WSDP Bulletin (12-06-2023)

(Newspapers, PIB and other important sources)

Prelim and Main

1. Power trading: Govt asks regulator CERC to begin process for coupling power exchanges READ MORE  
2. How does the rail interlocking system work? READ MORE
3. Nord Stream sabotage probe turns to clues inside Poland: report READ MORE
4. In defence of the annoying fruit fly  READ MORE
5. Centre to complete 3D digitisation of museums by year-end READ MORE
6. Sudan: Disastrous situation fuels ethnic conflict READ MORE
7. What’s inside EU migration deal, and what lies ahead READ MORE
8. Mizoram’s Chite Lui River is crying for help READ MORE
9. Cyclones could’ve been a rarity in the Arabian Sea historically; but not storms, say historians READ MORE
10. End of kala azar near but let’s not cheer yet READ MORE

Main Exam

GS Paper- 1

1. Keep a close eye on monsoon’s progress READ MORE  
2. Monsoon makes a delayed date with Kerala but in time for North East India; Cyclone Biparjoy intensifies READ MORE
3. Unity and Disunity READ MORE
4.  Cholas may not be in NCERT textbooks but love for Tamil, faith in Shiva will keep them alive READ MORE
5. How technology can help India’s urban centres become disabled friendly READ MORE
6. How social inequality across religions is hampering quest for an inclusive India READ MORE

GS Paper- 2

POLITY AND GOVERNANCE

1. Governors cannot indefinitely hold back Bills: If an elected government cannot legislate, it could lead to a breakdown of parliamentary democracy READ MORE  
2. The misinformation armageddon: How artificial intelligence could undermine democracies READ MORE

SOCIAL ISSUES AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

1. Amplify the subject of adolescent girl nutrition READ MORE

INTERNATIONAL ISSUES

1. Global implications of Erdogan’s historic win READ MORE
2. Indo-US ties amid neo-mercantilism: PM Modi’s priority should be to minimise the scope for a US-China conflict READ MORE
3. US Sees India as an Increasingly Weaker Player in South Asia READ MORE
4. Asia-Pacific is Where China-Russia ‘No Limits’ Partnership Will be put to Test READ MORE
5. India needs to de-hyphenate China to improve ties with neighbours READ MORE

GS Paper- 3

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

1. Miles to go: The economy is better poised but still needs deft steering, mindful reforms READ MORE
2. Discom losses need urgent systemic fixes READ MORE
3. India can be a global skill capital READ MORE
4. E-commerce policy conundrum READ MORE

ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY

1. Are we even serious about conserving nature? READ MORE
2. Give a green touch to product development READ MORE

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

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

SECURITY

1. India needs cutting-edge technology to counter China 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. Why not turn false ego into positive ego? READ MORE
2. Emotional Express READ MORE
3. Seek God’s help to make things work READ MORE

Questions for the MAIN exam

1. India-Nepal ties have been viewed primarily from a political lens but time has come 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

• We can make market forces work better for the poor if we can develop a more creative capitalism.
• The de-hyphenation dogma continues to haunt New Delhi even when it has been freed of the same in relation to Western views viz neighbourhood equations in the subcontinent.
• To survive the AI era, democracies will have to come up with institutions and alliances to counter this misinformation armageddon.
• Enviornment considerations can provide a sustainable future for all. It is not only a responsible but also a promising opportunity.
• The use of skill-building activities in conjunction with a stronger push for empowerment, which includes the provision of economic opportunities, gender sensitization, as well as financial and social aid, may be able to increase this number.
• 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.

50-WORD TALK

• It is the great resilience and tolerance of the Indian people that has contributed to the unity amidst fascinating diversity. It is the spirit of togetherness and tolerance, mostly conspicuous by its absence in the European land mass, which has bound together the Indian people of diverse regions and culture while extreme individualism and separatism have marked the evolution of European nationalism.
• India has realised that despite numerous rounds of talks at the political and military levels, there is no abatement of China’s aggression and hostility, which, in fact, have increased in the past six months. India has to develop closer ties with the US to secure political support, new investments, markets, supply chains and technologies for critical industries and build its indigenous defence industry.

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.