Apr 10, 2020 RSTV Video

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman – Vishesh – RSTV IAS UPSC

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman:Father of Nation in Bangladesh Archives TOPIC:  General Studies 1: Modern History - Independence Movement General Studies 2: India and its neighbourhood- relations   Sheikh Mujibur Rahman: Father of Nation in Bangladesh He served as the first President of Bangladesh and later as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh from 17 April 1971 until his assassination on 15 August 1975.  He is popularly dubbed with the title of “Bangabandhu” (Bôngobondhu “Friend of Bengal”) by the people of Bangladesh.  He became a leading figure in and eventually the leader of the Awami League, founded in 1949 as an East Pakistan-based political party in Pakistan; Played an important role in the six-point movement and the Anti-Ayub movement. His daughter Sheikh Hasina is the current leader of the Awami League and also the Prime Minister of Bangladesh. Independence of Bangladesh Mujib is credited as an important figure in efforts to gain political autonomy for East Pakistan and later as the central figure behind the Bangladesh Liberation Movement and the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971. Thus, he is regarded “Jatir Janak” or “Jatir Pita” (Jatir Jônok or Jatir Pita, both meaning “Father of the Nation”) of Bangladesh.  He became popular for his opposition to the ethnic and institutional discrimination of Bengalis in Pakistan, who comprised the majority of the state's population. At the heightening of sectional tensions, he outlined a 6-point autonomy plan and was jailed by the regime of Field Marshal Ayub Khan for treason.  Mujib led the Awami League to win the first democratic election of Pakistan in 1970. Despite gaining a majority, the League was not invited by the ruling military junta to form a government. As civil disobedience erupted across East Pakistan, Mujib indirectly announced independence of Bangladesh during a landmark speech on 7 March 1971.  On 26 March 1971, the Pakistan Army responded to the mass protests with Operation Searchlight, in which Prime Minister-elect Mujib was arrested and flown to solitary confinement in West Pakistan, while Bengali civilians, students, intellectuals, politicians and military defectors were murdered as part of the 1971 Bangladesh genocide.  During Mujib's absence, many Bengalis joined the Mukti Bahini, the guerrilla resistance movement consisting of the Bangladeshi military, paramilitary and civilians during the War of Liberation and, helped by the Indian Armed Forces, defeated the Pakistan Armed Forces during the Bangladesh Liberation War. Mujib’s 6-point autonomy plan  In 1966, Mujib proclaimed a 6-point plan titled Our Charter of Survival at a national conference of opposition political parties at Lahore,  in which he demanded self-government and considerable political, economic and defence autonomy for East Pakistan in a Pakistani federation with a weak central government. According to his plan: The constitution should provide for a Federation of Pakistan in its true sense on the Lahore Resolution and the parliamentary form of government with supremacy of a legislature directly elected on the basis of the universal adult franchise. The federal government should deal with only two subjects: defense and foreign affairs, and all other residuary subjects shall be vested in the federating states. Two separate, but freely convertible currencies for two wings should be introduced; or if this is not feasible, there should be one currency for the whole country, but effective constitutional provisions should be introduced to stop the flight of capital from East to West Pakistan. Furthermore, a separate banking reserve should be established and separate fiscal and monetary policy be adopted for East Pakistan. The power of taxation and revenue collection shall be vested in the federating units and the federal center will have no such power. The Federation will be entitled to a share in the state taxes to meet its expenditures. There should be two separate accounts for the foreign exchange earnings of the two wings; the foreign exchange requirements of the federal government should be met by the two wings equally or in a ratio to be fixed; indigenous products should move free of duty between the two wings, and the constitution should empower the units to establish trade links with foreign countries. East Pakistan should have a separate militia or paramilitary forces. Post-independence Sheikh Mujib became the Prime Minister of Bangladesh under a parliamentary system adopted by the new country.  He charged the provisional parliament to write a new constitution proclaiming the four fundamental principles of "nationalism, secularism, democracy, and socialism," which reflect his political views collectively known as Mujibism.  The Awami League won a huge mandate in the country's first general election in 1973. However, Mujib faced challenges of rampant unemployment, poverty and corruption, as well as the Bangladesh famine of 1974. The government was criticized for denying constitutional recognition to indigenous minorities and human rights violations by its security forces, notably the National Defence Force para militia.  In January 1975, the government of a beleaguered Mujib amended the Constitution to grant him absolutist presidency for five years. In February, Mujib made Bangladesh a one-party state. Six months later, he and most of his family were assassinated by renegade army officers during a coup. Legacy and Shared Heritage The shared heritage of the two nations comes from intellectuals like Rabindranath Tagore, Kazi Nazrul Islam, Ustad Alauddin Khan, Lalon Shah, Jibanananda Das and Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, he said. Legacy and inspiration of Bangabandhu has made our heritage more comprehensive. India has always been attached to his ideals and values. Deep rooted relations between India and Bangladesh have been laid on the foundation of this shared heritage. Note: Bangladesh has decided to celebrate the ‘Mujib Year’ from March 17, 2020 to March 17, 2021 to mark the centenary year of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the first President of Bangladesh. Operation Searchlight: A planned military operation carried out by the Pakistan Army to curb the Bengali nationalist movement in the erstwhile East Pakistan in March 1971

