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—-PRATIYOGITA DARPAN NUTR CUS CU UMS er UCC LC ere Cre Cee er ary rt @ India and Israel Sign Agreement to Expand Cooperation in Cyber Security OSS UCU CUI US SO GS CMe Us Ee Dae EL n Meccan ESCM Sa UC UC SUS SURAT CaS UROL Ley @ India-European Union Agreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation Renewed ale ial PRAGYATA Guidelines on eR eC) CSE, 2019 (38th Rank) Late Shri Mahendra Jain (February 13, 1949 — August 4, 2020) It is a matier of extreme grief that Shri Mahendra Jain, the Editor of Pratiyogita Darpan and respectable head of the PD Group of Publications is now no more. He died of eardiac arrest on August 4, 2020, atthe age of 71. Shri Mahendra Jain started from seratch and rose to be one of the leading doyens in the Publication industry of India, particularly in the field of competition books and magazines. During the last 42 years he started publishing Pratiyogita Darpan (both Hindi and English), Samanya Gyan Darpan and Success Mirror, besides a host of titles published by Upkar Prakashan, which have benefited millions of aspirants, competitors. It was due to his unremitting hard work and inimitable consistency that our magazines rose to the topmost positions. He was awarded with high honours and prizes forhis contribution inthe field of Publication and social service. In his passing away, the publication industry and the academic world have suffered a huge loss, which is hard to fill. The entire Pratiyogita Darpan, Upkar Prakashan and Upkar Stationary (Taj White) family pays its most respectful tribute to the departed soul and prays to God to give strength to the bereaved family to bear this loss. Dear Readers, Late Shri Mahendra Jain, a name that lives in millions of educated aspiring youth: many achieved desired success and many who are yet trying their luck. ‘Thenewsofhis passing away has left us in tears. He was a true Karm-Yogl. a visionary, amentor andan institution himself he has lei behind legacy and carved his name in our hearts. He was someone ‘we cannot even dream to live without. But this is life and we have tolive with it. A modest beginning to help Hindi medium aspirants with quality content, his initiative to empower common candidates with knowledge and spreading consciousness, bore fruits. In last four decades something amazing happened when youngsters in Hindi heartland entwined their fate with Pratiyogita Darpan and their faith made our Group what it istoday. Across India, lakhs of PD readers owe their success to Pratiyogita Darpan and compilation of editorials written by (Late) Shri Mahendra Jain are ‘heir treasure, their proud possession, Now, be it Pratiyosiia Darpan Group ‘magazines, wide range of books by Upkar Prakashan ‘or may be Upkar Stationary (TajWhite); there is something to touch each and every educated and aspiring Indian; a dream that was envisioned by him longbac! The editorials. the quality content and authenticity of text made Pratiyogita Darpan the largest read magazine in India. is knack for quality is evident in cach and every product that is manufactured with state of art ‘machines and is acknowledged world ever for paper, print and production quality. Even a day before his demise, he was busy with this special issue and was keenly waiting for the JAS 2019 Results, It is time of grief and sorrow, sadness seems bottomless; still, we are back to work to carry outhis unfinished work. [along with Team Pratiyogita Darpan value the trust you all showed and assure you of the sume impeccable quality and staying relevantto times. EDITOR Rahul Jain REGISTERED OFFICE 2/M1-A, Swadeshi Bima Nagar ‘Agts~282 002 ADMINISTRATIVE AND EDITORIAL OFFICE 4, State Bank Colony Opp. Van Ghetna Kendra Agra-Mathura Bye pass, Agra~282 005 ‘ol. 2581101, 2530086, 4040735 Wiebste : wa pdgroup.in E-mail Ecdtoral publisher pagroup in (Customer Care: caredepdgroupin BRANCH OFFICES: Delhi 4345, Ansari Road Daryaganj, Now Doini-110 002 Te). (011) 23251844, ag2sa035 Kolkata H:3, Block-B, Municipal Premises No, 1512, Gall Street, 3S. Shyampukur, Kotkata-700 008 Tel. : (033) 25551510 Hyderabad 16-11-2187, Measarambagh, Taegan Guda pp. RTA Office Main Road Beside Andhra Bank Hyerabad-500 036 (TS), Tel. : (040) 24557283, Patna Paras Bhawan (First Flaot) Kkhazanchi Road, Patna-#00 004 Tel: (0612) 2908940, M, 09034197572 Haldweni 8-310/1, A. K, Houso, Heeranagar Halewani, Distt ~Nainital-263 139 Untaraktand, M = 07060421008 To Our Readers Dear Readers, It is with a sense of great delight that we are presenting to you the September issue of your favourite magazine Pratiyogita Darpan. As \istial the present issue of the maga- zing also contains useful material relevant to competitive examinations. Our editorial board and the team of qualified authors take painstaking efforts to present the study material Keeping in view the requirements of our esteemed readers We are sure that if you read it intelligently and wisely, it will go a long way in equipping you with knowledge to face ‘the gruelling battle of the examination and bring you sure success. We always try to understand the Gemands and require- ments of our readers, their suggestions and changes in the pattern and contents of the competitive examinations. We make all efforts to Include tham, a8 far as posatble, in further issues of the magazine. It gives Us great satisfaction to know ‘that our readers have unanimously endorsed the utility of the magazine, In the