Which of the following is TRUE regarding Cess?
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26%
Cess is levied on taxable income
39%
Cess can be levied on both direct and indirect taxes
24%
The proceeds of Cess are credited in Public Accounts of India
11%
It is a permanent source of revenue for Government
Khajuraho group of temples were dedicated to which of the following religions
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37%
Hinduism and Jainism
32%
Hinduism and Buddhism
26%
Hinduism only
5%
Buddhism and Jainism
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INTERNATIONAL CURRENT AFFAIRS 2022
Mains Practice questions- 12.01.2023
1. NCW directed all states to ensure strict enforcement of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 in educational institutions. In view of the above, critically discuss Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013.
2. Discuss the advantage and security implications of cloud hosting of servers vis-a-vis in-house machine-based hosting for government businesses. (UPSC 2015).
1. NCW directed all states to ensure strict enforcement of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 in educational institutions. In view of the above, critically discuss Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013.
2. Discuss the advantage and security implications of cloud hosting of servers vis-a-vis in-house machine-based hosting for government businesses. (UPSC 2015).
Mains questions on 'Basic structure' of constitution
1. “Parliament’s power to amend the constitution is limited power and it cannot be enlarged into absolute power”. In light of this statement, explain whether parliament under article 368 of the constitution can destroy the basic structure of the constitution by expanding its amending power? (UPSC 2019)
2. The Supreme Court of India keeps a check on the arbitrary power of the Parliament in amending the Constitution. Discuss critically. (UPSC 2013)
(Context:Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar sparked a debate on the separation of powers between the executive and the judiciary and criticised the Supreme Court for using the doctrine of basic structure to strike down the constitutional amendment that introduced the National Judicial Appointments Commission Act.)
1. “Parliament’s power to amend the constitution is limited power and it cannot be enlarged into absolute power”. In light of this statement, explain whether parliament under article 368 of the constitution can destroy the basic structure of the constitution by expanding its amending power? (UPSC 2019)
2. The Supreme Court of India keeps a check on the arbitrary power of the Parliament in amending the Constitution. Discuss critically. (UPSC 2013)
(Context:Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar sparked a debate on the separation of powers between the executive and the judiciary and criticised the Supreme Court for using the doctrine of basic structure to strike down the constitutional amendment that introduced the National Judicial Appointments Commission Act.)
3. "A majority of preterm and stillbirths can be prevented by scaling up known and proven interventions and improving the quality of health services." Critically discuss.
(Context: Two global reports on child mortality (Levels and Trends in Child Mortality) and stillbirths (Never Forgotten) were released by United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation-UN IGME)
(Context: Two global reports on child mortality (Levels and Trends in Child Mortality) and stillbirths (Never Forgotten) were released by United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation-UN IGME)
Mini Test-1
Topic: Indian Constitution and it's salient features- Functions and duties of the Indian Union and State Governments.
1. Explain the ideals contained in the Preamble of the Indian constitution.
2. Critically examine the extent to which Directive principles of state policy have been implemented.
3. Critically examine the discretionary powers of a State Governor.
Topic: Indian Constitution and it's salient features- Functions and duties of the Indian Union and State Governments.
1. Explain the ideals contained in the Preamble of the Indian constitution.
2. Critically examine the extent to which Directive principles of state policy have been implemented.
3. Critically examine the discretionary powers of a State Governor.
Mini Test 2
Topic: Issues and challenges pertaining to the Federal structure- Role of Governor in states- Distribution of powers between Union and states (Union list, State and concurrent lists)- issues and challenges.
1. The concept of cooperative federalism has been increasingly emphasized in recent years. Highlight the drawbacks in the existing structure and the extent to which cooperative federalism would answer the shortcomings.
2. Discuss briefly the distribution of legislative powers between Centre and states.
3. Critically discuss how the provisions of Article 200 became source of confrontation between State Governments and Governors.
Topic: Issues and challenges pertaining to the Federal structure- Role of Governor in states- Distribution of powers between Union and states (Union list, State and concurrent lists)- issues and challenges.
1. The concept of cooperative federalism has been increasingly emphasized in recent years. Highlight the drawbacks in the existing structure and the extent to which cooperative federalism would answer the shortcomings.
2. Discuss briefly the distribution of legislative powers between Centre and states.
3. Critically discuss how the provisions of Article 200 became source of confrontation between State Governments and Governors.
Mini Test 3
Topic: Rural and Urban local Governance under 73rd and 74th amendments- constitutional authorities and their role.
1. The 73rd amendment is a significant landmark in the evolution of grassroot democratic institutions in the country with the potential of transforming the representative democracy into a participatory one. Examine.
2. ' The comptroller and auditor general (CAG) has a vital role to play'. Explain how this is reflected in the method and terms of his appointment as well as the range of powers he can exercise.
3. Explain the principle of Subsidiarity, it importance and discuss how 73rd amendment act tries to achieve it.
Topic: Rural and Urban local Governance under 73rd and 74th amendments- constitutional authorities and their role.
1. The 73rd amendment is a significant landmark in the evolution of grassroot democratic institutions in the country with the potential of transforming the representative democracy into a participatory one. Examine.
2. ' The comptroller and auditor general (CAG) has a vital role to play'. Explain how this is reflected in the method and terms of his appointment as well as the range of powers he can exercise.
3. Explain the principle of Subsidiarity, it importance and discuss how 73rd amendment act tries to achieve it.