Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

02 Mar 2024 01:18

4. Consider the following statements related to Government amends central civil services (pension) rules ,2021:
 
            1. Female employees or pensioners grant family pension to their eligible child after their own demise,instead of their spouse.
            2. After all eligible children cease to be eligible for family pension, it will become payable to the widower until his death or remarriage, whichever occurs first.
 
Choose the correct option
 
            a) 1 only
            b) 2 only
            c) Both 1 and 2
            d) Neither 1 nor 2

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

02 Mar 2024 01:17

2.Consider the following statements:
 
            1. Article 27 gives freedom to manage religious affairs.
            2. 42nd constitutional amendment added the word secular to the Preamble of the Constitution.
            3. India adopts the negative concept of secularism,where the principle of non-interfernce of state in the matters of religion.
 
Choose the correct option
 
            a) 1 only
            b) 2 only
            c) 3 only
            d) 1,2,3

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

01 Mar 2024 14:31

Focus: Nationhood and Diversity

Ref: Indian nationhood thrives amid diversity, The Pioneer 23 Feb 2024

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

01 Mar 2024 04:30

MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION:

How can the Open Government Data (OGD) Platform India improve transparency and accountability? Analyse the benefits and challenges of implementing the Open Government Data Platform.” (250 words).

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

01 Mar 2024 02:25

4. Consider the following statements
 
            1. National Assessment and Accreditation Council is an autonomous institution of UGC for quality assurance in the functioning of primary to HIgher education institutions.
            2. UGC accords recognition to HEIs under the UGC act 1956.
 
 
Choose the correct option
 
            a) 1 only
            b) 2 only
            c) BOth 1 and 2
            d) Neither 1 nor 2

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

01 Mar 2024 02:23

2. Consider the following statements related to access to justice using technology
 
            1. SUVAS, assists the court in improving efficiency in judicial processes.
            2. SUPACE , is an AI system that can assist in the translation of judgements into regional languages.
            3. Digital Supreme court Reports (Digi SCR ) will make supreme court judgements available to citizens of country free of cost in an electronic format
 
Choose the correct answer
 
            a) 1 only
            b) 2 only
            c) 3 only
            d) 1,2,3

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

29 Feb 2024 15:31

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

Examine the causes and consequences of the digital divide in relation to e-governance initiatives in India. Illustrate your arguments with concrete examples. Suggest feasible and effective solutions to overcome the digital divide and promote e-governance in India. (250 words)

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

29 Feb 2024 11:00

MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION:

Examine the causes and consequences of the digital divide in relation to e-governance initiatives in India. Illustrate your arguments with concrete examples. Suggest feasible and effective solutions to overcome the digital divide and promote e-governance in India. (250 words)

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

28 Feb 2024 12:30

Focus: MINIMUM SUPPORT PRICE POLICY IN INDIA

Ref: Farmers Protest | No short-term solutions for the MSP logjam, Deccan Herald 28 Feb 2024

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

28 Feb 2024 01:15

4. Consider the following statements:
 
            1. The 1955 Bandung conference laid the foundations for the Non-Alignment movement.
            2. Former Indian Prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru was one of the founders of the Non-alignment movement.
            3. After the United nations, NAM is the second largest grouping of nations.
 
Choose the correct options
 
            a) All the above
            b) 2 and 3 only
            c) 1 and 2 only
            d) 1 and 3 only

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

28 Feb 2024 01:14

2. Consider the following statements
 
            1. Surrogacy (Regulation ) act,2021 allows only altruistic surrogacy and prohibits commercial surrogacy.
            2. A woman can act as a surrogate only once in her lifetime.
            3. A couple must not have any living child ,when they are going through the process of surrogacy.
 
 
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

27 Feb 2024 15:46

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

“Microfinance plays a crucial role in promoting financial inclusion and grassroots development in India. In light of this, what are the challenges encountered by Microfinance Institutions (MFIs), and how can these challenges be addressed effectively?” (250 words).

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

26 Feb 2024 17:52

4. Consider the following statements
 
            1. Right to Information Act, 2005 mandates timely response to citizen requests for government information.
            2. Salary, allowances and other service conditions of the chief information commissioner shall be prescribed by the parliament
            3. As an exception to the act,office of CJI does not come under RTI.
 
Choose the correct answer
 
            a) 1 only
            b) 2 only
            c) 3 only
            d) None of the above

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

26 Feb 2024 17:51

2. Consider the following statements:
 
            1. Article 15 (5) empowers the State to reserve seats for SCs and the STs in admission to educational institutions including private educational institutions, whether aided or unaided by the State.
            2. Article 330 establishes the National Commission for the Scheduled Castes.
            3. Article 47 requires the State ‘to promote with special care the educational and economic interests of the weaker sections of the people, and, in particular, of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes.
 
