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IAS UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 4th April 2020 Archives (PRELIMS + MAINS FOCUS) 'Hack The Crisis-India' Hackathon: To find solutions to overcome COVID-19 Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II - Health In News: Minister of State Human Resource Development (HRD) recently launched Hack the Crisis - India. Key takeaways: It is an Online Hackathon to find working solutions for overcoming COVID-19 pandemic. The winning ideas from few top participating teams, as implementable solutions on corona crisis, are expected to help India and global citizens. It is a part of global initiative. It is being organised by ‘Hack A Cause - India’ and ‘FICCI Ladies Organization Pune’. This hackathon is supported by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) developed by DRDO Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III - Science and Technology In News: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed a bio suit to keep the medical, paramedical and other personnel, who engaged in combating COVID-19, safe from the deadly virus. It has also developed technologies for sanitising areas of different sizes. Key takeaways: DRDO has developed this Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) having specific type of fabric with coating. It has prepared a special sealant as an alternative to seam sealing tape based on the sealant used in submarine applications. For sanitising small area, Portable Backpack Area Sanitisation Equipment has been developed. Trolley Mounted Large Area Sanitisation Equipment is developed for sanitising large areas. Important value additions: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) It is an agency of the Government of India, charged with the military's research and development, headquartered in New Delhi. Funds allocated to State Disaster Risk Management Fund Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III - Disaster management; GS-II - Centre - State Relations In News: Union Minister of Home Affairs (MHA) approved the release of ₹11,092 crore under the State Disaster Risk Management Fund (SDRMF) to all the States to take measures for containment of COVID-19 pandemic. The funds were allocated to the States on the recommendation of the 15th Finance Commission. It was also reiterated to the State Chief Secretaries to ensure that exceptions with regard to farming operations, be allowed under the 21-day lockdown while maintaining Social Distancing. Important value additions: State Disaster Risk Management Fund (SDRF) It is the primary fund available with State Governments for responses to notified disasters to meet expenditure for providing immediate relief to the victims. Centre contributes 75% of SDRF allocation for general category States and Union Territories and 90% for special category States (North East States, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir). Air quality improves due to lockdown Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III - Environment In News: The ongoing lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic has pushed pollution levels in Delhi to a 5-year low. Across India, the number of cities that recorded ‘good’ on the air quality index jumped from 6 to 30 within a fortnight, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board. Key takeaways: Level of particulate matter, PM 2.5 - the most dangerous pollutant - also reduced. Overall, up to 44% reduction in PM10 levels was observed in Delhi. Important value additions: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) It is a statutory organisation under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (Mo.E.F.C). It was established in 1974 under the Water (Prevention and Control of pollution) Act, 1974. It is also entrusted with the powers and functions under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. It provides technical services to the Ministry of Environment and Forests under the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. It Co-ordinates the activities of the State Pollution Control Boards by providing technical assistance and guidance and also resolves disputes among them. It is the apex organisation in country in the field of pollution control. Air Quality Index (AQI) The AQI is an index for reporting daily air quality. It tells how clean or polluted the air is. The higher the AQI value, the greater the level of air pollution and the greater the health Concern. Research studies have attributed the key sources of PM2.5 in summer to be: dust and construction activities (35%), transport sector (20%) and industry (20%). Miscellaneous 'CARUNA' initiative formed by Central Civil Services officers Associations representing officers of Central Civil Services, including IAS and IPS officers, have formed an initiative called 'Caruna' to support and supplement the government's efforts in fighting coronavirus. The acronym 'Caruna' stands for Civil Services Associations Reach to Support in Natural Disasters. It represents a collaborative platform by civil servants, industry leaders, NGO professionals and IT professionals and many others. Operation Sanjeevani: IAF airlifts essential medicines to Maldives An Indian Air Force (IAF) C-130J transport aircraft delivered essential medicines and hospital consumables to Maldives under Operation Sanjeevani. This is the first such assistance by India in fight against COVID. (MAINS FOCUS) INTERNATIONAL Topic: General Studies 2: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Post COVID-19 world With COVID-19 pandemic spreading to nearly 180 countries and impacting the global economy by bringing it to near standstill, the world order post the crisis could see few changes. Let us have a look at them. Political Increasing political and policy uncertainties where Nations start erecting barriers US power would shift from one of assertion to neutrality in global affairs. Acceleration of retreat of US global leadership (reflected in US-Taliban deal) Russia dominance will increase as it is currently more economically and politically stable and an important power broker in West Asia Asymmetric capabilities of China and Russia will be further strengthened Strengthening of China and Russia axis –will have direct impact on the liberal international order Increasing influence of China & Russia will be a boost to authoritarian regimes and authoritarian trends. Economical China would cease to be the world’s biggest exporter of manufactured goods With no country in a position to replace China, situation will precipitate a further economic downturn internationally. A global recession would be inevitable with vicious downward cycle of decreased demand, closure of firms and reduced income Industries will face newer challenges such as having to adjust to a shift from cost efficiencies to innovation and policy uncertainties Social Psychological issues caused due to extended lockdown - ‘epidemic of despair’ - resulting in anxiety, mental problems, depression, alcoholism and suicides Inequality further entrenches – those without high levels of skills could see job losses due to depressed economic activity & increased labour competition Digital authoritarianism – China’s model of AI-powered facial recognition surveillance system could be duplicated in other countries for social management Artificial Intelligence (AI) can cause the next big human catastrophe Do You Know? In terms of GDP in PPP, China is the largest economy with GDP of $25.27 trillion (2019) in comparison to U.S. GDP (PPP) at $21.44 trillion The cost of the lockdown in India is pegged at around $120 billion or 4% of GDP CII has estimated that India would require up to six months - after the COVID-19 epidemic is over - to restore normalcy and business continuity. Connecting the dots: Multilateralism post COVID-19 pandemic Article 360 of Indian Constitution – Provisions and Utility EDUCATION/ TECHNOLOGY Topic: General Studies 2 :Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education COVID-19: Online schooling: Possibilities and concerns The lockdown imposed by authorities in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the learning curve of millions of children in India (& across world). This has led to renewal of interest on online learning Do you know how Technology is aiding the three aspects of schooling? Information –Google has revolutionised access to information Interaction - free apps (like Google class rooms, Zoom, Skype, Electa) and customised learning management systems has enabled teacher-student interactions to continue even during these times of lockdown Self-study – Students now have access to various sources for self-study Ex: Swayam Prabha by GoI, National Digital Library (even IASBaba for UPSC-CSE preparation) Concerns w.r.t Online Schooling Job Losses: There is a fear that school managements would use online learning system in downsizing the number of teachers once the Corona-scene is over Digital Infrastructure: Teachers need to be provided with laptops/tablets and a steady internet connection for such exercises Digital Capabilities: Teachers should also be equipped with basic operating skills in computers and good typing speed Integration with Learning: Online schooling process can become ineffective if technological process is not integrated with learning. Thus any online schooling needs to have proper schedule, Lessons, notes, interactions and online tests Digital Access: School children (especially in rural areas) don’t usually have phones, social media accounts or even e-mail IDs and thus require parental guidance. Way Forward Technology should be used to improve the conversation between teachers and students, not to abandon it altogether Technology has to be seen as an aid to schooling, not a substitute to it Connecting the dots: New National Education Policy Teacher Education Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (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: Minister of State Human Resource Development (HRD) recently launched Hack the Crisis - India. It is a part of global initiative. 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: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) developed by DRDO has specific type of fabric with coating. It has prepared a special sealant based on the sealant used in submarine applications. 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 State Disaster Risk Management Fund (SDRF): It is the primary fund available with State Governments for responses to notified disasters. Centre contributes 75% of SDRF allocation to general category States and Union Territories. Which of the above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.4 Consider the following statements: PM 2.5 is the most dangerous pollutant. Key sources of PM2.5 are dust and construction activities, transport sector and industry. Which of the above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 ANSWERS FOR 4th April 2020 TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE (TYK) 1 B 2 A 3 B 4 C Must Read Another Perspective on Post-COVID World Order: LiveMint About impact of lockdown on livelihood: The Indian Express

Apr 4, 2020 60 DAYS PROGRAMME-PRELIMS 2020

IASbaba’s 60 Day Plan [Day - 30]- IAS Prelims Test Series 2020 Environment & CURRENT AFFAIRS

