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  • 3 August 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News

    Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this

    We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not

    Important news would have been covered in our daily news coverage in form of newscards.

    Unimportant ones will be mentioned here and a short description regarding why it is not relevant for the exam

    Click on news headlines to read the full news

    High relevance news

    Ballistic Missile Interceptor AAD Successfully Flight Tested

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/ballistic-missile-interceptor-aad-successfully-flight-tested/

    Missiles and satellites are very important. Read the news and make notes from Prelims perspective

    [pib] NITI Aayog launches Move Hack, a global mobility hackathon

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-niti-aayog-launches-move-hack-a-global-mobility-hackathon/

    Read about MoveHack and its components. Can be asked in Prelims.

    Explained: SC/ST (Amendment) Act, 2018

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/explained-sc-st-amendment-act-2018/

    The government has moved forward with an amendment to turnaround SC judgment. Note important points of SC/ST Act. Can be asked in Prelims/Mains

    Low Relevance News

    People clueless as UIDAI helpline number enters their phonebooks

    Thousands of smartphone users in India woke up puzzled on Friday with a Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) toll-free helpline number saved in their phonebooks by default.

    UIDAI has replaced an earlier helpline number with the new, 1800-300-1947, which got into people’s phonebooks without their consent

    No important details in the news.

    Centre withdrawing notification on social media hub, AG informs Supreme Court

    The Central government has told the Supreme Court that it was withdrawing its notification proposing to create a social media hub, which some have alleged could become a tool to monitor online activities of citizens

    Not much important as the issue is settled now.

     

  • [Video] Job Profile of IAS & Allied Services | How to fill UPSC DAF Explained

    In this video, Sajal sir discusses job profiles of IAS & allied services that will help you choose these services better while filling DAF for UPSC Mains & Interview

    Watch the video and let us know your doubts in the comments section of the video to get them resolved by experts

  • 1 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

    Q.1) Consider the following statements about the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill, 2018:

    1. It aims to provide a comprehensive legislation to tackle illicit deposit schemes by completely prohibiting such activities.

    2. All deposits taking schemes are necessarily required to be registered with SEBI only.

    3. The bill is a replacement of Chit Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2018.

    Which of the given statements is/are correct?

    a) Only 1

    b) Only 2

    c) 1 and 3

    d) 1 and 2

    Inspired by: Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill, 2018

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/banning-of-unregulated-deposit-schemes-bill-2018/

    Q.2) Consider the following statements about STA-1 status granted to India by US:

    1. It will allow some exceptions to license for defense equipments exports from US.

    2. India is the first Asian country to get this status.

    Which of the given statement is/are correct?

    a) Only 1

    b) Only 2

    c) Both 1 and 2

    d) None

    Inspired by: India gets STA-1 status from U.S.

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-gets-sta-1-status-from-u-s/

    Q.3) Which of the given statements is correct about Mission for Integrated Development Horticulture (MIDH):

    1. MIDH is a centrally sponsored scheme implemented for the holistic development of horticulture sector in the country.

    2. It does cover Bamboo.

    3. It has outlay of 100% for all states and UTs

    Select the correct codes:

    a) All are correct

    b) 1 and 2

    c) 2 and 3

    d) 1 and 2

    Inspired by: [pib] Setting up of Vegetable Clusters

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-setting-up-of-vegetable-clusters/

    Q.4) Consider the following statements about India Consensus project:

    1. It is commissioned by Tata Trusts and the Copenhagen Consensus.

    2. It conducts academic research to evaluate impact of policy initiatives.

    Which of the given statements is are correct?

    a) Only 1

    b) Only 2

    c) Both 1 and 2

    d) None

    Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Improving state finances by reducing power losses

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-improving-state-finances-by-reducing-power-losses/

    Q.5) Consider the following statements about National Biofuels Policy, 2018:

    1. The policy restricts the scope of raw material for ethanol production by prohibiting the use of various grains, potatoes and sugarcanes etc. produced in surplus considering food security.

    2. Rajasthan is the first state to implement this Policy.

    Select the incorrect statements from the following:

    a) Only 1

    b) Only 2

    c) Both 1 and 2

    d) None

    Inspired by: Rajasthan first State to implement biofuel policy

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/rajasthan-first-state-to-implement-biofuel-policy/

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  • 2 August 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News

    Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this

    We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not

    Important news would have been covered in our daily news coverage in form of newscards.

