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Catharsis -Unlock Your Talent and Creativity

Catharsis -Unlock Your Talent & Creativity: POETRY by ARPIT GUPTA IRTS, AIR-300 CSE-2018!

Catharsis -Unlock Your Talent & Creativity: POETRY by ARPIT GUPTA IRTS, AIR-300 CSE-2018!   Hello Friends, You must be aware of the term ‘catharsis’. It is the process of releasing and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions. Recently we have launched a new initiative by the name Catharsis -Unlock Your Talent & Creativity! Today's work is POETRY by Arpit Gupta IRTS, AIR-300 CSE 2018. He has written 3 thought-provoking poems at the time of corona, which represents the current situation. The first poem is written in Bhayanak Ras, second in Veer Ras and the third poem is on issues faced by migrant workers. Well done, Keep it up !!   About Arpit Gupta Arpit Gupta is from Patiala, Punjab. He has appeared for CSE 5 times and every time he has qualified prelims and has written mains. He has given interviews in 2018 and 2019. Also, he will appear in this year's interview when UPSC would resume it, after the lockdown. He secured AIR-300 last year and was allotted Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS). Presently, he is undergoing service training at Zonal Rail Training Institute (ZRTI), Udaipur, Rajasthan.   The first poem was written in 'Bhayanak ras" or "fear" style of writing. It was about how coronavirus has impacted us.     This second poem is written in "veer ras" so as to provide a ray of hope that not everything is lost and mankind will get over this menace soon. This is the 3rd Poem written keeping in mind the migrant crisis and the inhuman treatment meted out to them as reported by various news reports.   Be creative and find your catharsis in whichever form of creativity you are comfortable with.  It could be anything- a song, a painting, a poem, a story, a dance performance, rangolis, jokes/humor, culinary skills, mimicry and whatnot. There is no limit to creativity. Just unleash and share it with everyone! Why don’t you share your moments of catharsis with us? UPSC is not only about academics but personality as well. And your personality is shaped by the creativity that you possess.   To know more about Catharsis -Unlock Your Talent & Creativity' Initiative and the Previous Creative work  -> CLICK HERE We encourage you to keep the comment section alive by sharing your talents and also by commenting and encouraging the talent of your peers. We are also going to be a regular visitor here and will keep on posting the creative works by our talented team members and staff. NOTE- You can also nominate by tagging anyone (if you know about the talent of your friend or anyone) 🙂 You can share your talent/creativity with us on support@iasbaba.com and ilp@iasbaba.com  P.S: Kindly share it in a format that can be published on the website. We believe each one of you have some hidden talent. It’s time that you explore more about yourselves and remain positive throughout this journey. Make the best use of this opportunity! Thank You IASbaba

Motivational Articles

Creative Guidance – Influence of Thoughts – Inspirational Educative Articles

Influence of Thoughts: Thoughts are not just images that run in your mind. The very functioning mechanism of your mind is a thought. That is why it is difficult to understand just how far the influence of thoughts extends into your life. Thoughts influence your body, your actions, and your desires; everything is a part of your thought process. The whole journey of meditation is to experience a moment of thoughtlessness. When you experience a moment without a thought, one of the most wonderful realizations happens to you - “There is no thought, but I still am. Although I am not reflecting on any thought, although I am not reflecting on the body, the mind, or the world, I have not disappeared. I still exist.” When someone asked Buddha what the ultimate experience of Enlightenment is, he called it “Nothingness.” Look at the beauty of this: He said, “Nothingness.” The ultimate experience a human being can have is “Nirvana” or “Nothingness”. “Nothingness” is simply a moment of no thought, because if there is a thought, then there is still something there. If there is a thought about the body, then the body exists. If there is a thought about a tree, then that tree exists. Nothing can exist without a thought. When you experience Enlightenment, you are in the zone of no thought, and that is why Buddha called it “Nothingness”. Consider the beauty of this: Although there is absolutely nothing to experience, there is still someone experiencing “Nothingness”. Who is experiencing this “Nothingness”? It is You. “This article is a part of the creative endeavor of Meditation Farm and IASBABA.”    

Catharsis -Unlock Your Talent and Creativity

Catharsis -Unlock Your Talent & Creativity: QUOTES by KORCHIPATIS!

Catharsis -Unlock Your Talent & Creativity: QUOTES by KORCHIPATIS!   Hello Friends, You must be aware of the term ‘catharsis’. It is the process of releasing and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions. Recently we have launched a new initiative by the name Catharsis -Unlock Your Talent & Creativity! Today's work is QUOTES by KORCHIPATIS! Well done, Keep it up !! Be creative and find your catharsis in whichever form of creativity you are comfortable with.  It could be anything- a song, a painting, a poem, a story, a dance performance, rangolis, jokes/humor, culinary skills, mimicry and whatnot. There is no limit to creativity. Just unleash and share it with everyone! Why don’t you share your moments of catharsis with us? UPSC is not only about academics but personality as well. And your personality is shaped by the creativity that you possess.   To know more about Catharsis -Unlock Your Talent & Creativity' Initiative and the Previous Creative work  -> CLICK HERE We encourage you to keep the comment section alive by sharing your talents and also by commenting and encouraging the talent of your peers. We are also going to be a regular visitor here and will keep on posting the creative works by our talented team members and staff. NOTE- You can also nominate by tagging anyone (if you know about the talent of your friend or anyone) 🙂 You can share your talent/creativity with us on support@iasbaba.com and ilp@iasbaba.com  P.S: Kindly share it in a format that can be published on the website. We believe each one of you have some hidden talent. It’s time that you explore more about yourselves and remain positive throughout this journey. Make the best use of this opportunity! Thank You IASbaba

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Daily Current Affairs IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 11th April 2020

IAS UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 11th April 2020 Archives (PRELIMS + MAINS FOCUS) Fall Armyworm attack the standing crops in Assam Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III - Environment  In News: Fall armyworm attack on the standing crops in various districts of Assam has been reported recently. Important value additions: Fall armyworm Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is an insect.  It is widely distributed in Eastern and Central North America and in South America.   It has spread across the world because of trade and its strong flying ability.  India’s tropical climate could allow the pest to thrive and spread further. If not well managed, it can cause significant damage to crops in its larva stage .  It can affect large variety of species of crops, primarily maize.  It can be controlled with: insecticides (like lambda-cyhalothrin) through natural predators (such as coccinellid beetles  by inter-cropping.  Image source: Click here  Food grains to be provided to non-NFSA beneficiaries  Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II - Governance In News: Food grains shall be provided to non-NFSA (National Food Security Act) beneficiaries with ration cards issued by State governments. Key takeaways: Government of India has directed Food Corporation of India (FCI) to provide the beneficiaries with food grains at 5 Kg/person per month for 3 months at the rates of Rs. 21/Kg for wheat and Rs. 22/Kg for rice.  It should be distributed uniformly across the country.  Important value additions: National Food Security Act Government of India enacted the National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA).  The Act covers upto 75% of the rural population and upto 50% of the urban population.  The targeted population shall receive subsidized foodgrains under Targeted Public Distribution System, thus covering about two-thirds of the population. Ministry involved: Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution. States asked to implement Market Intervention Scheme Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III - Economy  In News: The Central government has directed all the States and Union Territories to implement the Market Intervention Scheme to ensure good prices for perishable crops.  Important value additions: The Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) It is meant to protect the growers of perishable commodities from making distress sales, especially at times when prices fall below the cost of production. The scheme can be invoked by a State if it is willing to bear half the losses of procurement.  The remaining loss is borne by the Centre, whenever there is a 10% fall in ruling market prices in comparison to the previous normal year.  The Department of Agriculture and Cooperation implements the scheme. The Central Government implements MIS for a particular commodity on the request of a state government concerned.  Miscellaneous Gamosas evolve as protective gear amidst COVID-19 pandemic Gamosas, a decorative cotton towel, are being used as protective gear to fight the coronavirus. The Gamosa/Gamusa is an article of great significance for the people of Assam. It is a white rectangular piece of cloth.  It has a red border on three sides and red woven motifs on the fourth. Other colors may also be used.  Cotton yarn is the most common material used for making/weaving gamosa.  For special occasions, Pat silk is used. It is valued as a gift for visitors, a scarf, anti-dust mask, as a turban. Image source: Click here  Chitra Acrylosorb Secretion Solidification system: Superabsorbent material for infected respiratory secretions Scientists at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) have developed a super absorbent material titled Chitra Acrylosorb Secretion Solidification System. SCTIMST is an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST).  The System is a highly efficient superabsorbent material for absorbing infected respiratory secretions. It can absorb liquids at least 20 times more than its dry weight.  It also contains a decontaminant for in situ (at the site) disinfection.  Containers filled with decontaminant will also immobilize the contaminated fluid by solidifying it (gel-like), thus avoiding spillage.  The canister containing the solidified waste can be decomposed by incineration (destruction by burning).  This technology reduces the risk for the hospital staff.  It reduces the need for personnel for disinfecting and cleaning the bottles. Canisters can be reused.  Disposal is safer and easier.  Fig: Suction canister with acrylosorb  Fig: Disposable spit bag with acrylosorb                    Image source: Click here (MAINS FOCUS) ECONOMY/ GOVERNANCE Topic: General Studies 2: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.  COVID-19: India needs an Emergency Basic Income India announced 21-day lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and any exit from the lockdown is likely to be partial and provisional. IMF economist Gita Gopinath has argued for a preservation of the economic system while the Great Lockdown lasts. Do You Know? Singapore and Japan, which contained the disease spread initially, have re-introduced harsh lockdown measures to deal with a second wave of infections. The US announced a $2.2 trillion stimulus on a $20 trillion GDP base Malaysia has mobilised close to 18% of its GDP Impact of lockdown Lockdown poses a unique challenge of keeping productive capacity intact. Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman termed this the coronacoma. Coronacoma is the economic equivalent of a medically induced coma, in which some brain functions are deliberately shut down to give the patient time to heal What should be the economic response to the crisis?  The response should be two-fold One, an immediate disaster relief component to ensure survival of both firms and workers who have been rendered without work. Two, a stimulus component that aims to repair and restart production lines during the exit phase of the lockdown. Challenges Weak response (Economically): The relief measures by Union & state governments appear to be grossly inadequate to meet the challenges Lack of resources: Emerging markets, such as India, don’t have the luxury of offering generous relief measures like developed countries Examples of other emerging economies Thailand, whose per capita income (PPP) is a little more than two times that of India, has announced a package that is 10 times bigger (as a share of GDP) than India. Malaysia, whose per capita income (PPP) is four times that of India, has announced a package that is 16 times bigger (as a share of GDP) than India. Alternative Suggested – EBI (Emergency Basic Income) EBI will be a generous, but provisional income transfer programme, which is unconditional and universal. EBI will be subjected to a rollback when normalcy returns It will be a programme with a fixed and transparent sunset clause (linked to new infections falling beyond a certain level, or economic growth rising above a certain threshold) Funding could be through special purpose vehicle as long as the Great Lockdown lasts Challenge with EBI: Implementation issues because everyone doesn’t have a functional bank account or access to mobile or internet (for e-transfers). Way Forward EBI must also include an in-kind transfer component.  The ratio of cash to in-kind transfers should be left for states to suit their unique needs Centre’s role should be to enable funding for this programme so that states can focus on its implementation. Connecting the dots: Poverty lines –various methods to determine it JAM trinity- utility and challenges AGRICULTURE/ GOVERNANCE Topic: General Studies 2 & 3: Agricultural issues and Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support price  Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Agricultural Distress The COVID-19 crisis is affecting rural India especially at a time when agriculture is already in a distress situation. Agricultural distress Causing Migration According to the 2011 census, 3.5 million migrants moved within the last one year due to economic reasons.  The corresponding numbers for the 2001 and 1991 census, were, respectively, 2.2 and 1.4 million. Do You Know? Majority of the migrant workers send 25 to 50 per cent of their monthly income to their families back home. In Bihar, these remittances accounted for 35.6 per cent of gross state domestic product in 2011-12, up from 11.6 per cent in 2004-05 Issues with Agricultural Sector Increasing Rural-Urban gap In 2008, the rural-urban gap was at 45% in terms of average revenue — versus 10% for China and Indonesia.  The rural monthly per capita expenditure declined 8.8% from Rs 1,430 in 2011-12 to Rs 1,304 in 2017-18 In 2013-2019, the average agricultural GDP growth rate (driven by livestock) was 3.1%, much lower than the average GDP growth rate — 6.7% The average growth of the crop sector, which accounts for two-thirds of the agricultural sector GDP, was 0.3 per cent. Declining Landholding Size Average landholding size of a household has shrunk to 1.1 ha in 2016 (Source: NABARD) A farm household needs to have at least 1 ha of land to make ends meet, whereas the proportion of those owning less than one ha is 82.8% 37% of farm households owned land parcels of smaller than 0.4 ha Another 30% of farm households holdings which between 0.41 and 1.0 ha.  Only 13% agricultural households owned landholdings bigger than 2 ha. Irrigation has stagnated, with less than half of Indian farmland irrigated. Rural India suffers from “urban consumer bias”: Government has kept food prices very low to spare urban consumers of price rise Budget cuts have affected key agri-programmes such as the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana,  the Backward Regions Grant Fund as well as irrigation schemes (Integrated Watershed Management Programme) Degradation in agricultural quality Rise of monocultures based on the intensive use of chemical pesticides has reduced soil productivity The level of water tables fell by 65 per cent in 10 years. Nearly 30 per cent of India’s land has been degraded due to deforestation, intensive farming, soil erosion and groundwater depletion. Increasing indebtedness of farmers Over half of the farmers are indebted The average loan amount outstanding for a farm household in India in 2017 was Rs 47,000.  More than 3,20,000 farmers committed suicide between 1995 and 2016 (NCRB data) Rural Poverty NSS data show that rural poverty rose about 4 percentage points between 2011-12 and 2017-18 to 30 per cent  Whereas urban poverty fell 5 percentage points over the same period to 9 per cent. Way Forward The issue of migrant workers during the crisis should open the eyes of policy makers about the need to make agriculture sector a priority Agricultural sector should witness more investment to reduce the rural-urban gap Need for agro-ecological transition as it is more bio-diverse in nature, makes the system more resilient, strengthen food security and provide a safety net for farmers Connecting the dots: Ashok Dalwai Committee on doubling of farmers’ income Zero Budget Natural Farming Second Green Revolution (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.  Comments Up-voted by IASbaba are also the “correct answers”. Q.1 The Gamosa/Gamusa is an article of great significance for the people of which of the following state? Arunachal Pradesh  Assam  Mizoram  Nagaland Q.2 Consider the following statements regarding Chitra Acrylosorb Secretion Solidification System: It has a superabsorbent material for absorbing infected respiratory secretions. Canister containing the solidified waste cannot be reused. Which of the above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.3 Consider the following statements regarding fall armyworm: It is native to Africa. It can cause significant damage to cropsn when it is in its pupil stage. Which of the above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.4 Consider the following statements: Food grains shall be provided to non-NFSA beneficiaries with ration cards only.  They shall receive the benefit of food grains  at subsidised rates for five months. Which of the above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.5 Consider the following statements regarding Market Intervention Scheme: It is meant to protect the growers of perishable commodities  The state bears half the loss of procurement.  Which of the above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 ANSWERS FOR 10th April 2020 TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE (TYK) 1 A 2 C 3 B 4 C Must Read About COVID-19 battle: The Hindu About economy after lockdown: The Hindu

