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Previous Year Question discussion
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Iran-Israel Escalation could cast shadow on oil trade
Indian
Express
GS - 2
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Guarantee is precarity, welfare is self-care
The Hindu
GS - 3
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A&N Islands through a strategic lens
Indian
Express
GS - 3
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March wholesale price inflation quickens to 3-month
The Hindu
high of 0.53%
GS - 1
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PREVIOUS YEAR
QUESTION DISCUSSION
Previous year Question 2023
Q. "Souls are not only the property~ 'of animal
and plant life, but also of rocks, . running
water and· many other natural objects not
looked 'on as living by other religious sects."
The above statement reflects one of the
Part A—Prelims Examination
• History of India and Indian National Movement.
Part B—Main Examination
PAPER II
core beliefs of which one of the following
General Studies‐ I : Indian Heritage and Culture,
History and Geography of the World and Society
religious sects of ancient India?
• Indian Culture
a) Buddhism
Salient aspects of Art Forms,
Literature and Architecture from ancient to
modern times.
b) Jainism
c) Shaivism
d) Vaishnavism
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Buddhism
• Founder
renounced
Siddhartha Gautama, a prince who
luxury
suffering
to
understand
life
and
• Focuses on "Dukkha" or suffering, teaching
that life inherently involves suffering
• Following
the
Eightfold Path
Four
Noble
Truths
and
the
• Ultimate Goal: Achieving Nirvana, a state of
liberation from suffering and the cycle of
rebirth (samsara)
Jainism
• Founders:
Initiated
prominently
reformed
by
contemporary of Buddha.
• Emphasis
Ahimsa
on
by
NonViolence:
(nonviolence)
worldly possessions
and
Rishabhanatha;
Mahavira,
Strong
a
focus
detachment
on
from
• Follows main principles, known as the three
jewels, essential for achieving liberation
• Adheres
to
strict
words, and deeds
nonviolence
in
thoughts,
• Practices
vegetarianism
avoid harming living beings
or
veganism
to
• Ultimate Goal: Moksha, or liberation from
the cycle of birth and death, achieved by
eradicating all karma from the soul
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Previous year Question 2023
Q. "Souls are not only the property~ 'of animal
and plant life, but also of rocks, . running
water and· many other natural objects not
looked 'on as living by other religious sects."
The above statement reflects one of the
core beliefs of which one of the following
religious sects of ancient India?
a) Buddhism
b) Jainism
c) Shaivism
d) Vaishnavism
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Previous Year Question – Prelims 2023
Q. With reference to ancient India,
consider the following statements:
1. The concept of Stupa is Buddhist in
origin.
2. Stupa was generally a repository of
relics.
3. Stupa
was
a
votive
and
commemorative
structure
in
Buddhist tradition.
How many of the statements given
above are correct?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None
Stupas:
• Stupa is a pre-Buddhist tumuli
• Marks for important events or burial sites.
• Repository of relics
• Built as acts of devotion and as offerings
to the Buddha or other enlightened beings
Previous Year Question – Prelims 2023
Q. With reference to ancient India,
consider the following statements:
1. The concept of Stupa is Buddhist in
origin.
2. Stupa was generally a repository of
relics.
3. Stupa
was
a
votive
and
commemorative
structure
in
Buddhist tradition.
How many of the statements given
above are correct?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None
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NEWS ARTICLES
Indian Express
Pg: 9 – Delhi edition
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OPEC
Part A—Prelims Examination
• History of India and Indian National
• Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
• Intergovernmental
developing nations
Movement.
Part B—Main Examination
PAPER III
General Studies‐ II : Governance,
Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and
International Relations
• Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings
and Agreements involving India and/or
affecting India’s interests.
International
Institutions,
• Important
agencies and fora - their Structure, Mandate.
• Established
in
organization
1960
in
of
13
oil-exporting
Baghdad
by
Iran,
Iraq,
Angola,
Congo,
Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela
• Current
Members:
Includes
Algeria,
Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Libya, Nigeria,
UAE; Qatar exited in January 2019
• Coordinate member actions to stabilize oil markets, ensuring efficient and economic petroleum
supply and stable income for producers.
• Headquarters: Located in Vienna, Austria, which also houses the OPEC Secretariat.
• Publications: Releases the 'World Oil Outlook.'
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OPEC+
• Comprises the 13 OPEC members plus 10 non-OPEC members like Russia, totaling 23 oil-producing
nations.
• Established in 2017 to coordinate oil production cuts or increases to stabilize global oil prices.
• As a cartel, OPEC+ significantly impacts global oil supply and prices, generally aiming to keep
prices high for profitability.
Practice Question - Prelims
Q. Which of the following options lists
countries that are all belong to the OPEC+
grouping?
a) Russia, Malaysia, Azerbaijan
b) Canada, Russia, Mexico
c) Russia, Isreal, Azerbaijan
d) Canada, Kuwait, Nigeria
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The Hindu
Pg: 6 – Chennai edition
Part B—Main Examination
PAPER II
General Studies‐II: Governance, Constitution,
Polity, Social Justice and International
Relations
• Functions and Responsibilities of the Union
and the States, Issues and Challenges
Pertaining to the Federal Structure, Devolution
of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels
and Challenges Therein.
• Separation of Powers between various organs
Dispute
Redressal
Institutions.
Mechanisms
and
Practice Question – Mains
GS II
Q. Populism is a threat to democracy and
national interests.” Critically Examine.
(150 words, 10 marks)
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Introduction
• Populism
refers
to
a
range
of
political
philosophies that emphasize the idea of the
people
and
against
the
privileged
elites.