Choose the correct option
 
            a) 1 only
            b) 2 only
            c) 3 only
            d) None of the above

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

26 Feb 2024 14:15

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

“The health of a nation’s economy which is a complex system, cannot be determined by its size. What matters is the shape it is in.” In this context examine the need for local solutions for Changing the growth paradigm. (250 words).

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

02 Mar 2024 01:18

3. Consider the following statements:
 
            1. Advocate -on- record is a title given to an advocate who can represent a cause or pleading before the SC.
            2. Only these advocates are entitled to file any matter or document before the SC.
            3. No other High Court in India has a similar provision.
 
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

02 Mar 2024 01:17

1. Consider the following statements:
 
            1. An Interim budget is a financial statement presented by the government ahead of general elections.
            2. Vote on account cannot change the tax regime under any circumstances.
            3. The Interim Budget can propose changes in the tax regime.
 
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

01 Mar 2024 13:31

MAINS MODEL Q&A:

How can the Open Government Data (OGD) Platform India improve transparency and accountability? Analyse the benefits and challenges of implementing the Open Government Data Platform.” (250 words).

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

01 Mar 2024 02:25

5. Consider the following statements
 
            1. Article 164 of the Constitution of India gives the procedure for the selection and appointment of the chief minister.
            2.  The chief minister must be a member of the legislative assembly unlike the Prime minister, who can be from any of the houses.
 
Choose the correct option
 
            a) 1 only
            b) 2 only
            c) Both 1 and 2
            d) Neither 1 nor 2

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

01 Mar 2024 02:24

3. Recently, the Radhakrishnan committee has been in news and is related to ?
 
            a) Defense reforms
            b) Tax reforms
            c) Personnel administration reforms
            d) Higher education reforms

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

01 Mar 2024 02:23

1. Which type of bail is given by court, when the police fail to complete an investigation within a specific period ?
 
            a) Interim bail
            b) Anticipatory bail
            c) Default bail
            d) Regular bail

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

29 Feb 2024 13:31

Focus: COOPERATIVE SECTOR IN INDIA

Ref: PM inaugurates and lays foundation stone of multiple key initiatives for Cooperative sector; PIB Dated 24 FEB 2024

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Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

28 Feb 2024 17:55

5. Choose the correct statement on Indian Ocean Rim Association:
1. It is an inter-governmental organisation which was established on 1997.
2. It's apex body is the Council of Head of States.

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

28 Feb 2024 01:15

5. Recently, the Supreme court highlighted the D.K.Basu Judgement, which is related to?
 
            a) Structural police reforms
            b) Police abuse and custodial violence
            c) Public Interest Litigation
            d) Communal and Regional violence
    

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

28 Feb 2024 01:14

3. Consider the following statements
 
Statement I
 
Parakram Divas has been celebrated annually on January 23.
 
Statement II
 
The day commemorates the arrival of Indian National Army under the leadership of Subash Chandra Bose.
 
Choose the correct option
 
            a) Statement I and II are correct, statement I is the correct explanation of statement II
            b) Statement I and II are correct, statement I is not the correct explanation of statement II
            c) Statement I is correct, statement II is incorrect
            d) Statement I is incorrect, statement II is correct

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

28 Feb 2024 01:13

1. The Vijay Raghavan committee, which is seen in news related to which of the following?
 
            a) Review the working of ISRO
            b) Review the working of DRDO
            c) Review the working of SEBI
            d) Review the working of NABARD

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

26 Feb 2024 17:52

5. Consider the following statements:
1. The Governor holds office for a fixed tenure of five years.
2. The Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor.
3. If a Governor misbehaves or acts in a manner against the interests of the people of the State, he can be impeached.

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

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. All three
d. None

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

26 Feb 2024 17:51

3. Consider the following statements:
 
            1. Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana (PSY) aimed at installing rooftop solar power systems in 1 lakh households.
            2. PSY will also support the Grid Connected Solar Rooftop programme.
 
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 Feb 2024 17:50

 
1. Consider the following statements
 
            1. Social Audit is a process of examination and assessment of a programme or scheme.
            2. Mizoram is the first state to operationalise a social audit law.
            3. Social Audit Advisory Body  is first of its kind which is setup in National institute of social defense(NISD).
            4. NISD function under the Prime Minister's Office.
 
Choose the correct option
 
            a) 1 and 2
            b) 2 and 4
            c) 1 and 3
            d) 3 and 4

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

25 Feb 2024 06:07

5. Consider the following statements:
 
            1. Simultaneous elections in India is holding of state legislative assembly elections and panchayat elections together.
            2. Until 1977, the concept of One nation,one election in India was followed.
            3. The cycle of simultaneous elections is disrupted due to political instability and invocation of President rule under article 356.
 
Choose the correct option
 
            a) 1 only
            b) 2 only
            c) 3 only
            d) None of the above