Catharsis -Unlock Your Talent and Creativity

Catharsis -Unlock Your Talent & Creativity: ORIGAMI by Gaurav Mittal, PHOTOGRAPHY by Varsha Chaudhary and WRITINGS BY Anurag Sachan!

Catharsis -Unlock Your Talent & Creativity: ORIGAMI by Gaurav Mittal, PHOTOGRAPHY by Varsha Chaudhary and WRITINGS BY Anurag Sachan!   Hello Friends, You must be aware of the term ‘catharsis’. It is the process of releasing and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions. Recently we have launched a new initiative by the name Catharsis -Unlock Your Talent & Creativity! Today's work is an ORIGAMI by GAURAV MITTAL, PHOTOGRAPHY by VARSHA CHAUDHARY and  WRITINGS BY ANURAG SACHAN! Well done, Keep it up !! ORIGAMI by GAURAV MITTAL   PHOTOGRAPHY by VARSHA CHAUDHARY This is the picture clicked with a small question. As behind the darkness of closed eyes..... The light of God shines... (By - Paramhans Yogananda)   WRITINGS BY ANURAG SACHAN! Be creative and find your catharsis in whichever form of creativity you are comfortable with.  It could be anything- a song, a painting, a poem, a story, a dance performance, rangolis, jokes/humor, culinary skills, mimicry and whatnot. There is no limit to creativity. Just unleash and share it with everyone! Why don’t you share your moments of catharsis with us? UPSC is not only about academics but personality as well. And your personality is shaped by the creativity that you possess.   To know more about Catharsis -Unlock Your Talent & Creativity' Initiative and the Previous Creative work  -> CLICK HERE We encourage you to keep the comment section alive by sharing your talents and also by commenting and encouraging the talent of your peers. We are also going to be a regular visitor here and will keep on posting the creative works by our talented team members and staff. NOTE- You can also nominate by tagging anyone (if you know about the talent of your friend or anyone) 🙂 You can share your talent/creativity with us on support@iasbaba.com and ilp@iasbaba.com  P.S: Kindly share it in a format that can be published on the website. We believe each one of you have some hidden talent. It’s time that you explore more about yourselves and remain positive throughout this journey. Make the best use of this opportunity! Thank You IASbaba

60 DAYS PROGRAMME-PRELIMS 2020

IASbaba’s 60 Day Plan [Day - 36]- IAS Prelims Test Series 2020 Environment & CURRENT AFFAIRS

