As you know, Kerala PSC has completely changed the question pattern as a whole, especially for Degree level exams. The old method of preparation is not at all a smart idea to crack the upcoming PSC exams. Before the retirement of the old PSC chairman, he has brought certain amendments in the method of conducting the exams. According to the PSC latest updates, they said, “some of the selected exams under the commission will be conducted in a descriptive manner”. As the exam is getting tougher as equivalent to a UPSC Civil Service Exam, the candidates must be vigilant and prepared for the forthcoming exams.

1. The theme for 2023 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos meeting is?

WEF stands for World Economic Forum (Headquarters- Geneva, Switzerland) which was founded in the year 1971. It is the International Organization for Public Private Cooperation. The theme for 2023 WEF is “Cooperation in a Fragmented World”.

2. Often seen in news, ‘wolf warrior’ diplomacy is connected with what?

According to CNN in Hong Kong, “Wolf Warrior” is a new brand of negotiation taking hold in Beijing and its leading draftsmen have a befittingly ferocious nickname to match their belligerent style- they are known as the “Wolf Warriors”. It is also the title of a much celebrated series of Patriotic-Swashbuckler films.

3. The term ‘Pineapple Express’, recently seen in news is related to what?

Pineapple Express is also known as “Atmospheric Rivers” which was triggered in California and other parts of the West Coast. It is a common atmospheric marvel that resembles a conveyor belt for moisture.

4. The Supreme Court’s case of ‘Ram Kripal vs State of Madhya Pradesh’, recently in news is related to……………

In Ram Kripal vs State of Madhya Pradesh, the Supreme Court of India demarcated “modesty”. Here, the suspect disputed that he should not be held shamefaced of a rape offence under section 375 of IPC, as he was blameworthy of outraging a woman’s modesty. The Indian Supreme Court held that the core of a woman’s modesty is her sex, old or young, brainy or moron, asleep or awake; a woman owns a modesty capable of being outraged.

6. The Kihoto Hollohan vs Zachillhu case is related to what?

In Kihoto Hollohan case, statutory challenge to anti-defection law was resolved. Main interrogation before the Supreme Court was whether authoritative role given to Speaker despoiled doctrine of basic structure. Through this case, the voluntary powers of Speakers were dared, citing reasonable probability of favouritism.

7. Mid-Atlantic Ridge is an example for……………

It’s a constructive plate boundary located in Atlantic Ocean. It is also a part of the longest mountain range across the globe. This was first deduced in the year 1853 by Matthew Fontaine Maury. This is an example of Divergent plate boundary.

8.Speaker of the Lok Sabha is the chairman of which of the following committees?

There are four major committees in general. It includes Committee on Agriculture, Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers, Committee on Coal and Steel, Committee on Commerce.

9. Which of the following Acts provided for the right to ask questions and discuss the budget?

The powers of the legislative councils were increased under Indian Council Act of 1892.The associates could now confer the budget without right to vote on it. Another fact is that they were forbidden to ask supplementary questions.

The questions given above are just a few examples. Rather than following a self-study strategy, it is better to find a PSC coaching centre near you or else start preparing online. This will definitely help you to study in a systematic approach. In depth knowledge in SCERT textbooks, NCERT textbooks, Current Affairs, General Knowledge etc. is obligatory if you are planning to initiate your PSC preparation.