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How to Study a NEWSPAPER for CIVIL SERVICE PREPARATION - by ABHIJIT GUPTA (ABG) IRPS 2017 Batch, Rank 53 in IFoS, Rank 45 in Indian Engineering Services

Many students are often confused, when reading or perhaps studying a News Paper (Current Affairs). Most importantly because of the abundant materials and newspapers available in the market. This keeps many in a spot of bother, with questions bombarding like- What to Read? What Not to Read? To what depth to Read? How to Study Newspaper from Prelims Perspective? How to Study Newspaper from Mains Perspective? How to Analyse an Issue?  ..... the list goes on... So today, we have a lucid and to the point article written by  ABHIJIT GUPTA IRPS 2017 Batch which will clear all your doubts with regard to Studying a Newspaper (Current Affairs). ABHIJIT GUPTA is presently serving in Railways (IRPS 2017 Batch -Rank 511). Amazingly, he has the distinction of qualifying all the top 3 examinations conducted by UPSC- Civil Services Exam, Rank 53 Indian Forest Services (IFoS), Rank 45 in Indian Engineering Services (IES)  He was our ILP Student (2017), and used to write Mains Answers on our TLP Platform. He has been a guiding light for many in our TLP Mains Answer Writing Programme (a Free initiative). He was not only known for his answer writing skills but also for his helping attitude for others -through peer reviews and guiding others in answer writing. He is more famous as ABG (his Disqus name). Most of you must be aware of it, as he was one of the most active student on the platform. To Watch Abhijit Gupta's Strategy -> CLICK HERE   How to STUDY a Newspaper for Civil Service Preparation?  Newspapers happen to be the common source of information for people from times immemorial. When there was no social media, no television or radio, newspapers were the sole medium for broadcasting information. But even after advent of latest modes of mass communication, the newspaper remains one of the most trusted source of information.   For a civil service aspirant, newspaper forms the backbone of entire preparation as the entire exam is about general awareness. An aspirant need not just read a newspaper, but STUDY it. I will take an EXAMPLE of a news item which appeared in the Hindustan Times. It is related to "Etalin Hydropower project in Dibang valley of Arunachal Pradesh". WHAT TO READ FOR PRELIMS ? If one carefully STUDIES this news item, he/she will notice 3097 MW ETALIN hydropower project proposed in Arunachal Pradesh's Dibang Valley   Geography - Dibang river and its tributaries - Tangon and Dri Natural Vegetation type in Dibang valley - Sub tropical evergreen and rainforests   Society - Tribal group - Idu Mishmi community belongs to Dibang valley of Arunachal Pradesh   Government Body/Polity - Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) - A question must come in mind about what is FAC? Who are its members ? Here the internet comes handy. On internet search, one can get the following information -   Forest Advisory Committee (FAC)  1. It is a statutory body which was constituted by the Forest (Conservation) Act 1980. 2. It comes under the Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MoEF&CC). 3. It considers questions on the diversion of forest land for non-forest uses such as mining, industrial projects, townships and advises the government on the issue of granting forest clearances. However, its role is advisory. 4. FAC, with seven members — three of them independent — is headed by the director-general of forest.   WHAT TO READ FOR MAINS ? Now from MAINS perspective, one has to connect the article with the syllabus. In GS3, Environment, Energy, Economy and Biodiversity form important topics. So, a question may come in exam on critical analysis of need for hydropower projects in North East India. An aspirant needs to understand the impact of such projects on environment and biodiversity. However, development of region depends on availability of affordable electricity in the region. Sustainability of the project becomes an important paradigm in any policy formulation. An aspirant must appreciate the concept of sustainable development. The issues faced by this project can be quoted in the answers related to development vs ecology questions as value addition to substantiate answers better. If an aspirant has time in his daily schedule, it can be a right time to revise notes on topics related to this issue.   Some of the related topics - 1. Environment Impact Assessment, 2. Draft New Forest Policy 3. Compensatory afforestation funds, 4. Gadgil and Kasturiranjan report on Western Ghats Needless to say, Newspapers must be the best friends for all the aspirants during their preparation period.   Some of the newspapers which I found helpful in my preparation - 1. The Hindu 2. Indian Express 3. The Times of India (Times top 10 section available on TOI app and website is must read) 4. Hindustan Times 5. Livemint It is not important to read all the newspapers and articles. One must prioritize the article based on syllabus of the exam. And then based on availability of time, study the important articles.   A Sample MCQ which can be based on FAC Which of the following statements is correct about the Forest Advisory Committee (FAC)  ? A.  It is a statutory body which was constituted by the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 B. It is headed by the Minister Of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MoEF&CC) C. It considers the questions on the diversion of forest land for non-forest uses and its decisions are final D. None of the above Answer - D HOW TO READ THE HINDU NEWSPAPER -> CLICK HERE Thank You ABG :)  

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How to Study a NEWSPAPER for CIVIL SERVICE PREPARATION - by ABHIJIT GUPTA (ABG) IRPS 2017 Batch, Rank 53 in IFoS, Rank 45 in Indian Engineering Services

Many students are often confused, when reading or perhaps studying a News Paper (Current Affairs). Most importantly because of the abundant materials and newspapers available in the market. This keeps many in a spot of bother, with questions bombarding like- What to Read? What Not to Read? To what depth to Read? How to Study Newspaper from Prelims Perspective? How to Study Newspaper from Mains Perspective? How to Analyse an Issue?  ..... the list goes on... So today, we have a lucid and to the point article written by  ABHIJIT GUPTA IRPS 2017 Batch which will clear all your doubts with regard to Studying a Newspaper (Current Affairs). ABHIJIT GUPTA is presently serving in Railways (IRPS 2017 Batch -Rank 511). Amazingly, he has the distinction of qualifying all the top 3 examinations conducted by UPSC- Civil Services Exam, Rank 53 Indian Forest Services (IFoS), Rank 45 in Indian Engineering Services (IES)  He was our ILP Student (2017), and used to write Mains Answers on our TLP Platform. He has been a guiding light for many in our TLP Mains Answer Writing Programme (a Free initiative). He was not only known for his answer writing skills but also for his helping attitude for others -through peer reviews and guiding others in answer writing. He is more famous as ABG (his Disqus name). Most of you must be aware of it, as he was one of the most active student on the platform. To Watch Abhijit Gupta's Strategy -> CLICK HERE   How to STUDY a Newspaper for Civil Service Preparation?  Newspapers happen to be the common source of information for people from times immemorial. When there was no social media, no television or radio, newspapers were the sole medium for broadcasting information. But even after advent of latest modes of mass communication, the newspaper remains one of the most trusted source of information.   For a civil service aspirant, newspaper forms the backbone of entire preparation as the entire exam is about general awareness. An aspirant need not just read a newspaper, but STUDY it. I will take an EXAMPLE of a news item which appeared in the Hindustan Times. It is related to "Etalin Hydropower project in Dibang valley of Arunachal Pradesh". WHAT TO READ FOR PRELIMS ? If one carefully STUDIES this news item, he/she will notice 3097 MW ETALIN hydropower project proposed in Arunachal Pradesh's Dibang Valley   Geography - Dibang river and its tributaries - Tangon and Dri Natural Vegetation type in Dibang valley - Sub tropical evergreen and rainforests   Society - Tribal group - Idu Mishmi community belongs to Dibang valley of Arunachal Pradesh   Government Body/Polity - Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) - A question must come in mind about what is FAC? Who are its members ? Here the internet comes handy. On internet search, one can get the following information -   Forest Advisory Committee (FAC)  1. It is a statutory body which was constituted by the Forest (Conservation) Act 1980. 2. It comes under the Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MoEF&CC). 3. It considers questions on the diversion of forest land for non-forest uses such as mining, industrial projects, townships and advises the government on the issue of granting forest clearances. However, its role is advisory. 4. FAC, with seven members — three of them independent — is headed by the director-general of forest.   WHAT TO READ FOR MAINS ? Now from MAINS perspective, one has to connect the article with the syllabus. In GS3, Environment, Energy, Economy and Biodiversity form important topics. So, a question may come in exam on critical analysis of need for hydropower projects in North East India. An aspirant needs to understand the impact of such projects on environment and biodiversity. However, development of region depends on availability of affordable electricity in the region. Sustainability of the project becomes an important paradigm in any policy formulation. An aspirant must appreciate the concept of sustainable development. The issues faced by this project can be quoted in the answers related to development vs ecology questions as value addition to substantiate answers better. If an aspirant has time in his daily schedule, it can be a right time to revise notes on topics related to this issue.   Some of the related topics - 1. Environment Impact Assessment, 2. Draft New Forest Policy 3. Compensatory afforestation funds, 4. Gadgil and Kasturiranjan report on Western Ghats Needless to say, Newspapers must be the best friends for all the aspirants during their preparation period.   Some of the newspapers which I found helpful in my preparation - 1. The Hindu 2. Indian Express 3. The Times of India (Times top 10 section available on TOI app and website is must read) 4. Hindustan Times 5. Livemint It is not important to read all the newspapers and articles. One must prioritize the article based on syllabus of the exam. And then based on availability of time, study the important articles.   A Sample MCQ which can be based on FAC Which of the following statements is correct about the Forest Advisory Committee (FAC)  ? A.  It is a statutory body which was constituted by the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 B. It is headed by the Minister Of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MoEF&CC) C. It considers the questions on the diversion of forest land for non-forest uses and its decisions are final D. None of the above Answer - D HOW TO READ THE HINDU NEWSPAPER -> CLICK HERE Thank You ABG :)  

