#AWInitiative Day 22

Q. “Constitutional morality is not a natural sentiment but a product of civil education and
adherence to the rule of law.” Examine the signicance of constitutional morality for public
servants highlighting the role in promoting good governance and ensuring accountability in
public administration. 10 Marks 2025

Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan has asked senior bureaucrats to shed “playing safe” approach and delegate greater authority to junior civil servants, emphasising that excessive centralisation can slow government functioning, overwhelm senior officers and deprive subordinates of opportunities to develop as decision-makers.

More details: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/stop-playing-safe-delegate-more-work-to-juniors-cabinet-secretary-tv-somanathan-to-senior-bureaucrats-101785092857174.html

After the CJP and E20Party, New Trend on social media is catching fire.
“No Caste Based Discrimination, No Caste Based Reservation.

We want well qualified doctors and engineers for better future.”
Within few days, Reservation Hatao Andolan page has crossed 4 Million on Instagram.

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Which of the following countries have adopted India’s digital payment system?
1. Bhutan
2. Singapore
3. Cambodia
4. Maldives
5. Nepal
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 5 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

The Indo-Pacific Maritime Surveillance Corporation Initiative is associated with:
(a) Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation
(b) Association of Southeast Asian Nations
(c) Quad Nations
(d) South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation

With reference to the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) between India and Sri Lanka, consider the following statements:
1. The maritime boundary in the Palk Strait was delimited through the 1974 Agreement between India and Sri Lanka.
2. The 1976 Agreement extended the maritime boundary into the Gulf of Mannar.
3. There is no maritime boundary in the Bay of Bengal.
Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct ?
(a) All three statements are correct.
(b) There are two correct statements, that include statement 1.
(c) There is only one correct statement.
(d) There is no correct statement.

Which of the following regions is/are controlled by the Houthis?
1. Northern Yemen
2. Southern Oman
3. Southern Iran
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 only

With reference to the Chabahar port, which of the following statements is/are not correct?
1. The port has two main terminals — Shahid Beheshti and Shahid Kalantari.
2. The port holds strategic importance for India as it provides an alternative trade route to Afghanistan, bypassing Pakistan.
3. Among India’s ports, Mumbai Port is the closest to Chabahar Port.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1 and 2 only

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