WSDP Bulletin (25-08-2022)

(Newspapers, PIB and other important sources)

Prelim and Main

1. Explained | What is ‘tomato flu’ and why has the Centre issued an advisory for it? READ MORE
2. The Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2022 READ MORE
3. Idol Wing submits papers to retrieve six stolen Chola-era idols from U.S. READ MORE
4. Expand food security coverage to benefit more needy persons, SC tells Centre READ MORE
5. Supreme Court to hear plea in open court today to review PMLA verdict READ MORE
6. Corporate bond outstanding soars four-fold to Rs 40.2 lakh crore in a decade READ MORE
7. IMF team to holds talks with crisis-hit Sri Lanka on debt restructuring READ MORE
8. Anang Tal lake declared monument of national importance READ MORE
9. ‘Gray blanket’ over Australia: Genetics may have aided European rabbit invasion of continent in 1859, says study READ MORE

Main Exam

GS Paper- 1

1. The death of Inder Meghwal: While there are doubts over how the boy died, it is a fact that untouchability is practised in the villages of Rajasthan READ MORE  
2. Water of India: Poor rainfall in east is a reminder on conserving a scarce resource by changing cropping patterns READ MORE
3. Have cyclones in monsoon become the new ‘normal’? READ MORE

 GS Paper- 2

POLITY AND GOVERNANCE

1. Keep it simple: Any mandatory linking of Aadhaarto the voter ID is problematic READ MORE
2. Shaping rights jurisprudence READ MORE
3. Democracy needs Govt, Opposition to be strong READ MORE

SOCIAL ISSUES

1. Holistic approach for education revamp READ MORE

INTERNATIONAL ISSUES

1. Heading the G20 and New Delhi’s choices: With geopolitical currents redefining geo-economics, India needs to be ready to emerge as the chief global diplomat READ MORE
2. India’s key role in 21st century non-alignment READ MORE

GS Paper- 3

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

1. Making out a case for the other UBI in India: There are good reasons why Universal Basic Insurance is a better proposition than Universal Basic Income READ MORE
2. GenNext reforms needed in power sector READ MORE
3. Tread carefully on privatisation of banks READ MORE
4. Chips for growth: Creating a base for semiconductors will be challenging READ MORE

ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY

1. `Let big cats roar in far away jungles of India READ MORE
2. India: Climate Pledges Aim Low but National Policies Are Ambitious – That Matters READ MORE

GS Paper- 4

ETHICS EXAMPLES AND CASE STUDY

1. Universe is not run by God, it’s on autopilot READ MORE
2. Lower self, higher self READ MORE
3. How empathy can improve care for HIV patients and reduce the stigma READ MORE

Questions for the MAIN exam

1. ‘Integration of education for sustainable development (ESD) into teaching and learning can help in the realization of quality education, which is critical to fulfilling many of the sustainable development goals (SDGs)’. Analyse the statement in the light of NEP 2020.
2. ‘With geopolitical currents redefining geo-economics, India needs to be ready to emerge as the chief global diplomat’. Comment on the statement in the light of recent development in international diplomacy.
3. How far do you agree with this view that Universal Basic Insurance is a better proposition than Universal Basic Income and India should focus on Universal Basic Insurance? Justify your view.

QUOTATIONS AND CAPTIONS

• Equal rights for all, special rights for none.
• With geopolitical currents redefining geo-economics, India needs to be ready to emerge as the chief global diplomat.
• Integration of education for sustainable development (ESD) into teaching and learning can help in the realization of quality education, which is critical to fulfilling many of the sustainable development goals (SDGs).
• Holistic education is the only way to bring about a lasting change, in fact it is the only way that can change the world for the better.
• While there are doubts over how the boy died, it is a fact that untouchability is practised in the villages of Rajasthan.
• Proposed amendments to the electricity law will lower entry barriers in distribution. The sector needs infusion of private capital.
• As Covid-19, the climate crisis, and Russia’s war in Ukraine exacerbate inequities in the world order, there is a strategic relevance for India to be a leader of developing nations in their quest for equity and autonomy.
• To address emerging management challenges of man-wildlife conflict, a strong conflict response system needs to be placed in the areas.

50 WORD TALK

• The public sector banks have consistently allocated a larger share of their lending to agriculture and industry. They have earnestly taken up the challenge of successfully conducting agricultural lending. They have also played a key role in financing infrastructure, a government priority, whose expansion alone can enable growth.
• The Nepal Army is mostly trained and equipped by India. The Indian Army helped it in containing Maoist insurgency. The bilateral group on security cooperation was set up in its aftermath. New Delhi must treat Kathmandu with respect and not repeat the old mistake of taking Nepal for granted. The most worrying consequence of the Agnipath scheme could be the weakening of the ‘diplomatic bridge’ between Nepal and India.

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 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.