How to Study a NEWSPAPER for CIVIL SERVICE PREPARATION - by ABHIJIT GUPTA (ABG) IRPS 2017 Batch, Rank 53 in IFoS, Rank 45 in Indian Engineering Services

Many students are often confused, when reading or perhaps studying a News Paper (Current Affairs). Most importantly because of the abundant materials and newspapers available in the market. This keeps many in a spot of bother, with questions bombarding like- What to Read? What Not to Read? To what depth to Read? How to Study Newspaper from Prelims Perspective? How to Study Newspaper from Mains Perspective? How to Analyse an Issue?  ..... the list goes on... So today, we have a lucid and to the point article written by  ABHIJIT GUPTA IRPS 2017 Batch which will clear all your doubts with regard to Studying a Newspaper (Current Affairs). ABHIJIT GUPTA is presently serving in Railways (IRPS 2017 Batch -Rank 511). Amazingly, he has the distinction of qualifying all the top 3 examinations conducted by UPSC- Civil Services Exam, Rank 53 Indian Forest Services (IFoS), Rank 45 in Indian Engineering Services (IES)  He was our ILP Student (2017), and used to write Mains Answers on our TLP Platform. He has been a guiding light for many in our TLP Mains Answer Writing Programme (a Free initiative). He was not only known for his answer writing skills but also for his helping attitude for others -through peer reviews and guiding others in answer writing. He is more famous as ABG (his Disqus name). Most of you must be aware of it, as he was one of the most active student on the platform. To Watch Abhijit Gupta's Strategy -> CLICK HERE   How to STUDY a Newspaper for Civil Service Preparation?  Newspapers happen to be the common source of information for people from times immemorial. When there was no social media, no television or radio, newspapers were the sole medium for broadcasting information. But even after advent of latest modes of mass communication, the newspaper remains one of the most trusted source of information.   For a civil service aspirant, newspaper forms the backbone of entire preparation as the entire exam is about general awareness. An aspirant need not just read a newspaper, but STUDY it. I will take an EXAMPLE of a news item which appeared in the Hindustan Times. It is related to "Etalin Hydropower project in Dibang valley of Arunachal Pradesh". WHAT TO READ FOR PRELIMS ? If one carefully STUDIES this news item, he/she will notice 3097 MW ETALIN hydropower project proposed in Arunachal Pradesh's Dibang Valley   Geography - Dibang river and its tributaries - Tangon and Dri Natural Vegetation type in Dibang valley - Sub tropical evergreen and rainforests   Society - Tribal group - Idu Mishmi community belongs to Dibang valley of Arunachal Pradesh   Government Body/Polity - Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) - A question must come in mind about what is FAC? Who are its members ? Here the internet comes handy. On internet search, one can get the following information -   Forest Advisory Committee (FAC)  1. It is a statutory body which was constituted by the Forest (Conservation) Act 1980. 2. It comes under the Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MoEF&CC). 3. It considers questions on the diversion of forest land for non-forest uses such as mining, industrial projects, townships and advises the government on the issue of granting forest clearances. However, its role is advisory. 4. FAC, with seven members — three of them independent — is headed by the director-general of forest.   WHAT TO READ FOR MAINS ? Now from MAINS perspective, one has to connect the article with the syllabus. In GS3, Environment, Energy, Economy and Biodiversity form important topics. So, a question may come in exam on critical analysis of need for hydropower projects in North East India. An aspirant needs to understand the impact of such projects on environment and biodiversity. However, development of region depends on availability of affordable electricity in the region. Sustainability of the project becomes an important paradigm in any policy formulation. An aspirant must appreciate the concept of sustainable development. The issues faced by this project can be quoted in the answers related to development vs ecology questions as value addition to substantiate answers better. If an aspirant has time in his daily schedule, it can be a right time to revise notes on topics related to this issue.   Some of the related topics - 1. Environment Impact Assessment, 2. Draft New Forest Policy 3. Compensatory afforestation funds, 4. Gadgil and Kasturiranjan report on Western Ghats Needless to say, Newspapers must be the best friends for all the aspirants during their preparation period.   Some of the newspapers which I found helpful in my preparation - 1. The Hindu 2. Indian Express 3. The Times of India (Times top 10 section available on TOI app and website is must read) 4. Hindustan Times 5. Livemint It is not important to read all the newspapers and articles. One must prioritize the article based on syllabus of the exam. And then based on availability of time, study the important articles.   A Sample MCQ which can be based on FAC Which of the following statements is correct about the Forest Advisory Committee (FAC)  ? A.  It is a statutory body which was constituted by the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 B. It is headed by the Minister Of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MoEF&CC) C. It considers the questions on the diversion of forest land for non-forest uses and its decisions are final D. None of the above Answer - D HOW TO READ THE HINDU NEWSPAPER -> CLICK HERE Thank You ABG :)  

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Important Update: LAUNCH OF INTEGRATED LEARNING PROGRAM (ILP) ONLINE 2021 !!!

Our Inbox is flooded with emails and Hotline and the Office number is busy for enquiries about one initiative. The most awaited one. Yes! You guessed it Right. It’s none other than IASbaba’s Flagship program – INTEGRATED LEARNING PROGRAM (ILP) 2021, which will be launched on 8th May 2020 (Friday Evening). As always, this time too, it is full of  New Features, New Model, and of course a BIG BIG SURPRISE!!   [wpcdt-countdown id="60465"]

IASbaba’s 60 Day Plan [Day - 57]- IAS Prelims Test Series 2020 ECONOMICS & CURRENT AFFAIRS

ARCHIVES OF 60 DAY PLAN PRELIMS EXCLUSIVE CURRENT AFFAIRS CLASSES (12 SESSIONS-By Tauseef Sir): STARTING ON 16 APRIL JOIN NOW!   Dear Students, The 60 Days Training has finally begun:) DAY 57 is here! It is time to Introspect, Ideate and Improve!! We have come-up with articles to instil confidence, motivate you in the present situation. Do read these articles. Mark the words/lines in your dairy. These very lines can be the driving force’ in the time of uncertainty. [STRATEGY] MUST READ: 21 Days of Lockdown-What to do? Introspect, Ideate and Improve !! MUST READ: PRELIMS in Testing Times – Don’t Forget the ‘WHY’; IASbaba’s dedicated HOTLINE for Aspirants and Prelims Postponing Rumours Coronavirus[VIDEO]: Awareness, Myths, Solidarity and Message to All UPSC Aspirants by Mohan Sir Founder IASbaba   To ensure that your preparation goes smoothly and keeping up with our promise, we have come up with a Dedicated HOTLINE (Communication channel) - Connect with BABA for all UPSC/IAS Aspirants. From today, you will be able to speak with the Founders and Core Team of IASbaba on telephone regarding ‘any queries’ related to UPSC preparation in general or Subject-specific doubts. This Hotline, will be in addition to the 'ASK YOUR BABA' (#ASKBABA) thread opened on a daily basis for our 60 Day plan. We will try to make sure that with so much going around these days, you have at least one less thing to worry about.   How to make use of HOTLINE and ASK YOUR BABA (#ASKBABA)? There are 2 initiatives which will be running parallely. 1. HOTLINE - Connect with BABA (5pm - 7pm) The communication channel will be open ONLY for 2 hours Daily (except on Sundays - holiday) from 5pm to 7 pm. Please do not make calls before or after the specified time. As we will be occupied with other daily initiatives running on the website and mentorship. Hope you understand our time constraints. Please note that, call facilities are mainly for queries related to preparation per se like strategies, difficulties in reading a subject, what to read, what not to read, how to manage time, revision, motivation etc. You can call on the numbers given below. For any queries related to - UPSC Preparation (Prelims, Mains, Interview) Strategy & Current Affairs – contact 9986190082 Environment & Science and Technology – contact 9986193016 Polity & Economics – contact 9899291288 Geography & History – contact 9591106864 We have separated General Strategy (Preparation per se – Pre, Mains, Interview) and Current Affairs from other subjects. You can make use of the HOTLINE, as per your needs.   2. ASK YOUR BABA (#ASKBABA) - clear your doubts on the 60 Day Platform (Online from 11 am - 10 pm) Use the disqus comment section of that particular day (60 Day post - For Ex: Today is Day 25) to clear all your subject specific doubts of the day. You can post your queries/doubts with #ASKBABA !! Here, doubts related to the 60 day questions or conceptual clarity in a particular subject can be asked. Your doubts will be cleared on real-time basis (or max within hour it will be answered from the subject experts) If you are genuinely finding difficulty interms of preparing with that particular subject, then you can use 5pm-7pm window to make calls. If you are not able to speak to IASbaba's Team, then you can still post your doubts/queries in the same post of the 60 day initiative. As mentioned above, your doubts will be cleared on real-time basis (or max within hour it will be answered from the subject experts). Make the best use of the communication channel (Ask Your Baba/comment section on daily 60 Day post and calls) provided. We will make sure that, all your queries will be answered to. So we have  tried our bit, to ensure your preparation goes smoothly, you can do your bit by keeping in touch with us via phone/ website to keep yourself going, keep yourself engaged and staying positive during the rough times.   