ARCHIVES OF 60 DAY PLAN Dear Students, The 60 Days Training has finally begun:) DAY 30 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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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) Which of the below are atmospheric hazards? Tropical cyclones Thunderstorms Snow avalanches Hailstorms Choose correct option from below: 1 and 2 only 1, 2 and 4 only 1, 2 and 3 only All of the above Q.1) निम्न में से कौन वायुमंडलीय खतरे हैं? ऊष्णकटिबंधी चक्रवात गरज के साथ वर्षा हिमस्खलन ओला-वृष्टि (Hailstorms) नीचे से सही विकल्प चुनें: केवल 1 और 2 केवल 1, 2 और 4 केवल 1, 2 और 3 उपरोक्त सभी Q.2) National disaster risk index for India is prepared by? Ministry of environment, forest and climate change Ministry of home affairs UNDP NDMA Choose correct option from below: 1 and 3 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 4 only 2 and 4 only Q.2) भारत के लिए राष्ट्रीय आपदा जोखिम सूचकांक किसके द्वारा तैयार किया जाता है? पर्यावरण, वन और जलवायु परिवर्तन मंत्रालय गृह मंत्रालय संयुक्त राष्ट्र विकास कार्यक्रम (UNDP) राष्ट्रीय आपदा प्रबंधन प्राधिकरण (NDMA) नीचे से सही विकल्प चुनें: केवल 1 और 3 केवल 2 और 3 केवल 1 और 4 केवल 2 और 4 Q.3) Consider the following statements: The Sendai Framework is the successor instrument to the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) 2005-2015 It aims to prevent, reduce and mitigate only natural disasters The Sendai Framework was the first international, binding agreement adopted within the context of the post- 2015 development agenda. Which of the above statement is/are correct? 1 only 1 and 2 only 1 and 3 only All of the above Q.3) निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: सेंडाइ फ्रेमवर्क, ह्यूगो फ्रेमवर्क एक्शन (HFA) 2005-2015 के लिए उत्तराधिकारी उपकरण है इसका उद्देश्य केवल प्राकृतिक आपदाओं को रोकना, कम करना और शमन करना है सेंडाइ फ्रेमवर्क पहला अंतर्राष्ट्रीय, बाध्यकारी समझौता था, जो 2015 के बाद के विकास के एजेंडे के संदर्भ में अपनाया गया था। उपरोक्त कथन में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 केवल 1 और 2 केवल 1 और 3 उपरोक्त सभी Q.4) Consider the following statements with respect to State disaster response fund: The Central Government contributes 50% of SDRF allocation for general category States/UTs and 90% for special category States. A State Government may use up to 25 percent of the funds available under the SDRF for providing immediate relief for, they consider to be ‘disasters’ within the local context in the State and which are not included in the notified list of disasters. Which of the above statement is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.4) राज्य आपदा प्रतिक्रिया कोष (State disaster response fund) के संबंध में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: केंद्र सरकार सामान्य श्रेणी के राज्यों / संघ राज्य क्षेत्रों के लिए SDRF आवंटन का 50% और विशेष श्रेणी के राज्यों के लिए 90% का योगदान देती है। राज्य सरकार SDRF के तहत उपलब्ध धन के 25 प्रतिशत तक का उपयोग तत्काल राहत प्रदान करने के लिए कर सकती है, जिसे वे राज्य में स्थानीय संदर्भ में 'आपदा' मानते हैं और जो आपदाओं की अधिसूचित सूची में शामिल नहीं हैं। उपरोक्त कथन में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 केवल 2 1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 Q.5) Consider the following statements: Disasters covered under SDRF are Cyclone, drought, earthquake, fire, flood, tsunami, hailstorm, landslide, avalanche, cloudburst, pest attack, frost and cold waves. Ministry of Home affairs monitors relief activities for all the notified disasters Which of the above statement is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.5) निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: SDRF के अंतर्गत आने वाली आपदाएँ चक्रवात, सूखा, भूकंप, आग, बाढ़, सुनामी, ओलावृष्टि, भूस्खलन, हिमस्खलन, बादल फटना, कीट का हमला, ठंढ और शीत लहरें हैं। गृह मंत्रालय सभी अधिसूचित आपदाओं के लिए राहत गतिविधियों की निगरानी करता है उपरोक्त कथन में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 केवल 2 1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 Q.6) Advance informed Agreement (AIA) procedure is related with? Basel convention Cartagena protocol Rotterdam convention Nagoya protocol Q.6) अग्रिम सूचित अनुबंध (Advance informed Agreement- AIA) प्रक्रिया किससे संबंधित है? बेसल कन्वेंशन कार्टाजेना प्रोटोकॉल रॉटरडैम कन्वेंशन नागोया प्रोटोकॉल Q.7) The Faith for Earth Initiative is launched by? IPCCC UN Environment WHO FAO Q.7) पृथ्वी पहल के लिए विश्वास (Faith for Earth Initiative) किसके द्वारा आरंभ किया गया है? IPCCC संयुक्त राष्ट्र पर्यावरण WHO FAO Q.8) WEBINAR: Pesticide registration toolkit is maintained by? UN Environment WHO FAO UNESCO Q.8) WEBINAR: कीटनाशक पंजीकरण टूलकिट किसके द्वारा बनाए रखा (maintained) जाता है? संयुक्त राष्ट्र पर्यावरण WHO FAO यूनेस्को Q.9) Industrial chemicals and Pesticides have become Health and Environmental hazards. With reference to this consider the following statements: Rotterdam convention covers pesticides and industrial chemicals that have been banned or severely restricted Rotterdam convention is legally non-binding obligations for the controlling of chemicals and pesticides Prior Informed Consent (PIC) is related with Rotterdam convention Which of the above statement is/are correct? 1 only 1 and 2 only 1 and 3 only None of the above Q.9) औद्योगिक रसायन और कीटनाशक, स्वास्थ्य और पर्यावरणीय खतरे बन गए हैं। इसके संदर्भ में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: रॉटरडैम कन्वेंशन में कीटनाशक और औद्योगिक रसायन शामिल होते हैं जिन्हें प्रतिबंधित या गंभीर रूप से सीमित किया गया होता है रॉटरडैम कन्वेंशन रसायनों और कीटनाशकों के नियंत्रण के लिए कानूनी रूप से गैर-बाध्यकारी दायित्व है पूर्व सूचित सहमति (PIC) रॉटरडैम कन्वेंशन से संबंधित है उपरोक्त कथन में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 केवल 1 और 2 केवल 1 और 3 इनमें से कोई भी नहीं Q.10) International Day for Biological Diversity is observed on? 21st May 22nd May 23rd May 22nd June Q.10) जैविक विविधता के लिए अंतर्राष्ट्रीय दिवस (International Day for Biological Diversity) कब मनाया जाता है? 21 मई 22 मई 23 मई 22 जून Q.11) In the context of sustainable development Goals, Which of the below are crucial to achieve SDG’S? Livestock farming The loss of diverse diets Marine conservation Use of indigenous food crops in Agriculture Choose correct option from below: 1 and 3 only 1, 3 and 4 only 2, 3 and 4 only All of the above. Q.11) सतत विकास लक्ष्यों के संदर्भ में, SDG'S को प्राप्त करने के लिए निम्न में से कौन सा महत्वपूर्ण हैं? पशुपालन विविध आहारों की हानि (The loss of diverse diets) समुद्री संरक्षण कृषि में स्वदेशी खाद्य फसलों का उपयोग नीचे से सही विकल्प चुनें: केवल 1 और 3 केवल 1, 3 और 4 केवल 2, 3 और 4 उपरोक्त सभी। Q.12) Bioremediation is a Technique used to clear pollutants through Biodegradation using Microbes. Which of the following are salient features of Bioremediation? It is cost effective. No construction or additional infrastructure is required. The microbial consortia used, exhibit growth at narrow temperature range Control the nutrient level in water thus help in controlling “Eutrophication” process. Which of the above statement is/are correct? 1 only 1 and 2 only 1 and 3 only None of the above Q.12) जैव उपचार (Bioremediation) एक तकनीक है जिसका उपयोग प्रदूषण को सूक्ष्म जीवाणुओं के माध्यम से जैव निम्नीकरण करके साफ़ किया जाता है। निम्नलिखित में से कौन जैव उपचार की मुख्य विशेषताएं हैं? यह लागत प्रभावी है। कोई निर्माण या अतिरिक्त बुनियादी ढांचे की आवश्यकता नहीं होती है। प्रयोग किया गया सूक्ष्म जीवाणु समूह (microbial consortia), संकीर्ण तापमान परास पर विकास को प्रदर्शित करता है पानी में पोषक तत्व के स्तर को नियंत्रित करता है तथा इस प्रकार "सुपोषण" (Eutrophication) प्रक्रिया को नियंत्रित करने में मदद करता है। उपरोक्त कथन में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 केवल 1 और 2 केवल 1 और 3 इनमें से कोई भी नहीं Q.13) Consider the following statements: In situ bioremediation involves the treatment of the contamination on site. Ex situ bioremediation involves the physical extraction of the contaminated media to another location for treatment Which of the above statement is/are incorrect? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.13) निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: स्वस्थाने जैव उपचार (In situ bioremediation) में स्थल पर ही संदूषण का उपचार शामिल होता है। परस्थाने जैव उपचार (Ex situ bioremediation) के लिए दूषित पदार्थ को अन्य स्थान पर उपचार के लिए भौतिक निष्कर्षण शामिल होता है उपरोक्त कथन में से कौन गलत है / हैं? केवल 1 केवल 2 1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 Q.14) Match the following pairs: Method Characteristics Microbial bioremediation : Uses microorganisms to break down contaminants by using them as a food source Bioventing : Uses fungi’s digestive enzymes to break down contaminants such as pesticides, hydrocarbons, and heavy metals. Phytoremediation : Uses plants to bind, extract, and clean up pollutants such as pesticides, petroleum hydrocarbons, metals, and chlorinated solvents. Mycoremediation : Blowing air from the atmosphere into the contaminated soil. Which of the above is/are correctly matched? 1 and 2 only 1 and 4only 1 and 3 only All of the above Q.14) निम्नलिखित युग्मों का मिलान करें: विधि विशेषताएँ सूक्ष्म जैविक उपचार (Microbial bioremediatio): सूक्ष्मजीवों को खाद्य स्रोत के रूप में उपयोग करके दूषित पदार्थों को निम्नीकृत करने के लिए उपयोग किया जाता है जैवनिकासी (Bioventing): कीटनाशकों, हाइड्रोकार्बन और भारी धातुओं जैसे दूषित पदार्थों को निम्नीकृत करने के लिए कवक के पाचन एंजाइमों का उपयोग किया जाता है। पादप उपचार (Phytoremediation): कीटनाशकों, पेट्रोलियम हाइड्रोकार्बन, धातुओं और क्लोरीनयुक्त सॉल्वैंट्स जैसे प्रदूषकों को बांधने, निकालने और साफ करने के लिए पादपों का उपयोग किया जाता है। कवक उपचार (Mycoremediation): वायुमंडल से दूषित मिट्टी में वायु का प्रवाह किया जाता है। उपरोक्त में से कौन सा सही ढंग से सुमेलित है / है? केवल 1 और 2 केवल 1 और 4 केवल 1 और 3 उपरोक्त सभी Q.15) Moving towards renewable energy is crucial to achieve climate agreement targets. In the context of this, consider the following statements about Biofuels: Third generation Biofuels uses non-food crops for biofuel production Biodiesel is alcohol produced from fermentation of crops and their by-products Biogas is produced by anaerobic digestion of inorganic materials Rajasthan has become the first State in the country to implement the national policy on biofuels. Which of the above statement is/are incorrect? 1 and 2only 2 only 1 2, and 3 only All of the above Q.15) जलवायु समझौते के लक्ष्यों को प्राप्त करने के लिए अक्षय ऊर्जा की ओर बढ़ना महत्वपूर्ण है। इसके संदर्भ में, जैव ईंधन के बारे में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: तीसरी पीढ़ी के जैव-ईंधन, जैव-ईंधन उत्पादन के लिए गैर-खाद्य फसलों का उपयोग करते हैं बायोडीजल फसलों और उनके उप-उत्पादों के किण्वन से उत्पन्न होने वाला अल्कोहल होता है बायोगैस अकार्बनिक पदार्थों के अवायवीय पाचन द्वारा निर्मित होती है जैव ईंधन पर राष्ट्रीय नीति लागू करने वाला राजस्थान देश का पहला राज्य बन गया है। उपरोक्त कथन में से कौन गलत है / हैं? केवल 1 और 2 केवल 2 केवल 1 2, और 3 उपरोक्त सभी Q.16) What are the Advantages of offshore wind power over the onshore wind power? Greater area for setting up large projects and higher wind speed Inconsistent wind speed Close to load centers Choose correct option from below: 3 only 1 and 2 only 1 and 3 only All of the above Q.16) तटवर्ती पवन ऊर्जा पर अपतटीय पवन ऊर्जा के क्या लाभ हैं? बड़ी परियोजनाओं की स्थापना और उच्च पवन गति के लिए अधिक से अधिक क्षेत्र असंगत पवन की गति (consistent wind speed) लोड केंद्रों के करीब (Close to load centers) नीचे से सही विकल्प चुनें: केवल 3 केवल 1 और 2 केवल 1 और 3 उपरोक्त सभी Q.17) Sustainable agriculture is a concept that involves: Mimic natural ecological processes Minimize tilling and water use Integrating croplands with livestock grazing Reliance on monoculture Avoid pesticide use and reliance on Bio-control Choose correct option from below: 1, 3 and 4 only 1 , 2 and 4 only 1, 2, 3 and 5 only All of the above Q.17) सतत कृषि एक अवधारणा है, जिसमें शामिल हैं: प्रतिरूपी प्राकृतिक पारिस्थितिक प्रक्रियाएं टिलिंग और पानी का उपयोग कम से कम करना पशुचारण को कृषि खेती के साथ एकीकृत करना एकल कृषि पर निर्भरता जैव-नियंत्रण के लिए कीटनाशक के उपयोग और निर्भरता से बचना नीचे से सही विकल्प चुनें: केवल 1, 3 और 4 केवल 1, 2 और 4 केवल 1, 2, 3 और 5 उपरोक्त सभी Q.18) Consider the following statements about Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA): NCAFMPA or CAMPA has been created under the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act 2016 It establishes national and state compensatory afforestation funds The National Fund will receive 25% and the State Funds will receive the remaining 75% of this funds. Which of the above statement is/are correct? 1 only 1 and 2 only 1 and 3 only None of the above Q.18) क्षतिपूरक वनीकरण कोष प्रबंधन और योजना प्राधिकरण (CAMPA) के बारे में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: NCAFMPA या CAMPA को क्षतिपूरक वनीकरण कोष अधिनियम 2016 के तहत बनाया गया है यह राष्ट्रीय और राज्य क्षतिपूरक वनीकरण कोष स्थापित करता है राष्ट्रीय कोष को 25% मिलेगा तथा राज्य कोष को इस फंड का शेष 75% प्राप्त होगा। उपरोक्त कथन में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 केवल 1 और 2 केवल 1 और 3 इनमें से कोई भी नहीं Q.19) The reason for slow growth of agricultural production in India are: Lack of awareness about the treatment of crops Low irrigation facilities Use of chemical Fertilizers Limited access to modern farming technology Choose correct option from below: 1 and 2 only 1, 2 and 4 only 1, 3 and 4 only All of the above. Q.19) भारत में कृषि उत्पादन में धीमी वृद्धि का कारण हैं: फसलों के उपचार के बारे में जागरूकता की कमी सिंचाई की निम्न सुविधा रासायनिक उर्वरकों का उपयोग आधुनिक कृषि तकनीक तक सीमित पहुंच नीचे से सही विकल्प चुनें: केवल 1 और 2 केवल 1, 2 और 4 केवल 1, 3 और 4 उपरोक्त सभी। Q.20) Climate change has profound impact on agriculture. It includes: Increase crop growth and crop yields Decrease agriculture yield Rainfed agriculture will be primarily impacted due to rainfall variability Which of the above statement is/are correct? 1 only 1 and 2 only 1 and 3 only All of the above Q.20) जलवायु परिवर्तन का कृषि पर गहरा प्रभाव पड़ा है। उसमे समाविष्ट हैं: फसल की वृद्धि और फसल की पैदावार में वृद्धि कृषि उपज (agriculture yield) में कमी वर्षण भिन्नता (rainfall variability) के कारण वर्षा आधारित कृषि मुख्य रूप से प्रभावित होगी उपरोक्त कथन में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 केवल 1 और 2 केवल 1 और 3 उपरोक्त सभी Q.21) Consider the following statements about Indian Air Quality Interactive Repository (IndAIR)? It is the India’s first web repository, documenting air quality studies done in the last 60 years. It is launched by National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) along with the National Informatics Centre (NIC) Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.21) भारतीय वायु गुणवत्ता इंटरेक्टिव रिपोजिटरी (IndAIR) के बारे में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें? यह पिछले 60 वर्षों में किए गए वायु गुणवत्ता अध्ययन का दस्तावेजीकरण करने वाली भारत की पहली वेब रिपॉजीटरी है। यह राष्ट्रीय पर्यावरण इंजीनियरिंग अनुसंधान संस्थान (NEERI) द्वारा राष्ट्रीय सूचना विज्ञान केंद्र (NIC) के साथ लॉन्च किया गया 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.22) Recently seen in news, Nangrahar is a province of which of the following? Indonesia Myanmar Afghanistan Tanzania Q.22) हाल ही में समाचारों में देखा गया, नंगरहार (Nangrahar) निम्नलिखित में से किसका एक प्रांत है? इंडोनेशिया म्यांमार अफ़ग़ानिस्तान तंजानिया Q.23) Which of the following services are covered under Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme? Pre-school non-formal education Supplementary Nutrition Immunization Health check-up Select the correct answer using the code given below: 1, 2 and 3 only 2, 3 and 4 only 2 and 4 only 1, 2, 3 and 4 Q.23) एकीकृत बाल विकास सेवा (ICDS) योजना के तहत निम्नलिखित में से कौन सी सेवाएं शामिल हैं? स्कूल-पूर्व गैर-औपचारिक शिक्षा पूरक पोषण प्रतिरक्षण (Immunization) स्वास्थ्य जांच नीचे दिए गए कूट का उपयोग करके सही उत्तर चुनें: केवल 1, 2 और 3 केवल 2, 3 और 4 केवल 2 और 4 1, 2, 3 और 4 Q.24) With reference to Dhanush Artillery Gun, which of the following statements is/are correct? It is the first indigenous artillery gun of India. It is the first long-range artillery gun to be produced in India. Select the correct answer using the code given below: 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.24) धनुष तोप (Dhanush Artillery Gun) के संदर्भ में, निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सही है / हैं? यह भारत की पहली स्वदेशी तोप है। यह भारत में निर्मित होने वाली पहली लंबी दूरी की तोप 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.25) Which of the following is the smallest of all rhino species? Black Rhino White Rhino Javan Rhino Sumatran Rhino Q.25) निम्नलिखित में से कौन सभी गेंडों (Rhino) की प्रजातियों में सबसे छोटी है? काला गैंडा सफेद गैंडा जावाई गैंडा सुमात्राई गैंडा Q.26) Which of the following countries took Myanmar to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for committing genocide? Saudi Arabia China Turkey Gambia Q.26) निम्न में से कौन सा देश म्यांमार को नरसंहार के लिए अंतर्राष्ट्रीय न्यायालय (ICJ) में ले गया था? सऊदी अरब चीन तुर्की गाम्बिया Q.27) ‘The rule of negative (or reverse) consensus’ is associated with World Bank World Trade Organization International Solar Alliance BIMSTEC Q.27) ‘नकारात्मक (या रिवर्स) सर्वसम्मति का नियम' (The rule of negative (or reverse) consensus) किससे संबंधित है विश्व बैंक विश्व व्यापार संगठन अंतर्राष्ट्रीय सौर गठबंधन बिम्सटेक Q.28) Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR)’. It is the proportion of high liquid assets set aside to meet short-term obligations. It was prescribed by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS). Select the correct statements 1 Only 2 Only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.28) 'तरलता कवरेज अनुपात (Liquidity Coverage Ratio- LCR)' के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें। यह अल्पकालिक दायित्वों को पूरा करने के लिए अलग सेट की गई उच्च तरल संपत्ति का अनुपात है। यह बैंकिंग पर्यवेक्षण पर बेसल समिति (BCBS) द्वारा निर्धारित किया गया था। सही कथनों का चयन करें केवल 1 केवल 2 1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 Q.29) The term ‘Clawback Mechanism’ was in news associated with Non-Performing Assets EXIM Scrips National Agriculture Market (eNAM) Committee of Creditors (CoC) Q.29) 'क्लॉबैक तंत्र' (Clawback Mechanism) शब्द जो समाचारों में था, किससे संबंधित था गैर-निष्पादनकरी संपत्ति (Non-Performing Assets) एक्जिम स्क्रिप्स (EXIM Scrips) राष्ट्रीय कृषि बाजार (eNAM) लेनदारों की समिति (CoC) Q.30) Which of the following statements is/are correct? Nominal GDP of India is increasing in the last ten years. Nominal GDP Growth Rate is consistently increasing in the last ten years. Select the correct statements 1 Only 2 Only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.30) निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सही है / हैं? भारत की पिछले दस वर्षों में नॉमिनल जीडीपी बढ़ रही है। पिछले दस वर्षों में नॉमिनल जीडीपी विकास दर लगातार बढ़ रही है। 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

