GS3 (Indian Economy)
Has the role of the private sector in India increased since the 1992 reforms? How has the role of the public sector changed in the post-reform period?
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25 Nov 2016 | GS2 | Every elections there are numerous incidents of politicians bribing voters. At the same time India’s democracy is often blamed for slow development. On the surface it seems that poverty and democracy are ill-suited for each other. Should India have chosen a more authoritative system of govt than democracy? What are the benefits of democracy?
GS2 (Polity and Governance)
Every elections there are numerous incidents of politicians bribing voters. At the same time India’s democracy is often blamed for slow development. On the surface it seems that poverty and democracy are ill-suited for each other. Should India have chosen a more authoritative system of govt than democracy? What are the benefits of democracy?
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25 Nov 2016 | GS1 | Globalisation has brought about a class divide in Indian society, in addition to the existing caste divide and has made India more divided. Do you agree with this statement?
GS1 (Indian Society)
Globalisation has brought about a class divide in Indian society, in addition to the existing caste divide and has made India more divided. Do you agree with this statement?
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25 Nov 2016 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Dear students,
When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. This is going to help you retain & remember better.
NOTE: Prelims Daily compilation for October 2016 has been released for FREE – Click2Download
Q.1) Consider the following statements about ‘National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research (NCAOR)’
1. NCAOR is an autonomous Indian research and development institution, situated in Goa, and working under Ministry of Earth Sciences.
2. NCAOR is responsible for administering the Indian Antarctic Program and maintains the India’s Antarctic research station, Maitri.
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
Q.2) Consider the following statements in regard with ‘Green bonds’ :
1. Green bond is an environment bond that channels debt capital for projects with environmental benefits.
2. Green bonds are issued by multilateral agencies such as the World Bank, corporations, government agencies and municipalities.
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
Q.3) SEBI had constituted a standing committee ‘Alternative Investment Policy Advisory Committee’ (AIPAC) under chairmanship of
a) N. R. Narayana Murthy
b) T.S.R. Subramanian
c) Vinod Rai
d) Ratan Tata
Q.4) Which of the following correctly describes about ‘FAME India Scheme’
a) Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid & Electric Vehicles in India.
b) Faster Adoption of Wind Energy for sustanaible environment
c) To give free LPG connections specially in rural households
d) To give free education and free meal in Naxalites schools
Q.5) Recently, Nalanda University gets a new governing board.
Consider following statements in this regard.
1. The new governing board of Nalanda University will be headed by George Yeo.
2. The other members of governing board are representatives from China, Australia, Laos and Thailand.
3. The Ministry of Human Resource Development is the administrative ministry of Nalanda university.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 only
Q.6) Which of the following are the key features of ‘National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA)’?
1.River basin is the unit of planning and management.
2.It spearheads the river conservation efforts at the national level.
3.One of the Chief Ministers of the States through which the Ganga flows becomes the Chairman of NGRBA on rotation basis.
Select the correct answer using the code given below. (CSP-2016)
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
Q.7) Why does the Government of India promote the use of ‘Neem-coated Urea’ in agriculture? (CSP-2016)
A. Release of Neem oil in the soil increases nitrogen fixation by the soil microorganisms.
B. Neem coating slows down the rate of distribution of urea in the soil
C. Nitrous oxide, which is a greenhouse gas, is not at all released into the atmosphere by crop fields.
D. It is a combination of a weedicide and a fertilizer for particular crops.
Q.8) Consider the following statements:
1.The Chief Secretary in a State is appointed by the Government of that State.
2.The Chief Secretary in a State has a fixed tenure.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (CSP-2016)
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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24 Nov 2016 | Back2Basics: Daily Static and CA Revision using News
Everyday we read news, but do we do more than read it? The best way to learn from news is to find the issues and facts which we don’t know and research them. Starting today we will try to list some topics to help you do that.
Let’s call this the new avatar of #Back2Basics
Following topics are based on today’s news –
1. There is one news item on Agni-I missiles and an Indo-Norwegian Antarctic project – these are again favorites of UPSC. Keep a list of missiles and military vessels which come in the news, that way you won’t be googling this stuff one week before prelims! – PRELIMS
Note the Indian Antarctic research station – Maitri. Google it and make notes on it. – PRELIMS
2. There are two opeds on Marrakech/Marrakesh – make notes on the conference and how it is building on the Paris conference. Use this opportunity to create a timeline of previous climate conferences and revise your notes. – PRELIMS + MAINS
3. Recently there has been news regarding the pharma sector, ranging from data exclusivity issues to online sales. Read about such issues. Revise your notes on IPR. – MAINS
4. There is a news item on angel funds. What are they? How are they different from venture capital? Why are they under SEBI and not the RBI or the ministry of corporate affairs, or some other ministry? Also revise notes on SEBI. – PRELIMS
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24 Nov 2016 | GS1 | Examine the role of the Himalayas in shaping India’s climate. How would the climate be different without the Himalayas?
