Tag: indian polity prelims questions

  • National Security Act

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies II National Security Act Administrative order of District Magistrate: Key Provisions of NSA :  Grounds of detention: Protection available under the Act Criticism against NSA  Misused by authorities:  Way ahead Practice Questions for Prelims The National Security Act is concerned witha) Public Safetyb) Controlling terrorismc) Preventive detentiond) Anti-…

  • Institutions of Eminence Scheme (IOE)

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies II NEWS: For private campuses, Institution of Eminence tag gift-wrapped in red tape. Private campuses get no money under IOE scheme but are promised significant autonomy — that’s only on paper.  Eligibility: Benefits:  Issues with the scheme: Practice Questions for Prelims . Consider the following statements regarding ‘Institute…

  •  Global Terrorism Index

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies Paper II NEWS: Afghanistan most impacted by terrorism for fourth straight year, India ranks 13th: Global Terrorism Index Globally, deaths from terrorism fell by nine per cent to 6,701 deaths, signifying a 38 per cent decrease from its peak in 2015.  Key findings of the GTI : Major…

  • Defence Acquisition Council

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies II NEWS: Defence Acquisition Council clears proposals worth ₹70,500 crore including several design and development cases https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-approves-capital-acquisition-of-military-hardware-worth-70584-crore/article66626827.ece  Highlights of Acquisition Proposals :  Defense Acquisition Council : Chetan Bharat Learning is the best institute in Chandigarh for UPSC IAS ,PCS preparation. To know more about Chetan Bharat Learning’s Online…

  •  Supreme Court asks govt. for data on death

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies Paper II NEWS: SC asks govt. for data on death by hanging and a possible alternative mode of execution https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/sc-asks-govt-for-data-on-death-by-hanging-and-a-possible-alternative-mode-of-execution/article66645002.ece  Current Provision of Death Penalty in India  World view of Death Penalty :  Mains Practice Question The death penalty is not about whether people deserve to die for…

  •  Digital Payment Revolution

    Important for Prelims: Indian EconomyMains: General Studies Paper III  What is in the News ?  Modes of Digital Payment in India  State of Digital Payments in India Enablers of Digital Payments in India Advantages  National Payment Corporation of India(NPCI) Facilitating Assets of NPCI Read about Digital Payment Index, click here Practice Questions for Prelims Which…

  • Disqualification of MP from Lok Sabha

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies II NEWS: Rahul Gandhi disqualified from Lok Sabha day after conviction https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/rahul-gandhi-disqualified-from-lok-sabha/article66656687.ece  Rahul Gandhi disqualified from LS day after conviction Sec. 499, IPC- Defamation Whoever by Words spoken written sign visual representation Publication Harm to reputation Disqualification As MP Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statement regarding…

  • Right to Repair

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies II Right to Repair Aim Way forward Chetan Bharat Learning is the best institute in Chandigarh for UPSC IAS ,PCS preparation. To know more about Chetan Bharat Learning’s Online & Classroom Courses, click on the following links:

  • Supplementary Demands For Grants

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies II  Supplementary Demands For Grants Demand for Grants Demand for Grants: How is it prepared? How Demand for Grants are Presented : Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements:1. the term budget has nowhere been used in the constitution, rather it is known as the annual financial…

  • Suspension of Operations

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies Paper II  Withdrawal of Manipur from Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement Kuki Insurgency :  Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA) :  Terms of SoO Pact: Steps taken by the Government  Ceasefire Agreement: Practice Questions for Prelims   Who of the following can declare application of AFSPA in a disturbed area?1) Judiciary…