UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Questions (PYQs)
Q. In India, if a religious sect/community is given the status of a national minority, what special advantages it is entitled to? (2011)
1. It can establish and administer exclusive educational institutions.
2. The President of India automatically nominates a representative of the community to Lok Sabha.
3. It can derive benefits from the Prime Minister’s 15-Point Programme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only
यूपीएससी सिविल सेवा परीक्षा, पिछले वर्ष के प्रश्न (पीवाईक्यू)
प्र. भारत में, यदि किसी धार्मिक संप्रदाय/समुदाय को राष्ट्रीय अल्पसंख्यक का दर्जा दिया जाता है, तो वह किन विशेष लाभों का हकदार है? (2011)
1. यह विशिष्ट शैक्षणिक संस्थानों की स्थापना और प्रशासन कर सकता है।
2. भारत के राष्ट्रपति स्वचालित रूप से समुदाय के एक प्रतिनिधि को लोकसभा के लिए नामांकित करते हैं।
3. यह प्रधान मंत्री के 15-सूत्रीय कार्यक्रम से लाभ प्राप्त कर सकता है।
ऊपर दिए गए कथनों में से कौन सा/से सही है/हैं?
(a) केवल 1
(b) केवल 2 और 3
(c) केवल 1 और 3
(d) 1, 2 और 3
उत्तर: (c) केवल 1 और 3
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Ebola Virus Disease
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Mozambique
🟢Capital: Maputo
🟢Currency: Mozambican metical
🟢Official language: Portuguese
🟢A southern African nation whose long Indian Ocean coastline is dotted with popular beaches like Tofo, as well as offshore marine parks.
🟢In the Quirimbas Archipelago, a 250km stretch of coral islands, mangrove-covered Ibo Island has colonial-era ruins surviving from a period of Portuguese rule.
मोज़ाम्बिक
🟢राजधानी: मापुटो
🟢मुद्रा: मोज़ाम्बिकन मेटिकल
🟢आधिकारिक भाषा: पुर्तगाली
🟢एक दक्षिणी अफ्रीकी राष्ट्र जिसकी लंबी हिंद महासागर तटरेखा टोफो जैसे लोकप्रिय समुद्र तटों के साथ-साथ अपतटीय समुद्री पार्कों से युक्त है।
🟢क्विरिंबास द्वीपसमूह में, मूंगा द्वीपों का 250 किमी का विस्तार, मैंग्रोव से ढके इबो द्वीप में पुर्तगाली शासन के काल से बचे हुए औपनिवेशिक युग के खंडहर हैं।
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🔴 #QuestionNo_315
Discuss the role and functions of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in India's financial regulatory framework.
भारत के वित्तीय नियामक ढांचे में प्रवर्तन निदेशालय (ईडी) की भूमिका और कार्यों पर चर्चा करें।
🔴The Key demand of the question
✅Introduction: Give a brief introduction and overview of the Enforcement Directorate. (40 Words)
✅Body (Main Part): Discuss in detail Discuss the role and functions of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in India's financial regulatory framework. (170 Words)
✅Conclusion or Way Forward: Conclude by mentioning the Solution to the problem. (40 Words)
🔴प्रश्न की प्रमुख मांग
✅परिचय: प्रवर्तन निदेशालय का संक्षिप्त परिचय और अवलोकन दें। (40 शब्द)
✅मुख्य भाग: भारत के वित्तीय नियामक ढांचे में प्रवर्तन निदेशालय (ईडी) की भूमिका और कार्यों पर विस्तार से चर्चा करें। (170 शब्द)
✅निष्कर्ष या आगे का रास्ता: समस्या के समाधान का उल्लेख करते हुए निष्कर्ष निकालें। (40 शब्द)
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✅International Labour Organization’s Conventions 138 and 182 are related to
(a) Child Labour
(b) Adaptation of agricultural practices to global climate change
(c) Regulation of food prices and food security
(d) Gender parity at the workplace
Ans: (a)
✅In 2017, the Union Cabinet, GoI approved ratification of the Minimum Age Convention, 1973 (No. 138) and the Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention, 1999 (No. 182) of the International Labour Organization (ILO).
✅Convention No. 138: India is the 170th ILO Member state to ratify Convention No. 138, which requires state parties to set a minimum age under which no one shall be admitted to employment or work in any occupation, except for light work and artistic performances.
✅Convention No. 182: India also became the ILO’s 181st Member state to ratify Convention No. 182. This calls for the prohibition and elimination of the worst forms of child labour, including slavery, forced labour and trafficking; the use of children in armed conflict; the use of a child for prostitution, pornography and in illicit activities (such as drug trafficking); and hazardous work.
✅These all are in line with the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2016, which completely prohibits employment or work of children below 14 years in any occupation or process and also prohibits the employment of adolescents (14 to 18 years) in hazardous occupations and processes.
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EBOLA Virus Disease (#EVD)
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Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)
~ Formerly known as Ebola haemorrhagic fever
~ A deadly disease with occasional outbreaks that occur mostly on the African continent.
~ First discovered in 1976 near the Ebola River in what is now the Democratic Republic of Congo.
