Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

19 Feb 2024 14:51

3. Consider the following statements:
 
            1. The Finance Commission is a Constitutionally mandated body under Article 270 of the constitution.
            2. The chairman of 1st and 15th Finance commissions are K.C.Neogy and NK Singh respectively.
            3. Finance commission lays down the measures to improve the finances of states to supplement the resources of panchayats and municipalities.
 
Choose the correct option
 
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

19 Feb 2024 14:50

1. Consider the following statements
 
            1. Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) is a citizen led survey offering insights into rural India's children's education.
            2. It is done by the Ministry of Education.
            3. It collects information about enrollment in pre-school and school for children in the age group of 3 to 16.
 
 
Choose the correct option
 
a) 1 and 2  only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

18 Feb 2024 13:30

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

Despite large-scale food safety programmes, improvement in the nutritional status of the population has been sluggish and micro-nutrient deficiencies have increased. In this context critically examine the status of nutrition in India. (250 words).

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

18 Feb 2024 10:39

4. Consider the following statements:
 
            1. Digi Yatra uses facial recognition technology to make terminal entry and security clearance at the airport.
            2. It is introduced by the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Digi yatra foundation.
            3. It results in lower cost operations and also enables the automatic digital processing of flyers.
 
Choose the correct option
 
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1,2 and 3

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

18 Feb 2024 10:38

2. Consider the following statements:
 
            1. MPLADS scheme is launched under the Ministry of Panchayati raj.
            2. It is a central sector scheme ,which is used for the creation of durable community assets in areas of drinking water , education etc.,
            3. The funds of MPLADS are non-lapsable in nature.
            4. District authority must inspect atleast 10% of all work under implementation every year.
 
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

18 Feb 2024 04:31

MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION:

Despite large-scale food safety programmes, improvement in the nutritional status of the population has been sluggish and micro-nutrient deficiencies have increased. In this context critically examine the status of nutrition in India. (250 words).

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

17 Feb 2024 13:31

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

How does the power of Judicial review time and again promote voter rights and preserve the purity of elections? Explain the recent judgement on electoral bonds and its implications for the free and fair conduct of elections in India (250 words).

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

17 Feb 2024 02:01

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

How does the Attorney General of India balance the constitutional and governmental interests in shaping the law? What are the challenges and dilemmas faced by the Attorney General of India in upholding the rule of law and the public interest? (250 words).

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16 Feb 2024 11:31

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

Collaborative efforts with NGOs are vital for building a more inclusive, equitable and developed society. In this context examine the role of NGOs in improving development indicators. (250 words).

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

15 Feb 2024 04:34

5. The Parliament of India acquires the power to legislate on any item in the state list in the national interest if a resolution to that effect is passed by the:

a) Lok sabha by a simple majority of its total membership.
b) Lok sabha by a majority of not less than two-thirds of its membership.
c) Rajya Sabha by a simple majority of its total membership.
d) Rajya sabha by majority of not less than two-thirds of its members present and voting

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

15 Feb 2024 04:33

3. Global Gender Gap report has been released by which of the following organisation?

a) UNESCO
b) World Economic Forum
c) UN - ECOSOC
d) United Nations Development Programme

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

15 Feb 2024 04:32

1. Consider the following statements:

1. There is a steep decline in the Poverty Headcount ratio from 2013 to 2022.
2. Headcount ratio is the percentage of a population that falls below the poverty line.
3. National Multidimensional poverty Index is released by NITI Aayog based on NFHS data.

Choose the correct option

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

14 Feb 2024 13:31

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

What is experiential learning fostered as significant for the challenges and opportunities of the changing world? And in what ways does the New Education Policy in India embrace this approach? (250 words).

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

13 Feb 2024 19:15

5. Consider the following statements:

1. Absolute Poverty is defined from the social perspective that is living standard compared to the economic standards of population living in surroundings.
2. Poverty line estimation in India is based on the consumption expenditure and not on the income levels
3. As per the Rangarajan Committee report, the poverty line is estimated as Monthly per capita expenditure of Rs.1407 in Urban areas and Rs.972 in rural areas.


Choose the correct option

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

13 Feb 2024 19:14

3. Consider the following statements:

1. The Enforcement Directorate is an organisation tasked with enforcing economic laws and combating economic crimes in India.
2. The Enforcement Directorate comes under the Ministry of Home affairs.