GS1 (Geography)
Examine the role of the Himalayas in shaping India’s climate. How would the climate be different without the Himalayas?
Similar Previous Year Question – Bring out the relationship between the shrinking Himalayan glaciers and the symptoms of climate change in the Indian sub-continent. [2014]
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24 Nov 2016 | GS2 | What is the significance of the Directive Principles of State Policy in our Constitution? Discuss while giving examples of how the govt has implemented them, and how the Supreme Court has used them in interpreting the Constitution.
GS2 (Indian Constitution)
What is the significance of the Directive Principles of State Policy in our Constitution? Discuss while giving examples of how the govt has implemented them, and how the Supreme Court has used them in interpreting the Constitution.
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24 Nov 2016 | GS3 | Although India’s GDP has grown, so has inequality. What are the reasons for the unequal distribution of wealth? What steps can be taken to achieve more equitable distribution?
GS3 (Indian Economy)
Although India’s GDP has grown, so has inequality. What are the reasons for the unequal distribution of wealth? What steps can be taken to achieve more equitable distribution?
Mint, Credit Suisse Report, Mint
Similar Previous Year Question – The nature of economic growth in India in recent times is often described as a jobless growth. Do you agree with this view? Give arguments in favour of your answer. [2015]
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24 Nov 2016 | GS4 | Were nuclear weapons the reason the Cold War stayed Cold? Discuss whether nuclear weapons have actually prevented war in many circumstances. Also discuss in the context of India-Pakistan relations.
GS4 (Ethics)
Were nuclear weapons the reason the Cold War stayed Cold? Discuss whether nuclear weapons have actually prevented war in many circumstances. Also discuss in the context of India-Pakistan relations.
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24 Nov 2016 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Dear students,
When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. This is going to help you retain & remember better.
NOTE: Prelims Daily compilation for October 2016 has been released for FREE – Click2Download
Q.1) Data exclusivity was frequently in the news, consider the following statements with regard to this term.
1. Data exclusivity refers to protection of clinical trial data required to be submitted to a regulatory agency to prove safety and efficacy of a new drug.
2. Data exclusivity provides a form of market exclusivity outside that provided by patent rights.
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
Q.2) Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) publication is issued by joint association of
a) Germanwatch and Climate Action Network Europe
b) World Bank and UNESCO
c) G20 and IUCN
d) BRICS and CITES
Q.3) Which of the following is/are factors responsible for Delhi’s air pollution?
1. Drops in wind speeds
2. Cooler temperatures
2. Burning of agricultural residue in neighbouring States
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 only
Q.4) Recently, Agni-I missile test-fired. Consider the following statements with regard to this test.
1. It is a single stage missile that is powered by solid propellants and can carry a nuclear warhead of 3000 kg.
2. Agni Missiles are designed and developed by the DRDO.
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
Q.5) Consider the following statements about ‘Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)’.
1. CERT-In is the security national agency under Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
2. CERT-In has been designated under Information Technology (Amendment) Act 2008 to serve as the national agency to perform the functions in the area of cyber security.
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
Q.6) With reference to ‘Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)’, consider the following statements:
1.It is an organization of European Union in working relation with NATO and WHO.
2.It monitors chemical industry to prevent new weapons from emerging.
3.It provides assistance and protection to States (Parties) against chemical weapons threats.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (CSP-2016)
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
Q.7) With reference to ‘Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana’, consider the following statements:
1.Under this scheme, farmers will have to pay a uniform premium of two percent for any crop they cultivate in any season of the year.
2.This scheme covers post-harvest losses arising out of the cyclones and unseasonal rains.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (CSP-2016)
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 or 2
Q.8) In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the ‘Great Indian Hornbill’ in its nature habitat? (CSP-2016)
A. Sand deserts of northwest India
B. Higher Himalayas of Jammu and Kashmir
C. Salt marshes of western Gujarat.
D. Western Ghats
IMPORTANT STUFF:
1. These questions are mostly derived from our daily newscards. Reading daily news from Civilsdaily’s App (click here) or website + solving these questions will help you reinforce the basics.
2. For a comprehensive preparation of IAS Prelims 2017 – consider joining one of the three Prelims Modules by CD – prelims.civilsdaily.com
3. Solutions will be uploaded at 8 p.m. Click here for solutions.
4. For attempting previous Prelims Daily Questions – Click here
