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Doubt Clearance Thread: UPSC 2021

"When in doubt, observe and ask questions. When certain, observe at length and ask many more questions."

Created this thread as a one stop solution for all members so that all the doubts wherein any conceptual clarification is required can be solved here. 

jack_Sparrow,curious_kidand122 otherslike this
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Any link for Prelims mock test performance spreadsheet ?
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In the Aadhar judgement , the SC went into the question whether certification of aadhar bill as money bill is valid or not. 

However , the Speaker's decision to certify a bill as money bill is final and binding and cannot be questioned in a court of law.  

Is the second statement still valid after Judicial review done by SC?

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After non extension of provision to nominate 2 anglo indians to the lok sabha , has the maximum strength of Lok Sabha reduced from 552 to 550?
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Rewl1said

After non extension of provision to nominate 2 anglo indians to the lok sabha , has the maximum strength of Lok Sabha reduced from 552 to 550?

Yes, i guess it has reduced to 550. Because Constitution never directly mentioned 552 or 550 as maximum strength. In article 81, it only mentions no. of seats for states and UTs. + Read with article 334 that was actually amended by the 104th CAA .. 


UK01,
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Down To Earth's annual issue- State of India’s Environment 2021would be a very good read for CSE 21. You may read it selectively.

https://csestore.cse.org.in/books/state-of-india-s-environment/state-of-india-s-environment-2021.html

They have revealed the index and the introduction to the issue in the link attached.

chamomile,Impavid_Girland1 otherslike this
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Down To Earth's annual issue- State of India’s Environment 2021would be a very good read for CSE 21. You may read it selectively.

https://csestore.cse.org.in/books/state-of-india-s-environment/state-of-india-s-environment-2021.html

They have revealed the index and the introduction to the issue in the link attached.

Just received it a few days back and it surely is a lovely read! 

AzadHindFauz,
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Down To Earth's annual issue- State of India’s Environment 2021would be a very good read for CSE 21. You may read it selectively.

https://csestore.cse.org.in/books/state-of-india-s-environment/state-of-india-s-environment-2021.html

They have revealed the index and the introduction to the issue in the link attached.

Idk why I am not able to download the contents list from the website. Can you please upload it here?

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 download (2).pdf - Introduction

download (1).pdf - Content List


GravityShades,
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Rewl1said

In the Aadhar judgement , the SC went into the question whether certification of aadhar bill as money bill is valid or not. 

However , the Speaker's decision to certify a bill as money bill is final and binding and cannot be questioned in a court of law.  

Is the second statement still valid after Judicial review done by SC?

in practice, SC can review anything on limited grounds: arbitrary, mala fide etc

btw, Aadhar case didn't technically decideon this issue. this was also later acknowledged by Roger Mathew case:

"majoritydictuminK.S. Puttaswamydid not substantially discuss the effect of the word ‘only’ in Article 110(1) and offers little guidance on the repercussions of a finding when some of the provisions of an enactment passed as a “Money Bill” do not conform to Article 110(1)(a) to (g).” 

[every judgment has ratio (ruling) & dicta (stuff said in passing)]

Joeyisthebest,
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Q.

Any of the languages mentioned in the 8th schedule can be used for transacting business in the Parliament ?

True or False 

Explain ?

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Rewl1said

In the Aadhar judgement , the SC went into the question whether certification of aadhar bill as money bill is valid or not. 

However , the Speaker's decision to certify a bill as money bill is final and binding and cannot be questioned in a court of law.  

Is the second statement still valid after Judicial review done by SC?


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Q.

Any of the languages mentioned in the 8th schedule can be used for transacting business in the Parliament ?

True or False 

Explain ?

TheOfficial Languages Act, 1963provides for English and Hindi as the official languages for the transaction of business in Parliament. This is supported by certain provisions in theRules of Procedure of the LS and the RS. Any petition for the conduct of any business shall be either in Hindi or in English. However, the rules also allow a petition in any other Indian language provided it is accompanied by a translation either in Hindi or in English.

Moreover,Article 120allows an MP who is unable to express himself/herself in either Hindi or English to, with the permission of the Speaker/Chairperson, address the House in their mother tongue.


Let's come back to question now-Can any of the languages mentioned in the 8th schedule be used for the transaction of business of Parliament?

Yes, but not without Hindi or English being used in some form.

ArchAngel96,UK01
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can someone pls explain in detail the SARFAESI act ? how it works ? like how the ARC are actually functioning.
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Who increases number of judges in High Courts? Is it the President? 
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Experienced friends here, do you recommend any sectional prelims tests of a particular coaching?

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@Archand Yes. Article 216 explains it well. Quoting the relevant bit below.

'192A. Constitution of High Courts. Every High Court shall consist of a Chief Justice and such other judges as the President may from time to time deem it necessary to appoint:

Provided that the judges so appointed shall at no time exceed in number such maximum as the President may, from time to time, by order fix in relation to that Court.


UK01,Archand
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@Archand Yes. Article 216 explains it well. Quoting the relevant bit below.

'192A. Constitution of High Courts. Every High Court shall consist of a Chief Justice and such other judges as the President may from time to time deem it necessary to appoint:

Provided that the judges so appointed shall at no time exceed in number such maximum as the President may, from time to time, by order fix in relation to that Court.


Thank you :)

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