Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

22 Feb 2024 13:31

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

“Environmental consciousness is a responsibility of every individual”. In this context critically examine how important its adaptation is in development framework and policy-making from all levels of governance. (250 words)

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

21 Feb 2024 15:30

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

“A true, independent and liberal democracy cherishes free, fair and impartial elections because it is through them that true democracy is born.” In this regard how significant are election petitions in a democracy? Briefly explain the jurisdiction of the judiciary over election disputes in India with case law. (250 words).

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

21 Feb 2024 06:02

5. Consider the following statements:
 
            1. All government expenditures are incurred from the consolidated  fund of India and no amount can be withdrawn from the Fund without authorization from the Parliament.
            2. The government does not need parliament’s permission to make advances from Public accounts of India.
            3. Contingency fund of India has a fixed corpus of 500 crores, and the government will have to obtain authorization from the parliament later on.
 
Choose the INCORRECT OPTION
 
            a) 1 and 2 only
            b) 2 and 3 only
            c) All the Above
            d) None of the above

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

21 Feb 2024 06:01

3. Consider the following statements:
 
1. The Chief Secretary in a State is appointed by the Governor based on the recommendation of the Union Public Service Commission.
2. The Chief Secretary in a State has a fixed tenure.
 
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

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

21 Feb 2024 06:00

1. Consider the following statements:
 
            1. The "coaching center" includes a center established, run, or administered by any person to provide coaching for any study programme, for more than 50 students.
            2. Education comes under state list, which is transformed from concurrent to state list by 42nd amendment of 1976.
 
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

20 Feb 2024 09:04

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

19 Feb 2024 14:52

5. Consider the following statements:
 
1. Stamp duties are levied by the Central Government, but within the states are collected and appropriated by concerned states.
            2. Stamp duties are listed as entries in all the three lists of 7th schedule.
 
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 14:51

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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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

22 Feb 2024 05:15

MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION:

“Environmental consciousness is a responsibility of every individual”. In this context critically examine how important its adaptation is in development framework and policy making from all levels of governance. (250 words)

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

21 Feb 2024 07:42

Focus : White Paper on Indian Economy

Ref : What the white paper on economy says — and doesn’t ;The Indian Express Dt 09 Feb 2024


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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

21 Feb 2024 06:02

4. Consider the following statements
 
            1. Article 330 of the Indian Constitution provides for reservation of seats for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes in the Lok sabha.
            2. National Commission of Schedule Caste is a constitutional body that works to safeguard the interests of the Scheduled castes under Article 338.
            3. National Commission of Backward classes is the constitutional body formed under Article 338 B by 102nd Constitutional amendment act.
 
Which of the following above statements is/are correct ?
 
            a) 1 and 2 only
            b) 2 and 3 only
            c) 1 and 3 only
            d) 1,2 and 3

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

21 Feb 2024 06:01

2. Consider the following statements about Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA):
 
            1. PFRDA is a statutory body ,which comes under Ministry of Labour.
            2. It is to promote oldage income security by establishing,developing and regulating pension funds.
 
Choose the INCORRECT option
 
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

20 Feb 2024 16:30

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

The minimal trickle-down effect of development policies is one of the hurdles in attaining its objective. In this context analyse the pre-requisite for community participation which enhances the impact of development policies and how it can be measured. (250 words).

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

19 Feb 2024 18:45

Focus : Mediation-Insolvency Dispute Resolution

Ref : Mint Explainer: How mediation can speed up insolvency dispute resolution ; Livemint 19 Feb 2024

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

19 Feb 2024 14:51

4. Consider the following statements:
 
1. NITI Aayog recently released the State's startup ranking for 2022.
2. Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu have been recognised as the best performing states in developing start-up ecosystems.
 
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

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17 Feb 2024 16:31

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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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