ARCHIVES OF 60 DAY PLAN STRATEGY [VIDEO]: UPSC IAS Preparation Guidance/Tips from Mohan Sir  Dear Students, The 60 Days Training has finally begun:) DAY 36 is here! It is time to Introspect, Ideate and Improve!! We have come-up with articles to instil confidence, motivate you in the present situation. Do read these articles. Mark the words/lines in your dairy. These very lines can be the driving force’ in the time of uncertainty. [STRATEGY] MUST READ: 21 Days of Lockdown-What to do? Introspect, Ideate and Improve !! MUST READ: PRELIMS in Testing Times – Don’t Forget the ‘WHY’; IASbaba’s dedicated HOTLINE for Aspirants and Prelims Postponing Rumours Coronavirus[VIDEO]: Awareness, Myths, Solidarity and Message to All UPSC Aspirants by Mohan Sir Founder IASbaba   To ensure that your preparation goes smoothly and keeping up with our promise, we have come up with a Dedicated HOTLINE (Communication channel) - Connect with BABA for all UPSC/IAS Aspirants. From today, you will be able to speak with the Founders and Core Team of IASbaba on telephone regarding ‘any queries’ related to UPSC preparation in general or Subject-specific doubts. This Hotline, will be in addition to the 'ASK YOUR BABA' (#ASKBABA) thread opened on a daily basis for our 60 Day plan. We will try to make sure that with so much going around these days, you have at least one less thing to worry about.   How to make use of HOTLINE and ASK YOUR BABA (#ASKBABA)? There are 2 initiatives which will be running parallely. 1. HOTLINE - Connect with BABA (5pm - 7pm) The communication channel will be open ONLY for 2 hours Daily (except on Sundays - holiday) from 5pm to 7 pm. Please do not make calls before or after the specified time. As we will be occupied with other daily initiatives running on the website and mentorship. Hope you understand our time constraints. Please note that, call facilities are mainly for queries related to preparation per se like strategies, difficulties in reading a subject, what to read, what not to read, how to manage time, revision, motivation etc. You can call on the numbers given below. For any queries related to - UPSC Preparation (Prelims, Mains, Interview) Strategy & Current Affairs – contact 9986190082 Environment & Science and Technology – contact 9986193016 Polity & Economics – contact 9899291288 Geography & History – contact 9591106864 We have separated General Strategy (Preparation per se – Pre, Mains, Interview) and Current Affairs from other subjects. You can make use of the HOTLINE, as per your needs.   2. ASK YOUR BABA (#ASKBABA) - clear your doubts on the 60 Day Platform (Online from 11 am - 10 pm) Use the disqus comment section of that particular day (60 Day post - For Ex: Today is Day 25) to clear all your subject specific doubts of the day. You can post your queries/doubts with #ASKBABA !! Here, doubts related to the 60 day questions or conceptual clarity in a particular subject can be asked. Your doubts will be cleared on real-time basis (or max within hour it will be answered from the subject experts) If you are genuinely finding difficulty interms of preparing with that particular subject, then you can use 5pm-7pm window to make calls. If you are not able to speak to IASbaba's Team, then you can still post your doubts/queries in the same post of the 60 day initiative. As mentioned above, your doubts will be cleared on real-time basis (or max within hour it will be answered from the subject experts). Make the best use of the communication channel (Ask Your Baba/comment section on daily 60 Day post and calls) provided. We will make sure that, all your queries will be answered to. So we have  tried our bit, to ensure your preparation goes smoothly, you can do your bit by keeping in touch with us via phone/ website to keep yourself going, keep yourself engaged and staying positive during the rough times.   How to make the maximum use of this HOTLINE and #ASKBABA (Disqus comment of 60 Day Plan) on Daily basis? Now, that I have solved 30 mcq’s, what to do next?  How to Analyse my Performance? For Answers to the above Questions  ->CONNECT WITH BABA: IASbaba’s Dedicated HOTLINE for UPSC/IAS Aspirants !!   Note- Download the OMR Sheet and attempt the questions exactly like UPSC Prelims. After you are done, please post your OMR in the comment section. Once the solution key is released (5 PM), cross-check the answers and again, comment the marks (you got) in the same comment thread. This will keep you responsible and sincere in days to come. Also, we need more sets of scores for releasing the cut offs in the night so, requesting all of you to sincerely put your scores in comment section.    You can also take part in discussion with peers.   Q.1) With reference to Joint Forest Management (JFM), consider the following statements: It envisages a process of joint management of forests by the central government and the local people Non-wood forest products (NWFPs) have a key role in JFM efforts, Leading to sustainable resource utilization and economic development JFM program initiated in the context of the National Forest Policy of 1988 Which of the above statement is/are correct? 1 only 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only All of the above Q.1) संयुक्त वन प्रबंधन (JFM) के संदर्भ में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: यह केंद्र सरकार और स्थानीय लोगों द्वारा वनों के संयुक्त प्रबंधन की एक प्रक्रिया की परिकल्पना करता है गैर-लकड़ी वन उत्पादों (NWFP) की JFM प्रयासों में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका है, जो सतत संसाधन उपयोग और आर्थिक विकास की ओर अग्रसर हैं JFM कार्यक्रम की शुरुआत 1988 की राष्ट्रीय वन नीति के संदर्भ में हुई थी उपरोक्त कथन में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 केवल 1 और 2 केवल 2 और 3 उपरोक्त सभी Q.2) With reference to Integrated Tiger Habitat Conservation Programme (ITHCP), consider the following statements: It is Initiated in 2014, ITHCP is a global effort to double tiger numbers in the wild by 2025 It involves protecting tiger species, preserving tiger habitats and supporting human populations living in tiger landscapes. Which of the above statement is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.2) एकीकृत बाघ आवास संरक्षण कार्यक्रम (ITHCP) के संदर्भ में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: यह 2014 में आरंभ किया गया है, ITHCP 2025 तक वन में बाघों की संख्या को दोगुना करने का एक वैश्विक प्रयास है इसमें बाघों की प्रजातियों की रक्षा करना, बाघों के आवासों को संरक्षित करना तथा बाघों के भू-दृश्य में रहने वाली मानव आबादी का समर्थन करना शामिल है। उपरोक्त कथन में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 केवल 2  1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 Q.3) The Terai landscape boasts of some of India’s most well-known Tiger Reserves and Protected Areas. Arrange the following from west to east: Corbett national park Rajaji national park Valmiki Tiger reserve  Dudhwa Tiger reserve Choose correct option from below: 1-2-3-4 2-1-4-3 1-2-4-3 3-2-1-4 Q.3) तराई का भू-दृश्य (Terai landscape) भारत के कुछ सबसे प्रसिद्ध टाइगर रिज़र्व और संरक्षित क्षेत्रों का स्थल है। पश्चिम से पूर्व की ओर निम्नलिखित को व्यवस्थित करें: कॉर्बेट राष्ट्रीय उद्यान राजाजी राष्ट्रीय उद्यान वाल्मीकि टाइगर रिजर्व दुधवा टाइगर रिजर्व नीचे से सही विकल्प चुनें: 1-2-3-4 2-1-4-3 1-2-4-3 3-2-1-4 Q.4) Consider the following with respect to Red List of Ecosystems: It is tool of IUCN, It categorises a global standard for how we assess the status of ecosystems, applicable at local, national, regional and global levels. Applicable only to terrestrial and marine ecosystems It also demonstrate how improved ecosystem management can reduce risks, enhance resilience, and be a means for adaptation. Which of the above statement is/are correct? 1 only 1 and 3 only 2 and 3 only All of the above Q.4) पारिस्थितिक तंत्र की लाल सूची (Red List of Ecosystems) के संबंध में, निम्नलिखित पर विचार करें: यह IUCN का उपकरण है, यह स्थानीय मानकों, राष्ट्रीय, क्षेत्रीय और वैश्विक स्तर पर लागू पारिस्थितिक तंत्र की स्थिति का आकलन करने के लिए एक वैश्विक मानक को वर्गीकृत करता है। केवल स्थलीय और समुद्री पारिस्थितिकी प्रणालियों के लिए लागू होता है  यह, यह भी प्रदर्शित करता है कि पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र प्रबंधन कैसे जोखिमों को कम कर सकता है, लचीलापन बढ़ा सकता है तथा अनुकूलन के लिए एक साधन हो सकता है। उपरोक्त कथन में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 केवल 1 और 3 केवल 2 और 3 उपरोक्त सभी Q.5) Post-2020 global biodiversity framework is related with? UN Biodiversity Summit. IUCN Paris Agreement Birdlife International Q.5) 2020-पश्चात् वैश्विक जैव विविधता ढांचा (Post-2020 global biodiversity framework) किससे संबंधित है? संयुक्त राष्ट्र जैव विविधता शिखर सम्मेलन (UN Biodiversity Summit) आईयूसीएन (IUCN) पेरिस समझौता बर्डलाइफ इंटरनेशनल Q.6) Protected Planet is a project of? IUCN UNEP UNCCD UNFCCC Choose correct option from below: 1 and 2 only 3 Only 1 and 3 only All of the above  Q.6) संरक्षित ग्रह (Protected Planet) किसकी एक परियोजना है? IUCN UNEP UNCCD UNFCCC नीचे से सही विकल्प चुनें: केवल 1 और 2 केवल 3  केवल 1 और 3 उपरोक्त सभी Q.7) Consider the following statements: Intraspecific diversity refers to number and types of different species Interspecific diversity refers to the genetic variety within a single species Which of the above pairs is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.7) निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: अंतरा-विशिष्ट विविधता (Intraspecific diversity) संख्या और विभिन्न प्रजातियों के प्रकार को संदर्भित करती है अंतर-विशिष्ट विविधता (Interspecific diversity) एक ही प्रजाति के भीतर आनुवंशिक विविधता को संदर्भित करती है उपरोक्त में से कौन सी जोड़ी सही है / हैं? केवल 1 केवल 2  1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 Q.8) The conservation of agro-biodiversity in crop production systems is important. In the above context, Agro-biodiversity helps in? Increase productivity, food security and economic returns Make farming systems more stable and sustainable Contribute to increase in pest and diseases Conserve ecosystem structure and stability of species diversity Which of the above statement is/are correct? 1 and 2 only 2, 3 and 3 only 1, 2 and 4 only All of the above Q.8) फसल उत्पादन प्रणालियों में कृषि-जैव विविधता का संरक्षण महत्वपूर्ण है। उपरोक्त संदर्भ में, कृषि-जैव विविधता निम्नलिखित में सहायता करती है? उत्पादकता, खाद्य सुरक्षा और आर्थिक प्रतिफल बढ़ाने में  कृषि प्रणालियों को अधिक स्थिर और सतत बनाने में  कीट और रोगों में वृद्धि के लिए योगदान करने में  पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र संरचना के संरक्षण और प्रजातियों की विविधता की स्थिरता में   उपरोक्त कथन में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 और 2 केवल 2, 3 और 3 केवल 1, 2 और 4 उपरोक्त सभी Q.9) Consider the following statements: Seed banks are created to maintain and protect biodiversity Seed banks primarily involve in selecting, collecting, and storing seed varieties. Seed Banks are In-Situ form of Biodiversity Conservation Which of the above statement is/are correct? 1 only 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only All of the above Q.9) निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: जैव विविधता को बनाए रखने और उसकी सुरक्षा के लिए बीज बैंक बनाए जाते हैं बीज बैंक मुख्य रूप से बीज किस्मों का चयन, संग्रह और भंडारण करते हैं। बीज बैंक जैव विविधता संरक्षण के स्वस्थाने (In-Situ) रूप हैं उपरोक्त कथन में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 केवल 1 और 2 केवल 2 और 3  उपरोक्त सभी Q.10) With reference to the Global Wildlife Program, consider the following statements: It intends to wildlife conservation and wildlife crime prevention It is launched by TRAFFIC Which of the above pairs is/are incorrect? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.10) वैश्विक वन्यजीव कार्यक्रम (Global Wildlife Program) के संदर्भ में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: यह वन्यजीव संरक्षण और वन्यजीव अपराध की रोकथाम का इरादा रखता है इसे TRAFFIC ने आरंभ किया है उपरोक्त में से कौन सा कथन गलत है / हैं? केवल 1 केवल 2  1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 Q.11) Consider the following pairs:                Species             State Snow leopard  : Arunachal Pradesh Black Panther  : Uttarakhand Asiatic Lion    : Gujrat Impressed Tortoise : Kerala Which of the above is/are incorrectly matched? 1 only 2 and 4 only  1 and 2 only None of the above Q.11) निम्नलिखित युग्मों पर विचार करें:             प्रजाति                                        राज्य हिम तेंदुआ                                 अरुणाचल प्रदेश ब्लैक पैंथर                                     उत्तराखंड एशियाई शेर                                   गुजरात इम्प्रेस्सेड कछुआ (Impressed Tortoise):    केरल उपरोक्त में से कौन गलत तरीके से मेल खाते है / हैं? केवल 1 केवल 2 और 4 केवल 1 और 2 इनमें से कोई भी नहीं Q.12) Which of the following organizations were established under the provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972? Central Zoo authority Nation Tiger conservation Authority National Board for Wildlife Animal welfare Board for India Choose correct option from below: 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 only 2,3 and 4 only All of the above Q.12) वन्यजीव (संरक्षण) अधिनियम, 1972 के प्रावधानों के तहत, निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा संगठन स्थापित किया गया था? केंद्रीय चिड़ियाघर प्राधिकरण राष्ट्र बाघ संरक्षण प्राधिकरण राष्ट्रीय वन्यजीव बोर्ड  भारतीय पशु कल्याण बोर्ड नीचे से सही विकल्प चुनें: केवल 1 और 3 केवल 1, 2 और 3 केवल 2,3 और 4  उपरोक्त सभी Q.13) Which of the following are Invasive Alien Species in India? Parthenium hysterophorus Achatina fulica Papaya Mealy Bug Amazon sailfin catfish Which of the above statement is/are correct? 1 only 2 and 3 only 3 and 4 only All of the above Q.13) भारत में निम्नलिखित में से कौन सी आक्रमणकारी विदेशी प्रजातियाँ हैं? पार्थेनियम हिस्टेरोफोरस (Parthenium hysterophorus) अकतिना फुलिका (Achatina fulica) पपीता मीली बग (Papaya Mealy Bug) अमेज़न सेलफ़िन कैटफ़िश (Amazon sailfin catfish) उपरोक्त कथन में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 केवल 2 और 3 केवल 3 और 4 उपरोक्त सभी Q.14) The sanctuary is situated in chorao Island along the river Mandovi in Goa. Indain Giant Squirral can be spoted here. The above mentioned Sanctury is? Merces Bird Sanctuary Salim Ali bird sanctuary Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary Kaundinya Bird Sanctuary Q.14) अभयारण्य गोवा में मंडोवी नदी के किनारे कोराओ द्वीप (chorao Island) में स्थित है। भारतीय विशालकाय गिलहरी (Indain Giant Squirral) को यहां देखा जा सकता है। उपर्युक्त अभयारण्य है? मरसेस पक्षी अभयारण्य सालिम अली पक्षी अभयारण्य कुमारकोम पक्षी अभयारण्य कौंडिन्य पक्षी अभयारण्य Q.15) Consider the following pairs:         Wildlife sanctuaries             States Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary  : Kerala Ranganthittu             : Andhra Pradesh Sariska National Park      : Madhya Pradesh Indira Gandhi National Park : Tamil Nadu Which of the above is/are correctly matched? 