How to make the maximum use of this HOTLINE and #ASKBABA (Disqus comment of 60 Day Plan) on Daily basis? Now, that I have solved 30 mcq’s, what to do next?  How to Analyse my Performance? For Answers to the above Questions  ->CONNECT WITH BABA: IASbaba’s Dedicated HOTLINE for UPSC/IAS Aspirants !!   Note- Download the OMR Sheet and attempt the questions exactly like UPSC Prelims. After you are done, please post your OMR in the comment section. Once the solution key is released (5 PM), cross-check the answers and again, comment the marks (you got) in the same comment thread. This will keep you responsible and sincere in days to come. Also, we need more sets of scores for releasing the cut offs in the night so, requesting all of you to sincerely put your scores in comment section.    You can also take part in discussion with peers.   Q.1) Consider the following statements about OPEC The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is a permanent, United Nations Organization, created at the Baghdad Conference in 1960. The present headquarters of OPEC is in Geneva, Switzerland. Recently India became the associate member of OPEC. Which of the above statements is/are correct?  1 and 2 only 1 only 1 and 3 only None of the above Q.1) ओपेक (OPEC) के बारे में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें पेट्रोलियम निर्यातक देशों का संगठन (OPEC) एक स्थायी, संयुक्त राष्ट्र संगठन है, जिसे 1960 में बगदाद सम्मेलन में स्थापित किया गया था। ओपेक का वर्तमान मुख्यालय जिनेवा, स्विट्जरलैंड में है। हाल ही में, भारत ओपेक का सहयोगी सदस्य बना है। उपरोक्त कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 और 2 केवल 1 केवल 1 और 3 इनमें से कोई भी नहीं Q.2) Consider the following statements Terms of trade(TOT) represent the ratio between a country's Balance of trade to balance of payments  When a country’s TOT is less than 100% the country is accumulating more capital from exports than it is spending on imports. Which of the above statements is/are correct?  1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 None of the above Q.2) निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें व्यापार की शर्तें (TOT) भुगतान संतुलन के लिए, व्यापार संतुलन के बीच अनुपात का प्रतिनिधित्व करती हैं जब किसी देश का TOT, 100% से कम होता है, तो देश अपने आयात पर व्यय की तुलना में, निर्यात से अधिक पूंजी संग्रहित कर रहा होता है। उपरोक्त कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 केवल 2  1 और 2 दोनों इनमें से कोई भी नहीं Q.3) Consider the following statements The 2019 UNWTO Global Summit on Urban Tourism was held in Seoul, capital of South Korea. The theme of the summit was ‘Smart Cities, Smart Destinations’. Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2  None of the above Q.3) निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें शहरी पर्यटन पर 2019 UNWTO वैश्विक शिखर सम्मेलन दक्षिण कोरिया की राजधानी सियोल में आयोजित किया गया था। शिखर सम्मेलन का विषय 'स्मार्ट शहर, स्मार्ट गंतव्य' (Smart Cities, Smart Destinations) था। उपरोक्त कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 केवल 2  1 और 2 दोनों इनमें से कोई भी नहीं Q.4) Which of the following are the reports published by International Monetary Fund? World Economic Outlook Fiscal monitor Global Financial Stability Report Global Financial System Report Choose the correct code 1, 2 and 3 only 1, 2 and 4 only 1, 3 and 4 only All of the above Q.4) निम्नलिखित में से कौन सी, अंतर्राष्ट्रीय मुद्रा कोष द्वारा प्रकाशित रिपोर्टें हैं? विश्व आर्थिक आउटलुक राजकोषीय निगरानी (Fiscal monito) वैश्विक वित्तीय स्थिरता रिपोर्ट वैश्विक वित्तीय प्रणाली रिपोर्ट सही कूट चुनें केवल 1, 2 और 3 केवल 1, 2 और 4 केवल 1, 3 और 4 उपरोक्त सभी Q.5) Which of the following is the latest County to join both IMF and World Bank? Nauru South Sudan  Tuvalu Liberia Q.5) अंतर्राष्ट्रीय मुद्रा कोष और विश्व बैंक, दोनों में शामिल होने वाला नवीनतम देश कौन सा है? नाउरू दक्षिण सूडान तुवालु लाइबेरिया Q.6) Which of the following publishes the report Global slavery Index? International Labour bureau Walk free foundation German Watch International Labour Organization Q.6) निम्नलिखित में से कौन वैश्विक दासता सूचकांक (Global slavery Index) रिपोर्ट प्रकाशित करता है? अंतर्राष्ट्रीय श्रम ब्यूरो वॉक फ्री फाउंडेशन जर्मनवाच अंतर्राष्ट्रीय श्रमिक संगठन Q.7) Consider the following statements World Development Information Day is celebrated annually on October 24 coinciding with United Nations Day It was initiated by the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)for information dissemination and for the mobilization of public opinion relative to trade and development problems Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 None of the above Q.7) निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें विश्व विकास सूचना दिवस 24 अक्टूबर को संयुक्त राष्ट्र दिवस के साथ मनाया जाता है यह व्यापार और विकास पर संयुक्त राष्ट्र सम्मेलन (UNCTAD) द्वारा सूचना प्रसार तथा व्यापार और विकास समस्याओं के सापेक्ष जनता की राय के एकत्रीकरण के लिए आरंभ किया गया था। उपरोक्त कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 केवल 2  1 और 2 दोनों इनमें से कोई भी नहीं Q.8) With reference to Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status, consider the following statements It is a non-discriminatory trade policy which ensures equal trading among all WTO member nations rather than exclusive trading privileges The MFN status is governed by the World Trade Organization's (WTO) General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) At present India has accorded 'Most Favoured Nation' status to all WTO members excluding Pakistan Which of the above statement/s is/are correct? 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only All of the above Q.8) सबसे पसंदीदा राष्ट्र (MFN) स्थिति के संदर्भ में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें यह एक गैर-भेदभावपूर्ण व्यापार नीति है जो विशिष्ट व्यापार विशेषाधिकारों के बजाय सभी डब्ल्यूटीओ सदस्य देशों के बीच समान व्यापार सुनिश्चित करता है एमएफएन की स्थिति विश्व व्यापार संगठन (WTO) के शुल्क और व्यापार पर सामान्य समझौते (GATT) द्वारा संचालित है। वर्तमान में भारत ने पाकिस्तान को छोड़कर सभी डब्ल्यूटीओ सदस्यों को 'सबसे पसंदीदा राष्ट्र' का दर्जा दिया है उपरोक्त कथन में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 और 2 केवल 2 और 3 केवल 1 और 3 उपरोक्त सभी Q.9) Consider the following statements about Asian Development Bank It is a regional development bank headquartered at Manila, Philippines tasked to promote social and economic development in Asia. China holds the largest proportion of shares among the members. The Bank admits members only from the Asia-Pacific region. Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 only 1 and 3 only Q.9) एशियाई विकास बैंक के बारे में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें यह एक क्षेत्रीय विकास बैंक है जिसका मुख्यालय मनीला, फिलीपींस में है, तथा यह एशिया में सामाजिक और आर्थिक विकास को बढ़ावा देने का कार्य करता है। चीन के पास, सदस्यों के बीच शेयरों का सबसे बड़ा अनुपात है। बैंक केवल एशिया-प्रशांत क्षेत्र से सदस्यों को स्वीकार करता है। उपरोक्त कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 और 2 केवल 2 और 3 केवल 1 केवल 1 और 3 Q.10) The area under the Special Economic Zones has been declared as `foreign territory' for the purpose of duties and taxes. Which of the following explains the correct reason for the same? Goods brought from the SEZ to the domestic tariff area(DTA) are to be treated as imported goods SEZ goods are free of excise duty Goods and services going into the SEZ area from DTA shall be treated as exports Choose the correct code 1 and 2 only 1 and 3 only 2 and 3 only All of the above Q.10) विशेष आर्थिक क्षेत्रों (SEZ) के तहत क्षेत्र को शुल्कों और करों के उद्देश्य से `विदेशी क्षेत्र' (foreign territory) घोषित किया गया है। निम्नलिखित में से कौन इसके लिए सही कारण बताता है? SEZ से घरेलू टैरिफ क्षेत्र (DTA) के लिए लाए गए सामान को आयातित माल के रूप में माना जाना है SEZ सामान, उत्पाद शुल्क (excise duty) से मुक्त होते हैं DTA से SEZ क्षेत्र में जाने वाली वस्तुओं और सेवाओं को निर्यात के रूप में माना जाता है सही कूट चुनें केवल 1 और 2 केवल 1 और 3 केवल 2 और 3 उपरोक्त सभी Q.11) Consider the following statements regarding Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) It is a preferential tariff system extended by developed countries to developing countries (also known as preference receiving countries or beneficiary countries). It involves reduced/zero tariffs of all the products exported by beneficiary countries to the markets of GSP providing countries. Withdrawal of the GSP benefit adversely affects exports from India by making it less competitive. Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1 only 1 and 3 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 2 only Q.11) सामान्यीकृत वरीयता प्रणाली (Generalized System of Preferences- GSP) के बारे में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें। यह एक तरजीही टैरिफ प्रणाली है, जो विकसित देशों द्वारा विकासशील देशों (जिसे वरीयता प्राप्त देशों या लाभकारी देशों के रूप में भी जाना जाता है) के लिए विस्तारित किया जाता है। इसमें GSP प्रदान करने वाले देशों के बाजारों में लाभार्थी देशों द्वारा निर्यात किए गए सभी उत्पादों के कम / शून्य टैरिफ शामिल होते हैं। GSP लाभ को वापस लेने से, भारतीय निर्यात कम प्रतिस्पर्धी होकर प्रतिकूल रूप से प्रभावित होता है। उपरोक्त कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 केवल 1 और 3 केवल 2 और 3 केवल 1 और 2 Q.12) The BRICS Agriculture Research Platform (BRICS-ARP) was announced during which of the following summits? 