How many of the above are members of the National Security Council?
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4%
Only one
49%
Only two
38%
Only three
9%
All four
Q4. ‘Right to digital access’ is protected under which Article of the Constitution of India?
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3%
Article 15
26%
Article 19
6%
Article 14
65%
Article 21
Q5. Consider the following statements regarding dark matter and dark energy:
1. Dark matter makes up the majority of the universe.
2. Dark energy is responsible for the accelerating expansion of the universe.
1. Dark matter makes up the majority of the universe.
2. Dark energy is responsible for the accelerating expansion of the universe.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
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10%
1 only
26%
2 only
58%
Both 1 and 2
6%
Neither 1 nor 2
iMPACT Daily Mains Question
Q. "The prolonged vacancy in the office of the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha undermines the spirit of constitutional democracy." Discuss the constitutional provisions, significance of the office, and the implications of leaving it vacant. (15 marks, 250 words)
Q. "The prolonged vacancy in the office of the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha undermines the spirit of constitutional democracy." Discuss the constitutional provisions, significance of the office, and the implications of leaving it vacant. (15 marks, 250 words)
BEACON shall not be published today (02/05/2025) as there is no issue of the Thiruvananthapuram edition of The Hindu on account of May Day.
Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC):
1. It was first conducted prior to independence in 1931.
2. Unlike the Census data under the Census Act of 1948, there is no statutorily prescribed confidentiality for SECC data.
3. An SECC has never been conducted in independent India.
1. It was first conducted prior to independence in 1931.
2. Unlike the Census data under the Census Act of 1948, there is no statutorily prescribed confidentiality for SECC data.
3. An SECC has never been conducted in independent India.
Which of the above statements are correct?
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46%
1 and 2
24%
2 only
16%
1 and 3
14%
1, 2 and 3
Q2. The “AIM 4 Nature” initiative was recently launched by:
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23%
UN Environment Programme
41%
International Union for Conservation of Nature
19%
Food and Agriculture Organization
17%
Conservation International
Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the “Special 301 Report”, which was released recently:
1. It is published annually by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
2. Countries are classified into three: Priority Foreign Country, Priority Watch List, and Watch List.
3. India has been placed on the ‘priority watch’ list in the latest edition of the report.
1. It is published annually by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
2. Countries are classified into three: Priority Foreign Country, Priority Watch List, and Watch List.
3. India has been placed on the ‘priority watch’ list in the latest edition of the report.
How many of the above statements are correct ?
Anonymous Quiz
9%
Only one
58%
Only two
32%
All three
1%
None
Q4. In the context of efforts taken to tackle climate change, the term “greenium” refers to:
Anonymous Quiz
16%
Penalty imposed on companies that fail to meet green energy or sustainability targets
25%
Goodwill that a company has among investors due to its climate-sensitive policies
18%
Process of calculating the environmental impact of a financial instrument
41%
Lower yield that issuers of green bonds pay to investors in the financial market
Q5. Consider the following statements with regards to the National Medical Register (NMR):
1. The creation of NMR is mandated by the National Medical Commission Act of 2019.
2. It aims to provide a secure and accurate record of all doctors practicing in India.
3. The portal is linked to the Aadhaar IDs of doctors, ensuring accuracy of the information provided.
1. The creation of NMR is mandated by the National Medical Commission Act of 2019.
2. It aims to provide a secure and accurate record of all doctors practicing in India.
3. The portal is linked to the Aadhaar IDs of doctors, ensuring accuracy of the information provided.
How many of the above statements are correct ?
Anonymous Quiz
6%
Only one
38%
Only two
55%
All three
1%
None
iMPACT Daily Mains Question
Q. Discuss the significance of a caste census in India. What are the challenges associated with its implementation? Suggest a way forward to ensure equity without compromising merit and national unity. (15 marks, 250 words)
Q. Discuss the significance of a caste census in India. What are the challenges associated with its implementation? Suggest a way forward to ensure equity without compromising merit and national unity. (15 marks, 250 words)