10 June, 2020
- The anatomy of anti-black racism (Society)
- Democrats unveil police reforms after Flyod's death (Polity and Governance)
- Being vocal on the right local (Indian Economy)
- Question of the Day
[{"explanation": "<p>All states have not constituted the State Security Commission. Centre has not constituted National Security Commission either. </p>", "question": "<p>Consider the following statements with regard to the directive given by Supreme Court in the Prakash Singh Vs Union of India Case - </p>\n<ol>\n<li>State Security Commission has been set up in all states to ensure that state government does not exercise unwarranted influence or pressure on the police.</li>\n<li>National Security Commission has been set up by Government of India for selection and placement of Chiefs of the Central Police Organizations (CPO) with a minimum tenure of two years.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Choose the correct option from code given below</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5ee117617737d434804995ca", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5ee117617737d434804995cb", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "2 only"}, {"option_id": "5ee117617737d434804995cc", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "Both 1 and 2"}, {"option_id": "5ee117617737d434804995cd", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "None of the Above"}], "question_id": "5ee117617737d434804995c9"}, {"explanation": "<p>Treaty of Sugauli was signed after the Anglo-Nepalese war in 1816. According to the treaty, Mecchi river was made the eastern boundary of Nepal and Kali river (Sharda in India) became the western boundary of Nepal. Nepal lost control over territories west of Kali river and East of Sharda River. Sikkim was made an independent state.</p>\n<p>Also, Nepal agreed to the presence of British residents in Nepal and Gurkhas were permitted to be admitted in the British Indian Army.</p>\n<p>Sugauli is located in the East Champaran district of Bihar.</p>", "question": "<p>Consider the following statements India and Nepal boundary:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>Mecchi river marks the eastern boundary of Nepal with India.</li>\n<li>Sharda river marks the western boundary of Nepal with India.</li>\n<li>Sugauli is located in the State of Uttar Pradesh.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is/are correct?</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5ee117877737d45cd77e7043", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "1 and 2 only"}, {"option_id": "5ee117877737d45cd77e7044", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "2 and 3 only"}, {"option_id": "5ee117877737d45cd77e7045", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 and 3 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5ee117877737d45cd77e7046", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1, 2 and 3</p>"}], "question_id": "5ee117877737d45cd77e7042"}, {"explanation": "<p>Social Vaccine is a metaphor for a series of social and behavioural measures that governments can use to raise public consciousness about unhealthy situations. This is made possible through social mobilisation.<br> A social vaccine addresses barriers and facilitators of behaviour change (attitudinal, social, cultural, or economic) and supplements Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) with targeted Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) strategies.</br></p>", "question": "<p>Which of the following constitute social vaccine against coronavirus?</p>\n<ol>\n<li>Social distancing</li>\n<li>Hand washing</li>\n<li>Respiratory hygiene</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Select the correct option -</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5ee117b57737d45cd77e704a", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5ee117b57737d45cd77e704b", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 and 2 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5ee117b57737d45cd77e704c", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 and 3 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5ee117b57737d45cd77e704d", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "All of the above"}], "question_id": "5ee117b57737d45cd77e7049"}, {"explanation": "<p>From the information given you can figure out that there will be inflationary pressure due to ‘wage price spiral’. Also it’s clearly mentioned that industrial output suffered. It’s a clear case of stagflation. Stagflation means a simultaneous increase in prices and stagnation of economic growth. Stagflation was first widely recognized after the mid-20th century, especially in the U.S. economy during the 1970's, which experienced persistently rapid inflation and high unemployment.</p>", "question": "<p>U.S economy was booming during 1950s and 1960s. The Federal Reserve carried out unsustainable economic policy during this period. The Fed kept unemployment low and gave boost to the overall demand for products and services in the 1960s. However, the unnaturally low unemployment during the decade triggered a ‘wage-price spiral’. The OPEC oil embargo in 1973 caused the industries across the country to suffer from excessively high oil prices and shortages. Demand fell to new lows and industrial output suffered.</p>\n<p>Which of the following can be predicted to be prevailing in U.S economy in following decade?</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5ee117e17737d45cd77e7052", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>Mark-up inflation</p>"}, {"option_id": "5ee117e17737d45cd77e7053", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "Galloping inflation"}, {"option_id": "5ee117e17737d45cd77e7054", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>Stagflation</p>"}, {"option_id": "5ee117e17737d45cd77e7055", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "Hyperinflation"}], "question_id": "5ee117e17737d45cd77e7051"}, {"explanation": "<p>MSME Accounts for 30% of India’s GDP and 45% of merchandise exports. Economic Survey 2018 - Large businesses corner 82.6% of credit, MSMEs get a paltry 17.4%.</p>\n<p>Japan has struggled with very low inflation since the mid-1990s. Its policy rate and related short term interest rates have been close to zero for much of that time. However it is suggested by economists that inflation is often related to growth. When there is ‘zero’ or very minute inflation, then money in the economy remains almost constant, productions will be at constant and demand will also be at constant. So, it’s not good for growing economy.</p>", "question": "<p>Consider the following statements -</p>\n<ol>\n<li>MSME contributes to the majority of India's GDP.</li>\n<li>MSME gets the majority of the institutional credit.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Select the correct option –</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5ee1182d7737d45cd77e7058", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5ee1182d7737d45cd77e7059", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>2 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5ee1182d7737d45cd77e705a", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>Both 1 and 2 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5ee1182d7737d45cd77e705b", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>None of the above</p>"}], "question_id": "5ee1182d7737d45cd77e7057"}, {"explanation": "<p>Suppose if there occur continuous technological improvements: Most of the goods could be produced at a lower cost every year and hence prices can fall. This is definitely a good sign even though there would be a deflation.</p>", "question": "<p>However Japan has performed well economically despite its economy being deflationary. What could be the reason for this?</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5ee118587737d434804995d3", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "Rich mineral resources of Japan"}, {"option_id": "5ee118587737d434804995d4", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>Robust democracy and good governance</p>"}, {"option_id": "5ee118587737d434804995d5", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>Technological development</p>"}, {"option_id": "5ee118587737d434804995d6", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "International partnership with developed nations like U.S."}], "question_id": "5ee118587737d434804995d2"}]
Description
The anatomy of anti-black racism
Despite the civil war over slavery, and the civil rights movement for dignity and equality, systemic discrimination and violence against blacks persists. Racism continues unabated.
- What is racism?
- Consequences of Racism
- Hidden discrimination
Democrats unveil police reforms after Flyod’s death
Democrats in Washington unveiled a Bill. The Bill called the Justice in Policing Act.
- Police reform efforts made in India
- SC also directed the government to
Being vocal on the right local
Recently, Prime Minister Modi gave a call for Aatmanirbhar Bharat or Self-Reliant India movement in response to economic hardship created by COVID-19 pandemic. As part of such a movement, he coined the slogan " Vocal for Local".
- Present Strategies adopted by Government to promote Local Goods
- Strategies to be adopted by the Government
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Akash Jindal 8 months ago
Chikki 8 months ago
Solanki Ramesh 8 months ago
in 1st Mcq answer showing in 11th june DNS are c)both 1 and 2
where in elearn platform ans. shows d) none of above
check it resolve the doubt
MRITUNJAY RAI 8 months ago
Vishal Gohil 8 months ago