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STRATEGY [VIDEO]: UPSC IAS Preparation Guidance/Tips from Mohan Sir, IASbaba Founder

STRATEGY [VIDEO]: UPSC IAS Preparation Guidance/Tips from Mohan Sir, IASbaba Founder   Dear Students, Mohan Sir, Founder of IASbaba was Live on YouTube on 8th April 2020 from 7.30 pm – 8 pm. The video contains important tips/guidance related to UPSC IAS Preparation. Students could post ‘any query’ related to UPSC Preparation Strategy or any other difficulties that a student comes across while preparing for the exam. In the first 20 minutes, the questions with the most number of upvotes on the Disqus comment (on the website) was picked up and answered. In the next 10 minutes, Live questions posted on the YouTube chat was taken up. The following were some of the Important Questions answered- Will the Prelims exam get postponed? Optimum number of questions to be attempted in the prelims exam? What would be the cut-off this year? How much risk I can take? Time management in those 2 hours /How to handle those 2 hours ? How many rounds should I go to solve the paper? How to increase my scores in test? How many Tests to take? How will test series help me? Though not many questions appear in the actual test? Why always I select the wrong answer? How to stay motivated during the time of corona? Babaji I feel Prelims is the biggest hurdle in this preparation. I have been trying from last 2 prelims. Please give me some tips on clearing prelims of this year. Should I focus more on static subjects or dynamic? Baba, I am a regular follower of 60 day plan. Though my scores are good in static part, I am not able to do well in current affairs. How to read and revise current affairs? Its creating nightmares. How to use 60 day plan effectively?   To Connect with Baba & know more about HOTLINE & #ASKBABA initiative  -> CLICK HERE Beat the Heat of Current Affairs this year (2020) -PRELIMS EXCLUSIVE: CURRENT AFFAIRS CLASSES (12 SESSIONS-By Tauseef Sir): JOIN NOW!   MUST READ - For Motivation Coronavirus: Awareness, Myths, Solidarity and Message to All UPSC Aspirants by Mohan Sir Founder IASbaba MUST READ: PRELIMS in Testing Times – Don’t Forget the ‘WHY’; IASbaba’s dedicated HOTLINE for Aspirants and Prelims Postponing Rumours [STRATEGY] MUST READ: 21 Days of Lockdown -What to do? Introspect, Ideate and Improve !!   To get Regular Updates from IASbaba, follow- 👉 TELEGRAM Channel - https://t.me/IASbabaOfficialAccount 👉 YOUTUBE  -  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChvbVdio9Wgj7Z3nQz1Q0ZQ 👉 FACEBOOK  - https://www.facebook.com/iasbaba/ Also, SUBSCRIBE to the WEBSITE Below, so that you don't miss out on important posts! Thank You IASbaba  

Catharsis -Unlock Your Talent and Creativity

Catharsis -Unlock Your Talent & Creativity: PAINTING by HEMANT KUMAR SINGH KADIAN, IRTS 2017 Serving Officer!

Catharsis -Unlock Your Talent & Creativity: PAINTING by HEMANT KUMAR SINGH KADIAN, IRTS 2017 Serving Officer!   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 PAINTING by HEMANT KUMAR SINGH KADIAN. Hemant Kumar is an IRTS Officer, 2017 Batch. And here we present to you the creativity projecting the current situation of the world dealing with COVID-19. 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 – 9th April 2020

IAS UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 9th April 2020 Archives (PRELIMS + MAINS FOCUS) Food Corporation of India directed to provide grains to NGOs Part of: GS Prelims and GS - II – Role of NGOs; GS-III – Marketing of agricultural produce In News: The Government has directed Food Corporation of India to provide wheat and rice to NGOs. The food grains will be provided at the Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS) rates without going through the e-auction process. Key takeaways: FCI has network of more than 2000 godowns in the country. Large network of godowns will ensure smooth supply of food grains to these organisations in this hour of crisis posed by COVID-19.  It will help relief camps in their philanthropic work of feeding poor and migrant workers. Important value additions: The Food Corporation of India (FCI) It was setup under the Food Corporation's Act 1964. The objectives are: Effective price support operations to safeguard the interests of the farmers. Distributing foodgrains throughout the country for Public Distribution system. Maintaining satisfactory level of buffer stocks to ensure National Food Security. Since its inception, FCI has played a significant role in maintaining food security in the country. Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS)  It refers to selling of foodgrains by Government/Government agencies at predetermined (decided in advance) prices in the open market from time to time. States asked to invoke Essential Commodities Act, 1955 Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Polity & Governance In News: States are asked to invoke Essential Commodities (EC) Act, 1955 by the Ministry of Home Affairs to maintaining smooth supply of essential items at fair prices in the country. The measures include fixing of stock limits, capping of prices, enhancing production, etc. Key takeaways: States can now notify orders under the EC Act, 1955 without prior agreement from the Central Government up to June 30, 2020. Offences under EC Act are criminal offences and may result in imprisonment of 7 years or fine or both.  Offenders can also be booked under the Prevention of Black-marketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act, 1980. Important value additions: Essential Commodities (EC) Act, 1955 It is an act of Parliament of India.  It was established to prevent hoarding of the essential commodities and to ensure their timely delivery so that the normal life does not get affected.  This includes foodstuff, drugs, fuel (petroleum products) etc. Funding for developing nasal passage gel approved  Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Health; GS – III – Science and Technology In News: Department of Science and Technology (DST) has approved funding for Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, IIT Bombay.  The team from the department shall develop a gel that can be applied to nasal passage.  It will capture and inactivate novel corona virus, the causative agent of COVID-19. This solution will ensure the safety of health workers.  It can lead to reduction in community transmission of COVID-19.  Biofortified carrot variety benefits local farmers  Part of: GS Prelims and GS - III – Science and Technology   In News: Madhuban Gajar, a biofortified carrot variety, developed by a farmer scientist has benefited hundreds of farmers in Gujarat. The carrot has high β-carotene (beta-carotene) and iron content.  Key takeaways: The variety is being cultivated in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh since the last three years. The Madhuvan Gajar is used for various value-added products.  It was developed by Shri Vallabhhai Vasrambhai Marvaniyawas.  He has received a National Award (2017) and a Padma Shri (2019) for his extraordinary work.  Important value additions: Biofortification  It means breeding crops to increase their nutritional value.  This can be done either through conventional selective breeding, or through genetic engineering. Image source: http://nif.org.in/Innovationofday/madhuvan-gajar-a-high-nutritious-carrot-vareity/6  (MAINS FOCUS) POLITY/WELFARE Topic: General Studies 2: Separation of powers between various organs Good Governance Welfare/Developmental issues MPLADS: Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme Context: The Union Cabinet approved a 30% cut in the salaries of all Members of Parliament and a two-year suspension of MPLAD scheme so that the amount saved can go to the Consolidated Fund of India (CFI) to fight COVID-19. What is MPLADS Scheme or Sansad Nidhi Yojana? It is a central sector scheme for MPs to recommend works of developmental nature in their constituencies It was launched in December, 1993 The emphasis is on creating durable community assets based on locally felt needs. Parent Body: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI)  The funds - Rs. 5 crore/annum/MP - under the scheme are non-lapsable. Funds are released in the form of grants in-aid directly to the district authorities. MPs have only recommendatory role and the district authority is empowered to examine the eligibility of works, select the implementing agencies and monitor it. Criticism of the scheme Against the separation of powers: It allows individual legislators to encroach on executive role of planning & implementation works Promotes Patronage Politics: MPLADS gives scope for MPs to utilise the funds as a source of patronage that they can dispense at will.  Inefficiency: Gap between recommendation made by MPs and implementation by the district administration Unused Funds: Some members do not utilise their full entitlement  Weak monitoring of the scheme has led to allegations of misuse & corruption Views about the scheme Judiciary: The Supreme Court has upheld the scheme but called for a robust accountability regime Second ARC: It recommended its abrogation altogether, highlighting the problems of the legislator stepping into the shoes of the executive Why MPLADS was suspended for two years? It frees up financial resources of about ₹7,900 crore It will boost the funding available for the COVID-19 fight  The funds can be spent on boosting the health infrastructure needed to combat the pandemic. Judicious usage of Funds: Money will now go into CFI and will be spent based on an assessment of the varying needs in different regions of India. Challenges ahead due the suspension of scheme Political discontent: Funding under the scheme was source of much goodwill for elected representatives. Centralising tendency: The step undermines the decentralised manner of funding local area development There are dangers that allocations of freed up funds can be discriminatory. Connecting the dots: Parliamentary System – Merits and Challenges Other instances where there is breach of Separation of Power ECONOMY Topic: General Studies 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.  