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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 24th September 2021

Archives (PRELIMS + MAINS FOCUS) CoWIN adheres to WHO specifications Part of: Prelims and GS – III- Science & Tech; GS-II- Health Context Chairman of the empowered group for COVID-19 vaccine administration has stated that no concern has been expressed by UK government on the certification process of CoWIN. Also, Indian COVID-19 vaccination certificate conformed to the World Health Organisation (WHO) specifications. Significance: It is an important step forward in to facilitate travel and fully protect the public health of the U.K. and India What is CoWIN? CoWIN (Covid Vaccine Intelligence Work) is the Indian government’s web portal to register for COVID-19 vaccination. It displays slots of COVID-19 vaccine available in the nearby areas and can be booked on the website. It is a secure and trustworthy proof that helped people establish when, where and by whom they had been vaccinated. In totality, CoWIN is a cloud-based IT solution for planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of Covid-19 vaccination in India.  This allows the system to monitor the utilisation, wastage, coverage of Covid-19 vaccination at national, state, district and sub-district level. CoWIN system tracks on a real time basis the vaccination drive in India. The portal also provides vaccination certificates in digital format The decision to make CoWIN platform open source and offer it as a digital public good was guided by the approach of ‘One Earth, One Health’. Caste Census of Backward Classes difficult Part of: Prelims and GS – II- Governance Context: The government has made it clear in the Supreme Court that a caste census of the Backward Classes is “administratively difficult and cumbersome”. Key Arguments by the Centre The Centre reasoned that even when the census of castes were taken in the pre-Independence period, the data suffered in respect of “completeness and accuracy”.  Government has also said the caste data enumerated in the Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC) of 2011 is “unusable” for official purposes as they are “replete with technical flaws”. The Centre said the raw caste/tribe data of 2011 was unusable. For example, Mappilas in Malabar region of Kerala were spelt in 40 different ways, resulting in the listing of 40 different castes. SECC caste data is stored in the Office of the Registrar General and has not been made public (Economic Data of SECC is published).  The government said caste-wise enumeration in the decennial Census was given up as a matter of policy from 1951 as a policy of “official discouragement of caste”. What is Census? In Census (decennial census), data is collected on demographic and various socio-economic parameters like education, SC/ST, religion, language, marriage, fertility, disability, occupation and migration of the individuals.  Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India under Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India is responsible for carrying out the census.  It provides information on size, distribution and socio-economic, demographic and other characteristics of the country’s population.  The first synchronous census in India was held in 1881. Since then, censuses have been undertaken uninterruptedly once every ten years. As per the official Gazette, the individual data collected in Census under the Census Act, 1948, are not made public as per the provisions contained in the Act.   The individual data are not used for the preparation of any other database, including the National Register of Citizens.  Only the aggregated Census data at various administrative levels are released. Owing to the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, Census 2021 and other Census-related field activities have been postponed until further orders. FASTER system by Supreme Court Part of: Prelims and GS – II- Judiciary Context: Following an order in July by a Special Bench led by CJI, the Supreme court has introduced the “Fast and Secured Transmission of Electronic Records” (FASTER) system. Through this system, Supreme Court’s crucial decisions, including orders on bail and stay of arrest, can be communicated electronically to prison authorities and investigating agencies through a secure channel. The Rules and Handbook on Practice and Procedure of Supreme Court enables the transmission of a certified copy of the judgment or order either in physical or electronic form. Significance of FASTER system It enables instantaneous delivery of orders passed by apex court through a secure communication channel and ensures that there are no delays in implementation of the orders passed by the Supreme Court. The system is meant to ensure that undertrials are not made to wait for days on end behind bars to be released because the certified hard copies of their bail orders were late to reach the prison. The system would also prevent unnecessary arrests and custody of people even after the court has already granted them its protection.  It may even communicate a stay on an execution ordered by the final court on time. It is a big fillip to the fundamental rights of life, dignity and personal liberty. Also Read: SUPACE: Judiciary & AI Pradhan Mantri Digital Health Mission Part of: Prelims and GS – II- Health & Governance Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will announce the nationwide roll-out of Pradhan Mantri Digital Health Mission on September 27. Under this, a unique digital health ID will be provided to the people, which will contain all the health records of the person. Every time one visist a doctor or a pharmacy, everything will be logged in this card. From the doctor’s appointment to the medication, everything will be available in the health profile It will not only digitise health records but also provides a registry of doctors and health facilities.   The mission is being rolled out on a pilot basis in six union territories inclusing Puducherry, Chandigarh, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Daman, Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Implementing agency: The National Health Authority (NHA) The NDHM is part of the Centre’s National Digital Health Blueprint, which aims to enhance healthcare delivery by setting up a core e-health database of international standards and, on paper, allowing patients to have control over their health data.  With its key building blocks or applications, HealthID, DigiDoctor, Health Facility Registry, Personal Health Records, Telemedicine, and e-Pharmacy, the mission will bring together disparate stakeholders and radically strengthen — and, thus change — India’s healthcare delivery landscape. Also Read: NDHM & Data Compliance Service Exports from India Scheme Part of: Prelims and GS – II- Governance; GS-III- Economy Context: Bringing some relief to services exporters, the government has notified the benefits to be given for exports undertaken in 2019-20 under the Service Exports from India Scheme (SEIS).  It has capped entitlements at ₹5 crore per exporter. The notification of benefits will ease the credit burden of firms, especially for players in the travel, tourism and hospitality sectors that have been hit hardest in the pandemic.  About the Service Exports from India Scheme (SEIS) Service Exports from India Scheme (SEIS) aims to promote export of services from India by providing duty scrip credit for eligible exports. A Duty Credit Scrip is like a credit certificate issued by the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) and can be used to pay various duties/taxes to the Central Govt.  Service providers of eligible services shall be entitled to duty credit scrip at notified rates on the net foreign exchange earned.  Duty credit scrips can be used for the payment of custom duties, excise duties, GST on procurement of services etc. Further, the SEIS scheme has given relaxation to the actual user condition and duty credit scrips and goods imported using duty credit scrips are freely transferable. Duty credit scrip would be valid for a period of 18 months from the date of issue. The scheme is implemented and administrated by the Government’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in association with the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). Miscellaneous Place in News: Gogra Context: Villagers have lost access to a vast grazing area near Gogra in eastern Ladakh owing to growing Chinese presence in the area. Gogra is one of the several friction points in eastern Ladakh where Indian and Chinese troops have been engaged in a stand-off since April-May 2020.  