Apr 10, 2020 Catharsis -Unlock Your Talent and Creativity

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

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

Apr 10, 2020 IASbaba's Daily Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 10th April 2020

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

Apr 10, 2020 60 DAYS PROGRAMME-PRELIMS 2020

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

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

Apr 10, 2020 Important Articles

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

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

Apr 10, 2020 Catharsis -Unlock Your Talent and Creativity

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

Catharsis -Unlock Your Talent & Creativity: PAINTING by HEMANT KUMAR SINGH KADIAN, IRTS 2017 Serving Officer!   Hello Friends, You must be aware of the term ‘catharsis’. It is the process of releasing and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions. Recently we have launched a new initiative by the name Catharsis -Unlock Your Talent & Creativity! Today's work is a PAINTING by HEMANT KUMAR SINGH KADIAN. Hemant Kumar is an IRTS Officer, 2017 Batch. And here we present to you the creativity projecting the current situation of the world dealing with COVID-19. Well done, Keep it up !!   Be creative and find your catharsis in whichever form of creativity you are comfortable with.  It could be anything- a song, a painting, a poem, a story, a dance performance, rangolis, jokes/humor, culinary skills, mimicry and whatnot. There is no limit to creativity. Just unleash and share it with everyone! Why don’t you share your moments of catharsis with us? UPSC is not only about academics but personality as well. And your personality is shaped by the creativity that you possess.   To know more about Catharsis -Unlock Your Talent & Creativity' Initiative and the Previous Creative work  -> CLICK HERE We encourage you to keep the comment section alive by sharing your talents and also by commenting and encouraging the talent of your peers. We are also going to be a regular visitor here and will keep on posting the creative works by our talented team members and staff. NOTE- You can also nominate by tagging anyone (if you know about the talent of your friend or anyone) 🙂 You can share your talent/creativity with us on support@iasbaba.com and ilp@iasbaba.com  P.S: Kindly share it in a format that can be published on the website. We believe each one of you have some hidden talent. It’s time that you explore more about yourselves and remain positive throughout this journey. Make the best use of this opportunity! Thank You IASbaba

Apr 9, 2020 IASbaba's Daily Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 9th April 2020

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

Apr 9, 2020 Catharsis -Unlock Your Talent and Creativity

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

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

Apr 9, 2020 60 DAYS PROGRAMME-PRELIMS 2020

IASbaba’s 60 Day Plan [Day - 34]- IAS Prelims Test Series 2020 Economics & CURRENT AFFAIRS