7th BRICS Summit 2015 at Ufa in Russia 9th BRICS Summit 2017 at Xiamen in China 10th BRICS Summit 2018 at Johannesburg in South Africa 11th BRICS Summit 2019 at Brasilia in Brazil Q.12) ब्रिक्स कृषि अनुसंधान मंच (BRICS-ARP) की घोषणा, निम्नलिखित में से किस शिखर सम्मेलन के दौरान की गई थी? रूस के ऊफ़ा में 7 वां ब्रिक्स शिखर सम्मेलन 2015 चीन के शियामेन में 9 वां ब्रिक्स शिखर सम्मेलन 2017 दक्षिण अफ्रीका के जोहान्सबर्ग में 10 वां ब्रिक्स शिखर सम्मेलन 2018 ब्राजील के ब्रासीलिया में 11 वां ब्रिक्स शिखर सम्मेलन 2019 Q.13) During which of the following circumstances does the government impose “safeguard duty”? When an exporting country government gives export subsidy to their trader’s products When there is a surge in imports of a particular product irrespective of a particular exporting country When the goods are exported by a country to another country at a price lower than its normal value None of the above Q.13) निम्नलिखित में से किस परिस्थिति में सरकार “सुरक्षा शुल्क” (safeguard duty) लगाती है? जब एक निर्यातक देश की सरकार, अपने व्यापारी के उत्पादों को निर्यात सब्सिडी देती है जब किसी विशेष निर्यातक देश पर आधारित न होकर, किसी विशेष उत्पाद के आयात में वृद्धि होती है जब सामान एक देश द्वारा दूसरे देश को उसके सामान्य मूल्य से कम कीमत पर निर्यात किया जाता है इनमें से कोई भी नहीं Q.14) Which of the following statements are correct regarding "International Fund for Agricultural Development" (IFAD)? It is a specialized agency of the World Bank Group It focuses on food production in developing countries It focuses on eradicating rural poverty in developing countries Choose the correct code 1 only 2 and 3 only 3 only 1 and 2 only Q.14) "कृषि विकास के लिए अंतर्राष्ट्रीय कोष" (IFAD) के बारे में, निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सही है? यह विश्व बैंक समूह की एक विशेष एजेंसी है यह विकासशील देशों में खाद्य उत्पादन पर केंद्रित है यह विकासशील देशों में ग्रामीण गरीबी उन्मूलन पर केंद्रित है सही कूट चुनें केवल 1 केवल 2 और 3 केवल 3 केवल 1 और 2 Q.15) Consider the following statements about Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) It is a military and security alliance led by China Recently India and Pakistan joined SCO as observer states The 19th SCO meeting was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Which of the above statement/s is/are correct? 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 2 only 3 only Q.15) शंघाई सहयोग संगठन (SCO) के बारे में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें। यह चीन के नेतृत्व में एक सैन्य और सुरक्षा गठबंधन है हाल ही में, भारत और पाकिस्तान पर्यवेक्षक राज्यों के रूप में SCO में शामिल हुए हैं  19 वीं SCO की बैठक किर्गिस्तान के बिश्केक में हुई थी। उपरोक्त कथन में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 और 2 केवल 2 और 3 केवल 2  केवल 3 Q.16) Which of the following reports are not published by World bank? World Development Report Ease of Living Index Universal Health Coverage Index Remittance Report Choose the correct code 2 and 4 only 4 only 1 and 3 only None of the above Q.16) विश्व बैंक द्वारा निम्नलिखित में से कौन सी रिपोर्ट प्रकाशित नहीं की जाती है? विश्व विकास रिपोर्ट ईज़ ऑफ़ लिविंग इंडेक्स सार्वभौमिक स्वास्थ्य कवरेज सूचकांक प्रेषण रिपोर्ट सही कूट चुनें केवल 2 और 4 केवल 4  केवल 1 और 3 इनमें से कोई भी नहीं Q.17) Consider the following statements with respect to World Customs Organization (WCO) It is an United Nations body to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of Customs administrations It is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium It is the only international organization with competence in Customs matters Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only All of the above Q.17) विश्व सीमा शुल्क संगठन (WCO) के संबंध में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें। यह सीमा शुल्क प्रशासन की प्रभावशीलता और दक्षता को बढ़ाने के लिए एक संयुक्त राष्ट्र निकाय है इसका मुख्यालय ब्रुसेल्स, बेल्जियम में है यह सीमा शुल्क के मामलों में सक्षमता वाला एकमात्र अंतर्राष्ट्रीय संगठन है उपरोक्त कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 और 2 केवल 2 और 3 केवल 1 और 3 उपरोक्त सभी Q.18) Consider the following statements regarding International Labour Organization It is the only tripartite U.N. agency, since 1919 that brings together governments, employers and workers of 187 member States. The ILO became the first specialized agency of the UN in 1946. The Centenary session of the International Labour Conference took place in Hague, Netherlands. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 3 only Q.18) अंतर्राष्ट्रीय श्रम संगठन के बारे में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें यह 1919 के बाद से एकमात्र त्रिपक्षीय यूएन एजेंसी है, जो 187 सदस्य राष्ट्रों की सरकारों, नियोक्ताओं और श्रमिकों को एक साथ लाती है। ILO 1946 में UN की पहली विशिष्ट एजेंसी बन गई थी। अंतर्राष्ट्रीय श्रम सम्मेलन का शताब्दी सत्र नीदरलैंड के हेग में आयोजित हुआ था। उपरोक्त कथनों में से कौन सा गलत है / हैं? केवल 1 और 2 केवल 2 और 3 केवल 1 और 3 केवल 3 Q.19) The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans to countries of the world for capital projects. Which of the following institutions are parts of it? International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) International Development Association(IDA) International Finance Corporation (IFC) Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) Choose the correct code 1 and 2 only 1, 2, 3 and 4 only 1 and 3 only All of the above Q.19) विश्व बैंक एक अंतरराष्ट्रीय वित्तीय संस्थान है जो विश्व के देशों को पूंजी परियोजनाओं के लिए ऋण प्रदान करता है। निम्नलिखित में से कौन सी संस्था इसकी अंग हैं? पुनर्निर्माण और विकास के लिए अंतर्राष्ट्रीय बैंक (IBRD) अंतर्राष्ट्रीय विकास संघ (IDA) अंतर्राष्ट्रीय वित्त निगम (IFC) बहुपक्षीय निवेश गारंटी एजेंसी (MIGA) निवेश विवादों के निपटारे के लिए अंतर्राष्ट्रीय केंद्र (ICSID) सही कूट चुनें केवल 1 और 2 केवल 1, 2, 3 और 4 केवल 1 और 3 उपरोक्त सभी Q.20) Which among the following organizations publishes Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report? World Economic Forum UNESCO UNDP United Nations World Tourism Organization Q.20) निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा संगठन, यात्रा और पर्यटन प्रतिस्पर्धात्मकता रिपोर्ट प्रकाशित करता है? विश्व आर्थिक मंच यूनेस्को संयुक्त राष्ट्र विकास कार्यक्रम  संयुक्त राष्ट्र विश्व पर्यटन संगठन Q.21) The term One Stop Centres (OSC) is sometimes seen in the news with reference to: It is a centre to create a database of genetic information and gene modification. It is a centre to support women affected by violence, in private and public spaces. It is a centre to treat covid-19 patients using convalescent plasma therapy. It is a centre for systematic scientific investigation of uniqueness of pure Indigenous Indian cows. Q.21) वन स्टॉप सेंटर्स (One Stop Centres- OSC) शब्द को कभी-कभी किसके संदर्भ में समाचारों में देखा जाता है: यह आनुवंशिक जानकारी और जीन संशोधन का एक डेटाबेस बनाने के लिए एक केंद्र है। यह निजी और सार्वजनिक स्थानों पर हिंसा से प्रभावित महिलाओं का समर्थन करने के लिए एक केंद्र है। यह कॉन्वेलसेंट प्लाज्मा थेरेपी (convalescent plasma therapy) का उपयोग करते हुए कोविड -19 रोगियों के इलाज के लिए एक केंद्र है। यह शुद्ध देशी गायों की विशिष्टता की व्यवस्थित वैज्ञानिक जांच का केंद्र है। Q.22) Consider the following statements: World Meteorological Organization maintains rotating lists of names which are appropriate for each Tropical Cyclone basin. Tropical cyclones can last for a week or more; therefore there can be more than one cyclone at a time. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  1 only  2 only  Both 1 and 2  Neither 1 nor 2 Q.22) निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: विश्व मौसम विज्ञान संगठन उन नामों की चक्रीय सूची बनाये रखता है, जो प्रत्येक उष्णकटिबंधीय चक्रवात बेसिन के लिए उपयुक्त होते हैं। उष्णकटिबंधीय चक्रवात एक सप्ताह या उससे अधिक समय तक रह सकते हैं; इसलिए एक समय में एक से अधिक चक्रवात हो सकते हैं। 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.23) Which of the following statement is/are correct regarding National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)? It is an umbrella organisation for operating retail payments and settlement systems in India It is an initiative of the Reserve Bank of India and the Government of India. Presently NPCI has ten core promoter banks.   Select the correct answer using the code given below: 1 only 1 and 3 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 Q.23) भारतीय राष्ट्रीय भुगतान निगम (NPCI) के संबंध में, निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सही है / हैं? यह भारत में खुदरा भुगतान और निपटान प्रणाली के संचालन के लिए एक अम्ब्रेला संगठन है यह भारतीय रिज़र्व बैंक और भारत सरकार की एक पहल है। वर्तमान में एनपीसीआई के पास दस कोर प्रमोटर बैंक हैं। नीचे दिए गए कूट का उपयोग करके सही उत्तर चुनें: केवल 1 केवल 1 और 3 केवल 2 और 3 1, 2 और 3 Q.24) With reference to Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA), Consider the following statements: ASHA will be trained to work as an interface between the community and the public health system. ASHA must primarily be a woman resident of the village preferably in the age group of 25 to 45 years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  1 only  2 only  Both 1 and 2  Neither 1 nor 2 Q.24) मान्यता प्राप्त सामाजिक स्वास्थ्य कार्यकर्ता (ASHA) के संदर्भ में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: ASHA को समुदाय और सार्वजनिक स्वास्थ्य प्रणाली के बीच एक इंटरफेस के रूप में काम करने के लिए प्रशिक्षित किया जाएगा। ASHA के लिए मुख्य रूप से 25 से 45 वर्ष की आयु की ग्रामीण महिला निवासी को वरीयता दिया 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.25) Which of the following statement is/are correct regarding Malabar Civet? This species is endemic to the Western Ghats of India. They feed on small animals, eggs and some vegetable matter. It is listed as Endangered by the IUCN Red List. Select the correct answer using the code given below: 1 only 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 Q.26) Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Khudai Khidmatgars’. It did not participate in the Civil Disobedience Movement. It was formed by Abbas Tayabji and Mohammed Yasin Khan. Select the correct statements 1 Only 2 Only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.26) ‘खुदाई खिदमतगार’ के संबंध में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें। इसने सविनय अवज्ञा आंदोलन में भाग नहीं लिया था। इसका गठन अब्बास तैयबजी और मोहम्मद यासीन खान ने किया था। सही कथनों का चयन करें केवल 1 केवल 2  1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 Q.27) Consider the following statements Under the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act, states are mandated to keep their fiscal deficit at 3% of gross domestic product. The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act allows RBI to subscribe to the primary issues of central government securities under emergency situations. Select the correct statements 1 Only 2 Only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.27) निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें राजकोषीय उत्तरदायित्व और बजट प्रबंधन (FRBM) अधिनियम के तहत, राज्यों को अपने वित्तीय घाटे को सकल घरेलू उत्पाद के 3% पर रखने के लिए अनिवार्य है। राजकोषीय उत्तरदायित्व और बजट प्रबंधन (FRBM) अधिनियम, RBI को आपातकालीन स्थितियों में केंद्र सरकार की प्रतिभूतियों के प्राथमिक इश्यू को सब्सक्राइब करने की अनुमति देता है। सही कथनों का चयन करें केवल 1 केवल 2  1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 Q.28) Consider the following statements with respect to ‘The Spotlight Initiative’  It is a global, multi-year partnership between the European Union and the United Nations  It is aimed at elimination of all forms of violence against women and girls. Select the correct statements 1 Only 2 Only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.28) ‘स्पॉटलाइट इनिशिएटिव’ (Spotlight Initiative) के संबंध में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें। यह यूरोपीय संघ और संयुक्त राष्ट्र के बीच एक वैश्विक, बहु-वर्षीय साझेदारी है इसका उद्देश्य महिलाओं और लड़कियों के खिलाफ सभी प्रकार की हिंसा का उन्मूलन करना है। सही कथनों का चयन करें केवल 1 केवल 2  1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 Q.29) ‘Generalised Entropy Index’ which was in news recently is a measure of  Unemployment Inequality Inflation Monetary Policy Transmission Q.29) ‘सामान्यीकृत एन्ट्रापी सूचकांक' (Generalised Entropy Index) जो हाल ही में समाचारों में था, किसकी माप है- बेरोजगारी असमानता मुद्रास्फीति मौद्रिक नीति संचरण Q.30) Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? 