The troops have disengaged from the north and south banks of the Pangong Tso and Gogra sector, creating “no zones” in areas along the LAC. Since April 2020, Chinese troops have blocked Indian troops from reaching at least 10 patrolling points (PPs) in eastern Ladakh — running from Depsang plains in the north to the Pangong Tso lake in the south. (News from PIB) Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2021 Part of: GS-Prelims  In News: Patent Fees for Educational Institutions have been reduced by 80 percent. At the time of applying for patents, the innovators have to apply these patents in the name of the institutions which have to pay fees for large applicants, which are very high and thus work as a disincentive. In this regard and to encourage greater participation of the educations institutions, who play a pivotal role in country’s innovation, official fees payable by them in respect of various acts under the Patents Rules, 2003, have been reduced by way of the Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2021. Augmentation of manpower by recruiting new examiners Making process of applying and granting patents completely online Hearing of cases in Patents through Video-Conferencing for speedy and contact-less  proceedings Dynamic redesigning of website and real time based hassle free dissemination of IP  information to stakeholders Encouraging the digital process for applying & granting Patents Scheme for Facilitating Startups Intellectual Property Protection (SIPP) has been launched  to provide facilitators to Startups for filing and processing of their applications The mechanism to lodge feedback/suggestions/complaints has been set up  An Expedited Examination System has been introduced wherein an application for grant of patent is being decided within one year of filing such request News Source: PIB Ayushman Bharat PMJAY Part of: GS-Prelims and GS-II: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health In News: Ayushman Bharat PMJAY - the world’s largest healthcare scheme, has coompleted three years. Aim: To make path-breaking interventions to address health holistically, in primary, secondary and tertiary care systems Objective: Prevention + Promotion (Health & Wellness) Two major initiatives: Health and Wellness Centre: Foundation of India’s health system 1.5 lakh centres will provide – comprehensive health care, including for non-communicable diseases and maternal and child health services, provide free essential drugs and diagnostic services The budget has allocated Rs.1200 crore for this flagship programme Contribution of the private sector through CSR and philanthropic institutions in adopting these centres is also envisaged. National Health Protection Scheme: Will cover over 10 crore poor and vulnerable families (approximately 50 crore beneficiaries) Coverage of up to ₹5 lakh a family a year will be provided for secondary- and tertiary-care hospitalization (50 crore beneficiaries) The program is centrally sponsored under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). It is jointly funded by both the Central government and the states. National Health Agency has been constituted as an autonomous entity for effective implementation of PMJAY in alliance with state governments. News Source: PIB Ramdhari Singh Dinkar Part of: GS-Prelims  Born at Simariya in Bihar in 1908, Dinkar's poetry was considered inspirational during the freedom struggle Remerged as a poet of rebellion as a consequence of his nationalist poetry written in the days before Indian independence.  His poetry exuded veer rasa, and he has been hailed as a Rashtrakavi ('national poet') on account of his inspiring patriotic compositions.  To escape the wrath of the government, Dinkar's poems were published under the pseudonym "Amitabh" Dinkar initially supported the revolutionary movement during the Indian independence struggle, but later became a Gandhian. Was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1959 His Kurukshetra is a narrative poem based on the Santi Parva of the Mahābhārata.  Krishna Ki Chaetavani is another poem composed about events that led to the Kurukshetra War in the Mahābhārata. His Samdheni is a collection of poems reflecting the poet's social concern transcending the boundaries of the nation. His Rashmirathi is considered one of the best versions of the Hindu epic Mahābhārata. News Source: PIB (Mains Focus) INTERNATIONAL/ ECONOMY GS-2: GS-2: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests  GS-3: Economy & its challenges. Federal Reserve’s stance and India Context: Recently, US central bank (Federal Reserve) has reiterated that it would maintain an ‘accommodative stance’ until inflation and employment targets had been met. What is accommodative stance? An accommodative stance means that there is room for lowering interest rates in the future to revive growth and demand in the economy. Accommodative monetary policy, also known as loose credit or easy monetary policy, occurs when a central bank attempts to expand the overall money supply to boost the economy when growth is slowing (as measured by GDP). The policy is implemented to allow the money supply to rise in line with national income and the demand for money. What did the Federal Reserve say? US Fed outlined the risks to economic outlook due to pandemic and said it would continue to “maintain an accommodative stance of monetary policy” until it achieves an inflation moderately above 2 per cent. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), which sets US monetary policy, has decided to keep the target range for the federal funds rate (equivalent to India’s Repo rate) at 0 to 0.25 per cent What did the Fed say on the infusion of liquidity? The Fed had said in earlier (July 2021) that it would moderate (slowdown) the pace of asset purchases. Purchasing bonds/asset by Central Bank means infusion of money supply into the market i.e. increase in liquidity. The Fed currently purchases treasury securities of at least $80 billion, and mortgage-backed securities of at least $40 billion per month. Excess liquidity in US market has been channelized worldwide into other emerging markets as well.  Low interest rates & high liquidity in the US will ensure continued fund flows from foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) into Indian equities. FPI flows into Indian equities amounted to Rs 2,083 crore in August 2021. Slowdown in asset purchases (also known as tapering) means slowing of liquidity infusion by US Fed. In its recent meeting, US Federal Reserve indicated that the tapering (slowing down) of its bond purchase programme would be gradual and spread into the middle of 2022. What does the Fed’s decision mean? Asset purchases could decline by $15 billion per month, and an end to asset purchases by mid-2022 will strengthen the case for raising rates in 2023. This is seen as a sign of strength that the US economic recovery is on the right path.  Analysts say the tapering (slowdown of bond purchases) is likely to be calibrated, and non-disruptive for financial markets — which means foreign investors are unlikely to suddenly exit India.  US putting stringent conditions with respect to inflation and employment for a rate increase & tapering means that there is predictability in Fed’s functioning. What is the future outlook? There is a consensus among participants that domestic markets, like that in India, will ride more on local factors going forward.  There is hope that faster vaccination will result in a milder third wave of Covid if it strikes, and that the economy will witness further reopening and faster consumption-driven growth. Consumption is expected to increase closer to Diwali, and credit growth will see a pick-up over the next two months Connecting the dots: Evergrande Crisis Inflation Targeting by RBI SCIENCE & TECH/ GOVERNANCE GS-3: Cyber Security and its challenges GS-3: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Cybersecurity & Banks Context: With increasing emphasis being laid on digitisation for financial institutions, there has been a monumental increase in cybersecurity threats as well.  Therefore, the need for stringent cybersecurity measures for digital banking is now more pressing than ever. The threats Malware: Digital transactions are generally conducted on end-to-end user devices such as mobiles, computers, etc. If devices being used for access are infected with malware, then they end up posing a serious security risk to the bank’s cybersecurity network, whenever they connect with it.  