Apr 3, 2020 Motivational Articles

NEW INITIATIVE: LOCKDOWN & YOU - Unlock Your Talent & Creativity!

NEW INITIATIVE: LOCKDOWN & YOU - Unlock Your Talent & Creativity! 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. In the current lockdown, we are all limited by the restrictions imposed on moving out, having dinner in restaurants or even visiting a place of worship. It might take a toll on all of us. To enjoy and expect freedom is human but the current milieu doesn’t allow us to enjoy our freedoms. Rather we are learning to repress our emotions and deal with the crisis, one day at a time. But, till what time can we repress our emotions? Can we repress the urge to move out and meet with friends and family for a few more weeks? Can we exert enough self-control to repress our tendency to roam freely on the streets? Well, we have to! There is no other way after all. And who knows if this lockdown gets extended by another week or two! What will happen then? Without being a doomsday predictor, we want you to be ready. Ready for what? Well, be ready to sustain the pain a bit longer. Be ready to sustain more days of confinement. Wherever you are, whatever your condition is and in whichever shape your mood is, be ready to face the crisis for a few more weeks. For this, we have a suggestion for you. Keep your humor intact. Don’t get depressed. Sing, dance or even play musical instruments. Paint, write poems, make beautiful rangolis. Cook something and show your culinary skills to your family. Be creative and find your catharsis in whichever form of creativity you are comfortable with. It will help you go on. You can’t by studying Laxmikant for hours without taking a break. You can’t be cramming up medieval history without wanting to do something interesting. Find that break, express yourself and get going again. We are here to make this process exciting for you. Why don’t you share your moments of catharsis with us? It could be anything- a song, a painting, a poem, a story, a dance performance, and whatnot. There is no limit to creativity. Just unleash and share it with everyone! We are sure about your hidden talents and potential. UPSC is not only about academics but personality. And your personality is shaped by the creativity that you possess. We take this opportunity first and are happy to post this beautiful Story by Atyab Ali Zaidi, our talented and highly popular faculty for Geography. Listen to this light yet satirical literary piece that intends to invoke the emotive debate of man versus nature: 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 We believe that, each one of you has 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! Good times are bound to come. Together we can overcome the crisis! Keep yourself engaged, motivate others through your active participation. It's all about knowing more about yourself right- through this initiative! Remember, IASbaba is always there to help you when needed. We are just a mail/call (hotline) away. All the Best IASbaba Team

Apr 3, 2020 IASbaba's Daily Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 3rd April 2020

IAS UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 3rd April 2020 Archives (PRELIMS + MAINS FOCUS) Geo-fencing app: To Locate quarantine violators Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Science & Technology In News: The application is called COVID-19 Quarantine Alert System (CQAS). CQAS relies on the person’s mobile phone’s cell tower location The app triggers e-mails and SMS alerts to an authorised government agency if a person has jumped quarantine or escaped isolation Department of Telecom (DoT) and C-DOT, in coordination with telecom service providers, have developed this application. Important value additions: The Indian Telegraph Act empowers the government to seek phone data telecom companies – being utilized to track COVID-19 cases (Due process of Law followed) Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) established as registered society in 1984 is an autonomous Telecom R&D centre of DoT, Government of India. Price Monitoring & Resource Unit (PMRU): Set up in Jammu & Kashmir Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Health, Governance In News: Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory become 12th State where the PMRU has been set up by National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) The unit shall be funded by NPPA for its recurring and non-recurring expenses Key takeaways: The PMRU, a registered society, will function under State Drug Controller of Jammu & Kashmir PMRU shall help NPPA and State Drug Controller in ensuring availability and accessibility of medicines at affordable prices. PMRU will collect samples of medicines, collect and analyse data and make reports with respect to availability & over-pricing of medicines for taking action under DPCO It is also expected to organise awareness activities related to affordability of medicines Important value additions: National Pharmaceutical Pricing Policy (NPPP) - governs price control. Drug Price Control Orders (DPCO) – enforces price control. National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) – monitors and controls drug prices. National Pharmaceutical Pricing Policy-2012 - places a regulatory framework for pricing of drugs. AarogyaSetu App: To assess the risk of catching Coronavirus infection Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Science & Technology In News: Objective of App: To enable people to assess themselves the risk of catching the Coronavirus infection Working: The app utilizing Bluetooth technology detects other devices (also having same app) that comes in the proximity of the phone. It then calculates the risk of infection based on sophisticated algorithms and artificial intelligence if any of these contacts is tested positive. The app helps in quick contact tracing if a person is tested positive Developed by public-private collaboration involving multiple stakeholders Privacy Upheld: The personal data collected by the App is encrypted and stays secure on the phone till it is needed for facilitating medical intervention. e-NAM: Features updated in the wake of COVID-19 crisis Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Ecaonomy (Agriculture); Science & Technology In News: Two new features – Warehouse based trading module and FPO Trading module- added on e-NAM platform to reduce the farmer’s need to come to wholesale mandis Important Value Additions e-NAM was launched in 2016 as a pan-India electronic agricultural marketing/trade portal linking APMCs across the States. It is managed by Small Farmers’ Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC) e-NAM provides for contactless remote bidding and mobile-based any time payment for which traders do not need to either visit mandis or banks for the same. Presently, 585 mandis in 16 States and 2 UTs are integrated on e-NAM portal. Miscellaneous Project Praana: Indigenous ventilator prototype developed by IISc In a worst case scenario of COVID-19 crisis, nearly 0.006% of the Indian population (~75,000) will require critical care with access to ventilators Ventilators deliver breaths (oxygen) to a patient who is physically unable to breathe. Challenges to manufacturing ventilators are Limited access to pneumatic and electronic hardware, sensors and actuators from the global marketplace Disrupted global supply chain The ventilator prototype will use materials readily available from India The prototype has mass flow sensors and controllers which accurately tell how much oxygen is flowing and what volume the patient is inhaling in one breath National Monitoring Dashboard for COVID-19 Objective of the dashboard: Monitoring of COVID-19 related grievances on priority basis Developed by Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) of Ministry of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions The portal will be monitored at senior levels in Government on a daily basis (MAINS FOCUS) ECONOMY/ GOVERNANCE Topic: General Studies 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. COVID-19: Opportunity in the crisis The government’s measures to tackle COVID-19 pandemic has been designed to provide immediate relief. Nevertheless, the crisis provides an opportunity to bring in certain reforms that are beneficial to country in the long run. Some of these long term measures suggested by Arvind Subramanian (Former Chief Economic Advisor) are: Revamping Macro-fiscal Framework Fiscal Expenditure in this crisis could entail 4-5% of GDP Therefore, relaxation of FRBM limits (including for States) is advised Union government’s overall deficit could exceed more than 10 per cent Thus, there is a need to overhaul the entire FRBM framework given that the starting point post the crisis will be different. Remake Finance Largescale takeover of bad loans by RBI to support businesses(US Fed model during 2008 financial crisis) Technology-driven lending Model as advocated by Nandan Nilekani – It uses data rather than collateral, allowing nealry 10 million-odd businesses with deep digital footprints (for example, based on GST invoices), to get loans from the ecosystem of new financial players. Complete JAM: Opportunity to fix the last-mile weakness of JAM system – transparency and geographical difficulties in accessing cash To be leveraged for welfare policies and eventually Universal Basic Income Re-shape India Agriculture Creation of pan-Indian market for agriculture across India. Elimination of restrictive legislations like Essential Commodities Act Phasing out of subsidies for fertilizer and instead provide for efficient income transfer scheme (PM-KISAN yojana) to farmers using JAM Make in India Intelligent industrial policy — incentives, regulatory help, trade policy – to provide direction in the changed scenario post crisis Focus on few sectors like pharmaceuticals (Drug Security) Establish migrants as Full citizens Need to move from immobile place-based benefits to mobile person-based benefits using JAM infrastructure Portability of benefits across States. Example: PDS, Ujjwala and Ayushman Bharat. Upgrade Health: Strengthening Disease Surveillance System by Creating an apex institution like the US’ Centers for Disease Control with a network across all the states Primary Public health and early childhood care to be prioritized over tertiary care Build National Solidarity Fund: To help the informal poor Funding can be from Wealth Taxes or elimination of Middle Class Subsidies Conclusion The prerequisites for the success of these actions is cooperation between the Centre and states. India should make use of crisis to bring in structural changes in the system (like we did during the 1991 BOP crisis) Connecting the dots: Why e-NAM has not taken off? Challenges with Central Bank buying off bad loans Internal Migration and its consequence on demand for reservation of locals ENVIRONMENT/ HEALTH Topic: General Studies 3: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Zoonosis: Safe forests, safe people Zoonosis a disease which can be transmitted from animals to humans. Diseases of animal Origin include Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome - from bats and the civet cat Nipah Virus – From bats & pigs Kyasanur Forest Disease – From Hard ticks or from dead monkeys Bird Flu and Swine Flu Ebola HIV COVID-19 These diseases are causing pandemics more often than not in the recent past. Some of the reasons attributed for this are: The destruction of forests has made these animals come into close contact with humans Trapping or farming of wild species by humans has increased their vulnerability to transmission Rising economic activity, such as road building and mining cutting through forests, brings more people in close contact with animals. Increased global trade in wild species – In Wuhan, the epicentre of COVID-19, wolf pups to rats, civets and foxes were traded which could be the reservoir of viruses. Way Ahead Avoid reckless exploitation of environment Maintaining the sanctity of forests: Biodiversity in forests harmlessly retains dangerous viruses and other pathogens among a vast pool of wild animals, away from people. Change in the mind-set: Societies & Governments should stop viewing undisturbed landscapes as an impediment to economic growth. Increased attention from International actors about the dangers of future pandemic– Governments, Civil Society, International Organisations and Businesses. Environmental aspects to be integrated into developmental strategies Administrative Changes Roll back the dilution of the environmental clearance system Decentralisation – Empowering local communities to deal with environmental clearances Empowering Scientific community- Leaving protected areas to scientific experts rather than at the hands of bureaucracy Creating awareness among the public Common man should be made aware of that environmental protection confers health protection (that is already backed by scientific evidence) Conclusion Pristine forests with diverse species keep viruses virtually bottled up, out of man’s way. They should be left undisturbed. Connecting the dots: Impact of crisis caused by COVID-19 disease (having animal source ) on food habits US withdrawal from Paris Climate Deal – Will COVID-19 crisis create a rethink on US part? (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 AarogyaSetu App It is developed by NASSCOM It will enable people to assess themselves the risk of catching the Coronavirus infection 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 about e-NAM It is an online agricultural trading platform managed by Small Farmers’ Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC) All Agricultural Marketing Produce Committees (APMC) in India have been linked in this platform Which of the above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q 3. Project Praana recently seen in news is related to Ensuring Clean drinking water Development of Indigenous ventilators Tracking COVID-19 cases None of the above Q 4. Consider the following statements about Price Monitoring & Resource Unit (PMRU) It was recently set up in Jammu & Kashmir It helps authorities in checking overpricing and addressing local issues of shortages/hoarding in the current situation when country is fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. Which of the above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 ANSWERS FOR 1st April 2020 TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE (TYK) 1 C 2 A 3 C 4 C Must Read About SC order on migrant labours: The Indian Express About calibrated approach to ending Lockdown: The Indian Express About COVID-19 and private sector support: The Hindu