1 only 2 and 4 only  1 and 4 only All of the above Q.15) निम्नलिखित युग्मों पर विचार करें:              वन्यजीव अभयारण्य : राज्य कुमारकोम पक्षी अभयारण्य: केरल रंगनाथिटु: आंध्र प्रदेश सरिस्का राष्ट्रीय उद्यान: मध्य प्रदेश इंदिरा गांधी राष्ट्रीय उद्यान: तमिलनाडु उपरोक्त में से कौन सा सही ढंग से सुमेलित है / है? केवल 1 केवल 2 और 4 केवल 1 और 4 उपरोक्त सभी Q.16) Consider the following pairs:         National Parks             Rivers Mouling national park  : Siyom Orang National park    : Lohit Valmiki national park   : Ganga Panna National park    : Ken Which of the above is/are incorrectly matched? 1 only 1 and 4only  2 and 3 only None of the above Q.16) निम्नलिखित युग्मों पर विचार करें:                राष्ट्रीय उद्यान :  नदियाँ मोलिंग (Mouling) राष्ट्रीय उद्यान: सियोम (Siyom) ओरंग राष्ट्रीय उद्यान: लोहित वाल्मीकि राष्ट्रीय उद्यान: गंगा पन्ना राष्ट्रीय उद्यान: केन उपरोक्त में से कौन गलत तरीके से मेल खाते है / हैं? केवल 1 केवल 1 और 4  केवल 2 और 3  इनमें से कोई भी नहीं Q.17) Consider the following statements: Wildlife sanctuaries may be government owned or can be private controlled National parks are reserved areas, owned by the government Biosphere reserves are Notified area which may cover multiple protected areas Which of the above statement is/are correct? 1 only 1 and 3 only 2 and 3 only All of the above Q.17) निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: वन्यजीव अभयारण्य सरकारी स्वामित्व वाले हो सकते हैं या निजी नियंत्रण में हो सकते हैं राष्ट्रीय उद्यान आरक्षित क्षेत्र होते हैं, सरकार के स्वामित्व में होते हैं जैवमंडल रिजर्व अधिसूचित क्षेत्र होते हैं जो कई संरक्षित क्षेत्रों को कवर कर सकते हैं उपरोक्त कथन में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 केवल 1 और 3 केवल 2 और 3  उपरोक्त सभी Q.18) Atkinson Index, Generalised Entropy Index. This terms are related to? Income Inequality Biodiversity Conservation efforts Agricultural diversity Q.18) एटकिंसन सूचकांक (Atkinson Index), सामान्यीकृत रूप से एन्ट्रापी सूचकांक (Entropy Index)। यह शब्द किससे संबंधित हैं? आय असमानता जैव विविधता संरक्षण के प्रयास कृषि विविधता Q.19) With reference to the recently adopted European Green Deal, which of the following statements is/are correct? It aims to achieve net carbon neutrality among its member countries by 2050 It was adopted as a part of the Conference of Parties (COP) 25 conference in Madrid Which of the above statement is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.19) हाल ही में अपनाई गई यूरोपीय हरित डील (European Green Deal) के संदर्भ में, निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सही है / हैं? इसका उद्देश्य 2050 तक अपने सदस्य देशों के बीच शुद्ध कार्बन तटस्थता हासिल करना है इसे मैड्रिड में कॉन्फ्रेंस ऑफ पार्टीज (COP) 25 सम्मेलन के एक भाग के रूप में अपनाया गया था उपरोक्त कथन में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 केवल 2  1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 Q.20) Which of the Factors are responsible for Extinction of species? Changes to Habitat Poor reproductive trends Introduction of Invasive species Land use changes Choose correct option from below: 1 and 2 only 3 and 4 only 1 and 4 only All of the above. Q.20) प्रजातियों में से कौन से कारक विलुप्त होने के लिए उत्तरदायी हैं? आवास स्थल में परिवर्तन खराब प्रजनन प्रवृत्ति विदेशी आक्रामक प्रजातियों का परिचय भूमि उपयोग में परिवर्तन नीचे से सही विकल्प चुनें: केवल 1 और 2 केवल 3 और 4 केवल 1 और 4 उपरोक्त सभी। Q.21) Consider the following findings of the recent India Skills Report: Less than 50% of students were found employable or ready to take up jobs. Female employability witnessed an upward trend while that of male workforce declined. Share of gig workers in the economy has increased. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  1 and 2 only 3 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 Q.21) हालिया भारत कौशल रिपोर्ट के निम्नलिखित निष्कर्षों पर विचार करें: 50% से कम छात्रों को रोजगार योग्य पाया गया या नौकरी करने के लिए तैयार माना गया। महिला रोजगार में वृद्धि देखी गई जबकि पुरुष कार्यबल में गिरावट आई। अर्थव्यवस्था में गिग श्रमिकों (gig workers) की हिस्सेदारी बढ़ी है। ऊपर दिए गए कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 और 2 केवल 3 केवल 2 और 3 1, 2 और 3 Q.22) The Good Friday Agreement, sometimes seen in news is a peace agreement between which of the following? Serbia and Montenegro USA and Afghanistan United Kingdom and Ireland China and Hong Kong Q.22) गुड फ्राइडे समझौता, कभी-कभी समाचारों में देखा जाता है, निम्नलिखित में से किसके बीच एक शांति समझौता है? सर्बिया और मोंटेनेग्रो संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका और अफगानिस्तान यूनाइटेड किंगडम और आयरलैंड चीन और हांगकांग Q.23) Consider the following statements about Hoolock gibbon: Hoolock gibbon is endemic to India. The Western Hoolock gibbon has a much wider range than Eastern Hoolock gibbon in India. Both Eastern and Western species are categorized as Endangered under the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  1 and 3 only 2 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 Q.23) हूलॉक गिब्बन (Hoolock gibbon) के बारे में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: हूलॉक गिब्बन भारत के लिए स्थानिक (endemic) है। भारत में पश्चिमी हूलॉक गिब्बन के पास, पूर्वी हूलॉक गिब्बन की तुलना में अधिक व्यापक श्रृंखला है। पूर्वी और पश्चिमी दोनों प्रजातियों को प्रकृति के संरक्षण के लिए अंतर्राष्ट्रीय संघ (IUCN) लाल सूची के तहत लुप्तप्राय (Endangered) के रूप में वर्गीकृत किया गया है। ऊपर दिए गए कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 और 3 केवल 2  केवल 2 और 3  1, 2 और 3 Q.24) UNO Stabilization Mission in which of the following country is commonly known as MONUSCO? South Sudan  Yemen Democratic Republic of the Congo Somalia Q.24) संयुक्त राष्ट्र स्थिरीकरण मिशन (UNO Stabilization Mission) को निम्नलिखित में से किस देश में आमतौर पर मॉनुस्को (MONUSCO) के नाम से जाना जाता है? दक्षिण सूडान यमन डेमोक्रेटिक रीपब्लिक ऑफ द कॉंगो सोमालिया Q.25) The term ‘Vyommitra’ seen in news in the context of  Cyber Swachhta Kendra Gaganyaan Mission Fake news identifier machine Solid Waste Management Q.25) 'व्‍योममित्र' (Vyommitra) शब्द को किस संदर्भ में समाचार में देखा गया है साइबर स्वच्छता केंद्र गगनयान मिशन नकली समाचार पहचानकर्ता मशीन ठोस अपशिष्ट प्रबंधन Q.26) ‘Mathikettan Shola National Park’ is located in Kerala Tamil Nadu Karnataka Andhra Pradesh Q.26) ‘मथिकेट्टन शोला राष्ट्रीय उद्यान’ (Mathikettan Shola National Park) कहाँ स्थित है केरल तमिलनाडु कर्नाटक आंध्र प्रदेश Q.27) Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched? Typhoon Nakri – West Philippines Sea Typhoon Halong – Indian Ocean Cyclone Maha – Bay of Bengal Cyclone Kyaar – Arabian Sea Select the correct code: 1 and 2 2 and 3 1 and 4 3 and 4 Q.27) निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा युग्म सही रूप से मेल खाता है / हैं? टाइफून नाकरी (Typhoon Nakri) - पश्चिम फिलीपींस सागर टाइफून हैलोंग (Typhoon Halong) - हिंद महासागर चक्रवात महा (Cyclone Maha) - बंगाल की खाड़ी चक्रवात कियार (Cyclone Kyaar) - अरब सागर सही कूट का चयन करें: 1 और 2 2 और 3 1 और 4 3 और 4 Q.28) 'Iron Union 12', a joint military exercise between India and USA India and UAE UAE and USA India and Australia Q.28) 'आयरन यूनियन 12' (Iron Union 12), किसके बीच एक संयुक्त सैन्य अभ्यास है भारत और संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका भारत और संयुक्त अरब अमीरात संयुक्त अरब अमीरात और संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका भारत और ऑस्ट्रेलिया Q.29) ‘Double Fortified Salt (DFS)’ includes Iodine Iron Potassium Phosphorus Select the correct code: 1 and 2 1 and 3 1 and 4 2 and 3 Q.29) ‘डबल फोर्टिफाइड नमक (Double Fortified Salt- DFS)' में शामिल हैं आयोडीन लोहा पोटैशियम फास्फोरस सही कूट का चयन करें: 1 और 2 1 और 3 1 और 4 2 और 3 Q.30) Which of the following countries open to ‘Gulf of Aden’ Oman Yemen Djibouti Ethiopia Select the correct code: 1, 2 and 3 2, 3 and 4 1, 3 and 4 1, 2 and 4 Q.30) निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा देश 'अदन की खाड़ी' की ओर खुलता है? ओमान यमन जिबूती इथियोपिया सही कूट का चयन करें: 1, 2 और 3 2, 3 और 4 1, 3 और 4 1, 2 और 4 DOWNLOAD THE SOLUTION ENGLISH HINDI NOTE- Follow this for Comments Mention- Time Taken after solving the Test After the release of Solution Edit your Comment to Mention-  Correct/Incorrect and Score 2 Marks for Correct/0.66 minus for Incorrect. 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Sheikh Mujibur Rahman:Father of Nation in Bangladesh Archives TOPIC:  General Studies 1: Modern History - Independence Movement General Studies 2: India and its neighbourhood- relations   Sheikh Mujibur Rahman: Father of Nation in Bangladesh He served as the first President of Bangladesh and later as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh from 17 April 1971 until his assassination on 15 August 1975.  He is popularly dubbed with the title of “Bangabandhu” (Bôngobondhu “Friend of Bengal”) by the people of Bangladesh.  He became a leading figure in and eventually the leader of the Awami League, founded in 1949 as an East Pakistan-based political party in Pakistan; Played an important role in the six-point movement and the Anti-Ayub movement. His daughter Sheikh Hasina is the current leader of the Awami League and also the Prime Minister of Bangladesh. Independence of Bangladesh Mujib is credited as an important figure in efforts to gain political autonomy for East Pakistan and later as the central figure behind the Bangladesh Liberation Movement and the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971. Thus, he is regarded “Jatir Janak” or “Jatir Pita” (Jatir Jônok or Jatir Pita, both meaning “Father of the Nation”) of Bangladesh.  He became popular for his opposition to the ethnic and institutional discrimination of Bengalis in Pakistan, who comprised the majority of the state's population. At the heightening of sectional tensions, he outlined a 6-point autonomy plan and was jailed by the regime of Field Marshal Ayub Khan for treason.  Mujib led the Awami League to win the first democratic election of Pakistan in 1970. Despite gaining a majority, the League was not invited by the ruling military junta to form a government. As civil disobedience erupted across East Pakistan, Mujib indirectly announced independence of Bangladesh during a landmark speech on 7 March 1971.  On 26 March 1971, the Pakistan Army responded to the mass protests with Operation Searchlight, in which Prime Minister-elect Mujib was arrested and flown to solitary confinement in West Pakistan, while Bengali civilians, students, intellectuals, politicians and military defectors were murdered as part of the 1971 Bangladesh genocide.  During Mujib's absence, many Bengalis joined the Mukti Bahini, the guerrilla resistance movement consisting of the Bangladeshi military, paramilitary and civilians during the War of Liberation and, helped by the Indian Armed Forces, defeated the Pakistan Armed Forces during the Bangladesh Liberation War. Mujib’s 6-point autonomy plan  In 1966, Mujib proclaimed a 6-point plan titled Our Charter of Survival at a national conference of opposition political parties at Lahore,  in which he demanded self-government and considerable political, economic and defence autonomy for East Pakistan in a Pakistani federation with a weak central government. According to his plan: The constitution should provide for a Federation of Pakistan in its true sense on the Lahore Resolution and the parliamentary form of government with supremacy of a legislature directly elected on the basis of the universal adult franchise. The federal government should deal with only two subjects: defense and foreign affairs, and all other residuary subjects shall be vested in the federating states. Two separate, but freely convertible currencies for two wings should be introduced; or if this is not feasible, there should be one currency for the whole country, but effective constitutional provisions should be introduced to stop the flight of capital from East to West Pakistan. Furthermore, a separate banking reserve should be established and separate fiscal and monetary policy be adopted for East Pakistan. The power of taxation and revenue collection shall be vested in the federating units and the federal center will have no such power. The Federation will be entitled to a share in the state taxes to meet its expenditures. There should be two separate accounts for the foreign exchange earnings of the two wings; the foreign exchange requirements of the federal government should be met by the two wings equally or in a ratio to be fixed; indigenous products should move free of duty between the two wings, and the constitution should empower the units to establish trade links with foreign countries. East Pakistan should have a separate militia or paramilitary forces. Post-independence Sheikh Mujib became the Prime Minister of Bangladesh under a parliamentary system adopted by the new country.  He charged the provisional parliament to write a new constitution proclaiming the four fundamental principles of "nationalism, secularism, democracy, and socialism," which reflect his political views collectively known as Mujibism.  The Awami League won a huge mandate in the country's first general election in 1973. However, Mujib faced challenges of rampant unemployment, poverty and corruption, as well as the Bangladesh famine of 1974. The government was criticized for denying constitutional recognition to indigenous minorities and human rights violations by its security forces, notably the National Defence Force para militia.  In January 1975, the government of a beleaguered Mujib amended the Constitution to grant him absolutist presidency for five years. In February, Mujib made Bangladesh a one-party state. Six months later, he and most of his family were assassinated by renegade army officers during a coup. Legacy and Shared Heritage The shared heritage of the two nations comes from intellectuals like Rabindranath Tagore, Kazi Nazrul Islam, Ustad Alauddin Khan, Lalon Shah, Jibanananda Das and Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, he said. Legacy and inspiration of Bangabandhu has made our heritage more comprehensive. India has always been attached to his ideals and values. Deep rooted relations between India and Bangladesh have been laid on the foundation of this shared heritage. Note: Bangladesh has decided to celebrate the ‘Mujib Year’ from March 17, 2020 to March 17, 2021 to mark the centenary year of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the first President of Bangladesh. Operation Searchlight: A planned military operation carried out by the Pakistan Army to curb the Bengali nationalist movement in the erstwhile East Pakistan in March 1971

