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ANALY S I S

The Hindu News Analysis – 15th January 2020 – Shankar IAS Academy

S. Page Number*
News Articles
No C B T D H
1 CRZ rules eased for ‘Blue Flag’ beaches 9 9 7

1, 1,
2 SC rejects curative pleas of 2 Nirbhaya death row convicts 1, 12
12 10

3 ASER flags poor learning outcomes in rural schools 1 12 1

4 ‘Underage children in school at a disadvantage’ 12 - 10

5 Chalk and cheese in private vs. government schools (Editorial) 10 10 8

6 Theological thicket (Editorial) 10 10 8

1, 1,
7 Kerala govt. challenges CAA in SC 1, 12
12 10

8 Practice cum Revision - MCQs @end of the video

Civilspedia Team - Shankar IAS Academy *C – Chennai; B – Bengaluru; D – Delhi ; H – Hyderabad; T – Thiruvananthapuram;

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1. Shivrajpur (Devbhumi Dwarka, Gujarat),

2. Bhogave (Sindhudurg, Maharashtra),
3. Ghoghla (Diu, Daman and Diu),
4. Miramar (Panjim, Goa),
5. Kasarkod (Karwar, Karnataka),
6. Padubidri (Udpi, Karnataka),
7. Kappad (Kozhikode, Kerala),
8. Eden (Puducherry),
9. Mahabalipuram (Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu),
10. Rushikonda (Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh),
11. Golden (Puri, Odisha), and
12. Radhanagar (Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar).
13. Bangaram beach (Lakshadweep).

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Practice Question – Prelims

Q. Consider the following statements with
reference to the “Blue Flag Certification”.
1. It is awarded to beaches only.
2. India is among the countries in the South
Asia and South East Asia which has been
granted the certification.
3. The Miramar Beach of Goa got the first
certification in India.
Which among the above statements is/are
correct?
a) None of the above
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
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1. It has to be established by the petitioner – genuine

violation of principles of natural justice.
2. Specifically stated in the petition that the grounds
mentioned had been taken in the petition and it was
dismissed by circulation.
3. Shall be certified by a senior advocate.
4. Circulated to the three senior most judges and judges
who passed the impugned judgment.
5. No time limit.
6. If majority of the judges agree that the matter needs
hearing, then it would be sent to the same bench.
7. Exemplary costs could be imposed by the court to the
petitioner if his plea lacks merit.

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Practice Question – Prelims

Q. Consider the following statements.
A Curative Petition –
1. Is filed by an aggrieved person requesting the Supreme Court
to reconsider its judgement by showing gross miscarriage of
justice and violation of principles of natural justice.
2. Cannot be filed after final verdict of Supreme Court.
3. Allows for reappreciation of evidence.
4. Can be filed after dismissal of review petition.
Which among the above statements is/are incorrect?
a) 1 only
b) 1, 2 and 3
c) 2 and 3
d) 1 and 4
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Practice Question – Mains

GS – II
Q. Comparing children from private school with
children from government school and
anganwadis, is not fair. Examine the above
statement with respect to the findings of ‘ASER
(Annual Status of Education Report) 2019 Early
Years’ report. [10 marks, 150 words]

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Practice Question – Prelims

Q. The original jurisdiction of the Supreme
Court as per the article 131 deals with
any dispute
a) Between the Government of India and
one or more States;
b) Between the Government of India and
any State or States on one side and
one or more States on the other;
c) Between two or more States.
d) All the above

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Practice Question – Prelims

Q1. Consider the following statements.
A Curative Petition –
1. Is filed by an aggrieved person requesting the Supreme Court
to reconsider its judgement by showing gross miscarriage of
justice and violation of principles of natural justice.
2. Cannot be filed after final verdict of Supreme Court.
3. Allows for reappreciation of evidence.
4. Can be filed after dismissal of review petition.
Which among the above statements is/are incorrect?
a) 1 only
b) 1, 2 and 3
c) 2 and 3
d) 1 and 4
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Practice Question – Prelims

Q2. Consider the following statements with
reference to the “Blue Flag Certification”.
1. It is awarded to beaches only.
2. India is among the countries in the South
Asia and South East Asia which has been
granted the certification.
3. The Miramar Beach of Goa got the first
certification in India.
Which among the above statements is/are
correct?
a) None of the above
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
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Practice Question – UPSC Prelims

Q3. The original jurisdiction of the Supreme
Court as per the article 131 deals with
any dispute
a) Between the Government of India
and one or more States;
b) Between the Government of India
and any State or States on one side
and one or more States on the
other;
c) Between two or more States.
d) All the above

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Practice Question – Mains

GS – II
Q. Comparing children from private school with
children from government school and
anganwadis, is not fair. Examine the above
statement with respect to the findings of ‘ASER
(Annual Status of Education Report) 2019 Early
Years’ report. [10 marks, 150 words]

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Practice Questions
Answers
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1. Option – ‘c’
2. Option – ‘a’
3. Option – ‘d’

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