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  • [Video] Samachar Manthan – Falling Investment Rates

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    Question 1)

    The treaty of versailles was mainly an armistice for 20 years.” Comment. (200 W/ 12½ M)

    Question 2)

    Critically analyze the Aadhar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill – 2018 which recently got passed in Lok Sabha. Do you think it’s a renewed attack on privacy? (200 W/ 12½ M)

    Question 3)

    A major challenge today is to develop low-input, high-output agriculture. This cannot be achieved without technology. Can GM crops help in this regard? Critically discuss. (200 W/ 12½ M)

    Question 4)

    ‘When you are in doubt whether an action is good or bad, abstain from it’. – (‘Zoroaster’). What does this mean to you in present context? (150 W/ 10 M)

     

  • 10th January 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

    Q.1) The National Anti-Profiteering Authority (NAA) is the body to check the unfair profit-making activities by the trading community. With reference to the NAA, consider the following statements:

    1. The decision about the formation the NAA was taken by the GST Council in its 22nd meeting at Guwahati.
    2. It was formed to check if Traders charge high price from the consumers by naming the GST factor.
    3. NAA is authorised to examine and check profiteering activities and recommend punitive actions including cancellation of licenses.

    Which of the given statements is/are correct?

    a) Only 1

    b) 1 and 2

    c) 1 and 3

    d) All are correct

    Inspired by: [pib] National Anti-Profiteering Authority (NAA)

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    Q.2) Web-Wonder Women Campaign recently seen in news is an initiative of:

    a) Ministry of HRD

    b) Ministry of WCD

    c) NITI Aayog

    d) All of the above

    Inspired by: [pib] “Web- Wonder Women” Campaign

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-web-wonder-women-campaign/

    Q.3) With respect to the conduct of the Indian Forest Service (IFS) of India, consider the following statements:

    1. An IFS officer is wholly independent of the district administration and exercises administrative, judicial and financial powers in his own domain.
    2. Forests finds place in the Union List of the Seventh Schedule of Indian Constitution.

    Which of the given statements is/are not correct?

    a) Only 1

    b) Only 2

    c) Both 1 and 2

    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Inspired by: Government plans to rename Indian Forest Service

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/government-plans-to-rename-indian-forest-service/

     

    Q.4) Which of the following will be the first state to roll out Universal Basic Income (UBI) in India?

    a) Kerala

    b) Andhra Pradesh

    c) Sikkim

    d) West Bengal

    Inspired by: Sikkim to roll out Universal Basic Income

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    Q.5) Which of the following sites of Indus Valley Civilization is distinguished by its unique fire altars and “world’s earliest attested ploughed field?

    a) Alamgirpur

    b) Suktagendor

    c) Rakhigarhi

    d) Kalibangan

    Inspired by: What a Harappan grave says about marriage

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  • *Important – Bringing down discounts to Prime Students to 10% after January

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    Same is the case with other programs. Hence, we have decided to bring down the discount for Prime Members to 10% instead of the earlier 30%.

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  • 8th and 9th January 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

    8th Jan , Wednesday

    Q.1) The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is one of the largest recruitment agencies in our country. With respect to the SSC, which of the given statements is/are correct?

    1. The SSC is a statutory body under the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
    2. It was created to ease the burden of the UPSC by taking over the recruitment for posts below the Group ‘A’ level.

    Select the correct code:

    a) Both 1 and 2

    b) Only 1

    c) Only 2

    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Inspired by: MPs’ panel proposes legal status for SSC

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/mps-panel-proposes-legal-status-for-ssc/

    Q.2) With reference to the incidence of Rare Diseases is India, consider the following statements:

    1. Treatment of rare diseases in India is assisted under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme.
    2. India does not have a definition of rare disease.
    3. WHO defines rare disease as often debilitating lifelong disease or disorder condition with a prevalence of 1 or less, per 1,000 population.

    Which of the given statements is/are correct?

    a) 1and 2

    b) 2 and 3

    c) 1 and 3

    d) All are correct

    Inspired by: No policy for rare diseases, govt declares ‘one-time financial assistance’

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    Q.3) Consider the following statements with respect to the proposed New Delhi International Arbitration Centre:

    1. It will be headed by the Prime Minister of India.
    2. It is aimed to develop India as a flagship institution for only international arbitration centre.