Financing the Pandemic rescue package When COVID-19 cases began to increase, the Government of India (GoI) announced a 21-day national lockdown and a ₹1.7-lakh crore rescue package. Challenges There are expectations of further such packages (aimed at businesses & middle class) and the challenges of financing these relief measures. Also, the financing strategy should be to raise long-term funds at cost effective rates, with flexible repayment terms. How can government fund its relief packages? Utilizing the availability of unused resources in the state disaster relief fund to the tune of ₹60,000 crore Issuing of GDP-linked bonds Indian rupee denominated 25-year GDP-linked bonds that are callable from, say, the fifth year The interest on a GDP-linked bond is correlated to the GDP growth rate and is subject to a cap The issuer, the GoI, is liable to pay a lower coupon during years of slower growth and vice-versa.  Precedence: Costa Rica, Bulgaria and Bosnia-Herzegovina issued such GDP-linked bonds in the 1990s, from whose experience India could learn Prerequisite: Publishing reliable and timely GDP data Utilizing the resources of Public Sector Enterprises(PSEs) Paying dues to GoI: The 15 largest non-financial central PSEs (CPSEs) owe the government ₹25,904 crore as of end-March 2019 Using cash and bank deposits of these 15 CPSEs (₹64,253 crore) that is in excess of their operating requirements, to increase dividend to government Monetization of non-core assets of these CPSEs as they generally yield 200 basis points lower than the returns on their core businesses.  Forming Public sector bank holding company (‘Holdco’) along the lines of Singapore’s Temasek Holdings to enable PSEs to monetise their non-core assets at remunerative prices Securitization of ₹30,168 crore loans that CPSEs have extended to employees, vendors and associates – to ensure that associated businesses remain liquid Pic Source: The Hindu Should government also tap the RBI resources? RBI has allocated ₹1 lakh crore to carry out long-term repo operations and has reduced the repo rates by 75 basis points to 4.4% to help banks augment their liquidity in the wake of pandemic Government already enjoys handsome dividends pay-outs by RBI During the five years ending on June 30, 2019, the RBI paid the GoI 100% of its net disposable income In FY2019 dividends from RBI more than trebled to ₹1.76 lakh crore from ₹50,000 crore in FY2018.  The Bimal Jalan panel constituted in 2019 to review the RBI’s economic capital framework opined that: The RBI may pay interim dividends only under exceptional circumstances  The unrealised gains in the valuation of RBI’s assets ought to be used as risk buffers against market risks and may not be paid as dividends Therefore, it is in India’s self-interest to allow a robust and independent RBI to defend the financial sector’s stability Conclusion The GoI may finance the COVID-19 rescue package by issuing GDP-linked bonds, tapping PSEs’ excess liquidity and monetising non-core assets Connecting the dots: Different types of Investment Models Impact on the disinvestment plans of GoI (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 Consider the following statements: Essential Commodities (EC) Act was established to prevent hoarding of the essential commodities.  Recently the states are being asked by the Government of India to invoke EC Act amidst COVID-19 pandemic. Which of the above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.2 Consider the following statements regarding Food Corporation of India: It will provide major food grains to NGOs at the Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS) rates. It plays major role in ensuring food security in India. Which of the above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.3 The nasal passage gel is being developed by which of the following? IIT Bombay  Department of Science and Technology  Indian Council of Medical Research  Ministry of Health and welfare Q.4 Consider the following statements: Madhuban gajar is a biofortified tomato variety. It is high in beta-carotene. Which of the above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 ANSWERS FOR 8th April 2020 TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE (TYK) 1 C 2 A 3 A 4 B Must Read About impact of lockdown on domestic violence: The Hindu About COVID-19 lockdown and religious congregations: The Indian Express About need for decentralization of powers to fight COVID-19:  The Hindu

Catharsis -Unlock Your Talent and Creativity

Catharsis -Unlock Your Talent & Creativity: ESSAY by Abhilash Borah & POEM by Firdous Siddiqui!

Catharsis -Unlock Your Talent & Creativity: ESSAY by Abhilash Borah & POEM by Firdous Siddiqui!   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 by Abhilash Borah who has written an Essay & a Poem by Firdous Siddiqui. And here we present to you the thoughtful Essay and a Heart touching Poem. Well done, Keep it up !! Abhilash Borah is our ILP Student. This article was also published in a newspaper outlet both in print and online edition. He has penned down his free-flowing thoughts into an essay in lockdown mode. Crisis is an opportunity to build leaders Words like “lockdown” and “quarantine” have suddenly stormed out of the dictionaries. The most developed nations as well as the not-so-developed ones are fighting. Global community has come to a standstill. No sports. Lost wanderlust ambitions. Closed theatre halls. Nothing! “Social Distancing” term is in vogue. COVID-19 pandemic has made stock markets to crumble and becomes the most dreadful episode so far in 2020. And unfortunately has taken huge strides in shutting the world off in the worst possible manner. No international flights, disrupted global supply chain and global economy has gone for a toss. The unfortunate reality is that International Monetary Fund assessed the world has already entered a period of recession due to COVID-19, and the repercussion would be horrendous than the last financial crisis. This quarantine period has brought some reflections of life, history, society, economics, environment, geopolitics, and predicting the future too!  To look things optimistically in this period of pessimism and tragedy, the current crisis gives us basically an opportunity to have unbiased assessments of the current stressful phase, and urge us either we learn from it or perish, and let earth heal itself into its own. The choice is on us, and we have to walk the talk. Industrial revolution started in the West with the beginning of trade, railways, ship-building activities, etc. It has resulted into the sophisticated laptop that I am using today, the food delivery app that you use which has revolutionized our food habits, the cab aggregators that have made our lives more comfortable to travel, the air-conditioner that makes us cooler during 40 degree Celsius summer heat, the artificial intelligence technologies that make Internet of Things just amazing stuff to endlessly think about. The boon is we are connected more than ever before materialistically, and the bane is we are disconnected with ourselves, and the nature! Nothing comes easy without a price, and the priceless wonders of humanity - smile, sharing, caring, being compassionate, having empathy are nowadays, too rare in this fast-paced global village. And humanity has just lost it! The comfortable life we are enjoying have come at the cost of pollution, where air, water, and soil are left nowhere to be clean enough for biotic organisms to survive peacefully. Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services (IPBES) finds, “1 million animal and plant species are now threatened with extinction, many within decades, more than ever before in human history.” And thanks to the so-called most empowered homo sapiens for bringing wonders of nature to the threshold of extinction including herself. So the price we paid has left a deep dent at the scarce environmental resources. And actually nobody cares even today, and we just do not care enough for the flora, fauna and also humanity at large. But we are more interested in consuming as much as we could, and leave out the rest, and throw our plastic garbage just next to our street at the nearest dark spot where nobody is watching! COVID-19 has actually shown the world where we are today, and has articulated that the chaos that we have sown are due to our selfish-deeds, and is just a trailer of what series of catastrophic events the world is more likely to see in all probability! May I emphasis, the next big event is, if not sooner, the effects of global warming and climate change by the end of 21st century. We are still failing to come to the terms of how carbon emissions are to be reduced, and after years of summitry post-Earth Summit in 1992, Kyoto Protocol, and Paris Agreement in 2015, no deal is here. From the individual level to the global level, and most importantly at the level of our inner conscience and spiritual values, we have just lost it. We fail to raise concerns for the things that actually matters the most, and show concerns for a materialistic world which has only momentary benefits and sense gratification to offer. Moving on from socio-environmental ethics to economics. Basic economics, and the concept of supply and demand, and open economy, outlines one important aspect that more the unrestricted flow of goods and services, leads to more economic upliftment of the subjects. Indeed, more the resources at one’s disposal, living standards increase, and more the increase in living standards, aspirations rise and good health and well-being prevail. And yes, the much sought after GDP of