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What is the primary reason for providing lateral entry into civil services?
What is the primary reason for providing lateral entry into civil services?
- To reduce the number of civil service examinations
- To favor applicants with political connections
- To bring subject-specific expertise into administration (correct)
- To ensure job security for existing officials
Who currently chairs the Public Accounts Committee (PAC)?
Who currently chairs the Public Accounts Committee (PAC)?
- The Prime Minister
- The Minister of Finance
- An officer appointed by the UPSC
- K. C. Venugopal (correct)
What is the maximum tenure for lateral entrants contracted to the government?
What is the maximum tenure for lateral entrants contracted to the government?
- 4 years
- Indefinite
- 5 years (correct)
- 3 years
What was the main purpose of creating five new districts in Ladakh?
What was the main purpose of creating five new districts in Ladakh?
What significant legislation was passed in West Bengal on September 3, 2024?
What significant legislation was passed in West Bengal on September 3, 2024?
What feature characterizes the new flag unveiled by President Draupadi Murmu?
What feature characterizes the new flag unveiled by President Draupadi Murmu?
What is the newly established minimum marriageable age for women in Himachal Pradesh?
What is the newly established minimum marriageable age for women in Himachal Pradesh?
What are the new districts created in Ladakh?
What are the new districts created in Ladakh?
What penalty does the Aparajita Bill propose for convicts of rape if the victim dies?
What penalty does the Aparajita Bill propose for convicts of rape if the victim dies?
What caused the UPSC to cancel its advertisement for lateral entry into civil services?
What caused the UPSC to cancel its advertisement for lateral entry into civil services?
Flashcards
Lateral Entry
Lateral Entry
A process where individuals from outside the government are directly appointed to middle or senior positions in governmental organizations.
Aim of Lateral Entry
Aim of Lateral Entry
The objective of lateral entry is to bring in specialists and fresh perspectives to government administration.
Public Accounts Committee (PAC)
Public Accounts Committee (PAC)
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) examines government expenditure to ensure accountability and transparency.
PAC Chairmanship
PAC Chairmanship
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New Districts in Ladakh
New Districts in Ladakh
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Aparajita Bill
Aparajita Bill
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Marriageable Age in Himachal Pradesh
Marriageable Age in Himachal Pradesh
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Supreme Court's New Emblem
Supreme Court's New Emblem
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Supreme Court's Amrit Jubilee
Supreme Court's Amrit Jubilee
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Aparajita Bill's Purpose
Aparajita Bill's Purpose
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Study Notes
Current Affairs: 1st September to 30th September 2024
- UPSC cancelled advertisement for 45 lateral entry positions in various fields after criticism.
- Aim of creating new districts is to bring benefits and services to remote areas.
- Five new districts (Zanskar, Dras, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang) created in Ladakh.
- President Draupadi Murmu unveiled new flag and emblem on Supreme Court's 75th anniversary.
- The flag features the Ashoka Chakra and the Supreme Court building.
- Prime Minister released a commemorative postage stamp.
- West Bengal Assembly passed the Aparajita Woman and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendments) Bill 2024, aiming for a safe environment for women and children.
- The Bill introduces death penalty for rape causing victim's death or vegetative state.
- Himachal Pradesh Assembly passed a bill raising the minimum marriageable age for women to 21.
- Establishment of new Parliamentary Committees for 2024-25.
- Public Accounts Committee (PAC) oversees government expenditure.
- K. C. Venugopal (senior Congress leader) is PAC chairman.
- Five new districts in Ladakh, bringing the total to 7 in the Union Territory.
- Ladakh is the largest and least populated Union Territory.
Political and Constitutional
- Lateral entry refers to appointments of persons from outside government to mid-level/senior posts.
- Lateral entrants are usually appointed on contract, extendable for up to 5 years.
- This recruitment aims to bring in subject-specific expertise and fresh perspectives.
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Test your knowledge of significant events that occurred in September 2024. From government legislation to new district formations, this quiz covers it all. Stay updated on the latest happenings that affect society and policy.
