Daily Practice Sheet 28 September 2022

Daily Practice Sheet

28 September 2022

Daily Prelims Topics

• Acts governing forests in India
• Taj Mahal
• Tianwen 2 Mission
• Dispute over Electoral symbols
• Ram Setu Bridge
• Encyclopaedic Sanskrit Dictionary
• ICAR scientists decode pomegranate gene
• Jaldoot- Govt. app to capture data on groundwater levels
• A ‘nightmare’ for forecasters: Here’s why hurricanes are getting stronger, faster
• Health ID
• Shell Company
• What is a cryogenic engine?
• Malthusian trap

Daily Mains Mantra

GS 1: Geography

1. What are hurricanes? Why are they becoming more powerful? [Reference: Indian Express]

GS 2: Polity

1. Public interest litigation, which was a tool meant to protect the rights of the marginalised and vulnerable, has been weaponised by self-appointed defenders of social, cultural and religious values to curtail artistic expression and viewer choice. Critically comment upon how PILs have evolved over the time.
2. The PILs have played a key role in strengthening the rule of law of the country and ensured that everyone has access to justice. Discuss
3. The founding fathers of our constitution envisaged an egalitarian society based on justice, equality, liberty and secularism. Does contemporary reality reflect these values? [Reference: The Wire]

GS 2: IR

1. What is veto power in UN? Why it is so controversial? Discuss in the backdrop of UNSC expansion. [Reference: India Today, The Hindu]
2. Discuss the challenges in the path of India becoming a permanent member of UNSC. How will it benefit India.
3. The bilateral relationship between neighbours India and Nepal encompasses not only common notions of culture and common geographical boundaries, but also shared freshwater resources. Discuss. [Reference: The Hindu, Orfonline]

GS 3: Economy

1. Why has the share of manufacturing not increased even after so many schemes and initiatives? How different is PLI? Critically examine if it would succeed? [Reference: Business Today]
2. “Investment in infrastructure is essential for more rapid and inclusive economic growth.” Discuss in the light of India’s experience.

GS 3: Science

1. What was the objective of NASA DART mission? [Reference: Indian Express]

GS 4: Ethics

1. What is loyalty? Why it is important? [Reference: Daily Pioneer]
2. Are ethical standards universal? [Reference: Daily Pioneer]
3. Why do we need ethics ? Can’t we do without it? [Reference: Daily Pioneer]