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[PIB] 2014 March Week 1: What to Ignore, What to read? Schemes, Speeches,Conferences, Corridors, Mock Questions

Prologue1.What to Ignore from PIB (March 1 -7)?

1st March: Ignore this junk 1.

2nd March: Ignore this junk 2.

3rd March: Ignore this junk 3.

4th March: Ignore this junk 4.




2.

[Schemes]

Sch#1: Minorities related1.Sch#2: Youth/Sports related2.Sch#3: Polio Vaccine Lelo yojana (for foreign tourists)3.Sch#4: BRGF: penalty for delay in release=penalty4.Sch#5: MPLADS5.Sch#6: Primitive Tribal groups (PTG)6.Sch#7: One less Rajiv Gandhi Scheme7.

3.

[E-governance]

EGov#1: Virtual Clusters by MSME1.EGov#2: Passport @CSC2.

4.

[Polity] RPA: Media coverage related provision5.[Speeches]

Speech#1: Pranab @CRPF1.Speech#2: Pranab @Health conference2.Speech#3: Pranab: International Women’s day3.Speech#4: VP about WW14.Speech#5: Mohan @BIMSTEC summit5.Speech#6: Mohan @MSME6.

6.

[IR/Diplomacy]IR#1: BIMSTEC Summit @Myanmar 1.IR#2: India UAE BIPA2.

7.

[Infrastructure]

#1: Three more Industrial corridors1.#2: DMIC project launch in UP2.#3: NTPC new power projects3.

8.

[Defence] TROPEX-20149.Culture/books/Misc.

#1: Culture: Pratihar Mint in Haryana1.#2: Book Never Give In :2Lt Arun Khetarpal, PVC2.

10.

Mock Questions11.

Prologue

nal How to effectively use PIB for Civil Service Prepartion? http://mrunal.org/2014/03/pib-2014-march-week-1-ignore-read-scheme...

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Some readers have been asking “how to effectively” utilize Press Information Bureau(PIB.NIC.IN) for the preparation of UPSC civil service exam. So in this article, we’lllook at first week of March 2014- what press releases were made- what to read, what toignore

1st March: Ignore this junk

what to ignore? why to ignore?

Shri Saurabh Chandra takes over as new Petroleum Secretary

For CSAT, the petroleum Secretary =not MCQworthy. (and he is not MCQ worthy even for SSC/Bank/State exams).

Steel minister commonfacilities in GondaSteel Miniser lays foundation

to Amity Internationalschool.

Geography optional-walla may need to locate the place. but for others, cost:Benefit = bad.

2nd March: Ignore this junk

PM Condoles passing of some (lesser known) Congress leader

not high profile enough to become “PIN”status for MCQs.

Gulam Nabi opens Pharma stores useless

3rd March: Ignore this junk

Grain and sugar prices steadyDiesel under recovery

Economy is not about ball by ball commentary.

Tarrif value changed same as above.

Indian Navy safetyenhancing measures

too much bol-bachchan. hardly a line worth fodder. Justone idea repeats through out the article i.e “safety cultureand audit”

some new DG inRPF gotappointmentACC appointments

not worthy of “PIN” MCQs.

Andhra bill got Presidentassent

you’d be knowing this from newspaper already. Just twoline information here.

Role of IT in RailwaysThe ratio of Bolbacchan vs MCQ worthy gold = very

bad in this article. Hardly one fact: C-TRAM= an

autonomous body of the Ministry of Railways


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SMS gateway for Railway

CRIS body provides this SMS gateway, CRIS isautonomous body under railway, 139 callcenter…..all this falls under “Misc.Org” = not thatimportant.Railway related GK is rarely asked in UPSC.

4th March: Ignore this junk

Mughal Garden got 2.5 lakhvisitors

not MCQ worthy

Railway probationers meetPresident

it gives location of various training academies but Public Administration optional removedfrom prelims, and such training inst. vs cityname type MCQs are almost extinct from GS.

book “On World Religions – Diversity, not Dissension”

“edited” book. Author not that high profile towarrant “PIN” status.

Festival of India in Vietnamtoo much bol-bacchhan. There are better sources to prepare India-Vietnam bilateralrelations.

update on Sindhuratna

talks two things: fault in wiring and no battery

leak. but you’ll find better analysis innewspaper.