Third-party services: Numerous banks employ the services of third-party vendors, to be able to serve their customers in a better manner. However, if the vendors do not take active cybersecurity measures, then the bank can end up facing the repercussions. Spoofing: Cybercriminals try impersonating a bank’s URL with a website that is quite similar to the original one and has similar functions as well. Whenever a user enters his or her login to tensions into the fake website, the credentials are then stolen by the criminals. Phishing: Attempting to obtain sensitive information such as credit card details, etc. for fraudulent activities, by disguising oneself as an authentic, trustworthy entity via electronic communication Unencrypted data: It is imperative that whatever data that is stored on the computers, or servers of banks, needs to be encrypted fully, which ensures that even in the event of data being stolen, it cannot be used by cybercriminals. The challenges  Lack of awareness: There aren’t a lot of firms that end up investing in training and enhancing overall awareness related to cybersecurity amongst people. Increased use of social media: Many a time, customers who are not well-versed with cybersecurity measures, end up putting the data for anyone to see. Inadequate budget and lack of management: Cybersecurity is often neglected in budget allocations, where the firm does not realise the monumental impact that these threats can have. The solutions Integrated security: In a sector as regulated as BFSI, integrated security is the future. Machine learning and big data analytics: These are essential for leveraging cyber resilience.  Updated antivirus and anti-malware applications offer the best protection from attacks that can be potentially disastrous Endpoint protection: Financial institutions need to invest in technologies that can enhance the endpoint protection. Connecting the dots: NATGRID India needs a Cybersecurity Strategy Blockchain Technology: Advantages & Challenges (AIR- Spotlight News Analysis) Sep 23: Digital India – Financial Inclusion - https://youtu.be/-F88ooM-j4s  ECONOMY/ GOVERNANCE GS-3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment  GS-2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Digital India – Financial Inclusion Technology has had a disruptive effect on the delivery of financial services, and adoption of digital solutions could help accelerate financial inclusion.  Financial inclusion refers to the access to financial services like savings, insurance, credit etc. In line with SDG 1, to end global poverty, financial inclusion will be key. The 2030 Agenda seeks to guarantee human beings, especially those in vulnerable situations, the right to financial services, including microfinancing. Digital financial inclusion is defined as digital access to and the use of formal financial services by the unserved and underserved population at an affordable cost (Lauer and Lyman 2015). Traditionally, the costumers had to visit the physical banks to perform their business with banks (transactions, withdrawal, etc.). However, after the ICT revolution, the banking services are available via IT and ITES. This new form of banking, that is use of ICT, is called digital banking. This is a step towards cashless economy too, because the money transaction happens not via physical currency but digitally. This has also reduced the burden on physical banking infrastructure. Efforts by Government of India The GoI has been making concerted efforts to expand its digital infrastructure and enable access to financial services through the Unique Identity-Aadhaar and the Digital India programme (to deliver public services through digital channels and to connect rural areas with high-speed internet). Another far-reaching move towards digitisation is the shift towards government-to-person (G2P) payments or direct benefit transfers (DBTs) (GPFI 2017).  Amid the gloom of the Covid-19 pandemic, the past year has shown some pleasant surprises in the efforts to promote India’s digital journey. India overtook China to register the highest number of countrywide digital payments.  Real-time transactions crossed 25 billion, much higher than China’s 15 billion in 2020, as reported in the annual research report of ACI Worldwide. The report also stated that digital payments in India are set to account for 71.7 per cent of all payments by volume by the year 2025. A YouGov survey showed that 67 per cent of urban Indian women responding to the survey use digital modes of payment on a general basis. (Convenience of use, which interestingly overtook cashbacks and promotional offers. This convenience has been felt even more during the Covid pandemic.) The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana has added 42.4 crore bank accounts in the past seven years, of which 28 crore are owned by rural Indians. Over 23.5 crore women now own bank accounts across rural and urban India. While Jan Dhan was the first pillar of the ambitious JAM trinity, Aadhaar card seeding and bank account linkages to mobile numbers have empowered people in hitherto unimagined ways. The JAM trinity has helped people know their account status, receive scholarships and fellowships, get fertiliser and LPG subsidy, disability pensions and farm income support — directly into their accounts. In the past one year alone, Rs 4.3 lakh crore was transferred, in over 477 crore transactions under 319 schemes, and an estimated saving of Rs 1.8 lakh crore under DBT was observed. Key Recommendations of ‘Connected Commerce: Creating a Roadmap for a Digitally Inclusive Bharat’ - A report by NITI Aayog and Mastercard Strengthening the payment infrastructure to promote a level playing field for NBFCs and banks. Digitizing registration and compliance processes and diversifying credit sources to enable growth opportunities for MSMEs. Building information sharing systems, including a ‘fraud repository’, and ensuring that online digital commerce platforms carry warnings to alert consumers to the risk of frauds. Enabling agricultural NBFCs to access low-cost capital and deploy a ‘phygital’ (physical + digital) model for achieving better long-term digital outcomes.  To make city transit smoothly accessible to all with minimal crowding and queues, leveraging existing smartphones and contactless cards and make it an inclusive, interoperable, and fully open system  Conclusion Digital Financial Inclusion is critical to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals to which India remains committed, especially when it comes to fighting poverty, reducing gender inequalities and ushering in greater social equity, among others. India being a major economy must reap benefits of digital age for which digital literacy is inevitable. The digital journey, however, is long and one hopes to see the positive trends sustaining given their transformative impact on the lives of Indians. Can you answer these questions? Essay: The pursuit of financial inclusion The involvement of large tech players in the financial services segment has been specifically flagged by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Examine the reasons and provide solutions. (TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE) Model questions: (You can now post your answers in comment section) Note: Correct answers of today’s questions will be provided in next day’s DNA section. Kindly refer to it and update your answers. Q.1) Which of the following is responsible for carrying out the Census in India?  Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation Ministry of Home affairs  NITI Aayog  National Population Commission Q.2) Consider the following Statements About FASTER System by Supreme Court It is an Artificial Intelligence(AI) based tool that collects relevant facts and laws and makes them available to a judge It is a big fillip to the fundamental rights of life, dignity and personal liberty. Select the correct answer from the codes given below: 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2  Neither 1 nor 2  Q.3) Consider the following Statements about National Digital Health Mission (NDHM) Under this, a unique digital health ID will be provided to the people, which will contain all the health records of the person It is being implemented by Ministry of Electronics and Information technology Select the correct answer from the codes given below: 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2  Neither 1 nor 2  ANSWERS FOR 23rd Sept 2021 TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE (TYK) 1 C 2 D 3 C Must Read On Disease Surveillance System: The Hindu On Poshan Vatikas and nutrition gap: Indian Express

