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FULL MOCK 2 : UPSC PRELIMS 2021- Rapid Revision (RaRe) Series

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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[NEW WEBSITE] IASbaba 3.0 - New Avatar, New Features!

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

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 22nd September 2021

Archives (PRELIMS + MAINS FOCUS) Kasturirangan Committee to Develop a New National Curriculum Framework (NCF) Part of: Prelims and GS II - Education  Context The Centre has appointed former ISRO chairman K. Kasturirangan as the head of a 12-member steering committee responsible for developing a new National Curriculum Framework (NCF). Dr. Kasturirangan also chaired the drafting committee for the National Education Policy, 2020 which recommended the development of a new NCF.  Key takeaways  The steering committee has been given a tenure of three years to complete its task. NCF is meant to be a guiding document for the development of textbooks, syllabi and teaching practices in schools across the country.  It will develop four such frameworks, one each to guide the curriculum of school education, teacher education, early childhood education and adult education. Major features of National Education Policy 2020 The current 10+2 system will be divided into 5 (3 to 8 years) +3 (8to 11 years) + 3 (11 to 14 years) + 4 (14 to 18 years) format. Co-curriculum and vocational subjects like sports, arts, commerce, science will be treated at the same level. Wherever possible, the medium of instruction in schools until at least Class 5, but preferably until Class 8 and beyond, will be the home language or mother tongue or regional language Multi-disciplinary higher education framework with portable credits, and multiple exits with certificates, diplomas and degrees. Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) will be set up as a single umbrella body for the entire higher education, excluding medical and legal education. National Educational Technology Forum (NETF), will be created to provide a platform for the free exchange of ideas on the use of technology. Central Vigilance Commission Part of: Prelims and GS-II- Statutory Bodies  Context Principal Economic Adviser, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, Sanjeev Sanyal has recently observed that the Vigilance Directorate of the Railways is functioning in violation of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) guidelines. About Railways Vigilance Directorate The Vigilance Directorate plays a very important role in the area of management in the Indian Railways.  It investigates complaints, conducts sample checks in respect of managerial decisions to determine their conformity to rules and procedures. About The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)  It was set up by the Government in 1964 on the recommendations of the Committee on Prevention of Corruption, headed by K. Santhanam. (Santhanam Committee). It is a statutory body governed by the Central Vigilance Commission Act 2003. Mandate: To inquire into offences which might have been committed under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 by certain categories of public servants.  Composition: The Commission shall consist of a Central Vigilance Commissioner (Chairperson); and not more than two Vigilance Commissioners (Members). Appointment: They are appointed by the President of India on recommendation of a Committee consisting of the Prime Minister (Chairperson), the Minister of Home Affairs and the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. Pew Study on the Religious Composition of India Part of: Prelims and GS I - Population Context A new study on the religious composition of India’s population since Partition was conducted recently by pew study. The Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan American think tank based in Washington, D.C. It provides information on social issues, public opinion, and demographic trends shaping the United States and the world. Major findings of the study Marginal change in composition: Due to the “declining and converging fertility patterns” of Hindus and Muslims, there have been only marginal changes in the overall religious composition of the population since 1951. Total Fertility Rate (1992 to 2015): For Muslims, it declined from 4.4 to 2.6, while that of Hindus declined from 3.3 to 2.1. This indicates that the gaps in childbearing between India’s religious groups are much smaller than they used to be. Women in central India tended to have more children. Bihar and Uttar Pradesh showed TFR of 3.4 and 2.7 respectively, in contrast to a TFR of 1.7 and 1.6 in Tamil Nadu and Kerala respectively. Positive overall growth: But all the six major religious groups — Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains — have grown in absolute numbers. The sole exception to this trend are Parsis, whose number halved between 1951 and 2011, from 110,000 to 60,000. Boy preference: Sex-selective abortions had caused an estimated deficit of 20 million girls. This practice is more common among Indian Hindus than among Muslims and Christians.” Effect of migration: Since the 1950s, migration