Kerala HLWGKasturirangan / Western Ghat is better dealtvia Hindu/Indianexpress.

Small Saving interests revised

Economy is not about ball by ballcommentary.

besides Shyamal Gopinath Committee (2011)= too old to be mugged up for PIN

PPP projects by Departmentof Economic Affairs

1.

Empowered Institution (EI)Approves PPP Projects

2.not MCQ worthy

CDS, CMS results announced. not relevant for those who did not give the exam.

Global crude oil price of IndianBasket rises sharply Economy is not about ball by ballcommentary.


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Rural Development Approves 137Projects for Skill Development

useless

R.C.Bose Centre for Cryptologycost:benefit bad for such location vs instituteMCQs

Steel minister Inaugurates NewOffice

useless. yes MTSC = mini ratna but factoidshave cost:benefit bad.

Ministry of Urban Developmentstrongly denies any wrongdoing inany manner with regard to the

property at Block No. 48

useless

sports minister opens centrallibrary in TN

useless


President appoints GovernorsGovernors are not PIN worthy, unless for stateservice exam.

Waqf property list useless

result of Indian EconomicService / Indian StatisticalService Examination, 2013

important only for the people who gave exam

Global crude oil price of IndianBasket declines to 107.00


Dial Bharatgas Mini business GK not much relevant for sarkaari examsSports Minister Jitendra Singhlaunched Creation of SwimmingPool project

useless

National Cycling Academy atIndira Gandhi Sports Complex,

New Delhi

Useless. It does have one fact “World Cycling Centreof UCI at Aigle (Switzerland)” = but if you startmemorizing all such facts, cost : benefit bad.


President inaugurates innovation

exhibition not worth the majooriS.K. Singh Award for Excellence inIFS

not high profile enough to become “PIN”

DAE Clarifies on false rumors aboutradiation reaction

mostly bolbachchan without giving hardcorefacts.

TDS date extendedExchange Rate of ForeignCurrency


press note about Drugs Controller General (India) USFDA vs Indian pharma cos = this topic is better covered via newspapers.

Home Secretary Released BPR&DPublications

200+ page of statistical data about police force.not worth the effort.


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Additional Charge of DG, FSCD&HG not PIN worthy.

Global crude oil price of Indian Basketdeclines to 106.30


a Film on Indian Women Scientists“Scientifically Yours”

bad cost:benefit for MCQ.


President of India inaugurates AnnualInnovation Exhibition

useless

Schedule for General Elections, 2014you’ll get better pictorial graphs anddata in newspapers – with briefs on

NOTA, paper trail everything.

Factsheet on Tripuranot worth the effort UNLESS you’refrom Tripura and preparing for UPSCinterviews

factsheet on Assam same as above.

press note CGHS are denying credit facilities

to the eligible CGHS beneficiaries for delay insettlement of hospitals bills.

useless

ACC Appointment not PIN worthy

Global crude oil price of Indian Basketdeclines to 105.20Foreign Tourist Arrivals Show a Growthof 7.2%

Economy is not about ball by ballcommentary.

Storage of Important Reservoirs in the

Country (As on 27 February 2014)

too technical, besides you’ll get related

reports in newspaper / yojana anyways.

Moral of the story

It is possible that UPSC may ask something directly from above topics. E.g.“training inst. vs city name type MCQs”, not seen in recent years, But still UPSC

may resume it under BackbreakingTMmove. But, If you try to defend every pawn,you’ll lose the entire game of Chess. While sincere preparation is necessary, but sois the Risk taking. You cannot always afford to cover each and every minor data

just to be “safe”.

1.

First solve the last three years’ prelims and mains papers at home. You’llautomatically learn what type of data/content is useful and what is junk. AlthoughUPSC is indeed unpredictable but some of the junk remains junk and doesn’t turninto gold, For example:

2.

Economy doesn’t mean ball by ball commentary.3. Not every person/appointment/book/award is worth “PIN” (persons in news)4.

Anyways, so far, we saw what to ignore. Then what was important in the press releases

during 1 to 7th March 2014?

The Main function of PIB = information about various schemes and policies.

