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The Hindu News Analysis – 30th December 2022 – Shankar IAS Academy
S. Page Number*
News Articles
No. C B D H T

T&C T&C T&C T&C

1 The Karnataka-Maharashtra border row 1 1
10
1 1

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Remote EVM ready to help migrants vote outside 1, 12 1,10 1,12 1,10 1,10
States: EC

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Study shows T.N. is worst performing in RTI 14 12 14 12 12
responsiveness

4 ExICICI chief, husband and Videocon CEO remanded 12 10 12 10 10

5 NIA mounts surprise raids on PFI affiliates, leaders 9 5 7 7 1,4

*C – Chennai; B – Bengaluru; D – Delhi; H – Hyderabad; T – Thiruvananthapuram

The Hindu News Analysis – 30th December 2022 – Shankar IAS Academy
Page Number*
S.
News Articles
No.
C B D H T

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Rise in India's mineral output in October this year: T&C T&C
10
T&C T&C
Mines Ministry 1 1 1 1

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G7 tells Taliban to ‘urgently reverse’ ban on women aid 15 13 15 13 13
staff

8 Prelims Practice Questions

@ end of the video

9 Mains Practice Questions

*C – Chennai; B – Bengaluru; D – Delhi; H – Hyderabad; T – Thiruvananthapuram

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T&C Pg: 1 - C, B, H, T;

Pg: 10 – D;

Part A—Preliminary Examination

Paper I - (200 marks)
• Indian Polity and Governance-Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues,
etc.
Part B—Main Examination
PAPER-II
General Studies‐ I: Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society.
• Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.

PAPER-III
General Studies‐ II: : Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations.
• Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal
structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein.

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Evolution

• Dilemma about how to • Justice S.K. Dhar • JVP committee (Nehru,

reorganize the states Commission Sardar Patel, and
• Administrative Pattabhi Sitaramayya)
convenience given • Shared similar views of
preference over S.K.Dhar Commission
language during
reorganization
Post
1948 1948
Independence

• Protest in states for • States Reorganisation • States Reorganization

linguistic reorganization Commission (SRC) or Act
• Vishalandhra Fazil Ali commission • 14 States and 6 Union
movement • 1956 report - language territories were created
• Andhra Pradesh – First as the basis of
linguistic state reorganization

1953 1953 1956

Karnataka Maharashtra Dispute

• Border demarcated according to SRA 1956.

• 1957 – Maharashtra demanded realignment

(wanted Belgavi to be part of Maharashtra)

 Sent a memorandum to Union Home Ministry.

• Karnataka

 Belgavi part of Karnataka as part of SRA

1956 and Mahajan Commission Report 1967.

 Claimed Kolhapur, Sholapur and Sangli

districts.

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• Karnataka

 2006 – Winter Sessions held in Belgavi.

Mahajan Commission 1967 (Mehr Chand Mahajan)

• Established by Ms Indira Gandhi on request of Maharashtra
Government.
• Report - 264 villages of Karnataka be transferred to Maharashtra.
• Belagavi and 247 villages remain with Karnataka.
• Rejected by Mahrashtra and accepted by Karnataka.

Suvarna Vidhana Soudha

Issues associated with border dispute

Recent news • Political parties • Against nation

incite people building process
• People resort to • Might lead to
• Karnataka violence secessionism

 Karnataka Chief Minister - Against

Jath taluk in Maharashtra is Law and India’s
Order issue National
a part of Karnataka. Interest
• Maharashtra
Affects
 Resolution passed to legally Gain for
growth and
pursue 865 Marathi-speaking political
economic
parties
villages from Belagavi, Karwar, prosperity
• Might scare • Vote bank
Nipani, Bidar, Bhalki and investors. politics
• Affects economic
others in Karnataka. growth.

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Methods available to resolve border disputes • Zonal Council.

• Judicial redressal.  Zonal Council – State Reorganization Act

1956.
 Article 131 – SC has original jurisdiction
over dispute between two or more states.  5 Zones - Northern, Central, Eastern,
Western and Southern zones.
 SC can provide judgement to resolve the
dispute.

• Interstate Council.

 Article 263 – President can setup

Interstate council when need arises.

 Sarkaria Commission – Permanent

Interstate Council.

 Forum to settle dispute amicably.

• Talks between states mediated by center.

 News - Union Home Minister asked the Mains Practice Question

Chief Ministers Karnataka and Maharashtra
GS – I/II
to form a six-member team, comprising
three ministers from each side to resolve Q. India has completed 75 years of
border dispute. Independence and inter-state border
disputes should be resolved definitely. In
this context, write about how a
permanent solution can be brought
about in regards to inter-state border
dispute.
(150 words, 10 marks)

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Pg: 1, 12 - C, D;

Pg: 1, 10 – B, H, T;

Remote electronic Voting Machines (RVMs)

Part A—Preliminary Examination
Paper I - (200 marks) • Standalone, non-networked voting machines –

• Current events of national and international avoids remote manipulation

importance. • EVMs Vs RVMs

Part B—Main Examination
 Single Vs Multiple constituencies
PAPER-III
 Ballot paper Vs Digital display of names
General Studies‐ II: Governance, Constitution,
and symbols
Polity, Social Justice and International relations.
• Appointment to various Constitutional posts,
powers, functions and responsibilities of various
Constitutional Bodies.
• Government policies and interventions for
development in various sectors and issues arising
out of their design and implementation.