Apr 3, 2020 IASbaba's Monthly Current Affairs Magazine

IAS UPSC Current Affairs Magazine MARCH 2020

IAS UPSC Current Affairs Magazine MARCH 2020 ARCHIVES Hello Friends, This is the 58th edition of IASbaba’s Current Affairs Monthly Magazine. Current Affairs for UPSC Civil Services Examination is an important factor in this preparation. An effort towards making your Current Affairs for IAS UPSC Preparation qualitative. We hope you make the best use of it! This edition covers all important current affairs issues that were in news for the month of MARCH 2020. DOWNLOAD THE MAGAZINE- CLICK HERE Mohan Sir, Founder of IASbaba Live on YouTube on 8th April 2020 from 7.30 pm – 8 pm

Apr 3, 2020 Important Articles

Mohan Sir, Founder of IASbaba Live on YouTube on 8th April 2020 from 7.30 pm – 8 pm

Mohan Sir, Founder of IASbaba Live on YouTube on 8th April 2020 from 7.30 pm – 8pm Dear Students, With an overwhelming response from our students and our regular followers, Hotline and #ASKBABA is making a lot of news these days among the student community! Hotline and #ASKBABA option is provided, wherein any UPSC Aspirant can get in touch with the Founders and Core Team of IASbaba on telephone regarding ‘any queries’ related to UPSC preparation. It’s been only 4 days (2 hours/day) since we launched our Hotline initiative; we have spoken to (over phone) 320+ students Pan India (around 24 States). We have tried our best to answer all the queries/doubts put forth by our students. Infact, we enjoyed interacting with all of you. There were mutual learnings as well. With #ASKBABA, which is the most trending hashtag on our website now, we are able to clear all the subject specific-doubts on our 60 Day Post of our students. Continuing with our effort of guiding students in the time of need, Mohan Sir (Founder of IASbaba) is coming LIVE on YouTube on 8th April, 2020 from 7.30pm -8pm (30 minutes). How to make the best use of this LIVE Session? Post your queries with the #ASKBABA. In the first 20 minutes, the questions with the most number of upvotes on the disqus comment will be picked up and answered. In the next 10 minutes, Live questions posted on the YouTube chat will be answered. The time duration of this session can get extended based on the questions posted/asked. Students can post ‘any query’ related to UPSC Preparation Strategy like planning, how to read, revision or any other difficulties you come across when you are preparing for the exam. Please note that, subject- specific doubts will be answered ONLY on the 60 day post with the #ASKBABA. There is NO REGISTRATION required. Link will be updated here in a day or two, by clicking on that you can join Mohan Sir LIVE on YouTube! Link -> to be Updated soon!! We are happy to do our bit; guiding you through this uncertain phase. As Mentors, this is the least we can do from our team. Infact, we enjoyed interacting with all of you since last 4 days. Looking forward for more such productive interactions and mutual learnings! See you on 8th April @ 7.30 pm. Stay Tuned! Now, you can start sharing your questions/queries/doubts with #ASKBABA (related to UPSC Preparation) in disqus comment box below and Upvoting can follow. Remember maximum upvotes will be given priority. Thank You IASbaba

Apr 3, 2020 60 DAYS PROGRAMME-PRELIMS 2020

IASbaba’s 60 Day Plan [Day - 29]- IAS Prelims Test Series 2020 Science and technology & CURRENT AFFAIRS

