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“Constitutionally guaranteed judicial independence is a prerequisite of democracy”. Comment. [10 Marks] [2023]
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UN Convention to Combat
Desertification:
● UNCCD is one of the three Rio
Conventions
1994/ 1996: Legally binding
agreement
● Secretariat: Bonn, Germany
● Members: 196 countries and the
European Union
● Goals
Protecting and restoring land
Mitigating the impact of land
degradation
Providing food, water, shelter,
and economic opportunity to
all people
Desertification:
● UNCCD is one of the three Rio
Conventions
1994/ 1996: Legally binding
agreement
● Secretariat: Bonn, Germany
● Members: 196 countries and the
European Union
● Goals
Protecting and restoring land
Mitigating the impact of land
degradation
Providing food, water, shelter,
and economic opportunity to
all people
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🔥Preamble🔥
♦️Is Preamble a part of Constitution?
✅YES (but it is not a source or limitation of power to legislature and it is non-justiciable)
🛑Related Cases🛑
♦️Berubari Union case, 1960 –not a part
♦️Kesavananda Bharti case, 1973 –is a part
♦️LIC of India case, 1995 –Integral part of the constitution
♦️IS PREAMBLE AMENDABLE?
✅Kesavananda Bharati case, 1973 Preamble can be amended under Article 368, subject to the condition that no amendment is done to the ‘basic features’.
✅42nd Constitutional Amendment, 1976( added Socialist, Secular and integrity)
✅Amended only once so far
♦️Is Preamble a part of Constitution?
✅YES (but it is not a source or limitation of power to legislature and it is non-justiciable)
🛑Related Cases🛑
♦️Berubari Union case, 1960 –not a part
♦️Kesavananda Bharti case, 1973 –is a part
♦️LIC of India case, 1995 –Integral part of the constitution
♦️IS PREAMBLE AMENDABLE?
✅Kesavananda Bharati case, 1973 Preamble can be amended under Article 368, subject to the condition that no amendment is done to the ‘basic features’.
✅42nd Constitutional Amendment, 1976( added Socialist, Secular and integrity)
✅Amended only once so far
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The Baltic Sea connects to the Atlantic Ocean through which straits?
Anonymous Quiz
22%
Strait of Hormuz
67%
Danish Straits
11%
Strait of Gibraltar
0%
Malacca Strait
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Which of the following is the primary source of antibiotic contamination in milk?
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67%
Antibiotic residues from treatments like mastitis control
33%
Improper storage of milk at collection centers
0%
Excessive use of preservatives during milk processing.
0%
Contaminated water used for cleaning dairy equipment
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Lothal:
Historical Significance: one of Southernmost Indus Valley Civilization site, built around 2200 BCE, known for its advanced trade and bead-making industry.
✅Unique Features:Home to the world’s earliest known dockyard, linking it to ancient trade routes.
✅Discovery :Excavated between 1955-1960 by SR Rao; marine microfossils confirmed its dockyard purpose.
✅Heritage Status:Nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014; remains on the tentative list.
✅Modern Development:The National Maritime Heritage Complex (Rs. 3,500 crore project) recreates Harappan architecture and showcases India’s maritime legacy.
Historical Significance: one of Southernmost Indus Valley Civilization site, built around 2200 BCE, known for its advanced trade and bead-making industry.
✅Unique Features:Home to the world’s earliest known dockyard, linking it to ancient trade routes.
✅Discovery :Excavated between 1955-1960 by SR Rao; marine microfossils confirmed its dockyard purpose.
✅Heritage Status:Nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014; remains on the tentative list.
✅Modern Development:The National Maritime Heritage Complex (Rs. 3,500 crore project) recreates Harappan architecture and showcases India’s maritime legacy.
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Sanchi Stupa :
🔸Historical Significance: Commissioned by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE and later expanded by Shunga and Satavahana rulers.
Architectural Features:
✅Large hemispherical dome (Anda) symbolizing the universe.
✅Chatras (umbrella structures) on top, signifying royalty and divine protection.
✅Harmika (balcony) atop the dome representing the abode of the gods.
✅Medhi stores relics and serves as the base of the stupa..
✅Toranas: Four elaborately carved gates depicting Buddha’s life events and Jataka tales, pointing to four cardinal directions.
✅Vedica: Railings enclosing the stupa for sacred protection.
✅Paradakshinapatha: Pathways for circumambulation by devotees.
✅Symbolism: Early Buddhist aniconism; Buddha represented through symbols like footprints, wheels, or empty thrones rather than direct depictions.
✅Inscriptions: Includes Ashokan Lion Capital and inscriptions in Brahmi and Kharosthi scripts.
✅UNESCO Status: Declared a World Heritage Site in 1989.
🔸Historical Significance: Commissioned by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE and later expanded by Shunga and Satavahana rulers.
Architectural Features:
✅Large hemispherical dome (Anda) symbolizing the universe.
✅Chatras (umbrella structures) on top, signifying royalty and divine protection.
✅Harmika (balcony) atop the dome representing the abode of the gods.
✅Medhi stores relics and serves as the base of the stupa..
✅Toranas: Four elaborately carved gates depicting Buddha’s life events and Jataka tales, pointing to four cardinal directions.
✅Vedica: Railings enclosing the stupa for sacred protection.
✅Paradakshinapatha: Pathways for circumambulation by devotees.
✅Symbolism: Early Buddhist aniconism; Buddha represented through symbols like footprints, wheels, or empty thrones rather than direct depictions.
✅Inscriptions: Includes Ashokan Lion Capital and inscriptions in Brahmi and Kharosthi scripts.
✅UNESCO Status: Declared a World Heritage Site in 1989.
VISION IAS Prelims 2025 Test 9 With Solution in English .pdf
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Vision IAS prelims test -9 polity
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The primary purpose of Rafale-M’s optimized radar systems is:
Anonymous Quiz
0%
Targeting land-based installations
50%
Enhancing maritime operations and electronic warfare
17%
Supporting satellite-based reconnaissance missions
33%
Carrying heavier air-to-ground missiles
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How many of the following statements about Ratapani Tiger Reserve is/are correct?
1. It is located in Madhya Pradesh. 2. The reserve includes Bhimbetka rock shelters, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 3. The reserve features tropical evergreen forests.
1. It is located in Madhya Pradesh. 2. The reserve includes Bhimbetka rock shelters, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 3. The reserve features tropical evergreen forests.
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0%
Only one
71%
Only two
29%
All three
0%
None
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Karez system
✅ for groundwater extraction.
✅ This system uses underground shafts and sloping tunnels to bring water from an upland aquifer to the surface. It is eco-friendly, relying on gravity instead of fuel-powered machines.
✅ Used during Bahmani kingdom
✅ for groundwater extraction.
✅ This system uses underground shafts and sloping tunnels to bring water from an upland aquifer to the surface. It is eco-friendly, relying on gravity instead of fuel-powered machines.
✅ Used during Bahmani kingdom