[FINAL COMPILATIONS] IASbaba’s Rapid Revision (RaRe) Series Current Affairs QUIZ – English & Hindi – UPSC PRELIMS 2021

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For Previous Daily Quiz (ARCHIVES) - CLICK HERE करेंट अफेयर्स के प्रश्न 'द हिंदू', 'इंडियन एक्सप्रेस' और 'पीआईबी' जैसे स्रोतों पर आधारित होते हैं, जो यूपीएससी प्रारंभिक परीक्षा के लिए बहुत महत्वपूर्ण स्रोत हैं। प्रश्न अवधारणाओं और तथ्यों दोनों पर केंद्रित हैं। दोहराव से बचने के लिए यहां कवर किए गए विषय आम तौर पर 'दैनिक करंट अफेयर्स / डेली न्यूज एनालिसिस (डीएनए) और डेली स्टेटिक क्विज' के तहत कवर किए जा रहे विषयों से भिन्न होते हैं। प्रश्न सोमवार से शनिवार तक दोपहर 2 बजे से पहले प्रकाशित किए जाएंगे। इस कार्य में आपको 10 मिनट से ज्यादा नहीं देना है। इस कार्य के लिए तैयार हो जाएं और इस पहल का इष्टतम तरीके से उपयोग करें। याद रखें कि, "साधारण अभ्यर्थी और चयनित होने वाले अभ्यर्थी के बीच का अंतर केवल दैनक अभ्यास है !!" Important Note: Comment अनुभाग में अपने अंक पोस्ट करना न भूलें। साथ ही, हमें बताएं कि क्या आपको आज का टेस्ट अच्छा लगा । 5 प्रश्नों को पूरा करने के बाद, अपना स्कोर, समय और उत्तर देखने के लिए ‘View Questions’ पर क्लिक करें। उत्तर देखने के लिए, इन निर्देशों का पालन करें: 1 - 'स्टार्ट टेस्ट/ Start Test' बटन पर क्लिक करें प्रश्न हल करें 'टेस्ट सारांश/Test Summary'बटन पर क्लिक करें 'फिनिश टेस्ट/Finish Test'बटन पर क्लिक करें अब ‘View Questions’बटन पर क्लिक करें - यहां आपको उत्तर और लिंक दिखाई देंगे। To take the Test - Click Here

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Highlights/Features of Rapid Revision (RaRe) Series: It is a FREE initiative! Program Duration - 120 Days (31st May, 2021 to 27th September, 2021). 1. Dedicated Portal for Focused Preparation There will be a separate dedicated portal to help you stay focused and keep your preparation streamlined for the next 120 Days. The Registration link for the dedicated portal is given at the end of the post. 2. 120 Days Integrated (Prelims + Mains) Time Table This year’s RaRe Series will include Integrated Revision Plan (IRP) where we will be syncing your mains and prelims syllabus together over next 120 Days. The Revision Plan is designed by integrating IASbaba's famous flagship initiatives - 60 Day Plan and TLP Mains Answer Writing. 3. Daily RaRe Series (RRS) Videos on High Probable Topics (Monday - Friday) In video discussions, special focus is given to topics which have high probability to appear in UPSC Prelims Question Paper. Each session will be of 20 mins to 30 mins, which would cover rapid revision of 10 high probable topics (both static and current affairs) important for Prelims Exam this year according to the schedule. 4. Daily Prelims MCQs from Static (Monday - Friday) Daily Static Quiz will cover all the topics of static subjects – Polity, History, Geography, Economics, Environment and Science and technology. 10 questions will be posted daily and these questions are framed from the topics mentioned in the schedule and in the RaRe videos. It will ensure timely and streamlined revision of your static subjects. Note: Should be integrated with the 60 Days Plan 2021. This will expose you to diverse questions from the same topics. 5. Daily Current Affairs MCQs (Monday - Saturday) Daily 5 Current Affairs questions, based on sources like ‘The Hindu’, ‘Indian Express’ and ‘PIB’, would be published from Monday to Saturday. Note: Current Affairs questions covered in the 60 Days Plan and Daily Quiz Monthly Compilations should be covered retrospectively. 6. Daily CSAT Quiz (Monday - Friday) CSAT has been an achilles heel for many aspirants. Daily 5 CSAT Questions will be published. 7. Daily Mains Answer Writing (Monday - Friday) GS Mains will be covered along with Prelims in an integrated manner. Daily three Mains questions will be covered syllabus-wise according to the topics mentioned in the schedule. In total, it covers 250+ Mains Questions along with synopsis. 8. Brainstorming on Ethics & Essay (BEE) (Saturday & Sunday) Each week, Sunil Oberoi Sir (Retd. IAS) will take 3 sessions, two for Essay and one for Ethics. The two sessions earmarked for Essay will have a topic-based discussion where he will discuss the approach to write issue-based and philosophical essays. The topics will be picked from previous year question papers of UPSC and TLP initiative of IASbaba. 9. Full Mocks 3 GS Paper 1 Full Mocks will be provided along the lines of UPSC Prelims. 3 CSAT Paper 2 Full Mocks will be provided so that you are not overwhelmed during the D-Day. 10. Rapid Revision (RaRe) Notes Right material plays important role in clearing the exam and Rapid Revision (RaRe) Notes will have Prelims specific subject-wise refined notes. The main objective is to help students revise most important topics and that too within a very short limited time frame. FULL MOCK 2 : of RaRe Series - Click here To Register - Click here For complete details of the RaRe Series -  Click here

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UPSC Quiz – 2021 : IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs Quiz 24th September 2021

