Daily Practice Sheet 1 September 2020

Daily Prelims Topic

• GDP contraction
• Rare RetaiChola era inscription
• Liquidity infusion by RBI
• Pangong Tso
• Stimulus
• Baltic states
• Agriculture GDP, LaNina
• Priority Sector Lending Certificates
• Core sector

Daily Mapping

• Pangong Tso

Daily Mains Mantra

NEWSPAPER

GS2: IR

1. The increasing geopolitical convergence between India and Japan demonstrates traditional strength, deepening trust, matured partnership and strong democratic values in addressing strategic challenges. [Reference: Indian Express, Orfonline]

GS 3: Economy

1. Indian economy has contracted in an unprecedented manner. Discuss the reasons. What is the probability of a V shaped recovery? [Reference: Business Line]

GS 3: Environment

1. What is Environment Performance Index? Discuss India’s ranking? Why has India not performed well in the index? [Reference: The Hindu]
2. It is incumbent upon us to decouple economic growth with environment degradation. In this context , critically discuss draft EIA. [Reference: Indian Express]

GS 4: Ethics

1. Discuss the dilemma of conducting exams from a utilitarian point of view.