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KPSC KAS 2015 Preliminary Exam Paper- 1 (Questions & Solutions)

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Click Here for the the question paper:  Questions and Answers: 1.  Match the Name of the Shifting Cultivation (List I) with the Country (List II) : List I (Name of the Shifting Cultivation) List II (Country) A Huma/Ladang I Brazil B Milpa II Vietnam C Ray III Central America D Roca IV Indonesia          Select the code for the correct answer from the options given below:                   A       B     C     D           (1)    IV     III    II      I          (2)    IV     III     I      II          (3)    III     IV    II      I          (4)    III     IV     I      II Answer: Option (1) Explanation: Shifting Cultivation or Jhum Cultivation is a form of agricultural practice in which a plot of land  is cleared of vegetation and cultivated for few years and the
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KPSC KAS 2017-18 Preliminary Exam Paper- 1 (Questions & Solutions)

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Click Here for the question paper Questions and Answers: 1. Match List-I with List-II: List I List I 1 Stamp duties and duties on medical I Duties levied by the union government but collected and appropriated by the state 2 Duties on succession to property other than agriculture land II Taxes levied and collected by the Union but assigned to the state 3 Taxes on income other than corporation tax and taxes on agricultural income III Taxes levied and collected by the Union and distributed between the Union and the states 4 Excise duties on items other than medical and toilet preparation IV Taxes levied and collected by the Union but which may be distributed between the Union and the States   Choose the correct answer from the options given below :         A      B       C     D (1) 
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The Supreme Court's Landmark Decision: Striking Down Electoral Bonds

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This Post is based on the article  " The clear message in the Court’s ‘no’ to electoral bonds "  Which is Published in the The Hindu on 17th February 2024.  Introduction: The Supreme Court of India, in its ruling on February 15, 2024, has made a significant decision by striking down the electoral bonds scheme .  This move highlights the crucial need for transparency in democracy, particularly concerning campaign funding. Transparency Restored The electoral bonds scheme was criticised for its opacity, leaving voters unaware of who funded political parties and the amounts involved.  Transparency in campaign funding, a cornerstone of leading democracies, has been reinstated by the Court's decision. Limits on Corporate Funding The Court's judgment addresses legal issues, including the removal of limits on corporate funding, which can lead to undue influence on the government.  By reinstating these limits, the Court aims to prevent the potential misuse of funds for politi
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