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Components

Remote voting requirements

• Pre-registration through online or offline

• Verification of details

• Allocation of remote voter in a remote

location

• RVMs set up at places of current residence

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Process of Remove voting

Display of
Reading of
Remote voting candidates on
Constituency
station Public Display
card
Unit + RBU

Recording of
Printing of
votes with
Casting of RVVPAT with
state,
vote constituency
candidate
name, symbol
& candidate.

Increase in
Voter
Need for RVMs turnout

• Less voter turnout

 2019 elections - 67.4 % Helps

Participative migrants
• Reason - domestic migration elections to cast
votes
 2011 census - 45.36 crore migrants Advantages
in India

 Factors responsible - work,

marriage & education Achievement
Reforming of EC’s goal -
of election No voter to
process be left
behind

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Practice Question – Mains

GS – II
Q. The inability to vote due to internal migration is
one of the prominent reasons to be addressed to
improve voter turnout and ensure participative
elections. In the lights of the above statement
discuss the recent steps taken by the Election
Commission to address the less voter turnout
due to domestic migration.
(250 words, 15 marks)

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Right to Information Act, 2005

• Right to access information held by the

government agencies – every citizen

• Aim

 Promotion of transparency and accountability

• Application

 Central, state, local authorities, public sector

undertakings

Pg: 14 - C, D;

Pg: 12 – B, H, T;

Important Provisions

1. Establishment of Central Information

5. Information exempted from disclosure –
Commission & State Information Commissions
section 8
2. Designation of public authorities as Central
 Example - sovereignty & integrity,
Public Information Officers or State Public
security, strategic, scientific or economic
Information Officers
interests of the State
3. Request of information
6. Rejection of access to information
 Written or electronic means –
Hindi/English/Official language of the area  Information involving infringement of
copyright subsisting in a person
4. Disposal of request

 Time limit – 30 days

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Practice Question – Prelims

Q. Consider the following statements regarding
Right to Information Act, 2005:
1. If the information sought under the Act
concerns the life or liberty of a person, then
the request is disposed within forty-eight
hours of the receipt of the request.
2. As per the Act, the information which cannot
be denied to the Parliament or a State
Legislature shall not be denied to any
person.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI):

• 1941 - Special Police Establishment (SPE) in Department of

War, British India.

 Purpose – enquire allegations of bribery & corruption in

war related procurements.

• Recommendation of Santhanam Committee on Prevention of

Corruption (1962-1964).

• Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act, 1946 enacted.

• CBI - investigate allegations of corruption in various wings

of the Government.

Pg: 12 - C, D; • Under Dept. of Personnel - Ministry of Personnel, Pension &

Pg: 10 – B, H, T Public Grievances, GOI.

• Assistance to Central Vigilance Commission & Lokpal.

• Nodal police agency – Interpol investigation.

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1. Public officials & employees of central

Government
Anti-Corruption
2. Public Sector Undertakings
Crimes
3. Corporations (or Bodies) owned/
controlled by GOI

1. Fake Indian Currency Notes

2. Bank Frauds and Cyber Crime
3. Import Export & Foreign Exchange
Economic Crimes violations
Types of cases 4. Large-scale smuggling of narcotics,
handled by CBI antiques, cultural property
5. Smuggling of other contraband items etc.
1. Cases of terrorism
2. Bomb blasts
Special Crimes
3. Kidnapping for ransom
4. Crimes committed by mafia/underworld

Suo Moto Cases Cases in Union Territories

Practice Question – Prelims

Q. Who among the following is consulted on the
appointment of the Director of CBI?
1. Prime Minster of India
2. Chief Justice of India
3. Union Home minister
4. President of India
Choose the correct statements using the
codes given below.
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 4 only
d) 1 and 2 only

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Pg: 9 - C,;

Pg: 7 – D, H;
Pg: 1, 4 – T;
Pg: 5 - B;

National Investigation Agency (NIA):

• Primary counter-terrorist task force

of India.

• Written proclamation from Ministry of Home

Affairs – can investigate terror crimes
without special permission from the states.

• Established - National Investigation Agency

Act 2008.

Mumbai Terror Attack, 2008

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The National Investigation Agency

(Amendment) Act, 2019:

1. Scheduled offences:  In addition amendment - allowed the NIA to

investigate cases related to -
 Schedule originally had –

 The Atomic Energy Act, 1962,  Human trafficking,

 The Unlawful Activities (Prevention)  Counterfeit currency or banknotes,

Act, 1967, and  Manufacture or sale of prohibited arms,

 The Anti-Hijacking Act, 1982, among  Cyber-terrorism, and

other entries.
 Offences under the Explosive Substances
Act, 1908.