ARCHIVES OF 60 DAY PLAN Dear Students, The 60 Days Training has finally begun:) DAY 29 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) Pegasus was seen recently in news. Which of the following describes its nature as a cybersecurity threat? Trojan Ransomware Spyware Phishing Q.1) पेगासस (Pegasus) को हाल ही में समाचारों में देखा गया था। निम्नलिखित में से कौन इसकी प्रकृति को साइबर सुरक्षा खतरे के रूप में वर्णित करता है? ट्रोजन रैंसमवेयर स्पाइवेयर फिशिंग (Phishing) Q.2) Which of the following statements are correct regarding Distributed Denial of Service attacks? It is a malware which creates a botnet and use that to ping a server at the same time. It corrupts all the files linked with a server and deletes them from the device. It overburdens a server and leads to its crashing. Select the code from following: 1 and 2 2 and 3 1 and 3 All of the above Q.2) डिस्ट्रिब्यूटेड डिनायल ऑफ़ सर्विस (Distributed Denial of Service) हमलों के बारे में निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सही है? यह एक मैलवेयर है जो एक बोटनेट (botnet) बनाता है तथा उसी समय इसे एक सर्वर को सूचित करने के लिए उपयोग करता है। यह सर्वर से जुड़ी सभी फाइलों को नष्ट कर देता है तथा उन्हें डिवाइस से हटा देता है। यह एक सर्वर पर अत्यधिक भार डालता है तथा इसके क्षतिग्रस्त होने की ओर जाता है। निम्नलिखित में से कूट का चयन करें: 1 और 2 2 और 3 1 और 3 उपरोक्त सभी Q.3) ‘Broadband Readiness Index for States’ will be released by which of the organisation? Niti Aayog Department of telecommunication Ministry in home affair in association with International Telecommunication Union. NASSCOM Q.3) ‘राज्यों के लिए ब्रॉडबैंड तैयारी सूचकांक’ (Broadband Readiness Index for States) किस संगठन द्वारा जारी किया जाता है? नीति आयोग दूरसंचार विभाग अंतर्राष्ट्रीय दूरसंचार संघ के सहयोग से गृह मंत्रालय। नासकॉम Q.4) Consider the following pair – Index Releasing authority 1. ICT Development Index OECD 2. The Global Cyber Security Index International Telecommunication Union 3. Global Information Technology Report World Bank 4. Network Readiness Index World Economic Forum Which of the above pair/pairs have been correctly matched? 1 and 2 only 1, 2 and 4 only 2 and 4 only 2, 3 and 4 only Q.4) निम्नलिखित युग्मों पर विचार करें - सूचकांक जारी करने वाली संस्था 1. आईसीटी विकास सूचकांक ओईसीडी (OECD) 2. वैश्विक साइबर सुरक्षा सूचकांक अंतर्राष्ट्रीय दूरसंचार संघ 3. वैश्विक सूचना प्रौद्योगिकी रिपोर्ट विश्व बैंक 4. नेटवर्क तैयारी सूचकांक (Network Readiness Index) विश्व आर्थिक मंच उपरोक्त युग्मों में से कौन सा सही ढंग से सुमेलित है? केवल 1 और 2 केवल 1, 2 और 4 केवल 2 और 4 केवल 2, 3 और 4 Q.5) Which of the following describes the ‘Wi-Fi calling’, a new concept in communication technology? Use of Wi-Fi router to directly make voice calls. Integration of Wi-Fi Network with the concept of Internet of Things. Use of high speed Internet connection to make and receive voice calls without using an app. Expansion of public Wi-Fi to all public places. Q.5) निम्नलिखित में से कौन ‘वाई-फाई कॉलिंग’ (Wi-Fi calling), संचार प्रौद्योगिकी में एक नई अवधारणा, का वर्णन करता है? वॉयस कॉल को सीधे करने के लिए वाई-फाई राउटर का उपयोग। इंटरनेट ऑफ थिंग्स की अवधारणा के साथ वाई-फाई नेटवर्क का एकीकरण। ऐप का उपयोग किए बिना वॉयस कॉल करने और प्राप्त करने के लिए उच्च गति इंटरनेट कनेक्शन का उपयोग। सभी सार्वजनिक स्थानों पर सार्वजनिक वाई-फाई का विस्तार। Q.6) Consider the following statements regarding Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) – It will be set up under the newly created Cyber and Information Security (CIS) division of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. The body will have power of surveillance of individual and institutions, subjected to the approval of cabinet secretary. It has been created under Information Technology Act, 2000 Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 3 only None of the above Q.6) भारतीय साइबर अपराध समन्वय केंद्र (I4C) के बारे में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें - यह इलेक्ट्रॉनिक्स और सूचना प्रौद्योगिकी मंत्रालय के नव निर्मित साइबर और सूचना सुरक्षा (CIS) प्रभाग के अंतर्गत स्थापित किया जाएगा। कैबिनेट सचिव के अनुमोदन के अधीन निकाय के पास व्यक्तिगत और संस्थानों की निगरानी की शक्ति होगी। यह सूचना प्रौद्योगिकी अधिनियम, 2000 के तहत बनाया गया है ऊपर दिए गए कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 और 2 केवल 2 और 3 केवल 3 इनमें से कोई भी नहीं Q.7) Which of the following statements most appropriately describes Quantum supremacy? Explanation of physical phenomenon through quantum mechanics that otherwise cannot be done by classical mechanics. Supremacy in financial sector due to fast communication bus. Cyber capability, both offensive and defensive, of a nation. Demonstrating that a quantum device can solve a problem that classical computers practically cannot. Q.7) निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन क्वांटम वर्चस्व (Quantum supremacy) का वर्णन करता है? क्वांटम यांत्रिकी के माध्यम से भौतिक घटना का स्पष्टीकरण जो अन्यथा क्लासिकल यांत्रिकी द्वारा नहीं किया जा सकता है। तीव्र संचार बस (communication bus) के कारण वित्तीय क्षेत्र में वर्चस्व। एक राष्ट्र की साइबर क्षमता, जिसमें आक्रामक और रक्षात्मक, दोनों शामिल हैं। यह प्रदर्शित करना कि एक क्वांटम डिवाइस एक समस्या को हल कर सकती है, जो क्लासिकल कंप्यूटर व्यावहारिक रूप से नहीं कर सकते हैं। Q.8) Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding quantum computers? They do not follow classical physics like Newton’s laws of motion. It was posited by Richard Feynman ‘Mission on Quantum computing’ under the ‘National Supercomputing Mission’ is led by Centre for Development of Advanced Computing, IISc and Department of Science and Technology (DST). Select the correct option – 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 3 only Q.8) क्वांटम कंप्यूटरों के बारे में निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन गलत है? वे न्यूटन के गति के नियमों जैसी क्लासिकल भौतिकी का पालन नहीं करते हैं। यह रिचर्ड फेनमैन द्वारा प्रस्तुत किया गया था ‘मिशन ऑन क्वांटम कंप्यूटिंग’ ‘नेशनल सुपरकंप्यूटिंग मिशन’ का नेतृत्व सेंटर फॉर डेवलपमेंट ऑफ़ एडवांस्ड कंप्यूटिंग, IISc तथा विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकी विभाग (DST) द्वारा किया गया है। सही विकल्प का चयन करें - केवल 2 केवल 2 और 3 केवल 1 और 3 केवल 3 Q.9) Consider the following statements regarding ‘Open Application programming interfaces – They provide an open architecture, allowing anyone to access data and functionality without any association with the API providers. Government of India has open API policy for programmes like Aadhaar, eKYC, eSign, and Unified Payments Interface (UPI). Select the correct answer using the code given below: 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.9) ओपन एप्लीकेशन प्रोग्रामिंग इंटरफेस (Open Application programming interfaces) के बारे में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें - वे एक खुली अवसंरचना प्रदान करते हैं, जिससे किसी को भी एपीआई प्रदाताओं के साथ किसी भी सहयोग के बिना डेटा और कार्यक्षमता का उपयोग करने की अनुमति मिलती है। भारत सरकार के पास आधार, eKYC, eSign, और यूनिफाइड पेमेंट्स इंटरफेस (UPI) जैसे कार्यक्रमों के लिए खुली एपीआई नीति 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 is/are statutory body formed under Information Technology act, 2000? National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre Indian Computer Emergency Response Team – Cert-In Data Security Council of India Select the correct option – 2 only 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only All of the above Q.10) सूचना प्रौद्योगिकी अधिनियम, 2000 के तहत निम्नलिखित में से कौन से सांविधिक निकाय हैं? नेशनल क्रिटिकल इंफॉर्मेशन इंफ्रास्ट्रक्चर प्रोटेक्शन सेंटर भारतीय कंप्यूटर आपातकालीन प्रतिक्रिया दल - Cert-In भारतीय डाटा सुरक्षा परिषद सही विकल्प का चयन करें - केवल 2 केवल 1 और 2 केवल 2 और 3 उपरोक्त सभी Q.11) Lithium-ion battery is emerging as a promising technology for batteries. In this regard consider the following statements: Lithium-ion batteries can handle hundreds of charge/discharge cycles. Self-discharge is less than half compared to nickel-cadmium. Faultily designed lithium-ion battery can turn into a miniature bomb. India imports around 60% of Lithium-ion batteries from South America. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 only 1, 2 and 3 only 1, 3 and 4 only All of the above Q.11) लिथियम-आयन बैटरी, बैटरियों के लिए एक आशाजनक तकनीक के रूप में उभर रही है। इस संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: लिथियम आयन बैटरी सैकड़ों चार्ज / डिस्चार्ज चक्र को संभाल सकती हैं। निकल-कैडमियम की तुलना में सेल्फ-डिस्चार्ज गति आधे से कम है। दोषपूर्ण रूप से डिज़ाइन की गई लिथियम-आयन बैटरी एक सूक्ष्म बम में बदल सकती है। भारत दक्षिण अमेरिका से लगभग 60% लिथियम आयन बैटरी आयात करता है। ऊपर दिए गए कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 और 2 केवल 1, 2 और 3 केवल 1, 3 और 4 उपरोक्त सभी Q.12) Which of the following is correct regarding DNA Data storage technology? The Personal Data Protection Bill, 2018 will legalise its use. CSIR has developed a prototype and dedicated it to the nation. Use of DNA to store data as alternate data storage to binary data storage History of genetic disorder in human beings can be traced using this technology Q.12) डीएनए डेटा भंडारण तकनीक (DNA Data storage technology) के संबंध में निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा सही है? व्यक्तिगत डेटा संरक्षण बिल, 2018 इसके उपयोग को वैध करेगा। CSIR ने एक प्रोटोटाइप विकसित किया है तथा इसे राष्ट्र को समर्पित किया है। द्विआधारी (binary) डेटा भंडारण के लिए वैकल्पिक डेटा भंडारण के रूप में डेटा को स्टोर करने के लिए डीएनए का उपयोग करना इस तकनीक का उपयोग करके मानव में आनुवंशिक विकार के इतिहास का पता लगाया जा सकता है Q.13) Consider the following statements – ‘Paris Call’ is an intergovernmental agreement on ‘Trust and Security in Cyberspace’. Cybersecurity Tech Accord is agreement among private tech companies. Select the correct option – 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.13) निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें - 'पेरिस कॉल' 'साइबरस्पेस में विश्वास और सुरक्षा' पर एक अंतर-सरकारी समझौता है। निजी तकनीकी कंपनियों के बीच साइबर सुरक्षा टेक एकॉर्ड (Cybersecurity Tech Accord) एक समझौता है। सही विकल्प का चयन करें - केवल 1 केवल 2 1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 Q.14) Consider the following statements regarding National Supercomputing Mission – It is jointly steered by MEITY and Department of Science and Technology (DST). The mission was started during the tenure of Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. So far 70 supercomputers have been integrated into the National Knowledge Network. Select the correct option – 1 and 2 only 1 only 1 and 3 only All of the above Q.14) राष्ट्रीय सुपरकंप्यूटिंग मिशन (National Supercomputing Mission) के बारे में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें - यह संयुक्त रूप से MEITY तथा विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकी विभाग (DST) द्वारा संचालित है। मिशन की शुरुआत प्रधानमंत्री राजीव गांधी के कार्यकाल के दौरान की गई थी। अब तक 70 सुपर कंप्यूटरों को राष्ट्रीय ज्ञान नेटवर्क में एकीकृत किया गया है। सही विकल्प का चयन करें - केवल 1 और 2 केवल 1 केवल 1 और 3 उपरोक्त सभी Q.15) Which of the following statements regarding ‘Quantum Dots’ are correct? Quantum dots display unique electronic properties, intermediate between those of bulk semiconductors and discrete molecules. They can be made to emit or absorb specific wavelengths of light by controlling their size. They are nontoxic and can be injected in the blood stream and help in detecting the cancer cells present in body by illuminating them under an MRI. Select the code from following 1 and 2 2 and 3 1 and 3 All of the above Q.15) 'क्वांटम डॉट्स' (Quantum Dots) के संबंध में निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सही है? क्वांटम डॉट्स अद्वितीय इलेक्ट्रॉनिक गुणों को प्रदर्शित करते हैं, जो अर्धचालकों और असतत अणुओं के बीच मध्यवर्ती होते हैं। वे अपने आकार को नियंत्रित करके प्रकाश की विशिष्ट तरंग दैर्ध्य का उत्सर्जन या अवशोषित करने के लिए बनाए जा सकते हैं। वे गैर-विषैले होते हैं और उन्हें रक्त प्रवाह में इंजेक्ट किया जा सकता है तथा एक एमआरआई के अंतर्गत उन्हें प्रकाशित करके शरीर में मौजूद कैंसर कोशिकाओं का पता लगाने में मदद करता है। निम्नलिखित से कूट का चयन करें 1 और 2 2 और 3 1 और 3 उपरोक्त सभी Q.16) 5G is a wireless communication technology and the next generation mobile networks technology after 4G LTE networks. Which of the following statements regarding 5G technology are correct? It will provide 100 times more peak speed as compared to 4G. The speed provided by 5G will be faster than current broadband cable network. It will be able to support large number of interconnected devices making internet of things successful. Select the code from following: 1 and 2 2 and 3 1 and 3 All of the above Q.16) 5G एक वायरलेस संचार प्रौद्योगिकी और 4 जी एलटीई नेटवर्क के बाद अगली पीढ़ी की मोबाइल नेटवर्क प्रौद्योगिकी है। 5G तकनीक के संबंध में निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सही है? यह 4G की तुलना में 100 गुना अधिक उच्चतम गति प्रदान करेगी। 5G द्वारा प्रदान की जाने वाली गति वर्तमान ब्रॉडबैंड केबल नेटवर्क से तेज होगी। यह बड़ी संख्या में इंटरकनेक्टेड उपकरणों का समर्थन करने में सक्षम होगा जो इंटरनेट ऑफ़ थिंग्स को सफल बना रहा है। निम्नलिखित में से सही कूट का चयन करें: 1 और 2 2 और 3 1 और 3 उपरोक्त सभी Q.17) Consider the following statements regarding ‘Cyber Surakshit Bharat’ Initiative: It has been launched by Ministry of Home Affairs with National e – Governance Division and Industry Partners. Cyber Surakshit Bharat will be operated on the three principles of Awareness, Education and Enablement. Cyber Surakshit Bharat is a public-private partnership and will leverage the expertise of the IT industry in cybersecurity. Which of the above statements are correct? 1 and 2 2 and 3 1 and 3 All of the above Q.17) 'साइबर सुरक्षित भारत' (Cyber Surakshit Bharat) पहल के बारे में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: इसे गृह मंत्रालय ने राष्ट्रीय ई-गवर्नेंस विभाग और औद्योगिक सहभागियों के साथ आरंभ किया है। साइबर सुरक्षित भारत को जागरूकता, शिक्षा और सक्षमता के तीन सिद्धांतों पर संचालित किया जाएगा। साइबर सुरक्षित भारत एक सार्वजनिक-निजी भागीदारी है तथा साइबर सुरक्षा में आईटी उद्योग की विशेषज्ञता का लाभ उठाएगा। उपरोक्त कथनों में से कौन सा सही हैं? 1 और 2 2 और 3 1 और 3 उपरोक्त सभी Q.18) Consider the following statements: TRAI is the authority to decide on matter of net-neutrality in India. Reserve price, the highest price cap that is placed over spectrum above which it cannot be sold, is recommended by TRAI. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.18) निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: TRAI भारत में नेट-न्यूट्रलिटी के मामले पर निर्णय लेने के लिए अधिकृत है। आरक्षित मूल्य (Reserve price), उच्चतम मूल्य सीमा जो कि स्पेक्ट्रम के ऊपर रखी गई है, जिससे ऊपर इसे बेचा नहीं जा सकता है, ट्राई द्वारा अनुशंसित 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.19) Which of the following statements are correct regarding RFID tags? These tags contain electronically stored information. Like a barcode, the tag should be within the line of sight of the reader RFID provides a way for organizations to identify and manage stock, tools and equipment (asset tracking), etc. without manual data entry. Select the code from following: 1,2 and 3 2 and 3 1 and 3 1 and 2 Q.19) आरएफआईडी टैग (RFID tags) के बारे में, निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सही है? इन टैगों में इलेक्ट्रॉनिक रूप से संग्रहीत जानकारी होती है। बारकोड की तरह, टैग रीडर की दृष्टि की रेखा (line of sight) के भीतर होना चाहिए आरएफआईडी संगठनों को मैनुअल डेटा प्रविष्टि के बिना स्टॉक, टूल और उपकरण (संपत्ति ट्रैकिंग) आदि की पहचान करने और प्रबंधित करने का एक तरीका प्रदान करता है। निम्नलिखित में से कूट का चयन करें: 1, 2 और 3 2 और 3 1 और 3 1 और 2 Q.20) With the boom of the bitcoin – a variety of cryptocurrency – the blockchain technology has come into prominence. What does this technology promise to do, even though it is still in its infancy? Help facilitate secure, online transactions in a decentralized way Keep out malware Connect servers with common reasons for existence, remotely All of the above Q.20) एक प्रकार की क्रिप्टोकरेंसी, बिटकॉइन की उछाल के साथ - ब्लॉकचेन तकनीक प्रमुखता में आ गई है। यह तकनीक अभी भी अपनी प्रारंभिक अवस्था में होने के बावजूद क्या करने का वादा करती है? विकेंद्रीकृत तरीके से सुरक्षित, ऑनलाइन लेनदेन को सुविधाजनक बनाने में मदद करेगी मैलवेयर को बाहर रखेगी दूरस्थ क्षेत्रों से, अस्तित्व के लिए सामान्य कारणों के साथ सर्वर कनेक्ट करेगी उपरोक्त सभी Q.21) ‘Make in India Mittelstand’ (MIIM) Programme aims to facilitate investment in India by which of the following? France Germany Netherland United Kingdom Q.21) ‘मेक इन इंडिया मित्तलस्टैंड’(Make in India Mittelstand- MIIM) कार्यक्रम का उद्देश्य निम्नलिखित में से किसके द्वारा भारत में निवेश की सुविधा प्रदान करना है? फ्रांस जर्मनी नीदरलैंड यूनाइटेड किंगडम Q.22) Consider the following pairs: Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) systems of India State 1. Koraput Sikkim 2. Pampore Uttarakhand 3. Kuttanad Kerala Which of the pairs given above are incorrectly matched? 1 and 2 only 1 only 2 and 3 only 3 only Q.22) निम्नलिखित युग्मों पर विचार करें: भारत की वैश्विक स्तर पर महत्वपूर्ण कृषि विरासत प्रणाली (GIAHS) राज्य 1. कोरापुट सिक्किम 2. पंपोर उत्तराखंड 3. कुट्टनाड केरल ऊपर दी गई कौन सी जोड़ी गलत तरीके से मेल खाती है? केवल 1 और 2 केवल 1 केवल 2 और 3 केवल 3 Q.23) As per the Indian State of Forest Report (ISFR), 2019 which of the following statements is/are correct? India’s forest cover is about 24 percent of its total geographic area. Karnataka saw the highest increase in forest cover among the other States compared to last assessment. The forest cover in the North Eastern region increased marginally. Select the correct answer using the code given below: 1 and 2 only 2 only 1 and 3 only 2 and 3 only Q.23) भारतीय वन रिपोर्ट (ISFR), 2019 के अनुसार, निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सही है / हैं? भारत का वन आवरण उसके कुल भौगोलिक क्षेत्र का लगभग 24 प्रतिशत है। कर्नाटक ने पिछले आकलन की तुलना में अन्य राज्यों में वन आवरण में सबसे अधिक वृद्धि देखी है। उत्तर पूर्वी क्षेत्र में वन आवरण में मामूली वृद्धि हुई है। नीचे दिए गए कूट का उपयोग करके सही उत्तर चुनें: केवल 1 और 2 केवल 2 केवल 1 और 3 केवल 2 और 3 Q.24) The term ‘Arrokoth’ seen in news is related with Cyber Physical System Particle Physics Kuiper Belt Flyby Object Human Genome Project Q.24) समाचारों में देखा गया शब्द 'अरोकोथ' (Arrokoth) किससे संबंधित है? साइबर भौतिकी प्रणाली कण भौतिकी (Particle Physics) क्विपर बेल्ट फ्लाईबी ऑब्जेक्ट (Kuiper Belt Flyby Object) मानव जीनोम परियोजना Q.25) Consider the following statements about innovation for Defence Excellence (iDEX) initiative: iDEX is an ecosystem to foster innovation and indigenous technology development in Defence and Aerospace. iDEX will be funded and managed by a Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.25) रक्षा उत्कृष्टता के लिए नवाचार (iDEX) पहल के बारे में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: iDEX रक्षा और एयरोस्पेस में नवाचार और स्वदेशी प्रौद्योगिकी विकास को बढ़ावा देने के लिए एक पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र है। iDEX को रक्षा अनुसंधान और विकास संगठन (DRDO) द्वारा वित्त पोषित और प्रबंधित किया जाएगा। 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) The ‘Dampier-Hodges Line’ is associated with which of the following regions? Western Ghats Aravallis Sundarbans Konkan Coast Q.26) ‘डैम्पियर-होजेस रेखा’ (Dampier-Hodges Line) निम्नलिखित में से किस क्षेत्र से संबंधित है? पश्चिमी घाट अरावली सुंदरवन कोंकण तट Q.27) Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched? Sasthamkotta Lake – Kerala Kanjli Wetland – Uttarakhand Surinsar-Mansar Lakes – Punjab Select the correct code: 1 Only 1 and 2 2 and 3 1, 2 and 3 Q.27) निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा युग्म सही रूप से सुमेलित है / हैं? सस्तमकोट्टा झील - केरल कांजली आद्रभूमि - उत्तराखंड सुरिनसर-मानसर झीलें - पंजाब सही कूट का चयन करें: केवल 1 1 और 2 2 और 3 1, 2 और 3 Q.28) The ‘Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)’ is under the aegis of Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Ministry of Commerce and Industry Ministry of Science and Technology Ministry of Jal Shakti Q.28) ‘भारतीय मानक ब्यूरो (BIS)' किसके तत्वावधान में है उपभोक्ता मामले, खाद्य और सार्वजनिक वितरण मंत्रालय वाणिज्य और उद्योग मंत्रालय विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकी मंत्रालय जल शक्ति मंत्रालय Q.29) Which of the following are surveillance acts of India? Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000 Central Bureau of Investigation Act, 1965 Select the correct code: 1 and 2 2 Only 1 and 3 1, 2 and 3 Q.29) निम्नलिखित में से कौन भारत के निगरानी अधिनियम (surveillance acts) हैं? भारतीय टेलीग्राफ अधिनियम, 1885, सूचना प्रौद्योगिकी (आईटी) अधिनियम, 2000 केंद्रीय जांच ब्यूरो अधिनियम, 1965 सही कूट का चयन करें: 1 और 2 केवल 2 1 और 3 1, 2 और 3 Q.30) India has Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with Japan USA South Korea Select the correct code: 1 and 2 2 and 3 1 and 3 None of the above Q.30) भारत का किसके साथ मुक्त व्यापार समझौता (एफटीए) है जापान अमेरीका दक्षिण कोरिया सही कूट का चयन करें: 1 और 2 2 और 3 1 और 3 इनमें से कोई भी नहीं 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 All the Best! IASbaba

