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IAS UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 26th May 2020

Archives


(PRELIMS + MAINS FOCUS)


ReStart Programme by Andhra Pradesh government for MSMEs 

Part of: GS-Prelims and GS-II – Welfare Schemes

In News:

Key takeaways


Birthplace of Purandara Dasa to be researched upon

Part of: GS-Prelims and GS-I – Culture 

In News:

Important value additions 

Purandara Dāsa (1484 – 1565) 


Earth’s magnetic field weakens 

Part of: GS-Prelims and GS-I – Geographical phenomenon

In News:

Key takeaways 

Important value additions 

South Atlantic Anomaly (SAA)

A Van Allen radiation belt

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Miscellaneous

Number-18 – Flying Bullets


(MAINS FOCUS)


ECONOMY/ GOVERNANCE

Topic: General Studies 3:

The problem with the liquidity push

Context: The government’s relief-cum-stimulus amounting to 10% of GDP has relied heavily on measures aimed at pushing credit to economy.

The Liquidity push

Why the need for pushing credit?

What is the focus area of liquidity transmission?

Challenges with liquidity transmission

Way Ahead

Connecting the dots:


INTERNATIONAL/ SECURITY

Topic: General Studies 2,3:

Delhi and complex geopolitics of Pashtun lands

Context: USA has called on India to open a political conversation with the Taliban. There was also a signal from the Taliban that it is eager for a productive relationship with India

Taliban- A brief history

India and Taliban

Should India have direct talks with Taliban?

What is India’s interest in Afghanistan?

What is Pashtun issue in Afghanistan?

Complicated relationship between Pakistan & Pashtuns – Opens a Strategic space for India

Conclusion

Connecting the dots:


(TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE)


Model questions: (You can now post your answers in comment section)

Note: 

Q.1 For which of the following sector has Andhra Pradesh government launched ReStart program?

  1. MSME 
  2. Bank 
  3. Farmers 
  4. Automobile 

Q.2 Consider the following statements regarding ReStart program recently launched by the Andhra Pradesh government? 

  1. The minimum power demand charges for April, May and June months shall be waived off. 
  2. The government will purchase products whose payment will be cleared in 60 days.

Which of the above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2 

Q.3 Consider the following statements with regards to the aircraft Tejas:

  1. It is a Supersonic aircraft.
  2. It is considered as the lightest and the smallest of its kind.

Which of the above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2 

Q.4 Purandara Dasa belonged to which of the following movement? 

  1. Bhakti movement 
  2. Haridas movement 
  3. Dharma Dasi Cult 
  4. Mahadevi movement

Q.5 South Atlantic Anomaly is a stretch between which of the following continents? 

  1. South America and North America 
  2. North America and Africa 
  3. Africa and South America 
  4. North America and Europe

ANSWERS FOR 25th May 2020 TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE (TYK)

1 B
2 A
3 D

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