04-04-2024

Table of Contents
No. Article Newspaper Syllabus
1 Previous Yea Question discussion @beginning of the video

Indian
2 Risk from Glacial Lake floods GS - 2
Express
3 Fiscal battle The Hindu GS - 3

4 Dangerous game The Hindu GS - 3

5 Turning the spotlight on the urban poor The Hindu GS - 1

Other Articles:
a) India to review duties to curb subsidized jute imports from Bangladesh
6 b) Pvt sector´s share in FY24 defence output highest in 8 yrs
c) Ring of fire
d) India among countries mulling telescopes on, around the moon
 PREVIOUS YEAR
QUESTION DISCUSSION
 Previous Year Question – Prelims 2023
Q. With reference to “Blockchain Technology”,
consider the following statements:
1. It is a public ledger that everyone can
inspect, but which no single user
controls.
2. The structure and design of blockchain
is such that all the data in it are about
cryptocurrency only. Blocks and Chains
3. Applications that depend on basic
features of blockchain can be developed
without anybody’s permission.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 only
d) 1 and 3 only
Key Features

• Decentralization

• Transparency

• Security

• Immutability
 Previous Year Question – Prelims 2023
Q. With reference to “Blockchain Technology”,
consider the following statements:
1. It is a public ledger that everyone can
inspect, but which no single user
controls.
2. The structure and design of blockchain
is such that all the data in it are about
cryptocurrency only.
3. Applications that depend on basic
features of blockchain can be developed
without anybody’s permission.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 only
d) 1 and 3 only
 Previous Year Question – Prelims 2023 • A Finance Bill is a broader word containing
Q. With reference to Finance Bill and Money Bill
in the Indian Parliament, consider the three kinds of bill
following statements:
 Money bills—Article 110
1. When the Lok Sabha transmits Finance Bill
to the Rajya Sabha, it can amend or reject  Financial bills (I)—Article 117 (1)
the Bill.
2. When the Lok Sabha transmits Money Bill  Financial bills (II)—Article 117 (3)
to the Rajya Sabha, it cannot amend or
reject the Bill, it can only make  Money bills are a part o financial bills.
recommendations.
 Respect to money bills, RS has a limited
3. In the case of disagreement between the
Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, there is no say that is it cannot amend or reject
joint sitting for Money Bill, but a joint the bill
sitting becomes necessary for Finance Bill.
How many of the above statements are • When LS transmits the money bill to RS
correct?
a) Only one  It cannot amend or reject the bill – RS
b) Only two make only recommendations, which may or
c) All three may not be accepted by LS
d) None
 Previous Year Question – Prelims 2023
Q. With reference to Finance Bill and Money Bill
in the Indian Parliament, consider the
following statements:
1. When the Lok Sabha transmits Finance Bill
to the Rajya Sabha, it can amend or reject
• Money bill is a part of finance bill.
the Bill.
 Article 108 - Joint sitting of the two 2. When the Lok Sabha transmits Money Bill
to the Rajya Sabha, it cannot amend or
houses is allowed for solving the deadlock
reject the Bill, it can only make
between the houses. recommendations.
3. In the case of disagreement between the
 Deadlock is possible only when there is a Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, there is no
equal power between LS&RS. joint sitting for Money Bill, but a joint
sitting becomes necessary for Finance Bill.
 In case of Money bill, there is no equality How many of the above statements are
and RS is less than LS. correct?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None
NEWS ARTICLES
Indian Express
Pg: 12 – Delhi edition
Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF):

• Glacial lake formed due to the steadily

melting ice at the very top of glaciers.

• Contained and regulated by dams.

• Sudden melting or faster than usual - makes

lakes very unstable.

• Result in sudden release of enormous

quantities of water, debris, and sediment into
downstream areas.
Causes

• Excessive rainfall, heatwaves that result in

rapid snow melting, Earthquakes.

• Any upstream flooding can lead to a domino

effect on other glacial lakes downstream.

• Slope failure due to rapid slope movement can

lead to GLOFs.

• Lack of dams or degraded dams can also

lead to GLOF.

• Global warming due to carbon emissions. See,

the increasing climate change will increase
the frequency of GLOFs.
 Practice Question – Prelims
Q. Which of the following factors contributes
most significantly to the occurrence of
Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs)?
(a) Increase in the annual precipitation levels
in the region
(b) Expansion of glacial lakes due to
accelerated glacier melting
(c) Increased seismic activity in the vicinity of
glacial lakes
(d) Implementation of advanced flood
protection infrastructure
The Hindu
Pg: 8 – C, B
Pg: 6 – D, H, T
 Part A—Preliminary Examination
Paper I - (200 marks)
 Current events of national and international
Borrowing by the Central Government:
importance.
 Economic and Social Development-Sustainable • Article 292 of the Indian constitution.

Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics,  Can borrow either within India or

Social Sector Initiatives, etc. outside India upon the security of the
Part B—Main Examination Consolidated Fund of India or can give
PAPER-III guarantees.
General Studies‐III: Technology, Economic
Development, Bio diversity, Environment,  Can be done within the limits fixed by the
Security and Disaster Management. Parliament.