Sch#1: Minorities related


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All under Ministry of Minority affairs

“Maulana Azad

Sehat scheme”

a “sehat card” to be issued to every student of institutionsfinancially aided by MAEF (Maulana Azad EducationFoundation)health care centers will be setp.

health check-up camps will be organied twice in a year financial assistance in exceptional cases.

“Nalanda Project”

To develop faculties in Minority Universities /colleges/higher education institutes located in minority concentration areas.The project is taken up at Aligarh Muslim University

Minority cyber

Gram

pilot project @ Chandrauli village, Rajasthan.For digital literacy and skill development among minoritiesPPP with help of Digital Empowerment Foundation.

Sch#2: Youth/Sports related

Community connect scheme by Ministry of youth affairs and sportsObjective: to make stadiums under sports authority of India(SAI) multi-disciplinary= they’ll host sport events + Recreational facilities for local junta (yogacenter, skating, squash, jogging track etc.)

SAI already runs “come and play scheme” to attract local youth to their stadium.

Sch#3: Polio Vaccine Lelo yojana (for foreign tourists)

These seven countries: Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Syria, Kenya, Somalia, Nigeria andPakistanIf you’re going there (or coming from there), you need to take Oral Polio Vaccine(OPV)Because these are EPICFAIL polio affected countries. And we’ve done lot of majoori to get polio free status. Cannot risk another case.And we are not doing anything “Arrogant” or “illegal”. WHO guidelines permitthis.

Sch#4: BRGF: penalty for delay in release=penalty

Backward regions grant fundBoss= Panchayati Raj ministryCash given to states to address regional imbalance.“untied” = not specifically given for any xyz schemeCash moves from Union => State government’s consolidated fund.From there, it must be transferred to Panchayat, municipality / other implementing

entity within 15 days. If delay = State government will have to pay penalty interest(+principal) to that body.for the year 2013-14, highest amount given to Bihar >> Andhra >> Odisha.


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Sch#5: MPLADS

Full name: Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS)

Boss: Statistical ministry.

Salient features:

MP can create durable community assets in his area.MPLADS funds are non-lapsable (5 cr. year)

Lok Sabha MP for his Constituency

Rajya Sabha MP any district of his state

Nominated MP yes they also get, they can pick any district from any state.

MP can recommend during any time of the year. even if he demits office, hisrecommendation will remain valid for the given year.

He can only make recommendation to District collector. The sanction andimplementation done by DC, he finish within one year.Delay or laxity= responsibility of the District Authorities (and not of the MP).

Sch#6: Primitive Tribal groups (PTG)

Previously called “Primitive Tribal Groups (PTGs)” but that’s too crude. hencerenamed as “PARTICULARLY VULNERABLE TRIBAL GROUPS”.75 PTGs spread over 14 states and the UT of Andaman and Nicobar Island.Entire list given here: click me

It’ll difficult to mugup all 75 but observe that only one UT mentioned: Andaman

Nicobar = that must be muggedup i.e. Great Andamanese, Jarawas, Onges,Sentinelese, Shom Pens. For more on them- read IYB page 1026.For (all) these PTG, Tribal ministry runs 100% centrally sponsored scheme. (itdoesn’t have a catchy name though)Benefit: housing, land distribution, energy for light, social security etc.

Sch#7: One less Rajiv Gandhi Scheme

boss: Pachayati Raj ministry

Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Yojana(RGSY)

1. Gone with the wind. This schemesubsumed under second scheme.

Rajiv Gandhi Panchayat SashktikaranAbhiyan(RGPSA).

2.

as the name sugest, this aim to strengthenthe Panchayats.

training centerse-enablementcapacity building and other fancythings.

Anyways, you’ll get more details under 12th FYP for ^this.


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[E-governance]

You should approach E-governance- just like schemes i.e. who is the boss, what are thefeatures?

EGov#1: Virtual Clusters by MSME

Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has launched Virtual clustersscheme.Virtual clusters = dedicated web-portal to supplement physical clusters.This will enable different sectors to co-exist and reap the benefits of thenetworking.Small business anywhere in the country to be connected with one another and withother stakeholders like financial and technical institutions, experts and(jholaachhap) NGOs etc.

EGov#2: Passport @CSC

In 2006, National E-Governance Plan is jointly formulated by

Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG)1.Department of Electronics and Information Technology (Deity)2.

