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UPSC Prelims 2023 – Question 80
Q80. Consider the following statements in respect of election to the President of India:
The members nominated to either the House of Parliament
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The concept of Mid-Day Meal (MDM) scheme is almost a century old in India with early beginnings in Madras Presidency in pre-independent India. The scheme has again been given impetus in most states in the last two decades. Critically examine its twin objectives, latest mandates and success. (200 words, 10 marks)
The Mid-Day Meal (MDM) scheme, rooted in India's history, traces its origins back almost a century to the Madras Presidency during the pre-independence era.
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The product diversification of financial institutions and insurance companies, resulting in overlapping of products and services strengthens the case for the merger of the two regulatory agencies, namely SEBI and IRDA. Justify. (200 words, 10 marks)
Thus, the case for merging SEBI and IRDA gains strength in light of the growing product diversification and overlapping services within financial institutions and insurance companies.
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UPSC Prelims 2023 – Question 79
Q79. Consider the following statements:
In India, the Biodiversity Management Committees are key to the realization of the objectives of the Nagoya Protocol.
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Discuss the recommendations of the 13th Finance Commission which have been a departure from the previous commissions for strengthening the local government finances. (200 words, 10 marks)
The recommendations put forth by the 13th Finance Commission mark a significant departure from its predecessors in their approach towards bolstering local government finances.
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Constitutional mechanisms to resolve the inter-state water disputes have failed to address and solve the problems. Is the failure due to structural or process inadequacy or both? Discuss. (200 words, 10 marks)
Constitutional mechanisms designed to resolve inter-state water disputes in India have encountered persistent challenges, revealing shortcomings in both structural design and procedural implementation.
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UPSC Prelims 2023 – Question 78
Q78. Which one of the following countries has been suffering from decades of civil strife and food shortages and was in the news
Angola
Costa Rica
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Many State Governments further bifurcate geographical administrative areas like Districts and Talukas for better governance. In light of the above, can it also be justified that more number of smaller States would bring in effective governance at State level? Discuss. (200 words, 10 marks)
The subdivision of geographical administrative areas, such as districts and talukas, by many state governments, underscores a fundamental principle of governance
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The Supreme Court of India keeps a check on arbitrary power of the Parliament in amending the Constitution.’ Discuss critically. (200 words, 10 marks)
The Supreme Court of India stands as the vanguard of constitutional supremacy, entrusted with the vital duty of safeguarding the foundational document from arbitrary alterations by the Parliament.
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UPSC Prelims 2023 – Question 77
Q77. Consider the following statements:
According to the Constitution of India, the Central Government has a duty to protect States from internal disturbances.
