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Post by W@RRiOR on Oct 8, 2014 8:40:54 GMT 5.5
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Post by CHANGEZ on Oct 8, 2014 12:36:18 GMT 5.5
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Post by CHANGEZ on Oct 13, 2014 23:05:50 GMT 5.5
@ss bhai, first class.. Question thoda adhura hai otherwise agar thoda broad based question ho toh ap ye b likh sakte ho! - not an holistic measurement of development i.e leaves progress of health and education. - subsidy on yr charged must be dre rather than susidy paid. - does not measure inequality and its effects. to the point badhiya answer tha apka.. Pls muje thoda 7th point k bare mke samjhaiyega,want to knw more about it!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2014 18:50:16 GMT 5.5
Daily Test Questions
1. Where was the All India Whips Conference held recently? What did the Conference resolve to do? 2. IRNSS-1C 3. Shram Suvidha Portal
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Post by Dr. Yatri Thor on Oct 15, 2014 19:05:01 GMT 5.5
Daily Test Questions 1. Where was the All India Whips Conference held recently? What did the Conference resolve to do? 2. IRNSS-1C 3. Shram Suvidha Portal IRNSS 1c it is the third satellite to be put in india's navigation system. it is an aspiration of ISRO to build a regional navigation system like U.S. GPS. In its effort to put 7 satellite dis is the third.ISRO has already put 2 in place namely IRNSS-A IRNSS -B. this will help town planners,marine navigation and disater mangement warning ,identifying vulnerable areas etc.. the range to be covered by regional navigation system is approx 1500 km.thus,will be helpful for other south asian countries. aaj subah hee TV par suna. from last years The Hindu notes on S&T - India prepares to establish navigation satellite system - Like the GPS, the Indian satellites would continually transmit data that allowed suitably equipped receivers to establish their location with considerable precision. The GPS requires a constellation of 24 orbiting satellites, supported by a global network of ground stations, to cover every part of the world. That kind of global system is expensive. ISRO had a more limited goal — creating a system wholly in India's control for providing navigation signals over this country and surrounding areas. The cost of such a system was a major consideration. The Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) required just seven satellites (36k height). Three of the satellites will be placed over the equator, in what is known as the geostationary orbit, where they match the Earth's rotation and therefore appear from the ground to remain at a fixed position in the sky. The remaining four satellites will be in pairs in two inclined geosynchronous orbits. From the ground, these satellites will appear to travel in figures of ‘8’ during the course of a day. The system covers India and up to 1,500 km beyond its borders. Navigation satellites periodically transmit their precise position in orbit along with the exact time when each transmission takes place. Since these microwave signals travel at the speed of light, the delay between a signal’s transmission and its reception allows a receiving device to compute its distance from the satellite involved. With data from four satellites, the receiver can then work out its own position. Navigation satellites therefore need to carry extremely accurate clocks. Each IRNSS satellite is equipped with three rubidium atomic clocks, which keep precise time down to a few tenths of a trillionth of a second in an hour. Although currently these sophisticated clocks are imported. Using the time provided by the clocks and taking into account the satellite’s own position in orbit, an onboard navigation payload generates the signal that will be broadcast. IRNSS satellites transmit signals in two microwave frequency bands known as L5 and S. The system will provide two types of services, the ‘Standard Positioning Service’ that will be accessible to anyone and an encrypted ‘Restricted Service’ that will be available only to the military and other government-authorised users. Those who wish to use the IRNSS will need receivers equipped to pick up and utilise the data transmitted by the Indian satellite system. A standard GPS receiver will not do. Accuracy better than 20 metres. GPS – 15 metres.
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Post by Dr. Yatri Thor on Oct 15, 2014 19:08:32 GMT 5.5
1. Where was the All India Whips Conference held recently? What did the Conference resolve to do? 2. IRNSS-1C 3. Shram Suvidha Portal no idea abt 1 and 3 padhna pdega
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Post by Dr. Yatri Thor on Oct 15, 2014 19:26:44 GMT 5.5
1. Where was the All India Whips Conference held recently? What did the Conference resolve to do? 2. IRNSS-1C 3. Shram Suvidha Portal no idea abt 1 and 3 padhna pdega yeahhh..portal..... .aaj hee aaya hai news mai..read in ET. ET is gud for such short note type info. today s first page of ET has dis..in BANG BANG title... will do that, hope The Hindu also cover it....
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Post by CHANGEZ on Oct 16, 2014 9:04:24 GMT 5.5
All india whip conference kal k paper me hi tha.. * Govt is bringing new law to codify the privileges and procedures of parliament * Held in panaji and headed by prakash javdekar. * Also there was discussion on the better regulation of parliament proceedings so that more time is spent on constructive discussion instead of ruckus and gali-galoch. * Meeting recommended the fixation of number of working days for legislature.