    Unimportant ones will be mentioned here and a short description regarding why it is not relevant for the exam

    Click on news headlines to read the full news

    High relevance news

    [pib] Nationwide ‘State Energy Efficiency Preparedness Index’ released

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-nationwide-state-energy-efficiency-preparedness-index-released/

    Read about the new index and its elements. Can be asked in Prelims.

    [op-ed snap] Scaled-up solutions for a future of water scarcity

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-scaled-up-solutions-for-a-future-of-water-scarcity/

    The editorial discusses impending water crisis in India and suggests sustainable solutions to avoid such problem. Read and make notes as it is a good topic for Mains.

    NASA’s newest planet hunter starts operations

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/nasas-newest-planet-hunter-starts-operations/

    NASA and ISRO missions are a must read for both Pre as well as Mains. Cannot be skipped at any cost. Make notes of the details of the mission.

    Low Relevance News

    Improvement in water quality of Ganga river: Govt

    The water quality of the Ganga river has improved at several locations according to an assessment carried out by the Central Pollution Control Board

    The Dissolved Oxygen, which is an indicator of river health, has been found to be within the acceptable limits of notified primary bathing water quality criteria.

    The Ganga river basin is the largest in India and is spread across four states

    No important points in news per se but read about BOD & COD from Environment notes. Also remember about the Ganga river basin being largest, as this statement can be used to make a tricky question.

    SC says penal provision on adultery violative of right to equality

    The Supreme Court said matrimonial sanctity is an issue but the penal provision on adultery is apparently violative of the right to equality under the Constitution as it treats married men and married women differently

    SC is hearing a petition challenging the constitutional validity of Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code

    Since matter is subjudice, such statements will keep coming. A detailed coverage will be done once SC announces the verdict

  • 1 August 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News , Govt. Posters for easy recall

    Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this

    We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not

    Important news would have been covered in our daily news coverage in form of newscards.

    Unimportant ones will be mentioned here and a short description regarding why it is not relevant for the exam

    Click on news headlines to read the full news

    High relevance news

    Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill, 2018

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/banning-of-unregulated-deposit-schemes-bill-2018/

    Chit fund scams have been a big headache for the state as well as central governments. The bill seeks to address this issue. Read and note important points.

    [op-ed snap] Improving state finances by reducing power losses

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-improving-state-finances-by-reducing-power-losses/

    A good editorial discussing power subsidies and its impact on other sectors as well as measures to reduce the burden on the state. Important for Mains.

    Law Commission to finalise report on ‘Family Law Reform’

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/law-commission-to-finalise-report-on-family-law-reform/

    One more strep towards Uniform Civil Code. Note important recommendations and also go back to polity book to read about UCC & related provisions

    India gets STA-1 status from U.S.

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-gets-sta-1-status-from-u-s/

    India-US relations are at an all-time high in recent years. STA status is one more testament to that fact. Note benefits that India would get from this status.

    Low Relevance News

    Centre warns against data abuse

    The Centre informed the Lok Sabha that it was up to social media platforms to weed out fake news, and it would come down heavily on companies found abusing data to influence elections

    The Centre would also seek the States’ response to a proposed data protection law

    No important details in the news from UPSC perspective

  • 31 July 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

    Q.1) The Johannesburg declaration is related to which of the following international/regional summit/organisation?

    a) SCO

    b) BRICS

    c) NAFTA

    d) IORA

    Inspired by: [op-ed snap] The big five at 10

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-the-big-five-at-10/

    Q.2) Consider the following statements about Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF):

    1. The nodal ministry is Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.

    2. It is a cess imposed on toll taxes.

    Which of the given statement is/are correct?

    a) Only 1

    b) Only 2

    c) Both 1 and 2

    d) None

    Inspired by: Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF)

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/central-road-and-infrastructure-fund-crif-in-fin-min-domain-govt/

    Q.3) The Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2018, seeks to amend which of the following acts?

    1. IPC

    2. CPC

    3. CrPC

    4. Indian Evidence Act

    5. POCSO Act

    Select the correct alternatives from the following:

    a) 1, 2, 3, 5

    b) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

    c) 1, 3, 4, 5

    d) 1, 4, and 5

    Inspired by: LS passes Bill on rape of girls

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/ls-passes-bill-on-rape-of-girls/

    Q.4) Consider the following statements about Deep Ocean Mission:

    1. It will be initially implemented by ISRO.

    2. Its focus will be on technologies for deep-sea mining, underwater vehicles, and underwater robotics and ocean climate change advisory services, among other aspects.