ARCHIVES OF 60 DAY PLAN YouTube Link  – JOIN NOW !! -> https://youtu.be/51CViDR15NA Dear Students, The 60 Days Training has finally begun:) DAY 34 is here! It is time to Introspect, Ideate and Improve!! We have come-up with articles to instil confidence, motivate you in the present situation. Do read these articles. Mark the words/lines in your dairy. These very lines can be the driving force’ in the time of uncertainty. [STRATEGY] MUST READ: 21 Days of Lockdown-What to do? Introspect, Ideate and Improve !! MUST READ: PRELIMS in Testing Times – Don’t Forget the ‘WHY’; IASbaba’s dedicated HOTLINE for Aspirants and Prelims Postponing Rumours Coronavirus[VIDEO]: Awareness, Myths, Solidarity and Message to All UPSC Aspirants by Mohan Sir Founder IASbaba   To ensure that your preparation goes smoothly and keeping up with our promise, we have come up with a Dedicated HOTLINE (Communication channel) - Connect with BABA for all UPSC/IAS Aspirants. From today, you will be able to speak with the Founders and Core Team of IASbaba on telephone regarding ‘any queries’ related to UPSC preparation in general or Subject-specific doubts. This Hotline, will be in addition to the 'ASK YOUR BABA' (#ASKBABA) thread opened on a daily basis for our 60 Day plan. We will try to make sure that with so much going around these days, you have at least one less thing to worry about.   How to make use of HOTLINE and ASK YOUR BABA (#ASKBABA)? There are 2 initiatives which will be running parallely. 1. HOTLINE - Connect with BABA (5pm - 7pm) The communication channel will be open ONLY for 2 hours Daily (except on Sundays - holiday) from 5pm to 7 pm. Please do not make calls before or after the specified time. As we will be occupied with other daily initiatives running on the website and mentorship. Hope you understand our time constraints. Please note that, call facilities are mainly for queries related to preparation per se like strategies, difficulties in reading a subject, what to read, what not to read, how to manage time, revision, motivation etc. You can call on the numbers given below. For any queries related to - UPSC Preparation (Prelims, Mains, Interview) Strategy & Current Affairs – contact 9986190082 Environment & Science and Technology – contact 9986193016 Polity & Economics – contact 9899291288 Geography & History – contact 9591106864 We have separated General Strategy (Preparation per se – Pre, Mains, Interview) and Current Affairs from other subjects. You can make use of the HOTLINE, as per your needs.   2. ASK YOUR BABA (#ASKBABA) - clear your doubts on the 60 Day Platform (Online from 11 am - 10 pm) Use the disqus comment section of that particular day (60 Day post - For Ex: Today is Day 25) to clear all your subject specific doubts of the day. You can post your queries/doubts with #ASKBABA !! Here, doubts related to the 60 day questions or conceptual clarity in a particular subject can be asked. Your doubts will be cleared on real-time basis (or max within hour it will be answered from the subject experts) If you are genuinely finding difficulty interms of preparing with that particular subject, then you can use 5pm-7pm window to make calls. If you are not able to speak to IASbaba's Team, then you can still post your doubts/queries in the same post of the 60 day initiative. As mentioned above, your doubts will be cleared on real-time basis (or max within hour it will be answered from the subject experts). Make the best use of the communication channel (Ask Your Baba/comment section on daily 60 Day post and calls) provided. We will make sure that, all your queries will be answered to. So we have  tried our bit, to ensure your preparation goes smoothly, you can do your bit by keeping in touch with us via phone/ website to keep yourself going, keep yourself engaged and staying positive during the rough times.   How to make the maximum use of this HOTLINE and #ASKBABA (Disqus comment of 60 Day Plan) on Daily basis? Now, that I have solved 30 mcq’s, what to do next?  How to Analyse my Performance? For Answers to the above Questions  ->CONNECT WITH BABA: IASbaba’s Dedicated HOTLINE for UPSC/IAS Aspirants !!   Note- Download the OMR Sheet and attempt the questions exactly like UPSC Prelims. After you are done, please post your OMR in the comment section. Once the solution key is released (5 PM), cross-check the answers and again, comment the marks (you got) in the same comment thread. This will keep you responsible and sincere in days to come. Also, we need more sets of scores for releasing the cut offs in the night so, requesting all of you to sincerely put your scores in comment section.    You can also take part in discussion with peers.   Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) It is a statutory body established under the PFRDA Act, 2003. It administers and regulates National Pension System (NPS).  