Shram suvidha portal - no idea, ankit bhai
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Post by Don Quixote on Oct 16, 2014 10:19:02 GMT 5.5
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2014 19:07:59 GMT 5.5
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1. Discuss the historical context, achievements and shortcomings of the Nehru-Mehalanobis aproach. 2. What are State Development Loans? 3. How are payment banks, being proposed by the RBI , helpful in financial inclusion?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2014 19:11:06 GMT 5.5
All india whip conference kal k paper me hi tha.. * Govt is bringing new law to codify the privileges and procedures of parliament * Held in panaji and headed by prakash javdekar. * Also there was discussion on the better regulation of parliament proceedings so that more time is spent on constructive discussion instead of ruckus and gali-galoch. * Meeting recommended the fixation of number of working days for legislature. Shram suvidha portal - no idea, ankit bhai one clarification. there is no law being brought out, its just codification of rules. Parliament's functioning is governed by its own rules and conventions. Confusing them with legislation would be a serious disastrous mistake. mind it, during Pre, Mains and particularly during Interview. I wonder why no one pointed it out till now. is my understanding correct?? just wondering
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2014 21:49:43 GMT 5.5
@ss, I fully agree with you with regards to dictionary definition. but will u get to explain all this in a real time UPSC interview?? and even if u do get to explain all this, will it give a good impression? won't it contribute negatively to ur image?
why i was so blunt in my post was because we need to be very particular about the terms we use. Just imagine using law term during interview panel for the parliamentary conventions and rules...what impression will it give to the panel?? consider the kind of competitive environment we are in...can we afford doing such silly mistakes? I don't think we can.
I know I was very direct in pointing the mistake, but this has to be done, for our own good. Because, be it interview or mains or pre, the examiner will give us the opportunity to commit such mistakes n let us dig our own grave. I'm sure in prelims polity questions u'll find such fineness...
i would request everyone that if they ever find any mistake with regards to any of my UPSC related post than please do point out. I'll be very much grateful for that.
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Post by Lisbeth Salander on Oct 17, 2014 0:07:08 GMT 5.5
Quoting from the Hindu, "The All India Whips Conference here has called upon Parliament and the legislatures to consider codification of privileges to remove the uncertainty surrounding them and address the anxieties of the people and the press." The privileges here refer to bungalows, perks and salaries for MPs and MLAs to meet ‘extra expenses’. (Refer this link Don't codify privileges) The govt. has not taken any decision on the codification of privileges. So, the question of a 'law' being framed does not arise. For further information on the Whips, one may refer PIB release 2010 .
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2014 21:26:17 GMT 5.5
Here are my notes, what i made from The Hindu news article.
the Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs would form a panel from members attending the conference 1. to codify privileges and 2. then pursue that with the presiding officers to be adopted by the respective Houses.
it concluded that the role of whips and chief whips, along with that of members of Parliament and legislatures, was important to ensure floor management.
Called for ensuring discipline and decorum in the functioning of Parliament and legislatures to live up to the expectations of the people. --Expressed concern over the growing indiscipline and lack of decorum in the Houses, ----recommended that a code was considered desirable for maintaining the same --recommended a code of conduct for members, which should be adopted on a consensus --called for codification of privileges to remove the uncertainty surrounding them
emphasised that the legislature, the executive and the judiciary had clear-cut roles to play, --must respect one other and should not encroach upon each other’s domain.
