UKPSC 2016 Paper III

Points to Remember: Konkan Railway’s significance in India’s infrastructure. The challenges faced during its construction. The environmental impact and mitigation efforts. The socio-economic impact on the Konkan region. Future prospects and expansion plans. Introduction: “Konkan-16” isn’t a widely recognized or established term in the context of the Konkan Railway or any other official Indian infrastructure … Read more What is ‘Konkan-16’?

Points to Remember: The Farakka Barrage’s purpose and impact on water sharing. The historical context of the agreement. The key provisions of the agreement. The ongoing disputes and challenges related to the agreement. The environmental and socio-economic consequences. Introduction: The Farakka Agreement is a water-sharing treaty signed between India and Bangladesh in 1977, concerning the … Read more What is the Farakka Agreement?

Points to Remember: Definition and origins of Judicial Review. Key features and functions. Advantages and disadvantages. Role in upholding the rule of law and protecting fundamental rights. Comparisons with systems in other countries. Potential for abuse and safeguards against it. Introduction: Judicial review is the power of a court to review laws and government actions … Read more What is Judicial Review?

Points to Remember: Samadhan Yojana’s objectives and target beneficiaries. The scheme’s implementation process and key features. Successes, challenges, and areas for improvement. Its alignment with broader government policies and goals. Introduction: Samadhan Yojana is a government initiative aimed at resolving pending grievances and disputes. While the specific details of a “Samadhan Yojana” can vary depending … Read more What is ‘Samadhan Yojana’?

Points to Remember: Definition of a Starred Question. Procedure for asking and answering Starred Questions. Purpose and significance of Starred Questions. Limitations and potential drawbacks. Introduction: A “Starred Question” is a specific type of question asked in parliamentary proceedings, particularly in systems following the Westminster model. These questions are marked with an asterisk (*) to … Read more What do you understand by a Starred Question?

Points to Remember: Subscribe on YouTube Establishment and Mandate Jurisdiction and Powers Composition and Structure Achievements and Challenges Significance for Environmental Protection Introduction: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) is a specialized body established under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, in India. Its primary objective is to provide speedy and effective environmental justice and address … Read more What is ‘National Green Tribunal’?

Points to Remember: Appointment of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India. Tenure of the CAG. Constitutional provisions related to the CAG’s appointment and tenure. Introduction: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is a crucial constitutional authority responsible for auditing the accounts of the Union and State governments. The CAG’s independence and … Read more Who appoints the Comptroller and Auditor General of India and what is his tenure?

Points to Remember: Subscribe on YouTube Doli Scheme’s objective: Empowering women through financial inclusion and skill development. Target beneficiaries: Women from marginalized communities. Key components: Microfinance, skill training, and awareness programs. Challenges: Implementation hurdles, financial sustainability, and outreach limitations. Potential for improvement: Strengthening monitoring, expanding partnerships, and enhancing technology integration. Introduction: The “Doli Scheme” (assuming … Read more What is ‘Doli Scheme’?

Points to Remember: Meaning and historical context of Détente. Key features and characteristics of Détente. Examples of Détente in action. Limitations and criticisms of Détente. Lasting impact and relevance today. Introduction: Détente, a French word meaning “relaxation of tensions,” refers to a period of reduced Cold War tensions between the United States and the Soviet … Read more What do you understand by “Detente”?