Daily Homework for Prelims and Mains-21 February 2024
| Headlines |
Source |
Syllabus |
Your Homework |
| MCA plans to introduce a ‘leniency plus’ regimeto crack down on cartels |
The Hindu |
GS 3: Indian Economy |
- What is leniency plus regime?
- About the Competition Commission of India and Its Mandate?
- Additional Reading: Anti-Competitive Practices
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| The amount of tiny plastic particles in bottled water is underestimated: |
The Hindu |
GS 3: Environment and Biodiversity |
- What are micro- and nano-plastic?
- What is plastic pollution and its Environmental Impacts?
- Measures to Contain Plastic Pollution?
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| Skywalker hoolock gibbon |
The Hindu |
GS 3: Environment and Biodiversity |
- About Skywalker Gibbon: distinct features, habitat Protection Status
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| Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha being taken to Thailand |
Indian Express |
GS 1: Heritage of India
GS 2: International Relations |
- What are the holy relics of Buddha and their Significance in Buddhism?
- About Gautam Buddha and His Teachings?
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| Maharashtra Assembly unanimously clears 10% Maratha quota; CM Shinde says it will survive the test of law. |
Indian Express |
GS 1: Regionalism
GS 2: Center-State Relations |
- What is the Maratha Reservation Issue?
- What are the Grounds For Demands For Reservation?
- What was the SC judgement in the Maratha Reservation?
- Additional Reading: Indra Sawhney (Mandal) judgment 1992.
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| What is Article 142, invoked by the Supreme Court to overturn Chandigarh mayoral poll results? |
Indian Express |
GS 2: Judiciary |
- What are the key highlights of SC judgment?
- What is Article 142 of the Constitution?
- How have courts exercised this power?
- What is the criticism of Article 142 and how have courts countered it?
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| What are Money Bills and why are they the subject of a constitutional challenge? |
Indian Express |
GS 2: International Relations |
- What are Constitutional Provisions regarding Money Bills?
- What is the Difference between Money Bill and Finance Bill?
- When have money Bills been challenged in the Supreme Court?
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| Raisina Dialogue begins today: Everything you need to know about the conference |
Indian Express |
GS 2: International Relations |
- What is Raisna Dialogue?
- What is the theme of this year’s edition?
- The Rise of India’s Think Tank Diplomacy
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