Under NeGP there are 31 Mission Mode Projects (MMP).

These MMPs serve as vehicles for electronic service delivery @Central, State andLocal levels.One of such Mission mode project= Community service center (CSC).

CSC provide one-stop information regarding govt., private and social sector in theareas of agriculture, health, education, banking and insurance, pension etc.Why in news? Because now they’ll also provide passport services.

Relevance: [GS2] Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. (RPA)

Let’s check media related provisions in RPA

48 hrs before the polling, media cannot display any news that can influence thevoters. (else jail 2 years)1.

Media cannot run exit polls until the election polling phases are complete.2.if in doubt, they should seek permission of District election officer.3.

Additionally, in 2012: EC released the guidelines for paid news.

Press council’s guidelines to newspapers:

(for election coverage)

newspapers should not exaggerated reports about any candidate/party or incidentduring the elections1.

newspaper should not leave out any important point raised by a candidate2.should not promote feelings of hatred between people about religion, race, caste,community or language.

3.


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must not publish unverified allegations against any candidate/party.4.must not accept any inducement/money/gift/hospitality/facilities from any candidateor party.

5.

Press shall not accept/publish any advertisement at the cost of public exchequer regarding achievements of a party/government in power.

6.

News Broadcasters Association

They also made similar guidelines like PCI. Additionally following points given:

News broadcasters should maintain a clear distinction between editorial and expertopinion carried on their news channels.

1.

must not broadcast any hate speech2.All paid content should be clearly marked as “Paid Advertisement” or “PaidContent”

3.

Exit polls: should explain the methodology used, the sample size, the margin of error, the fieldwork dates, and data used. Broadcasters should also disclose howvote shares are converted to seat shares.

4.

Another important use of PIB= gather speeches by eminent people. Speeches are goldmines for MCQ and Fodder.

Same applies to conference related coverage. Because usually some eminent person willgive speech @conference and PIB will write the highlight.

Speech#1: Pranab @CRPF

Since it is CRPF’s diamond jubilee, this automatically becomes important for UPSC (GS2Mains). Remember the rule: “if someone / something’s birth/death anniversary is in the

multiple of 10 or 25, it is automatically important!”

First you Read the original article here: http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=104420 [to learn, how one should extract exam worthy informationfrom boring speeches.]

Now let’s only extract relevant points from the speech.

CRPF related Essay/Interview fodder

LWE- removed naxals, created space for development-work.

1.

Election-16th LS (1/7th of world junta),CRPF will aid in free-fair election.

2.

CRPF reforms: better ground leveltactics, troop welfare, modern gadgets.

3.

Extrajudicial killing not asolution to maintain law andorder.

4.

Terrorism solution: better intel, IT, coop. with people.

5.

Riots: Need to monitor socialmedia.

6.

Mock Questions (hidden in Pranab’s speech itself)

Write essay: “Without peace, all others dreams vanish and are reduced to ashes”2500 words.

1.


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Indian paramilitary forces are not mere law enforcers but also partners in growthand development. Comment. 200 words*

2.

*It’s Trap Question. Because CRPF itself is not a “paramilitary” force. We have onlythree paramilitary forces: Assam rifles, Coast Guard and Special frontier Force. click meto know why.

Speech#2: Pranab @Health conference

Full report: http://www.pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=82109

Global Healthcare Conference @Delhi, March 2013President of India was given white papers by the members.

Healthcare Alliance is a partnership between industry, the private sector andglobal consultancies from India and abroad.

[Fodder] From Pranab’s speech: healthcare initiatives taken and need to be taken

National Rural Health Mission National Urban Health Mission3 years without a polio case.“Swasthya Bharat” initiative by Ministry of Health and Family welfare: under which 12,000 health speacialists appeared in over 30,000 programmes ondoordarshan and AIR channels.”Healthcare sector skill council: by National skill development corp and CII (PPPmode) to develop standards for healthcare and certification process

TAKEN NEED TO BE TAKEN

The Science,Technology andInnovation Policy, 2013

Need to focus on indigenously developed medical equipmentto reduce cost. (At present we are relying heavily onimported machines)

traditional healingsystem: Ayurveda,Rasashastra and Siddha

with further research, we may possibly discover new curesfor the new-age medical problems using these traditionalhealing systems.