Choose the correct answer using the codes given below 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.1) पेंशन फंड नियामक और विकास प्राधिकरण (PFRDA) के बारे में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें। यह PFRDA अधिनियम, 2003 के तहत स्थापित एक वैधानिक निकाय है। यह राष्ट्रीय पेंशन प्रणाली (NPS) का प्रबंधन और नियमन करता है। नीचे दिए गए कूट का उपयोग करके सही उत्तर चुनें केवल 1 केवल 2  1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 Q.2) Consider the following statements regarding the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) It is to be an independent regulator overseeing the auditing profession. It will have powers similar to a civil court. It will have the power to investigate any company registered under the Companies Act 2013. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 only 1 and 3 only 2 and 3 only All of the above Q.2) राष्ट्रीय वित्तीय रिपोर्टिंग प्राधिकरण (NFRA) के बारे में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें। यह ऑडिटिंग पेशे की देखरेख करने वाला एक स्वतंत्र नियामक होगा। इसमें सिविल न्यायालय के समान शक्तियां होंगी। इसमें कंपनी अधिनियम 2013 के तहत पंजीकृत किसी भी कंपनी की जांच करने की शक्ति होगी। ऊपर दिए गए कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 और 2 केवल 1 और 3 केवल 2 और 3  उपरोक्त सभी Q.3) Consider the following pairs Committee Chairman     1. Municipal Bonds Development Committee Sujith Prasad     2. Primary Market Advisory Committee  Jayanth R Varma     3. Secondary Market Advisory Committee  T V Mohandas Pai   Which of the pairs given above are incorrectly matched? 1 and 2 only 3 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 Q.3) निम्नलिखित युग्मों पर विचार करें                               समिति               अध्यक्ष 1              म्युनिसिपल बांड विकास समिति           सुजीत प्रसाद 2              प्राथमिक बाजार सलाहकार समिति           जयंत आर वर्मा 3              द्वितीयक बाजार सलाहकार समिति         टी वी मोहनदास पई   ऊपर दी गई कौन सी जोड़ी गलत तरीके से मेल खाती है? केवल 1 और 2 केवल 3 केवल 2 और 3 1, 2 और 3 Q.4) Consider the following statements about Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) would be the implementing body of the scheme It aims to provide social security to elderly persons aged 60 years during their old age Under the scheme, an assured pension with guaranteed rate of return of 8% per annum would be provided for a period of ten years Which of the above statement/s is/are correct? 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 3 only All of the above Q.4) वरिष्ठ पेंशन बीमा योजना के बारे में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें योजना का कार्यान्वयन निकाय भारतीय जीवन बीमा निगम (LIC) होगा इसका उद्देश्य 60 वर्ष से अधिक आयु के बुजुर्गों को उनके बुढ़ापे के दौरान सामाजिक सुरक्षा प्रदान करना है इस योजना के तहत, प्रति वर्ष 8% के लाभ की गारंटी दर के साथ एक सुनिश्चित पेंशन दस वर्ष की अवधि के लिए प्रदान की जाएगी उपरोक्त कथन में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 और 2 केवल 2 और 3  केवल 3 उपरोक्त सभी Q.5) Arrange the following countries in the increasing order of their FDI equity inflows to India in 2018-19 USA Mauritius Singapore Netherlands Choose the correct code 1-4-2-3 4-1-3-2 3-2-4-1 4-1-2-3 Q.5) 2018-19 में भारत को अपने एफडीआई इक्विटी अंतर्वाह के बढ़ते क्रम में निम्नलिखित देशों को व्यवस्थित करें अमेरीका मॉरीशस सिंगापुर नीदरलैंड सही कूट चुनें 1-4-2-3 4-1-3-2 3-2-4-1 4-1-2-3 Q.6) Which of the following published the World Investment Report 2019? UNCTAD World Economic Forum World Bank UNDESA Q.6) निम्नलिखित में से किसने विश्व निवेश रिपोर्ट 2019 प्रकाशित की है? अंकटाड (UNCTAD) विश्व आर्थिक मंच विश्व बैंक UNDESA Q.7) With reference to India, the components of Shadow Banking include Money Market Funds Credit investment Fund Hedge Funds NBFCs Choose the correct code 1, 2 and 3 only 2, 3 and 4 only 1, 3, and 4 only All of the above Q.7) भारतीय संदर्भ में, छाया बैंकिंग (Shadow Banking) के घटकों में शामिल हैं मुद्रा बाजार फंड (Money Market Funds) क्रेडिट निवेश कोष (Credit investment Fund) हेज फंड (Hedge Funds) एनबीएफसी सही कूट चुनें केवल 1, 2 और 3 केवल 2, 3 और 4 केवल 1, 3, और 4 उपरोक्त सभी Q.8) Consider the following statements about ‘Sector Funds’ Sector funds are Open-ended mutual funds Sector funds carry higher risk than equity mutual funds Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 None of the above Q.8) 'क्षेत्रक कोष' (Sector Funds) के बारे में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें। क्षेत्रक कोष, ओपन एंडेड म्यूचुअल फंड होते हैं क्षेत्रक कोष, इक्विटी म्यूचुअल फंड की तुलना में अधिक जोखिम रखते हैं उपरोक्त कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1  केवल 2  1 और 2 दोनों इनमें से कोई भी नहीं Q.9) Consider the following statements about Participatory Notes in India Participatory Notes are issued by RBI to overseas investors to invest in the Indian stock market. Any entity investing in participatory notes is not required to register with SEBI. Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 None of the above Q.9) भारत में पार्टिसीपेटरी नोट्स (Participatory Notes) के बारे में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें भारतीय शेयर बाजार में निवेश करने के लिए विदेशी निवेशकों को RBI द्वारा पार्टिसीपेटरी नोट्स जारी किए जाते हैं। पार्टिसीपेटरी नोट्स में निवेश करने वाली किसी भी इकाई को सेबी के साथ पंजीकरण करने की आवश्यकता नहीं होती है। उपरोक्त कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 केवल 2  1 और 2 दोनों इनमें से कोई भी नहीं Q.10) Which of the following are the main legislations governing the securities market in India? SEBI Act, 1992 Companies Act, 1956 Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956 Depositories Act, 1996 Choose the correct code 1, 2 and 3 only 2, 3 and 4 only 1, 3 and 4 only All of the above Q.10) भारत में प्रतिभूति बाजार को नियंत्रित करने वाले मुख्य विधान निम्नलिखित में से कौन से हैं? सेबी अधिनियम, 1992 कंपनी अधिनियम, 1956 प्रतिभूति संविदा (विनियमन) अधिनियम, 1956 निक्षेपागार अधिनियम, 1996 (Depositories Act) सही कूट चुनें केवल 1, 2 और 3 केवल 2, 3 और 4 केवल 1, 3 और 4 उपरोक्त सभी Q.11) Which of the following institutions is involved in providing guaranteed clearing and settlement functions for transactions in Money, G-Secs, Foreign Exchange and Derivative markets? Clearing Corporation of India Ltd. SEBI National Stock Exchange RBI Q.11) मुद्रा, सरकारी-प्रतिभूति, विदेशी मुद्रा विनिमय और डेरिवेटिव्स बाजारों में लेनदेन के लिए गारंटीकृत समाशोधन और निपटान कार्य प्रदान करने में निम्नलिखित में से कौन सी संस्था शामिल है? भारतीय समाशोधन निगम लिमिटेड (CCIL) सेबी नेशनल स्टॉक एक्सचेंज भारतीय रिजर्व बैंक Q.12) The Foreign Investment Facilitation Portal comes under the administrative control of which of the following ministries? Ministry of Finance Ministry of Commerce and Industry Ministry of External affairs Ministry of Corporate affairs Q.12) विदेशी निवेश सुविधा पोर्टल (Foreign Investment Facilitation Portal ) निम्नलिखित में से किस मंत्रालय के प्रशासनिक नियंत्रण में आता है? वित्त मत्रांलय वाणिज्य और उद्योग मंत्रालय विदेश मंत्रालय कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्रालय Q.13) Consider the following statements about Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) They are mutual fund like institutions which enable investments into the infrastructure sector  by pooling small sums of money from multitude of individual investors  They are regulated by Real Estate Regulatory Authority(RERA) InvITs can invest in infrastructure projects only through a special purpose vehicle (SPV) Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1 and 2 only Q.13) अवसंरचनात्मक निवेश ट्रस्ट्स (InvITs) के बारे में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें। वे संस्थानों की तरह म्यूचुअल फंड हैं जो व्यक्तिगत निवेशकों की भीड़ से पैसे की छोटी रकम जमा करके बुनियादी ढांचा क्षेत्र में निवेश को सक्षम बनाते हैं वे रियल एस्टेट विनियामक प्राधिकरण (RERA)) द्वारा विनियमित होते हैं InvITs केवल विशेष प्रयोजन वाहन (SPV) के माध्यम से बुनियादी ढांचा परियोजनाओं में निवेश कर सकते हैं उपरोक्त कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 केवल 2 और 3 केवल 1 और 3 केवल 1 और 2 Q.14) Consider the following statements The balance of payments takes into consideration the transaction between the citizens of the country and the rest of the world. Big changes in the capital account can indicate of how attractive a country is to foreign investors and can have a big impact on exchange rates. Capital account surpluses of a country necessarily indicate the increasing foreign ownership of its assets. Which of the above statement/s is/are correct? 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 2 only Q.14) निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें भुगतान संतुलन देश के नागरिकों और संसार के बाकी हिस्सों के बीच लेनदेन की गणना करता है। पूंजीगत खाते में बड़े बदलाव यह संकेत दे सकते हैं कि विदेशी निवेशकों के लिए एक देश कितना आकर्षक है और विनिमय दरों पर बड़ा प्रभाव डाल सकते हैं। किसी देश के अधिशेष पूंजीगत खाते के ज़रिए उसकी परिसंपत्तियों के बढ़ते विदेशी स्वामित्व का संकेत मिलता है। उपरोक्त कथन में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 और 2 केवल 2 और 3  केवल 1 और 3 केवल 2 Q.15) Consider the following statements India received its highest ever FDI investment in the financial year 2018-19 FDI investment into India has consistently increased in the last 5 years Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 None of the above Q.15) निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें भारत ने वित्तीय वर्ष 2018-19 में अपना अब तक का सबसे अधिक प्रत्यक्ष विदेशी निवेश प्राप्त किया है भारत में पिछले 5 वर्षों में प्रत्यक्ष विदेशी निवेश लगातार बढ़ा है उपरोक्त कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 केवल 2  1 और 2 दोनों इनमें से कोई भी नहीं Q.16) Net Invisibles is the difference between the value of exports and value of imports of invisibles of a country in a given period of time. In this context what does the non-factor income constitutes of International earnings on labour International earnings on Capital Shipping Banking Tourism Choose the correct code 1, 2, 3 and 4 only 2, 3, 4 and 5 only 3, 4 and 5 only All of the above Q.16) शुद्ध अदृश्य (Net Invisibles) किसी निश्चित समय में किसी देश के अदृश्य निर्यात और आयात मूल्य के बीच का अंतर है। इस संदर्भ में, गैर-कारक आय का गठन कौन करता है श्रम पर अंतर्राष्ट्रीय आय पूंजी पर अंतर्राष्ट्रीय आय शिपिंग बैंकिंग पर्यटन सही कूट चुनें केवल 1, 2, 3 और 4 केवल 2, 3, 4 और 5 केवल 3, 4 और 5 उपरोक्त सभी Q.17) The degree of 'openness of an economy' is measured by which of the following factors?  