Q5. Consider the following nations located in Asia and Africa:

1. Djibouti

2. Jordan

3. Oman

4. Eritrea

5. Ethiopia

6. Sudan

7. Yemen

iMPACT Daily Mains Question

Q. What is a Presidential Reference under Article 143 of the Indian Constitution? Discuss its significance in India’s democratic and constitutional framework.(10 marks, 150 words)

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Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD):

1. It is legally binding and parties must pass domestic legislation to enforce the provisions of UNCBD.

2. The Cartagena Protocol under the UNCBD aims to regulate living modified organisms (LMOs).

3. The Montreal Protocol under the UNCBD aims to ensure equitable sharing of benefits arising from use of genetic resources.

Q2. Consider the following festivals celebrated in India and the states where they are held:

1. Shirui Festival: Manipur

2. Ziro Festival: Arunachal Pradesh

3. Losoong Festival: Sikkim

4. Kharchi Puja: Tripura

Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the Booker Prize:

1. The Booker Prize is awarded for a work originally written in English whereas the International Booker Prize is only for works translated to English.

2. Arundhati Roy is the only Indian to have won the Booker Prize.

Q4. With reference to the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, consider the following statements:
1. It is a mission by the Ministry of Railways to modernize 1300 railway stations across India.

2. It adopts a uniform masterplan and design framework for stations across the country to ensure high quality services.

3. It aims to transform stations into vibrant city centres.

Q5. Consider the following statements regarding Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan:

1. It helps states implement the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009.

2. It covers both school and higher education in order to ensure equitable learning outcomes.

3. It is a central sector scheme being implemented by the Union Ministry of Education.

iMPACT Daily Mains Question

Q. Examine the constitutional provisions regarding official language, challenges arising from Hindi imposition, and suggest a balanced way forward to promote cooperative federalism and cultural inclusivity. (15 marks, 250 words)