bailable offence.

Choose the correct option

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) BOth 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

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10 Feb 2024 02:30

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09 Feb 2024 16:38

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

Awards honour individual achievements and act as a source of national pride and motivation for future generations. In this context explain the procedure and criteria for the Bharat Ratna award and how it differs from the Padma award. (250 words).

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08 Feb 2024 18:17

5. World Employment and Social Outlook is released by which of the following organisation?

a) World Economic Forum
b) International Monetary fund
c) International Labour Organisation
d) World Bank

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

08 Feb 2024 18:16

3. Consider the following statements:

1. Anti-defection law or the 10th Schedule of the constitution was added by the 54th amendment act,1985.
2. Law allows political parties to merge with or into another party provided at least 2/3rd of its legislators in favour.
3. President of India has absolute power in deciding anti-defection cases.
4. The final decision of the anti-defection cases is not subjected to Judicial review.


How many statements mentioned above are INCORRECT ?

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

08 Feb 2024 18:15

1. Consider the following statements:

1. Appointments of persons to be and the posting and promotion of district judges in any state shall be made by Chief justice of High Court.
2. The Constitution of India doesn't define the term Judicial service.

Choose the correct option

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

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27 Jan 2024 18:39

Focus : One Nation One Election: Against Federalism

Ref : The idea of one nation, one election is against federalism ; The Hindu Dated 23 Jan 2024

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27 Jan 2024 17:30

Q4. Recently, BRICS has extended its membership to a few nations. In relation to that, which of the following nations are the members of BRICS?

1. India
2. South Africa
3. Saudi Arabia
4. Iraq
5. UAE
6. Egypt
7. Ethiopia

Choose the correct option

a) 12345
b) 23567
c) 14567
d) 123567

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

27 Jan 2024 17:29

Q2. Consider the following statements:

1. India is the first country to send XPoSat ,which is an observatory to study astronomical sources.
2. It operates in a Low Earth Orbit at an altitude of about 650 Km.

Choose the correct option

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

27 Jan 2024 15:31

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

School enrolments are rising and becoming more equal in terms of gender, caste gaps. But skill sets of students leave a lot to be desired. In this context discuss some of the strategies for improvement (250 words).

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26 Jan 2024 17:50

Q5. Consider the following statements related to International Court of Justice:

1. It is one of the 6 principal organs of the UN and situated in New York.
2. It was established in 1945 by the Charter of the UN.
3. It consists of 15 judges elected for 5 year terms by UNGA and UNSC.

Choose the correct option

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

26 Jan 2024 17:49

Q3. Consider the following statements:

1. Virtual Digital Assets Service providers (VDA SPs) are involved in activities like converting between digital assets and traditional currencies,transferring digital assets 
2. They are under the ambit of the Anti Money Laundering framework under the Prevention of Money Laundering act,2002.
3. They are required to registered with Financial Intelligence Unit as Reporting entity.
4. Financial Intelligence unit India(FIU IN) directly reports to the MInistry of Home Affairs.

How many above mentioned statements are correct ?

a) One statement only
b) Two statements only
c) Three statements only
d) All Four statements

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

26 Jan 2024 17:48

Q1. Consider the following statements:

1. Payment Infrastructure Development Fund is managed and administered by the Ministry of Finance.
2. It aims to encourage deployment of payment acceptance infrastructure in tier 3 to tier 6 centres.

Choose the correct option using the following code:

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

10 Feb 2024 05:22

5. Consider the following statements

1. Under Article 85, the President from time to time summons each house of the Parliament.
2. Only the Speaker of Loksabha declares the house adjourned sine die when the business of a session is completed.
3. Article 108 of the constitution of India deals with the joint sitting of the Parliament and state legislative assemblies to resolve deadlock.


Choose the correct option

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

10 Feb 2024 05:21

3. Consider the following statements:

1. Coal Controller Organisation (CCO) collects and maintains coal production data of only public sector coal mines in the country.
2. CCO hears any objection to Government's notification relating to acquisition of coal bearing areas.

Choose the correct option

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

10 Feb 2024 05:20

1. Consider the following statements:

1. Article 72 empowers both President of India and the Governor of states to grant pardons, suspend,remit,reprieve,respite or commute a sentence of a person.
2. The President of India cannot exercise his power of pardon independent of the Government.
3. Remission denotes the substitution of one form of punishment for a lighter form.


Choose the correct option

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

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09 Feb 2024 18:34

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08 Feb 2024 18:50

Focus : PVTG into Scheduled Tribes - Protection of Vulnerable Tribal Groups

Ref : Rajya Sabha passes Bills to include Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups of Odisha, A.P. in ST lists ; The Hindu Dt 06 Feb 2024

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08 Feb 2024 18:17

4. Consider the following statements:

1. Only the National party or State party has its own whip in the parliament.
2. Whip is appointed by the Speaker or Chairman and serves as an assistant floor leader.
3. Under 10th Schedule , a political party has a constitutional right to issue a whip to its legislators.
4. The office of 'whip' ,is mentioned neither in the constitution of India nor in the Rules of the House.

How many statements mentioned above are correct 

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

08 Feb 2024 18:15

2. Consider the following statements on International Classification of Diseases (ICD):

1. ICD is the international standard by WHO for systematic recording, reporting,analysis and comparison of mortality and morbidity data.
2. ICD 11 of Module 1 which covers traditional medicine conditions originating in ancient china.
3. ICD doesn't cover India based traditional medicine which is dedicated to Ayurveda,Siddha and Unani.

Choose the correct option

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

28 Jan 2024 04:31

MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION:

Discuss the implications of the newly enacted Post Office Act. Does its unbridled powers of interception lead to the absence of procedural safeguards? Critically examine. (250 words).

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27 Jan 2024 17:31

Q5. Consider the following statements:

1. Reverse flipping is a term used for the trend of overseas startups shifting their domicile to India.
2. Access to deeper pools of venture capital is one of the reasons for Reverse flipping.

Choose the INCORRECT Option

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

27 Jan 2024 17:30

Q3. Consider the following statements:

1. The President of India constituted the 16th Finance Commission based on the provisions of Article 281.
2. The commission is headed by Arvind Panagariya as the chairman.
3. The Commission upon acceptance by the government would cover the period of 5 years commencing April 1,2025

Choose the correct option

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

27 Jan 2024 17:29

Q1. Consider the following statements:

1. MGNREG scheme gives a legal guarantee of 100 days of wage employment in a year to adult members.
2. It provides both skilled and unskilled manual work for willing rural Household members.
3. MGNREGS uses Aadhaar based Payment system (ABPS) which are voluntary in nature for payments.

How many statements mentioned above are correct ?

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

27 Jan 2024 02:30

Focus : Revisiting the Tax Contribution of States

Ref : Tax contribution by States needs to be revisited ; The Hindu Dt 23 Jan 2024

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26 Jan 2024 17:49

Q4. Consider the following statements related to Green Deposits:

1. It is an interest bearing deposit, received by the Regulated Entity for a fixed period.
2. The proceeds of this deposits are earmarked for being allocated towards Green Finance.
3. Green deposits can be denominated in Indian Rupees only.

Choose the correct option

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

26 Jan 2024 17:48

Q2. Consider the following statements:

1. Recently, National Transit Pass System (NTPS)- One Nation One Pass has launched which is under the Ministry of Road ,Transport and Highways.
2. It facilitates the seamless transit of timber, bamboo and other Minor Forest Produce across the country.

Choose the correct option

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

26 Jan 2024 15:31

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

What is the significance of Republic Day in India, and how does it celebrate the values of democracy and unity in diversity? (250 words).

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