Exports and imports share in world GDP Exports and imports of goods and services as a percentage of GDP  Balance of Payments as a percentage of GDP Trade balance as a percentage of GDP Q.17) 'अर्थव्यवस्था के खुलेपन' (openness of an economy) के स्तर को, निम्न में से किस कारक द्वारा मापा जाता है? विश्व जीडीपी में निर्यात और आयात का हिस्सा  जीडीपी के प्रतिशत के रूप में वस्तुओं और सेवाओं का निर्यात और आयात जीडीपी के प्रतिशत के रूप में भुगतान संतुलन जीडीपी के प्रतिशत के रूप में व्यापार संतुलन Q.18) Consider the following statements regarding purchasing power parity (PPP) exchange rates: If two countries have zero rate of inflation, their PPP exchange rates will be constant The prices of goods will be same in both the countries when converted at PPP exchange rate Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 None of the above Q.18) क्रय शक्ति समता (PPP) विनिमय दरों के बारे में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: यदि दो देशों में मुद्रास्फीति की दर शून्य है, तो उनकी पीपीपी विनिमय दरें स्थिर रहेंगी पीपीपी विनिमय दर पर परिवर्तित होने पर दोनों देशों में सामान की कीमतें समान होंगी उपरोक्त कथनों में से कौन सा गलत है / हैं? केवल 1 केवल 2  1 और 2 दोनों इनमें से कोई भी नहीं Q.19) In the context of India, what does the depreciation of Rupee mean? Increase in exchange rate where the price of foreign currency (dollar) in terms of domestic currency (rupees) has increased Increase in exchange rate where the price of Indian currency (dollar) in terms of foreign currency (rupees) has increased Decrease in exchange rate where the price of Indian currency (dollar) in terms of foreign currency (rupees) has increased Decrease in exchange rate where the price of foreign currency (dollar) in terms of domestic currency (rupees) has decreased Q.19) भारतीय संदर्भ में, रुपये के मूल्यह्रास (depreciation) का क्या अर्थ है? विनिमय दर में वृद्धि जहां घरेलू मुद्रा (रुपये) के संदर्भ में विदेशी मुद्रा (डॉलर) की कीमत में वृद्धि हुई है विनिमय दर में वृद्धि जहां विदेशी मुद्रा (रुपये) के संदर्भ में भारतीय मुद्रा (डॉलर) की कीमत में वृद्धि हुई है विनिमय दर में कमी जहां विदेशी मुद्रा (रुपये) के संदर्भ में भारतीय मुद्रा (डॉलर) की कीमत में वृद्धि हुई है विनिमय दर में कमी जहां घरेलू मुद्रा (रुपये) के संदर्भ में विदेशी मुद्रा (डॉलर) की कीमत में कमी आई है Q.20) Consider the following statement/s about Exchange traded fund (ETF) Bharath 22 is a type of mutual fund consisting of 22 Public sector units(PSU) stocks only Investments in ETFs are less liquid as they cannot be traded on a stock exchange like direct equity shares The government of India has appointed ICICI Prudential AMC to manage Bharat 22 ETF Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 3 only Q.20) एक्सचेंज ट्रेडेड फंड (ETF) के बारे में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें। भरत 22 (Bharat 22), एक प्रकार का म्यूचुअल फंड है जिसमें केवल 22 सार्वजनिक क्षेत्र की इकाइयाँ (PSU) स्टॉक शामिल हैं ईटीएफ में निवेश कम तरल होते है क्योंकि उन्हें प्रत्यक्ष इक्विटी शेयरों की तरह स्टॉक एक्सचेंज में कारोबार नहीं किया जा सकता है भारत सरकार ने भारत 22 ईटीएफ के प्रबंधन के लिए आईसीआईसीआई प्रूडेंशियल एएमसी को नियुक्त किया है उपरोक्त कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 और 2 केवल 2 और 3 केवल 1 और 3 केवल 3 Q.21) Consider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana: It aims to convert the tribal wisdom into a viable economic activity and provide enhanced livelihood for tribals. It is a Market Linked Tribal Entrepreneurship Development Program. At unit level, aggregation of produce would be done by 30 SHGs forming Van Dhan Vikas ‘Samuh’.  