recommended the number of working days a year to be fixed for legislatures.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2014 21:31:25 GMT 5.5
Daily Test Questions
1. " Law and morals aim the same but follow different ways and have different limits- comment. 2. Historical economic consequences of gender are reversing- analyse.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2014 21:46:32 GMT 5.5
Quoting from the Hindu, "The All India Whips Conference here has called upon Parliament and the legislatures to consider codification of privileges to remove the uncertainty surrounding them and address the anxieties of the people and the press." The privileges here refer to bungalows, perks and salaries for MPs and MLAs to meet ‘extra expenses’. (Refer this link Don't codify privileges) The govt. has not taken any decision on the codification of privileges. So, the question of a 'law' being framed does not arise. For further information on the Whips, one may refer PIB release 2010 . Lisbeth Salander clarification with regards to privileges. I don't think it refers to what u've pointed out. correct me if I'm wrong. The highlight of the eight-point Agenda of the conference will be the complex issue of the codification of privileges. "In the context of diverse views on codification of privileges of legislatures and their members, this crucial issue will be debated by the whips of Parliament and legislatures and the ministers of parliamentary affairs of all states during a two day meet beginning on Monday in South Goa," a government release said. Chief whips and whips from across the country and ministers of Parliamentary affairs ministers will deliberate on the issue of codification of privileges of legislatures and their members, in respect of which the Constitution of India has tasked the Parliament and state legislatures to define such privileges from time to time, which is still to be done. articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-10-12/news/54928762_1_privileges-codification-south-goa The term parliamentary privileges is used in Constitutional writings to denote both these types of rights and immunities. Sir Thomas Erskine May has defined the expression ?Parliamentary privileges? as follows: The sum of the peculiar rights enjoyed by each house collectively is a constituent part of the High Court of Parliament, and by members of each house of parliament individually, without which they cannot discharge their functions, and which exceed those possessed by other bodies or individuals. Parliamentary Privileges A.105.Powers, privileges, etc., of the Houses of Parliament and of the members and committees thereof 1. Subject to the provisions of this Constitution and the rules and standing orders regulating the procedure of Parliament, there shall be freedom of speech in Parliament. 2. No member of Parliament shall be liable to any proceeding in any court in respect of anything said or any vote given by him in Parliament or any committee thereof, and no person shall be so liable in respect of the publication by or under the authority of either House of Parliament of any report, paper, votes or proceedings. 3. In other respects, the powers, privileges and immunities of each House of Parliament, and the members and the committee of each House, shall be such as may from time to time be defined by Parliament by law, and until so defined, [shall be those of that House and of its members and committees immediately before the coming into force of Section 15 of the Constitution (44th Amendment) Act, 1978]. 4. The provision of clauses (1), (2), and (3) shall apply in relation to persons who by virtue of this Constitution have the right to speak in, and otherwise to take part in the proceedings of, a House of Parliament or any committee thereof as they apply in relation to the members of Parliament. ........Other privileges Clause (3) of Article 105, as amended declares that the privileges of each House of Parliament, its members and committees shall be such as determined by Parliament from time to time and until Parliament does so, which it has not yet done, shall be such as on 20th June 1979 i.e., on the date of commencement of Section 15 of the 44th Amendment. Before the amendment this clause has provided that until Parliament legislates the privileges of each House and its members shall be such as those of the House of Commons in England at the time of commencement of the Constitution. www.legalserviceindia.com/articles/parliamentary001.htm
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Post by Lisbeth Salander on Oct 18, 2014 1:06:29 GMT 5.5
@nkit Thanks for your reply. However, I differ with you on this respect. In my opinion, while writing an answer in GS, we must approach it with a generalist perspective i.e. not get in to the technicalities too much so as to give the examiner an impression that I'm writing an optional paper. If I were to write an answer on the topic, I would briefly mention the facts about the conference and also explain what the common man thinks of the term 'privileges'. (Disclaimer: My opinion)
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2014 17:09:00 GMT 5.5
Daily Test Questions
1. Importance of U.K. Independence Party 2. How does the Indian Polity protect the multi-racial characacter of Indian society? 3. "Jail is an exeption and bail is the norm." Elaborate.
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Post by Don Quixote on Oct 19, 2014 12:35:43 GMT 5.5
Daily Test Questions 1. Importance of U.K. Independence Party 2. How does the Indian Polity protect the multi-racial characacter of Indian society? 3. "Jail is an exeption and bail is the norm." Elaborate. 1. Leaving it for some 'bhale manoos' to add the notes. 2. How does the Indian Polity protect the multi-racial characacter of Indian society?Our constitution allows for a multi party democracy keeping in mind the multi racial character of the Indian society. Given the size of our population, even relatively small communities of say Christians, Sikhs, etc. who constitute < 2% of the total population, translate to a few crores of people. Therefore, no one party can represent different cross sections of our population completely. While the larger party principles may be in line with secularism, specific concerns of the minorities may not be able to catch the attention of the majority. The multi party democracy thus gives voices even to the most marginalized sections of the people. Further, we have special provisions like nominated members to represent the Anglo Indian community whereby even if the numbers are not sufficient to elect a candidate on their own, the community gets a voice in the parliament. And then, we have constitutionally guaranteed rights of free speech, freedom to pursue and propagate one's own religion, cultural institutions, etc. which ensure that India remains a melting pot of different subcultures. (The answer could be slightly bigger, it is 173 words right now) 3. "Jail is an exeption and bail is the norm." Elaborate.Principles of natural justice demand and our judiciary concurs with the norm that every accused in front of a Court is innocent till proven guilty by the State. One of the direct implications of this being that however heinous or morally depraving a crime may be, whether that be cheating the public or committing a murder, the accused cannot be prejudged to be guilty and put in Jail even as an undertrial. Further, there are numerous instances of highhandedness of the law enforcing authorities and state vendetta, where many innocents, activists, etc. are put behind bars under false cases. Therefore the Supreme Court has repeatedly struck down on lower courts and upheld the norm that granting bail should be the norm. The SC further opines that bail cannot be granted only if it can be shown that the accused may intimidate witnesses, tamper with the investigation process, etc. One cannot let emotions overtake and put people behind bars even in serious cases of corruption, just to 'teach them a lesson'. It was this principle which has allowed the top court let many politicians be let out on bail even when lower courts denied them. One must understand that justice should not only be done, but seen to be done and therefore even the accused should be treated fairly till proven guilty and must get a free and fair trial. (229 words, probably some more examples?)