~ Most commonly affects people and nonhuman primates (such as monkeys, gorillas, and chimpanzees).
Caused by an infection with a group of viruses within the genus Ebolavirus:
~ Ebola virus (species Zaire ebolavirus)
~ Sudan virus (species Sudan ebolavirus)
~ Taï Forest virus (species Taï Forest ebolavirus, formerly Côte d’Ivoire ebolavirus)
~ Bundibugyo virus (species Bundibugyo ebolavirus)
~ Reston virus (species Reston ebolavirus)
~ Bombali virus (species Bombali ebolavirus)
Host : Fruit bats of the Pteropodidae family are natural Ebola virus hosts.
Transmission :
~ Animal to Human Transmission occurs through close contact with the blood, secretions, organs or other bodily fluids of infected animals
~ Human-to-Human Transmission occurs via direct contact with Blood or body fluids of a person who is sick with or has died from Ebola.
Signs and Symptoms : Symptoms may appear anywhere from 2 to 21 days after contact with the virus.
Diagnosis : It can be difficult to clinically distinguish Ebola from other infectious diseases .
Confirmation that symptoms are caused by Ebola virus infection are made using the following diagnostic methods:
~ ELISA (antibody-capture enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay)
~ Reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) assay, etc.
Vaccines : The Ervebo (rVSV-ZEBOV) vaccine has been highly effective in containing the disease.
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Tanzania
🟢Capital: Dodoma
🟢Currency: Tanzanian Shilling
🟢Official languages: Swahili, English.
🟢 An East African country known for its vast wilderness areas.
🟢They include the plains of Serengeti National Park, a safari mecca populated by the “big five” game (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino), and Kilimanjaro National Park, home to Africa’s highest mountain.
🟢Offshore lie the tropical islands of Zanzibar, with Arabic influences, and Mafia, with a marine park home to whale sharks and coral reefs.
तंजानिया
🟢राजधानी: डोडोमा
🟢मुद्रा: तंजानिया शिलिंग
🟢आधिकारिक भाषाएँ: स्वाहिली, अंग्रेजी।
🟢इनमें सेरेन्गेटी नेशनल पार्क के मैदान शामिल हैं, जो "बिग फाइव" गेम (हाथी, शेर, तेंदुआ, भैंस, गैंडा) से आबाद एक सफारी मक्का है, और किलिमंजारो नेशनल पार्क, जो अफ्रीका के सबसे ऊंचे पर्वत का घर है।
🟢ऑफशोर ज़ांज़ीबार के उष्णकटिबंधीय द्वीपों पर स्थित है, जहां अरबी प्रभाव और माफिया हैं, जहां व्हेल शार्क और मूंगा चट्टानों के लिए एक समुद्री पार्क है।
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🔴 #QuestionNo_314
In the context of water pollution, discuss the major sources of contamination in India's water bodies and their impact on public health and the environment.
जल प्रदूषण के संदर्भ में, भारत के जल निकायों में प्रदूषण के प्रमुख स्रोतों और सार्वजनिक स्वास्थ्य और पर्यावरण पर उनके प्रभाव पर चर्चा करें।
🔴The Key demand of the question
✅Introduction: Give a brief introduction and overview of water pollution and its impact. (40 Words)
✅Body (Main Part): Discuss in detail the major sources of contamination in India's water bodies and their impact on public health and the environment. (170 Words)
✅Conclusion: Way forward: Conclude by mentioning sustainable water management for the well-being of its people and the environment. (40 Words)
🔴प्रश्न की प्रमुख मांग
✅परिचय: जल प्रदूषण और उसके प्रभाव का संक्षिप्त परिचय और अवलोकन दें। (40 शब्द)
✅मुख्य भाग: भारत के जल निकायों में प्रदूषण के प्रमुख स्रोतों और सार्वजनिक स्वास्थ्य और पर्यावरण पर उनके प्रभाव पर विस्तार से चर्चा करें। (170 शब्द)
✅निष्कर्ष: आगे का रास्ता: अपने लोगों और पर्यावरण की भलाई के लिए स्थायी जल प्रबंधन का उल्लेख करते हुए निष्कर्ष निकालें। (40 शब्द)
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✅Guinea Worm Disease (Dracunculiasis):
🔴Cause: Caused by the Guinea worm (Dracunculus medinensis), a parasitic nematode.
🔴Affected Regions: Primarily affects rural, deprived, and isolated communities relying on stagnant surface water sources.
🔴Historical Prevalence: In the mid-1980s, an estimated 3.5 million cases occurred in 20 countries, mainly in Africa and Asia.
✅Transmission, Symptoms, and Impact:
🔴Transmission: Occurs when people drink stagnant water contaminated with parasite-infected water fleas.
🔴Symptoms: Manifests with painful skin lesions as the worm emerges, causing intense pain, swelling, and secondary infections.
🔴Impact: More than 90% of infections affect the legs and feet, impairing mobility and daily functioning.
✅Prevention:
🔴Strategies: Include heightened surveillance, water filtration, larvicide use, and health education.
🔴Successful Prevention: No vaccine or medication, but prevention strategies have led to significant reductions in cases.