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  1 and 2 only 1 and 3 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 Q.21) प्रधानमंत्री वन धन योजना के बारे में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: इसका उद्देश्य जनजातीय ज्ञान को एक व्यवहार्य आर्थिक गतिविधि में बदलना तथा आदिवासियों के लिए बढ़ी हुई आजीविका प्रदान करना है। यह एक बाज़ार संबद्ध जनजातीय उद्यमिता विकास योजना है। इकाई स्तर पर, उत्पादन का एकत्रीकरण 30 स्वयं-सहायता समूहों द्वारा किया जाएगा, जिसे वन धन विकास 'समुह' कहा जायेगा। ऊपर दिए गए कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 और 2 केवल 1 और 3 केवल 2 और 3  1, 2 और 3 Q.22) Index of Economic Freedom is released by  World Trade Organisation (WTO) World Bank United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)  None of the above Q.22) आर्थिक स्वतंत्रता सूचकांक किसके द्वारा जारी किया जाता है विश्व व्यापार संगठन (WTO) विश्व बैंक व्यापार और विकास पर संयुक्त राष्ट्र सम्मेलन (UNCTAD) इनमें से कोई भी नहीं Q.23) Which of the following statements about Belum caves is/are correct? It is the longest natural cave of India. It is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Select the correct answer using the code given below: 1 only 2 only  Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.23) बेलम गुफाओं के बारे में निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सही है / हैं? यह भारत की सबसे लंबी प्राकृतिक गुफा है। यह आंध्र प्रदेश राज्य में स्थित है। नीचे दिए गए कूट का उपयोग करके सही उत्तर चुनें: केवल 1 केवल 2  1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 Q.24) International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships is known as  Barcelona Convention London Convention Hong Kong Convention MARPOL Convention Q.24) जहाजों के सुरक्षित और पर्यावरणीय ठोस पुनर्चक्रण के लिए अंतर्राष्ट्रीय कन्वेंशन को किस रूप में जाना जाता है बार्सिलोना कन्वेंशन लंदन कन्वेंशन हांगकांग सम्मेलन MARPOL कन्वेंशन Q.25) Which of the following States are protected under Inner Line Permit (ILP) regime? Manipur Mizoram  Meghalaya Nagaland Arunachal Pradesh Select the correct answer using the code given below: 1, 4 and 5 only 2, 3 and 4 only 1, 2, 4 and 5 only 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Q.25) निम्नलिखित में से कौन से राज्य इनर लाइन परमिट (ILP) शासन के तहत संरक्षित हैं? मणिपुर मिजोरम मेघालय नगालैंड अरुणाचल प्रदेश नीचे दिए गए कूट का उपयोग करके सही उत्तर चुनें: केवल 1, 4 और 5 केवल 2, 3 और 4  केवल 1, 2, 4 और 5 1, 2, 3, 4 और 5 Q.26) The term ‘Ring Fencing’ was in news recently is associated with Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) Real Estate Investment Trust (REITs) Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) Fiscal Stimulus Q.26) 'रिंग फेंसिंग' (Ring Fencing) शब्द हाल ही में समाचारों में था, यह किससे संबंधित है दिवाला और दिवालियापन संहिता (IBC) रियल एस्टेट निवेश ट्रस्ट (REITs) अवसंरचनात्मक निवेश ट्रस्ट्स (InvITs) राजस्व प्रोत्साहन Q.27) What are the possible implications of ‘Operation Twist’ by RBI? Yields of Government bonds drops Reduced interest rate on long term borrowing Better monetary transmission Select the correct statements 1 and 2 2 Only 1 and 3 1, 2 and 3 Q.27) RBI द्वारा ‘ऑपरेशन ट्विस्ट’ (Operation Twist) के संभावित निहितार्थ क्या हैं? सरकारी बांड की यील्ड (Yields) में गिरावट लंबी अवधि के उधार पर ब्याज दर में कमी बेहतर मौद्रिक प्रसारण सही कथनों का चयन करें 1 और 2 केवल 2  1 और 3 1, 2 और 3 Q.28) ‘Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF)’ is under  Ministry of Science and Technology Ministry of Communications  Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Q.28) ‘सार्वभौमिक सेवा दायित्व कोष (Universal Service Obligation Fund- USOF)' किसके अंतर्गत आता है विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकी मंत्रालय संचार मंत्रालय इलेक्ट्रॉनिक्स और सूचना प्रौद्योगिकी मंत्रालय उपभोक्ता मामले, खाद्य और सार्वजनिक वितरण मंत्रालय Q.29) Which of the following are the ‘Original Principles of The Washington Consensus’? Development of property rights Market determined interest rates Low government borrowing Liberalization of inward foreign direct investment Select the correct code: 1, 2 and 3 2, 3 and 4 1, 3 and 4 All of the above Q.29) निम्नलिखित में से कौन 'वाशिंगटन सहमति के मूल सिद्धांत' हैं? संपत्ति के अधिकारों का विकास बाजार द्वारा निर्धारित ब्याज दर कम सरकारी उधारी आवक प्रत्यक्ष विदेशी निवेश का उदारीकरण सही कूट का चयन करें: 1, 2 और 3 2, 3 और 4 1, 3 और 4 उपरोक्त सभी Q.30) Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Overall Mitigation of Global Emissions (OMGE)’. It is stipulated under sub-article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement It calls to ensure a net reduction in emissions, rather than just offsetting CO2 released in one country with savings elsewhere. Select the correct statements 1 Only 2 Only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.30) ‘समग्र वैश्विक उत्सर्जन आयोग (OMGE)’ के संबंध में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें। यह पेरिस समझौते के उप-अनुच्छेद 6.4 के तहत निर्धारित है यह उत्सर्जन में शुद्ध कमी को सुनिश्चित करने के लिए कहता है, बजाय इसके कि देश द्वारा बचत वाले अन्य देशों में निर्गत CO2 की भरपाई की जाए। सही कथनों का चयन करें केवल 1 केवल 2  1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 DOWNLOAD THE SOLUTION ENGLISH HINDI NOTE- Follow this for Comments Mention- Time Taken after solving the Test After the release of Solution Edit your Comment to Mention-  Correct/Incorrect and Score 2 Marks for Correct/0.66 minus for Incorrect. DOWNLOAD THE 60 DAYS PLAN 2020  PRELIMS EXCLUSIVE CURRENT AFFAIRS CLASSES (12 SESSIONS-By Tauseef Sir): STARTING 15 APRIL- JOIN NOW! All the Best! IASbaba

