Daily Practice Sheet 18 October 2020

  • October 18, 2020
  • Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
  • Category: DPS
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Daily Prelims Topic

  • Suture zone and tectonic plates
  • Tree plantation
  • Sputnik V
  • Elephant corridor
  • Medical quota bill
  • RT PCR test
  • Forex Reserve jump $75bn during lockdown
  • Stubble burning and air pollution
  • AQI and SAFAR
  • Global warming and food security
  • Binding and Neutralizing antibodies
  • Bio fortified food
  • Nutritious food

Daily Mapping

  • Krishna river basin
  • Tributaries of Krishna like Bhima etc. 

Daily Mains Mantra

NEWSPAPER

GS 1: Geography

  1. What are sutures? Explain using plate tectonic theory

GS 2: Governance

  1. National Medical Commission (NMC) Act is an historic and path-breaking legislation to reform in medical education in India. Discuss. [Reference: Frontline, Tribune India]

GS 3: Science

  1. What do you understand by bio fortification? How can it help in fighting malnutrition problem in India? [Reference: Harvest Plus]

GS 3: Environment

  1. Climate change is the biggest threat to food security. Discuss. [Reference: The Hindu]

GS 4: Ethics

  1. Our values are ultimately our greatest wealth. Comment. [Reference: Indian Express]
  2. What is a good life? What values in life make our life a good life? [Reference: Indian Express]
  3. With standing pressure and sticking to principles under every situation is integrity. Explain with examples.
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