Daily Practice Sheet 26 November 2024

Daily Practice Sheet

26 November 2024

Current Affairs Based

GS 1: History

1. The Portuguese were the first Europeans to establish a strong maritime and colonial presence in India. Examine the process of the Portuguese conquest of Indian territories and critically evaluate their contributions to Indian society, economy, and culture.
2. The Constituent Assembly of India played a pivotal role in drafting a visionary Constitution that laid the foundation of modern Indian democracy. Discuss the composition, functioning, and philosophical underpinnings of the Constituent Assembly. How did it address the challenges of diversity and inclusion while framing the Indian Constitution? 

GS 2: Polity

1. Discuss each adjective attached to the word ‘Republic’ in the ‘Preamble’. Are they defendable in the present circumstances?
2. What can France learn from the Indian Constitution’s approach to secularism? Explain Indian model of secularism given in constitution.
3. The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 is often referred to as the “Mini-Constitution” due to the significant changes it brought to the Indian Constitution. Discuss the major provisions of the 42nd Amendment and critically analyze its impact on the balance of power between the Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary. 
4. As we commemorate the 75th anniversary assess whether we have achieved the ideals and goals of the constitution.
5. Critically examine the Places of Worship Act 1991.

GS 3: Economy

1. Why India has a persistent trade deficit? Should we be worried?

GS 3: Environment

1. Critically examine the outcome of COP29.