3. NIA special courts:

 2008 Act - conduct trial of scheduled

2. Jurisdiction of NIA widened.
offences.
 Original Act - investigate & prosecute
 Amendment - central government can
offences within India.
designate Sessions Courts as Special Courts.
 Amended Act - investigate offences
 Central government - consult respective
committed outside India.
Chief Justice of the High Court.
 Central government - may direct the NIA
to investigate such cases.

 Jurisdiction of case - NIA Special Court

in New Delhi.

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Practice Prelims Question

Q. Consider the following statements with
reference to National Investigation Agency
(NIA).
1. It was established after the Kargil war to
gather intelligence throughout India.
2. The Director General of NIA is appointed
by President.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Mineral:

• A natural substance of organic or inorganic

origin with definite chemical and physical
properties.

T&C Pg: 1 - C, B, H, T;

Pg: 10 – D;

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Practice Question – Prelims

Q. Which of the following is not true for
minerals?
a) They are naturally occurring substance
b) They have a definite chemical composition
c) They are formed in different types of
geographical environment
d) All minerals are non-metallic

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Group of Seven

• Informal group.

• Members - United States, Canada, France,

Germany, Italy, Japan and the United
Kingdom.

G7 facts

• 40% of global GDP and 10% of the world’s

population.

• No legal existence or permanent secretariat.

• No binding impact on policy.

• Policies ratified by member countries

Pg: 15 - C, D; individually.

Pg: 13 – B, H, T;

Evolution of G7

1975 Oil embargo by OPEC countries

Presidency

Meeting between US, the UK, Italy, France, Germany and Japan. • Presidency of G7 meetings - held by each of
the seven countries in turn.
Coordinating macroeconomic policy.
• Germany holds the G7 presidency for 2022.

1976 – Canada joined.

1977 - President of the European Commission.

1998 - Russia. (G7 to G8)

2014 – Russia expelled.

G8 to G7

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Practice Question
Q. Consider the following statements
Agenda about P5+1 countries:

• The members discuss the matters that

1. P5+1 refers to UNSC’s five permanent
member along with Australia.
concern them.
2. The joint diplomatic effort between
• Initial focus - international economic policy.
P5+1 and Iran resulted in the Joint
• Current focus - foreign policy, security, Comprehensive Plan of Action
years-counterterrorism, development, (JCPOA).
education, health, human rights and climate Which of the above statements is/are
change. correct?
a) 1 only.
b) 2 only.
c) Both 1 and 2.
d) Neither 1 nor 2.

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Practice Question – Prelims Practice Question - Prelims

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding Q2. Consider the following statements with
Right to Information Act, 2005: reference to National Investigation Agency
1. If the information sought under the Act (NIA).
concerns the life or liberty of a person, then 1. It was established after the Kargil war to
the request is disposed within forty-eight gather intelligence throughout India.
hours of the receipt of the request.
2. The Director General of NIA is appointed
2. As per the Act, the information which cannot by President.
be denied to the Parliament or a State Which of the statements given above is/are
Legislature shall not be denied to any
correct?
person.
a) 1 only
Which of the above statements is/are correct? b) 2 only
a) 1 only c) Both 1 and 2
b) 2 only d) Neither 1 nor 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Practice Question - Prelims

Q4. Consider the following statements
about P5+1 countries:
1. P5+1 refers to UNSC’s five permanent
Practice Question – Prelims
member along with Australia.
Q3. Which of the following is not true for
minerals? 2. The joint diplomatic effort between
P5+1 and Iran resulted in the Joint
a) They are naturally occurring substance
b) They have a definite chemical composition Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
c) They are formed in different types of Which of the above statements is/are
geographical environment correct?
d) All minerals are non-metallic
a) 1 only.
b) 2 only.
c) Both 1 and 2.
d) Neither 1 nor 2.

Quiz question – Prelims (30-12-2022)

Q. Who among the following is consulted on the
appointment of the Director of CBI?
1. Prime Minster of India
Practice Prelims
2. Chief Justice of India
Questions - Answers
3. Union Home minister
Q1. Option (c)
4. President of India
Q2. Option (d)
Choose the correct statements using the
Q3. Option (d) codes given below.
Q4. Option (b) a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 4 only
d) 1 and 2 only

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Practice Question – Mains
GS – II
Q. The inability to vote due to internal
migration is one of the prominent
reasons to be addressed to improve
voter turnout and ensure participative
elections. In the lights of the above
statement discuss the recent steps taken
by the Election Commission to address
the less voter turnout due to domestic
migration.
(250 words, 15 marks)
30-12-2022
Mains Practice Question
GS – I/II
Q. India has completed 75 years of
Independence and inter-state border
disputes should be resolved definitely. In
this context, write about how a
permanent solution can be brought
about in regards to inter-state border
dispute.
(150 words, 10 marks)
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