• Government Budgeting.
Borrowing by the state Government:

Article 293 of the Indian Constitution

• State cannot raise any loan without the
• Can borrow within India upon the security of consent of the Centre - if there is still
the Consolidated Fund of the State or can outstanding any part of a loan made to the
give guarantees. state by the Centre or in respect of which a
guarantee has been given by the Centre.
• Done within the limits fixed by the
legislature of that state.

• Central government can make loans to any

state or give guarantees in respect of loans
raised by any state.

 Charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.

 Practice Question – Mains
GS - III
Q. Critically evaluate the need and
feasibility of legalizing Minimum
Support Price (MSP) in India.
(150 words, 10 marks)
The Hindu
Pg: 8 – C, B
Pg: 6 – D, H, T
Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Who comes under Magic Remedies Act

Advertisements) Act, 1954 • All individuals and entities involved in the

• Controls drug advertising in India. publication of advertisements, including

manufacturers, distributors, and advertisers.
• Prohibits ads claiming magical properties
and makes such ads a cognizable offense. • If a company violates the act, individuals in
charge of its business operations may also be
• Magic remedy - as any talisman, mantra,
deemed guilty.
amulet, or object claiming miraculous powers
to cure diseases in humans or animals. • Directors, managers, or officers of the
company may also be held liable if they
consented to or neglected the offense.
Advertisements Prohibited under act

• Inducing miscarriage or preventing Maximum penalty

conception in women.
• 6 months' imprisonment with or without a
• Improving or maintaining sexual pleasure fine on first conviction, up to a year on
capacity. subsequent convictions.

• Correcting menstrual disorders. • Companies found guilty will have all members
deemed guilty.
• Curing, diagnosing, or preventing diseases or
conditions in the included schedule.
 Practice Question – Prelims
Q. Which of the following diseases or conditions were
included in the original schedule of the Drugs and
Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements)
Act, 1954?
1. Appendicitis
2. Cancer
3. Diabetes
4. Leprosy
5. Smallpox
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) Only three
d) All the above
The Hindu

Pg: 8 – C, B
Pg: 6 – D, H, T
 Part B—Main Examination
Practice Question – Mains

PAPER-IV
GS – I
Q. How important is it to focus on Urban
General Studies‐I : Indian Heritage and Culture,
poor in alleviating poverty in India? Also
History and Geography of the World and Society.
Discuss the Steps taken exclusively
• Poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, focusing on Urban poor.
their problems and their remedies.
(250 words, 15 marks)
Introduction

• Poverty - Social crime.

• Characteristics.

 Lack of access to dignified living

conditions.

• Urban poverty - Inadequate access to basic

necessities such as food, shelter, clean
water, sanitation, healthcare etc.

• Complex & multifaceted phenomenon - social,

economic, and environmental factors
Body of the answer

Need to focus on urban poor. • Ignoring this huge segment of the population
is not feasible for any welfare state.
• Urbanization - Future of India.
• Urban poor - Multitude of issues at the same
 Rapid pace of urbanization, the scale and
time.
magnitude of Urban poor is also on the
rise.  Slum & dilapidated housing,

 2011 Census - Around 25% of India's  Poor sanitation, healthcare, and education.

urban population lived below the poverty  Inter-generational inequity and forcing
line. poor people to opt for chid labour etc.

 Accentuated with the Covid-19 crisis.

 Steps to address it:

• Labourers - casual work and daily wage • Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana
jobs. (PMRPY) scheme.

 India Employment Report (IER) 2024 -  Encourage the establishments to register

Real monthly wages declining. with the Employees’ Provident Fund

 Inconsistent with the rising Inflation and Organisation (EPFO)

pushing them to poverty. • E-shram portal.

 Lack social protection like pension etc • PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM

• Poverty alleviation schemes - targeted SVANidhi).

towards the rural poor. • Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Housing for All
– Urban).
 Conclusion:
• Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban
Transformation 2.0 & smart cities. • Urban Poverty alleviation needs a
comprehensive multi-faceted approach.
• To increase the skills and employability -
Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana (National Urban • Ranges from empowering Urban local bodies to
Livelihoods Mission). localising solutions based on the local
conditions of the cities.
• Jal Jeevan Mission (Urban).
• Important for developing our urban centres of
• Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Housing for All
India into shining light of prosperity and
– Urban).
achieving SDG11 goals.
OTHER ARTICLES
Live Mint
Pg: 2 – Delhi edition
Business Standards

Pg: 4 – Delhi edition

Indian Express
The Hindu
Pg: 12 – Delhi
Pg: II – Science
PRACTICE QUESTIONS
DISCUSSION
 Practice Question – Prelims
Q. Which of the following factors contributes
most significantly to the occurrence of
Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs)?
(a) Increase in the annual precipitation levels
in the region
(b) Expansion of glacial lakes due to
accelerated glacier melting
(c) Increased seismic activity in the vicinity of
glacial lakes
(d) Implementation of advanced flood
protection infrastructure
 Practice Question – Prelims
Q. Which of the following diseases or conditions were
included in the original schedule of the Drugs and
Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements)
Act, 1954?
1. Appendicitis
2. Cancer
3. Diabetes
4. Leprosy
5. Smallpox
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) Only three
d) All the above
 Practice Question – Mains
GS - III
Q. Critically evaluate the need and
feasibility of legalizing Minimum
Support Price (MSP) in India.
(150 words, 10 marks)
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