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UPSC SAATHI

09 Jan, 03:01

Bharatpol — broadcast hub for assistance and real-time action against transnational crimes via international police cooperation — was developed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

It will allow central and state agencies to easily connect with the Interpol and speed up their investigations.

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09 Jan, 03:00

CBI - is National Central Bureau for Interpol (NCB-New Delhi) in India, connects all law enforcement agencies in India to law enforcement agencies in 195 other countries through Interpol.

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06 Jan, 02:50

In a given year in India, official poverty lines are higher in some States than in others because (UPSC CSE 2019)

(a) poverty rates vary from State to State

(b) price levels vary from State to State

(c) Gross State Product varies from State to State

(d) quality of public distribution varies from State to State

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06 Jan, 02:50

The urban poor are individuals and households residing in urban areas — including metros, cities and towns; who experience poverty.

Urban poverty is often characterised by challenges such as high living costs, limited access to affordable housing, and inadequate sanitation and healthcare facilities. Employment in the informal sector is common among the urban poor, which may involve jobs in street vending, construction, domestic work, or small-scale trading.

Rural Poor: Rural poverty is often associated with factors such as landlessness, low agricultural productivity, limited access to education and healthcare, and a lack of infrastructure. The rural poor are more constrained by traditional restraints of caste, gender and ethnicity while trying to escape poverty; than the urban poor.

The rural poor often face challenges related to limited access to formal financial services, which can hinder their ability to save, invest,and manage income effectively.

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06 Jan, 02:42

Rural poverty has declined significantly to 4.86 per cent in the fiscal ending March 2024 from 25.7 per cent in 2011-12 mainly driven by government support programmes, said a SBI research released on Friday.

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06 Jan, 02:38

Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India: (UPSC CSE 2012)

1. Securing for citizens of India a uniform civil code

2. Organising village Panchayats

3. Promoting cottage industries in rural areas

4. Securing for all the workers reasonable leisure and cultural opportunities

Which of the above are the Gandhian Principles that are reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy?

(a) 1, 2 and 4 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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06 Jan, 02:37

The Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane is approved by the (UPSC CSE 2015)

(a) Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs

(b) Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices

(c) Directorate of Marketing and Inspection, Ministry of Agriculture

(d) Agricultural Produce Market Committee

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06 Jan, 02:36

Which of the strait connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Azov?

(a) Sunda strait

(b) Dover Strait

(c) Strait of Otranto

(d) Kerch Strait

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06 Jan, 02:34

Oil spills affect marine life by exposing them to harsh elements and destroying their sources of food and habitat.

Further, both birds and mammals can die from hypothermia as a result oil spills, according to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
For instance, oil destroys the insulating ability of fur-bearing mammals, such as sea otters.

It also decreases the water repellency of birds’ feathers, without which they lose their ability to repel cold water.

There are a few ways to clean up oil spills including skimming, in situ burning and by releasing chemical dispersants.

Skimming involves removing oil from the sea surface before it is able to reach the sensitive areas along the coastline.

In situ burning means burning a particular patch of oil after it has concentrated in one area.

Releasing chemical dispersants helps break down oil into smaller droplets, making it easier for microbes to consume, and further break it down into less harmful compounds.

Natural actions in aquatic environments such as weathering, evaporation, emulsification, biodegradation and oxidation can also help reduce the severity of an oil spill and accelerate the recovery of an affected area.
But these occur differently in freshwater and marine environments, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) notes in a report on oil spills.

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06 Jan, 02:30

Kerch Strait runs between the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov and separates Crimea’s Kerch Peninsula from Russia’s Krasnodar region.

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01 Jan, 14:50

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29 Dec, 08:42

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29 Dec, 04:50

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27 Dec, 02:46

Tsunami (a Japanese word that means “harbour wave”) is a series of giant ocean waves caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions under the ocean.

When an earthquake takes place under the ocean, a large chunk of the ocean floor can suddenly move upward or downward, leading to a sudden displacement of a large volume of water, thereby causing tsunami waves.

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27 Dec, 02:44

Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM)is a Central government scheme that aims to strengthen public health infrastructure to respond to future pandemics and outbreaks

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27 Dec, 02:41

The rate at which one can swap between currencies is the exchange rate. In other words, how many rupees would buy you a dollar or a euro.

In such a market — also referred to as the currency market — each currency is like a commodity itself.

The value of each currency relative to another currency is called the exchange rate.

These values can stay the same over time but more often than not they keep changing.