    Which of the given statement is/are incorrect?

    a) Only 1

    b) Only 2

    c) Both 1 and 2

    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Inspired by: Lok Sabha passes New Delhi International Arbitration Centre Bill

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/lok-sabha-passes-new-delhi-international-arbitration-centre-bill/

    Q.4) The Labour Code on Industrial Relations as prepared by the Ministry of Labour seeks to modify which of the given legislation(s)?

    a) Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

    b) Trade Unions Act, 1926

    c) Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946

    d) All of the above

    Inspired by: New national policy for domestic workers being drafted, 40 lakh to benefit

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    Q.5) Which of the following is does not define a person’s eligibility for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Quota?

    a) One having annual income below Rs 8 lakh

    b) Agriculture land below 5 acres

    c) Residential house below 100 sq.ft

    d) Residential plot below 100 yards in notified municipality and residential plot below 200 yards in non-notified municipality area

    Inspired by: Cabinet approves 10% quota for EWS in general category

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    9th Jan , Wednesday

    Q.1) Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease is caused by:

    a) Microbial infection

    b) Bacterial Infection

    c) Fungal Infection

    d) Viral Infection

    Inspired by: Lok Sabha Passes Amendment Bill To Remove Leprosy as Ground For Divorce

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/lok-sabha-passes-amendment-bill-to-remove-leprosy-as-ground-for-divorce/

    Q.2) The Washington Convention is referred for :

    a) Migratory Birds

    b) Commercial Whaling

    c) Trade in endangered species of Wild flora and fauna

    d) None of the above

    Inspired by: India demands removal of rosewood from CITES

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-demands-removal-of-rosewood-from-cites/

    Q.3) The Reserve Bank of India has recently permitted tokenization of various card transactions, including from debit and credit cards. With respect to the tokenization, which of the following statements is/are correct?

    1. Tokenisation will be a free-of-cost service to the customer.
    2. Tokens will be issued by the respective bank of the account holder
    3. It will perform card transactions in contactless mode at POS terminals, QR code payments.

    Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

    a) 2 only

    b) 3 only

    c) 1 and 3

    d) 2 and 3

    Inspired by: RBI issues guidelines for tokenization of card transactions

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/rbi-issues-guidelines-for-tokenization-of-card-transactions/

    Q.4) The Nandan Nilekani Panel recently seen in news is related to:

    a) Aadhaar use in KYC

    b) Digital Payments

    c) Bankers Repository

    d) NPA Issue

    Inspired by: RBI forms Nandan Nilekani-led digital payments panel

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/rbi-forms-nandan-nilekani-led-digital-payments-panel/

    Q.5) For a person to be in the Fugitive Economic Offenders’ List:

    1. There shound an arrest warrant against him or her for involvement in economic offences involving at least Rs. 1000 crore or more and has fled from India to escape legal action.
    2. The investigating agencies need to file an application in a Special Court under the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 with necessary information.

    Select the correct codes:

    a) Only 1

    b) Only 2

    c) Both 1 and 2

    d) Neither 1 nor 2

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    Question 1)

    Bhagat Singh was considered as one of the most influential revolutionary of Modern India. Through light on the significance of the thoughts of Bhagat Singh in the present times. (250 W/ 15 M)

    Question 2)

    Bangladesh has been India’s most important allies strategically as well as economically. Highlight India’s interest in Bangladesh and analyze what does economic transformation of Bangladesh mean for the Subcontinent as a whole. (250 W/ 15 M)

    Question 3)

    If implemented Social Media communication hub will transform India into a Surveillance state? Critically comment. (150 W/ 10 M)

    Question 4)

    ‘Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into air’. – ‘John Adams’ (10 marks 150 words)

     

  • [RSTV-Big Picture]-Reservation-Who will Benefit

    After intense debate for nearly five hours, the Lok Sabha today passed The Constitution (One hundred and twenty-fourth amendment) Bill, 2019 to provide reservation in public employment and higher education for economically weaker sections.At the voting held at around 10 PM on the last day of the winter session, 323 out of 326 MPs present voted in support of the Bill.