For Previous Daily Quiz (ARCHIVES) - CLICK HERE The Current Affairs questions are based on sources like ‘The Hindu’, ‘Indian Express’ and ‘PIB’, which are very important sources for UPSC Prelims Exam. The questions are focused on both the concepts and facts. The topics covered here are generally different from what is being covered under ‘Daily Current Affairs/Daily News Analysis (DNA) and Daily Static Quiz’ to avoid duplication. The questions would be published from Monday to Saturday before 2 PM. One should not spend more than 10 minutes on this initiative. Gear up and Make the Best Use of this initiative. Do remember that, “the difference between Ordinary and EXTRA-Ordinary is PRACTICE!!” Important Note: Don't forget to post your marks in the comment section. Also, let us know if you enjoyed today's test :) After completing the 5 questions, click on 'View Questions' to check your score, time taken, and solutions. To take the Test - Click Here

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Dear friends, There is just one constant in the World and that is – ‘Change’. Some people find it difficult to adapt to change, probably just because of fear of something new. But, change is a natural result of growth. And we grow, in the process, we learn. We learn from our mistakes, experiences, and from others' feedback too. Hence with a lot of introspection and research, we are going to introduce a new version of IASbaba. In our journey of almost 6 years, we have always strived to excel and serve the students with the best possible capacity. In this quest to be the best, we are launching a completely new website for you. The new website is extremely user-friendly and easy to navigate. We have tried to make it more mobile-friendly and also worked on making the website faster. We have also added the feature of 'Dark-Mode'. You can use the website according to your level of preparation. Separate sections are made for your convenience - Beginner’s Section – There is a beginner's section where the basic information regarding preparation is given. Detailed strategies of all the subjects are given so that you are not misguided and you can spend more time focusing on your studies rather than looking for sources and strategies. Prelims – Prelims section deals with all the prelims-related content. It contains the link for daily free initiatives like Daily Prelims Quiz and also the paid initiatives. Mains – Like the Prelims section, the Mains section contains the link for all the initiatives related to the mains exam. It contains the Daily TLP questions and study material related to mains. Current Affairs – Till now, Current Affairs initiatives were distributed on the site under several individual heads like PIB, RSTV debate, AIR Spotlight, and Daily Current Affairs, etc. But now you will find everything under one link. This way, you won’t have to knock on several doors for the content. You will get all the relevant information at one place. Download Section - Under this section, you can find the Monthly Current Affairs Magazine, Yojana-Kurukshetra (YK) Gist, Monthly Compilations of Daily Current Affair Quiz, TLP Mains Compilations, etc. Hindi Section - You will be able to access all the हिन्दी content (Paid + Free) in one place.  Topper’s Strategy - This section will allow you a peek in the preparation strategy of the toppers. You will be able to learn from the methodology of the successful candidates who have achieved the target which you want to achieve.  All the initiatives are thoughtfully placed in such a way that browsing through the site becomes hassle-free. Not only this, The design of the site has been made mobile-friendly so that you don’t find it difficult to browse on your phone. And on top of everything, loading of the site has become superfast. So you can utilise your time to the optimum limit.  This way once you visit the website, you will be able to relate with our objective – ‘One Stop Destination for UPSC Preparation’.  We request you to please go through the new website and provide feedback in the comments.

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[FINAL COMPILATIONS] IASbaba’s Rapid Revision (RaRe) Series STATIC QUIZ – English & Hindi – UPSC PRELIMS 2021

Dear Students If you ask any topper about their secret of success, you’ll find one common answer. And that is – Revision. Revision is key to success. As if you have not revised the topics, you won’t be able to recall them in the exam and there will be a very high probability of getting confused and marking an incorrect answer. To assist all of you in Revision, we are providing you with the Compilations of RaRe Static Quiz (English and हिन्दी) ENGLISH QUIZ POLITY – CLICK HERE ECONOMY – CLICK HERE HISTORY – CLICK HERE GEOGRAPHY – CLICK HERE ENVIRONMENT AND SCIENCE & TECH – CLICK HERE हिन्दी QUIZ POLITY – CLICK HERE ECONOMY  – CLICK HERE HISTORY – CLICK HERE GEOGRAPHY – CLICK HERE ENVIRONMENT AND SCIENCE & TECH – CLICK HERE