    Which of the given statement is/are incorrect?

    a) Only 1

    b) Only 2

    c) Both 1 and 2

    d) None are correct

    Inspired by: Govt. plans ‘ISRO-like’ ocean mission

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/govt-plans-isro-like-ocean-mission/

    Q.5) Which of the given statements about PRASHAD Scheme is/are correct?

    1. It is an initiative of Ministry of Culture.

    2. It aims to develop infrastructure at major pilgrimage centres.

    Select the correct codes from the following:

    a) Both 1 and 2

    b) Only 1

    c) Only 2

    d) None of the above

    Inspired by: [pib] 26 religious cities/sites in 19 States have been identified under PRASHAD Scheme

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-26-religious-cities-sites-in-19-states-have-been-identified-under-prashad-scheme/

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  • 30 July 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

    Q.1) Consider the following statements about UN Convention Against Corruption:

    1. It is one of the legally binding international anti-corruption agreements

    2. It is a multilateral treaty negotiated by member states of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

    Which of the given statements is/are correct?

    1. Only 1

    2. Only 2

    3. Both 1 and 2

    4. None of the above

    Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Layers of protection: on changes in anti-corruption law

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-layers-of-protection-on-changes-in-anti-corruption-law/

    Q.2) NASAMS-II is an:

    a) Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile

    b) UAV Drone

    c) Ballistic Missile Defence System

    d) Anti-aircraft artillery gun

    Inspired by: India plans to buy missile shield from U.S.

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-plans-to-buy-missile-shield-from-u-s/

    Q.3) Consider the following statement about DigiYatra:

    1. DigiYatra is an industry-led initiative coordinated by the Ministry of Tourism.

    2. It is aimed to bring major pilgrimage centers with air transit under UDAN Scheme.

    Which of the given statement is/are correct?

    a) Only 1

    b) Only 2

    c) Both 1 and 2

    d) None of the above

    Inspired by: Govt to roll out DigiYatra offering for air passengers soon

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/govt-to-roll-out-digiyatra-offering-for-air-passengers-soon/

    Q.4) Consider the following statements about the provisions of Mahila shakti Kendra Scheme:

    1. It is an initiative of HRD Ministry.

    2. It is implemented with cost sharing ratio of 90:10 for all states.

    3. District Level Centre for Women (DLCW) will be set up in all districts

    Which of the given statement is/are correct?

    a) 1 and 2

    b) 2 and 3

    c) 1 and 3

    d) All are incorrect

    Inspired by: [pib] Mahila Shakti Kendra Scheme

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-mahila-shakti-kendra-scheme-2/

    Q.5) Consider the following statements about Trafficking of Persons (Prevention, Protection and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2018:

    1. The Bill lays down a stringent punishment of 10 years to life imprisonment for aggravated forms of trafficking.

    2. The forms of trafficking, include buying or selling of persons for the purpose of bonded labour, bearing a child as well as inflicting them to deadly diseases such as HIV.

    3. National Investigation Agency (NIA) will be the nodal authority for probing cases of human trafficking.

    Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

    a) Only 1

    b) Only 3

    c) 1 and 3

    d) 2 and 3

    Inspired by: Lok Sabha passes Anti-Trafficking Bill

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/lok-sabha-passes-anti-trafficking-bill/

  • 31 July 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News , Govt. Posters for easy recall

    Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this

    We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not

    Important news would have been covered in our daily news coverage in form of newscards.

    Unimportant ones will be mentioned here and a short description regarding why it is not relevant for the exam

    Click on news headlines to read the full news

    High relevance news

    The citizenry test: Assam NRC explained

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/the-citizenry-test-assam-nrc-explained/

    Read and note all details about NRC. Very hot topic and can probably be asked in Mains and a related question in Prelims

    Leg-up for private sector participation in defence equipment manufacturing

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/leg-up-for-private-sector-participation-in-defence-equipment-manufacturing/

    Promoting private sector participation in defence will prove to be a boost to Make in India. Read and note important points to quote in Mains answers.

