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There is a cap of 24 weeks before women can abort. ANSWER: D Explanation – MTP Act, 2021 regulates the abortion rights of women in India. These rights have been extended to single/unmarried women by the judiciary. – The act allows abortion beyond 24 weeks in only special circumstances on a case by case basis. Q.5 Arrange the countries of the South China Sea region in Clockwise direction A. Earlier reporting noted: UPSC 2024 Expert Guide: How to maximise your interview scores? Representative Image Earlier reporting noted: UPSC 2024 Expert Guide is an initiative by Times of India where we share expert advice and insights for IAS aspirants. From 12-hour-a-day preparation regime, to notifications and form submissions, carefully choosing the optional subject, to the Preliminary stage that eliminates almost all the aspirants, to rigorous intermediary Mains answer writing and finally the interviews, it’s a rigorous journey to say the least.
Else there is a cap of 24 weeks to terminate a pregnancy. – Due to this law, regulating illegal abortions in India, there is a debate regarding a woman’s right over her body and the rights of an unborn child. Because the gender ratios and girl infanticide figures in India are dismal, this debate is also significant. B. C. The MTP act regulates abortion in India. D. All of the above. Vietnam, Taiwan, China, Malaysia, Philippines B. Vietnam, Taiwan, China, Philippines, Brunei C. Vietnam, China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Philippines ANSWER: C Reference The map of South China Sea (The expert can be reached at [email protected]. Enroll now and take advantage of our early bird offer! Spaces are limited. Read on for his suggestions on how you can make the best of your UPSC interview, also known as Personality Test . UPSC gives you time frames in batches/slots to appear for the Interview Round. Here are some insights from my own interview experience on how you can maximise your interview scores !
Earlier reporting noted: The UPSC exam is a prolonged process which engages its aspirants for almost two years to finally make it to the list. His specialisations include General Studies, Political Science and International Relations Optional) Is your child ready for the careers of tomorrow? Today, our expert Shubham Aggarwal, Director and Chief Mentor at Vidyapeeth IAS Academy , is sharing his insights on UPSC interviews which follow the Mains.
UPSC 2024 Expert Guide is an initiative by Times of India where we share expert advice for IAS aspirants and get important mock practice questions answered and explained by Civil Services Exam (CSE) specialists for the upcoming Prelims and Mains exams. Today, our expert Shubham Aggarwal, Director and Chief Mentor at Vidyapeeth IAS Academy , is sharing answers (with explanations) for 5 questions from the General Studies (GS) paper of UPSC Prelims 2024. Q.1 Recent Presidential elections in Maldives are significant for India’s Geopolitical landscape. It comprises of a Chairman and 5 members D. ANSWER: B Explanation – CBC was notified in the official Gazette document of India as an autonomous body in 2021 as a component of Mission Karmayogi under the Department of Personnel and Training. – It consists of a chairperson and 2 members. – It will take a stock of Government’s HR wealth, audit the health and robustness of Bureaucracy in India, and report on the target achievements. – It will build the capacity of various government departments and ministries by helping them in coordination, sharing resources and wisdom to better achieve the Good Governance outcomes. – It will also contribute in eliminating policy paralysis in governance. Q.3 The eminent scientist MS Swaminathan has been an important figure in transforming the lives of many vulnerable rural communities. Q.4 Recently the Supreme Court disapproved a plea of a 26 plus weeks pregnant lady who wanted to abort her third pregnancy.
Maldives is a significant Indian ocean island state due to its proximity with the Andaman and Nicobar islands.
The Government of Maldives traditionally pursues an “India First” policy. The 2023 President Elect seeks to reverse the above policy replacing it with “India Out” Policy C. ANSWER: D Explanation – Incumbent Maldives President has won the elections with his electoral “India out” campaign. – He has consistently maintained a pro-China stance and has serious implications on India’s Foreign policy strategies like SAARC, Neighbour First Policy, Indo-Pacific policy, India’s China policy, etc. – Maldives is strategically located near the Kerala Coast/Lakshadweep islands, and since it is under Chinese influence, it also becomes a significant part of Chinese String of Pearls strategy. Q.2 Choose the correct statement regarding “Capacity Building Commission” A. He developed “Alaska Frostless”, a technique to store harvested fish without cold storage facilities. Today the country is a net exporter of grains, all due to efforts of this “Farmer’s Scientist”. – He was inspired by the western Mexican wheat varieties (Norman Borlaug) and worked to enhance India’s agricultural productivity. – He evolved a hybrid potato variety called ‘Alaska Frostless’ which is resistant to frost in winters.
Read on to ace this highly competitive exam. Identify the incorrect statement in this regard. A. B. Current Maldivian Government is supposed to have a Pro-China stance as evident from their electoral campaigns. D. It has been formed to build the capacity of and modernise our Armed Forces. B. It is a part of Mission Karmayogi C. It will collaborate with the Ministry of Defence in tightening India’s security. Choose the correct alternative in this regard. A. He received Padma Vibhushan, Ramon Magsaysay awards for his work. B. He worked for the conservation of many species of fish and turtles in the coastal areas of india C. D . He was against the modernisation and scientific acumen of the West. ANSWER: A Explanation – Recently the eminent agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan passed away. He was the architect of India’s Green – Revolution which made India self-sufficient in grains. Choose the correct statement regarding abortion in India. A. Abortion as a women’s right is limited or qualified in India, as it is not absolutely available to women as per their will.