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 23rd September 2021

Archives (PRELIMS + MAINS FOCUS) WHO tightens global air quality norms Part of: Prelims and GS III - Climate change  Context The World Health Organisation (WHO), in its first-ever update since 2005, has tightened global air pollution standards because it has been recognised in the past decade that the impact of air pollution on health is much more serious than earlier envisaged. Every year, exposure to air pollution is estimated to cause 7 million premature deaths and result in the loss of millions more healthy years of life. New norms The upper limit of annual PM2.5 as per the 2005 standards is 10 microgram per cubic metre. That has now been revised to five microgram per cubic metre. The upper limit of PM10 is 20 microgram and has now been revised to 15. The 24-hour value has been revised from 50 to 45 microgram. Impact on India The move does not have an immediate effect in India as the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) do not meet the WHO’s existing standards.  The government has a dedicated National Clean Air Programme that aims for a 20% to 30% reduction in particulate matter concentrations by 2024 in 122 cities, keeping 2017 as the base year  What is National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)? National Ambient Air Quality Standards are the standards for ambient air quality set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) The CPCB has been conferred this power by the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. Ambient Air Quality Standards contains 12 pollutants What is National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)? It was launched by the MoEFCC in January 2019. It is the first-ever effort in the country to frame a national framework for air quality management with a time-bound reduction target. It seeks to cut the concentration of coarse (PM10) and fine particles (PM2.5) by at least 20% in the next five years, with 2017 as the base year for comparison. The plan includes 102 non-attainment cities, across 23 states and Union territories, which were identified by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on the basis of their ambient air quality data between 2011 and 2015. Non-attainment cities: These are those that have fallen short of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for over five years. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Part of: Prelims and GS-III- Disasters management  Context The Ministry of Home Affairs informed the Supreme Court that the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has recommended the payment of ₹50,000 each as ex gratia assistance to the next of kin of those who died of COVID-19, including those who succumbed to the virus while involved in relief operations and preparedness activities. What is The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)?  NDMA is the apex statutory body for disaster management in India. The NDMA was formally constituted on 27th September 2006, in accordance with the Disaster Management Act, 2005 Composition: Prime Minister as its Chairperson and nine other members, and one such member to be designated as Vice-Chairperson. Mandate: Its primary purpose is to coordinate response to natural or man-made disasters and for capacity-building in disaster resiliency and crisis response.  It is also the apex body to lay down policies, plans and guidelines for Disaster Management to ensure timely and effective response to disasters. Vision: To build a safer and disaster resilient India by a holistic, proactive, technology driven and sustainable development strategy that involves all stakeholders and fosters a culture of prevention, preparedness and mitigation. SPIN scheme Part of: Prelims and GS III - Economy  Context Recently, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) launched a unique Scheme called SPIN (Strengthening the Potential of India). About  SPIN scheme The SPIN scheme  aims at infusing self-sustainability in the Indian pottery sector. The Scheme enables the registered potters to get a direct loan from the banks under Pradhan Mantri Shishu Mudra Yojana.  Under this Scheme, KVIC is acting as a facilitator for financial aid to potters through RBL bank and also providing training to the artisans, opting for this scheme.  There will be no financial burden on the exchequer and the loan will be repaid by the potter in easy installments.  It is a no-subsidy program. Under the scheme,  780 potters from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan and Jharkhand have registered for financial assistance from the bank to begin their own business. What is Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana?  The scheme launched in April, 2015 to provide formal access of financial facilities to the Non Corporate Small Business Sector.  Objective: To promote & ensure bank finance to unfunded segments of the Indian economy. These loans are classified as MUDRA loans under PMMY.  These loans are given by Commercial Banks, RRBs, Small Finance Banks, MFIs and NBFCs.  Types of loans: Loans are given as per the stage of growth and funding needs of the beneficiary micro unit.  Shishu: covering loans up to Rs. 50,000 Kishore: covering loans above Rs. 50,000 and up to Rs.5 lakh. Tarun: covering loans above Rs. 5  lakh and up to Rs.10 lakh. Aroma Mission Part of: Prelims and GS - II - policies and interventions Context Recently, the Union Minister of State Science & Technology has proposed Integrated Aroma Dairy Entrepreneurship for Jammu & Kashmir to augment the income of farmers. The Aroma Mission, also popularly referred as "Lavender or Purple Revolution", has started from J&K and transformed the lives of farmers who are able to grow lavender, make lucrative profit and improve their lives. Earlier, the floriculture mission was launched in 21 States and Union Territories. What is Aroma Mission?  The CSIR Aroma Mission is envisaged to bring transformative change in the aroma sector through desired interventions in the areas of agriculture, processing and product development Objectives: To promote the cultivation of aromatic crops for essential oils. To enable Indian farmers and the aroma industry to become global leaders. To provide benefits to the farmers in achieving higher profits, utilization of waste lands and protection of their crops from wild and grazing animals. Nodal Agencies: CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP), Lucknow. Coverage: The project assured benefits to the growers of Vidarbha, Bundelkhand, Gujarat, Marathwada, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and other states where farmers are exposed to frequent episodes of weather extremes and account for maximum suicides. Aromatic Plants include lavender, damask rose, mushk bala, etc. Launch of Second Phase: CSIR-IIIM-Jammu announced Aroma Mission phase-II in February, 2021 after the success of the first phase. World Rhino Day Part of: Prelims and GS III - Conservation  Context World Rhino Day is observed on 22th September to spread awareness for all five species of rhino and work being done to save them. It was first announced by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) - South Africa in 2010.  The species of rhinoceros are on the verge of extinction due to persistent poaching and habitat loss over several decades. Theme 2021: Keep the five Alive. Objectives: Strengthening protection, Expanding the distribution range, Research and monitoring, Adequate and sustained funding. About the species of Rhino There are five species of rhino – white and black rhinos in Africa, and the greater one-horned, Javan and Sumatran rhino species in Asia. IUCN Red List Status: White Rhino: Near Threatened. Black Rhino: Critically endangered. Greater One Horned: Vulnerable. Javan: Critically Endangered Sumatran Rhino: Critically Endangered Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros Also known as Indian rhino, it is the largest of the rhino species.  India is home to the largest number of Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros in the world. At present, there are about 2,600 Indian rhinos in India, with more than 90% of the population concentrated in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park. Habitat: The species is restricted to small habitats in Indo-Nepal terai and northern West Bengal and Assam. In India, rhinos are mainly found in Kaziranga NP, Pobitora WLS, Orang NP, Manas NP in Assam, Jaldapara NP and Gorumara NP in West Bengal and Dudhwa TR in Uttar Pradesh. Threats: Poaching for the horns Habitat loss Population density Decreasing Genetic diversity Protection Status: IUCN Red List: Vulnerable. CITES: Appendix-I Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: Schedule I. Conservation Efforts by India: New Delhi Declaration on Asian Rhinos: India, Bhutan, Nepal, Indonesia and Malaysia have signed a declaration for the conservation and protection of the species. DNA profiles of all rhinos: It will help in curbing poaching and gathering evidence in wildlife crimes involving rhinos. National Rhino Conservation Strategy: It was launched in 2019 to conserve the greater one-horned rhinoceros. Indian Rhino Vision 2020: To attain a wild population of at least 3,000 greater one-horned rhinos spread over seven protected areas in the Indian state of Assam by 2020. (News from PIB) Sign Language Day Part of: GS-Prelims  Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC), an autonomous body within the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, will be celebrating ‘Sign Language Day’ on 23rd September. United Nations declared 23rd September as the International Sign Language Day, the ISLRTC has celebrated it every year - To sensitize the general public about the importance of Indian sign languages, and the information and communication accessibility for persons with hearing disabilities.  Sign language not only plays an important role in educating people, but also is vital in creating employment and vocational training for persons with hearing disabilities. News Source: PIB National Single Window System for Investors and Businesses Part of: GS-Prelims  In News: National Single Window System for Investors and Businesses launched. The system is envisioned to address information asymmetry, duplication of information submitted across platforms and authorities and inefficient tracking of approvals and registration faced by investors.   Will usher in Azadi from legacy of running to Govt. offices for approvals and registrations - A single interface between businesses & Govt at national level To have solutions for all at one click of the mouse through ‘End to End’ facilitation To bring transparency, accountability & responsiveness in the ecosystem and all information will be available on a single dashboard. 18 Central Departments, 9 States already boarded. 14 Central depts. & 5 states will be added Set up an Investment Clearance Cell (ICC) that will provide “end to end” facilitation and support to investors, including pre-investment advisory, provide information related to land banks and facilitate clearances at Centre and State level. Current Status: Extensive testing by Ministries/States is ongoing, and will continue for next three months to stabilize & optimize the platform. Must Read: TLP-Governance News Source: PIB India – UAE CEPA Part of: GS-Prelims and GS-II: India and its neighbourhood- relations In News: Negotiations have been formally launched on the India-United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Aimed at improving bilateral economic relations, including expanding the existing trade and investment relationship Will create new jobs, raise living standards, and provide wider social and economic opportunities in both nations.  A new strategic economic agreement is expected to increase bilateral trade in goods to USD 100 billion within five years of the signed agreement and increase trade in services to USD 15 billion. To strengthen the rules-based, transparent, non-discriminatory, open, and inclusive multilateral trading system embodied by the World Trade Organization.  