Topics to be covered from Hindu Paper dated on Thursday November 29th
Topic
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Page No.
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UPA resigns itself to FDI vote
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1
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France or Mittal, who will blink first?
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1
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Cashing in on schemes for poor
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10
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For a watershed moment
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11
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Why Kolar gold mine never became a repository
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17
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Seas rising 60% faster than UN forecast
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17
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Why certain zones are prone to railway accidents
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17
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Animals and bigger in colder climates
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17
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How bacteria avert the ‘tragedy of the commons’
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17
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Citizenship laws in force
The Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939: A law meant to provide for the registration of foreigners in India.
· The Registration of Foreigners Rules, 1992: Issued in suppression of the Resgistration of Foreigners rules 1939, rules made under the 1939 Act.
· The Foreigners Act, 1946: An Act to confer upon the central government certain powers in respect of foreigners.
· The Foreigners Order, 1948: An Order made under Section 3 of the 1946 Act for power in grant permission to depart from India.
· The Foreigners (Tribunals) Orders, 1964: An Order made under Section 3 of the 1946 Act to committee tribunals to determine if a person is a foreigner.
· The Passport (Entry into India) Act 1920: An Act to take powers to require passports of persons entering India.
· The Passport (Entry into India) Rules, 1950: Rules made under the 1920 Act.
· The Passport Act, 1967: An Act to provide for the issuance of passports and travel documents to regulate depature from India.
· The Citizenship Act, 1955: An Act to provide for the acquisition and determination of Indian citizenship.
· The Citizenship Rules, 2009: Rules made under the Citizenship Act 1955.
Godji Temple
Godji Temple is situated in the Payadhuni Pydhoric area of Mumbai. This Jain temple celebrated the 200th year of its inception in 2012. Godji is one of the 1008 names of Parshvanath, the 23rd Tirthankar of Jan religion.
The temple was established in Payadhuni in Vikram Sanval 1868 (1812 AD). It has been renovated recently with marble. The temple has 226 visible pillars, 16 chambers of worship, 155 idols of precious metals and 83 marble idols. The circular dome in centre stands tall without any support. They idol of Parshvanath in the temple is a major source of attraction. It is believed that the toughest challenges of life can be resolved by offering prayers to Bhagavan Parshvanath at the Godji temple.
The temple also has a vast library of ancient and modern literature in several languages which include handwritten manuscripts, literature in ancient languages like Sanskrit, Ardhamagadhi, Prakaut.
Genetical modified crops
Genetically modified crops (or biotech crops) are plants whose DNA has been modified using genetic engineering techniques. The plant is generated in a laboratory by altering its genetc makeup by adding one or more genies to its genome.
In support
ª No documented adverse effects. Only claims, no study.
ª European Union studied GM crops for 10 years, says they are safe.
ª Food demand increase.
The counterview
ª GM crops have created super words in Chennai America, their heartland.
ª Entire gene pool, native varietics will get contaminated.
ª 10 year review of Bt cotton has been unfavourable.
Maize yield comparison
ª Current hybrids 18 quintal acre
ª New hybrids being demonstrated in Punjab 30 quental acre
ª GM maize in US 40 quintal acre
Tadoba reserve
In an encouraging development, 65 tigers have been found to be inhabiting areas in and around the ‘Tadoba Andhari tiger Reserve (TATR).
There are at least 65 tigers in the area, excluding the 20 odd cubs sighted in the area, which is quite encouraging. The figure has been reached after the tiger monitoring exercise held in the reseve between 1 April and 31 May 2012, during which the movements of felines in various parts under the TATR were monitored by as many as 94 camera traps.
Questions
1.Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs inaugurated the 7th Heads of Indian Missions (HoMs) conference on 17 September. The conference is organized by the M/o Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA) every year to discuss the issues related to protection and welfare of Overseas Indian workers. Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs announced revised Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF) scheme, which includes:
1.Assistance towards boarding expenses per head by HOMs is enhanced from 15 to 30 days.
2.Payment of penalties in respect of Indian nationals for illegal stay in the host country where prima facie the worker is not at fault.
3.Providing support to local Overseas Indian Associations to establish Overseas Indian Community Centres in countries that have populations of Overseas Indians exceeding 2,00,000.
4.Providing support to start and run Overseas Indian Community-based student welfare centres in Countries that have more than 20,000 Indian students' presence.
Which of the above sentence/sentences is/are true revised Scheme?
(a)1, 2 and 3(b)2, 3 and 4
(c)1, 3 and 4(d)1, 2 and 4
2.India on 18 September 2012 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in New Delhi, to establish an institutional framework for their ongoing cooperation in the field of election management and administration. What is the name of this country?
(a)Egypt(b)South Africa
(c)Turkey(d)Afghanistan
3.Consider the following sentences regarding UIDAI's Iris Authentication proof of concept.
1.The UIDAI has successfully conducted the proof of concept Iris authentication study in Mandya district of Karnataka.
2.The study brought out the high accuracy levels (above 99.2%) achieved by iris authentication.
The correct sentence/sentences is/are
(a)Only 1(b)Only 2
(c)1 and 2(d)None of these
4.Scientists have developed a new cutting edge technique which automatically permits one computer in a virtual network to monitor another for intrusions, viruses or malware that cause malfunction. It sends computer data to a world outside its home, and bridges the gap between computer hardware and software systems. What is the nickname of this technique?
(a)Space Marker(b)Data travel
(c)Space travel(d)Space Soft
5.Consider the following sentence/sentences about spoof Ig Nobel award.
1.Two Japanese researchers won the spoof Ig Nobel acoustic prize for developing the SpeechJammer, a device that confuses and stifles a person speaking by sending the speaker a delayed recording of their own voice.
2.The science humor magazine Annals of Improbable Research gives in 10 categories as a parody of the Nobel Prizes, was held at Harvard University's Sanders Theatre.
3.It was the Fifth straight year for an Ig Nobel prize to go to Japanese recipients.
The correct sentence is/are:
(a)1 and 2(b)2 and 3
(c)1 and 3(d)None of the above