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NEW INITIATIVE [VIDEO]: IASbaba CURRENT AFFAIRS PRELIMS (CAP)- TO THE POINT! By AYMAN JAMAL, IPS 2018 Dear Students, The UPSC Prelims Examination 2020 might be postponed. But don’t worry! IASbaba will make sure your preparation is on track, and the focus is only on your goal. We will keep you engaged, by providing the best quality initiatives throughout the year. Always remember IASbaba will be your friend, philosopher, and guide at all times! As an institute, we have always aspired to find ways of scientific learning for students so that aspirants will not only enjoy the process of learning but also can grasp every concept more effectively and efficiently. The first step of learning is of course reading. However, what you read and how you read makes a lot of difference in understanding and retention of knowledge. For example, If you read Art and Culture book by Nitin Singhania you’ll find it too lengthy, complex, and factual whereas if you read the handwritten notes of Nitin Singhania, you will find them easy to understand. Similarly, we try to keep our articles coherent and easy to understand so that one can easily recall that information when required. Also, we try to design all our plans in a scientific manner to make the learning experience effective and enjoyable. Studies show that a long-lasting way of learning is through audiovisual means. In our quest to provide an opportunity for quality content to a person living in the remotest part of the country, and to keep the momentum going during the time of uncertainty, we are introducing a new program – CURRENT AFFAIRS PRELIMS (CAP) – TO THE POINT.   ABOUT THE PROGRAM – CAP - TO THE POINT! A video will be uploaded Daily (Monday – Friday) covering the most important Current Affair Topics for Prelims. Daily 5 Most Important topics from Prelims perspective will be covered. The video will also include 5 MCQs on the topics discussed so that you can grasp those concepts clearly and understand the dynamics and demands of the Exam. Each Video will be of 15-20 Minutes Duration. The first 12-15 minutes will be on Prelims Topics Discussion, followed by Prelims Mcq's in the last 5 Minutes. In a week we will cover 20 Topics and 20 MCQ's. Coverage will be from The Hindu, Indian Express, and PIB which are the most important sources for the Prelims Exam.   The Prelims Video Discussions are done by Ayman Jamal, IPS 2018. She was the highest scorer (206) in the UPSC 2018 Interview. She has cleared UPSC Prelims 4 times and many other competitive exams like Bihar public service commission exam, Assistant Labour Commissioner Exam, etc. Her knowledge and experience of the competitive exams and especially UPSC Prelims will be a special value add in this series of Prelims Video Discussions. Unlike other good things in the world, which are not for free, this initiative is FREE. All you have to do is to SUBSCRIBE to IASbaba's Website (below) and our YOUTUBE Channel for the latest updates and you can watch these videos. Today's CURRENT AFFAIRS PRELIMS (CAP) – TO THE POINT, 5th May,2020 TOPICS & SOURCES IN TODAY'S VIDEO: 1. Disaster Management Act The Hindu 2. Petersberg Climate Dialogue PIB 3. RT PCR, Paper Strip Test and Pooled Sampling The Indian Express 4. Jal Shakti Abhiyan PIB 5. GI tag The Hindu   To get Regular Updates from IASbaba, follow- 👉 TELEGRAM Channel – https://t.me/IASbabaOfficialAccount 👉 YOUTUBE  –  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChvbVdio9Wgj7Z3nQz1Q0ZQ 👉 FACEBOOK  – https://www.facebook.com/iasbaba/ Also, SUBSCRIBE to the WEBSITE Below, so that you don’t miss out on important posts!   Happy learning :) All the best IASbaba

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Dear Students, The UPSC Prelims Examination 2020 might be postponed. But don’t worry! IASbaba will make sure your preparation is on track, and the focus is only on your goal. We will keep you engaged, by providing the best quality initiatives throughout the year. Always remember IASbaba will be your friend, philosopher, and guide at all times! As an institute, we have always aspired to find ways of scientific learning for students so that aspirants will not only enjoy the process of learning but also can grasp every concept more effectively and efficiently. The first step of learning is of course reading. However, what you read and how you read makes a lot of difference in understanding and retention of knowledge. For example, If you read Art and Culture book by Nitin Singhania you’ll find it too lengthy, complex, and factual whereas if you read the handwritten notes of Nitin Singhania, you will find them easy to understand. Similarly, we try to keep our articles coherent and easy to understand so that one can easily recall that information when required. Also, we try to design all our plans in a scientific manner to make the learning experience effective and enjoyable. Studies show that a long-lasting way of learning is through audiovisual means. In our quest to provide an opportunity for quality content to a person living in the remotest part of the country, and to keep the momentum going during the time of uncertainty, we are introducing a new program – CURRENT AFFAIRS PRELIMS (CAP) – TO THE POINT.   ABOUT THE PROGRAM – CAP - TO THE POINT! A video will be uploaded Daily (Monday – Friday) covering the most important Current Affair Topics for Prelims. Daily 5 Most Important topics from Prelims perspective will be covered. The video will also include 5 MCQs on the topics discussed so that you can grasp those concepts clearly and understand the dynamics and demands of the Exam. Each Video will be of 15-20 Minutes Duration. The first 12-15 minutes will be on Prelims Topics Discussion, followed by Prelims Mcq's in the last 5 Minutes. In a week we will cover 20 Topics and 20 MCQ's. Coverage will be from The Hindu, Indian Express, and PIB which are the most important sources for the Prelims Exam.   The Prelims Video Discussions are done by UPSC TOPPER Ayman Jamaal. She was the highest scorer (206) in the UPSC 2018 Interview. She has cleared UPSC Prelims 4 times and many other competitive exams like Bihar State Board Exam, Labour Commissioner Exam, etc. Her knowledge and experience of the competitive exams and especially UPSC Prelims will be a special value add in this series of Prelims Video Discussions. Unlike other good things in the world, which are not for free, this initiative is FREE. All you have to do is to SUBSCRIBE to IASbaba's Website (below) and our YOUTUBE Channel for the latest updates and you can watch these videos. Today's CURRENT AFFAIRS PRELIMS (CAP) – TO THE POINT, 5th May,2020 TOPICS & SOURCES IN TODAY'S VIDEO: 1. Disaster Management Act The Hindu 2. Petersberg Climate Dialogue PIB 3. RT PCR, Paper Strip Test and Pooled Sampling The Indian Express 4. Jal Shakti Abhiyan PIB 5. GI tag The Hindu   Happy learning :) All the best IASbaba

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IAS UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 5th May 2020 Archives J&K Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Bench to deal with service matters Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II - Polity  In News: The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Bench of J&K will deal with all service matters of the employees of the Central government and the Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh  Earlier, Chandigarh Bench of CAT used to deal with these matters.. Important value additions: Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) It was established under Article 323 - A of the Constitution. Mandate: To adjudicate (formal judgement) disputes and complaints related to recruitment and conditions of service of persons who are appointed to public services and posts. The Tribunal exercises the same jurisdiction and authority in case of contempt of itself as that of a High Court under Section 17 of the Administrative Tribunal Act, 1985. The Tribunal is guided by the principles of natural justice in deciding cases.  It is not bound by the procedure prescribed by the Civil Procedure Code. Salaries, allowances and conditions of service:  As specified by the Central Government. India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations appointed Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – International Relations; International Groupings In News: India has appointed diplomat T S Tirumurti as its Permanent Representative to the United Nations. Important value additions: The Permanent Mission  It is the diplomatic mission that every member state appoints to the United Nations.  It is headed by a Permanent Representative, who is also referred to as the “UN ambassador”. It is also mentioned in the Article 1 (7) of the Vienna Convention. United Nations It is an intergovernmental organization that aims to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations  It is the largest and most powerful organization in the world.  Headquarters: New York City; other main offices: Geneva, Nairobi, Vienna and The Hague. Official languages:  Arabic Chinese French English Russian Spanish India was among the original members of the UN that signed the Declaration by United Nations at Washington, D.C. in 1944.  