Also agreed to work towards a balanced and inclusive outcome at the 12th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC12) in Geneva, Switzerland. Relations between UAE & India India’s third-largest trading partner with bilateral trade in 2019/2020 valued at USD 59 billion India’s second-largest export destination after the US, with exports valued at approximately USD 29 billion in 2019-2020.  Eighth-largest investor in India, having invested USD 11 billion between April 2000 and March 2021, while investment by Indian companies in the UAE is estimated to be over USD 85 billion. India was the UAE’s second-largest trading partner in 2019, with bilateral non-oil trade valued at USD 41 billion.  India's major exports to the UAE include petroleum products, precious metals, stones, gems and jewellery, minerals, food items such as cereals, sugar, fruits and vegetables, tea, meat, and seafood, textiles, engineering and machinery products, and chemicals.  India's top imports from the UAE include petroleum and petroleum products, precious metals, stones, gems and jewellery, minerals, chemicals and wood and wood products. India imported USD 10.9 billion of crude oil from the UAE in 2019-2020. News Source: PIB (Mains Focus) ENVIRONMENT/ GOVERNANCE GS-2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. GS-3: Conservation Land Challenge for Green Power Context: As India switches from fossil fuel to clean energy, it will trigger a race to establish mega green power plants. This in turn would necessitate the need for substantial land to establish large spreads of solar panels.  Issues/ Concerns  Huge Land Requirement: If India wants to go ahead with its plan to implement its net-zero target by 2050, solar could occupy anything between 50,000 and 75,000 square kilometres of land, while wind could occupy an additional 15,000 to 20,000 sq km The amount of land that could be needed for solar is equivalent to 1.7-2.5 per cent of the country’s total landmass, or 2.2-3.3 per cent of its non-forested land.  Disproportionate impact on small farmers: Push for green power (solar & wind power) could lead into land acquisition spree by private players, which could eat away the lands of farmers on the margins of cities and urban clusters. Environmental Imbalances: Environmental concerns may be brushed aside in the name of green power to accommodate huge stretches of solar panels. In long run, this could create imbalances in the ecosystem impacting the biodiversity of the region. Food Security: Green projects even eat into agricultural or forested land. Such projects may generate clean energy from sunlight but cannot produce food. Vulnerability of the Poor: Unless regulated, it could be the repeat of 1970s Mumbai when dishonest realtors forced simple folk to give up their properties at throwaway prices and converted farmlands into housing jungles. Alternative in Wastelands is not without concern: Earlier it was suggested that wastelands’ or ‘zero impact areas’ be used to set up renewable energy parks. However, environmentalists have pointed out that areas designated as ‘wastelands’ could “actually be fragile and home to unique ecosystems”.  These ‘Open Natural Ecosystems’ are also the source of essential fodder to feed our 500 million livestock.  Way Ahead Balancing Environment & Developmental needs: Recently, the Supreme Court asked for transmission lines evacuating solar energy in Rajasthan to be laid underground to reduce the threat to the already threatened bird species, the Great Indian Bustard.  Policy Intervention: Developing clear environmental and social criteria for rating potential sites. Regionally Balanced development: Limiting undue regional concentration and supporting widely distributed renewable generation. Promoting Innovations that reduces need for land:  Solar can continue to use more and more rooftops, even those belonging to large public and private institutions.  Some designs that need minimum land use such as solar trees and solar canopies could generate large amounts of energy.  Also, one can tap into artificial water bodies where floating solar projects are a possibility.  Wind energy can innovate to use rooftops (options are already available) and experiment with offshore wind projects Nurturing the ‘agrivoltaics’ sector: This means helping farmlands that make up the country’s 60.4 per cent total surface host both wind and solar projects. Wind turbines can be easily set up in farms and so can a host of solar trees. In the right conditions, they are seen to maintain yields, and reduce soil moisture loss.  However, extended research needs to be done on this method to establish optimal conditions for different geographies and crops.  Connecting the dots: Betting on green power market Is India’s green transition inclusive News Source: Business Line INTERNATIONAL/ ECONOMY GS-2: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests  Judicial Selection Needs More Than a Tweak Context: Recently, new judges have been appointed to the Supreme Court and long overdue vacancies have been filled up. SC Collegium has also made proposals to alter the existing composition of various High Courts. When these recommendations are notified new Chief Justices will be appointed to as many as eight different courts, five existing Chief Justices will swap positions with others. Concerns Collegium system finds no mention in the actual text of the Constitution. Long-standing criticism about the collegium’s operation remain unaddressed i.e its opacity and a lack of independent scrutiny of its decisions. There is lack of transparency as to why five Chief Justices are now being transferred to different courts.  For nearly two years, despite vacancies on the Bench, the collegium made no recommendations for appointments to the Supreme Court.  Our constitutional scheme envisages no power of administrative superintendence in the Supreme Court over the High Courts. But when transfers are made routine, when the process of appointing Chief Justices to High Courts is shrouded in secrecy, a de facto system of oversight on High Courts is put in place. The procedure to be followed by the collegium system is contained in a “Memorandum of Procedure” (MoP). However, there is no actual guidance on how judges are to be selected. Supreme Court struck down National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC), created by 99th Constitutional Amendment Act.  This was done on the grounds that judicial primacy in making appointments and transfers was an essential feature of the Constitution. NJAC would have been responsible for the recruitment, appointment and transfer of Judges of Higher Judiciary. JNAC was to be comprised of members from the judiciary, the executive, and the lay-public. But when the Court struck down the NJAC in 2015, it also promised to reform the existing system. Six years down the line those promises have been all but forgotten. A new MoP, for instance, has not moved forward.  The considerations that must go into the procedure for selecting judges is left unexplained.  The words “merit” and “diversity” are mentioned without any corresponding debates on what they mean. Conclusion At some point India must take seriously the task of reforming the existing Collegium scheme, because the status quo is ultimately corrosive of the very institutions that it seeks to protect. Connecting the dots: Judiciary and AI Women & Judiciary  Language in Judiciary  Judicial Administration Reform News Source: The Hindu (AIR- Spotlight News Analysis) Sep 20: Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat - https://youtu.be/mh0z1UsM1vI  GOVERNANCE/SOCIETY GS-2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ The ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’ scheme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Ekta Diwas i.e., 31st October 2015, on the occasion of 140th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel, drawing inspiration from the life of India’s freedom fighter.  Through this innovative measure, the knowledge of the culture, traditions and practices of different states & UTs will lead to an enhanced understanding and bonding between the states, thereby strengthening the unity and integrity of India.  Implemented under the overall guidance of Ministry of Education. It aims to enhance interaction & promote mutual understanding between people of different states/UTs through the concept of state/UT pairing.  Under it rich culture, heritage, customs and traditions of paired states will be showcased in each other’s states This cultural exchange amongst states enables people to learn about the culture of different states and regions, promoting the spirit of national integration. The idea is to create a learning ecosystem between the various stakeholders of the partnering states so that they benefit from the best practices of one another by establishing a state-to-state connection. Initiatives taken up under the Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat  Award-winning books and poetry, popular folk songs have been translated from one language to the language of the partner state Culinary events have been organised to learn culinary practices of partner states Homestay for visitors coming from partner states Rajya Darshan for Tourists Accepting the traditional attire of other states and Union Territories Exchange of information like traditional agricultural practices with partner states Conclusion: Article 1 of the Constitution of India describes India as a Union of States. This means that the Union is indestructible. This unique Union is a diverse combination of religions, cultures, tribes, languages, cuisines and therefore its people. The immense sacrifices rendered by our forefathers to protect and preserve the diversity of our country is beyond imagination. Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat aims to do justice to one such towering figure who went about the huge task of integrating the 565 odd princely states to the Union of India seamlessly. Value Addition National Mission on Cultural Mapping of India Ministry of Culture launched it in the year of commemoration of the birth centenary of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay. The Cultural Mapping of India portal will serve as a repository/consolidated database of information about cultural assets and resources i.e. a cultural inventory at one place for essential planning, sustainable economic development and for preserving the scattered and near extinct art forms. Aim: Converting the vast and widespread cultural canvas of India into an objective cultural map Designing a mechanism to fulfil the aspirations of the whole artist community of the nation Preserving the rich cultural heritage of this country in the form of a cultural repository of artists and art forms The Mission also seeks to open a direct channel of communication of artists with the Government and peer to peer communication among artists for talent honing and handholding of each other. (TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE) Model questions: (You can now post your answers in comment section) Note: Correct answers of today’s questions will be provided in next day’s DNA section. Kindly refer to it and update your answers. Q.1 What is the maximum loan limit under the Shishu product of MUDRA Yojana? Rs 5 lakh Rs 1 lakh Rs 50,000 Rs 10 lakh Q.2 Which of the following industries plays a major role in polluting air and increasing air pollution? Brick manufacturing industries Manufacture of gases industries Electrical appliances and electrical goods industries All of the above Q.3 Consider the following Statements About national disaster management authority It is a statutory body. The Prime Minister is its chairperson.  Select the correct answer from the codes given below: 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2  Neither 1 nor 2  ANSWERS FOR 22nd Sept 2021 TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE (TYK) 1 A 2 B 3 A Must Read On Sea Level Rise: The Hindu On QUAD: Indian Express On CPTPP: Financial Times

