Daily Practice Sheet 11 January 2022

Daily Practice Sheet

11 January 2022

Daily Prelims Topic

1. Implications of rising bond yields in India
2. ‘Developing’ Country Status at WTO
3. The valour of the Chhote Sahibzaade
4. Employment Survey by the Labour Ministry
5. Copyright Infringement
6. Hailstorms
7. Import and Export of Coal
8. Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT)
9. Animal health
10. Anchor investors
11. Registration of Births and Deaths Act 1969 (RBD Act)
12. Krishna River Water Dispute
13. Political Parties & Election Symbol
14. E-Sanjeevani OPD portal

Daily Constitution

Article 253:

Not with standing anything in the foregoing provisions of this Chapter, Parliament has power to make any law for the whole or any part of the territory of India for implementing any treaty, agreement or convention with any other country or countries or any decision made at any international conference, association or other body.

Daily Facts

Innovation:

• India’s meteoric rise in Global Innovation Index (GII) from 76 in 2014 to 46 in 2021.
• An improved IPR regime has resulted in the registration of 1.16 million trademarks in the last four years, he added.

Livestock

• The per capita milk consumption is now 394 g/person/day as against the world average of 229 g/person/day. The share of livestock in total value of agricultural output has increased from 21 per cent in 2011-12 to about 30 per cent now.
• Today, milk is India’s largest agricultural commodity in production and value terms. In 2019-20, the value of milk alone was around ₹8-lakh crore as against ₹4.5-lakh crore for rice, wheat and all grains and pulses together.
• The livestock sector employs 8.8 per cent of the population and provides livelihood to two-thirds of the rural community. Most of the women are engaged in the livestock sector India houses the world’s largest livestock population, of about 515million, and is also the highest producer of milk (about 208 million tonnes), accounting for 22 per cent of the global milk production. Similarly, India is the second and sixth largest producer of eggs (114 billion) and meat (8 mt), respectively.
• Average milk yield of cattle in India is 1,310 kg per lactation, the world average is 2,200 kg and in Saudi Arabia and Israel, it is more than 10,000 kg.
• The annual losses due to only FMD exceeds ₹20,000 crore. If just FMD is controlled, milk production will increase by at least 5-6 per cent per year and export of meat, 3-5 times.
• India is the only country having 50 breeds of cattle, 19 breeds of buffalo, 34 breeds of goat and 44 breeds of sheep.

CSE 2022

Day 63

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests

1. Discuss the importance of Central Asian Nations for India. In this context discuss the advantages of being the past of SCO

Hint: Introduction should explain what are SCO and its importance. Then in the body you should discuss the advantages of joining SCO.

Daily Mains Mantra

GS 2: Polity

1. Do you think Anti-defection law has served its purpose? Examine. [Reference: Indian Express]
2. Critically examine India’s approach to customary international law. [Reference: Indian Express]

GS 3: Economy

1. Livestock is essential for inclusive growth. The livestock sector has emerged as a vital sector for ensuring a more inclusive and sustainable agriculture system. Discuss the challenges faced in livestock sector. [Reference: Business Line]
2. Startup ecosystem in India has transformed in the last 5 years. What has led to this transformation? [Reference: Business Line]
3. What are bilateral investment treaties? Discuss their significance. [Reference: Nishith Desai, The Hindu]
4. Startups have played a significant role in India’s meteoric rise in Global Innovation Index from 76th position in 2014 to 46th position in 2021. What other factors has led to this rise. [Reference: Business Standard]