IAS UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 2nd April 2020

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(PRELIMS + MAINS FOCUS)


Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Adaptation of State Laws) Order, 2020

Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Polity and Governance

In News:

Key takeaways:

Important value additions:

The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 

Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation

Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation

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Ways and Means Advances (WMA) reviewed: RBI reviewed its limits

Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Economy

In News:

Key takeaways:

Important value additions:


Taxation and Other Laws (Relaxation of Certain Provisions) Ordinance, 2020

Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Economy

In News:

Key takeaways:

Important value additions:

Sabka Vishwas Legal Dispute Resolution Scheme


Medical Devices Notified as Drugs 

Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Health

In News:

Key takeaways:

Important value additions:

Miscellaneous 

Azithromycin -Hydroxychloroquine Combination

Natuna Islands

Medical Devices Notified as Drugs 

Medical Devices Notified as Drugs

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(MAINS FOCUS)


ECONOMY/ SECURITY

Topic: General Studies 3:

Indian defence Trade: Still no bullseye, in volume and value

India’s defence sector has been largely dependent on foreign imports that is not in the long term Security interest of the Nation. However, the trend has been changing in recent times.

During 2009-18, Indian defence imports reduced even as exports increased as per study by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute 

Do You Know?

Reasons for India’s reduced imports:

  1. Make in India initiative
  2. Reducing the size (or cancellation) of defence contracts by government has led to significant reduction of import bill
  3. Delays in supplying equipment by vendors also led to falling imports. Example: T-90 battle tanks & Su-30 combat aircraft from Russia; Submarines from France

Reasons for rise of defence exports

Areas that need action by government:

Connecting the dots:


ECONOMY/ GOVERNANCE

Topic: General Studies 3:

Planning institution: Need to Think national and act local

In the event of crisis created by the pandemic, an all-round plan for recovery is much needed.

However, there is a general criticism that Planning bodies (Erstwhile Planning Commission and present NITI Aayog) has failed to produce all-round development of India’s economy.

Some of the drawbacks/criticisms of National Planning Body

Way Ahead

Connecting the dots:


(TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE)


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

Note: 

Q 1. Consider the following statements regarding Jammu And Kashmir Reorganisation (Adaptation of State Laws) Order, 2020:

  1. Under new domicile rule, a person residing in J&K for at least 15 years will now be eligible to be a domicile of the UT. 
  2. Tehsildar shall be the competent authority for issuing the domicile certificate. 

Which of the above is/are correct?

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

Q 2. Consider the following statements regarding Ways and Means Advances:

  1. It is a temporary liquidity arrangement with the Reserve Bank of India. 
  2. The government can borrow money only up to 50 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:

  1. Taxpayers avail the Sabka Vishwas Legal Dispute Resolution Scheme to settle their indirect tax disputes.
  2. Donations made to PM Cares fund will be 100% exempted of the income tax. 

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. Consider the following statements:

  1. National Pharmaceutical Pricing Policy (NPPP) is the policy governing price control. 
  2. Drug Price Control Orders (DPCO) is the order by which price control is enforced.

Which of the above is/are correct?

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

ANSWERS FOR 1st April 2020 TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE (TYK)

1 C
2 A
3 A
4 B
5 C

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