Apr 2, 2020 IASbaba's Daily Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 2nd April 2020

IAS UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 2nd April 2020 Archives (PRELIMS + MAINS FOCUS) Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Adaptation of State Laws) Order, 2020 Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II - Polity and Governance In News: The Central government passed Jammu And Kashmir Reorganisation (Adaptation of State Laws) Order, 2020 recently. Key takeaways: The order defined new domicile rule for Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) according to which a person residing in J&K for at least 15 years will now be eligible to be a domicile of the Union Territory. If a person has studied for a period of 7 years and appeared in class 10th or 12th examination in an educational institution located in the UT of J&K will also be considered as the domicile of the UT. Tehsildar shall be the competent authority for issuing the domicile certificate, as opposed to Deputy Commissioner. Section 5-A states that no person shall be eligible for appointment to a post carrying a pay scale for not more than level 4 unless he is a domicile of UT of J&K. Through the same order, the Centre has repealed the J&K Civil Services (Special Provisions) Act. Important value additions: The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 It is an act of the Parliament of India. It contains provisions to reconstitute the Indian-administered state of Jammu and Kashmir, into two Indian-administered union territories, one to be called Jammu and Kashmir, and the other Ladakh. Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Image source: Click herel Ways and Means Advances (WMA) reviewed: RBI reviewed its limits Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III - Economy In News: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reviewed the Limits of Way and Means Advances for Center and States/UTs. Key takeaways: For central Government: Recently, The Government of India increased the ceiling on WMA with RBI by 60% to Rs 1.20 lakh crore (from Rs 75,000 crore last year) to tide over the cash flow mismatch in FY21 expected from higher spending to combat the spread of COVID-19. For States/UTs: RBI had constituted an Advisory Committee (Chairman: Shri Sudhir Shrivastava) to review the WMA limits for States/UTs. Meanwhile, it has been decided to increase their WMA limit by 30%. Important value additions: Under Section 17(5) of RBI Act, 1934, the RBI provides Ways and Means Advances (WMA) to the central and State/UT governments. It is a temporary liquidity arrangement with the central bank. It enables the centre and the states to borrow money up to 90 days from the RBI to tide over their liquidity mismatch between its inflow of revenues and outflow of expenditure. A higher limit would provide the government flexibility to raise funds from RBI without borrowing them from the market. WMA is not a security as it is not tradable. Interest rate for WMA is currently charged at the repo rate. The limits for WMA are mutually decided by the RBI and the Government of India. Taxation and Other Laws (Relaxation of Certain Provisions) Ordinance, 2020 Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III - Economy In News: The Government of India promulgated the Taxation and Other Laws (Relaxation of Certain Provisions) Ordinance, 2020. It was done to bring into effect various tax compliance related measures announced in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. Key takeaways: Time limits related to direct and indirect tax filings, passing of order or issuance of notice by tax authorities have been extended to June 30. Taxpayers can also avail the Sabka Vishwas Legal Dispute Resolution Scheme 2019 till June 30, giving more time to settle their indirect tax disputes. Donations made to PM Cares fund will be 100% exempted of the income tax. The limit on deduction of 10% of gross income shall also not be applicable for such donations. Important value additions: Sabka Vishwas Legal Dispute Resolution Scheme The aim of Sabka Vishwas (Legacy Dispute Resolution) Scheme, 2019 is to help taxpayers, including small taxpayers, in clearing the baggage of disputes under legacy taxes (Service Tax and Central Excise), which are subsumed in Goods and Service Tax. Medical Devices Notified as Drugs Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II - Health In News: With effect from 1st April, 2020, all Medical Devices shall be regulated by the Government as Drugs for quality control and price monitoring. Key takeaways: The Maximum Retail Prices (MPRs) of all the Medical Devices would be monitored by the Government under the provisions of Para 20(1) of the Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013. This will ensure that no manufacturer/importer increases the MRP of a drug more than 10% of MRP during preceding 12 months, failing which penalty shall be imposed. Important value additions: National Pharmaceutical Pricing Policy (NPPP) - governs price control. Drug Price Control Orders (DPCO) – enforces price control. National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) – monitors and controls drug prices. National Pharmaceutical Pricing Policy-2012 - places a regulatory framework for pricing of drugs. Miscellaneous Azithromycin -Hydroxychloroquine Combination The Union Health Ministry has allowed the use of Hydroxychloroquine in combination with Azithromycin under severe conditions. The earlier guidelines which included use of Anti-HIV drugs Ritonavir-Lopinavir in high risk patients, now stand repealed. Azithromycin is commonly used as an antibiotic. Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is used in treatment of autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. It is also used in treating malaria. The azithromycin-hydroxychloroquine combination is part of an upcoming multi-country trial anchored by the World Health Organization to against COVID-19. Natuna Islands Natuna Islands are within Indonesia’s exclusive economic zone but are also claimed by China. Recently, China has sparked a major maritime confrontation with Indonesia near the South China Sea by entering waters along with dozens of Chinese fishing vessels. Medical Devices Notified as Drugs Image source: Click here (MAINS FOCUS) ECONOMY/ SECURITY Topic: General Studies 3: Indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Security challenges Indian defence Trade: Still no bullseye, in volume and value India’s defence sector has been largely dependent on foreign imports that is not in the long term Security interest of the Nation. However, the trend has been changing in recent times. During 2009-18, Indian defence imports reduced even as exports increased as per study by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute Do You Know? India has four companies among the top 100 biggest arms producers of the world –Indian Ordnance Factories, HAL, BEL and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL). In 2017-18 and 2018-19, exports have increased from ₹7,500 crores to ₹11,000 crores, representing a 40% rise. SMEs until 2016 accounted for a 17.5% share of the Indian defence market. Reasons for India’s reduced imports: Make in India initiative Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) of 2016 lays out measures necessary for building India’s defence Industry A new category called ‘Buy Indian Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured’ (IDDM) was created under DPP-2016 which was given highest preference in defence procurement. For imported defence goods, its Components & service parts from Indian enterprises (private & public sector) have been prioritised by the government Simplifying “Make” procedures especially for MSMEs to encourage indigenous defence production Technology Transfer: Relaxed norms that makes private partners eligible for technology transfers so as to boost their capabilities. Outcome: In 2018-19, the three armed services sourced 54% of their defence equipment from Indian industry for their combined capital and revenue expenditures Reducing the size (or cancellation) of defence contracts by government has led to significant reduction of import bill Acquisition of Rafale jets reduced from 126 aircrafts to 36 aircrafts Cancellation of Indo-Russian joint venture for development of Su-57 stealth Fighter Aircraft Delays in supplying equipment by vendors also led to falling imports. Example: T-90 battle tanks & Su-30 combat aircraft from Russia; Submarines from France Reasons for rise of defence exports Removal of export barrier: Government has removed several products that were earlier restricted from exports Easing regulations: Government dispensed with the No Objection Certificate (NOC) under the DPP that restricted exports of aerospace products & several dual-use items Areas that need action by government: India’s defence production is largely driven by Public Sector (no Indian private player in top 100 arms producer of world) India’s defence model tends to create disincentives for the private sector – Despite “Make in India”, Defence-PSUs are privileged over private industry Inadequate R&D in defence sector (both Public & Private sector) Export of ammunition and arms still remain low (bulk of India’s major defence exports are Small naval crafts) Small contribution to overall trade: Defence-related exports for 2017-18 and 2018-19 were 0.8% and 0.73% of the total trade, respectively, which needs to be substantially increased Connecting the dots: Foundational defence agreements signed between India and USA – its impact on India’s indigenisation efforts ECONOMY/ GOVERNANCE Topic: General Studies 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Planning institution: Need to Think national and act local In the event of crisis created by the pandemic, an all-round plan for recovery is much needed. However, there is a general criticism that Planning bodies (Erstwhile Planning Commission and present NITI Aayog) has failed to produce all-round development of India’s economy. Some of the drawbacks/criticisms of National Planning Body Short-termism in policymaking: In electoral democracies like India, governments change in shorter spans whereas national plans need consistent action over decades. The disruption caused due to absence of long-term planning is not faced in the case of China, that has been one of the reason for its rapid rise. Compromised Independence: Lack of constitutional status makes the planning body bend to the will of elected governments thus derailing long term plans Failure to address the constitutional relationship between the States and Centre - States who are self-sufficient have often questioned the value of guidance (one-size-fits-all approach) from National planning bodies Failure to synergise with Finance Commission that determines the fund allocation of central resources amongst States. Lack of Holistic plans/policies: Planning bodies must assist in achieving not just faster GDP growth, but also more socially inclusive, and more environmentally sustainable growth. Lack of insights into systems structures – In the era of Globalisation, the production factors keeps moving (out of India) to lower cost sources. Neglecting this systemic factors leads to ineffective policies. Planning is weak when planners do not have the powers to allocate money for national priorities (which NITI Aayog does not have) Way Ahead Devising a good developmental model in which inequality, societal and environmental forces are integrated into growth process Decentralised Solutions- Planning bodies need to promote local solutions to national problems, taking into account the unique conditions of the region. If fund allocation powers are granted to NITI Aayog then it must be backed by a constitutional charter, and accountable to Parliament. Connecting the dots: National planning bodies must be a force for persuasion, not control centre. Elaborate. Three-year action plan of NITI Aayog and the progress made. Why did the government adopt Five Year Planning strategy during the early days of Independence? Why was it discontinued after 12th FYP? (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 Jammu And Kashmir Reorganisation (Adaptation of State Laws) Order, 2020: Under new domicile rule, a person residing in J&K for at least 15 years will now be eligible to be a domicile of the UT. Tehsildar shall be the competent authority for issuing the domicile certificate. 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 Ways and Means Advances: It is a temporary liquidity arrangement with the Reserve Bank of India. The government can borrow money only up to 50 days. 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: Taxpayers avail the Sabka Vishwas Legal Dispute Resolution Scheme to settle their indirect tax disputes. Donations made to PM Cares fund will be 100% exempted of the income tax. Which of the above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q 4. Consider the following statements: National Pharmaceutical Pricing Policy (NPPP) is the policy governing price control. Drug Price Control Orders (DPCO) is the order by which price control is enforced. Which of the above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 ANSWERS FOR 1st April 2020 TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE (TYK) 1 C 2 A 3 A 4 B 5 C Must Read About the present Oil Price war: The Hindu About measures to tackle COVID-19: The Hindu About COVID-19 and comparison with Spanish Flu of 1918-20: The Indian Express