It also participated in the United Nations Conference on International Organization at San Francisco from 25 April to 26 June 1945.  1-D Simulation Code to Study Earth’s Magnetosphere Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II - Health   In News: Scientists at the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG) have developed a generalized one-dimensional fluid simulation code.  It shall study a wide spectrum of electric field structures in near-earth plasma environments or earth’s magnetosphere. It is expected to help in planning future space missions. Important value additions: Formation of Earth’s Magnetosphere Plasma is the most common state of matter in the universe as a whole. It consists of a gas of ions and free electrons. Sun is the major source of plasma deposition in space around the Earth.  It forces some of its plasma towards the earth in the form of the solar wind. The solar wind carries with it a solar magnetic field, called the Interplanetary Magnetic Field (IMF). The interaction of the IMF with the earth’s magnetic field creates the magnetosphere of the earth. Significance of magnetosphere It shields Earth from solar and cosmic particle radiation and erosion of the atmosphere by the solar wind.  Regions of the Earth’s Magnetosphere: Image Source: Click here The schematic diagram of Earth’s magnetosphere shown consists of different regions: Bow shock : It occurs when the Earth’s magnetosphere interacts with the nearby flowing  Plasma. Magnetosheath: Region of space between the magnetopause and the bow shock. Magnetopause : It is the boundary between the planet's magnetic field and the solar wind. Northern tail lobe : Earth's magnetosphere lobe on the northern side. Magnetic field lines of the lobe point towards the earth. Southern tail lobe: Earth's magnetosphere lobe on the southern side. Plasmasphere: Earth's magnetosphere consisting of low energy (cool) plasma. Solar winds: Stream of charged particles released from the upper atmosphere of the Sun (corona). Significance of Study of Plasma Processes: The plasma processes may hamper the working of satellites that are in the magnetospheric region.  The changes in plasma processes can be deciphered only through computer simulations. The study will help advance the knowledge of plasma waves, instabilities and effects associated with wave-particle interactions.  Indian Institute of Geomagnetism It conducts basic and applied research in Geomagnetism (study of dynamics of earth’s magnetic field) and allied fields. The Institute also supports a World Data Centre for Geomagnetism (WDC, Mumbai), which is the only International centre for Geomagnetic data in South Asia. Miscellaneous Snakebite Four venomous snakes that cause deaths in India due to snakebites are: Russell’s viper Saw-scaled viper Common krait  Cobra Covid toe It is a kind of rash being reported in some Covid-19 patients’ toes. The researchers have likened it to pseudo-chilblain lesions. (MAINS FOCUS) POLITY/ GOVERNANCE  Topic: General Studies 2: Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure Government policies and interventions for development in Health sectors Cauvery Waters Authority Context: Central Government through notification on 24th April 2020 brought the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) under the administrative control of the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti. Brief History of Cauvery Waters Authority Central Government, in exercise of the powers under Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956 had constituted the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal in 1990. The Tribunal adjudicated upon the water sharing of Cauvery river among the States of Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Union territory of Puducherry. The Tribunal gave its verdict in 2007. However, the party States filed casein the Supreme Court against the said verdict. The Supreme Court delivered its verdict in 2018 modifying the Tribunal’s order. Click here for details SC also directed the Central Government to frame a scheme under section 6A of the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, to implement the verdict. As a result, the Central Government notified the Cauvery Water Management Scheme on 01st june, 2018, constituting the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) and the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) What is the criticism of the notification? Farmers groups & political parties are alleging that notification has reduced the Authority to a “puppet” of the Centre. The reason cited for this allegation are CWMA was created on the direction of the Supreme Court in February 2018 and Ministry of Jal Shakti was formed in May 2019 through merging of two ministries.  It is argued that between June 2018-May 2019, there was no public notification on the CWMA being designated as an organisation under then Union Ministry of Water Resources. Hence, the new notification is a move without any precedence. Is the above Criticism justified? Not necessarily, this is because CWMA has been working all along under the Water resources Ministry. Even in the case of its predecessor, the Cauvery River Authority (1998-2013) with the Prime Minister as the Chairman and Chief Ministers of the basin States as Members, the Union Ministry of Water Resources had administrative control Besides, eight inter-State river water boards will come under the Jal Shakti Ministry as a result of this notification. Hence, it is not specific to Cauvery river. The notification is just an allocation of business rule which means the authority will have to report to the Jal Shakti Ministry Thus, the notification is just a procedural requirement (after the merger of water ministries) and has no impact on the independent nature of the functioning of the authority. Is everything fine with CWMA? No, there are criticisms against Centre vis-à-vis CWMA on the following grounds  Even two years after its formation, the Authority does not have a full-fledged chairman. Centre has been reluctant to act decisively in aspects relating to CWMA, other than under the orders of the Supreme Court, for fear of alienating voters in one of the States involved The body has thus been not fully operational. Conclusion River Water sharing being a sensitive issue, Centre must ensure that all stakeholders are communicated properly as to avoid confusion. Connecting the dots: Do you think that the next World War will be over water? Discuss ‘Rivers as a mechanistic producer of water, not as a dynamic life-giving system that is responsive to local and global triggers of use and abuse’. Comment. INTERNATIONAL/ GOVERNANCE/ ENVIRONMENT Topic: General Studies 2,3: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Environmental Conservation Economy vs Clean air Context: As the lockdown exit strategies are being designed, there is pressure on governments to lower environmental standards to give impetus to growth Do You Know? According to IMF, crisis caused due to COVID-19 pandemic can trigger the worst recession since the Great Depression of the 1930s. At the end of March, the US announced a significant reduction in fuel efficiency standards for new cars, which could result in increased gasoline consumption by 80 billion tonnes India is home to 21 of the world’s 30 most polluted cities Dangers to Environment There is a demand to lower environmental standards, suspend environmental monitoring requirements and reduce environmental enforcement, in the belief that this is necessary to rescue economic growth.  It is assumed that one has to make necessary trade-offs between saving livelihoods and protecting the environment COVID-19 is being used as an excuse to weaken environmental protection.  Overlooking environmental protection is seen as short-term solutions in response to the present crisis Why it is necessary to resist the temptation to overlook environment protection? Increased pollution increases vulnerability to Corona Deaths People living in areas with higher levels of air pollution face increased risk of premature death from COVID-19 Continued air pollution directly translates to mortality under COVID-19. Pollution leads to increased mortality The State of Global Air 2019 Report finds air pollution responsible for over 1.2 million deaths India each, based on 2017 data.  Weakening Environmental Standards will further increase the risk to lives Pollution imposes disproportionate burden on poor There is enormous inequality in the impact of the COVID-19 fallout.  Those who suffer the most from air pollution are the poor, who cannot afford air-purifiers or other mitigating measures Pollution increases the risk of future epidemics There is good evidence that three-quarters of the emerging infectious diseases migrate from wild or domesticated animals into humans. This includes Ebola, SARS, MERS and now COVID-19.  Deforestation, industrial agriculture, illegal wildlife trade, climate change and other types of environmental degradation increase the risk of future pandemics. Weakening environmental standards may go against public opinion The dramatic improvement in the quality of air and water in the most polluted cities around the world due to lockdown, has led to wide public approval Weakening environmental standards to kick start economy may again lead to increased pollution levels not acceptable to public Changed drivers of value Corona crisis has given a clean, healthy and sustainable environment the economic value it deserves This has resulted to urgent call to action for increased focus on healthy lifestyle and sustainable development Conclusion Covid must not be used as an excuse to ignore environment protection. Rather there should be enhanced coordination at an international level to continue to work towards reduced emissions under the Paris Agreement.  Connecting the dots: Paris Climate Deal Sustainable Development Goals and its target of 2030 – will be achievable? (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 Which of the following article deals with establishment of Central Administrative Tribunal? Article 212-A Article 323-A Article 322-A Article 300-A Q.2 Which of the following is not the official language of the United Nations? Japanese Spanish Russian Arabic Q.3 Consider the following statements regarding United Nations: The headquarter of the UN is in Washington D.C. India was among the original members of the UN. 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 regarding one-dimensional fluid simulation code recently developed at the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG): It shall study a wide spectrum of electric field structures Earth’s magnetosphere. It is expected to help in planning future space missions. Which of the above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 ANSWERS FOR 4th May 2020 TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE (TYK) 1 A 2 C 3 D 4 A Must Read About Diplomacy through Online engagement: The Indian Express About Arogya Setu’s app: The Hindu About MPLADS: The Hindu