✅Road to Eradication:
🔴Initiation: Eradication efforts began in the 1980s, led by organizations like WHO.
🔴Certification: Countries are certified as free of transmission after reporting zero instances for at least three consecutive years.
🔴Global Progress: Since 1995, 199 countries, territories, and areas have been certified as free of transmission.
✅India's Success Story:
🔴Achievement: India achieved elimination in the late 1990s through public health interventions and community education.
🔴Certification: Received Guinea worm disease-free certification from WHO in 2000.
🔴Other Eradications: India has eradicated Smallpox (1980), Polio (2014), Plague, Rinderpest, Yaws, and Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus (2015).
✅Ongoing Surveillance and Challenges:
🔴Importance of Surveillance: Active surveillance crucial to prevent re-emergence.
🔴Persisting Challenges: Civil unrest and poverty in regions like Chad and Central African Republic hamper eradication efforts.
🔴Addressing Challenges: Finding and containing the last remaining cases, especially in remote areas, and addressing infections in animals like dogs.
✅Conclusion:
🔴Guinea worm disease, once prevalent, has seen significant reductions globally due to prevention efforts.
🔴Continued vigilance and addressing persisting challenges are essential to maintain progress towards complete eradication.
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International Labor Organization (ILO)
✅Nature and Membership:
🔴Tripartite United Nations agency comprising governments, employers, and workers from 187 member states, including India.
🔴Aims to set labor standards, develop policies, and implement programs to promote decent work for all.
✅Nobel Peace Prize:
🔴Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1969 for its efforts in advancing social justice and improving labor conditions globally.
✅Establishment and Affiliation:
🔴Founded in 1919 through the Treaty of Versailles as an affiliated agency of the League of Nations.
🔴Became the first affiliated specialized agency of the United Nations in 1946.
✅Headquarters:
🔴Based in Geneva, Switzerland, the ILO operates from its headquarters to coordinate its activities and initiatives worldwide.
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🔴 #QuestionNo_312
Discuss the potential of Hydrogen Fuel Cells (HFCs) as a sustainable energy solution and their role in addressing environmental concerns.
एक स्थायी ऊर्जा समाधान के रूप में हाइड्रोजन ईंधन सेल (एचएफसी) की क्षमता और पर्यावरणीय चिंताओं को दूर करने में उनकी भूमिका पर चर्चा करें।
🔴The Key demand of the question
✅Introduction: Give a brief introduction and overview of air pollution. (40 Words)
✅Body (Main Part): Discuss in detail the potential of Hydrogen Fuel Cells (HFCs) as a sustainable energy solution and their role in addressing environmental concerns.. (170 Words)
✅Conclusion: Way forward: Conclude by mentioning the significance and a future vision of Hydrogen Fuel Cells (HFCs). (40 Words)
🔴प्रश्न की प्रमुख मांग
✅परिचय: वायु प्रदूषण का संक्षिप्त परिचय और अवलोकन दें। (40 शब्द)
✅मुख्य भाग: एक स्थायी ऊर्जा समाधान के रूप में हाइड्रोजन ईंधन सेल (एचएफसी) की क्षमता और पर्यावरणीय चिंताओं को दूर करने में उनकी भूमिका पर विस्तार से चर्चा करें.. (170 शब्द)
✅निष्कर्ष: आगे का रास्ता: हाइड्रोजन ईंधन सेल (एचएफसी) के महत्व और भविष्य के दृष्टिकोण का उल्लेख करते हुए निष्कर्ष निकालें। (40 शब्द)
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🔴 #QuestionNo_312
Discuss the challenges posed by c and the measures needed to address this issue effectively, considering its environmental, health, and socio-economic impacts.
वायु प्रदूषण से उत्पन्न चुनौतियों और इसके पर्यावरणीय, स्वास्थ्य और सामाजिक-आर्थिक प्रभावों पर विचार करते हुए इस मुद्दे को प्रभावी ढंग से संबोधित करने के लिए आवश्यक उपायों पर चर्चा करें।
🔴The Key demand of the question
✅Introduction: Give a brief introduction and overview of air pollution. (40 Words)
✅Body (Main Part): Discuss in detail the challenges posed by c and the measures needed to address this issue effectively, considering its environmental, health, and socio-economic impacts. (170 Words)
✅Conclusion: Way forward: Conclude by mentioning that promote sustainable development for future generations. (40 Words)
🔴प्रश्न की प्रमुख मांग
✅परिचय: वायु प्रदूषण का संक्षिप्त परिचय और अवलोकन दें। (40 शब्द)
✅मुख्य भाग: सी द्वारा उत्पन्न चुनौतियों और इसके पर्यावरणीय, स्वास्थ्य और सामाजिक-आर्थिक प्रभावों पर विचार करते हुए इस मुद्दे को प्रभावी ढंग से संबोधित करने के लिए आवश्यक उपायों पर विस्तार से चर्चा करें। (170 शब्द)
✅निष्कर्ष: आगे का रास्ता: भविष्य की पीढ़ियों के लिए सतत विकास को बढ़ावा देने का उल्लेख करते हुए निष्कर्ष निकालें। (40 शब्द)
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