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26 Dec, 02:47

In the financial year 2023-24, India imported electronic components worth over $12 billion from China and $6 billion from Hong Kong, with the two regions accounting for more than half of India’s total electronic imports

In FY24, electronic component imports stood at $34.4 billion, making them the fifth-largest commodity imported into India, following crude oil, gold, petroleum products, and coal, according to data from the Ministry of Commerce

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26 Dec, 02:45

The use of import permissions to promote domestic manufacturing in “strategic sectors” arises as India cannot increase duties on laptops, PCs and similar IT products, which currently attract zero duty under the commitments made in the Information Technology Agreement of 1997 at the World Trade Organization (WTO).

China is the world’s largest exporter of PCs and laptops, holding a dominant market share of 81 per cent. In 2022, China’s global exports of these items were valued at $163 billion.

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26 Dec, 02:40

Which one of the following statements is correct? (2013)
(a) In India, the same person cannot be appointed as Governor for two or more States at the same time
(b) The Judges of the High Court of the States in India are appointed by the Governor of the State just as the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President
(c) No procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a Governor from his/her post
(d) In the case of a Union Territory having a legislative setup, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Lt. Governor on the basis of majority support

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26 Dec, 02:39

Article 153 of the Constitution says “There shall be a Governor for each State.” A few years after the commencement of the Constitution, an amendment in 1956 laid down that “nothing in this article shall prevent the appointment of the same person as Governor for two or more States”.

Article 155 says that the “Governor of a State shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal”.

Under Article 156, “the Governor shall hold office during the pleasure of the President”, but his normal term of office will be five years.

If the President withdraws her pleasure before the completion of five years, the Governor has to step down.

Since the President acts on the aid and advice of the Prime Minister and the Union Council of Ministers, in effect, the Governor is appointed and removed by the central government.

Articles 157 and 158 lay down the qualifications of the Governor and the conditions of his office.

The Governor must be a citizen of India and should have completed the age of 35 years.

The Governor should not be a member of Parliament or a state legislature, and must not hold any other office of profit.

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26 Dec, 02:34

Enforcement Directorate (ED) is a premier financial investigation agency in India, operating under the Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue. It enforces the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, and the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999. The ED’s primary responsibilities include investigating money laundering activities, confiscating assets acquired through illegal means, and ensuring compliance with foreign exchange regulations.

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24 Dec, 02:43

Underlining the role of public institutions that are enshrined in the Constitution, Supreme Court judge Justice P S Narasimha on Sunday said that “fourth branch institutions (such as the EC, CAG, Union and State Public Service Commissions, and National Commissions for SCs, STs, and OBCs) should not be retirement homes for civil servants and judges”.

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24 Dec, 02:40

The total volume of India’s trade with GCC countries stood at US$ 184.46 billion in the financial year 2022-23

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23 Dec, 02:34

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the ‘Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer’, the highest honour in Kuwait, by Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah Sunday. This is the 20th international honour bestowed on Modi

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19 Dec, 16:18

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19 Dec, 02:34

mammograms — specialised X-rays to check for signs of breast cancer

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17 Dec, 02:29

The 10th edition of the joint military exercise ‘Mitra Shakti’ commenced in August 2024 at the Army Training School in Maduru Oya, Sri Lanka. This annual exercise, conducted alternately in India and Sri Lanka, aims to enhance interoperability and share best practices between the two armies.

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14 Dec, 02:44

Which of the following environmental factors can trigger infanticide in big cats?
(a) Encroachment of their natural habitat.
(b) Stress caused by captivity or relocation.
(c) Unavailability of prey in their territory.
(d) All of the above.

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14 Dec, 02:38

Consider the following statements: (2021)
(1) The Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is appointed by the Central Government.
(2) Certain provisions in the Constitution of India give the Central Government the right to issue directions to the RBI in public interest.
(3) The Governor of the RBI draws his power from the RBI Act.
Which of the above statements are correct?
a)1 and 2 only
b)2 and 3 only
c)1 and 3 only
d)1, 2 and 3

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14 Dec, 02:37

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor is appointed in accordance with the RBI Act, 1934, which specifies that the Governor is selected by the Central government.

•The Financial Sector Regulatory Appointment Search Committee, comprising the Cabinet Secretary, the current RBI Governor, the Financial Services Secretary, and two independent members, prepares a list of eligible candidates for the position.

The shortlisted candidates are interviewed, and their names are forwarded to the Cabinet Committee on Appointments, chaired by the Prime Minister. The committee finalizes the selection by confirming the appointment.

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14 Dec, 02:31

What is the ‘Udayasthamana Pooja’ in the context of the Guruvayur temple?
(a) A ritual performed during sunrise and sunset to honor the deity.
(b) A practice to increase the divinity of the deity on Guruvayur Ekadashi.
(c) A festival celebrated by the devotees to mark the end of a pilgrimage.
(d) A yearly ritual conducted only during major temple festivals.