When important concerns of the people are
not addressed by the elites, the populist
movements
establishment.
form
to
challenge
There
are
consequences of populism.
the
multiple
Populism:
a
interests:
threat
• Economist
to
Intelligence
democracy
Unit's
and
national
Democracy
Index
2020, global democracy has been in decline, with
populist
leaders
contributing
backsliding.
to
democratic
• Polarization and Divisiveness: The Pew Research
Center's Global Attitudes Survey highlights growing
polarization
narratives.
within
societies,
fueled
by
populist
• Populist policies often prioritize short-term gains
over
long-term
economic
stability,
economic uncertainty and downturns.
• Populist
agendas
over
leaders
that
may
prioritize
international
diplomacy.
pursue
narrow
nationalist
interests
cooperation
and
• Populism often turn against representative
democracy. Populists reject pluralism.
• Populist
movements
are
often
led
by
charismatic leaders and have little internal
democracy and accountability.
leading
to
• Majoritarian nationalism.
• High risk of corruption and abuse of power.
• Populist Nationalism is divisive and affects unity
of the country.
• Populism is hostile to ethnic, religious and racial
minorities, and inhospitable to new migrants.
• The
populists
exploit
loopholes
order to polarise society.
and
issues
in
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Populism
can
also
strengthen democracy
to
an
extent
• Increased Political Participation.
• Accountability and Transparency.
• Focus on Grassroots Development.
• Electoral Success and Representation.
helps
to
Conclusion
• It's essential to note that while populism
can bring about positive changes, it also
carries
democratic
risks,
polarization,
such
as
undermining
institutions,
and
prioritizing
gains
over
long-term
it's
crucial
for
uphold
the
rule
stability.
fostering
short-term
Therefore,
while harnessing the benefits of populism,
Indian
democracy
of
and
to
maintain institutional checks and balances,
inclusive governance to
democratic progress.
law,
promote
ensure sustainable
Indian Express
Pg: 13 – Delhi edition
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Madagascar:
• Located off the southeastern coast of Africa
• About 90% of its wildlife found nowhere else
on Earth.
• Known as the "eighth continent".
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Maldives:
• Located to the southwest of Sri Lanka.
• Comprises of 26 atolls and over 1,000 coral
islands.
Seychelles:
• Located Northeast of Madagascar.
• An archipelago of 115 islands scattered in the
western Indian Ocean.
• Home to the coco de mer palm.
• Aldabra Atoll
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Mayotte:
Christmas Island:
• Located North of Madagascar.
• Located South of Java near Indonesia, in
• Overseas department and region of France
known
for
its
coral
marine biodiversity.
reefs,
lagoons,
and
the eastern Indian Ocean.
• Australian territory.
Practice Question – Prelims
Q. Consider the following pairs:
Island
Location
1. Marshall Island
- Pacific Ocean
2. Diego Garcia
- Indian Ocean
3. Canary island
- Atlantic Ocean
Which of the above pairs is/are correct?
a) Only 1 and 2
b) Only 2 and 3
c) Only 1 and 3
d) All of the above
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The Hindu
Pg: 11 – Chennai edition
Part B—Main Examination
PAPER IV
Wholesale Price index
• Tracks
average
price
commodities at wholesale level
change
General Studies‐ III : Technology, Economic
Development,
Bio-diversity,
Environment,
Security and Disaster Management
• Does not include services, only goods
• Indian
• Base year for calculation: 2011-12
Economy and issues relating to
Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth,
Development and Employment.
• Inclusive Growth and issues arising from it.
in
• Used by businesses and industries
• Published by the Office of Economic Advisor
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Consumer Price index
• Measures retail inflation rate
• Reflects price change at consumer level
• Includes both goods and services
• Base year for calculation: 2012
• Used by the general public
• Published by the National Statistical Office
(NSO) and Labour Bureau
Producer Price Index
• Measures average change in prices received
by domestic producers
• Includes both goods and services
• Excludes indirect taxes and subsidies
• Introduced in 2020
• Published by the Office of Economic Adviser
(OEA)
• RBI switched from WPI to CPI combined in
2014 for framing monetary policy
• India is planning to move from the Wholesale
Price Index to Producer Price Index (PPI)
in future as most of the G20 countries follow
this practice
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Practice Question - Prelims
Q. Consider the following statements:
1. The weightage of food in Consumer Price
Index (CPI) is higher than that in
Wholesale Price Index (WPI).
2. The WPI does not capture changes in the
prices of services, which CPI does.
3. The Reserve Bank of India has now
adopted WPI as its key measure of
inflation and to decide on changing the
key policy rates.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
PRACTICE QUESTIONS
DISCUSSION
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Practice Question – Prelims
Q. Consider the following pairs:
Island
Location
1. Marshall Island
- Pacific Ocean
2. Diego Garcia
- Indian Ocean
3. Canary island
- Atlantic Ocean
Which of the above pairs is/are correct?
a) Only 1 and 2
b) Only 2 and 3
c) Only 1 and 3
d) All of the above
Quiz of the day - Prelims
Q. Consider the following statements:
1. The weightage of food in Consumer Price
Index (CPI) is higher than that in
Wholesale Price Index (WPI).
2. The WPI does not capture changes in the
prices of services, which CPI does.
3. The Reserve Bank of India has now
adopted WPI as its key measure of
inflation and to decide on changing the
key policy rates.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
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Quiz Question - Prelims
Q. Which of the following options lists
countries that are all belong to the OPEC+
grouping?
a) Russia, Malaysia, Azerbaijan
b) Canada, Russia, Mexico
c) Russia, Isreal, Azerbaijan
d) Canada, Kuwait, Nigeria
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