    Economic reservation in jobs and education is proposed to be provided by inserting clause(6) in Articles 15 and 16 of the Constitution. The proposed Article 15(6) enables State to make special provisions for advancement of any economically weaker section of citizens, including reservations in educational institutions. It states that such reservation can be made in any educational institution, including private institutions, whether aided or unaided, except minority educational institutions covered under Article 30(1).

    It further states that the upper limit of reservation will be ten percent,which will be in addition to the existing reservations.As regards job reservations,the proposed Article 16(6) enables State to make provision for reservation in appointments,in addition to the existing reservations, subject to a maximum of ten percent.

    At present, reservations account for a total of 49.5%, with 15%, 7.5% and 27% quotas for Scheduled Castes,Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes respectively.”Economically weaker sections” for the purposes of Articles 15 and 16 mean such sections as notified by the State from time to time on the basis of family income and other indicators of economic disadvantage. This will be a class distinct from the already specified classes of SCs, STs and socially and educationally backward classes.

    The economically weaker sections of citizens have largely remained excluded from higher education and public employment due to their financial capacity.Therefore, there is a need to amend the constitution to give them a fair chance of getting higher education and public employment,so as to fulfill the mandate of Article 46 of the Constitution.

    The nine judge bench decision of the SC in the Indira Sawhney case(1992) had capped the upper limit of reservation at 50%. The proposed amendments seek to get over this limit. The Indira Sawhney case had further held that social backwardness cannot be determined only with reference to economic criterion.

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  • 7th January 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

    Q.1) Which of the following production is not included in Strategic Partnership Model of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC)?

    1. Submarines
    2. Aircraft Carriers
    3. Helicopters
    4. Single-engine Fighter Aircraft
    5. Battle Tanks

    Select the correct alternative from the following codes:

    a) All of the above

    b) 1, 2, 4, 5

    c) 1, 3, 4, 5

    d) 3, 4, 5

    Inspired by: Defence manufacturing rules eased

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/defence-manufacturing-rules-eased/

    Q.2) The Pabuk Cyclone recently seen in news was originated in:

    a) South China Sea

    b) Gulf of Thailand

    c) Bay of Bengal

    d) None of these

    Inspired by: Yellow Alert sounded as Cyclone Pabuk reaches A&N Islands

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/yellow-alert-sounded-as-cyclone-pabuk-reaches-an-islands/

    Q.3) Which of the following statements about Atal Solar Krishi Pump (ASKP) Yojana is/are incorrect?

    1. It is a scheme of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy launched in all States and UTs.
    2. It aims to reduce losses due to non-payment of electricity bills and promote solar energy use.
    3. Farmers under this scheme are availed 100% subsidy on solar agriculture pumpsets.

    Select the correct alternative:

    a) 1 and 2

    b) 2 only

    c) 3 only

    d) All are incorrect

    Inspired by: Maharashtra farmers to get sops for using solar pumps

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/maharashtra-farmers-to-get-sops-for-using-solar-pumps/

    Q.4) The 70 point Performance Grading Index (PGI) recently seen in news is related to the assessment of which of the following sectors?

    a) Education

    b) Doing Business

    c) FDI

    d) Swachh Survekshan

    Inspired by: 70 point Performance Index to assess states on schooling system

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/70-point-performance-index-to-assess-states-on-schooling-system/

    Q.5) The School Education Quality Index (India) is released by:

    a) Ministry of HRD

    b) NITI Aayog

    c) CBSE

    Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

    Inspired by: 70 point Performance Index to assess states on schooling system

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    Question 1)

    By offering an ideological critique of the western civilization in its modern phase, Gandhiji was effectively contesting the moral legitimacy of the Raj that rested on a stated assumption of the superiority of the west. Comment (10 marks)

    Question 2)

    The recent year has witnessed increased anti-India protest in the Valley of Jammu and Kashmir with rising insurgency and intense counter insurgency operations causing acute distress. Discuss the region behind such prolonged situation and suggest suitable strategy to tackle the problem. (12 ½ M)

    Question 3)

    What are the main functions of the EBRD? Recently India has become member of EBRD, what benefits will India derive from its membership? (10 M)

    Question 4)

    With the decrement of ethics and moral values and increasing demand for standards such as accountability and responsibility in public services, what are the ethical concerns and dilemmas that may arise for a public servant? How can a public servant prepare himself to face these ethical challenges so as to perform his duties efficiently? ( 10 marks 150 words)

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