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  WOMEN IN JUDICIARY Strength of women in the judiciary Subordinate courts        35.1%  (e.g.Guj, Goa) High courts                 13.2%  (e.g. Telangana, Sikkim) Supreme court            12.5% 5 out of 11 women judges were appointed Supreme Court judges in the last 3 years. They constitute 15% of total advocates in the country. Need of Women in Judiciary 1 .Inclusive judiciary -half population of the country, their participation bcm vital. 2 .Diversification -their experience makes gender perspective imp. 3.Enhances public trust . 4 .Role models for the younger generation. 5 .Empathetic approach-  For cases related to sexual violence, matrimonial disputes, bail matter etc. Causes of poor representation 1.Patriarchy in society - Hostile environment in courtrooms, like lack of respect in the bar n unfriendly environment in the courtroom. 2.Household responsibility - Bc...

 Q.When poverty is transmitted to our generation it becomes a culture. Elucidate.[Sec-A/8M/125W/2022] Ans). The Culture of Poverty is defined as people in poverty developing certain habits that cause their families to remain in poverty over generations. Oscar Lewis explains how people develop a stagnant mindset of values and culture that they remain poor and this poverty will pass it down from generation to generation. Ex.-Nigeria      For example, despite low income , younger citizens often question their parents' choices to have such large families. In many poor families mothers and grandmothers gave birth several times, despite a lack of affordability.           Pervasive feelings of helplessness, dependency, marginality, and powerlessness characterize this culture. We can break this culture by improving health, educating them and maintaining the minimum standard of living  by launching various government schemes like MNREGA, ...

  HISTORY PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTION  2023 2023-------ANCIENT (8)----------MEDIEVAL(7)------MODERN(10)=TOTAL 25 Qs ANCIENT (Total-7Qs) Q.1.Milind Panho is in the form of a dialogue between King Milind and a Buddhist Saint. The concerned saint was - (a) Nagarjuna       (b) Nagasena     (c)Kumaril Bhatt    (d) Nagbhatt Answer-b Q. 2. Which officer was known as Baghdugha during the Vedic administration? (a)  the chief officer of the gambling department      (b) the Revenue collector    (c)  Messenger   (d) the chief officer of the forest Answer-b Q. 3. With reference to the invaders in ancient India which one of the following is the correct chronological order? (a) Sakas-Kushans-Greeeks       (b)Greeeks-Sakas-Kushans    (c)Sakas-Greeeks-Kushans   (d)Greeeks-Kushans-Sakas Answer-b Q.4.Eastern boundary of Harappan culture is indicated by which of the fo...

  Uttar Pradesh Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (UPPCS) Mains Exam Syllabus  General Studies - IV 1. Ethics and Human Interface:  Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human action, dimensions of ethics, ethics in private and public relationships. Human Values-lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators, role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values. 2. Attitude:  Content, structure, function, its influence and relation with thought and behavior, moral and political attitudes, social influence and persuasion. 3. Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and nonpartisanship, objectivity, dedication to public services, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections. Emotional Intelligence- concept and dimensions, its utility and application in administration and governance. 4. Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers fr...

  Uttar Pradesh Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (UPPCS) Mains Exam Syllabus  General Studies - III 1- Economic planning in India, objectives and achievements. Role of NITI Aayog, Pursuit of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's). 2- Issues of Poverty, Unemployment, Social justice and inclusive growth. 3- Components of Government Budgets and Financial System. 4- Major Crops, Different types of irrigation and irrigation systems, storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce, e-technology in the aid of farmers. 5- Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices, Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, Limitations, revamping, issues of buffer stocks and food security, Technology missions in agriculture. 6- Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management. 7- Land reforms in India since independence. 8- Effects of liberal...

  Uttar Pradesh Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (UPPCS) Mains Exam Syllabus COMPULSORY SUBJECTS of UPPCS/ PCS Mains Syllabus General Hindi 150 marks Essay 150 marks General Studies (First Paper) 200 marks General Studies (Second Paper) 200 marks General Studies (Third Paper) 200 marks General Studies (Fourth Paper) 200 marks General Studies (Fifth Paper) 200 marks General Studies (Sixth Paper) 200 marks General Studies - I 1- History of Indian Culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 2- Modern Indian history (from A.D.1757 to A.D. 1947): Significant events, personalities, and issues, etc. 3- The Freedom Struggle- its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country. 4- And, Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country (till 1965A.D.) 5- Also, History of the world will include events from 18 century to the middle of the 20 century such...

Q. Analyse the reasons for the increasing frequency of cyclones in the Arabian Sea. How is climate change impacting tropical cyclones? Ans . Tropical cyclones are  among the  strongest and most destructive weather events . These cyclones emerged over warm seas and winds of up to 90 miles per hour [119 km/hr] with heavy rainfall.         Climate change is affecting India's east and west coast patterns by 2050[1]. The frequency of storms changes significantly in the Arabian Sea compared to the Bay of Bengal two decades ago.                                        Figure 1. Cyclones in the Arabian Sea Comparison between cyclones frequency in Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal -                                           Source: Lok ...