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Ts2 and Ts 3 solutions
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28 Sept 2016 | GS4 | Emotions can play havoc with our judgement, and can lead us to make bad decisions. What is emotional intelligence and why is it important?
GS4 (Emotional Intelligence)
Emotions can play havoc with our judgement, and can lead us to make bad decisions. What is emotional intelligence and why is it important?
Best answer
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28 Sept 2016 | GS3 | Should India make special efforts to develop its manufacturing sector? What are the issues with the current sector wise share of agriculture, industry and service in the Indian economy?
GS3 (Indian economy)
Should India make special efforts to develop its manufacturing sector? What are the issues with the current sector wise share of agriculture, industry and service in the Indian economy?
Best answer
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28 Sept 2016 | GS2 | Discuss the evolution of the procedure by which Supreme Court judges have been appointed since independence.
GS2 (Appointments to various constitutional posts etc)
Discuss the evolution of the procedure by which Supreme Court judges have been appointed since independence.
Best answer
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28 Sept 2016 | GS1 | The 2008 financial crisis has been called the greatest challenge to the world economy since the 1930 Great Depression. What was the Great Depression? What were its effects on the world, politically, socially, economically?
GS1 (World History)
The 2008 financial crisis has been called the greatest challenge to the world economy since the 1930 Great Depression. What was the Great Depression? What were its effects on the world, politically, socially, economically?
Best answer
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28 Sept 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
[Update] Explanations can be downloaded from here – Click for Solutions’ PDF. Ask doubts, if any on the topics covered in CA questions.
Q.1) Recently, Senkaku island was in the news. Where is it located?
a) South China Sea
b) Indian Ocean
c) East China sea
d) Red sea
Q.2) Which of the following correctly describes about “FAST”, which was in the news.
a) NASA’s first fastest supercomputer
b) World’s largest radio telescope
c) World’s largest solar power project
d) None of the above
Q.3) Recently, African Elephant Status Report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) reported declined in numbers. What is status of African elephant given by IUCN Red list?
a) Vulnerable
b) Least concern
c) Endangered
d) Critically endangered
Q.4) There are rising number of reported deaths due to of Scrub Typhus disease. consider following statements with regard to this disease.
1. It is an acute illness caused by a bacteria.
2. It is transmitted by the bite of an infected mite larva present in the soil having scrub vegetation.
3. Uttar Pradesh is an endemic region as it has a large scrub vegetation.
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 only
Q.5) United Nations World Tourism Organization has celebrated World Tourism Day on September 27. What was the theme for 2016 World tourism day?
a) Tourism for All – promoting universal accessibility
b) Celebrating tourism and community development
c) Tourism for Environment – promoting sustainable development
d) Tourism 2016 – for Medical tourism
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27 Sept 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
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Q.1) Recently, Indian Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) was in the news.
Consider the following statements with regard to ROV.
1. It is developed by the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Chennai, with the help of NASA.
2. It is useful for studying the coral reefs of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which are facing survival threats due to global warming.
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 pairs:
Satellite Application
1. SCATSAT-1 : For Weather studies
2. PISAT : To explore remote sensing applications
3. PRATHAM : For Commercial high resolution imaging
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 only
Q.3) Recently, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched a series of satellites, consider following statements with regard to this launch.
1. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)’s PSLV C-34 rocket launched a total of ten satellites.
2. This was first mission of PSLV in which it had launched its payloads into two different orbits.
3. This PSLV mission was the longest of the PSLV missions conducted till date.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3
d) 1,2 and 3 only
Q.4) Which of the following are geo-engineering methods –
1. Using mirrors in space to deflect sunlight from earth
2. Using sequestration or carbon capture to remove carbon from the atmosphere
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither
Q.5)
What are the objectives of the Namami Gange programme –
1. To involve local governance bodies such as Panchayats
2. To involve the people living on the banks of the river
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither
NOTE: 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.
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TS3: Open Discussion + Good Scores + 5 Most Tricky Questions with Tikdams
The TS3 went LIVE on 26th September.
TS3 = Current Affairs Test covering news from the month of june and July. Available to attempt for the Flagship, Advanced and CA only students at prelims.civilsdaily.com
This is an open discussion thread for those who attempted the paper. Talk around ingenious tikdams which you deployed to solve some questions or silly mistakes which you learnt from.
5 Most Tricky Questions as per user attempts
Q.1) India recently joined the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), consider the following statements w.r.t MTCR:
1. It seeks to limit proliferation of missiles and missile technology
2. It was established in 1987 by the G7 industrialized countries
3. It is a treaty which imposes legally binding obligations on members countries
Which of the statements given above is/are Correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1,2 and 3
Ans. c
Explanation: MTCR is not a treaty and does not impose any legally binding obligations (therefore it is a voluntary and informal understanding) on member countries.
By, eliminating 3 and adding 2 we can reach to an answer.
Source: June 28th
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/india-%20enters-elite-%20missile-tech-group/article8781132.ece
Tikdam – Export control regimes are not treaties, statement 3 eliminated and you reach the answer
Learning – Export control regimes <search CD, nice write up is there>
Q.2) ‘Vidyanjali’, a new scheme launched by Government of India, aims
a) To enable volunteers to reach out to govt. school and devote time & efforts
b) at providing affordable and quality education for free
c) at an integrated education and livelihood Initiative for the Minority Communities
d) Training-cum-placement programme for unemployed youth in Jammu and Kashmir
Ans. a
Explanation: Vidyanjali will be implemented under the overall aegis of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, envisaged to enhance the community involvement in Government run elementary schools and effectively engage children in reading, creative writing, public speaking, play acting, preparing story books etc.