IASbaba’s 60 Day Plan [Day - 56]- IAS Prelims Test Series 2020 GEOGRAPHY & CURRENT AFFAIRS

ARCHIVES OF 60 DAY PLAN PRELIMS EXCLUSIVE CURRENT AFFAIRS CLASSES (12 SESSIONS-By Tauseef Sir): STARTING ON 16 APRIL JOIN NOW!   Dear Students, The 60 Days Training has finally begun:) DAY 56 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. 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Here, doubts related to the 60 day questions or conceptual clarity in a particular subject can be asked. Your doubts will be cleared on real-time basis (or max within hour it will be answered from the subject experts) If you are genuinely finding difficulty interms of preparing with that particular subject, then you can use 5pm-7pm window to make calls. If you are not able to speak to IASbaba's Team, then you can still post your doubts/queries in the same post of the 60 day initiative. As mentioned above, your doubts will be cleared on real-time basis (or max within hour it will be answered from the subject experts). Make the best use of the communication channel (Ask Your Baba/comment section on daily 60 Day post and calls) provided. We will make sure that, all your queries will be answered to. So we have  tried our bit, to ensure your preparation goes smoothly, you can do your bit by keeping in touch with us via phone/ website to keep yourself going, keep yourself engaged and staying positive during the rough times.   How to make the maximum use of this HOTLINE and #ASKBABA (Disqus comment of 60 Day Plan) on Daily basis? Now, that I have solved 30 mcq’s, what to do next?  How to Analyse my Performance? For Answers to the above Questions  ->CONNECT WITH BABA: IASbaba’s Dedicated HOTLINE for UPSC/IAS Aspirants !!   Note- Download the OMR Sheet and attempt the questions exactly like UPSC Prelims. After you are done, please post your OMR in the comment section. Once the solution key is released (5 PM), cross-check the answers and again, comment the marks (you got) in the same comment thread. This will keep you responsible and sincere in days to come. Also, we need more sets of scores for releasing the cut offs in the night so, requesting all of you to sincerely put your scores in comment section.    You can also take part in discussion with peers.   Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to the geological history of India.  Panna and Golconda diamonds belong to the vindhyan rock system.  Regur soil belongs to the cuddapah rock system.  Which of the above statements is/are correct?  1 only  2 only  1 and 2 Both  Neither 1 nor 2  Q.1) भारत के भूवैज्ञानिक इतिहास के संबंध में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें। पन्ना और गोलकोंडा हीरे, विंध्य चट्टानी प्रणाली से संबंधित हैं। रेगुर मिट्टी कुडप्पा चट्टान प्रणाली से संबंधित है। उपरोक्त कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 केवल 2  1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 Q.2) With respect to Eastern Coastal Plains of India which of the following facts is/are true?  They have more natural harbours than western coasts.  They have wider and large deltas compared to western coasts.  They are examples of emergent coasts.  Choose the correct option:  2 only  3 only  2 and 3 only  1, 2 and 3  Q.2) भारत के पूर्वी तटीय मैदानों के संबंध में, निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा तथ्य सही है / हैं? उनके पास पश्चिमी तटों की तुलना में अधिक प्राकृतिक बंदरगाह हैं। उनके पास पश्चिमी तटों की तुलना में व्यापक और बड़े डेल्टा हैं। वे उभरते हुए तटों (emergent coasts) के उदाहरण हैं। सही विकल्प चुनें: केवल 2  केवल 3 केवल 2 और 3 1, 2 और 3 Q.3) Arrange the following hills/ranges from South to North.  Shevaroy hills  Nallamala hills Palkonda range Javadi hills.  Select the correct code? 1-4-3-2 1-4-2-3 2-3-1-4 3-2-1-4 Q.3) निम्नलिखित पहाड़ियों / पर्वतमाला को दक्षिण से उत्तर की ओर व्यवस्थित करें। शेरावॉय पहाड़ियाँ नल्लामला पहाड़ियाँ पालकोंडा श्रेणी जावड़ी पहाड़ियाँ सही कूट का चयन करें? 1-4-3-2 1-4-2-3 2-3-1-4 3-2-1-4 Q.4) The Himalayas are still in their youthful stage and are still rising. Which of the following evidence shows that the Himalayas are still rising? Fossil formations of the Shivalik hills are also found in Tibetan plateau.  Occurrence of earthquakes in the Himalayas.  Terraces found at the valley sides in the valley regions of the Himalayas.  Choose the correct option:  1 and 3 only  1, and 2 only  2 and 3 only  1, 2 and 3.  Q.4) हिमालय अभी भी अपने युवा अवस्था में है और अभी भी बढ़ रहा है। निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा प्रमाण दर्शाता है कि हिमालय अभी भी बढ़ रहा है? तिब्बती पठार में भी, शिवालिक पहाड़ियों के जीवाश्म रूप पाए जाते हैं हिमालय में भूकंप की घटना हिमालय के तराई क्षेत्रों में घाटी के किनारों पर पाए जाने वाले क्रमिक रूप से बढ़ते क्षेत्र (Terraces) सही विकल्प चुनें: केवल 1 और 3 केवल 1, और 2 केवल 2 और 3 1, 2 और 3 Q.5) With respect to the deserts in India, which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?            Term     ::    Meaning Dhrian    ::    Fertile tract of land Rohi        ::    Shifting sand dunes Bagar      ::    semi-arid plain Thali       ::    sandy plain Choose the correct option:  1 and 2 only  3 and 4 only  1, 2 and 4 only  1, 2, 3 and 4  Q.5) भारत में मरुस्थलों के संबंध में, निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा युग्म सही रूप से सुमेलित है / हैं?      शब्द                                           अर्थ धीरन (Dhrian)                  भूमि का उपजाऊ क्षेत्र रोही (Rohi)                 स्थानांतरित होते हुए रेत के टीले बागर (Bagar)                      अर्ध-शुष्क मैदान थाली (Thali)                         रेतीले मैदान सही विकल्प चुनें: केवल 1 और 2 केवल 3 और 4 केवल 1, 2 और 4 1, 2, 3 और 4 Q.6) The drainage pattern in Chotanagpur plateau is an example of which type of drainage pattern?  Trellised drainage pattern Dendritic drainage pattern  Centripetal drainage pattern.  Radial drainage pattern.  Q.6) छोटानागपुर पठार में अपवाह तंत्र किस प्रकार के अपवाह तंत्र का एक उदाहरण है? जालीदार अपवाह तंत्र (Trellised drainage pattern) वृक्षाकार अपवाह तंत्र (Dendritic drainage pattern) अभिकेंद्रीय अपवाह तंत्र (Centripetal drainage pattern) अरीय अपवाह तंत्र (Radial drainage pattern) Q.7) Harangi, Hemavati and Kabani are tributaries of which of the following rivers in India?  Godavari Mahanadi Kaveri Krishna Q.7) हरंगी, हेमावती और कबानी, भारत की निम्नलिखित नदियों में से किसकी सहायक नदियाँ हैं? गोदावरी महानदी कावेरी कृष्णा Q.8) National Waterway 4 is being developed on which of the following two rivers? Krishna and Mahanadi Krishna and Godavari Mahanadi and Brahmani Kaveri and Godavari Q.8) राष्ट्रीय जलमार्ग 4, निम्नलिखित दो नदियों में से किस पर विकसित किया जा रहा है? कृष्णा और महानदी कृष्णा और गोदावरी महानदी और ब्राह्मणी कावेरी और गोदावरी Q.9) The ‘Norwesters’ locally known as ‘KalBaisakhi’ in Eastern India is known by which name in Assam?  Loo Bardoli Chheerha Hwangtu Blosson showers.  Q.9) 'नोरवेस्टर्स' को स्थानीय रूप से पूर्वी भारत में 'कालबैसाखी' के रूप में जाना जाता है, इसे असम में किस नाम से जाना जाता है? लू बारदोली छेरहा (Bardoli Chheerha) ह्वांगटू (Hwangtu) ब्लॉसन शॉवर (Blosson showers) Q.10) Consider the following statements with respect to the Indian Climate. Rainfall over the country is primarily orographic.  Indian rainfall is generally torrential in nature.  Which of the above statements is/are correct?  1 only  2 only  1 and 2 Both  Neither 1 nor 2  Q.10) भारतीय जलवायु के संबंध में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें। देश में वर्षा मुख्य रूप से पर्वतीकृत (orographic) है। भारतीय वर्षा सामान्यतः प्रकृति में मूसलाधार (torrential) होती है। उपरोक्त कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 केवल 2  1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 Q.11) The Human Development Index (HDI) prepared by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is an important data to compare the growth of the countries. HDI is the composite index of which of the following factors?  Life Expectancy.  Gross Domestic product (GDP) of a country.  Per capita Income.  Health.  Education.  Choose the correct option:  1 and 3  1, 2, 4 and 5  1, 3 and 5  All of the above.  Q.11) संयुक्त राष्ट्र विकास कार्यक्रम (UNDP) द्वारा तैयार मानव विकास सूचकांक (HDI) देशों के विकास की तुलना करने के लिए एक महत्वपूर्ण डेटा है। एचडीआई निम्नलिखित कारकों में से किसका संयुक्त सूचकांक है? जीवन प्रत्याशा किसी देश का सकल घरेलू उत्पाद (जीडीपी)। प्रति व्यक्ति आय स्वास्थ्य शिक्षा सही विकल्प चुनें: 1 और 3 1, 2, 4 और 5 1, 3 और 5 उपरोक्त सभी Q.12) Consider the following statements about a soil group in India.  They are mainly found on the summits of western ghats, eastern ghats and Rajmahal hills.  They are formed by the process of leaching.  This soil group is good raw material for building construction.  The above features best describes which of the following soil groups in India.  Black Soil Alluvial Soil.  Red Soil.  Laterite soil.  Q.12) भारत में एक मृदा समूह के बारे में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें। वे मुख्य रूप से पश्चिमी घाट, पूर्वी घाट और राजमहल पहाड़ियों के शिखर पर पायी जाती हैं। वे लीचिंग की प्रक्रिया से निर्मित होती हैं। यह मृदा समूह, भवन निर्माण के लिए अच्छी कच्ची सामग्री है। उपरोक्त विशेषताएं, भारत में निम्नलिखित मृदा समूहों में से किसका सबसे अच्छा वर्णन करती हैं। काली मिट्टी जलोढ़ मिट्टी लाल मिट्टी लेटराइट मिट्टी Q.13) Which of the following are considered as minor industrial regions in India?  Hugli region.  Visakhapatnam Guntur region.  Jaipur-Ajmer region.  Allahabad-Varanasi-Mirzapur region.  Kollam-Thiruvananthapuram region.  Choose the correct option:  1 and 4 only  3 and 4 only  1, 2 and 5 only 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5   Q.13) भारत में निम्नलिखित में से कौन से लघु औद्योगिक क्षेत्र (minor industrial regions) माने जाते हैं? हुगली क्षेत्र विशाखापत्तनम गुंटूर क्षेत्र जयपुर-अजमेर क्षेत्र इलाहाबाद-वाराणसी-मिर्जापुर क्षेत्र कोल्लम-तिरुवनंतपुरम क्षेत्र सही विकल्प चुनें: केवल 1 और 4 केवल 3 और 4 केवल 1, 2 और 5 1, 2, 3, 4 और 5 Q.14) Sindhi, Odia and Maithili belong to which family of languages in India?  