WSDP Bulletin (23-03-2022)

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Prelim and Main

1. SOIL HEALTH CARD SCHEME READ MORE
2. KISAN CREDIT CARD SCHEME READ MORE
3. 59,350 farmers get subsidy for cultivation of medicinal plants READ MORE
4. Mandaviya to inaugurate Step-Up to End TB – World TB Day Summit on March 24 READ MORE
5. Every country exceeds new PM2.5 annual limit set by WHO: Report READ MORE
6. New Delhi remains the world capital in air pollution, Swiss survey finds READ MORE
7. Double Membership of Houses READ MORE

Main Exam   

GS Paper- 1

1. Hijab Ban Verdict Ignores Constitutional Values, Favours ‘Right of Society’ Over the Individual READ MORE
2. Why Bhagat Singh still inspires many Indians READ MORE

GS Paper- 2

POLITY AND GOVERNANCE

1. Needed, an Indian Legislative Service: A common service can help strengthen the many legislative bodies in India, from the panchayat level to Parliament READ MORE
2. The weaknesses of corporate governance systems in India READ MORE
3. Digital India dream and arbitrary internet shutdowns can’t go together. Just see the loss READ MORE

SOCIAL ISSUES

1. TB and mental health concerns have to be addressed together – urgently READ MORE

INTERNATIONAL ISSUES

1. A blow to equitable access to essential medicines: The ‘compromise outcome’ at the WTO could see India and South Africa losing their lead theme in the COVID-19 fight READ MORE
2. ICJ has ordered an end to invasion of Ukraine. This matters READ MORE
3. India, US Have Different Priorities READ MORE

GS Paper- 3

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

1. A digital-first ecosystem: The Govt’s initiative, India Stack, has revolutionised fintech sector READ MORE
2. Handle with care: Address risks before introducing CBDC READ MORE
3. E-Commerce Rules Need to Stay True to Scores of Small Retailers and Shopkeepers READ MORE

ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY  

1. Rise in human-wildlife conflict in Kerala due to depletion of forest habitat, changing crop patterns READ MORE  
2. World Water Day: Water management, dead rivers seminal issues in India’s groundwater debate READ MORE
3. Record Heat Waves Sweeping Both Poles of Earth, Climate Scientists Warn of Danger READ MORE
4. World Water Day: Unsustainability of the System Cannot Beget Sustainable Solutions READ MORE

SCIENCE

1. Understanding hypersonic weapons READ MORE

DISASTER MANAGEMENT

1. How climate change is making India’s big dams dangerous READ MORE

GS Paper- 4

ETHICS EXAMPLES AND CASE STUDY

1. Indic climate ethics can address energy poverty READ MORE
2. Dynamic Response READ MORE

Questions for the MAIN exam

1. Discuss the issues involved in the appointment of the Secretary-General to the Houses of the Parliament.
2. ‘Frequent shutdowns adversely impact both Indian economy and society’. In the light of the statement, discuss how government can avoid frequent internet shutdowns and maintain law and order?
3. ‘Effective governance is intertwined with the full realisation of people’s fundamental rights’. Analyse the statement with the appropriate examples.

QUOTATIONS AND CAPTIONS

• Power in defence of freedom is greater than power on behalf of tyranny and oppression.
• When the Indian judiciary bases its verdicts on theological grounds, it risks diluting the Constitution’s written word, which deems fundamental rights as unconditional.
• Protecting and conserving water sources must be a major task to follow. It is important that the least city moves out from its boundaries and rejuvenates its own resources and groundwater for a secured life.
• While the world is concerned about climate change and almost irreversible global warming, the polar region is specifically important owing to their sensitive climatic conditions.
• Secularism is increasingly becoming anathema in India. A few people have taken it upon themselves to deride all religions, apart from their own, on the slightest pretext.
• India could end up without friends in the free world exactly when it needs them most if it does not stand on the right side of history today and now.
• India has to brace for the worst because it is now far more globalised in trade, investment and finance.
• India could be vulnerable in both energy and food, given its political economy compulsions and commitment to supply free food to large populations post-Covid.
• The right to internet access should be treated as a fundamental right. Frequent shutdowns adversely impact both Indian economy and society.
• Effective governance is intertwined with the full realisation of people’s fundamental rights.
• A common legal service can help strengthen the many legislative bodies in India, from the panchayat level to Parliament.

50-WORD TALK

• A common entrance test for central universities seems like the obvious solution to the outrage of 100% cut-offs at colleges. However, it raises questions about equal opportunities to students from across states and the role of board exams. Government should ensure this doesn’t become a repeat of the NEET mess.
• President Biden has complained India alone, among Quad countries, is “somewhat shaky” on sanctioning Russia. He’s right, but India has reasons. High oil prices and economic disruption hurt India disproportionately. But Delhi should be careful not to isolate partners needed to push back against China. It’s not an easy balance.

Things to Remember:

• For prelims-related news try to understand the context of the news and relate with its concepts so that it will be easier for you to answer (or eliminate) from given options.
• Whenever any international place will be in news, you should do map work (marking those areas in maps and also exploring other geographical locations nearby including mountains, rivers, etc. same applies to the national places.)
• For economy-related news (banking, agriculture, etc.) you should focus on terms and how these are related to various economic aspects, for example, if inflation has been mentioned, try to relate with prevailing price rises, shortage of essential supplies, banking rates, etc.
• For main exam-related topics, you should focus on the various dimensions of the given topic, the most important topics which occur frequently and are important from the mains point of view will be covered in ED.
• Try to use the given content in your answer. Regular use of this content will bring more enrichment to your writing.