Choose the correct option

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

19 Feb 2024 14:50

2. Consider the following statements:
 
            1. PM-Kisan scheme is to supplement the financial needs of small and marginal farmers by procuring various inputs related to agriculture and allied activities.
            2. It is a central sector scheme with 100% funding from the Government of India.
            3. The definition of a family for the scheme is husband, wife and minor children.
            4. Under the scheme , income support of 10000 per year in three equal installments is provided to all land holding farmer families.
 
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

18 Feb 2024 16:30

Focus : Menstruation - Trivialising the Women Empowerment Movement

Ref : A demand that could hamper gender equality; The Hindu 15 Feb 2024

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

18 Feb 2024 10:39

5. Consider the following statements:
1. The Ministry of Home affairs is responsible for regulating Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) FCRA in India.
2. FCRA was enacted during the Emergency in 1976 amid apprehensions that foreign powers were interfering in India.
 
Choose the correct option
 
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

18 Feb 2024 10:38

3. Global Cooperation Barometer (GCB) 2024 measures the current state of global cooperation along its five pillars. It is released by
 
a) Institute of Economics and Peace
b) Oxfam International
c) World Economic Forum
d) Institute of Management and development

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

18 Feb 2024 10:37

 
1.  Recently, the "Inequality Inc" report was published by which of the following organisation?
 
   a) Oxfam international
   b) World Economic Forum
   c)  United Nations Development Programme
   d) Institute of Economics and Peace

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

17 Feb 2024 16:31

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

17 Feb 2024 04:30

MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION:

How does the power of Judicial review time and again promote voter rights and preserve the purity of elections? Explain the recent judgement on electoral bonds and its implications for the free and fair conduct of elections in India (250 words).

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

16 Feb 2024 16:30

Focus : Hike in Minimum Pension : Issues and Concerns

Ref : Pension Concerns ; The Hindu Dt 15 Feb 2024

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16 Feb 2024 08:40

Focus : Places of Worship : An Unsettling Judicial Silence

Ref : Places of worship and an unsettling judicial silence ; The Hindu Dt 16 Feb 2024

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

15 Feb 2024 04:33

4. Consider the following statements

STATEMENT I
The effective majority of the House means more than 50% of the effective strength of the house, where the vacancies are not deducted.
 
STATEMENT II
For removal of the Vice President and Speaker of lok sabha, an effective majority is needed.

Choose the correct option

a) Statement I and II are correct, Statement I is the correct explanation for statement II. 
b) Statement I and II are correct, Statement I is not the correct explanation for statement II.
c) Statement I is correct, statement II is incorrect.
d) Statement I is incorrect and statement II is correct. .

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

15 Feb 2024 04:32

2. Consider the following statements:

STATEMENT I
Article 129 of the constitution conferred on the Supreme court has the power to punish contempt of itself.
STATEMENT II
The Contempt of Court has no statutory backing in India, as it is mentioned in the Constitution.

Choose the correct option

a) Statement I and II are correct, Statement I is the correct explanation for statement II. 
b) Statement I and II are correct, Statement I is not the correct explanation for statement II.
c) Statement I is correct, statement II is incorrect.
d) Statement I is incorrect and statement II is correct.

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

15 Feb 2024 02:30

Focus : Collegium and transfer of High court Judges

Ref : Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Transfer Of 3 High Court Judges ; The Hindu 14 Feb 2023

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

14 Feb 2024 04:31

MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION:

What is experiential learning fostered as significant for the challenges and opportunities of the changing world? And in what ways does the New Education Policy in India embrace this approach? (250 words).

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

13 Feb 2024 19:15

4. Consider the following statements:

1. The Central Government makes the appointment of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
2. He/She holds the office for a period of 5 years or up to 65 years, whichever is earlier.
3. The CAG is removed from the office on like grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court.

How many above mentioned statements are INCORRECT ?

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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

13 Feb 2024 19:13

2. Consider the following statements:

1. Article 19(1)(e) of Constitution of India ,makes Foreigners cannot claim the right to reside in India.
2. Article 19 is the absolute freedom of right in the Constitution of India. 

Choose the correct option

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