We are largestmanufacturer andexporters of medicine.

need to iron out the USFDA regulatory issues, IPR andPatent related disputes. Super 301

Focus needs to be on early detection of diseases.1.

Non-communicable diseases are the biggest publichealth challenge. Solution: public awareness and

behaviour change communication, Education,especially of the girl child.

2.

Role of IT

Advanced satellite technology for telemedicine systems that can connect remotehealth centres with Super Specialty Hospitals in faraway urban areas.

1.

Healthcare delivery through the mobile phone – a device now in the hands of millions of Indians.

2.

Mock Questions:


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[GS2] There is fundamental correlation between the state of a nation and the healthof its people. In this regard, write a note on the pressing need for reforms in the

public healthcare sector of India. 200 words.

1.

[Essay] The march to good health is the key to sustaining India’s success story inthe long run.

2.

[Interview] There is a strong linkage between poverty, lack of education andlimited access to health services. So, as a policymaker, what initiatives will you taketo address this issue?

3.

Speech#3: Pranab: International Women’s day

just a few fodder points:

International women’s day celebrated on 8th

March Every year.

Rig VedaYatr nariyastu poojayante ramante tatr devah or where women areworshipped

TaittriyaUpanishad

‘Matridevo bhava’ or ‘Let your mother be God to you’. Gods presidethere.

SwamiVivekananda

All nations have attained greatness by paying proper respect towomen. That country and that nation which does not respect womenhas never become great.

Constitution grant equality to women,1.Constitution empowers the State to adopt measures of positive discrimination infavour of women.

2.

Speech#4: VP about WW1

Vice Prez inaugurated India and the Great War conference @Delhi.

Fodder: about WW1 (From VP’s speech)

Unethical and arbitrary sharing of spoils of war between the victorious powers=>WW2 and international territorial disputes, which continues to haunteven today, like in west Asia and Africa.

1.

led to creation of League of nations=>inspired UN (1945)2.Most colonies supported WW1 hoping they’ll get some form of “self-government”.

India sent more than a million soldiers to France, Belgium, Mesopotamia, Egypt,Persia and Palestine etc. More than 60000 died. But after WW1, Britain did notkeep promise => freedom struggle movement became more fierce.

3.

Created demand for freedom movements in Asia and Africa4.more than 20 million died. More civilian than soldiers among the dead.5.use of modern weapons of destruction, such as poisonous chemical gas, aircraftsand airships, tanks, U-boats etc.

6.

War brought to an end four great empires – German, Austro-Hungarian, Russianand Ottoman

7.

led to Russian Revolution of 19178.

Immediate result: USA emerged as world power- both on economy and militaryfront.

9.

[GS1] World History: Mock Questions based on VP’s speech


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Do you agree with Gandhi’s observation that “it was our duty to win their (British)help by standing by them in their hour of need (during WW1).”

1.

“WW1 was the first calamity of 20th century, calamity from which all other calamities sprang.” Comment

2.

WW1 irreversibly transformed the global political, economic and social order irreversibly. Explain with examples.

3.

WW1 was the first calamity of the twentieth century, the calamity from which allother calamities sprang. Elaborate.

4.

Write a note on the role played by WW1 in the freedom movement in the Indiansubcontinent.

5.

Speech#5: Mohan @BIMSTEC summit

Topic already covered in separate article yesterday. click me

Speech#6: Mohan @MSME

Full article http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=104421

Again, extract the important points from his speech:

Why MSME important to Indian economy?

arena MSME’s contribution

GDP 8%

manufactured output 45%

export 43%

employment 10 crore people

In such speeches, the person will only mention the important acts/policies/schemes. It’syour job to dig the relevant feature list.

MENTIONED IN MOHAN’S SPEECH IS IT HIGH PRIORITY?

India Inclusive Innovation Fund’ (IIIF)1.of course. Because Chindu mentioned itin interim budget speech. click me.

National Manufacturing

Competitiveness Programme (NMCP)

2. yes because its fodder point can be used

at multiple places.

