Daily Practice Sheet 15 August 2020

On this Day

On this day in 1947 India achieved its independence from British Rule.

Daily Prelims Topic

• Ayush for immunity campaign
• Sarabhai crater
• Wholesale Price Index
• Fit India Freedom Run campaign
• Environment Impact Assessment
• Contempt of Courts Act, 1971
• Dadabhai Naoroji
• SWASTHYA portal
• Seagrass
• Earth Overshoot Day 2020
• Impact of oil spill
• OIC
• RLF-100

Daily Mapping

• West bank
• Jordan
• Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary 

Daily Facts

• World Health Organization (WHO)’s reports show that the worsening state of poor air quality is responsible for more than 7.5 million fatalities worldwide annually. 

Poverty:

• Average per capita income of Indians is 7.5 times that in 1950. India has moved from the so-called “Hindu rate of growth” of 3-4 per cent to an average growth rate of 7 per cent per annum and higher in recent decades.
• The last official estimate of poverty corresponds to 2011-12, according to which 22 per cent of the population was below the poverty line, suggesting a sharp reduction compared to the 2004-05 estimates. During this period, 110 million rural poor and 27 million urban poor moved out of poverty. Source: Indian Express

Articles:

• Article 129
• Article 37
• Right to Privacy as fundamental right under Article 21

Daily Supreme Court Judgement

• Justice K .S.Puttaswamy vs U.O.I

Daily Mains Mantra

NEWSPAPER

GS 1: History

1. Discuss the evolution of two nation theory. What are the immediate causes which lead to tragedies during Partition of India in 1947? [Reference: Indian Express]
2. A former British prime minister Clement Atlee said the role played by Netaji’s Indian National Army was paramount in India being granted Independence, while the non-violent movement led by Gandhi was dismissed as having had minimal effect. Critically comment

GS 2: Polity

1. The judiciary is the central pillar of the edifice of a constitutional democracy. Comment. [Reference: Indian Express]

GS 2: Governance

1. Critically analyze the success of Smart Cities Mission. [Reference: Deccan Herald]
2. India’s experience in poverty alleviation pales in comparison to most other countries that became independent around the same time or started at similar levels of per capita income such as China, Vietnam or Bangladesh. Critically examine India’s effort in alleviating poverty in the past 74 years. [Reference: Indian Express]
3. ‘Poverty Alleviation Programmes in India remain mere show pieces until and unless they are backed by political will’. Discuss with reference to the performance of the major poverty alleviation programmes in India. (250 words)

GS 2: International

1. Israel and UAE agreed to normalize their diplomatic relations. What would be the immediate implications of this move on geopolitics of the region and beyond? Discuss. [Reference: The Hindu, Indian Express, Indian Express]
2. What does the historical ratification means for global efforts to combat child labour? Analyse. [Reference: Business Standard]

GS 3: Economy

1. Recently transparent taxation platform was launched. Do you think expanding the scope of reporting transaction will substantially increase tax collection. Comment. [Reference: Indian Express, Indian Express]

GS 3: Environment

1. Oilspills in marine environment has become a regular phenomenon. What are the harmful effects of it on ocean ecosystem? Discuss  the National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan in this regard. [Reference: Indian Express, Down to Earth]

GS 4: Ethics

1. What do you understand by patriotism? Why it is considered a vital virtue for all citizens.
2. Differentiate between patriotism and nationalism. [Reference: Business Standard]