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11th November 2022 (6 Topics)

11th November 2022

QUIZ - 11th November 2022

5 Questions

5 Minutes

Mains Question:

Question: As per Constitution, every constitutional authority should conduct himself or herself in a manner that adheres to the letter and spirit of the Constitution. Critically examine this statement in light of the current disputes going on between the Governor and the State governments.

Question Mapping

  • Subject: Polity & Governance (GS-II)
    • Sub-topic: Important Constitutional Post (Governor)

Approach

The question is analytical in nature.

  • Introduce constitutional position and powers of Governor.
  • Discuss the Important constitutional provisions about the Governor’s role
    • Article 163, Article 164, Article 174, Article 200
  • Discuss the friction points between Governors and State governments
    • Impeding Legislative agenda of the state legislature by withholding or delaying assent
  • No guidelines for exercise of the Governor’s powers
  • Doctrine of pleasure issue
  • Abuse of Power by the Centre
  • Puppet Rulers
  • Biased Ideology
  • Describe the suggestive measures or recommendations
    • Recommendation of National Commission To Review the Working of the Constitution
    • Proposal by Sarkaria Commission, Punchhi Committee Proposal , RajaMannar Committee
    • On Dismissal of State Government under Article 356 (S.R. Bommai Judgement)
    • On Discretionary Powers (Nabam Rebia Judgement)
  • Sum up your answer with a way Forward

Editorials

Context:

The only hope left to restrict global warming to 1.5 degrees, is the act of decarbonizing advanced economies on a war footing.

Climate Catastrophe:
  • The closing window of opportunity: Global warming has already touched 1.1° C, and is expected to rise to 2.8 degrees by the end of this century, which is higher than the window of 1.5° C.
  • Role of Rich Nations: G-20 countries account for over 70 percent of global carbon emissions. Among them, US and China have a crucial role to decide on the fate of humankind.
  • Internal politics of the West: The US did not join the Kyoto Protocol and President Trump took the country out of the Paris Agreement, which it has re-joined under Joe Biden.
What needs to be done?
  • The US must bring down emission levels: The US must bring down its per capita emissions, first to the current European levels and then further.
  • China must meet ‘net zero’ much earlier: China needs to reach net zero much earlier. It can do so, if it acts strategically, across the entire range of renewable energy sectors.
  • Carbon-free electricity systems by 2030: The advanced economies, the US, Europe, China, Japan, and South Korea should ideally aim at achieving carbon-free electricity systems by 2030.
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