WSDP Bulletin (10-06-2023)

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Prelim and Main

1. Govt. to further clarify 20% tax collection at source on overseas spends before July 1 kick-off READ MORE  
2. Russia to deploy nuclear weapons in Belarus in July READ MORE
3. Piped potable water across India will avert 4,00,000 diarrhoea deaths, finds WHO READ MORE
4. Arunachal anti-poaching camp destroyed by mob READ MORE
5. Dramatic warming in Pacific Ocean, El Niño returns after 7 years, declares NOAA READ MORE
6. Why RBI has opted for status quo, how continued pause in rate hikes affects your loan EMIs READ MORE
7. What is the ‘onset’ of the monsoon, and why the delayed onset is not necessarily bad news READ MORE
8. What is Cyclone Biparjoy and how was it named? READ MORE
9. Many provinces experiencing highest emissions since 2003: Scientist monitoring Canadian wildfires READ MORE

 Main Exam

GS Paper- 1

1. Where Are World’s Water Stresses? READ MORE
2. Return of El Nino: Extreme Weather Warnings Issued Worldwide READ MORE
3. Experts Explain | Demographic dividend and unemployment problems in India, China READ MORE

GS Paper- 2

POLITY AND GOVERNANCE

1. Menaka Guruswamy writes: Why AI must be regulated READ MORE  
2. Gutting the Powers of an Elected Government: The ordinance shows the dismal view of the ruling party towards opposition-led state governments. READ MORE

SOCIAL ISSUES AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

1. Collective power: How trafficking survivors come together to hold the govt accountable READ MORE

INTERNATIONAL ISSUES

1. A pragmatic approach, for better India-Nepal ties READ MORE
2. India’s approach to G20 presidency is extension of its domestic focus on progress and development READ MORE
3. To better India-Nepal ties, focus on implementation READ MORE
4. India is helping bring the world together READ MORE

GS Paper- 3

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

1. Unwavering focus: On the Monetary Policy Committee’s approach to policy READ MORE
2. The irony of Indian farming is the fear of a bumper crop and the apathy of a penny-pinching govt READ MORE
3. India’s long-term OPEC+ headache READ MORE
4. Sustainable development: Evolution of a kind READ MORE

ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY

1. Climate action plan and Indian cities READ MORE

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. Plug R&D gaps to make the most of US cooperation READ MORE

DISASTER MANAGEMENT

1. A Disaster That Was Waiting to Happen: Averting accidents on the overloaded railway networks is easier said than done. READ MORE

GS Paper- 4

ETHICS EXAMPLES AND CASE STUDY

1. Break The Corruption Chain READ MORE
2. For grace, come to god with empty hands READ MORE
3. The voice of non-violence READ MORE

Questions for the MAIN exam

1. India-Nepal ties have been viewed primarily from a political lens but time has came when the economic aspects of relation should be emphasized. Comment.
2. At a time when multiple crises of global magnitude affect us all, India’s approach of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam gives a way to the world to move forward. Discuss.

QUOTATIONS AND CAPTIONS

• Agriculture is our wisest pursuit, because it will contribute most to real wealth, good morals and happiness.
• The commission’s report on the sedition law is neither unbiased nor does it protect human rights.
• When communities themselves engage in building social accountability and demand their rights, policymakers and governments are compelled to listen. This has been observed for trafficking survivors as well.
• While the constitutional imagination of a federal polity with the balance of power in favour of the union was an institutional arrangement, what one sees in most of the cases of federal disputes is not a marker of institutional misarrangement but a case of party dominance.
• The central government ordinance on Delhi shows the dismal view of the ruling party towards opposition-led state governments.
• To successfully implement Agenda 2030, a fresh perspective is required, whereby the economic and social facets of the SDGs are conceptualised as integral components.
• Around the world, significant issues are negatively impacting water security. While the situation appears dire, cooperation initiatives show some signs of relief.
• In the true spirit of ‘Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam’, India is trying to bring about a world order which is just, equitable and mutually respectful to all.
• India’s vision for the world has always been that of ‘Vasudaiv Kutumbakam’. It has been a culture on the soil of India that considers everyone equal and wants the welfare of everyone.
• India-Nepal ties have, for the most part, been viewed primarily from a political lens. Prachanda’s visit has instead emphasised the economic aspects of the relationship, thus steering the relationship back to normal waters after a stormy interlude.
• The balance between technological gains and the harmful effect of the technology is a policy debate that will challenge governance all over the world.
• At a time when multiple crises of global magnitude affect us all, the importance of keeping Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’s sentiment alive has never been more critical.
• A corrupt government servant and a citizen have one thing in common – overwhelmed by greed they both bypass their conscience first before bypassing the laws of the land.
• We as a civil society should understand one thing very clearly there is no magic wand to root out corruption. However, what we need urgently is a dedicated strategy to rebuild the conscience of the country.

50-WORD TALK

• The government’s indication of regulatory guardrails against the misuse of AI holds promise. Global AI leaders have cautioned against the risk of it becoming superintelligent. India should work with world leaders, industry and help shape best practices. It’s also important to be vigilant to any possible erosion of personal liberties.
• India is facing a burgeoning epidemic of lifestyle diseases — an estimate that 101 million people are diabetic is only one such indicator. It’s high time we aggressively develop a culture of fitness. Diabetes is a very expensive disease for the middle class. We are paying for our unhealthy habits.
• A declaration that an order made by a Court of Law is void is normally a part of the judicial function. Legislature cannot declare that a decision given by the Court is not binding or is of no effect. It can change the basis on which a decision is given by the Court, but it cannot review and set at naught such a decision.

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.