The Micro, Small and MediumEnterprises Development Act, passedin 2006,

3. Not much. there are sufficient other high priority acts/laws. This one too old, andnot in news recently.

Public Procurement Policy,announced in 2012

4. Not much. old topic, Not in newsrecently.

Prime Minister’s EmploymentGeneration Programme (PMEGP)launched in 2008-09

5. No. Too old and clichéd. Besides you’llget basic through IYB etc sooner or later anyways.


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Same day’s PIB also gives list of National Awards for MSME:

http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=104426

but you can ignore it. Because Such large list is not worth the cost: benefit.

IR#1: BIMSTEC Summit @Myanmar

Topic already covered in separate article yesterday. click me

IR#2: India UAE BIPA

India-UAE signed Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement in2013.Legal protection of investments in both the countries.

The Agreement waiting to be ratifiedTopic was in news because of some meeting.

Why UAE is important?

UAE = India’s largest non-oil trading partner 1.UAE committed to invest $2 bl in India’s infrastructure.2.TAQA company of UAE= the largest private operator of hydroelectric plants inIndia

3.

India wants to invest in petroleum sector in UAE.4.

#1: Three more Industrial corridors


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Industrial corridor States covered Who helps?

Amritsar-Kolakata

1.Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh,Uttarakhand, Bihar, Jharkhand and WestBengal.

Wholly by GOI

MumbaiBengaluru

2. MH, Karnataka Britain


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Chennai-Bengaluru

3. Karnataka, TN, Andhra (Rayalaseemaregion)

JICA (JapanInternationalcooperation Agency)Delhi Mumbai

(already have)

U.P, Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujaratand Maharashtra. (UP track difficult to seein map but state is covered, as per officialsite).

#2: DMIC project launch in UP

DMIC (Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor) project launched in UP

Dari-Noida-Ghaziabad industrialcity

food, auto, electrical, IT, aero space and biotech

Boraki Integrated transport hub

Dadri Multi modal logistic hub at

Exact names of location, not that important, except for geography optional and UP PSC.

[fodder for GS3 food processing]

DMIC corridor + cold storage chains will help Agri-produce of UP to reach Western ports efficiently.

#3: NTPC new power projects

Theory:

Plant load factor – measure of average capacity utilization. If a power plantgenerates below its full capacity, due to unavailability of the fuel or for maintenance or breakdown, that extent is called capacity loss.Higher the load factor means more total output and lower cost per unit

NTPC’s super thermal power project in Bundelkhand, MP

uses environment friendly super critical technology. [from 12th FYP, you shouldknow the benefits of super critical technology]coal from Banai coal block (MP); water from Majhgaon dam and Shyamari project50% electricity to MP.In MP, NTPC also working on super thermal power project in Gadarwara; solar

power project in Rajgarh

^exact names not that important, except for Geography optional and MP PSC. However,we do get indirect wisdom about [GS1] Location factors for setting up a thermal power

project.

Q. With suitable examples from India and abroad, enumerate the factors affecting thelocation of thermal power plants.


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Such defense exercises are MCQ worthy. Extract the data:

TROPEX

Indian Navy’s major annual exercise (March 2014)With participation from Indian Air Force and Indian Coast Guard.‘TROPEX’ (Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise)large scale maneuvers in surface, air and underwater,Across the Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean.

P8 I Long Range Maritime Patrol aircraft. India’s first.

Chakra Nuke submarine. first time participated in TROPEX.

GSAT7 ISRO’s satellite for Navy

Whenever you come across such terms you should also tell your mind What it is “NOT”.for example

TROPEX

“NOT” an army exercise“not” an airforce exercise“not” a joint army-navy exercise“not” a bilateral exercise between India/US/Russia“not” a biannual exercise

P8 I “not” a submarine

Chakra“not” a diesel submarine“not” a petrol boat

GSAT7 “not” an educational / weather satellite for civilian use.

Because in MCQs, often the examiner will give such wrong statements and ask you tofind correct statements. For example

“TROPEX is a joint Indo-US army exercise for tropical warfare.”1.GSAT-7 will provide the 900 MHz airwaves to the companies that won spectrumauction in Feb 2014.

2.

By the way, in 5th March PIB release, they even gave a huge report “Shri AK Antony asDefence Minister -A Look Back” – almost 25 pages worth data about achievementssince 2009.

http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=104490

but cost:benefit becomes terrible if you read it word by word. Better just glance over,note down any important latest developments (i.e.2013 and after) in it. PS: lot of thecontent overlaps with defense compilation given under Mrunal.org/snt


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#1: Culture: Pratihar Mint in Haryana

full report: http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=104424

He has given a long PH.D thesis. You need to extract only MCQ worthy points.