a country rise as well. Of late, we see trade wars have peaked, countries have closed the borders, unrestricted movement of goods and services have come under too much of restrictions, and tariff rise has become too normal! Protectionism has been at the forefront in almost all the economies of the world, and the irony is it has failed to protect the very people that it was supposed to help via economic growth. Collective efforts at the world stage has been missing. No doubt we are very well at holding high level summits. United Nations General Assembly, G7, G20 et al. summits unlikely produces any positive result. Regular joint statements of “collectively combating terrorism by all the nations concerned” have become a cliché as Afghanistan is still battling with its decade-long trauma of orthodoxy and radicalism, ISIS assaults in churches and public spaces have become too frequent, and radicalism is yet to see an end in itself. Pakistan is reluctant to disclose the whereabouts of UNSC designated terrorists, and yet preach for peace and tranquillity, superbly supported, by its all-weather master, China. Europe has already closed its borders for migrants, and has little to offer. The refugee crises, the world’s biggest humanitarian crisis unfolding at Yemen, depicts different stories which the privileged quarantined one’s would understand less because sharing stories at Instagram and TikTok-ing is more important than attempting to learn the chaotic depth at which the world has fallen into. At all levels, we are failing. Had something real and tangible been targeted, today, millions of refugees wouldn’t have really ventured into the high seas for a safe livelihood, the greenhouse gas emissions wouldn’t have been at an all-time high, poverty, and economic inequality wouldn’t have left people at distress, terrorism, secessionist and extremist movements would have been eliminated. And scientific research wouldn’t have red-flagged the dangers that humanity is facing, along with the ecosystems. The world today is facing an unprecedented crisis, and also provides the young millennial class, and the entire world population a big opportunity to lead the way. I believe the most important factor which is needed to effectively deal with the unfolding crisis is ‘leadership’ and unfortunately it is nowhere to be seen. Individually, we are great leaders in grabbing the best of smartphones available in the market, but we lack the spirit to raise voices for the kids in Africa who are part of the supply chain and are involved in mining activities extracting those rare earth metals that are essential items for manufacturing smartphones! At times like this, the wonderful opportunity is that, we can be leaders to lead ourselves. And take this quarantine phase to look inwards and brainstorm and nourish our spirits high to enter the post-COVID-19 world and face the impending challenges. We need everyone at work. The challenges are many. Radicalism, poverty, malnutrition, environmental pollution, terrorism and building robust civic-mentality are all huge obstacles which we have to defeat for a better, brighter and happier world. Let us lead our powerful minds to a greater tomorrow. 7.8 billion creative and powerful minds can certainly lead the world towards peace! With high hopes, I end with Cicero’s saying, “While there's life, there's hope!”, and look for better days to come. Online edition, on which this article was published. The writer is an Associate Fellow of The Royal Commonwealth Society, United Kingdom. He can be reached at (abhilash.myblog@gmail.com). Link: https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2020/3/30/Abhilash-BorahWords-like-lockdown-and-quarantine-have-suddenly-stormed-out-of-the-dictionaries-The-most-developed-nations-as-well-as-the-not-so-developed-ones-are-fighting-Global-community-has.html Firdous Siddiqui, part of IASbaba's team wrote this poem when she was 16 years old. This was her first poem. Life is never gonna be same after you go. For when the heart is full, eyes would overflow. Memories would play their role, would take me to a toll. Lovely memories would flash before me, I would let tears flow down me. Clueless I'm about my coming future, I'll break into pieces on your departure. I feel like crying at the loss of yours, for I know there's no other cure. With sorrow shakes my body on this thought main, Never will I be able to see your beautiful face again. Be the boy you always were - Jolly, Jovial, Jubilant. Your friends will love you as they did, even if last farewell they bid. At the end, this person of no use, says sorry for all wrongs , without further excuse. To say this, becomes very essential, Thank you for f'ship that was so special!!   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 - 34]- IAS Prelims Test Series 2020 Economics & CURRENT AFFAIRS

ARCHIVES OF 60 DAY PLAN YouTube Link  – JOIN NOW !! -> https://youtu.be/51CViDR15NA Dear Students, The 60 Days Training has finally begun:) DAY 34 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 regarding Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) It is a statutory body established under the PFRDA Act, 2003. It administers and regulates National Pension System (NPS).  Choose the correct answer using the codes given below 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.1) पेंशन फंड नियामक और विकास प्राधिकरण (PFRDA) के बारे में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें। यह PFRDA अधिनियम, 2003 के तहत स्थापित एक वैधानिक निकाय है। यह राष्ट्रीय पेंशन प्रणाली (NPS) का प्रबंधन और नियमन करता है। नीचे दिए गए कूट का उपयोग करके सही उत्तर चुनें केवल 1 केवल 2  1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 Q.2) Consider the following statements regarding the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) It is to be an independent regulator overseeing the auditing profession. It will have powers similar to a civil court. It will have the power to investigate any company registered under the Companies Act 2013. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 only 1 and 3 only 2 and 3 only All of the above Q.2) राष्ट्रीय वित्तीय रिपोर्टिंग प्राधिकरण (NFRA) के बारे में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें। यह ऑडिटिंग पेशे की देखरेख करने वाला एक स्वतंत्र नियामक होगा। इसमें सिविल न्यायालय के समान शक्तियां होंगी। इसमें कंपनी अधिनियम 2013 के तहत पंजीकृत किसी भी कंपनी की जांच करने की शक्ति होगी। ऊपर दिए गए कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 और 2 केवल 1 और 3 केवल 2 और 3  उपरोक्त सभी Q.3) Consider the following pairs Committee Chairman     1. Municipal Bonds Development Committee Sujith Prasad     2. Primary Market Advisory Committee  Jayanth R Varma     3. Secondary Market Advisory Committee  T V Mohandas Pai   Which of the pairs given above are incorrectly matched? 1 and 2 only 3 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 Q.3) निम्नलिखित युग्मों पर विचार करें                               समिति               अध्यक्ष 1              म्युनिसिपल बांड विकास समिति           सुजीत प्रसाद 2              प्राथमिक बाजार सलाहकार समिति           जयंत आर वर्मा 3              द्वितीयक बाजार सलाहकार समिति         टी वी मोहनदास पई   ऊपर दी गई कौन सी जोड़ी गलत तरीके से मेल खाती है? केवल 1 और 2 केवल 3 केवल 2 और 3 1, 2 और 3 Q.4) Consider the following statements about Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) would be the implementing body of the scheme It aims to provide social security to elderly persons aged 60 years during their old age Under the scheme, an assured pension with guaranteed rate of return of 8% per annum would be provided for a period of ten years Which of the above statement/s is/are correct? 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 3 only All of the above Q.4) वरिष्ठ पेंशन बीमा योजना के बारे में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें योजना का कार्यान्वयन निकाय भारतीय जीवन बीमा निगम (LIC) होगा इसका उद्देश्य 60 वर्ष से अधिक आयु के बुजुर्गों को उनके बुढ़ापे के दौरान सामाजिक सुरक्षा प्रदान करना है इस योजना के तहत, प्रति वर्ष 8% के लाभ की गारंटी दर के साथ एक सुनिश्चित पेंशन दस वर्ष की अवधि के लिए प्रदान की जाएगी उपरोक्त कथन में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 और 2 केवल 2 और 3  केवल 3 उपरोक्त सभी Q.5) Arrange the following countries in the increasing order of their FDI equity inflows to India in 2018-19 USA Mauritius Singapore Netherlands Choose the correct code 1-4-2-3 4-1-3-2 3-2-4-1 4-1-2-3 Q.5) 2018-19 में भारत को अपने एफडीआई इक्विटी अंतर्वाह के बढ़ते क्रम में निम्नलिखित देशों को व्यवस्थित करें अमेरीका मॉरीशस सिंगापुर नीदरलैंड सही कूट चुनें 1-4-2-3 4-1-3-2 3-2-4-1 4-1-2-3 Q.6) Which of the following published the World Investment Report 2019? UNCTAD World Economic Forum World Bank UNDESA Q.6) निम्नलिखित में से किसने विश्व निवेश रिपोर्ट 2019 प्रकाशित की है? अंकटाड (UNCTAD) विश्व आर्थिक मंच विश्व बैंक UNDESA Q.7) With reference to India, the components of Shadow Banking include Money Market Funds Credit investment Fund Hedge Funds NBFCs Choose the correct code 1, 2 and 3 only 2, 3 and 4 only 1, 3, and 4 only All of the above Q.7) भारतीय संदर्भ में, छाया बैंकिंग (Shadow Banking) के घटकों में शामिल हैं मुद्रा बाजार फंड (Money Market Funds) क्रेडिट निवेश कोष (Credit investment Fund) हेज फंड (Hedge Funds) एनबीएफसी सही कूट चुनें केवल 1, 2 और 3 केवल 2, 3 और 4 केवल 1, 3, और 4 उपरोक्त सभी Q.8) Consider the following statements about ‘Sector Funds’ Sector funds are Open-ended mutual funds Sector funds carry higher risk than equity mutual funds Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 None of the above Q.8) 'क्षेत्रक कोष' (Sector Funds) के बारे में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें। क्षेत्रक कोष, ओपन एंडेड म्यूचुअल फंड होते हैं क्षेत्रक कोष, इक्विटी म्यूचुअल फंड की तुलना में अधिक जोखिम रखते हैं उपरोक्त कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1  केवल 2  1 और 2 दोनों इनमें से कोई भी नहीं Q.9) Consider the following statements about Participatory Notes in India Participatory Notes are issued by RBI to overseas investors to invest in the Indian stock market. Any entity investing in participatory notes is not required to register with SEBI. Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 None of the above Q.9) भारत में पार्टिसीपेटरी नोट्स (Participatory Notes) के बारे में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें भारतीय शेयर बाजार में निवेश करने के लिए विदेशी निवेशकों को RBI द्वारा पार्टिसीपेटरी नोट्स जारी किए जाते हैं। पार्टिसीपेटरी नोट्स में निवेश करने वाली किसी भी इकाई को सेबी के साथ पंजीकरण करने की आवश्यकता नहीं होती है। उपरोक्त कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 केवल 2  1 और 2 दोनों इनमें से कोई भी नहीं Q.10) Which of the following are the main legislations governing the securities market in India? SEBI Act, 1992 Companies Act, 1956 Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956 Depositories Act, 1996 Choose the correct code 1, 2 and 3 only 2, 3 and 4 only 1, 3 and 4 only All of the above Q.10) भारत में प्रतिभूति बाजार को नियंत्रित करने वाले मुख्य विधान निम्नलिखित में से कौन से हैं? सेबी अधिनियम, 1992 कंपनी अधिनियम, 1956 प्रतिभूति संविदा (विनियमन) अधिनियम, 1956 निक्षेपागार अधिनियम, 1996 (Depositories Act) सही कूट चुनें केवल 1, 2 और 3 केवल 2, 3 और 4 केवल 1, 3 और 4 उपरोक्त सभी Q.11) Which of the following institutions is involved in providing guaranteed clearing and settlement functions for transactions in Money, G-Secs, Foreign Exchange and Derivative markets? Clearing Corporation of India Ltd. SEBI National Stock Exchange RBI Q.11) मुद्रा, सरकारी-प्रतिभूति, विदेशी मुद्रा विनिमय और डेरिवेटिव्स बाजारों में लेनदेन के लिए गारंटीकृत समाशोधन और निपटान कार्य प्रदान करने में निम्नलिखित में से कौन सी संस्था शामिल है? भारतीय समाशोधन निगम लिमिटेड (CCIL) सेबी नेशनल स्टॉक एक्सचेंज भारतीय रिजर्व बैंक Q.12) The Foreign Investment Facilitation Portal comes under the administrative control of which of the following ministries? Ministry of Finance Ministry of Commerce and Industry Ministry of External affairs Ministry of Corporate affairs Q.12) विदेशी निवेश सुविधा पोर्टल (Foreign Investment Facilitation Portal ) निम्नलिखित में से किस मंत्रालय के प्रशासनिक नियंत्रण में आता है? वित्त मत्रांलय वाणिज्य और उद्योग मंत्रालय विदेश मंत्रालय कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्रालय Q.13) Consider the following statements about Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) They are mutual fund like institutions which enable investments into the infrastructure sector  by pooling small sums of money from multitude of individual investors  They are regulated by Real Estate Regulatory Authority(RERA) InvITs can invest in infrastructure projects only through a special purpose vehicle (SPV) Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1 and 2 only Q.13) अवसंरचनात्मक निवेश ट्रस्ट्स (InvITs) के बारे में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें। वे संस्थानों की तरह म्यूचुअल फंड हैं जो व्यक्तिगत निवेशकों की भीड़ से पैसे की छोटी रकम जमा करके बुनियादी ढांचा क्षेत्र में निवेश को सक्षम बनाते हैं वे रियल एस्टेट विनियामक प्राधिकरण (RERA)) द्वारा विनियमित होते हैं InvITs केवल विशेष प्रयोजन वाहन (SPV) के माध्यम से बुनियादी ढांचा परियोजनाओं में निवेश कर सकते हैं उपरोक्त कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 केवल 2 और 3 केवल 1 और 3 केवल 1 और 2 Q.14) Consider the following statements The balance of payments takes into consideration the transaction between the citizens of the country and the rest of the world. Big changes in the capital account can indicate of how attractive a country is to foreign investors and can have a big impact on exchange rates. Capital account surpluses of a country necessarily indicate the increasing foreign ownership of its assets. Which of the above statement/s is/are correct? 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 2 only Q.14) निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें भुगतान संतुलन देश के नागरिकों और संसार के बाकी हिस्सों के बीच लेनदेन की गणना करता है। पूंजीगत खाते में बड़े बदलाव यह संकेत दे सकते हैं कि विदेशी निवेशकों के लिए एक देश कितना आकर्षक है और विनिमय दरों पर बड़ा प्रभाव डाल सकते हैं। किसी देश के अधिशेष पूंजीगत खाते के ज़रिए उसकी परिसंपत्तियों के बढ़ते विदेशी स्वामित्व का संकेत मिलता है। उपरोक्त कथन में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 और 2 केवल 2 और 3  केवल 1 और 3 केवल 2 Q.15) Consider the following statements India received its highest ever FDI investment in the financial year 2018-19 FDI investment into India has consistently increased in the last 5 years Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 None of the above Q.15) निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें भारत ने वित्तीय वर्ष 2018-19 में अपना अब तक का सबसे अधिक प्रत्यक्ष विदेशी निवेश प्राप्त किया है भारत में पिछले 5 वर्षों में प्रत्यक्ष विदेशी निवेश लगातार बढ़ा है उपरोक्त कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 केवल 2  1 और 2 दोनों इनमें से कोई भी नहीं Q.16) Net Invisibles is the difference between the value of exports and value of imports of invisibles of a country in a given period of time. In this context what does the non-factor income constitutes of International earnings on labour International earnings on Capital Shipping Banking Tourism Choose the correct code 1, 2, 3 and 4 only 2, 3, 4 and 5 only 3, 4 and 5 only All of the above Q.16) शुद्ध अदृश्य (Net Invisibles) किसी निश्चित समय में किसी देश के अदृश्य निर्यात और आयात मूल्य के बीच का अंतर है। इस संदर्भ में, गैर-कारक आय का गठन कौन करता है श्रम पर अंतर्राष्ट्रीय आय पूंजी पर अंतर्राष्ट्रीय आय शिपिंग बैंकिंग पर्यटन सही कूट चुनें केवल 1, 2, 3 और 4 केवल 2, 3, 4 और 5 केवल 3, 4 और 5 उपरोक्त सभी Q.17) The degree of 'openness of an economy' is measured by which of the following factors?  Exports and imports share in world GDP Exports and imports of goods and services as a percentage of GDP  Balance of Payments as a percentage of GDP Trade balance as a percentage of GDP Q.17) 'अर्थव्यवस्था के खुलेपन' (openness of an economy) के स्तर को, निम्न में से किस कारक द्वारा मापा जाता है? विश्व जीडीपी में निर्यात और आयात का हिस्सा  जीडीपी के प्रतिशत के रूप में वस्तुओं और सेवाओं का निर्यात और आयात जीडीपी के प्रतिशत के रूप में भुगतान संतुलन जीडीपी के प्रतिशत के रूप में व्यापार संतुलन Q.18) Consider the following statements regarding purchasing power parity (PPP) exchange rates: If two countries have zero rate of inflation, their PPP exchange rates will be constant The prices of goods will be same in both the countries when converted at PPP exchange rate Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 None of the above Q.18) क्रय शक्ति समता (PPP) विनिमय दरों के बारे में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: यदि दो देशों में मुद्रास्फीति की दर शून्य है, तो उनकी पीपीपी विनिमय दरें स्थिर रहेंगी पीपीपी विनिमय दर पर परिवर्तित होने पर दोनों देशों में सामान की कीमतें समान होंगी उपरोक्त कथनों में से कौन सा गलत है / हैं? केवल 1 केवल 2  1 और 2 दोनों इनमें से कोई भी नहीं Q.19) In the context of India, what does the depreciation of Rupee mean? Increase in exchange rate where the price of foreign currency (dollar) in terms of domestic currency (rupees) has increased Increase in exchange rate where the price of Indian currency (dollar) in terms of foreign currency (rupees) has increased Decrease in exchange rate where the price of Indian currency (dollar) in terms of foreign currency (rupees) has increased Decrease in exchange rate where the price of foreign currency (dollar) in terms of domestic currency (rupees) has decreased Q.19) भारतीय संदर्भ में, रुपये के मूल्यह्रास (depreciation) का क्या अर्थ है? विनिमय दर में वृद्धि जहां घरेलू मुद्रा (रुपये) के संदर्भ में विदेशी मुद्रा (डॉलर) की कीमत में वृद्धि हुई है विनिमय दर में वृद्धि जहां विदेशी मुद्रा (रुपये) के संदर्भ में भारतीय मुद्रा (डॉलर) की कीमत में वृद्धि हुई है विनिमय दर में कमी जहां विदेशी मुद्रा (रुपये) के संदर्भ में भारतीय मुद्रा (डॉलर) की कीमत में वृद्धि हुई है विनिमय दर में कमी जहां घरेलू मुद्रा (रुपये) के संदर्भ में विदेशी मुद्रा (डॉलर) की कीमत में कमी आई है Q.20) Consider the following statement/s about Exchange traded fund (ETF) Bharath 22 is a type of mutual fund consisting of 22 Public sector units(PSU) stocks only Investments in ETFs are less liquid as they cannot be traded on a stock exchange like direct equity shares The government of India has appointed ICICI Prudential AMC to manage Bharat 22 ETF Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 3 only Q.20) एक्सचेंज ट्रेडेड फंड (ETF) के बारे में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें। भरत 22 (Bharat 22), एक प्रकार का म्यूचुअल फंड है जिसमें केवल 22 सार्वजनिक क्षेत्र की इकाइयाँ (PSU) स्टॉक शामिल हैं ईटीएफ में निवेश कम तरल होते है क्योंकि उन्हें प्रत्यक्ष इक्विटी शेयरों की तरह स्टॉक एक्सचेंज में कारोबार नहीं किया जा सकता है भारत सरकार ने भारत 22 ईटीएफ के प्रबंधन के लिए आईसीआईसीआई प्रूडेंशियल एएमसी को नियुक्त किया है उपरोक्त कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 और 2 केवल 2 और 3 केवल 1 और 3 केवल 3 Q.21) Consider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana: It aims to convert the tribal wisdom into a viable economic activity and provide enhanced livelihood for tribals. It is a Market Linked Tribal Entrepreneurship Development Program. At unit level, aggregation of produce would be done by 30 SHGs forming Van Dhan Vikas ‘Samuh’.  