IASbaba's Flagship Course: Integrated Learning Programme (ILP) - 2024 Read Details
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Context: Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya delivered the inaugural address at the National AYUSH Mission Conclave organized by Ministry of AYUSH.
About National AYUSH Mission
Structure
Objectives
Components of the Mission
MUST READ : AYUSH Health and Wellness Centers (HWC) https://iasbaba.com/2020/03/ayush-wellness-centre-to-come-under-nam/
SOURCE: PIB https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1925182
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Context: Recently, the Reserve Bank of India came up with a regulatory framework for banks to accept green deposits from customers.
About Green Deposits
Regulatory Framework
MUST READ: Green Washing https://iasbaba.com/2022/11/greenwashing/
SOURCE: The Hindu https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/explained-what-are-rbi-regulations-on-green-deposits/article66866265.ece
PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTION
Q.1) Which one of the following best describes the term “greenwashing:”?
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Context : The Central Government, in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India amended rules under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, bringing in international credit card spends outside India under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS).
About Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS)
Types of transactions permitted under LRS
Current account transactions:
Types of transactions prohibited under LRS
Tax Obligations
MUST READ: Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 https://iasbaba.com/2022/12/foreign-exchange-management-act/
SOURCE: Economic Times (LRS)
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Context: Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) emphasized the need for avoided carbon emissions via reduced generation and utilization of power from conventional sources at CEO Round Table in Bangkok, Thailand.
About Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency
MUST READ: One Sun One World One Grid initiative
SOURCE: PIB https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1925552
PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTION
Q.1) With reference to the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), which of the following statements is/are correct? (2015)
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Context: The Central Bureau of Investigation searched 12 locations in Delhi and Rajasthan in connection with a case alleging corruption in the award of civil works related to the Kiru hydro-electric power project in Jammu and Kashmir.
About Kiru Hydro-Electric Power Project
IMAGE SOURCE http://www.nhpcindia.com
MUST READ: Hydro Electric Projects in India
SOURCE: The Hindu https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/insurance-scam-case-cbi-searches-at-nine-locations-in-jammu-and-kashmir-delhi/article66860030.ece
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Context: Tata Consumer Products on Tuesday said that it will delist its global depository receipts (GDRs) from the London Stock Exchange and Luxembourg Stock Exchange from June 23 this year.
What is a Depository?
About Global Depository Receipts
American Depository Receipts
Indian Depository Receipts (IDR)
MUST READ: FPI and InvITs https://iasbaba.com/2021/11/fpi-and-invits/
SOURCE: The Hindu Business Line https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/tata-consumer-products-to-delist-gdrs-from-june-23/article66858443.ece
PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS
Q.1) Consider the following: (2021)
Which of the above can be included in Foreign Direct Investments?
Q.2) Which of the following would include Foreign Direct Investment in India? (2012)
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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Context: NIA, along with Haryana Police and Punjab Police, conducted a joint crackdown across eight states on terrorist-gangster-drugs nexus case under the codename ‘Operation Dhvast’.
About Operation Dhvast
About National Investigation Agency (NIA)
Jurisdiction of NIA
How does the NIA take up a probe?
SOURCE: India Today https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/operation-dhwast-nia-mega-crackdown-8-states-gangster-and-terrorist-2380611-2023-05-17
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Context: The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development pledged further support for war-torn Ukraine as shareholders consider a proposal to boost EBRD capital by 3 billion-5 billion euros.
About European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
MUST READ: New Development Bank https://iasbaba.com/2021/12/new-development-bank-2/
https://iasbaba.com/2022/01/asian-infrastructure-investment-bank-aiib/
SOURCE: The Print https://theprint.in/world/ebrd-pledges-more-support-for-ukraine-eyes-capital-boost/1581166/
PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS
Q.1) With reference to Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) consider the following statements: (2019)
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q.2) Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Context: The government recently cleared the appointment of two judges to the Supreme Court. The two new apex court judges are Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and K.V. Viswanathan, who is a direct appointment from the Supreme Court Bar.
About Appointment of Judges:
Collegium System:
Composition:
Evolution of the collegium system:
The collegium system has its genesis in a series of Supreme Court judgments called the ‘Judges Cases’.
FIRST JUDGES CASE:
SECOND JUDGES CASE:
THIRD JUDGES CASE:
Issues with the current collegium system:
Attempts to reform the Appointment System:
About National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC)
Composition of NJAC
Significance:
Issues with NJAC:
SC’s previous action:
Issue of political influence:
Culture of reciprocity:
Constitutional impossibility:
Way Forward:
Source: The Hindu
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Context: Bhopal has become the first city in India to join the growing global movement on localisation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) following the release of its Voluntary Local Review (VLR).
Voluntary local reviews (VLR):
Bhopal’s VLR:
Significance of VLR:
Defining SDGs:
India’s progress:
Initiatives taken by India to achieve SDG Targets:
Way Forward:
Bhopal’s VLR is a pioneering example of how cities can take ownership and leadership in implementing the SDGs at the local level. It also showcases how cities can collaborate with various partners and stakeholders to leverage their resources and expertise for achieving global goals. Bhopal’s VLR is expected to inspire and motivate other cities in India and beyond to join the global movement of VLRs and contribute to the transformation of our world.
Source: The Hindu
Q.1) With reference to Green Deposit, which of the following statements is not correct?
Q.2) With reference to the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS), consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q.3) With reference to Kiru Hydro Electric Project, consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given below is/are correct?
Comment the answers to the above questions in the comment section below!!
ANSWERS FOR ’ 18th May 2023 – Daily Practice MCQs’ will be updated along with tomorrow’s Daily Current Affairs.st
Q.1) – b
Q.2) – a
Q.3) – c