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Catharsis -Unlock Your Talent & Creativity: POEM by NAG CHETAN and RAFEEK !

Catharsis -Unlock Your Talent & Creativity: POEM by NAG CHETAN  and RAFEEK!   Hello Friends, You must be aware of the term ‘catharsis’. It is the process of releasing and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions. Recently we have launched a new initiative by the name Catharsis -Unlock Your Talent & Creativity! Today's work is a KANNADA POEM written by NAG CHETAN and RAFEEK. And here we present to you the thoughtful writing by both of them Well done, Keep it up !! POEM by NAG CHETAN (About Life Journey)   POEM by RAFEEK ನನ್ನ ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ….. (About Kannada Literature) ಓದುತಿಹೆನು ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯವ, ಸವಿಯುತಿಹೆನು ರಸದೌತಣವ | ಹಸನಾಗಲು ನನ್ನ ಈ ತನುವು, ಮನಸಾಯಿತು ಸುಸಂಸ್ಕೃತವು || ಕುರುಹುವಾಗಲು ಹಲ್ಮಿಡಿ ಶಾಸನವು, ಉಪಲಬ್ಧ ವಾಗಲು ಕವಿರಾಜಮಾರ್ಗವು | ಉದಯವಾಯಿತು ನಮ್ಮ ಈ ಕನ್ನಡವು, ಸಾರ್ವಭೌಮತ್ವದ ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯವು || ಆದಿಕವಿ ಪಂಪನ ಚಂಪೂ ಯುಗವು, ಮಾರ್ಗ ಯುಗವು ಪ್ರೌಢ ಯುಗವು | ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಭೂಯಿಷ್ಟದಲಿ ಕನ್ನಡದ ಗರಿಮೆಯು, ಅದನ್ನ ಎತ್ತಿ ಹಿಡಿದರು ರನ್ನ,ಜನ್ನ, ನಾಗಚಂದ್ರರು ||  ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ  ವಚನ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯದ ಭಾಷೆಯು,  ಈ ಸಂಕ್ರಮಣ ಕಾಲದಲಿ ಬಸವಯುಗವು | ಬಸವಣ್ಣಗೆ  ಪ್ರತಿಬಿಂಬ ಅಕ್ಕ,ಅಲ್ಲಮ,ದಾಸಿಮಯ್ಯರು, ದನಿಗೂಡಿಸಲು ದಮನವಾಯಿತು ಅಸ್ಪ್ರಶ್ಯತೆಯು ||  ದೇಸಿಯುಗದಲಿ ರಗಳೆ-ಷಟ್ಪದಿ-ಸಾಂಗತ್ಯವು, ಛಂದಸ್ಸಲಂಕಾರ ಆಳಿದ ಪದ್ಯ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯವು | ರೂಪಕಚಕ್ರವರ್ತಿಯಾಗಲು  ಕುಮಾರವ್ಯಾಸನು, ಸರಿಸಾಟಿಯೆಂಬಂತೆ ಹರಿಹರ,ರಾಘವಾಂಕ, ರತ್ನಾಕರವರ್ಣಿಯು || ಶಿವಕೋಟ್ಯಾಚಾರ್ಯರ ವಡ್ಡಾರಾಧನೆ ಗದ್ಯ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯವು, ಪ್ರಗತಿಶೀಲ, ದಲಿತ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಮೂಡಿಬರಲೂ | ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯವು ಸಂಪದ್ಭರಿತವು, ಅಖಂಡವು, ತೀಲಕ ಇಟ್ಟಂತೆ ಕುವೆಂಪು,ಬೇಂದ್ರೆ,ಬಿ.ಎಂ.ಶ್ರೀ ಈ ನವಕವೀಗಳು || ಅದನ್ನೊದಲು ಪಾವನ ವಾಯಿತು ನನ್ನ ಈ ಜನುಮವು.| ಮತ್ತೆ ಇಲ್ಲೆ ಹುಟ್ಟಲು ಆಶಿಸುತೀಹುದು ಈ ಕನ್ನಡದ ಕೂಸು. ||                                                ನಿಮ್ಮ ರಫೀಕ್ ನಾನು ನನ್ನ ಕನಸು   (My Dream) ಮುಂಜಾನೆಯ ಮುಸುಕಿನಲಿ ವಸಂತ ಮಾಸದಲಿ, ಮನಸಿನ ಮೂಲೆಯಿಂದ ಕನಸೊಂದು ಚಿಗುರಿ | ಚಿಗುರಿದ ಕನಸಲಿ ನಾ ಕವಿತೆ ಬರೆಯಲು, ಆ  ಕವಿತೆಯು ಹಾಡಾಗಿ ಹೊರಹೊಮ್ಮಲು || ಚಂದಮಾಮನು ಇಣುಕಿ ನೋಡಲು ಬಾನಿನಂಚಿನಿಂದ, ಕಡಲತೀರದ ಸದ್ದು ಹಿನ್ನಲೆ ಸಂಗೀತದಂತೆ ಗುನುಗುಟ್ಟುತಿರಲು | ನವಿಲು ನಿಂತಿತು ಮಂಕಾಗಿ ಕುಣಿಯಲು ತಿಳಿಯದೆ, ಅದನೊಡಲು   ಬೆಳಕ್ಕಿಯು  ಹಸನ್ಮುಖಿಯಾಗಿ ಬರುತಿರಲು || ನಾ ಕುಳಿತೆ  ಮುದ್ದಾದ ಮಗುವಂತೆ ಭಾವುಕನಾಗಿ, ಈ ಸೌಂದರ್ಯವ  ಸವಿಯುತ ವಿಸ್ಮಯನಾಗಿ | ಮರೆತೆನು ನನ್ನನ್ನೇ ನಾನು ತನ್ಮಯನಾಗಿ, ಎಲ್ಲವು ವಿಸ್ಮಯಾ  ಎಲ್ಲವು ಅಯೋಮಯ || ಅಮ್ಮನಮಡಿಲಲ್ಲಿ ಕುಳಿತು ಚಂದ್ರನನ್ನು ಮುಷ್ಟಿಯಲಿ  ಬಂಧಿಸಿದಂತೆ, ನೀಲಗಗನದಲಿ  ಹಕ್ಕಿಗಳ ಜೊತೆ ಗರಿಬಿಚ್ಚಿ ನಲಿದಾಡಿದಂತೆ | ದುಂಬಿಯಂತೆ ಹೂವಿನ ಸುಗಂಧದಲ್ಲಿಮುಳುಗಿ   ತೇಲಾಡಿದಂತೆ, ತಾರೆಗಳ ಬೆಳಕಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಸಖಿಯ ಜೊತೆ ಆಟ ಆಡಿದಂತೆ || ಮುಸ್ಸಂಜೆಯಲಿ ಮಂಜಿನಾ ಹನಿಯೊಂದು ನಾಲಿಗೆಯನ್ನು ಸ್ಪರ್ಶಿಸಲು  | ಅಮ್ಮ ಬಂದಳು ಏಳಿಸಲು ಮಗು ಬೆಳಗಾಯಿತೆಂದು. ||                                                                                 ನಿಮ್ಮ ರಫೀಕ್   Be creative and find your catharsis in whichever form of creativity you are comfortable with.  It could be anything- a song, a painting, a poem, a story, a dance performance, rangolis, jokes/humor, culinary skills, mimicry and whatnot. There is no limit to creativity. Just unleash and share it with everyone! Why don’t you share your moments of catharsis with us? UPSC is not only about academics but personality as well. And your personality is shaped by the creativity that you possess.   To know more about Catharsis -Unlock Your Talent & Creativity' Initiative and the Previous Creative work  -> CLICK HERE We encourage you to keep the comment section alive by sharing your talents and also by commenting and encouraging the talent of your peers. We are also going to be a regular visitor here and will keep on posting the creative works by our talented team members and staff. NOTE- You can also nominate by tagging anyone (if you know about the talent of your friend or anyone) 🙂 You can share your talent/creativity with us on support@iasbaba.com and ilp@iasbaba.com  P.S: Kindly share it in a format that can be published on the website. We believe each one of you have some hidden talent. It’s time that you explore more about yourselves and remain positive throughout this journey. Make the best use of this opportunity! Thank You IASbaba