Majra village, Haryana.

Pratihara period mint found. (mint = A factory where money is coined by authorityof the government.)First of its kind ever found in the country.worked during 8-11thcenturyPratihar King MihiraBhoja. HQ=Kannauj, Ruled over northern and central India.

#2: Book Never Give In :2Lt Arun Khetarpal, PVC

2nd Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal maryared during 71’s war, fighting against Pakitanks

won Param vir Chakrathis book is in a graphical novel format.Army Chief= Bikarm Singh. (Who released the book? Bikram singh OR AntonyReleased the book= that type of trivial GK is not important. But Bikarm Singh isour Army general= that’s important fact.)

#3: Misc. Hockey India regains NSF status

if government gives “National Sports Federation (NSF)” status to a sport body, thenit’ll be eligible to get a funding and support.2012: Government revoked Hockey India’s “NSF” status due to mismanagementand internal disputes2014, March: status restored. Now Hockey India is the official national body for Hockey.

Q1: Consider following industrial corridors

Amritsar-Kolkata: with help of JICA1.Banglore-Chennai: wholly government owned2.

Banglore-Mumbai: with British assistance3.

The correct pairs are:

only 1 and 2a.only 1 and 3 b.only 3c.All of them.d.

Q2. Correct statement about “load factor” of thermal power plants?

higher the load factor, less output and lower cost per unitA.lower the load factor, more output and lower cost per unitB.Higher the load factor means more total output and lower cost per unitC.

None of above.D.


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Q3. “Nalanda Project” is about

Establishing Nalanda University in Bihar with international collaborationA.Special grants to universities under UGC for up-gradation of tertiary-leveleducation.

B.

Faculty development program for minority universities.C. None of the above.D.

Q4. Correct pairs

Maulana Azad Sehat scheme: Ministry of Health and Family welfare1.Community connect scheme: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting2.Virtual Clusters scheme: Ministry of Communication and Information technology3.

Answer choice

only 1 and 2A.only 2 and 3B.only 1 and 3C.

None of aboveD.

Q5. find correct statements about the Community connect scheme

by Ministry of Information technology and broadcasting1.this is an e-governance project to aid the community radio-stations2.

both A and B3. Neither A nor B4.

Q6. Who among the following is / are eligible for recommending projects underMPLADS scheme

Elected members of Lok Sabha1.Elected members of Rajya Sabha2.

Nominated members of Lok Sabha3. Nominated Members of Rajya Sabha4.

Answer choice

only 1 and 2A.

only 1 and 4B.only 1, 3 and 4C.all of themD.

Q7. Under MPLADS scheme, a Nominated member of parliament

can recommend projects only for backward districts earmarked by planningcommission.

a.

can recommend projects only in his domicile state b.can recommend projects for any district of any statec.

None of above.d.

Q8. Correct statements about Backward regions grant fund

It is managed by Ministry of Rural developmentA.


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The Money from this fund is directly allotted by Union government to PanchayatiRaj bodies in the backward districts.

B.

The Money from this fund is given only for creation of durable community assetsand infrastructures.

C.

None of aboveD.

Mains/Essay related question- we already saw under the relent topics themselves.

Q9. Consider the following statements about the proposed Chennai-Bengaluru

industrial corridor.

It’ll pass through Tamilnadu, Seemandhra and Karnataka.A.It’ll be developed with Japanese assistance.B.Both A and BC.

Neither A nor BD.

Q10. The proposed Amritsar Kolkata Industrial corridor will pass through

Punjab, _____ and West Bengal.

Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, JharkhandA.Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chattisgarh, Bihar, JharkhandB.Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, JharkhandC.Haryana, Himachal, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand,Bihar, JharkhandD.

Answer to MCQs

C only 3 (British)1.C higher load factor= more output, less cost2.C Minority faculty3.

D none of above.4.D none5.D all of them eligible for MPLADS6.C. any district any state.7.D None of above8.C both right9.C (Punjab) Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Jharkhand, (WB)10.

Courtesy: Ms. Rajtanil Solanki for majority of the compilation.

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