has had only a modest impact on India’s religious composition Muslims more likely than Hindus to leave India while immigrants into India from Muslim-majority countries are disproportionately Hindu. Religious conversion: It has also had a negligible impact on India’s overall composition, with 98% of Indian adults still identifying with the religion in which they were raised. State Food Safety Index: FSSAI Part of: Prelims and GS - II - policies and interventions Context Recently, the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare has released the 3rd State Food Safety Index (SFSI). Also, 19 Mobile Food Testing Vans (Food Safety on Wheels) have been flagged off to supplement the food safety ecosystem across the country. About the Index: The index is developed by FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) to measure the performance of states on five significant parameters of Food Safety. The first State Food Safety Index for the year 2018-19 was announced on the first-ever World Food Safety Day on 7th June 2019. Ranking of States: Among the larger states, Gujarat was the top ranking state, followed by Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Among the smaller states, Goa stood first followed by Meghalaya and Manipur. Among UTs, Jammu & Kashmir, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and New Delhi secured top ranks. About Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) It is an autonomous statutory body established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (FSS Act). The Act aims to establish a single reference point for all matters relating to food safety and standards, by moving from multi- level, multi-departmental control to a single line of command. Ministry: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. It comprises a Chairperson and twenty two members out of which one – third are to be women. The Chairperson of FSSAI is appointed by the Central Government. The primary responsibility for enforcement is largely with the State Food Safety Commissioners. Pearl Farming in Tribal Areas Part of: Prelims and GS III - Conservation  Context Recently, the TRIFED (Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India) inked an agreement with the Jharkhand-based Purty Agrotech for the promotion of pearl farming in tribal areas. About the agreement  As part of the agreement, Purty Agrotech pearls will be sold through 141 Tribes India outlets, apart from various e-commerce platforms. Purty Agrotech’s centre will be developed into a Van Dhan Vikas Kendra Cluster (VDVKC). Besides, there is a plan to develop 25 such VDVKCs for pearl farming in Jharkhand. The breeding of oysters and development of pearls is a sustainable mode of business and can be easily practised by tribals who have access to nearby water bodies. It will prove to be game-changers for tribal livelihoods in the times to come. About Pearl Farming Pearls are the only gemstones in the world that come from a living creature.  Mollusks such as oysters and mussels produce these precious jewels  Pearl oysters are farmed in a number of countries in the world in the production of cultured pearls. Freshwater pearls are pearls that are grown on pearl farms using freshwater mussels.  Since mussels are the organic hosts, the pearls can grow up to 10 times bigger than those made by saltwater oysters, naturally.  About The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) Established in 1987, under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 1984, this statutory body works for the social and economic development of the tribal people of the country  Ministry: Ministry of Tribal Affairs. It has been registered as a National Level Cooperative body by the Government of the country. It helps tribal people manufacture products for national and international markets on a sustainable basis and also supports the formation of Self-Help Groups and imparting training to them. (News from PIB) International Blue Flag Certification Part of: GS-Prelims  In News: The globally recognized and the coveted International eco-label "Blue Flag”, has accorded the Blue Flag Certification for 2 new beaches this year –Kovalam in Tamil Nadu and Eden in Puducherry beaches. Foundation for Environment Education in Denmark (FEE) which accords the globally recognized eco-label - Blue Flag certification, has also given re-certification for 8 nominated beaches Shivrajpur-Gujarat, Ghoghla-Diu, Kasarkod and Padubidri-Karnataka, Kappad-Kerala, Rushikonda- Andhra Pradesh, Golden-Odisha and Radhanagar- Andaman and Nicobar, which were awarded the Blue Flag certificate last year. Beach Environment & Aesthetics Management Services (BEAMS):  To protect and conserve the pristine coastal and marine ecosystems through  holistic management of the resources To abate pollution in coastal waters, promote sustainable development of beach facilities, protect & conserve coastal ecosystems & natural resources, and seriously challenge local authorities & stakeholders to strive and maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene & safety for beachgoers in accordance with coastal environment & regulations. News Source: PIB Space weather Part of: GS-Prelims  In News: A recent study has shown how conditions