Apr 2, 2020 60 DAYS PROGRAMME-PRELIMS 2020

IASbaba’s 60 Day Plan [Day - 28]- IAS Prelims Test Series 2020 History & CURRENT AFFAIRS

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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 pairs: Vedic literature Deals with 1. Brahmanas Philosophical knowledge and spiritual learning 2. Aryankas Mysticism and symbolism 3. Upanishads Sacrifices and rituals Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched? 1 and 2 only 2 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 Q.1) निम्नलिखित युग्मों पर विचार करें: वैदिक साहित्य संबद्धता 1. ब्राह्मण दार्शनिक ज्ञान एवं आध्यात्मिक शिक्षा 2. अरण्यक रहस्यवाद एवं प्रतीकवाद 3. उपनिषद यज्ञ एवं अनुष्ठान ऊपर दिए गए युग्मों में से कौन सा सही तरीके से सुमेलित है? केवल 1 और 2 केवल 2 केवल 1 और 3 1, 2 और 3 Q.2) Which among the following schools of philosophy advanced the materialistic view of life? Samkhya Nyaya Vaisheshika Mimansa Select the correct answer using the code given below: 1 and 4 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 2 and 4 only Q.2) दर्शन के निम्नलिखित स्कूलों में से किसने जीवन के भौतिकवादी दृष्टिकोण को उन्नत किया? सांख्य न्याय वैशेषिक मीमांसा नीचे दिए गए कूट का उपयोग करके सही उत्तर चुनें: केवल 1 और 4 केवल 2 और 3 केवल 1 और 3 केवल 2 और 4 Q.3) With reference to religious texts in India, the ‘Uttaradhyayana Sutta’ text belongs to Jainism Buddhism Vaishnavism Shaivism Q.3) भारत में धार्मिक ग्रंथों के संदर्भ में, ‘उत्तराध्यायान सूत्त’ पाठ का संबंध किससे है जैन धर्म बौद्ध धर्म वैष्णव शैव Q.4) Consider the following pairs: Schools of Indian Philosophy Founder 1. Lokayata Makkhali Gosala 2. Ajivikas Charvaka 3. Jainism Mahavira Which of the pairs given above are incorrectly matched? 1 and 2 only 3 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 Q.4) निम्नलिखित युग्मों पर विचार करें: भारतीय दर्शन के स्कूल संस्थापक 1. लोकायत मक्खली गोशाल 2. आजीवक चार्वाक 3. जैन धर्म महावीर 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.5) With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements: Mahayana believes in universal liberation from suffering for all beings. Stharvivada is a Hinayana sect. Sanskrit was the language used by the Mahayana scholars. 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.5) भारत के धार्मिक इतिहास के संदर्भ में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: महायान सभी प्राणियों के लिए दुख से सार्वभौमिक मुक्ति में विश्वास करता है। स्थिरवाद (Stharvivada) एक हीनयान संप्रदाय है। महायान के विद्वानों द्वारा प्रयुक्त भाषा संस्कृत थी। 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.6) The Jatakas, stories of the previous births of the Buddha is a part of which of the following? Digha Nikaya Anguttara Nikaya Khuddaka Nikaya Majjhima Nikaya Q.6) बुद्ध के पूर्व जन्मों की कहानियाँ, जातक कथाएं निम्नलिखित में से किसका एक हिस्सा हैं? दीग्घ निकाय अंगुत्तर निकाय खुदक्क निकाय मज्झिम निकाय Q.7) Which of the following comprises the “Triratna” of Jainism? Right Knowledge Right Thought Right Action Right Faith Right Speech Select the correct answer using the code given below: 1, 2 and 4 only 2, 3 and 5 only 1, 3 and 4 only 3, 4 and 5 only Q.7) जैन धर्म के "त्रिरत्न" में निम्नलिखित में से कौन शामिल हैं? सम्यक ज्ञान सम्यक विचार सम्यक चरित्र सम्यक दर्शन सम्यक वाक् नीचे दिए गए कूट का उपयोग करके सही उत्तर चुनें: केवल 1, 2 और 4 केवल 2, 3 और 5 केवल 1, 3 और 4 केवल 3, 4 और 5 Q.8) With reference to the similarities between Jainism and Buddhism, which of the following statements are correct? Both rejected the authority of Vedas and emphasised on human effort as the means of obtaining salvation. Both focused on the superiority of the Kshatriya varna over all other varnas including Brahmanas. Both welcomed people of all castes and social backgrounds. 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.8) जैन धर्म और बौद्ध धर्म के बीच समानता के संदर्भ में, निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सही है? दोनों ने वेदों की सत्ता को अस्वीकृत कर दिया तथा मोक्ष प्राप्त करने के साधन के रूप में मानवीय प्रयास पर जोर दिया। दोनों ने ब्राह्मणों सहित अन्य सभी वर्णों पर क्षत्रिय वर्ण की श्रेष्ठता पर ध्यान केंद्रित किया। दोनों ने सभी जातियों और सामाजिक पृष्ठभूमि के लोगों का स्वागत किया। 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.9) Which of the edicts mention about Ashoka’s conversion to Buddhism? Hathigumpa edict Bhabra Edict Khalsi Edict Rummindei Edict Q.9) अशोक के बौद्ध धर्म में धर्मांतरण के बारे में कौन से शिलालेख में उल्लेख है? हाथीगुम्फा अभिलेख भाब्रू अभिलेख कलसी अभिलेख रुम्मिनदेई अभिलेख Q.10) With reference to Buddhist Councils, which of the following statement is NOT correct? The first Buddhist Council was held at Rajagraha under the chairmanship of Mahakassappa. Vasumitra presided over the second Buddhist Council held at Vaishali. The third Buddhist Council was held at Pataliputra under the patronage of Asoka. The fourth Buddhist Council was convened in Kashmir by Kanishka. Q.10) बौद्ध परिषदों के संदर्भ में, निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सही नहीं है? प्रथम बौद्ध परिषद महाकस्सप्प की अध्यक्षता में राजगृह में आयोजित की गई थी। वसुमित्र ने वैशाली में आयोजित द्वितीय बौद्ध परिषद की अध्यक्षता की थी। तृतीय बौद्ध परिषद पाटलिपुत्र में अशोक के संरक्षण में आयोजित की गई थी। चौथी बौद्ध परिषद कश्मीर में कनिष्क द्वारा आयोजित की गई थी। Q.11) The three ‘Sangam’ or ‘meeting together’ of Tamil poets, are convened under the patronage of the which of the following? Cheras Cholas Pandyas Pallavas Q.11) तीन ‘संगम’ या तमिल कवियों का ‘एक मिलन, निम्नलिखित में से किसके संरक्षण में बुलाई गई हैं? चेर चोल पांड्य पल्लव Q.12) Consider the following pairs: Philosophy Founder 1. Dvaitha Shankaracharya 2. Visishtadvaita Ramanuja 3. Suddhadvaita Nimbarka 4. Dvaitadvaita Vallabhacharya Which of the pairs given above are incorrectly matched? 1 and 4 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 only 1, 3 and 4 only Q.12) निम्नलिखित युग्मों पर विचार करें: दर्शन संस्थापक 1. द्वैत शंकराचार्य 2. विशिष्टाद्वैत रामानुज 3. शुद्धाद्वैत निम्बार्क 4. द्वैताद्वैत वल्लभाचार्य ऊपर दी गई कौन सी जोड़ी गलत तरीके से मेल खाती है? केवल 1 और 4 केवल 2 और 3 केवल 1, 2 और 3 केवल 1, 3 और 4 Q.13) With reference to the growth of Sufi Movements in the religious history of medieval India, consider the following statements: It rose in protest against the growing materialism of the Caliphate. Sufis were critical of the dogmatic interpretation of Quran by the theologians. Sufis of all order defied 'sharia' laws. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 only 3 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 Q.13) मध्यकालीन भारत के धार्मिक इतिहास में सूफी आंदोलनों के विकास के संदर्भ में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: यह खलीफा के बढ़ते भौतिकवाद के विरोध में उठा था। सूफियों ने धर्मशास्त्रियों द्वारा कुरान की कट्टर व्याख्या की आलोचना की। सभी सिलसिलों के सूफियों ने 'शरीयत' कानूनों को नकार दिया। ऊपर दिए गए कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 और 2 केवल 3 केवल 2 और 3 1, 2 और 3 Q.14) Consider the following terms of Sangam period: Term Refers to 1. Palai Desert land 2. Panar Singing bard 3. Pattinappalai Custom officials Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched? 1 and 3 only 2 only 1 and 2 only 1, 2 and 3 Q.14) संगम कालीन निम्नलिखित शब्दों पर विचार करें: शब्द संबद्धता 1. पलै (Palai) बंजर भूमि 2. पनार (Panar) गायन मंडली 3. पट्टीनापलै (Pattinappalai) सीमा-शुल्क अधिकारी ऊपर दिए गए युग्मों में से कौन सा सही तरीके से सुमेलित है? केवल 1 और 3 केवल 2 केवल 1 और 2 1, 2 और 3 Q.15) Consider the following statements: The oldest datable evidence of the decimal place value system can be found in Chhandasutra of Pingala. Varahamihira’s Panchsiddhanta was the earliest datable text to use zero both as a symbol and a number. Ashtangasamgraha was one of the first texts on astronomy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 3 only 2 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 Q.15) निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: दशमलव स्थान मूल्य प्रणाली का सबसे पुराना ज्ञात योग्य प्रमाण पिंगल के छंदसूत्र में पाया जा सकता है। वराहमिहिर का पंचसिद्धांत शून्य का प्रतीक और संख्या दोनों के रूप में उपयोग करने वाला सबसे पुराना ज्ञात योग्य पाठ था। अष्टांगसमग्र (Ashtangasamgraha) खगोल विज्ञान पर पहले ग्रंथों में से एक था। ऊपर दिए गए कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 और 3 केवल 2 केवल 2 और 3 1, 2 और 3 Q.16) Abhidharmakosa, is still considered an important encyclopaedia of Buddhism was written by which of the following? Buddhaghosa Dharmakirti Vasubandhu Asvaghosha Q.16) अभिधर्मकोश, आज भी बौद्ध धर्म का एक महत्वपूर्ण विश्वकोश माना जाता है, यह निम्नलिखित में से किसके द्वारा लिखा गया था? बुद्धघोष धर्मकीर्ति वसुबंधु अश्वघोष Q.17) Consider the following pairs: Literary work Author 1. Raghuvamsa Kalidasa 2. Devichandraguptam Dandin 3. Mrichchakatika Sudraka 4. Panchatantra stories Visakadatta 5. Kritarjuniya Bharavi Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched? 1, 2 and 4 only 3, 4 and 5 only 1, 3 and 5 only 1, 2, 3 and 4 only Q.17) निम्नलिखित युग्मों पर विचार करें: साहित्यिक कार्य लेखक 1. रघुवंशम् कालिदास 2. देवीचन्द्रगुप्तम दंडिन 3. मृच्छकटिकम् शूद्रक 4. पंचतंत्र की कहानियाँ विशाखदत्त 5. किरातार्जुनीयम् भारवि ऊपर दिए गए युग्मों में से कौन सा सही तरीके से सुमेलित है? केवल 1, 2 और 4 केवल 3, 4 और 5 केवल 1, 3 और 5 केवल 1, 2, 3 और 4 Q.18) Who among the following foreign traveler referred the Gangetic valley as the ‘land of Brahmanism’? Magasthenes Marco Polo Ptolemy Fa Hien Q.18) निम्नलिखित विदेशी यात्रियों में से किसने गंगा की घाटी को 'ब्राह्मणवाद की भूमि' (land of Brahmanism) कहा था? मेगस्थनीज़ मार्को पोलो टॉलेमी फा ह्यान Q.19) Which of the following great scholars and eminent personalities were patronized by the King Kanishka? Agesilaus Nagarjuna Matanga Divakara Charaka Select the correct answer using the code given below: 1 and 2 only 1, 2 and 4 only 2, 3 and 4 only 1, 2 and 3 only Q.19) शासक कनिष्क द्वारा निम्नलिखित महान विद्वानों और प्रख्यात व्यक्तित्वों में से किसे संरक्षण दिया गया था? अगेसीलौस (Agesilaus) नागार्जुन मातंग दिवाकर चरक नीचे दिए गए कूट का उपयोग करके सही उत्तर चुनें: केवल 1 और 2 केवल 1, 2 और 4 केवल 2, 3 और 4 केवल 1, 2 और 3 Q.20) Consider the following statements about Ibn Battuta, a foreign traveler: He was an Italian traveler. He came to India during the reign of Muhammad Bin Tughlaq. His book of travels is called 'Kitab–ul–Hind'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 only 2 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 Q.20) इब्न बतूता, एक विदेशी यात्री के बारे में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: वह एक इतालवी यात्री था। वह मुहम्मद बिन तुगलक के शासनकाल के दौरान भारत आया था। उनकी यात्रा की पुस्तक को 'किताब-उल-हिंद' कहा जाता है। ऊपर दिए गए कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 और 2 केवल 2 केवल 2 और 3 1, 2 और 3 Q.21) The Mihir Shah Committee constituted to draft new National Water Policy National Forest Policy Special Economic Zone (SEZ) policy National Mineral Policy Q.21) मिहिर शाह समिति किसका एक नया मसौदा तैयार करने के लिए गठित किया गया है राष्ट्रीय जल नीति राष्ट्रीय वन नीति विशेष आर्थिक क्षेत्र (एसईजेड) नीति राष्ट्रीय खनिज नीति Q.22) Consider the following pairs: Tiger reserve State 1. Satkosia Rajasthan 2. Buxa West Bengal 3. Palamau Odisha Which of the pairs given above are incorrectly matched? 2 and 3 only 1 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 Q.22) निम्नलिखित युग्मों पर विचार करें: टाइगर रिजर्व राज्य 1. सतकोसिया राजस्थान 2. बुक्सा पश्चिम बंगाल 3. पलामू ओडिशा ऊपर दी गई कौन सी जोड़ी गलत तरीके से मेल खाती है? केवल 2 और 3 केवल 1 केवल 1 और 3 1, 2 और 3 Q.23) Consider the following statements about International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO): It is a United Nations (UN) specialized agency. Chicago Convention established the core principles permitting international transport by air and led to the creation of the ICAO. It is headquartered in Chicago. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 3 only 2 only 1 and 2 only 1, 2 and 3 Q.23) अंतर्राष्ट्रीय नागरिक उड्डयन संगठन (ICAO) के बारे में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: यह संयुक्त राष्ट्र (UN) की विशेष एजेंसी है। शिकागो कन्वेंशन ने मुख्य सिद्धांतों की स्थापना की, जो हवाई मार्ग से अंतर्राष्ट्रीय परिवहन की अनुमति देते हैं तथा आईसीएओ के निर्माण का नेतृत्व किया। इसका मुख्यालय शिकागो में है। ऊपर दिए गए कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 और 3 केवल 2 केवल 1 और 2 1, 2 और 3 Q.24) The PUNCH Mission of NASA is to Remove space debris Study waves in the lower atmosphere Discover potentially Habitable Exoplanets Study the Sun’s outer Corona Q.24) नासा का PUNCH मिशन (PUNCH Mission) क्या है अंतरिक्ष मलबे को हटाना निचले वातावरण में तरंगों का अध्ययन करना संभावित रूप से रहने योग्य बाह्य ग्रहों (एक्सोप्लैनेट) की खोज करना सूर्य के बाहरी कोरोना का अध्ययन करना Q.25) Which of the following countries are landlocked? Colombia Cambodia Bolivia Ethiopia Armenia Select the correct answer using the code given below: 1, 3 and 4 only 3, 4 and 5 only 2, 3 and 5 only 1, 2 and 4 only Q.25) निम्नलिखित देशों में से कौन से देश भू-अवरुद्ध (landlocked) हैं? कोलम्बिया कंबोडिया बोलीविया इथियोपिया आर्मीनिया नीचे दिए गए कूट का उपयोग करके सही उत्तर चुनें: केवल 1, 3 और 4 केवल 3, 4 और 5 केवल 2, 3 और 5 केवल 1, 2 और 4 Q.26) ‘Kail Podh’ Festival is associated with which of the following states? Maharashtra Karnataka Goa Sikkim Q.26) ‘कैल पोध’ (Kail Podh) महोत्सव निम्नलिखित में से किस राज्य से संबंधित है? महाराष्ट्र कर्नाटक गोवा सिक्किम Q.27) The 'CT-TTX' (counter-terrorism table-top exercise) was in news recently. Which of the following counties were participants of the exercise? India Australia Japan USA Select the correct code: 1,2 and 3 2, 3 and 4 1, 3 and 4 All of the above Q.27) 'CT-TTX' (आतंकवाद-निरोधी तालिका-शीर्ष अभ्यास) हाल ही में समाचारों में था। निम्नलिखित देशों में से कौन से अभ्यास के प्रतिभागी थे? भारत ऑस्ट्रेलिया जापान अमेरीका सही कूट का चयन करें: 1,2 और 3 2, 3 और 4 1, 3 और 4 उपरोक्त सभी Q.28) Consider the following statements with respect to ‘The Special Climate Change Fund (SCCF)’. It was established under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in 2001 to finance projects relating to: adaptation; technology transfer and capacity building; energy, transport, industry, agriculture, forestry and waste management; and economic diversification. The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has been entrusted to operate the SCCF. Select the correct statements 1 Only 2 Only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.28) 'विशेष जलवायु परिवर्तन कोष (SCCF)' के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें। यह 2001 में जलवायु परिवर्तन पर संयुक्त राष्ट्र फ्रेमवर्क कन्वेंशन के तहत: संबंधित परियोजनाओं के लिए वित्त: अनुकूलन; प्रौद्योगिकी हस्तांतरण और क्षमता निर्माण; ऊर्जा, परिवहन, उद्योग, कृषि, वानिकी और अपशिष्ट प्रबंधन; तथा आर्थिक विविधीकरण के लिए स्थापित किया गया था। वैश्विक पर्यावरण सुविधा (GEF) को SCCF को संचालित करने का कार्य सौंपा गया है। सही कथनों का चयन करें केवल 1 केवल 2 1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 Q.29) ‘Danakil Depression’ was in news recently. Where is it located? Indonesia Ethiopia Afghanistan Russia Q.29) ‘डानाकिल डिप्रेशन’ (Danakil Depression) हाल ही में समाचारों में था। यह कहाँ स्थित है? इंडोनेशिया इथियोपिया अफ़ग़ानिस्तान रूस Q.30) Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Chiang Mai Initiative (CMI)’. It is a mechanism for foreign currency exchange in times of emergency. It was launched by the ASEAN+6 countries. Select the correct statements 1 Only 2 Only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.30) 'चियांग माई पहल (Chiang Mai Initiative- CMI)' के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें। यह आपातकाल के समय में विदेशी मुद्रा विनिमय के लिए एक तंत्र है। इसे आसियान + 6 देशों द्वारा आरंभ किया गया था। 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 All the Best! IASbaba