    Govt. plans ‘ISRO-like’ ocean mission

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/govt-plans-isro-like-ocean-mission/

    Make notes of Deep-ocean mission and seabed mining along with UN Seabed authority. Important for Prelims.

    Govt planning national e-commerce regulator

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/govt-planning-national-e-commerce-regulator/

    E-commerce has expanded manifold in recent times and thus needs a separate regulator. Spam emails are also becoming a big problem. Now an action is being taken to address all such issues. News important primarily for Mains.

    Low Relevance News

    All unselected H-1B petitions returned: U.S.

    The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said that it has returned all the petitions of H-1B visas, popular among Indian IT professionals, that were not selected in the computer-generated lottery system in April

    The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows U.S. companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise

    Not much important from UPSC point of view

    Supreme Court slams custom of genital mutilation

    Female genital mutilation has numerous health hazards associated with it and amounts to the violation of the right to life and dignity of a woman, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dipak Misra observed

    No one can violate the integrity and the bodily privacy of a woman in the name of religion, the Bench observed

    Since case is subjudice, more points could emerge in future. Will be covered once all parties make their stand claer in SC.

    Govt. Poster for easy recall

     

  • [Prelims Spotlight] UN International Sea Bed Authority, GEF

    Here are  Back2Basics collections from today’s news items

    B2B #1: From news- Govt. plans ‘ISRO-like’ ocean mission 

    UN International Sea Bed Authority

    1. The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is an intergovernmental body that was established to organize, regulate and control all mineral-related activities in the international seabed area beyond the limits of national jurisdiction, an area underlying most of the world’s oceans
    2. It is an organization established by the Law of the Sea Convention
    3. It is based in Kingston, Jamaica
    4. Currently, the Authority has 167 members and the European Union, composed of all parties to the Law of the Sea Convention
    5. The Authority operates by contracting with private and public corporations and other entities authorizing them to explore, and eventually exploit, specified areas on the deep seabed for mineral resources essential for building most technological products

    Here’s a Factoid to brush up your concepts

    Name : GEF

    Objective : Established on the eve of the 1992 Rio Earth Summit as a separate institution. Earlier was a part of WB. Partnership of 18 agencies. Financial mechanism for 5 conventions * Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) * United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) * UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) * Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) * Minamata Convention on Mercury The GEF, although not linked formally to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (MP), supports implementation of the Protocol in countries with economies in transition.

    Headquarters : Washington, United States of America

    Year Founded : 1991

    Category : Environment

  • [Prelims Spotlight] UN Convention Against Corruption, Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme

    Here are  Back2Basics collections from today’s news items

    B2B #1: From news- [op-ed snap] Layers of protection: on changes in anti-corruption law

    UN Convention Against Corruption

    1. The United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) is a multilateral treaty negotiated by member states of the United Nations (UN) and promoted by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
    2. It is one of several legally binding international anti-corruption agreements
    3. UNCAC was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 31 October 2003
    4. UNCAC’s goal is to reduce various types of corruption that can occur across country borders, such as trading in influence and abuse of power, as well as corruption in the private sector, such as embezzlement and money laundering
    5. Another goal of the UNCAC is to strengthen international law enforcement and judicial cooperation between countries by providing effective legal mechanisms for international asset recovery
    6. UNCAC requires state parties to the treaty to implement several anti-corruption measures that focus on five main areas:
    • prevention
    • law enforcement
    • international cooperation
    • asset recovery
    • technical assistance and information exchange

    Here’s a Factoid to brush up your concepts

    Name of the scheme : Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme

    Objectives : 1. Strengthening and improving quality of basic TB services addressing TB HIV co-infection, other co-morbidities and MDR-TB 2. Engaging with care providers both in the public and the private sector 3. Targeted intervention in the vulnerable population and strengthening urban TB control along with active case finding activities 4. Integrating newer molecular diagnostics for TB in the health system (CBNAAT) for early diagnosis of MDR TB 5. Leveraging of Information Communication Technology for enhancing TB notification and strengthening of monitoring

    Salient Features : 1. Under the RNTCP, Government is committed to end tuberculosis by 2025. 2. The strategies adopted for this purpose include strengthening and improving quality of basic TB services, engaging with providers other than public, addressing TB HIV co-infection, other co-morbidities and programmatic management of drug resistant TB.

    Nodal Ministry : Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

     

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