WSDP Bulletin (04-02-2022)

(Newspapers, PIB and other important sources)

Prelim and Main

1. Definition under State of Forest Report READ MORE
2. FLOOD MANAGEMENT SCHEME READ MORE
3. Chandrayaan-3 set for August launch READ MORE
4. Indian diplomats to boycott Beijing Winter Olympics READ MORE
5. Asteroid Sharing Earth’s Orbit Discovered – Could It Help Future Space Missions? READ MORE
6. New Research on Ring-Shaped Molecules Advances Clean Energy Solutions READ MORE
7. Explained: How NASA plans to retire International Space Station by late 2030 READ MORE

Main Exam    

GS Paper- 1

1. National afforestation programmes to improve the forest cover READ MORE
2. India needs to check population growth READ MORE
3. India’s compensatory afforestation push is cutting off Adivasi women from forests and livelihoods READ MORE

GS Paper- 2

POLITY AND GOVERNANCE

1. A disjointed response: Regulatory clarity on crypto assets should have accompanied the tax on traders’ profits READ MORE
2. How to step clear of the IAS quagmire READ MORE

GS Paper- 3

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

1. Need to boost labour income and consumption expenditure READ MORE
2. Fiscal management during a pandemic READ MORE
3. Digital rupee: Can help India make the most of virtual finance ecosystem READ MORE
4. Does Economic Inequality Matter? Indian policymakers must know markets cannot solve all problems. Without state intervention, India cannot reduce inequality, poverty or malnourishment. READ MORE

ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY  

1. Why India values wetland conservation READ MORE
2. Biodiversity Act: Do recent changes consider climate concerns, commitments? READ MORE

GS Paper- 4

ETHICS EXAMPLES AND CASE STUDY

1. SCHEME FOR GOOD SAMARITAN READ MORE
2. Uncover the inner strength to overcome problems READ MORE
3. For today’s India, lessons from Gandhi READ MORE

Questions for the MAIN exam

1. ‘It is imperative to make national population control laws for the unity and integrity of the entire country and implement these equally’. Analyse the statement.
2. “A combination of a distorted tax regime, declining social sector expenditure and unbridled privatisation policy have deepened inequality in India” Comment.

QUOTATIONS AND CAPTIONS

• A vote is like a rifle: Its usefulness depends upon the character of the user.
• Indian policymakers must know markets cannot solve all problems. Without state intervention, India cannot reduce inequality, poverty, or malnourishment.
• Regulatory clarity on crypto assets should have accompanied the tax on traders’ profits.
• There is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution. The direction of consolidation rather than a specific quantified path in an unprecedented time is the most appropriate consideration.
• We will uncover the inner strength to overcome our difficulties and stay happy and peaceful despite the turmoil surrounding us.
• The Government of India accords high significance to wetlands conservation and seeks to mainstream its full range of values at all levels of developmental planning and decision-making.
• Making the most of the virtual finance ecosystem can bring Indian economy closer to the $5-trillion dream.
• The Govt should begin by replacing those who are in non-bureaucratic assignments, with people of appropriate professional qualifications.
• The forest restoration drive is affecting the communities that rely on firewood and other natural products they gather and sell.

50-WORD TALK

• India rejected calls to boycott the Winter Olympics in China. China has responded with an event where a PLA officer injured in Galwan carried the Olympic torch. India hoped to overcome the toxic nationalism caused by the clash. Beijing seems determined never to miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity.

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.