Apr 1, 2020 Important Articles

CONNECT WITH BABA: IASbaba’s Dedicated HOTLINE for UPSC Aspirants !!

CONNECT WITH BABA: IASbaba’s Dedicated HOTLINE for UPSC/IAS Aspirants !! Dear Students, Crisis creates two situations. One represents danger and the other represents opportunities. Let us tell you- you have a golden opportunity to introspect and probe your thoughts. The crisis that we face today is a momentous occasion for mankind. Good times are bound to come; we are not very far away from it. Together we can overcome this crisis. All that we need is active support from all of you! 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 We are all driven by certain desires or aspirations. This driving force has the ability to get us going despite the odds. So to ensure that your preparation goes smoothly and keeping up with our promise, we are coming up with a Dedicated HOTLINE (Communication channel) - Connect with BABA for all UPSC/IAS Aspirants. With this hotline, 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. In addition to the 'ASK YOUR BABA' (#ASKBABA) thread opened on a daily basis for our 60 Day plan, a communication line will be open for two hours daily (excluding Sunday - holiday) from 5 pm to 7 pm. We will try to make sure that with so much going around these days, you have at least one less thing to worry about. HOTLINE and ASK YOUR BABA (#ASKBABA): Modus of Operandi 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) to clear all your subject specific doubts of the day. 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). How to make the maximum use of this HOTLINE and #ASKBABA (Disqus comment of 60 Day Plan) on Daily basis? From Babaji: Regularly (from Monday to Saturday- 6 days a week), questions are posted between 10:30 am. 30 Mcq’s ( 20 mcqs Subject specific and 10 mcqs Current Affairs related) are posted per day. As a Student: Inorder to simulate exam like scenario, download the OMR sheet which is published along with the post. Set the stop-watch to 20-25 minutes and solve the 30 mcq’s and post your OMR Sheet or number of questions attempted on the disqus comment. Also importantly use this daily thread (disqus comment) to clear your doubts related to the subject of the day. For instance, the subject on Monday (30th March) is Polity, so you can post all your queries/doubts related to that subject and we have a dedicated team, who will clear all your doubts on the same day. This makes it a meaningful learning as your doubts are cleared on real-time basis (or max within hour it will be answered from the subject experts). Please don’t shy away from posting your scores. Nobody will judge you based on that. As time and again we have reiterated that 60 day plan is a ‘training ground’ for knowing your weak spots and then working to address those before the final battle. You need to be true to yourself, ready to accept your weakness, only then will you be able to progress and learnings can happen. Now, that I have solved 30 mcq’s, what to do next? This will be your next obvious question. Once you devote 20-25 minutes on 60 Day Initiative, focus on your day to day reading like Newspaper or follow our initiatives (Daily Current Affairs, PIB, AIR, RSTV, Yojana/Kurukshetra). Later, you can focus on the static/core subjects of your choice – Polity, History, Economics, Geography, Environment & Science and Technology. If you are following 60 Day plan, then you will not have any issues with regard to covering the syllabus comprehensively and on time! The Solutions are purposefully posted between 3pm -4 pm to simulate exam-like scenario and create serious in the students. Once the solution is updated (in the same post of 60 Day plan) between 3pm -4 pm. Cross-check your answers with the Solution and post your score in the same comment thread as you had posted earlier. There are 2 advantages on posting your score – It makes you more accountable (which is very important to keep a check on your preparation). And you can see the incremental increase in your score on a day to day basis which will lead to sure shot success in Prelims. As you all know ’60 Day’ is a peer-driven initiative and by participating actively, you are placed to get better with each passing day. Your ACTIVE Participation will motivate the entire student community to prepare in the time of uncertainty prevailing right now. NOTE- Follow this in the Comment Section. 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. Analysis of your Performance Now, coming to the analysis of your performance which plays a major role in one's learning curve. Without doing this exercise on daily basis, the entire exercise of taking any test for that matter becomes futile. It can be said that there are mainly four reasons behind incorrect responses in the OMR sheet. They are: Lack of information Lack of analytical ability Silly mistakes Excessive risk-taking Suppose on Day 1, questions have been framed from Polity on the topic of Constitutional History. There are 15 questions and you are able to answer 12 out of which 7 are correct and 5 are incorrect. It means you have scored roughly 11.33 out of 30. Now you have to fill on a daily basis, the following matrix to micro analyze your preparation: Example: Suppose, the filled up matrix gets reflected in the following fashion: Micro Analysis Matrix- Day 1/ Polity/ Constitutional History Number of questions not attempted or attempted wrongly Due to lack of information Due to the inability to apply the concept Due to silly mistake Due to excessive risk-taking Total Number (N) 3 1 2 2 8 Weightage of scale (s) 1 2 3 4 NA N x S 3 2 6 8 19 Based on the total value in this matrix, you have to aim for the following measures on the scale: Information meter < 4 Course Correction: If you are scoring above 4, it means that there are serious gaps in your information base in the particular subject/ topic. Please refer to a standard textbook before it’s too late. Analysis meter < 4 Course Correction: If you are scoring above 4, you need to explore all possible questions in your mind while reading the topic. You should frame questions for your friends and try to trick them by twisting the questions. Anxiety meter < 3 Course Correction: A score above 3 indicates that you are either too excited or too callous to even read the question. You need to calm down and read the question twice, particularly those questions in which you feel too confident. Risk meter < 8 Course Correction: You need to curb your risk-taking instincts. Make an only intelligent guess and don’t leave your chance on fate. Don’t let the previous year’s cut off impact your mind. Total N x S score < 20 Moreover, IASbaba will give a cut-off figure along with the solutions each day. If your total marks exceed that cut off along with your total N x S score lying below 20, you are on the right track and just need to keep the momentum going. This exercise will hardly take 5 minutes of your daily time but it might do wonders for you as you will be able to gauge your strengths and limitations better. Finally, it is up to you to take advantage of this framework. We are sure of only one thing- if you follow this program, assess yourself on the basis of the given framework and keep improving your weaker areas, success will be yours. We are providing you with the right platform, the right guidance, and the right competition. Do you have the right motivation to make full use of this initiative? We think you have. Come, be a part of this initiative and take the first step towards SUCCESS! P.S: Don’t think that we will be there with you only for those 2 hours, but we will also be active through out the day from 11 am – 10 pm on daily basis actively engaging with you on the 60 day platform. Your queries will be answered on real-time basis or max within 1 hour from the time query is posted. 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. For 60 Days ARCHIVES PAGE -> CLICK HERE [embed]https://https://www.youtube.com/embed/x5ldu2jV8N0[/embed] To simplify your Current Affairs preparation, we have come up with PRELIMS EXCLUSIVE CURRENT AFFAIRS CLASSES (12 SESSIONS-By Tauseef Sir): JOIN NOW! #stayhomestaysafe Remember the keyword SHIP– stay Safe, stay Healthy, stay Informed and continue with your Preparation! We at IASbaba are always there to guide you to the best of our abilities. Thank You IASbaba

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