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Post by Lisbeth Salander on Oct 19, 2014 13:11:36 GMT 5.5
Don QuixoteCorrect me if I'm wrong, but Q.2. asks about multi- racial character. Should we include religions?
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Post by Don Quixote on Oct 19, 2014 13:46:28 GMT 5.5
Lisbeth Salander, I guess it was alright to expand the question there to include religion; now that I look back, one can tackle it at race level alone also through the same points. Would like to add provision for autonomous councils (hills, tribals, etc.), which gives them scope to be independent within India.
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Post by Lisbeth Salander on Oct 19, 2014 21:07:12 GMT 5.5
Q. "Even if the British had not encouraged communal electorates, the onset of modern electoral politics would have encouraged the creation of community vote banks". Comment.
PS: The above question is not from economics, but from GS Paper-1. Hope it's fine to include it in this thread? Let me know if a separate thread is to be created .
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Post by Lisbeth Salander on Oct 20, 2014 13:51:44 GMT 5.5
@ss That was a self-framed question. Came across the statement while reading R Guha and wanted to see what others felt about the statement, whether they agreed or not.
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Post by Lisbeth Salander on Oct 20, 2014 14:28:09 GMT 5.5
ok...so guha wants to say dat even not britsh we too can/have introduce communal politics . In my opinion, the keyword here is 'modern electoral politics'. The British added fuel to the fire, meaning they encouraged Hindu-Muslim conflicts. But somewhere along the line, we sowed the seeds ourselves. For eg, the Arya Samaj's Shuddhi Movement. This was way back in 1877 when it was assumed that Indians did not know what communalism meant. Then we have Syed Ahmad Khan who advocated Hindu-Muslim unity, but changed his stance later on. All these developments were manifestations of a latent growth of community vote banks. PS: I may be wrong in my interpretation.
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Post by Don Quixote on Oct 20, 2014 14:38:58 GMT 5.5
ok...so guha wants to say dat even not britsh we too can/have introduce communal politics . In my opinion, the keyword here is 'modern electoral politics'. The British added fuel to the fire, meaning they encouraged Hindu-Muslim conflicts. But somewhere along the line, we sowed the seeds ourselves. For eg, the Arya Samaj's Shuddhi Movement. This was way back in 1877 when it was assumed that Indians did not know what communalism meant. Then we have Syed Ahmad Khan who advocated Hindu-Muslim unity, but changed his stance later on. All these developments were manifestations of a latent growth of community vote banks. PS: I may be wrong in my interpretation. I agree, its more a case of the British expediting the process through communal award and other policies. The advent of democratic elections with first past the post would have ensured that vote banks would have emerged one way or the other. To show the independent germination of the communal seeds, one can look at the Shuddhi movements, the hardline stance adopted by Sir Syed in his later life, etc. as you pointed. Even into the twentieth century, the Ganesh festivals of Tilak and his frequent references to the glorious past (to Asoka, Shivaji, neglecting the Mughals) to infuse the crowds with self confidence alienated lot of Muslims because of the overt religious nature in his activities. Similarly, Gandhi's well intentioned move to support the Khilafat movement to add support to the Non-cooperation movement and get the muslims into the mainstream movement might have apepared as appeasement to many. With that one movement, Gandhi propelled the Indian muslims to identify with the Calipha in some faraway land than with the shared suffering at home. In spite of all of the above, one can blame the communal politics in pre-Independence era on the British for good reasons, but the spate of riots in post Independent India, well into the 21st century only points to the fact that some level of communalism of politics was inevitable. Another point to note would be that while the British only encouraged Hindu-Muslim animosity, we get to see Sikh-Muslim, Hindu-Sikh, Hindu-Christian compettive politics and conflicts in current India which cannot be attributed to the British.
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