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  1 and 2 only 1 and 3 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 Q.21) प्रधानमंत्री वन धन योजना के बारे में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: इसका उद्देश्य जनजातीय ज्ञान को एक व्यवहार्य आर्थिक गतिविधि में बदलना तथा आदिवासियों के लिए बढ़ी हुई आजीविका प्रदान करना है। यह एक बाज़ार संबद्ध जनजातीय उद्यमिता विकास योजना है। इकाई स्तर पर, उत्पादन का एकत्रीकरण 30 स्वयं-सहायता समूहों द्वारा किया जाएगा, जिसे वन धन विकास 'समुह' कहा जायेगा। ऊपर दिए गए कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 और 2 केवल 1 और 3 केवल 2 और 3  1, 2 और 3 Q.22) Index of Economic Freedom is released by  World Trade Organisation (WTO) World Bank United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)  None of the above Q.22) आर्थिक स्वतंत्रता सूचकांक किसके द्वारा जारी किया जाता है विश्व व्यापार संगठन (WTO) विश्व बैंक व्यापार और विकास पर संयुक्त राष्ट्र सम्मेलन (UNCTAD) इनमें से कोई भी नहीं Q.23) Which of the following statements about Belum caves is/are correct? It is the longest natural cave of India. It is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Select the correct answer using the code given below: 1 only 2 only  Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.23) बेलम गुफाओं के बारे में निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सही है / हैं? यह भारत की सबसे लंबी प्राकृतिक गुफा है। यह आंध्र प्रदेश राज्य में स्थित है। नीचे दिए गए कूट का उपयोग करके सही उत्तर चुनें: केवल 1 केवल 2  1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 Q.24) International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships is known as  Barcelona Convention London Convention Hong Kong Convention MARPOL Convention Q.24) जहाजों के सुरक्षित और पर्यावरणीय ठोस पुनर्चक्रण के लिए अंतर्राष्ट्रीय कन्वेंशन को किस रूप में जाना जाता है बार्सिलोना कन्वेंशन लंदन कन्वेंशन हांगकांग सम्मेलन MARPOL कन्वेंशन Q.25) Which of the following States are protected under Inner Line Permit (ILP) regime? Manipur Mizoram  Meghalaya Nagaland Arunachal Pradesh Select the correct answer using the code given below: 1, 4 and 5 only 2, 3 and 4 only 1, 2, 4 and 5 only 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Q.25) निम्नलिखित में से कौन से राज्य इनर लाइन परमिट (ILP) शासन के तहत संरक्षित हैं? मणिपुर मिजोरम मेघालय नगालैंड अरुणाचल प्रदेश नीचे दिए गए कूट का उपयोग करके सही उत्तर चुनें: केवल 1, 4 और 5 केवल 2, 3 और 4  केवल 1, 2, 4 और 5 1, 2, 3, 4 और 5 Q.26) The term ‘Ring Fencing’ was in news recently is associated with Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) Real Estate Investment Trust (REITs) Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) Fiscal Stimulus Q.26) 'रिंग फेंसिंग' (Ring Fencing) शब्द हाल ही में समाचारों में था, यह किससे संबंधित है दिवाला और दिवालियापन संहिता (IBC) रियल एस्टेट निवेश ट्रस्ट (REITs) अवसंरचनात्मक निवेश ट्रस्ट्स (InvITs) राजस्व प्रोत्साहन Q.27) What are the possible implications of ‘Operation Twist’ by RBI? Yields of Government bonds drops Reduced interest rate on long term borrowing Better monetary transmission Select the correct statements 1 and 2 2 Only 1 and 3 1, 2 and 3 Q.27) RBI द्वारा ‘ऑपरेशन ट्विस्ट’ (Operation Twist) के संभावित निहितार्थ क्या हैं? सरकारी बांड की यील्ड (Yields) में गिरावट लंबी अवधि के उधार पर ब्याज दर में कमी बेहतर मौद्रिक प्रसारण सही कथनों का चयन करें 1 और 2 केवल 2  1 और 3 1, 2 और 3 Q.28) ‘Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF)’ is under  Ministry of Science and Technology Ministry of Communications  Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Q.28) ‘सार्वभौमिक सेवा दायित्व कोष (Universal Service Obligation Fund- USOF)' किसके अंतर्गत आता है विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकी मंत्रालय संचार मंत्रालय इलेक्ट्रॉनिक्स और सूचना प्रौद्योगिकी मंत्रालय उपभोक्ता मामले, खाद्य और सार्वजनिक वितरण मंत्रालय Q.29) Which of the following are the ‘Original Principles of The Washington Consensus’? Development of property rights Market determined interest rates Low government borrowing Liberalization of inward foreign direct investment Select the correct code: 1, 2 and 3 2, 3 and 4 1, 3 and 4 All of the above Q.29) निम्नलिखित में से कौन 'वाशिंगटन सहमति के मूल सिद्धांत' हैं? संपत्ति के अधिकारों का विकास बाजार द्वारा निर्धारित ब्याज दर कम सरकारी उधारी आवक प्रत्यक्ष विदेशी निवेश का उदारीकरण सही कूट का चयन करें: 1, 2 और 3 2, 3 और 4 1, 3 और 4 उपरोक्त सभी Q.30) Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Overall Mitigation of Global Emissions (OMGE)’. It is stipulated under sub-article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement It calls to ensure a net reduction in emissions, rather than just offsetting CO2 released in one country with savings elsewhere. Select the correct statements 1 Only 2 Only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.30) ‘समग्र वैश्विक उत्सर्जन आयोग (OMGE)’ के संबंध में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें। यह पेरिस समझौते के उप-अनुच्छेद 6.4 के तहत निर्धारित है यह उत्सर्जन में शुद्ध कमी को सुनिश्चित करने के लिए कहता है, बजाय इसके कि देश द्वारा बचत वाले अन्य देशों में निर्गत CO2 की भरपाई की जाए। सही कथनों का चयन करें केवल 1 केवल 2  1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 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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Women Rights in Ancestral Property Archives TOPIC: General Studies 2 Judiciary; Laws in the country For years, women in India have been discriminated against and denied the right to ancestral property due to various reasons. One, there is no uniformity in inheritance laws, with various religious communities governed by their own personal laws and different state tribals by their customary laws. Most of these laws discouraged passing on property, agricultural or otherwise, to women for fear of fragmentation of land holding or losing it once the woman got married. There is low awareness and literacy among women about their own rights and, understandably, they have shown little inclination to contest in courts.  Strong patriarchal traditions have translated into fear of violence and threat of violation by their male relatives, preventing women from fighting for their inheritance rights. In fact, in several northern and western states, women give up their claim over ancestral property due to the custom of ‘haq tyag’ or voluntary renunciation of rights. This is justified on the grounds that as the father pays dowry and finances the daughter’s wedding, only sons should get the family property. Till as late as the formulation of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, the law was blatantly biased against women. It was only after the amendment in the Hindu Succession Act in 2005, whereby equal rights were awarded to daughters in their fathers’ ancestral property, that it became more balanced. The Constraints Ironically, however, the inheritance laws that are supposed to empower women have also had a contrarian impact, according to a 2018 study conducted by King’s College London, New York University and the University of Essex. The report states that awarding inheritance rights to women between 1970 and 1990 led to increased female foeticide and higher female infant mortality rates, a finding supported by the Economic Survey 2017-18. This is because some people consider girls to be a liability since he works on the land and creates wealth, while looking after the parents in their old age. Inheritance Rights of a Woman Under Hindu Law Hindu law permits women to inherit property and gives them equal rights in inheriting property. Before 2005, Hindu women did not have the right to inherit property. In 2005, the Parliament passed the Hindu Succession Amendment Act, which gave women equal rights to inherit property. Hindu women can inherit all types of property: Movable property – Like, jewellery, cash, household items (like furniture, appliances, kitchen items), etc. Immovable property – Like, land, apartments, etc. There are two ways in which a Hindu woman can inherit property: If someone leaves you property through a Will – called inheritance through Will If there is no Will, then according to the rules of the Hindu Succession Act  – called inheritance through succession. Through Will A Will is a document by which one can decide how to pass on all their property (both movable and immovable) after their death. They can choose who they want to give the property to and how they want to divide their property (if they want to give it to multiple people). A person making a Will can choose to leave their property to whomever they wish - it need not necessarily be to a family member or a legal heir. If someone has left property to you in their will, after that person’s death, you will automatically inherit that property. Usually, there will be an administrator/executor for the will. The administrator/executor will take care of passing on the property according to what is given in the will. Inheritance Through Succession When there is no will, the property will pass on through succession according to the inheritance rules of the Hindu Succession Act. Succession rules are different for the property of males and property of females. Succession to the Property of a Deceased Hindu Male: If a Hindu male dies without leaving a will, his property will get equally divided between his Class I heirs. Class I heirs of a Hindu male are: Mother Widow Daughter(s) Son(s) Points to be noted: Daughters have the same rights to inherit their father’s property as the son. They will inherit equally, and not lesser than the son. A daughter’s right to inherit from her father will not change whether she is married, unmarried, divorced, or widowed. The marital status does not matter. A mother’s right to inherit from her son will also not change based on whether she is widowed, divorced, or remarried. Daughters have the same rights to inherit their mother’s property as the son. They will inherit equally, and not lesser than the son. The rights of a widow to acquire property are the same as the rights of a married woman to acquire property. If you are separated from your husband (but not divorced), your rights to acquire property are the same as the rights of a married woman to acquire property If you are divorced from your husband, you will not be a Class I heir of your husband. However, you can still claim your due share in your husband’s property through alimony. Your rights to inherit property as a daughter and mother will remain the same. Connecting the Dots: Gender neutral inheritance laws are the need of the hour. Comment.