present issue a number of core articles on important national and international events contributed by reputed authors have been given, Some of the representative articles in the present issue of this magazine are : India, Afghanistan Ink 8 MoUs for Development of ducational Infrastructure in Afghanistan; India’s Mars Orbiter Mission (foM) Captures the Image of Mars’ Moon Phobos; PM Modi Inaugurates Asia's Largest Solar Power Project—Rewa Solar, in Madhya Pradesh; India’s Tigar Census Sets New Gutihoas Reuord; India and Isvse! Sign Agreement to Expand Cooperation in Cyber Security; India, US Defence Cooperation Indian Navy Holds PASSEX with US! Mimitz Carrier Group in Indian Ogean Region, Russian President Viadimir Putin, Signs Order to Allow His Rule Tul 2036; Germany is First Major Economy to Phase Out Coal and Nuclear Power; South Korea Launches Its First Miltary Communication Satelite; ‘Mow Bducation Polley 2020. ‘The most important section of the Magazine contains a number of question papers selected trom various competitive examinations. These are fully solved with relevant hints and short, but clear-cut explanations. All efforts are made to give their error-fres solutions. A careful study of and practice session with these papers will be very useful to face any competitive examination. ‘The columns Compendium, Test Your Knowledge, ‘Memorable Points and Concentric Quiz have been widely, appreciated as trusted tools for the benefit of our readers. ‘An intelligent study and memorizing of thelr contents will, bbe highly Useful In solving questions in any future examina- tion. Pratiyogita Darpan gives you the best guidance and reading material. It is upto you to make the best use of it for a bright success in any competitive examination. (,,. Read Pratiyogita Darpan regularly and intelligently. 1) | gives you the power to master your career and shape your| destiny. ‘With best wishes for your brilliant success and bright future. Sincerely yours, RAHUL JAIN GBaitor) _Allighs reserved. No partof hit Magazine may be reproduce, stored a reveal =jtem or anamited in any fob any means, Electronic Mechanical Phococopyng, Recotding o ethers, wihout the pit ye permission of The publshe- Wh ever flor has Been made to ensue accuracy ofthe Information pubished nhs edton, ele pusher or any ofits employees accep any reson for any ror or omission, Aries that cannot be bed ere rturned to the authons accompanied by asl addressed ana sulfeienly tamped envelope But ne vespara ily taken far any sso ely inretning the materia Pratyogts Doran examen no responsibilty fr statements anc opinions aanced by the sors nar fr any clams msde nthe sadveriserens publshed inthe Wagazine PD/September/2020/4 hy Contents Regulars Constitutional Article 4 To Our Readers 88 Fundamental Rights: Some Special Facts 7 Editorial Biodiversity Article News and Events 92 Genelank : Conserving Plant Genetic Resources for 8 Nation this Month Posterty 23 World this Month Agriculture Article $) 30 Regional News 31 National and International Updates 8 Career News 94 Global Food Security and Sustainable Progress & Achieving Through Agriculture International Relations Article 96 India-America Bilateral Political and Diplomatic Relations ‘ International Politics Article 99 Unrest in Middle East: Implications for India 02 Compendinm bos Important Concepts in News Year-End Review 2019 09 Ministry of Defence Sd Prominent Historical Personalities of India 116 Current Questionnaire 421 Tradeand Indust ‘Question Papers Optional Paper 4 UIGC-NET/JRF Exam, 2019 : Sociology 8) 42 Employment and Career News ® 42 Forthcoming Competitive Examinations Current Affairs } 43 Sports World 47 Memorable Poin’s #49 Science & Technology 51 Economie Seenario Inspiring Youth : interviews 59 Abhishek Augustya P Topper—Civil Services Exam,, 2019 (8th Rank) 61 Nupur Goel Topper—Civil Services Exam, 2019 (1ith Rank) 63 Abhishek Sarat ‘Topper—Civil Services Exam, 2019 (Sth Rank) 66 Environment, Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate ‘Change Round-up Other Papers Fecus 31 Chhattisgarh PS.C. (Pre.) Exam., 2019 : General 68.1. Global Value Chain and its Role in Intemational shea Trade 7 UGC-NET/JRF Exam,,2019 : Teaching and Research 72 2 National Education Policy 2020 : Paving Way for hye ‘Transformational Reforms 1 Solved Model Paper—forthcoming UPSC Civil Services (Pre.) Exam. 2020 : General Studies Career Article ee i 3 L.B.PS. Probationary Officers (Pre,) Bxam,, 2019 : 76 Success in Civil Services Examination : A Journey Soci ‘Towards Excellence § 156 RBI, Grade ‘B Officer Exam., 2019 : Numerical Personality Development Ability 78 Prickly Person : (VIP) Very Impossible Person Pahareaes World Panorama §) 80 (i) India Faces Tough Choice in Afghanistan 82 (ji) Nepal : A New Chinese Ally in South Asia 162 Concentric Quiz Articles 185 ‘Test Your Knowledge Indian Economy Article 188 Results 85 Financing of Agricultere in India 470 Annual Special-t }80 Essay Contest rs Debate Contest | Tis nea one aes a Panvoots Cian Hos ow ors Corba ad a poROSCT aoe OCU OT i pbicher ww or) PD/September/2020/5 New Subscription Rate PRATIYOGITA DARPAN English Hindi ‘One Copy £80 80/- One Year By Ordinary Post = 720 725/- By Registered Post = 940/- 945/- Two Years By Ordinary Post 2 1345/- 1350/- By Registered Post. 1785/-1790/- @ Please send your subscription fee by Money Order or Bank Draft only. Cheques will not be accepted. 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