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13 Dec, 11:39

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13 Dec, 03:12

Which of the following statements is correct regarding no-confidence motions against Speakers in India’s parliamentary history?
(a) No motion for the removal of a Speaker has ever been introduced in the Lok Sabha.
(b) The first motion for the removal of a Speaker was introduced in 1987.
(c) The first no-confidence motion against a Speaker was introduced against G V Mavalankar.
(d) All motions for the removal of Speakers have been successful

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13 Dec, 02:59

The Opposition INDIA bloc submitted a notice Tuesday for bringing a resolution for removal of Vice-President of India Jagdeep Dhankar, who is also the ex-officio Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha

This is first such move against the Rajya Sabha Chairman in India’s parliamentary history

While this is the first such move against the Rajya Sabha Chairman in India’s parliamentary history, the Lok Sabha has witnessed three no-confidence motions to remove the Speaker since Independence.
• The first motion was moved against India’s first Speaker G V Mavalankar on December 18, 1954 by Vigneshwar Missir, Socialist Party MP from Bihar, with Deputy Speaker A Ayyangar in the Chair.

The motion was rejected by the House after an acrimonious two-hour debate.


As per Article 94 of the Constitution, the Lok Sabha Speaker can be removed by a resolution of the Lok Sabha passed by a majority of the then members of the House.

At least 14 days’ notice has to be given of the intention to move such a resolution in writing to the Secretary General.

The member who gave the notice moves the resolution on a date assigned after 14 days of the notice.

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13 Dec, 02:41

Consider the following statements: (2020)
1. The motion to impeach a Judge of the Supreme Court of India cannot be rejected by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha as per the Judges (Inquiry) Act 1968.
2. The Constitution of India defines and gives details or what constitutes ‘incapacity and proved misbehaviour’ of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India.
3. The details of the process of impeachment of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India is given in 4 the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968.
4. If the motion for the impeachment of a Judge is taken up for voting, the law requires the motion to be backed by each House of the Parliament and supported by a majority of total membership of that House and by not less than two-thirds of total members of that House present and voting.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4

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13 Dec, 02:38

As per the Judges Inquiry Act, 1968, a complaint against a judge has to be made through a resolution signed at least by 100 members if moved in Lok Sabha and by 50 MPs if initiated in Rajya Sabha.

The procedure to be followed for impeachment of a judge is laid down in the Judges Inquiry Act, 1968. Under Section 3 of the Act, for a motion of impeachment to be taken up, it has to be moved by not less than 100 members in the Lower House, and at least 50 members in the Upper House.

The process of impeachment of a judge of the Supreme Court is laid down in Article 124(4) of the Constitution of India. Article 218 says the same provisions shall apply in relation to a judge of the High Court as well.

Under Article 124(4), a judge can be removed by Parliament through a laid-down procedure on only two grounds: “proved misbehaviour” and “incapacity”.

In other words, for an impeachment motion against an SC or HC judge to go through, at least two-thirds of those “present and voting” in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha must vote in favour of removing the judge — and the number of votes in favour must be more than 50% of the “total membership” of each House.

Once the MPs submit the motion, the presiding officer of the House can either accept or reject it.

If accepted, a three-member committee, comprising two judges and a jurist, is constituted to probe the complaint and determine if it is a case fit for initiating the process of impeachment.

The committee includes one judge from the Supreme Court and the Chief Justice of a High Court if the complaint is against a High Court judge, or two Supreme Court judges if the complaint is against a sitting judge of the apex court.

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12 Dec, 11:46

Consider the following languages: (2014)
1. Gujarati
2. Kannada
3. Telugu
Which of the above has/have been declared as ‘Classical Language/Languages’ by the Government?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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12 Dec, 02:41

The DHARINI brain atlas developed by IIT Madras is significant because:
(a) It focuses on adult brain imaging for understanding neurological disorders.
(b) It provides the first dataset capturing foetal brain development in the second trimester.
(c) It exclusively studies genetic influences on brain development.
(d) It is a collaborative project with the Allen Institute for Brain Science.

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12 Dec, 02:35

DHARINI brain atlas

Researchers at IIT Madras have unveiled a cutting-edge tool — a detailed 3D map of five developing baby brains from the second trimester.

This map, now the most detailed high-resolution 3D representation of the foetal brain, shows how it undergoes rapid growth during this critical stage and can detect possibilities of brain disorders like autism.

this brain atlas is the largest of its kind and the only one that captures the developing brain at such an early stage.

It uses advanced technology to map over 5,000 brain sections and more than 500 brain regions.

It will be completely free for anyone to access, opening up new possibilities for understanding how our brains grow.

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