Questions for the Day:

Try these Mains Questions :

Q: Would you say that implementation of the Panchayati system has led to a real restructuring of the Indian polity? (15)

Q: ‘Although District planning committees and Metropolitan planning committees have been provided, those remain mostly on paper.’ Comment. (10) 

Try these Prelims Questions :

Q1. The fundamental object of the Panchayati Raj system is to ensure which among the following?

1. People’s participation in development
2. Political accountability
3. Democratic decentralization
4. Financial mobilization

Select the correct answer using the code given below

(a) 1, 2, and 3 only

(b) 2 and 4 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q2. The Government enacted the Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act in 1996. Which one of the following is not identified as its objective?

(1) To provide self-governance

(2) To recognize traditional rights

(3) To create autonomous regions in tribal areas

(4) To free tribal people from exploitation

Which of the above statements are true?

A. 1,2 and 3

B. 2,3 and 4

C. 1,2 and 4

D. all of above

Q3. Consider the following statements:

1. MGNREGA has in-built provisions for social audit

2. Any resident of a panchayat can do a social audit who is part of the gram sabha.

3. CAG conducts accounting and audit of PRIs by the 73rd amendment of the constitution.

Which of the above statements is/are correct regarding social audits in India?

A 1 and 2 only

B 2 and 3 only

C 1 and 3 only

D 1, 2 and 3

Q4. Which the following statements is/are correct with regards to District Planning Committee?

1. It is provided by the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act.
2. It consolidates the plan prepared by the Panchayats and Municipalities of the district.
3. All its members are elected by the elected members of the Panchayats and Municipalities from amongst themselves.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

A 1 and 2 only

B 2 only

C 1 and 3 only

D 3 only

Q5. Consider the following statements about State Election Commission? 

1. The State Election Commissioner shall be appointed by the Governor of the State.

2. The State Election Commission shall have the power of even preparing the electoral rolls besides the power of superintendence, direction, and control of election to the panchayats.

3. The State Election Commissioner cannot be removed in any manner from his office until he demits himself or completes his tenure.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 3

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1 only

Q6. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Cantonment Boards?

1. A cantonment board is established for municipal administration of defense personnel residing in civilian areas.
2. The executive officer of the cantonment board belongs to Central Cadre.
3. A cantonment board is created by the State Government but administered by the Central government on grounds of national security.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

A 1 and 2 only

B 2 only

C 1 and 3 only

D 3 only

Sukanya madam’s video would be out at 7:00 PM and Santosh sir would provide the video at 9:00 PM.

Watch this space for more updates exclusively for you.

Webinar Date: 1st August 2021

Timings: 7 PM

As complicated as it may appear, the UPSC Civil services exam is more about carrying nerves. It’s also about maintaining discipline for the time being and till you succeed. Nor the subjects are esoteric or unheard of. But the character for one to be able to sacrifice the beauty called life and family is rare. Your stay in the game with the zeal to come out winning is very important.

Philosophy aside, but keeping the practical elements in mind, let’s dig a little deeper.  Also, find out what it takes for one to jump that threshold and what our toppers have said. Why have they not been able to clear earlier and what changes have they made to succeed?. These are the most sought-after info and are available on the internet. But from an individual’s perspective, one can not ignore his/her inconclusiveness due to lack of a distinct plan or direction.

Hence, we are coming up with an open session. To counter myths and give some facts which will help you see the light on the other side of the tunnel about the exam.

In this open session, we are going to give a clear insight which is important for one to save time, energy, and effort. Which might otherwise be getting wasted in the wrong direction? This is important because for an individual the first year is the year with maximum energy, expectation from self, go-getter attitude, etc..

We tend to get lost in the sea of advice and sources of studies. To save one from such torrents of information, it’s sometimes said that we need to better know “what not to follow than what to follow”.

Anyways such hypotheses aside, your time in this open session is going to be full of interaction. Some previous year aspirants are also expected to be present. We do expect that all your confusion about the exam will get clear.

Attendees can expect some takeaways too in the form of softcopies relevant to the exam. They will be available to you via email once you have done the registration for the open session.