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IAS UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 10th April 2020 Archives (PRELIMS + MAINS FOCUS) Walk through Mass sanitizing Tunnel at Ahmedabad station Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II - Governance; Health; GS-III - Science and technology  In News: Ahmedabad railway station becomes the first station of Indian Railways to install a Walk Through Mass Sanitizing Tunnel. Key takeaways: It is set up to ensure the safety of staff and passengers in view of the COVID-19. The distance can be covered within 10 seconds. The tunnel is fitted with a sensor so that when a passenger approaches the tunnel entrance, it starts fogging automatically with WHO approved sanitizer. The system runs on the principle of Vaporization process.  It converts the sanitizer mixture into vapour which forms a uniform layer over the surface and dries up quickly.  NAADI: Science - based tool to track COVID-19 patients  Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III - Science and technology  In News: The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) has prepared a Data Science-based tool.  The tool shall help in tracking the movements of COVID -19 patients or quarantined people across the country. Key takeaways: The system has been named National Analytical Platform for Dealing with Intelligent Tracing, Tracking and Containment (NAADI). The information generated by the tool would be accurate up to a metre.  Important value additions: The development of this tool is undertaken by C-DAC under Supercomputer using Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Healthcare Analytics based Research, Covid-19 (SAMHAR). The SAMHAR project is in partnership with the National Supercomputing Mission.  The mission was established in association with startups and industries to build a rapid supercomputing system and research community for India to fight COVID-19.  The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing  It is an Autonomous Scientific Society of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India.  The National Centre for Software Technology, ER&DCI; and CEDTI were merged into C-DAC in 2003.  Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) blames Syria for using nerve gas Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II - Global groupings  In News: The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has blamed Syria explicitly for the first time for toxic attacks of 2017.  Syria's President Bashar al-Assad's air force has been accused of using the nerve gas sarin and chlorine three times in 2017.  The attack had killed hundreds of people and caused injuries to many.  The use of chemical weapons is strictly prohibited by international law. Important value additions: Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)  OPCW is an intergovernmental organisation.  It is the implementing body for the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) , which entered into force in 1997.  The Organisation oversees the global endeavour to permanently and verifiably eliminate chemical weapons. Headquarter of the organisation is at The Hague, Netherlands. All states who are members of the CWC are automatically members of this organization. The organisation was awarded the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize "for its extensive efforts to eliminate chemical weapons with most recent being in Syria civil war". Two recent innovations by National Chemical Laboratory: Digital Thermometer & Oxygen Enrichment Unit  Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III - Science and technology  In News: Recent innovations by CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, can help in the mitigation of the Coronavirus outbreak. The innovations are Hand held digital IR thermometer and Oxygen enrichment unit (OEUs).  Key takeaways: Hand held digital IR thermometer is an important component of measures to mitigate Coronavirus outbreak. Mobile phone or power banks can be used as a power source.  The design of thermometer is available open source wherein software design and mass manufacturing-ready hardware will be available to manufacturers across India for free.  Oxygen enrichment unit (OEUs) will increase the oxygen concentration from the ambient air of 21-22% to 38-40%.  OEU is hollow fiber membrane bundles which will separate and filtrate ambient air to produce enriched oxygen for patients in home and hospital settings.  (MAINS FOCUS) INTERNATIONAL/ ECONOMY Topic: General Studies 2 & 3: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.  Energy Security India-Gulf economic ties The gulf region is facing multiple challenges COVID-19 pandemic spreading in this region as well with Iran emerging as hotspot Oil price meltdown Rising tensions between Iran-US Tensions between Russia-Turkey in Syria Proxy war between Saudi Arabia and Iran in Yemen Prospects of US-Taliban deal emboldening other terrorist & extremist groups All these leads to challenges in India’s relationship with the countries in the region which needs to be anticipated and managed well. Do You Know? COVID-19 has lowered the world crude consumption by 28 million bpd.  OECD has suggested a 20% loss to GDP for India. Developing countries’ oil and gas revenues may decline by 50% to 85% in 2020, as per estimates by OPEC and IEA Impact of Oil Prices on Gulf-region’s economics For Saudi Arabia, the fiscal break-even oil price is $85 per barrel However, the oil prices have fallen by 55% during March to an 18-year low of $25  Even if the countries in Gulf-region (dependent on oil revenues) revives it growth in 2021, the process may be  Slow and less energy-intensive as importing countries would focus on self-reliance and on strategic goods such as pharmaceuticals deterring oil trade Tourism and hospitality sectors, another source of revenue, may take much longer to recover due to erosion of wealth & incomes caused by pandemic India’s economic ties with the Gulf states is based on two dominant verticals  Economic symbiosis (Trade) –  In 2018-19, the India-Gulf trade stood around $162 billion (crude oil and natural gas worth nearly $75 billion)  The India-Gulf trade accounted for nearly a fifth of India’s global trade. These countries have made (or planned) large investments in India India’s expatriate community They number at around nine million Contribute nearly $40 billions of remittances to India Challenges in future vis-à-vis India-Gulf relationship In Short run- India being the world’s third largest importer of crude, decline in oil prices helps its current account.  The Gulf’s lower oil revenues mean decreased long term investments by Gulf States in India Slowing gulf economy means reduction in expatriates’ remittances also Impact on Indian diaspora The fresh recruitment stops,  Salaries are either lowered or stalled and taxes raised  Localisation drives launched forcing large scale exodus of Indians workers This creates a logistical nightmare of transporting millions of expatriates back to India Return of expatriates has an added complication of the pandemic There are also issues of getting these people resettled and re-employed. Way Forward India should enhance the capacity of gulf states to handle COVID-19 cases among the Indian expatriates. India’s missions in these states need to monitor the situation and try to avoid panic among its nationals. Necessary to find new drivers for the India-Gulf synergy which could be Pharmaceutical research and production,  Petrochemical complexes,  Building infrastructure in India and in third countries,  Agriculture,  Education and skilling Creation of bilateral free zones along Arabian Sea coast eventually leading to an India-Gulf Cooperation Council Free Trade Area. Conclusion There is a need to sufficiently diversify the India-Gulf economic ties so as to protect them from such shocks. INTERNATIONAL/ ETHICS/ ESSAY Topic: General Studies 2: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate International Ethics COVID-19: International Law cannot fall silent In the wake of COVID-19 spreading from Wuhan, China to nearly 180 countries, there has been a debate raging on two fronts Need to strengthen the powers of State to handle the crisis effectively  The projection of the crisis as an opportunity for building a new future for global politics marked by empathy, fraternity, justice, and rights. UN is a site for discussion of norms and is responsible for the progressive codification of law. However, it has become playground for power politics.  Power Politics, UN and Pandemic US President Trump has called the Coronavirus as “Chinese virus” Pandemic was not discussed in UN Security Council during the month of March when the presidency of UNSC was held by China. Allegation on WHO about delay in declaring the disease as pandemic due to pressures from China International Principles that Nations need to follow The peremptory jus cogens apply to all states  - certain international norms like prevention of slavery, racial discrimination etc. hold true even during the fight against pandemic The erga omnes rules prescribe specifically-determined obligations which states owe to the international community as a whole. This was enunciated by the ICJ in 1970 for four situations Outlawing of acts of aggression Outlawing of genocide Protection from slavery Protection from racial discrimination Three sets of international law obligations on States Draft Articles on the Prevention of Transboundary Harm (DAPTH)  These are drafted by International Law Commission in 2001 to prevent transboundary harm arising out of country’s actions There are carefully developed norms of due diligence that can be adapted to contextual exigencies Each state is obliged to observe these standards in the fight against COVID-19 as a matter of international law. Human Rights Obligations: No law or policy to combat epidemics or pandemic can go against the rights of migrant workers, internally displaced peoples, and refugees and asylum seekers The Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC) –  This convention gains significance especially when there are conspiracy theories about the origins of COVID-19  India has not subscribed to those theories and has instead called for high priority to full and effective implementation of the convention. Conclusion Combating this fearsome pandemic calls for re-dedication to nested international law obligations and frameworks Connecting the law: Article 51 of Indian Constitution International Court of Justice and International Criminal Court (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.  Comments Up-voted by IASbaba are also the “correct answers”. Q.1 Walk through mass sanitization tunnel has been developed by which of the following railway stations in India?  Ahmedabad  Mumbai  Bhopal  New Delhi Q.2 Consider the following statements: Data Science based tool NAADI is developed by Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC). CDAC is an autonomous scientific society. Which of the above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.3 Consider the following statements: Sarin and chlorine were used for chemical attacks in Palestine in 2017.  Use of chemicals is completely prohibited by international law. Which of the above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.4 Consider the following statements: Oxygen enrichment unit will increase the oxygen concentration. Mobile phone or Power Banks can be used as a power source for handheld digital IR thermometer. Which of the above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 ANSWERS FOR 9th April 2020 TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE (TYK) 1 C 2 C 3 A 4 B Must Read About the need to balance Public Health and individual’s right to Privacy: The Indian Express About HCQ exports from India during the time of Pandemic: The Hindu About the impact of COVID-19 on Globalisation: The Hindu 

60 DAYS PROGRAMME-PRELIMS 2020

IASbaba’s 60 Day Plan [Day - 35]- IAS Prelims Test Series 2020 Science and Technology & CURRENT AFFAIRS