and events in the solar atmosphere like coronal mass ejections influence the accuracy of space weather prediction, which is crucial for the health of our satellites. This understanding will aid the interpretation of data from the upcoming Aditya-L1, India's first solar mission. Space weather refers to the conditions in the solar wind and near-Earth space, which can adversely affect the performance of space-borne and ground-based technological systems. The space weather near the Earth is mainly due to Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs), which are frequent explosive expulsions of huge magnetized plasma from the Sun into its surroundings, which can blow past the Earth. Sun emits a continuous stream of charged particles called the Solar Wind. Example of space weather events is the geomagnetic storm, a perturbation in the Earth’s magnetic field, which can last for few hours to few days. Understanding of how events in the solar atmosphere influence space weather is necessary for monitoring and maintaining our satellites. News Source: PIB (Mains Focus) INTERNATIONAL/ SECURITY GS-2: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.  GS-2: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests The big deal behind the ruckus over AUKUS Context: There has been strengthening of security dialogues and structures, though diferent in scope & activity but converge on the core issue of maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. In April 2021, France, which has historically been an Indo-Pacific power with territories and bases across the region, participated in a multi-nation naval exercise in the Bay of Bengal with the four Quad nations (the U.S., Japan, Australia and India). Recently, UK’s flagship aircraft carrier -HMS Queen Elizabeth - arrived in Japan after exercising with India, Malaysia and Singapore and traversing the disputed waters of the South China Sea.  Exercise Malabar 2021, held in the Western Pacific from August 26-29, 2021, brought together, for the second year, the navies of U.S., Japan, Australian and India. In the last week of September, there will be the first in-person Quad Leaders Summit (USA, India, Japan, Australia) to be hosted by US President Joe Biden in Washington. On September 15, the heads of government of Australia, the UK and US announced the formation of a trilateral security pact, to be known as AUKUS. Key aspects of AUKUS The AUKUS pact will be providing Australia with the technology and capability to deploy nuclear-powered submarines (i.e. submarines run by nuclear power). It will mean at least eight nuclear powered submarines are built in Australia, and will be the first time the UK and US have shared nuclear capabilities with another nation. These submarines will potentially be fully equipped with advanced U.S. weapons such as the Mark-48 torpedoes, the Harpoon anti-ship missiles and the Tomahawk cruise missiles.  The US and Britain would also share, with Australia, intelligence and advanced technologies in areas like artificial intelligence, cyber-warfare, quantum computing etc. Significance of AUKUS Australia is set to play a more robust role in ensuring peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. Australia will now have a more meaningful naval deterrence of its own to protect its sovereign interests. The AUKUS pact is also an assertion of the relevance of the U.S.-Australia Security Treaty. The AUKUS submarine deal, that enhances capabilities of Australian Navy, is an example of strategic defence collaboration, and a game-changer in the maritime security architecture of the Indo-Pacific. The trilateral security partnership shows that Australia now assess China through the strategic lens, overcoming its earlier purely economic considerations with China. AUKUS provides a fresh opportunity to the United Kingdom to reinsert itself more directly into the Indo-Pacific.  UK is already a member of the Five Eyes (FVEY), an intelligence-sharing alliance built on Anglo-Saxon solidarity (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the U.K., and the U.S.). Australia’s nuclear submarines would help create a new balance of power in the Indo-Pacific, especially in tandem with the U.S. and the U.K.  Limitations China has strongly criticised AUKUS and the submarine deal as promoting instability and stoking an arms race in the Indo-Pacific region. Angry France: Since 2016 France has been in negotiations with Australia to build a fleet of 12 conventional diesel-electric submarines ($90bn deal). The announcement of AUKUS has seen Australia cancel its contract with France resulting in the loss of investment and job opportunities for France.  