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IAS UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 8th April 2020 Archives (PRELIMS + MAINS FOCUS) India lifts ban on export of hydroxychloroquine Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II - Health  In News: Indian government has ended its earlier ban on exporting of Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ). Key takeaways: India would licence paracetamol and HCQ in appropriate quantities to all the neighbouring countries which are dependent on India's capabilities.  These essential drugs shall also be supplied to nations which are badly affected by the pandemic.  Previously HCQ was placed on a restricted items list, and its export was completely banned in the first week of April. U.S. President Donald Trump had warned India of retaliation from U.S. if it withheld supplies of HCQ.  Important value additions: Hydroxychloroquine It is an anti-malarial drug. It is now being used by many countries as a possible line of treatment for COVID-19. It works by diminishing immune system's response to viral infections.  These dosages are also linked to instances of cardiac arrhythmia (Improper beating of the heart) and liver damage.  A study in France showed that hydroxychloroquine alone or in combination with Azithromycin appeared to reduce virus levels quicker.  Why Hydroxychloroquine was completely banned? India imports Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) from China for the manufacture of drugs at cheaper costs. The supply of APIs got affected due to COVID-19 outbreak in China. To ensure that India’s doesn’t fall short of supply for its own citizens, the drug was banned from exporting. For further information, refer to this link: Drug Secutity nCoVSENSEs: Rapid Test device by Pune based Startup  Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II - Health  In News: Module innovations, a Pune based healthcare start up, is developing a testing kit device to detect COVID-19. The project is funded by Department of Science and Technology.  Key takeaways: The kit is named nCoVSENSEs  It is a rapid test device, it can detect COVID-19 in 10-15mins It detects the antibodies that have been formed against COVID-19 in the human body  Antibodies (IgG and IgM) are formed against any infection in the human body. The device is more efficient and less costly.  The test is also targeted against the Spike proteins making it specific for COVID 19. Daily Current Affairs IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 8th April 2020 Magnified image of coronavirus Image source: Click here  Telecom Disputes Settlement and  Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) : Tenure of chairperson extended  Part of: GS Prelims and GS - II & GS – III – Governance and Economy and related issues In News: The Supreme Court has extended the tenure of chairperson of Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) by three months  The tenure was supposed to end by this month. Important value additions: Mandate: To adjudicate disputes and dispose of appeals with a view to protect the interests of service providers and consumers of the telecom sector. Created under: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997. The headquarter is in New Delhi. It was established in 2000.  The TDSAT consists of a Chairperson and two Members.  Third mass bleaching of Great Barrier Reef recorded  Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Conservation; Environment  In News: Australia's Great Barrier Reef has suffered its most widespread coral bleaching on record. Record sea temperatures caused the third mass bleaching of the 2,300-kilometre reef system in just five years. Key takeaways: For the first time, severe bleaching has struck all three regions of the Great Barrier Reef -- the northern, central and now large parts of the southern sectors. The damage came as February brought the highest monthly sea temperatures on the Great Barrier Reef since Australia began keeping records in 1900.  Important value additions: Bleaching  Bleaching occurs when healthy corals become stressed by changes in ocean temperatures, causing them to expel algae living in their tissues which drains them of their vibrant colours. Bleaching was first seen on the reef in 1998 -- at the time, the hottest year on record -- but as temperature records continue to tumble its frequency has increased, giving coral less time to recover.  Daily Current Affairs IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 8th April 2020 Image source: Click here  Miscellaneous  World Health Day The World health day 2020 was celebrated recently with the theme of supporting nurses and midwives. The World Health Day is a global health awareness day celebrated every year on 7 April, under the sponsorship of the World Health Organization (WHO). WHO chose the year 2020 as the "Year of the Nurse and Midwife" because of the contribution made by nurses and midwives in making the world a healthier place.  (MAINS FOCUS) ECONOMY Topic: General Studies 2: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.  COVID-19: Government should unveil larger stimulus package Indian Union government had announced the financial package of 1.7 lakh crores. However, there were criticism that the relief measures were repackaging of existing schemes and largely insufficient. Also, the present investment regime in India is ineffective in dealing with economic consequences of the COVID-19 crisis Do You Know? The US announced a $2.2 trillion stimulus on a $20 trillion GDP base Malaysia has mobilised close to 18% of its GDP Japan has announced nearly $1 trillion stimulus package What is the present investment regime in Indian economy?  Due to previous policies the entire structure has been made pro-foreign investor Rather than to incentivise new capital building by resident entrepreneurs it makes it difficult to proceed  Three examples which reflect this are: The 2020 finance bill amendment (DDT related change) has resulted in the following scenario of effective tax rates to entrepreneurs –  48.52% (for less than Rs. 15 lakh income) to 59.41% (for more than Rs 5 crore income)  But for foreigners this rate is capped at 40% and, in fact, comes down to 25.17%  for a rich wealth fund Infrastructure: The exceptions in section 80M results in an effective tax rate between 67.9% -71.2% - terrible for special purpose vehicles and subsidiaries created for infrastructure assets  Real Estate Sector: Section 43CA states that sales of less than 10% of the circle rate price will be dealt with punitive consequences. This will constrain developers from selling their flats at a discount  Consequences of such lopsided investment regime Brain Drain: Indian entrepreneurs will start looking for greener pastures outside India due to lopsided taxation structure  Slows down the creation of infrastructure assets that are critical for nation building. Construction sector which was facing the issue of unsold inventory will be further burdened. Economic Recovery post the crisis will be difficult Some of the suggestions to fight COVID-19 pandemic are:  Government needs to handhold economy by creating a stimulus of 10% of our GDP Interest rates need to be reduced at least 200 basis points from current levels, with additional measures to ensure that banks lend.  Government should ensure that all workers are paid Rs 5,000-6,000 per month by their employers during the lockdown period Support to Enterprises: Those employers who support their employees need to be supported and compensated through measures like tax rebates. State governments should receive their fund allocations so that they do not create a credit crunch.  Stimulate spending at an individual level,  Personal income tax rates for the  Rs 20 lakh slab & above need to be reduced All GST rates need to be reduced by 50%.  All cesses and surcharges need to be eliminated for individual and corporate taxes.  An interest-free EMI plan needs to be created for purchase of auto, domestic holidays, domestically assembled consumer goods and real estate New deal for Indian entrepreneurs  Ease of starting up and accessing financial resources Making the structure pro-domestic investor: The effective tax rate in the hands of residents be brought down- 48.52% tax needs to be reduced to 25% and 59.41% tax to 35%.  Measures in financial bill that disincentivises Construction sector should be addressed Source of the article: Economic Times Connecting the dots: Impact of COVID-19 crisis on foreign investment (FDI & FPI) Helicopter Money SOCIETY/ GOVERNANCE Topic: General Studies 1 & 2: Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues  Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and State COVID-19 and Domestic Violence The lockdown imposed by authorities in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic has imposed stricter control on one’s mobility and put women in abusive relationships at extremely high risk of damage from physical, sexual and emotional abuse. Do You Know? 67% of the world’s healthcare workers are women and thus are naturally more prone to infection.  Women are burdened with three times more unpaid care work than men, which increases during lockdown Global scenario of Women Violence  Globally, violence against women affects one in three women.  Of all female murders, an overwhelming 82 per cent happen in their marital homes, and are committed by an intimate partner or a family member. Women violence in India – findings by the National Family Health Survey-4 (2015-16) 30% women in India in the age group of 15-49 have experienced physical violence since the age of 15 About 31 per cent of married women have experienced physical, sexual or emotional violence by their spouses. 6 per cent women in the age group 15-49 years have experienced sexual violence at least once in their lifetime Consequences of lockdown (in the wake of COVID-19) on Women Violence Increases the vulnerability to sexual violence Data from west African countries in the wake of the 2014 Ebola outbreak showed that there was a steady increase in rape, sexual assault and violence against women and girls.  