ARCHIVES OF 60 DAY PLAN STRATEGY [VIDEO]: UPSC IAS Preparation Guidance/Tips from Mohan Sir  Dear Students, The 60 Days Training has finally begun:) DAY 35 is here! It is time to Introspect, Ideate and Improve!! We have come-up with articles to instil confidence, motivate you in the present situation. Do read these articles. Mark the words/lines in your dairy. These very lines can be the driving force’ in the time of uncertainty. [STRATEGY] MUST READ: 21 Days of Lockdown-What to do? Introspect, Ideate and Improve !! MUST READ: PRELIMS in Testing Times – Don’t Forget the ‘WHY’; IASbaba’s dedicated HOTLINE for Aspirants and Prelims Postponing Rumours Coronavirus[VIDEO]: Awareness, Myths, Solidarity and Message to All UPSC Aspirants by Mohan Sir Founder IASbaba To ensure that your preparation goes smoothly and keeping up with our promise, we have come up with a Dedicated HOTLINE (Communication channel) - Connect with BABA for all UPSC/IAS Aspirants. From today, you will be able to speak with the Founders and Core Team of IASbaba on telephone regarding ‘any queries’ related to UPSC preparation in general or Subject-specific doubts. This Hotline, will be in addition to the 'ASK YOUR BABA' (#ASKBABA) thread opened on a daily basis for our 60 Day plan. We will try to make sure that with so much going around these days, you have at least one less thing to worry about. How to make use of HOTLINE and ASK YOUR BABA (#ASKBABA)? There are 2 initiatives which will be running parallely. 1. HOTLINE - Connect with BABA (5pm - 7pm) The communication channel will be open ONLY for 2 hours Daily (except on Sundays - holiday) from 5pm to 7 pm. Please do not make calls before or after the specified time. As we will be occupied with other daily initiatives running on the website and mentorship. Hope you understand our time constraints. Please note that, call facilities are mainly for queries related to preparation per se like strategies, difficulties in reading a subject, what to read, what not to read, how to manage time, revision, motivation etc. You can call on the numbers given below. For any queries related to - UPSC Preparation (Prelims, Mains, Interview) Strategy & Current Affairs – contact 9986190082 Environment & Science and Technology – contact 9986193016 Polity & Economics – contact 9899291288 Geography & History – contact 9591106864 We have separated General Strategy (Preparation per se – Pre, Mains, Interview) and Current Affairs from other subjects. You can make use of the HOTLINE, as per your needs. 2. ASK YOUR BABA (#ASKBABA) - clear your doubts on the 60 Day Platform (Online from 11 am - 10 pm) Use the disqus comment section of that particular day (60 Day post - For Ex: Today is Day 25) to clear all your subject specific doubts of the day. You can post your queries/doubts with #ASKBABA !! Here, doubts related to the 60 day questions or conceptual clarity in a particular subject can be asked. Your doubts will be cleared on real-time basis (or max within hour it will be answered from the subject experts) If you are genuinely finding difficulty interms of preparing with that particular subject, then you can use 5pm-7pm window to make calls. If you are not able to speak to IASbaba's Team, then you can still post your doubts/queries in the same post of the 60 day initiative. As mentioned above, your doubts will be cleared on real-time basis (or max within hour it will be answered from the subject experts). Make the best use of the communication channel (Ask Your Baba/comment section on daily 60 Day post and calls) provided. We will make sure that, all your queries will be answered to. So we have  tried our bit, to ensure your preparation goes smoothly, you can do your bit by keeping in touch with us via phone/ website to keep yourself going, keep yourself engaged and staying positive during the rough times. How to make the maximum use of this HOTLINE and #ASKBABA (Disqus comment of 60 Day Plan) on Daily basis? Now, that I have solved 30 mcq’s, what to do next?  How to Analyse my Performance? For Answers to the above Questions  ->CONNECT WITH BABA: IASbaba’s Dedicated HOTLINE for UPSC/IAS Aspirants !! Note- Download the OMR Sheet and attempt the questions exactly like UPSC Prelims. After you are done, please post your OMR in the comment section. Once the solution key is released (5 PM), cross-check the answers and again, comment the marks (you got) in the same comment thread. This will keep you responsible and sincere in days to come. Also, we need more sets of scores for releasing the cut offs in the night so, requesting all of you to sincerely put your scores in comment section.    You can also take part in discussion with peers.   Q.1) Consider the following statements about the Coronavirus: It is zoonotic in nature. Middle-East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is also caused by coronavirus. Almost everyone gets a coronavirus infection at least once in lifetime. It is RNA based Virus.  Which of the statements given above are correct? 1 and 4 only  1 and 2 only 1, 2 and 4 only  All of the above Q.1) कोरोनावायरस के बारे में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: यह प्रकृति में जूनोटिक (zoonotic) है। कोरोनोवायरस के कारण मध्य-पूर्व श्वसन सिंड्रोम (MERS) भी होता है। लगभग सभी को जीवनकाल में कम से कम एक बार कोरोनोवायरस संक्रमण हो जाता है। यह आरएनए आधारित वायरस है। ऊपर दिए गए कौन से कथन सही हैं? केवल 1 और 4 केवल 1 और 2 केवल 1, 2 और 4 उपरोक्त सभी Q.2) Consider the following statements with regard to virus - All viruses have an outer lipid layer that protects them when they are outside the cell. Coronavirus has different structure than rotavirus. Virus is not a living entity.  Viruses have RNA as the nuclear material and completely lack DNA.  Select the correct option - 3 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only All of the above Q.2) वायरस के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें - सभी वायरस में एक बाहरी लिपिड परत (outer lipid layer) होती है जो कोशिका के बाहर होने पर उनकी रक्षा करती है। कोरोनावायरस में रोटावायरस की तुलना में अलग संरचना होती है। वायरस एक जीवित इकाई नहीं है। वायरस के पास परमाणु सामग्री के रूप में आरएनए होते है तथा डीएनए की पुर्णतः कमी होती है। सही विकल्प का चयन करें - केवल 3 केवल 2 और 3 केवल 1 और 3 उपरोक्त सभी Q.3) Consider the following statements with regard to m-RNA Vaccine –  It triggers the body into producing some of the viral proteins itself.   It was first approved for Polio.  It could also trigger the innate immune system.  It will be easier and quicker to produce than traditional vaccines. Select the correct option – 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 only 1, 3 and 4 only 1, 2 and 4 only Q.3) एम-आरएनए वैक्सीन (m-RNA Vaccine) के संबंध में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें - यह स्वयं वायरल प्रोटीनों में से कुछ के उत्पादन में शरीर को ट्रिगर करता है। इसे सबसे पहले पोलियो के लिए मंजूरी दी गई थी। यह जन्मजात प्रतिरक्षा प्रणाली को भी ट्रिगर कर सकता है। पारंपरिक टीकों की तुलना में इसका उत्पादन आसान और तेज होगा। सही विकल्प का चयन करें - केवल 1 और 3 केवल 1, 2 और 3 केवल 1, 3 और 4 केवल 1, 2 और 4 Q.4) Hydroxy-chloroquine drug, recently in news, is most commonly used to treat which of the following disease? Tuberculosis  Malaria Typhoid  AIDS Q.4) हाल ही में समाचारों में आने वाली हाइड्रोक्सी-क्लोरोक्वीन दवा का इस्तेमाल निम्नलिखित में से किस बीमारी के उपचार के लिए किया जाता है? तपेदिक  मलेरिया आंत्र ज्वर एड्स Q.5) In which of the following ways hand sanitizers protect against viral infection? Denaturation of protein structures that stick out of the lipid structure Dissolving the outer lipid layer Stressed mutation of the virus Dissolution of protective protein called capsid Select the correct option - 1 and 2 only 1, 2 and 3 only 1, 2 and 4 only All of the above Q.5) हैंड सैनिटाइज़र (hand sanitizers) निम्नलिखित में से किस तरीके से वायरल संक्रमण से बचाता है? लिपिड संरचना से बाहर निकलने वाले प्रोटीन संरचनाओं का विकृतीकरण बाहरी लिपिड परत को भंग करना वायरस का तनाव उत्परिवर्तन (Stressed mutation) कैप्सिड नामक सुरक्षात्मक प्रोटीन का विघटन सही विकल्प का चयन करें - केवल 1 और 2 केवल 1, 2 और 3 केवल 1, 2 और 4 उपरोक्त सभी Q.6) Consider the following pairs of diseases and affected plants: Diseases Plant    1. Yellow rust Wheat    2. Fall armyworm Rice    3. Pink bollworm Cotton    4. Sheath blight disease Maize Which of the above pairs have been correctly matched? 1 only  1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 only  All of the above Q.6) बीमारियों और प्रभावित पौधों के निम्नलिखित युग्मों पर विचार करें:                                 रोग                     पौधा 1. पीला रतुआ (Yellow rust)                       गेहूँ 2. फॉल आर्मीवॉर्म (Fall armyworm)                     चावल 3. पिंक बॉलवॉर्म (Pink bollworm)                     कपास 4. शीथ ब्लाइट रोग (Sheath blight disease)                       मक्का उपरोक्त में से कौन सी जोड़ी सही ढंग से सुमेलित है? केवल 1 केवल 1 और 3 केवल 1, 2 और 3 उपरोक्त सभी Q.7) Recently there was widespread attack of locust in India. Consider the following statements about locust: They have strong powers of flight, going from one continent to another. They attack maize crop only. Grasshoppers can get stressed and transformed into locusts. Select the correct option using the codes given below 1 only  1 and 2 only 1 and 3  1, 2 and 3 Q.7) हाल ही में भारत में टिड्डियों (locust) का व्यापक हमला हुआ था। टिड्डे के बारे में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: उनके पास उड़ान की मजबूत शक्तियां होती हैं, जिससे वे एक महाद्वीप से दूसरे महाद्वीप में जा सकती हैं। वे केवल मक्के की फसल पर आक्रमण करती हैं। ग्रासहॉपर तनावग्रस्त (stressed) हो सकते हैं और टिड्डियों में परिवर्तित हो सकते हैं। नीचे दिए गए कूट का उपयोग करके सही विकल्प का चयन करें केवल 1 केवल 1 और 2 1 और 3 1, 2 और 3 Q.8)  Consider the following statement with respect to antimicrobial resistance: India is a member of Global Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System (GLASS) launched by WHO. Genetic predisposition of some people also may cause antimicrobial resistance. Kerala is the first state to develop an action plan to manage antimicrobial resistance. Select the correct option using the codes given below 1 only  1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only  All of the above Q.8) रोगाणुरोधी प्रतिरोध (antimicrobial resistance) के संबंध में, निम्नलिखित कथन पर विचार करें: भारत डब्ल्यूएचओ द्वारा शुरू किए गए वैश्विक रोगाणुरोधी प्रतिरोध निगरानी प्रणाली (GLASS) का सदस्य है। कुछ लोगों की आनुवंशिक पूर्ववृत्ति (Genetic predisposition) भी रोगाणुरोधी प्रतिरोध का कारण हो सकती है। केरल रोगाणुरोधी प्रतिरोध के प्रबंधन के लिए एक कार्य योजना विकसित करने वाला पहला राज्य है। नीचे दिए गए कूट का उपयोग करके सही विकल्प का चयन करें केवल 1 केवल 1 और 2 केवल 2 और 3  उपरोक्त सभी Q.9) What is Candida auris that was recently in news? An arterioid Man-made mineral Multidrug-resistant fungus Yeast cultivated for food security Q.9) कैंडिडा ऑरिस (Candida auris) क्या है, जो हाल ही में समाचारों में था? एक धमनी (arterioid) मानव निर्मित खनिज मल्टीड्रग-प्रतिरोधी कवक खाद्य सुरक्षा के लिए खमीर की कृषि  Q.10) Consider the following statements about TrueNat that was in news recently? TrueNat can be used to detect multi-drug resistant TB strain too.  