Source: June 15
Tikdam – VIdya plus Anjali , Anjali means divine offering, donation, You are donating education, Answer is clear
Q.3) With reference to India’s first National Civil Aviation Policy, consider the following statements.
1. Policy envisaged towards increasing air connectivity and allowing new domestic airlines to fly abroad quickly
2. India has 9th largest civil aviation market in the world
3. Government of India will enter into ‘Open Sky policy’ on a reciprocal basis with SAARC countries and countries located beyond 5000 km from Delhi
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans. d
Explanation: All statements are correct.
Source: http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=146238
Q.4) Recently, China launched its first “dark sky reserve” in the Ngari, bordering Nepal and India, what is its purpose?
a) For astronomical observation
b) To study dark black holes
c) To study meteorological phenomenon
d) To study solar winds in upper atmosphere of the sun
Ans. a
Explanation: China has launched its first “dark sky reserve” for astronomical observation in the Tibetan prefecture of Ngari, bordering Nepal and India. Ngari is among the best sites for astronomical observation on earth, due to its high altitude and large number of cloudless days throughout the year.
Source: June 23
Q.5) Which of the following can be used to produce second generation ethanol?
1. Biomass
2. Bamboo
3. Rice straw
4. Wheat straw
5. Cotton straw
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1, 2 only
b) 1,2 and 4 only
c) 2 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 ,4 and 5
Ans. d
Explanation: Ministries of renewable energy and science and technology has found a way to produce second generation ethanol from biomass, bamboo, rice straw, wheat straw, and cotton straw etc. to power vehicles. To promote second generation ethanol govt is planning to take up ethanol blending in petrol to 22.5 percent and in diesel to 15 percent.
Tikdam – All 5 options are similar, all biomass; so all have to be correct or incorrect simultaenously
Learning – Learns generations of biofuels <1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th>
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27 Sept 2016 | GS2 | What do you understand by the concept of freedom of speech and expression? What is its status in India today?
GS2 ( Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant
provisions and basic structure)What do you understand by the concept of freedom of speech and expression? What is its status in India today?
Best answer
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Freedom of speech and expression is the ability to express oneself without fear or favour through any communicable medium.
The right to freedom of speech and expression is a fundamental right enshrined in our Constitution under Article 19(1)(a).
It is an important pillar of democracy. Though fundamental, it is subjected to reasonable restrictions given under Article 19(2) which includes sovereignty and integrity of the country, public order, morality or decency, incitement to an offence, etc..
Like Art 21, Art 19(1)(a) too has some implicit rights as given by Supreme court of India like right to silence, right to dissent and right to information (until 2005).
Its violation is also expressed in the form of sedition (IPC Sec124A) and defamation cases(IPC Sec 499, 500). For example, Perumal Murugan and Aseem Trivedi cases.
The Court has held ambivalent relationship with freedom of expression. For instance, in the Shriya Singhal case, the SC struck down Sec 66A of IT Act, 2000 for violating Art 19(1)(a). And, recently the Bombay HC upheld right to reputation over right to expression.
Today, freedom of speech and expression is threatened because of
# archaic laws (sedition, defamation) that are largely undemocratic
# imperfections in judicial system especially lower judiciary
# rise of emergency politics (since Ayodhya and Mandal agitations)
# declining tolerance in political sphere that dissent is seen as sedition
This indicates an urgent need to inculcate democratic values deeply. With the support of Supreme court, certain ambiguous terms in the archaic laws can be demystified. -
27 Sept 2016 | GS4 | The Supreme Court recently asked the government to end sterilisation camps. Is it ethical to have a population control measure which affects the more vulnerable section of society?
GS4 (Ethics)
The Supreme Court recently asked the government to end sterilisation camps. Is it ethical to have a population control measure which affects the more vulnerable section of society?
Best answer
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Recently in parts of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, many women died in a sterilization camp, which exposed population control drive and invited sharp criticism from various sections of society including SC.
Ethical behavior of government is determined by its values. Values in Indian system include democracy, socialism and sovereign.
Democracy: litmus test of democracy is how a government treats its most vulnerable citizen.
Socialism: Resources have to share between every section of the society as far as possible, tribal people get least of the share of government spending, therefore it is cruel to blame them for rise depleting resources.
Sovereign: people are sovereign. Even if sterilization is the only way, they need to properly accommodate these camps. Death is unacceptable.
Cruelty on women: most women agree because of economic crisis, family and social pressure, why would somebody want to do an operation for not having a baby when there are many other options available
India has a population growth rate of 1.7%, 2.1 NRR (net reproduction rate), this is equivalent to stable population, population is growing because of population momentum and further decrease will dynamically change population equations.
Education, social, economic inclusion is a genuine way to control population but is hard to achieve.
Sterilization and death because of it is not just ethical wrong, it is needless and a serious threat to environment, traditional values. These tribal people protect our environment, killing tribal women is wiping out entire population.