France says it feels “betrayed” and took the unprecedented step of withdrawing its US ambassadors The Quad is not a security arrangement though there is a widespread feeling that without stronger security underpinnings it would play a limited role in dealing with the real challenge of China’s militarisation. The Malabar exercise is not a naval alliance, even though the habit of cooperation is geared to facilitate communication and interoperability in times of need. Conclusion France is an important part of the regional security calculus. The setback may incentivise France to focus afresh on partners such as India. While preparing to fight its own battles, India will need to seek external balancing. If realpolitik so demands, it has to strike new partnerships — wherever there is convergence of interests. Connecting the dots: QUAD  Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) INTERNATIONAL/ ECONOMY GS-2: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests  Evergrande Crisis of China Context: Recent global markets rout, including a sharp decline in Indian stock market, was triggered by two events. One, the fund crisis at Evergrande, China’s biggest developer which could potentially spiral into a global financial contagion. Two, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s warning of an “economic catastrophe” if American lawmakers failed to increase a legally-imposed debt ceiling. There are also concerns of US Federal reserve taking steps to reduce its liquidity push program (reduced liquidity -> reduced inflow into emerging countries as FII/FDI -> Stock markets decline) What’s the crisis at Evergrande? Evergrande, a company that started out in 1996 selling bottled water followed by a stint in pig farming, now owns China’s top professional soccer team and has long been the poster boy of the Chinese real estate boom.  The main driver of the post-pandemic Chinese economic expansion has been real estate sector. Consequently, Evergrande rode on a sustained property prices surge in China to expand into more than 250 Chinese cities selling home-ownership dreams to the country’s middle class. There were two immediate triggers that precipitated the crisis at Evergrande.  Chinese regulators, as part of a widespread crackdown on sectors such as the digital economy and education, started investigations into the high borrowings of property developers.  To counter that, Evergrande tried selling off some of its business. But a progressive slowing down of China’s property market and reduced demand for new houses adversely impacted its cash flows.  The company is now struggling under a $300 billion liabilities burden that has reduced its credibility and decimated its share price.  It is faced with nearly 800 unfinished residential buildings, many unpaid suppliers and over a million home buyers who have partially paid for their properties. Does the Evergrande crisis trigger systemic risks? There are two factors here.  One, China’s control of virus spread & quickly restarting its industries has played an instrumental role in the post-pandemic global economic recovery. Therefore, China effectively emerged as the key driver of the global commodities upcycle. Second, China’s extended property boom that started in the mid-1990s has now ensured that nearly three quarters of the country’s household wealth is locked up in housing. Any collapse at the biggest real estate company could have a serious knock-on effect on the entire economy, dragging down its growth and potentially setting off a cascading impact on the global commodities and financial markets. There are also concerns about Huarong, a Chinese state-owned financial conglomerate that has liabilities of nearly $240 billion. Huarong is reported to be in trouble as well, escalating the perception of a wider systemic crisis in China.  But there are also indications that Chinese Communist Party will provide adequate supportive measures so as to ensure that the crisis at both these companies does not spiral out of control. Impact on India  India’s buoyant iron ore exports, much of which is headed to China, could also see an impact if the twin crises in China triggers an extended slowdown in the Chinese real estate market. And there could potentially be a sustained impact on global growth prospects, hurting the economic recovery that is underway in markets such as India. Connecting the dots: Biden’s China Policy China Trade Ban could be bad for India (ORF – Expert Speak) Sep 17: A ‘just transition’: Is India’s green transition inclusive? - https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/a-just-transition-is-indias-green-transition-inclusive/   GOVERNANCE/ ECONOMY/ SOCIETY GS-2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. GS-3: Conservation Is India’s Green Transition Inclusive? India’s Status: India crossed the 100-GigaWatts mark for installed renewable power generation capacity and with this, the share of renewables stands at approx. 26 percent of the total installed power generation capacity. If other non-fossil-based energy resources such as nuclear and hydro are accounted for, the share of non-fossils in the cumulative installed power generation capacity stands at 39 percent, which is very close to the 40 percent target enshrined in the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). What is missing – Putting people at the heart of the ‘Green’ transition? It is time the policymakers, environmental activists, sector experts, and other relevant stakeholders to emerge out of the fact that estimations, figures, and numbers are the only ways to measure the success of the energy transition journey. Lack of Social Dialogue: There is wide disarray and disagreement within different stakeholders regarding the form, shape, and nature of energy transition which is being pursued nationally. For example, the chase for higher and higher levels of renewable energy capacity or the existing “coal is bad, green is great” mindset that appears to be governing the clean energy transition. The social dialogue needs to change in the very first stages of planning and articulating the vision of energy transition. What about the quality of life?: The quantitative numbers are often delusional when it comes to their manifestation on the quality of life of the people concerned.  