WSDP Bulletin (14-01-2023)

(Newspapers, PIB and other important sources)

Prelim and Main

1. V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar sparks debate with remarks on Basic Structure of Constitution; what is it? READ MORE  
2. 13th Ministerial-level meeting of the India-United States Trade Policy Forum (TPF) in Washington, DC READ MORE
3. First time in India, FSSAI notifies comprehensive regulatory standards for Basmati Rice; Will be enforced from 1st August, 2023 READ MORE
4. Under Constitution, law declared by the Supreme Court is binding on all READ MORE
5. Notification of minorities | Centre submits views of 24 States to Supreme Court READ MORE
6. 80% shortfall of specialist doctors in CHCs: Health Ministry report READ MORE
7. Clean Ganga? 29 sewage treatment plants in UP not complying with standards, shows report READ MORE

Main Exam

GS Paper- 1

1. Oceans Had Hottest Year on Record in 2022. And It Is Only Going To Get Worse. READ MORE
2. Case in Supreme Court: Can an underage Muslim girl marry after attaining puberty? READ MORE
3. Old poison scheme: GoI must build a consensus against old pension system READ MORE

GS Paper- 2

POLITY AND GOVERNANCE

1. Bound supremacy: On Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s remarks and the basic structure doctrine READ MORE
2. As V-P Dhankhar criticises Basic Structure, recalling what BJP margdarshak L K Advani once wrote: ‘One of law’s greatest ever triumphs’ READ MORE
3. LG versus CM READ MORE
4. Governance Model READ MORE
5. Democracy not synonymous with `reasonable nexus’ or `good intentions’ READ MORE
6. Governor vs govt not new in India but Constitution doesn’t guarantee a solution READ MORE
7. Who Controls Delhi’s Civil Servants? Supreme Court Sets Out to Decide READ MORE

SOCIAL ISSUES

1. Nariman Point can be repositioned as an education hub for foreign universities READ MORE

INTERNATIONAL ISSUES

1. BIMSTEC and the fate of multilateralism READ MORE
2. Analysing the current Chinese discourse on India READ MORE
3. India is the voice of the global south READ MORE

GS Paper- 3

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

1. Punjab can sow seeds of a millet revolution READ MORE
2. Stop demonising demonetization READ MORE
3. India’s green GDP is improving, but govt faces tough choices to ensure environmental protection READ MORE

ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY

1. Why Amendments to the Wild Life Act Are Scheduled To Fail

TECHNOLOGY

1. AI CAN HELP FIGHT FOOD CRISIS READ MORE

SECURITY

1. Three reasons why govt is apprehensive of a National Security Strategy document for India READ MORE

GS Paper- 4

ETHICS EXAMPLES AND CASE STUDY

1. Concern for Nature READ MORE
2. Public servants can be found guilty of graft on circumstantial proof: Supreme Court READ MORE
3. Approach truth directly, not via intermediaries READ MORE
4. Swami Vivekananda: true icon for youths READ MORE

Questions for the MAIN exam

1. ‘The main purpose of the basic structure doctrine is to ensure that some fundamental features of the Constitution are not legislated out of existence’. Examine.
2. Despite being a grouping that has members from what is frequently referred to as the least integrated region in the world, BIMSTEC continues to show intent. Critically analyse.  

QUOTATIONS AND CAPTIONS

• I am by nature a dealer in words, and words are the most powerful drug known to humanity.
• The Chinese side is of the opinion that the real conflict between China and India is not at the LAC but on the development front.
• Despite being a grouping that has members from what is frequently referred to as the least integrated region in the world, BIMSTEC continues to show intent.
• A flawed process led to erroneous policy which is counterproductive and which resulted in not only damage to democracy but to huge adverse impact on the public, especially the poor. The process by which a policy is arrived at, also determines the outcomes.
• Two features about the post of the Governor are important to note when considering the relations between his office and the respective elected government.
• Sinking of Joshimath has provoked larger concerns about the environment. And though India’s green record is better, govt must heed environmental warnings, prioritise water conservation.
• ‘Minimum government and maximum governance’ is an idea implying that government will be efficient, and that a smaller bureaucracy with more trained and skilled people will be more effective than a large and untrained one.
• The main purpose of the doctrine is to ensure that some fundamental features of the Constitution are not legislated out of existence.

50-WORD TALK

• Bombay HC’s sharp words against CBI for flouting criminal procedural law in arresting Chanda Kochhar is a reminder to probe agencies to desist from arbitrary detentions and arrests. Investigations mustn’t become a tool for harassment. Judiciary guarding personal liberty is laudable. It must punish investigators showing wanton disregard for it.
• Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi is showing an uncanny penchant for controversies. Proclaiming himself Tamizhaga governor, dropping state emblem from Pongal invitations and changing government-approved assembly speech were unwarranted and provocative. Raj Bhawans in non-NDA-ruled states have made a charade of PM Modi’s cooperative federalism talks. Blame is on him.

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.