Daily Practice Sheet 24 September 2022

Daily Practice Sheet

24 September 2022

Daily Prelims Topics

• UNSC Reforms
• The Charter of the United Nations
• Asbestos
• Carbon Dating Technique
• DART Mission
• SC to decide on excommunication case
• Kerala HC deems hartal called by PFI, illegal
• Foreign Trade Policy
• Banking system liquidity in deficit mode
• Ayurveda
• Will algae biofuels become viable?
• Global Ocean Observing System report card released

Daily Mains Mantra

GS 1: Geography

1. What are rare earth elements and why is India keen to join a global alliance to ensure their supply? [Reference: Financial Express]
2. Describe the geographical distribution of rare earth metal

GS 2: IR

1. Argue for India’s bid for UNSC Permanent membership. Discuss the impediments India is facing in its pursuit of a permanent seat in UNSC. [Reference: Hindustan Times]
2. Discuss the need for UN reforms. [Reference: Hindustan Times]

GS 3: Economy

1. Critically examine Is it self-isolation? [Reference: Business Line]
2. What are millets? Why are they important? Discuss the need of change in cropping pattern
3. Critically examine draft telecom bill.

GS 4: Ethics

1. Critically examine the issue of moonlighting from ethical standpoint.