PIB Policy Dossier: ओडिशा ने मोटे अनाज आधारित कृषि परिवर्तन के लिए एक राष्ट्रीय रोडमैप तैयार किया
Autonomous verified briefing of government policy notifications, Cabinet decisions, and high-yield Prelims MCQs for 2026-11-10.
Executive Summary
⚡ Today's Prelims Practice Quiz
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
With reference to the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR), consider the following statements: 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. 2. It provides support for integrated rehabilitation models that include medical treatment, psychological counselling, yoga, and vocational empowerment. 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
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
The National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) is implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to provide crucial support for substance abuse rehabilitation. District De-Addiction Centres (DDACs) under this plan use integrated rehabilitation models combining medical treatment, psychological counselling, yoga, and support for financial self-reliance to successfully reintegrate individuals into society.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
With reference to the Constitution (122nd Amendment) Bill, 2014 relating to the Goods and Services Tax (GST), consider the following statements: 1. It grants concurrent powers to Parliament and state legislatures to levy GST, encompassing Central GST (CGST) and State GST (SGST). 2. As a Constitution Amendment Bill affecting legislative and taxation powers, it requires a special majority in Parliament and ratification by at least 50% of the state legislatures. 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
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
The Constitution (122nd Amendment) Bill, 2014 amends the Constitution to grant concurrent powers to both Parliament and state legislatures to levy GST (comprising CGST, SGST, and IGST). Furthermore, because it amends provisions relating to federal taxation powers, it requires both a special majority in Parliament and ratification by at least half of the state legislatures under Article 368 of the Constitution. Therefore, both statements are correct.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
With reference to the regulatory powers of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) over co-operative banks, consider the following statements regarding the supersession of a bank's Board of Directors: 1. The RBI can supersede the Board of Directors of a co-operative bank under the provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. 2. This power is exercised specifically under Section 36AAA read with Section 56 of the said Act. 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
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
The Reserve Bank of India possesses the statutory authority to supersede the Board of Directors of a banking company or a co-operative bank (read with Section 56) in the public interest and due to poor governance standards. This action is carried out under Section 36AAA of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. Since both statements correctly identify the statutory basis for such actions, both 1 and 2 are correct.