In this webinar, Ajay Verma, Mentor Head at Civilsdaily will give you an overview:

– What UPSC expects out of you?

– Avoiding Mistakes that can cost you an attempt?

– What to do to master the IAS-Exam?

– How to clear the exam -Step-by-Step learning plan?

– An interactive Q&A session with Current Students at Civilsdaily

– How to clear the exam on the very first attempt?

– Important Civilsdaily softcopies takeaway for exam preparation.

A quick bit about Ajay :

Ajay has firsthand experience with 6 Mains and 3 interviews of UPSC. He has gathered experience working as Mentor-Head at CivilsDaily for the past 3 Yrs and helped many cross the threshold.

A dream does not become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work. 

The Streak Daily Initiative is aimed to help out UPSC aspirants in their day-to-day preparation. You can follow the monthly, weekly, and daily timetables and continue this streak until you find yourself on the final list.

So, let us look at Today’s activities.

For full-time Aspirants

1. High Court
2. Tribunals
3. Subordinate Courts

For working Aspirants

1. Supreme Court
2. High Court

Target Assignment by Ravi Sir:

Try these Prelims Questions :

Q1.Consider the following statements regarding writ jurisdiction of Supreme Court and High Court:

1.Writ jurisdiction of the High Court (under Article 226) is not exclusive but concurrent with the writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
2.The writ jurisdiction of the High Court is wider than that of the Supreme Court

Which of the following statement is/are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Q2. Consider the following statements with reference to the power of judicial review of high courts:

1. High court can review the laws enacted by state legislatures only and not the ones enacted by the Centre.
2. High court can not interpret the Constitution while reviewing any law or order passed by the government, as the Supreme Court is the sole interpreter of the Constitution.

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

Q3. With reference to the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), consider the following statements:

1.The members of CAT have the status of judges of High Courts.
2.The members are drawn from both judicial and administrative streams.
3.The appeals against the order of CAT can be made only in the Supreme Court of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A 1 and 2 only
• B 2 and 3 only
• C 1 and 3 only
• D 1, 2 and 3

Q4. Which of the following categories

1) levy, assessment, collection, and enforcement of any tax;
2) foreign exchange, import, and export across customs frontiers;
3) industrial and labor disputes

Which of those options are correct regarding article 323B?

a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) all of the above
d) None of above

Q5. Which of the following statements are correct with reference to the functions and powers of a District judge?

1. He possesses original and appellate jurisdiction in both civil as well as criminal matters.
2. He has supervisory powers over all subordinate courts in the district.
3. Capital punishment passed by him is subject to confirmation by the High Court, whether there is an appeal or not.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

• A 1 only
• B 2 and 3 only
• C 1 and 3 only
• D 1, 2 and 3

Video Discussion of Prelims Questions by Santosh Sir:

Try these Mains Questions :

Q: Are the high court’s power to issue writs wider than that of the Supreme Court of India? (10)

Q: “The Central Administrative Tribunal which was established for redressal of grievances and complaints by or against central government employees nowadays is exercising its powers as an independent judicial authority.” Explain. (15)

Video Discussion of Mains Questions by Sukanya Ma’am:

Stay tuned with us for tomorrow’s targets.

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Webinar Date: 1st August 2021

Timings: 7 PM

As complicated as it may appear, the UPSC Civil services exam is more about carrying nerves. It’s also about maintaining discipline for the time being and till you succeed. Nor the subjects are esoteric or unheard of. But the character for one to be able to sacrifice the beauty called life and family is rare. Your stay in the game with the zeal to come out winning is very important.

Philosophy aside, but keeping the practical elements in mind, let’s dig a little deeper.  Also, find out what it takes for one to jump that threshold and what our toppers have said. Why have they not been able to clear earlier and what changes have they made to succeed?. These are the most sought-after info and are available on the internet. But from an individual’s perspective, one can not ignore his/her inconclusiveness due to lack of a distinct plan or direction.

Hence, we are coming up with an open session. To counter myths and give some facts which will help you see the light on the other side of the tunnel about the exam.