An unbiased exploration of the nature of jobs in the outgoing as well as incoming sectors is required so that the transition weeds out the ills of the past and does not repeat them while reimagining the shape of the energy ecosystem.  Seriously monitor the quality of jobs that the ‘green’ investments are creating as merely being a renewable energy project does not guarantee a job that is well-paying, has scope of skill and income enhancement, is safe from occupational hazards, promotes collectivism amongst workers and provides the social safety net required for leading a dignified life. Lack of transparency, accountability, and social participation in the decision-making processes related to clean energy transition: As per several ground reports, the processes of land acquisition pertaining to various solar projects and wind projects in various parts of the country has been evasive of public concerns and lacks public participation.  Locals are hardly aware of even the basic distinction between any private project and public project, especially when the entity acquiring their land is the State. In many instances, this information asymmetry has been used by the private parties to voice down, sometimes using the force of law and local police, any dissent or resistance which came up while the land acquisition or project construction was being done.  Similarly, in case of public utility lands, the ‘public’ which was utilising such land for livelihood, agriculture, and other purposes is hardly informed and consulted before acquiring their lands. Often, the locals are cheated on by being given promises of preference in jobs but without any written assurance for the same by the renewable energy companies. Thus, with the motive of profiteering on any cost, the green energy projects seem to be treading the same path that various exploitative industries and capitalists have been treading for a long time now. The Way Forward – To truly make the energy transition a ‘just’ one, unbiased, inclusive and rigorous Each and every stakeholder must introspect, drop their respective biases, come clean about their own motives and then listen carefully to the concerns of each other so that the dialogue does not become a war of words, but a constructive and forward-looking strategy-making process. This will actuate the optimal usage of one of the most important and often overlooked pillar of the just transition framework – social dialogue. Dialogues are required to hear the historically unheard voices from the ground - each stakeholder shoul come together on a platform and collectively shape the facets of energy transition. Must Read: Climate Change and India in 2021 Can you answer this question? Examine how can the ‘green’ transition address the challenges in the existing scheme of things and capitalise on the opportunities to come from the transition?  What institutional and procedural systems are required to check the smoothness of transition and address the unintended consequences, if any? Discuss. (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 Recently a study was conducted by a Pew research Centre on religious composition of India’s population. Consider the following statements regarding its findings: Total fertility rate declined for both Muslims and Hindus Migration has had a huge impact on India's religious composition in recent times  Select the correct answer from the codes given below: 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2  Neither 1 nor 2  Q.2 Consider the following statements on Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) It is a Constitutional Body whose members are appointed by President It was set up by the Government in 1964 on the recommendations of the Committee on Prevention of Corruption, headed by K. Santhanam Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? 1 only  2 only Both 1 and 2  Neither 1 nor 2 Q.3 Consider the following Statements About Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) It is an autonomous statutory body established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (FSS Act). It comes under the Ministry of Agriculture.  Select the correct answer from the codes given below: 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2  Neither 1 nor 2  ANSWERS FOR 21st Sept 2021 TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE (TYK) 1 B 2 C 3 A Must Read On Census: The Hindu On Citizen Centric Police: Indian Express On WTO & Agriculture: Hindustan Times

UPSC HINDI Quiz– 2021: IASbaba की दैनिक करेंट अफेयर्स क्विज़ 22nd 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

Daily Prelims CA Quiz

UPSC Quiz – 2021 : IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs Quiz 22nd 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