Austric (Nishada) Dravidian  Indo-European (Aryan) Sino-Tibetan (Kirata) Q.14) सिंधी, ओडिया और मैथिली, भारत में भाषाओं के किस परिवार से संबंधित हैं? ऑस्ट्रिक (निषाद) द्रविड़ इंडो-यूरोपियन (आर्यन) चीनी-तिब्बती (किरात) Q.15) Consider the following pairs:              Term    :    Relates to  Fazendas. : Coffee estates Kolkhoz : Rubber Plantations Frigorificos : Slaughter houses Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?  2 only  1 and 3 only  1 and 2 only  1, 2 and 3  Q.15) निम्नलिखित युग्मों पर विचार करें:          शब्द                                             संबंध  फेज़ेंडा (Fazendas) :                          कॉफी भूमि कोल्खोज़ (Kolkhoz):                      रबर वृक्षारोपण फ्रिगोरीफिकोस (Frigorificos):           बूचड़खाने उपरोक्त में से कौन सी जोड़ी सही ढंग से सुमेलित है / हैं? केवल 2  केवल 1 और 3 केवल 1 और 2 1, 2 और 3 Q.16) Consider the following pairs with respect to water harvesting methods Water Harvesting method   :; Place Phad System  ::  Maharashtra Ahar Pynes   ::  Bihar Zabo   ::  Ladakh.  Which of the above are correctly matched ?  2 only  1 and 2 only  1 and 3 only  1, 2 and 3  Q.16) जल संचयन विधियों (water harvesting methods) के संबंध में, निम्नलिखित युग्मों पर विचार करें         जल संचयन विधि                            स्थान फाड प्रणाली                            महाराष्ट्र अहार पाइन (Ahar Pynes)          बिहार ज़ाबो (Zabo)                            लद्दाख उपरोक्त में से कौन सही ढंग से सुमेलित है? केवल 2  केवल 1 और 2 केवल 1 और 3 1, 2 और 3 Q.17)  Which one of the following is not an approach in human geography? Spatial Organisation Areal differentiation Exploration and description Socio-political approach.   Q.17) मानव भूगोल में निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा दृष्टिकोण नहीं है? स्थानिक संगठन (Spatial Organisation) क्षेत्रीय विभेद (Areal differentiation) अन्वेषण और विवरण सामाजिक-राजनीतिक दृष्टिकोण Q.18) Consider the following statements:  Palghat gap separates the The western ghats from the main Sahyadri range  Gudalur is the place where The Nilgiris join the Sahyadris.  Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1 only  2 only  1 and 2 Both  Neither 1 nor 2  Q.18) निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: पालघाट दर्रा, पश्चिमी घाट को मुख्य सह्याद्री श्रेणी से अलग करता है गुडालुर वह स्थान है जहाँ नीलगिरी, सह्याद्रि से जुड़ती है। उपरोक्त 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) Consider the following pairs with respect to prayags in India:             Prayag             ::   Confluence of Rivers Rudra prayag   ::  Alakananda and Mandakini Vishnu Prayag  ::  Dhauli ganga and Vishnu ganga Karna Prayad   :: Alakananda and pindar.  Dev prayag      :: Alakananda and Bhagirathi Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?  4 only  1, 2 and 4 only  1, 3 and 4 only  1, 2, 3 and 4  Q.19) भारत में प्रार्थना के संबंध में निम्नलिखित युग्मों पर विचार करें:                 प्रयाग                             नदियों का संगम रुद्र प्रयाग                     अलकनंदा और मंदाकिनी विष्णु प्रयाग                धौली गंगा और विष्णु गंगा कर्ण प्रयाग                    अलकनंदा और पिंडर देव प्रयाग                   अलकनंदा और भागीरथी उपरोक्त में से कौन सी जोड़ी सही ढंग से सुमेलित है / हैं? केवल 4  केवल 1, 2 और 4 केवल 1, 3 और 4 1, 2, 3 और 4 Q.20) Which among the following are the characteristic features of plantation agriculture?  Multi crop farming Labour intensive.  Adoption of modern technology  Capital intensive.  Choose the correct option:  1 and 2 only  2 and 3 only 2, 3 and 4 only  1, 2, 3 and 4  Q.20) निम्नलिखित में से कौन से/ सी वृक्षारोपण कृषि की विशेषता हैं? बहु फसली खेती श्रम गहन आधुनिक तकनीक को अपनाना पूंजी गहन सही विकल्प चुनें: केवल 1 और 2 केवल 2 और 3  केवल 2, 3 और 4 1, 2, 3 और 4 Q.21) Which of the following statement is/are correct regarding Jim Corbett National Park? It is the first national park in India. It is named after British hunter Jim Edward Corbett. It is situated in the state of Arunanchal Pradesh. Select the correct answer using the code given below: 3 only 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 Q.21) जिम कॉर्बेट राष्ट्रीय उद्यान के संबंध में, निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सही है / हैं? यह भारत का पहला राष्ट्रीय उद्यान है। इसका नाम ब्रिटिश शिकारी जिम एडवर्ड कॉर्बेट के नाम पर रखा गया है। यह अरुणाचल प्रदेश राज्य में स्थित है। नीचे दिए गए कूट का उपयोग करके सही उत्तर चुनें: केवल 3 केवल 1 और 2 केवल 2 और 3 1, 2 और 3 Q.22) The term Wormivet is sometimes seen in the news with reference to: It is an herbal oral medication which paralyzes the adult tapeworm in human body.  It is a protective suit used to ensure the safety of healthcare workers working round the clock on COVID-19 mitigation. It is an indigenous herbal medication to treat endoparasite (worm) infestation among livestock. It is the scientific investigations on plant growth, soil health and providing immunity in plant system. Q.22) वॉर्मीवेट (Wormivet) शब्द को कभी-कभी समाचारों में, किसके संदर्भ में देखा जाता है: यह एक हर्बल मौखिक औषधि है जो मानव शरीर में वयस्क फ़ीता कृमि (tapeworm) को शक्तिहीन बना देती है। यह COVID-19 शमन पर चौबीसों घंटे काम करने वाले स्वास्थ्य कार्यकर्ताओं की सुरक्षा सुनिश्चित करने के लिए उपयोग किया जाने वाला एक सुरक्षात्मक सूट है। यह पशुधन के बीच अंत:परजीवी (कृमि) के संक्रमण का उपचार करने के लिए एक स्वदेशी हर्बल औषधि है। यह पौधों की वृद्धि, मृदा स्वास्थ्य और पादप प्रणाली में प्रतिरक्षा प्रदान करने की वैज्ञानिक जाँच है। Q.23) Which of the following is/are Correctly matched regarding bill of lading (BOL): On-board BOL - denotes that merchandise has been physically loaded onto a shipping vessel.  Straight BOL - denotes that merchandise has been received.  Order BOL – is used when payment has been made in advance of shipment. Select the correct answer using the code given below: 1 only 1 and 3 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 Q.23) निम्नलिखित में से कौन बिल ऑफ़ लैडिंग/ लदान बिल (BOL) के संदर्भ में सही ढंग से सुमेलित है : ऑन-बोर्ड बीओएल (On-board BOL) - यह दर्शाता है कि माल को भौतिक रूप से एक शिपिंग पोत पर लोड किया गया है। स्ट्रेट बीओएल (Straight BOL) - यह दर्शाता है कि माल प्राप्त हो गया है। ऑर्डर बीओएल (Order BOL) - इसका उपयोग तब किया जाता है जब शिपमेंट से पहले भुगतान किया गया हो। नीचे दिए गए कूट का उपयोग करके सही उत्तर चुनें: केवल 1 केवल 1 और 3 केवल 2 और 3 1, 2 और 3 Q.24) With reference to New Development Bank (NDB), Consider the following statements: The bank was established by the SAARC countries. Each member country has an equal share and no country has any veto power. The headquarters of the NBD is located at New Delhi, India.  Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?  1 and 2 only 2 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 Q.24) नव विकास बैंक (NDB) के संदर्भ में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: बैंक की स्थापना सार्क देशों द्वारा की गई थी। प्रत्येक सदस्य देश की समान हिस्सेदारी है तथा किसी भी देश के पास कोई वीटो शक्ति नहीं है। NBD का मुख्यालय नई दिल्ली, भारत में स्थित है। ऊपर दिए गए कथनों में से कौन सा सही नहीं है / हैं? केवल 1 और 2 केवल 2  केवल 1 और 3 1, 2 और 3 Q.25) With reference to plant microneedles, Consider the following statements: It was designed by a team of engineers from IIT Madras. It is made of silk used in human-grade patches. It is used to treat diseases that affect the circulatory systems in plants and cannot be treated with pesticides. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  1 and 3 only 3 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 Q.25) प्लांट माइक्रोनीडल्स (plant microneedles) के संदर्भ में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: इसे IIT मद्रास के इंजीनियरों की एक टीम ने डिजाइन किया है। यह मानव ग्रेड पैच (human-grade patches) में प्रयुक्त रेशम से बना है। इसका उपयोग उन रोगों के उपचार के लिए किया जाता है जो पौधों में संचार प्रणालियों को प्रभावित करते हैं तथा जिनका कीटनाशकों के साथ उपचार नहीं किया जा सकता है। ऊपर दिए गए कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 और 3 केवल 3 केवल 2 और 3 1, 2 और 3 Q.26) ‘Sanjhi Paper Art’ was in news recently. It is primarily associated with which of the following states? Gujarat Maharashtra Uttar Pradesh Rajasthan Q.26) ‘सांझी पेपर कला’ (Sanjhi Paper Art’) हाल ही में समाचारों में थी। यह मुख्य रूप से निम्नलिखित में से किस राज्य से संबद्ध है? गुजरात महाराष्ट्र उत्तर प्रदेश राजस्थान Q.27) Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Accelerating Growth of New India’s Innovations (AGNIi)’ It is spearheaded by a dedicated team under the Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India. It provides support to government laboratories for commercialization of their market ready inventions. AGNIi only accepts innovations from companies/organizations registered in India. Select the correct statements 1 and 2 2 and 3 1 and 3 All of the above Q.27) ‘नए भारत के नवाचारों की त्वरित वृद्धि (Accelerating Growth of New India’s Innovations- AGNIi)’ के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें  यह भारत सरकार के प्रमुख वैज्ञानिक सलाहकार के तहत एक समर्पित टीम द्वारा प्रायोजित है। यह सरकारी प्रयोगशालाओं को उनके बाजार तैयार आविष्कारों के व्यावसायीकरण के लिए सहायता प्रदान करता है। AGNIi केवल भारत में पंजीकृत कंपनियों / संगठनों के नवाचारों को स्वीकार करता है। सही कथनों का चयन करें 1 और 2 2 और 3 1 और 3 उपरोक्त सभी Q.28) Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Countercyclical Capital Buffer (CCyB)’. It is part of Basel III capital adequacy norms. The CCyB is supposed to be in the form of equity capital. According to RBI, scheduled banks are required to maintain a CCyB of 1%. Select the correct statements 1 Only 1 and 2 1 and 3 None of the above Q.28) ‘प्रतिचक्रीय पूंजी बफर (Countercyclical Capital Buffer -CCyB)’ के संबंध में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें। यह बेसल III पूंजी पर्याप्तता मानदंडों का हिस्सा है। CCyB को इक्विटी कैपिटल के रूप में माना जाता है। RBI के अनुसार, अनुसूचित बैंकों को 1% का CCyB बनाए रखना आवश्यक है। सही कथनों का चयन करें केवल 1 1 और 2 1 और 3 इनमें से कोई भी नहीं Q.29) ‘Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’ was in news recently. It primarily operates in Syria Yemen Nigeria Libya Q.29) ‘हयात तहरीर अल-शाम’ हाल ही में समाचारों में था। यह मुख्य रूप से कहाँ संचालित है सीरिया यमन नाइजीरिया लीबिया Q.30) Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Milk Tea Alliance’.  It is an intergovernmental organization of countries which border the South China Sea. It is aimed at a collective stand against China for violating the territorial rights in the South China Sea. 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