In this open session, we are going to give a clear insight which is important for one to save time, energy, and effort. Which might otherwise be getting wasted in the wrong direction? This is important because for an individual the first year is the year with maximum energy, expectation from self, go-getter attitude, etc..

We tend to get lost in the sea of advice and sources of studies. To save one from such torrents of information, it’s sometimes said that we need to better know “what not to follow than what to follow”.

Anyways such hypotheses aside, your time in this open session is going to be full of interaction. Some previous year aspirants are also expected to be present. We do expect that all your confusion about the exam will get clear.

Attendees can expect some takeaways too in the form of softcopies relevant to the exam. They will be available to you via email once you have done the registration for the open session.

In this webinar, Ajay Verma, Mentor Head at Civilsdaily will give you an overview:

– What UPSC expects out of you?

– Avoiding Mistakes that can cost you an attempt?

– What to do to master the IAS-Exam?

– How to clear the exam -Step-by-Step learning plan?

– An interactive Q&A session with Current Students at Civilsdaily

– How to clear the exam on the very first attempt?

– Important Civilsdaily softcopies takeaway for exam preparation.

A quick bit about Ajay :

Ajay has firsthand experience with 6 Mains and 3 interviews of UPSC. He has gathered experience working as Mentor-Head at CivilsDaily for the past 3 Yrs and helped many cross the threshold.

Complete Coverage, Revision, MPQs, Answer-writing Tips, And More

Dear aspirants,

Indian society and social issues make a huge part of the UPSC syllabus. The knowledge can be used to enrich your answers in all the GS papers in Mains as well as your Essays. Do not miss this session by Siddharth sir for absolutely FREE!

https://youtu.be/CPZV7ni3ssQ

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Complete Package Includes:

1. Complete syllabus coverage
2. Revisions
3. Practice Questions
4. Answer-writing tips and analysis
5. Doubt clearing sessions
6. How To Use These Topics To Score More In Essays.
7. Expected Questions In Prelims!

And more…

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This Can Help You Score In BOTH Prelims And MAINS! Don’t wait!

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Don’t Miss Out On The Questions That May Help You Succeed!

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Questions for the Day:

Try these Mains Questions :

Q: Are the high court’s power to issue writs wider than that of the Supreme Court of India? (10)

Q: “The Central Administrative Tribunal which was established for redressal of grievances and complaints by or against central government employees nowadays is exercising its powers as an independent judicial authority.” Explain. (15)

Try these Prelims Questions :

Q1.Consider the following statements regarding writ jurisdiction of Supreme Court and High Court:

1.Writ jurisdiction of the High Court (under Article 226) is not exclusive but concurrent with the writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
2.The writ jurisdiction of the High Court is wider than that of the Supreme Court

Which of the following statement is/are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Q2. Consider the following statements with reference to the power of judicial review of high courts:

1. High court can review the laws enacted by state legislatures only and not the ones enacted by the Centre.
2. High court can not interpret the Constitution while reviewing any law or order passed by the government, as the Supreme Court is the sole interpreter of the Constitution.

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

Q3. With reference to the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), consider the following statements:

1.The members of CAT have the status of judges of High Courts.
2.The members are drawn from both judicial and administrative streams.
3.The appeals against the order of CAT can be made only in the Supreme Court of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A 1 and 2 only
• B 2 and 3 only
• C 1 and 3 only
• D 1, 2 and 3

Q4. Which of the following categories

1) levy, assessment, collection, and enforcement of any tax;
2) foreign exchange, import, and export across customs frontiers;
3) industrial and labor disputes

Which of those options are correct regarding article 323B?

a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) all of the above
d) None of above

Q5. Which of the following statements are correct with reference to the functions and powers of a District judge?

1. He possesses original and appellate jurisdiction in both civil as well as criminal matters.
2. He has supervisory powers over all subordinate courts in the district.
3. Capital punishment passed by him is subject to confirmation by the High Court, whether there is an appeal or not.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

• A 1 only
• B 2 and 3 only
• C 1 and 3 only
• D 1, 2 and 3

Sukanya madam’s video would be out at 7:00 PM and Santosh sir would provide the video at 9:00 PM.

Watch this space for more updates exclusively for you.