Sexual violence increased in these regions by 40per cent over a period of one year Increases domestic violence on women: In the province of Hubei in Wuhan, China, which is the heart of the first outbreak of the Coronavirus, domestic violence reports to police tripled during the February lockdown period In Brazil state-run shelters are estimating 40-50 per cent rise in demands from endangered women. European countries have reported 20-30 per cent increases in calls to domestic violence helplines Impact of lockdown on domestic violence in India National Commission of Women has recorded 291 complaints of domestic violence in March  Closure of Counselling Centres: Under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (PWDVA), it is these centres and not the police who are first responder for women who experience domestic violence. Non-functional NGOs: The hotlines run by NGOs (whom women report such cases) are silent – attributed probably to continuous presence of the abuser at home  Given the above situation there is now a lack of alternative alert system for women abuse Way Forward The state governments need to declare helplines as “essential services” that should remain open during lockdowns Disseminate information about gender-based violence and publicise resources and services available. Increase resourcing for NGOs that respond to domestic violence and aid — including shelter, counselling, and legal aid — to survivors. Encourage the equitable sharing of domestic tasks at home. Provide for the continued provision of healthcare services based on medical research and tests — unrelated to the virus — for women and girls Ensure women’s timely access to necessary and comprehensive sexual & reproductive health services during the crisis, such as maternal health services, safe abortion etc. Examples from other Countries worth emulating French government will pay for up to 20,000 hotel nights for survivors and finance pop-up counselling centres at grocery stores for easy access to abuse survivors.  In Spain, women are being given codewords such as “Mask-19” in pharmacy stores, which can act as an alarm-response mediator. Connecting the dots: Gender wage gap post the crisis Intersectional Feminism (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 Consider the following statements regarding Hydroxychloroquine: It is an anti-malarial drug.  It may cause liver damage.  Which of the above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.2 Consider the following statements: nCoVSENSEs is a rapid test device approved by Department of Science & Technology.  The device is costlier than RT-PCR 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 Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal: It adjudicates disputes and disposes off appeals related to telecom sector. Its headquarter is in Mumbai.  Which of the above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.4 The Great Barrier Reef is located in which of the following countries?  Japan  Australia  United States  India ANSWERS FOR 7th April 2020 TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE (TYK) 1 B 2 C 3 C 4 A 5 A Must Read An article by Amartya Sen on overcoming pandemic: The Indian Express About impact of COVID-19 and US sanctions on Iran : The Hindu About Rajasthan’s model of fighting COVID-19:  The Hindu

60 DAYS PROGRAMME-PRELIMS 2020

IASbaba’s 60 Day Plan [Day - 33]- IAS Prelims Test Series 2020 Economics & CURRENT AFFAIRS

ARCHIVES OF 60 DAY PLAN YouTube Link  – JOIN NOW !! -> https://youtu.be/51CViDR15NA Dear Students, The 60 Days Training has finally begun:) DAY 33 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. 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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) Financial Stability and Development Council is chaired by Finance Minister RBI governor Finance Secretary Prime Minister Q.1) वित्तीय स्थिरता और विकास परिषद की अध्यक्षता कौन करता है वित्त मंत्री आरबीआई गवर्नर वित्त सचिव प्रधान मंत्री Q.2) Consider the following statements regarding India’s tax collection The share of Personal Income tax has steadily increased for the last five years. The share of Corporate Tax is higher than the share of Goods and Services Tax for the year 2019-20. Choose the correct answer using the codes given below 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.2) भारत के कर संग्रह के बारे में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें व्यक्तिगत आयकर का हिस्सा पिछले पांच वर्षों से लगातार बढ़ा है। निगम कर का हिस्सा वर्ष 2019-20 के लिए वस्तु एवं सेवा कर की हिस्सेदारी से अधिक है। नीचे दिए गए कूट का उपयोग करके सही उत्तर चुनें केवल 1 केवल 2  1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 Q.3) Money raised through the small saving schemes, provident fund schemes are held in Consolidated Fund of India Public Accounts of India Contingency fund of India Consolidated Fund or respective states Q.3) छोटी बचत योजनाओं, भविष्य निधि योजनाओं के माध्यम से संचित धन कहाँ रखा जाता है भारतीय समेकित कोष भारतीय सार्वजानिक खाते  भारतीय आकस्मिकता निधि संबंधित राज्य के समेकित निधि  Q.4) Which of the following are considered as Non-Tax Revenue receipts of the Government Receipts due to disposal of permanent assets Profit from the circulation of currency and coins. Dividends from the shares held by governments in private enterprises. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 only 1 and 3 only 2 and 3 only All of the above Q.4) निम्नलिखित में से किसे सरकार के गैर-कर राजस्व प्राप्तियों (Non-Tax Revenue receipts) के रूप में माना जाता है स्थायी संपत्ति के निपटान के कारण प्राप्तियां मुद्रा और सिक्कों के प्रचलन से लाभ। निजी उद्यमों में सरकारों द्वारा रखे गए शेयरों से लाभांश। ऊपर दिए गए कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 और 2 केवल 1 और 3 केवल 2 और 3  उपरोक्त सभी Q.5) Expenditures that create permanent assets and yield periodical income are called Revenue Expenditure Asset Expenditure Capital Expenditure Primary Expenditure Q.5) स्थायी संपत्ति बनाने तथा समय-समय पर आय अर्जित करने वाले व्यय को कहा जाता है राजस्व व्यय परिसंपत्ति व्यय पूंजीगत व्यय प्राथमिक व्यय Q.6) The term Fiscal deficit refers to Difference between the government's total receipts, excluding borrowing, and total expenditure. Difference between the revenue receipts and the revenue expenditure. Difference between the government’s total income and expenditure after excluding interest earnings and payments. None of the above Q.6) राजकोषीय घाटे (Fiscal deficit) को संदर्भित करता है उधार को छोड़कर, सरकार की कुल प्राप्तियों और कुल व्यय के बीच अंतर। राजस्व प्राप्तियों और राजस्व व्यय के बीच अंतर। ब्याज आय और भुगतान को छोड़कर सरकार की कुल आय और व्यय के बीच अंतर। इनमें से कोई भी नहीं Q.7) Consider the following statements Tax Buoyancy refers to the responsiveness of tax revenue growth to changes in GDP. Tax elasticity refers to changes in tax revenue in response to changes in the tax rate. Choose the correct answer using the codes given below 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.7) निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें कर प्लवनशीलता (Tax Buoyancy) जीडीपी में परिवर्तन के लिए कर राजस्व वृद्धि की जवाबदेही को संदर्भित करता है। कर लोचशीलता (Tax elasticity) में कर दर में परिवर्तन के प्रतिउत्तर में कर राजस्व में परिवर्तन को संदर्भित करता है। नीचे दिए गए कूट का उपयोग करके सही उत्तर चुनें केवल 1 केवल 2  1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 Q.8) Goods and Services Tax (GST) is applicable on which of the following? Services by an employee to the employer in relation to his employment. Services by a builder in the construction of a new building. Flavoured milk available in milk booths and grocery shops. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 only 1 and 3 only 2 and 3 only All of the above Q.8) वस्तु एवं सेवा कर (GST) निम्नलिखित में से किस पर लागू होता है? एक कर्मचारी द्वारा नियोक्ता को उसके रोजगार के संबंध में सेवाएं। एक नए भवन के निर्माण में एक बिल्डर द्वारा सेवाएं। दूध बूथों और किराने की दुकानों में उपलब्ध स्वादिष्ट दूध (flavoured milk)। ऊपर दिए गए कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 और 2 केवल 1 और 3 केवल 2 और 3  उपरोक्त सभी Q.9) Consider the following statements regarding Disinvestment Proceeds are maintained separately in the National Investment Fund. Transfer of the ownership and control to the private sector is known as Strategic Disinvestment. Choose the correct answer using the codes given below 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.9) विनिवेश (Disinvestment) के संबंध में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें कार्यवाही राष्ट्रीय निवेश कोष में अलग से की जाती है। निजी क्षेत्र को स्वामित्व और नियंत्रण का हस्तांतरण रणनीतिक विनिवेश के रूप में जाना जाता है। नीचे दिए गए कूट का उपयोग करके सही उत्तर चुनें केवल 1 केवल 2  1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 Q.10) Which of the following statements are recommendations of the FRBM Act review committee? Formation of Fiscal Council to advise the government. Public debt to GDP ratio to be considered as a medium-term anchor for fiscal policy. Debt management and fiscal responsibility Act to replace the FRBM act. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 only 1 and 3 only 2 and 3 only All of the above Q.10) निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन, एफआरबीएम अधिनियम समीक्षा समिति की सिफारिशें हैं? सरकार को सलाह देने के लिए राजकोषीय परिषद का गठन। राजकोषीय नीति के लिए सार्वजनिक ऋण से जीडीपी अनुपात (Public debt to GDP ratio) को एक मध्यम अवधि के उद्घोषक के रूप में माना जाता है। एफआरबीएम अधिनियम को ऋण प्रबंधन और राजकोषीय उत्तरदायित्व अधिनियम से प्रतिस्थापित किया जाए। ऊपर दिए गए कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 और 2 केवल 1 और 3 केवल 2 और 3  उपरोक्त सभी Q.11) Consider the following statements regarding Advance pricing Agreement It is a Prospective agreement between a taxpayer and a tax authority. It is used for determining the transfer pricing methodology and liabilities in case of taxpayers’ international transactions to avoid future disputes. Choose the correct answer using the codes given below 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.11) अग्रिम मूल्य समझौता (Advance pricing Agreement) के बारे में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें यह एक करदाता और कर प्राधिकरण के बीच एक संभावित समझौता है। इसका उपयोग भविष्य के विवादों से बचने के लिए करदाताओं के अंतरराष्ट्रीय लेनदेन के मामले में हस्तांतरण मूल्य निर्धारण पद्धति और देनदारियों के निर्धारण के लिए किया जाता है। नीचे दिए गए कूट का उपयोग करके सही उत्तर चुनें केवल 1 केवल 2  1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 Q.12) Which of the following are the terms of reference of the Fifteenth Finance Commission  Adoption of Direct Benefit Transfer by state governments. Elimination of losses in the power sector. Effort made for expanding GST. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 only 1 and 3 only 2 and 3 only All of the above Q.12) निम्नलिखित में से कौन 15 वें वित्त आयोग के संदर्भ की शर्तें ( terms of reference ) हैं राज्य सरकारों द्वारा प्रत्यक्ष लाभ अंतरण को अपनाना। बिजली क्षेत्र में हानि का उन्मूलन। जीएसटी के विस्तार के लिए किए गए प्रयास। ऊपर दिए गए कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 और 2 केवल 1 और 3 केवल 2 और 3  उपरोक्त सभी Q.13) Consider the following statements regarding the Financial Inclusion Index It rates states on their performance on last-mile banking service availability. It is released by the Reserve bank of India. Choose the correct answer using the codes given below 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.13) वित्तीय समावेशन सूचकांक (Financial Inclusion Index) के बारे में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें यह राज्यों को अंतिम-छोर तक बैंकिंग सेवा उपलब्धता पर उनके प्रदर्शन पर आधारित होता है। यह भारतीय रिजर्व बैंक द्वारा जारी किया गया है। नीचे दिए गए कूट का उपयोग करके सही उत्तर चुनें केवल 1 केवल 2  1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 Q.14) Consider the following statements regarding Base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS)  Project The project is an outcome of OECD to tackle BEPS. India has ratified the multilateral convention to implement OECD's project on checking tax evasion. Choose the correct answer using the codes given below 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.14) आधार क्षरण और लाभ हस्तांतरण (BEPS) परियोजना के बारे में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें यह परियोजना बीईपीएस से निपटने के लिए ओईसीडी का एक परिणाम है। भारत ने कर चोरी की जाँच पर ओईसीडी की परियोजना को लागू करने के लिए बहुपक्षीय कन्वेंशन की पुष्टि की है। नीचे दिए गए कूट का उपयोग करके सही उत्तर चुनें केवल 1 केवल 2  1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 Q.15) Which of the following is considered as a Pigovian tax Wealth Tax on the rich Clean energy cess on coal Goods and Services Tax on Luxury items None of the above Q.15) निम्न में से किसे पिगोवियन कर (Pigovian tax) माना जाता है अमीरों पर संपत्ति कर कोयले पर स्वच्छ ऊर्जा उपकर विलासिता की वस्तुओं पर वस्तु एवं सेवा कर इनमें से कोई भी नहीं Q.16) Consider the following statements regarding the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) It is a committee under the International Monitory Fund (IMF). Basel III measures, developed by BCBS, aims to strengthen the regulation, supervision and risk management of banks. Choose the correct answer using the codes given below 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.16) बैंकिंग पर्यवेक्षण पर बेसल समिति (BCBS) के बारे में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें। यह अंतर्राष्ट्रीय मुद्रा कोष (आईएमएफ) के तहत एक समिति है। बीसीबीएस द्वारा विकसित बेसल III उपायों का उद्देश्य बैंकों के विनियमन, पर्यवेक्षण और जोखिम प्रबंधन को सुदृढ़ करना है। नीचे दिए गए कूट का उपयोग करके सही उत्तर चुनें केवल 1  केवल 2  1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 Q.17) Consider the following statements  Vote on account is passed in Lok Sabha without any discussion Full Budget deals with both expenditure and revenue side but Vote-on-account deals only with the expenditure side of the government’s budget It is not mandatory for the government to present a vote on account in an election year Which of the above statements are correct? 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only All of the above Q.17) निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें लोकसभा में बिना किसी चर्चा के लेखानुदान (Vote on account) पारित किया जाता है पूर्ण बजट, व्यय और राजस्व पक्ष दोनों से संबंधित होता है, लेकिन लेखानुदान केवल सरकार के बजट के व्यय पक्ष से संबंधित होता है चुनावी वर्ष में सरकार को लेखानुदान प्रस्तुत करना अनिवार्य नहीं होता है उपरोक्त कथनों में से कौन सा सही हैं? केवल 1 और 2 केवल 2 और 3 केवल 1 और 3 उपरोक्त सभी Q.18) Inter-Ministerial Committee on Virtual Currencies was headed by Uday Kotak Committee Nandan Nilekani Committee Nachiket Mor Committee Subhash Chandra Garg Q.18) आभासी मुद्राओं (Virtual Currencies) पर अंतर-मंत्रालयी समिति की अध्यक्षता किसके द्वारा की गई थी  उदय कोटक समिति नंदन नीलेकणी समिति नचिकेत मोर समिति सुभाष चंद्र गर्ग  Q.19) Government of India has recently issued draft rules to set up New Delhi International Arbitration Centre (NDIAC). Consider the following statements regarding NDIAC The NDIAC will facilitate conducting of arbitration and conciliation in a professional and timely manner. The NDIAC Act declares the NDIAC as an institution of national importance. Choose the correct answer using the codes given below 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.19) भारत सरकार ने हाल ही में नई दिल्ली अंतर्राष्ट्रीय मध्यस्थता केंद्र (NDIAC) की स्थापना के लिए मसौदा नियम जारी किए हैं। NDIAC के बारे में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें NDIAC एक पेशेवर रूप से मध्यस्थता और सुलह के संचालन की सुविधा प्रदान करेगा। NDIAC अधिनियम NDIAC को राष्ट्रीय महत्व की संस्था घोषित करता है। नीचे दिए गए कूट का उपयोग करके सही उत्तर चुनें केवल 1 केवल 2  1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 Q.20) Consider the following statements about Standard Deduction It allows salaried individuals to claim a flat deduction from income towards expenses that would be incurred with relation to his or her employment There is no proof required in order to claim this deduction It was introduced for the first time in budget 2019 Which of the above statements are correct? 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only All of the above Q.20) मानक कटौती (Standard Deduction) के बारे में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें यह वेतनभोगी व्यक्तियों को उन खर्चों के लिए आय से एक फ्लैट कटौती का दावा करने की अनुमति देता है, जो उसके या उसके रोजगार के संबंध में खर्च होंगे इस कटौती का दावा करने के लिए किसी प्रमाण की आवश्यकता नहीं होती है इसे पहली बार बजट 2019 में प्रस्तुत किया गया था उपरोक्त कथनों में से कौन सा सही हैं? केवल 1 और 2 केवल 2 और 3 केवल 1 और 3 उपरोक्त सभी Q.21) Consider the following statements about International Union for Protection of New Plant Varieties (UPOV): It is established by the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture. It is an intergovernmental organization with its headquarters in Geneva. It grants an intellectual property right to breeders of new plant varieties. Which of the statements given above is/are INCORRECT?  1 and 2 only 2 only 1 and 3 only 3 only Q.21) नए पादप किस्मों के संरक्षण के लिए अंतर्राष्ट्रीय संघ (UPOV) के बारे में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: यह खाद्य और कृषि के लिए पादप आनुवंशिक संसाधनों पर अंतर्राष्ट्रीय संधि द्वारा स्थापित है। यह एक अंतर सरकारी संगठन है, जिसका मुख्यालय जिनेवा में है। यह नए पौधों की किस्मों के प्रजनकों के लिए एक बौद्धिक संपदा अधिकार देता है। ऊपर दिए गए कथनों में से कौन सा ग़लत है / हैं? केवल 1 और 2 केवल 2  केवल 1 और 3 केवल 3 Q.22) In which of the following state the Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary is located? Arunachal Pradesh Nagaland Manipur Mizoram  Q.22) फकीम वन्यजीव अभयारण्य, निम्नलिखित में से किस राज्य में स्थित है? अरुणाचल प्रदेश नगालैंड मणिपुर मिजोरम Q.23) The Biwako Millennium Framework for Action is related with  Persons with Disabilities Reducing Gender inequality Environmental Refugees Human Trafficking  Q.23) कार्रवाई के लिए बिवाको मिलेनियम फ्रेमवर्क (Biwako Millennium Framework for Action) किसके साथ संबंधित है दिव्यांगजन लैंगिक असमानता को कम करना पर्यावरणीय शरणार्थियों मानव तस्करी Q.24) National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) is the appellate tribunal for hearing appeals against the orders passed by which of the following? National Company Law Tribunal Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India Competition Commission of India Select the correct answer using the code given below: 1 and 2 only 1 and 3 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 Q.24) राष्ट्रीय कंपनी कानून अपीलीय न्यायाधिकरण (NCLAT), निम्नलिखित में से किसके आदेश के खिलाफ अपील की सुनवाई के लिए अपीलीय न्यायाधिकरण है? नेशनल कंपनी लॉ ट्रिब्यूनल इन्सॉल्वेंसी एंड बैंकरप्सी बोर्ड ऑफ इंडिया भारतीय प्रतिस्पर्धा आयोग नीचे दिए गए कूट का उपयोग करके सही उत्तर चुनें: केवल 1 और 2 केवल 1 और 3 केवल 2 और 3  1, 2 और 3 Q.25) Consider the following statements: The Hotspots of threatening locust activity are identified by International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Southwest Asia is one of the three Hotspots of threatening locust activity. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.25) निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: टिड्डी गतिविधि के जोखिमों के हॉटस्पॉट की पहचान प्रकृति संरक्षण के लिए अंतर्राष्ट्रीय संघ (IUCN) द्वारा की जाती है। दक्षिण पश्चिम एशिया, टिड्डी गतिविधि के जोखिमों के तीन हॉटस्पॉटों में से एक 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.26) KP Krishnan Committee was in news recently. It is associated with Cross-Border Insolvency Corporate Social Responsibility Corporate Governance Equal Remuneration Q.26) के.पी. कृष्णन समिति हाल ही में समाचारों में थी। यह किससे संबंधित है क्रॉस-बॉर्डर इंसॉल्वेंसी कॉर्पोरेट सामाजिक उत्तरदायित्व कॉर्पोरेट गवर्नेंस समान पारिश्रमिक Q.27) Which of the following statements with respect to ‘Air India’ is/are correct? Air India was nationalised in 1991. It was founded by J. R. D. Tata as Tata Airlines in 1932. Both (a) and (b) Neither (a) nor (b) Q.27) ’एयर इंडिया’ के संबंध में निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सही है / हैं? 1991 में एयर इंडिया का राष्ट्रीयकरण किया गया। इसकी स्थापना जे. आर. डी. टाटा ने 1932 में टाटा एयरलाइंस के रूप में की थी। (a) और (b) दोनों न तो (a) और न ही (b)  Q.28) As a common rule of thumb, ‘Recession’ is defined as Recession is two quarters of negative GDP growth. When the stock market falls over 40% in two weeks. When the employment rate in the country is over 10% When the global GDP falls by 10%. Q.28) अंगूठे के एक सामान्य नियम के रूप में, 'मंदी' (Recession) को परिभाषित किया गया है मंदी दो तिमाही तक जीडीपी की नकारात्मक वृद्धि है। जब दो सप्ताह में शेयर बाजार 40% से अधिक गिर जाता है। जब देश में बेरोजगारी दर 10% से अधिक होती है जब वैश्विक जीडीपी में 10% की गिरावट आती है। Q.29) The Human Development Index (HDI) measures average achievement in which of the following dimensions? Life expectancy Education Per capita income Select the correct code: 1 and 2 2 and 3 1 and 3 All of the above Q.29) मानव विकास सूचकांक (HDI) निम्न में से किस आयाम में औसत उपलब्धि को मापता है? जीवन प्रत्याशा शिक्षा प्रति व्यक्ति आय सही कूट का चयन करें: 1 और 2 2 और 3 1 और 3 उपरोक्त सभी Q.30) Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Velocity of Money’. It is taken as the number of times that a unit of currency is used to purchase goods and services in a defined period. The velocity of money formula divides the gross domestic product (GDP) of an economy by the money supply. 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Catharsis -Unlock Your Talent & Creativity: PAINTING by NAMRATA SRIVASTAVA!

Catharsis -Unlock Your Talent & Creativity: PAINTING by NAMRATA SRIVASTAVA!   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! And to our surprise, our inbox was flooded with mails. Thank you all for such a wonderful response. But we will be sharing ONLY One Creative Per Day or Alternative days. So that every piece of Art and the Creator gets their due !! Kudos to all of you once again. Today's work is by NAMRATA SRIVASTAVA. Her hobby is PAINTING. And here we present to you some of the beautiful paintings by Namrata. Well done Namrata, 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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