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The Hindu News Analysis – 12 July 2019 – Shankar IAS Academy

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News Articles
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1 A welcome debate on electoral reforms (Editorial) 8 8 10 8

2 Pothamala menhirs stand guard on ancient necropolis 1 6 8 4

3 Japan’s Hayabusa2 probe touches down on asteroid 18 18 - 18

4 Re-admit Maldives into Commonwealth: India 10 10 12 10

5 Jobless growth becomes more systemic (Editorial) 8 8 10 8

6 Practice cum Revision - MCQs @end of the video

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Q1. Which of the following best Q2. The “Hayabusa 2”
describes the term, ‘menhir’ mission was launched by
sometimes seen in the news? which among the
a) Large cemetery in an ancient city following space agency?
a) CNES
b) A long monumental stone of
historic value b) ISRO
c) Ancient paintings c) JAXA
d) None of the above d) ESA

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Q3. Consider the following statements. Practice Question –
Mains
1. All the member countries of the GS – II
Commonwealth were countries which once had
historic ties with the British empire.
2. India and Maldives are member countries in this
Q. “Free, Fair and more
association of ‘The Commonwealth’. representative
elections is the
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
need of the hour
(a) 1 only
than simultaneous
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 election”. Discuss.
(d) Neither 1 and 2

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Answers
Q1. Option ‘b’ – A long monumental stone of
historic value
Q2. Option ‘c’ – JAXA
Q3. Option ‘d’ - Neither 1 and 2

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