UPSC HINDI Quiz– 2021: IASbaba की दैनिक करेंट अफेयर्स क्विज़ 23rd सितंबर 2021

For Previous Daily Quiz (ARCHIVES) - CLICK HERE करेंट अफेयर्स के प्रश्न 'द हिंदू', 'इंडियन एक्सप्रेस' और 'पीआईबी' जैसे स्रोतों पर आधारित होते हैं, जो यूपीएससी प्रारंभिक परीक्षा के लिए बहुत महत्वपूर्ण स्रोत हैं। प्रश्न अवधारणाओं और तथ्यों दोनों पर केंद्रित हैं। दोहराव से बचने के लिए यहां कवर किए गए विषय आम तौर पर 'दैनिक करंट अफेयर्स / डेली न्यूज एनालिसिस (डीएनए) और डेली स्टेटिक क्विज' के तहत कवर किए जा रहे विषयों से भिन्न होते हैं। प्रश्न सोमवार से शनिवार तक दोपहर 2 बजे से पहले प्रकाशित किए जाएंगे। इस कार्य में आपको 10 मिनट से ज्यादा नहीं देना है। इस कार्य के लिए तैयार हो जाएं और इस पहल का इष्टतम तरीके से उपयोग करें। याद रखें कि, "साधारण अभ्यर्थी और चयनित होने वाले अभ्यर्थी के बीच का अंतर केवल दैनक अभ्यास है !!" Important Note: Comment अनुभाग में अपने अंक पोस्ट करना न भूलें। साथ ही, हमें बताएं कि क्या आपको आज का टेस्ट अच्छा लगा । 5 प्रश्नों को पूरा करने के बाद, अपना स्कोर, समय और उत्तर देखने के लिए ‘View Questions’ पर क्लिक करें। उत्तर देखने के लिए, इन निर्देशों का पालन करें: 1 - 'स्टार्ट टेस्ट/ Start Test' बटन पर क्लिक करें प्रश्न हल करें 'टेस्ट सारांश/Test Summary'बटन पर क्लिक करें 'फिनिश टेस्ट/Finish Test'बटन पर क्लिक करें अब ‘View Questions’बटन पर क्लिक करें - यहां आपको उत्तर और लिंक दिखाई देंगे। To take the Test - Click Here

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UPSC Quiz – 2021 : IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs Quiz 23rd September 2021

For Previous Daily Quiz (ARCHIVES) - CLICK HERE The Current Affairs questions are based on sources like ‘The Hindu’, ‘Indian Express’ and ‘PIB’, which are very important sources for UPSC Prelims Exam. The questions are focused on both the concepts and facts. The topics covered here are generally different from what is being covered under ‘Daily Current Affairs/Daily News Analysis (DNA) and Daily Static Quiz’ to avoid duplication. The questions would be published from Monday to Saturday before 2 PM. One should not spend more than 10 minutes on this initiative. Gear up and Make the Best Use of this initiative. Do remember that, “the difference between Ordinary and EXTRA-Ordinary is PRACTICE!!” Important Note: Don't forget to post your marks in the comment section. Also, let us know if you enjoyed today's test :) After completing the 5 questions, click on 'View Questions' to check your score, time taken, and solutions. To take the Test - Click Here