Apr 8, 2020 RSTV Video

Women Rights in Ancestral Property – Aapka Kanoon – RSTV IAS UPSC

Women Rights in Ancestral Property Archives TOPIC: General Studies 2 Judiciary; Laws in the country For years, women in India have been discriminated against and denied the right to ancestral property due to various reasons. One, there is no uniformity in inheritance laws, with various religious communities governed by their own personal laws and different state tribals by their customary laws. Most of these laws discouraged passing on property, agricultural or otherwise, to women for fear of fragmentation of land holding or losing it once the woman got married. There is low awareness and literacy among women about their own rights and, understandably, they have shown little inclination to contest in courts.  Strong patriarchal traditions have translated into fear of violence and threat of violation by their male relatives, preventing women from fighting for their inheritance rights. In fact, in several northern and western states, women give up their claim over ancestral property due to the custom of ‘haq tyag’ or voluntary renunciation of rights. This is justified on the grounds that as the father pays dowry and finances the daughter’s wedding, only sons should get the family property. Till as late as the formulation of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, the law was blatantly biased against women. It was only after the amendment in the Hindu Succession Act in 2005, whereby equal rights were awarded to daughters in their fathers’ ancestral property, that it became more balanced. The Constraints Ironically, however, the inheritance laws that are supposed to empower women have also had a contrarian impact, according to a 2018 study conducted by King’s College London, New York University and the University of Essex. The report states that awarding inheritance rights to women between 1970 and 1990 led to increased female foeticide and higher female infant mortality rates, a finding supported by the Economic Survey 2017-18. This is because some people consider girls to be a liability since he works on the land and creates wealth, while looking after the parents in their old age. Inheritance Rights of a Woman Under Hindu Law Hindu law permits women to inherit property and gives them equal rights in inheriting property. Before 2005, Hindu women did not have the right to inherit property. In 2005, the Parliament passed the Hindu Succession Amendment Act, which gave women equal rights to inherit property. Hindu women can inherit all types of property: Movable property – Like, jewellery, cash, household items (like furniture, appliances, kitchen items), etc. Immovable property – Like, land, apartments, etc. There are two ways in which a Hindu woman can inherit property: If someone leaves you property through a Will – called inheritance through Will If there is no Will, then according to the rules of the Hindu Succession Act  – called inheritance through succession. Through Will A Will is a document by which one can decide how to pass on all their property (both movable and immovable) after their death. They can choose who they want to give the property to and how they want to divide their property (if they want to give it to multiple people). A person making a Will can choose to leave their property to whomever they wish - it need not necessarily be to a family member or a legal heir. If someone has left property to you in their will, after that person’s death, you will automatically inherit that property. Usually, there will be an administrator/executor for the will. The administrator/executor will take care of passing on the property according to what is given in the will. Inheritance Through Succession When there is no will, the property will pass on through succession according to the inheritance rules of the Hindu Succession Act. Succession rules are different for the property of males and property of females. Succession to the Property of a Deceased Hindu Male: If a Hindu male dies without leaving a will, his property will get equally divided between his Class I heirs. Class I heirs of a Hindu male are: Mother Widow Daughter(s) Son(s) Points to be noted: Daughters have the same rights to inherit their father’s property as the son. They will inherit equally, and not lesser than the son. A daughter’s right to inherit from her father will not change whether she is married, unmarried, divorced, or widowed. The marital status does not matter. A mother’s right to inherit from her son will also not change based on whether she is widowed, divorced, or remarried. Daughters have the same rights to inherit their mother’s property as the son. They will inherit equally, and not lesser than the son. The rights of a widow to acquire property are the same as the rights of a married woman to acquire property. If you are separated from your husband (but not divorced), your rights to acquire property are the same as the rights of a married woman to acquire property If you are divorced from your husband, you will not be a Class I heir of your husband. However, you can still claim your due share in your husband’s property through alimony. Your rights to inherit property as a daughter and mother will remain the same. Connecting the Dots: Gender neutral inheritance laws are the need of the hour. Comment.