Diagnosis of TB becomes cheaper and faster with TrueNat compared to existing molecular diagnostic testing tool. Select the correct option using the codes given below 1 only  2 only Both 1 and 2  None of the above Q.10) ट्रूनेट (TrueNat) के बारे में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें जो हाल ही में खबरों में थे? ट्रूनेट का इस्तेमाल मल्टी-ड्रग प्रतिरोधी टीबी तनाव का भी पता लगाने के लिए किया जा सकता है। मौजूदा आणविक नैदानिक परीक्षण उपकरण की तुलना में ट्रूनेट के साथ टीबी का निदान सस्ता और तेज हो जाता है। नीचे दिए गए कूट का उपयोग करके सही विकल्प का चयन करें केवल 1 केवल 2  1 और 2 दोनों इनमें से कोई भी नहीं Q.11) Which of the following is not a benefit of seaweeds, from the point of view of health and nutrition? Edible Seaweeds are high-calorie nutrient-dense food items. They are rich in vitamins A and C. They are a good source of minerals such as Ca, Mg, Zn, Se and Fe. They also have a high level of vegetable proteins and omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. Q.11) स्वास्थ्य और पोषण के दृष्टिकोण से, निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा समुद्री शैवाल (seaweeds) का लाभ नहीं है? खाद्य योग्य समुद्री शैवाल उच्च कैलोरी पोषक तत्व-प्रचुर खाद्य पदार्थ होते हैं। वे विटामिन A और C से प्रचुर होते हैं। वे Ca, Mg, Zn, Se और Fe जैसे खनिजों का एक अच्छा स्रोत होते हैं। उनके पास उच्च स्तर की वनस्पति प्रोटीन तथा ओमेगा 3 और 6 वसायुक्त अम्ल भी होते हैं। Q.12)  Which of the following benefit can come out of our understanding of human genome sequence? Genetic disorders like cystic fibrosis or sickle cell anemia can be identified. Personalized medication can be prescribed. Treatments for common cancers can be developed. Select the correct option using the codes given below 1 only  1 and 2 only 1 and 3 only  All of the above Q.12) निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा लाभ मानव जीनोम अनुक्रम (human genome sequence) की हमारी समझ से सामने आ सकता है? सिस्टिक फाइब्रोसिस या सिकल सेल एनीमिया जैसे आनुवंशिक विकारों की पहचान की जा सकती है। वैयक्तिकृत दवा निर्धारित की जा सकती है। सामान्य कैंसर के उपचार विकसित किए जा सकते हैं। नीचे दिए गए कूट का उपयोग करके सही विकल्प का चयन करें केवल 1  केवल 1 और 2 केवल 1 और 3 उपरोक्त सभी Q.13) Consider the following statements regarding National Stem Cell Registry: It comes under the ageis of Ministry of Science & Technology. A person enrolling for Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana will be automatically enrolled in National Stem Cell Registry. It will help in treating patients with blood-related disorders. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 3 only  2 and 3 only 3 only  All of the above Q.13) राष्ट्रीय स्टेम सेल रजिस्ट्री (National Stem Cell Registry) के बारे में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: यह विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकी मंत्रालय के अंतर्गत आता है। प्रधानमंत्री जन आरोग्य योजना के लिए नामांकन करने वाले व्यक्ति को राष्ट्रीय स्टेम सेल रजिस्ट्री में स्वचालित रूप से नामांकित किया जाएगा। यह रक्त से संबंधित विकारों के रोगियों का इलाज करने में मदद करेगा। ऊपर दिए गए कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 और 3 केवल 2 और 3  केवल 3 उपरोक्त सभी Q.14) Consider the following statement with regard to World Health Organisation (WHO) – It is an intergovernmental body with headquarter in Geneva, Switzerland. It reports to the Economic and Social Council. Any new disease is named by WHO only.  Select the correct option –  1 only 1 and 2 only 2 only All of the above  Q.14) विश्व स्वास्थ्य संगठन (WHO) के संबंध में, निम्नलिखित कथन पर विचार करें - यह जिनेवा, स्विट्जरलैंड में मुख्यालय के साथ एक अंतर-सरकारी निकाय है। यह आर्थिक और सामाजिक परिषद को रिपोर्ट करता है। किसी भी नई बीमारी का नाम केवल डब्ल्यूएचओ द्वारा ही रखा जाता है। सही विकल्प का चयन करें - केवल 1 केवल 1 और 2 केवल 2  उपरोक्त सभी Q.15) Moscow declaration recently seen in news is related to which of the following? Multi Drug Resistance Malaria Elimination Non communicable diseases Global TB response Q.15) हाल ही में समाचारों में देखी गयी मास्को घोषणा (Moscow declaration) निम्नलिखित में से किससे संबंधित है? मल्टी ड्रग प्रतिरोध  मलेरिया उन्मूलन गैर - संचारी रोग वैश्विक टीबी प्रतिक्रिया Q.16) Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Global Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Research and Development (R&D;) Hub? It is European Union led initiative It is an initiative to tackle the threat of resistant pathogens. India is a member, represented by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.  Select the correct answer using the code given below: 1 and 2 only  2 only  2 and 3 only All of the above Q.16) वैश्विक रोगाणुरोधी प्रतिरोध (AMR) अनुसंधान और विकास (R&D;) हब के बारे में, निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सही है / हैं? यह यूरोपीय संघ के नेतृत्व वाली पहल है यह प्रतिरोधी रोगजनकों के खतरे से निपटने की एक पहल है। भारत एक सदस्य है, जिसका प्रतिनिधित्व स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्रालय करता है। नीचे दिए गए कूट का उपयोग करके सही उत्तर चुनें: केवल 1 और 2 केवल 2  केवल 2 और 3 उपरोक्त सभी Q.17) Consider the following statements: It is an initiative of the Public Health Foundation of India to eliminate malaria from India by 2030. There is no vaccine against malaria. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only  2 only Both 1 and 2  Neither 1 nor 2 Q.17) निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: यह 2030 तक भारत से मलेरिया का उन्मूलन करने के लिए पब्लिक हेल्थ फाउंडेशन ऑफ इंडिया की एक पहल है। मलेरिया के विरुद्ध कोई टीका नहीं है। ऊपर दिए गए कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 केवल 2  1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 Q.18) India has collaborated with which of the following for New Influenza Research Programme? Japan USA European Union Russia Q.18) भारत ने नए इन्फ्लुएंजा अनुसंधान कार्यक्रम (New Influenza Research Programme) के लिए, निम्नलिखित में से किसके साथ सहयोग किया है? जापान अमेरीका यूरोपीय संघ रूस Q.19) Which of the following initiative comes under the aegis of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare? SAANS campaign National Health Resource Repository Project UMMID initiative Replace program  Select the correct option  1 and 2 only 1, 2 and 3 only 1, 2 and 4 only All of the above Q.19) स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्रालय के तत्वावधान में निम्नलिखित में से कौन सी पहल है? SAANS अभियान राष्ट्रीय स्वास्थ्य संसाधन रिपोजिटरी परियोजना (NATIONAL HEALTH RESOURCE REPOSITORY PROJECT) UMMID पहल प्रतिस्थापन कार्यक्रम (Replace program) सही विकल्प का चयन करें केवल 1 और 2 केवल 1, 2 और 3 केवल 1, 2 और 4 उपरोक्त सभी Q.20) Consider the following pairs: Report Releasing Institution    1. India state-level disease burden initiative report Niti Aayog    2. Healthy states progressive India report NITI Aayog + MoH&FW; + World Bank    3. Global nutrition report WHO    4. Performance of health outcome index MoH&FW; Which of the pair have been incorrectly matched? 1 and 2 only 1, 2 and 4 only 2 only 2, 3 and 4 only Q.20) निम्नलिखित युग्मों पर विचार करें:                           रिपोर्ट                         जारीकर्ता संस्थान  1. भारत राज्य स्तर पर रोग भार पहल रिपोर्ट (India state-level disease burden initiative report) नीति आयोग 2.स्वस्थ भारत प्रगतिशील भारत रिपोर्ट नीति आयोग + स्वास्थ एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्रालय + विश्व बैंक 3.वैश्विक पोषण रिपोर्ट WHO 4.स्वास्थ्य परिणाम प्रदर्शन सूचकांक  स्वास्थ एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्रालय  निम्नलिखित में से किस जोड़ी का गलत तरीके से मिलान किया गया है? केवल 1 और 2 केवल 1, 2 और 4 केवल 2  केवल 2, 3 और 4  Q.21) JAGA Mission of Odisha protects the rights of which of the following?   Women victims Tribals Slum dwellers Manual Scavengers  Q.21) ओडिशा का JAGA मिशन, निम्नलिखित में से किसके अधिकारों की रक्षा करता है? पीड़ित महिलाओं  आदिवासियों झुग्गीवासी मैनुअल स्कैवेंजर  Q.22) Consider the following statements about Typbar TCV vaccine: It is a typhoid vaccine developed by National Institute of Immunology.  It is a conjugate vaccine made using a combination of two different components. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct? 1 only 2 only  Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.22) टाइपबार टीसीवी वैक्सीन (Typbar TCV vaccine) के बारे में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: यह राष्ट्रीय प्रतिरक्षाविज्ञान संस्थान द्वारा विकसित एक टाइफाइड वैक्सीन है। यह दो अलग-अलग घटकों के संयोजन का उपयोग करके बनाया गया एक संयुग्म टीका है। ऊपर दिए गए कथनों में से कौन सा सही नहीं है / हैं? केवल 1 केवल 2  1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 Q.23) Sometimes seen in news, ‘Article 6 of Paris Agreement’ deals with Climate Action Targets Transparency norms Loss and Damage Climate Cooperation Mechanisms  Q.23) कभी-कभी समाचारों में देखा जाने वाला, 'पेरिस समझौते का अनुच्छेद 6' किससे संबंधित है जलवायु कार्रवाई लक्ष्य पारदर्शिता मानदंड हानि एवं क्षति  पर्यावरणीय सहयोग तंत्र Q.24) Which of the following are advantages of the Light detection and ranging (LiDAR) technology? Data can be collected quickly and with high accuracy Can be used day and night Can be used to map inaccessible and featureless areas It is not affected by extreme weather Select the correct answer using the code given below: 2 and 4 only 1, 2 and 3 only 1, 3 and 4 only 1, 2, 3 and 4 Q.24) लाइट डिटेक्शन एंड रेंजिंग (LiDAR) तकनीक के निम्नलिखित में से कौन से लाभ हैं? डेटा को जल्दी और उच्च सटीकता के साथ एकत्र किया जा सकता है दिन और रात में प्रयोग किया जा सकता है दुर्गम और सुविधा रहित क्षेत्रों को मैप करने के लिए इस्तेमाल किया जा सकता है यह अत्यधिक प्रतिकूल मौसम से प्रभावित नहीं होता है नीचे दिए गए कूट का उपयोग करके सही उत्तर चुनें: केवल 2 और 4 केवल 1, 2 और 3 केवल 1, 3 और 4 1, 2, 3 और 4 Q.25) Consider the following statements about Indian Ocean Dialogue (IOD):  The IOD is a flagship initiative of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium.  It is a Track 1.5 discussion involving both officials and non-officials. The recent Indian Ocean Dialogue (IOD) was held in Chennai. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  1 only 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only Q.25) हिंद महासागर संवाद (IOD) के बारे में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: IOD हिंद महासागर की नौसेना संगोष्ठी की एक प्रमुख पहल है। यह एक ट्रैक 1.5 चर्चा है, जिसमें अधिकारी और गैर-अधिकारी दोनों शामिल होते हैं। हाल ही में, हिंद महासागर संवाद (IOD) चेन्नई में आयोजित किया गया था। ऊपर दिए गए कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 केवल 2  केवल 2 और 3  केवल 1 और 3 Q.26) Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Front of Packet Labelling (FoPL)’. It was included within the draft Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2019.  It is aimed at making consumers aware of food products that are high in fat, sugar and salt content. Select the correct statements 1 Only 2 Only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.26) ‘फ्रंट ऑफ पैकेट लेबलिंग (Front of Packet Labelling- FoPL)’ के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें। यह खाद्य सुरक्षा और मानक (लेबलिंग और प्रदर्शन) विनियम, 2019 के मसौदे में शामिल था। इसका उद्देश्य उपभोक्ताओं को उन खाद्य उत्पादों के बारे में जागरूक करना है जो वसा, चीनी और नमक सामग्री में उच्च होते हैं। सही कथनों का चयन करें केवल 1 केवल 2  1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 Q.27) A couple of US firms were sued for deaths of child labourers in which of the following countries? Mexico DR Congo Pakistan Lesotho Q.27) कुछ अमेरिकी फर्मों पर निम्न में से किस देश में बाल श्रमिकों की मौतों के लिए मुकदमा दायर किया गया था? मेक्सिको डेमोक्रेटिक रिपब्लिक कांगो पाकिस्तान लिसोथो Q.28) Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?           Material – Country Lithium – Australia Graphite – South Africa Manganese – India Select the correct code: 1 Only 2 and 3 1 and 3 1, 2 and 3  Q.28) निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा युग्म सही रूप से सुमेलित है / हैं?              सामग्री -  देश लिथियम - ऑस्ट्रेलिया ग्रेफाइट - दक्षिण अफ्रीका मैंगनीज - भारत सही कूट का चयन करें: केवल 1 2 और 3 1 और 3 1, 2 और 3 Q.29) Which of the following countries are members of the ‘East Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF)’. Cyprus Israel Italy Palestine Egypt Select the correct code: 1, 2, 3 and 5 1, 3 and 5 2, 3, 4 and 5 All of the above Q.29) निम्न में से कौन से देश ‘पूर्व भूमध्यसागरीय गैस फोरम (EMGF)’ के सदस्य हैं। साइप्रस इजराइल इटली फिलिस्तीन मिस्र सही कूट का चयन करें: 1, 2, 3 और 5 1, 3 और 5 2, 3, 4 और 5 उपरोक्त सभी Q.30) ‘Provisions for reservations for SCs/STs and Anglo- Indians’ are extended under Article 334 Article 331 Article 333 Article 131 Q.30) अनुसूचित जाति / अनुसूचित जनजाति और एंग्लो-इंडियन के आरक्षण के प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद के तहत बढ़ाए गए हैं अनुच्छेद 334 अनुच्छेद 331 अनुच्छेद 333 अनुच्छेद 131 DOWNLOAD THE SOLUTION ENGLISH HINDI NOTE- Follow this for Comments Mention- Time Taken after solving the Test After the release of Solution Edit your Comment to Mention-  Correct/Incorrect and Score 2 Marks for Correct/0.66 minus for Incorrect. DOWNLOAD THE 60 DAYS PLAN 2020  PRELIMS EXCLUSIVE CURRENT AFFAIRS CLASSES (12 SESSIONS-By Tauseef Sir): STARTING 15 APRIL- JOIN NOW! All the Best! IASbaba

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