Civil Services Chronicle August 2022

1 Critical Information Infrastructure

2 World Mental Health Report 2022

3 NITI Aayog’s Report on India’s Booming Gig and Platform Economy

4 Environmental Performance Index 2022

5 14th BRICS Summit

1 Windfall Tax

2 Twin Deficit Problem

3 Strong Dollar and its Implication for India

4 SEBI Panel on Hybrid Securities

5 Surety Bonds

6 BBB revamped into Financial Services Institution Bureau

7 International MSMEs Day

8 EASE 5.0 'Common Reforms Agenda' for PSBs

9 Business Reform Action Plan 2020

10 Dutch Disease

1 Electoral Reforms: EC mulls for One Candidate One Constituency

2 Economic Impact of Select Decisions of the SC and National Green Tribunal

3 Inter-State Council

4 Guidelines for Advertisements 2022

5 National Statistics Day

6 Computerization of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies

1 India and Vietnam to Boost Defence Partnership

2 India-Israel Relations

3 West Seti Hydroelectric Project

4 International North–South Transport Corridor

5 I2U2 Summit

6 48th G7 Summit

7 New Non-permanent Members of UNSC

1 PSLV-C53/DS-EO Mission

2 International Liquid-Mirror Telescope

3 Scientists Detect New Fast Radio Burst

4 Ultra-thin Heteroprotein Films

5 Artificial Photosynthesis

6 Major Breakthrough in Cancer Treatment

7 Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile

1 Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate

2 Climate Change Heating Up Indian Rivers

3 National Air Quality Resource Framework of India

4 Microplastics in Antarctic Snow

5 ‘Ocean Promise’: UNDP’s Blue Economy Vision

1 Yair Lapid

2 T Raja Kumar

3 Pallonji Mistry

4 V. Krishnamurthy

5 Gopi Chand Narang

6 Peter Brook

7 BB Muringla

8 Yael Braun-Pivet

9 Choe Son Hui

10 Avinash Kulkarni

11 Parameswaran Iyer

12 Dinkar Gupta

13 S. S. Mundra

14 Ruchira Kamboj

15 Amandeep Singh Gill

16 AR Rahman

17 Krishna Srinivasan

18 Samant Kumar Goel

19 Tapan Kumar Deka

20 Nitin Gupta

21 Ranjana Prakash Desai

22 N. J. Ojha

23 Sandeep Kumar Gupta

24 K.K. Venugopal

25 Dr. D J Pandian

26 UN Public Service Award

27 National Geoscience Award

28 Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 324

29 Ex RIMPAC

30 Important Days (National/International)

1 India’s Cultural & Traditional Gifts to G7 Leaders

2 Dharohar: National Museum of Customs and GST

3 Pattachitra Painting

4 Deva Snana Purnima

5 Ambubachi Mela

6 Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela

7 Kapilvastu Relics of Buddha

8 Kempegowda: Architect of Bengaluru City

9 Sant Tukaram

1 Juvenile Justice Amendment Act 2021

2 First International Day for Countering Hate Speech

3 Self-Help Groups

4 One Nation One Ration Card

5 National Initiative for Promoting Upskilling of Nirman

Himachal Pradesh

1 First Indian State to Approve a Policy for Drones

Jammu & Kashmir

1 Aapki Zameen Aapki Nigrani

Rajasthan

1 Anchal Abhiyan

Tamil Nadu

1 Ennum Ezhuthum Scheme

2 Pensioner’s Digital Life Certificate

3 Nalaya Thiran Skilling Programme

4 Largest State in Microfinance Loan

Punjab

1 e-Stamp

Andhra Pradesh

1 YSR Yantra Seva Scheme

Kerala

1 MEDISEP Scheme

2 Ramakkalmedu set to become Solar, Wind Energy Hub

Uttarakhand

1 Climate Responsive Rain-fed Farming Project

Gujarat

1 17th ‘Shala Praveshotsav’

Delhi

1 ‘Nanhi Pari’ Program

Arunachal Pradesh

1 Nasha Mukt Changlang

Mizoram

1 E-Daakhil

Meghalaya

1 Best Project Award

Karnataka

1 One Health Pilot Initiative

2 FRUITS App

Athletics

1 Khelo India Youth Games 2021

Cricket

1 Ranji Trophy 2022

1 August 2022 Oneliner Current Affairs From Govt. News Services like PIB, AIR, etc

1 Press Council of India

2 National Tribal Research Institute (NTRI)

3 Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPP)

4 India State Support Program for Road Safety

5 Education Cannot Wait (ECW)

6 Pradhan Mantri Aadi Adarsh Gram Yojana

7 Intensified Diarrhoea Control Fortnight (IDCF)-2022

8 Miao-Choephelling Settlement

9 Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM)

10 200 Years of Mumbai Samachar

11 Kalika Mata Temple

12 Thang-Ta

13 20th Folk Fair

14 Sao Joao Festival

15 Unmesha

16 Jyotirgamaya Festival

17 Economic Calculation Problem

18 Cost Inflation Index (CII)

19 Input Tax Credit

20 Project Bandhan

21 GST Composition Scheme

22 Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)

23 NIRYAT Information Portal

24 Psyche Mission

25 GSAT-24 Satellite

26 Surya Nutan

27 Black Death

28 Ramsay Hunt Syndrome

29 GEMCOVAC-19

30 India Forum for Nature-based Solutions

31 EU’s Nature Restoration Law

32 Global Environment Facility

33 2022 United Nations Ocean Conference

34 Kerala’s Red List of Birds

35 Menar Bird Village

36 Living Lands Charter

37 Juneteenth Day 2022

38 Title IX Law

39 UNSC 1267 Committee

40 e-Emergency X-Misc Visa

1 National Air Sports Policy 2022

2 Indian Railway Innovation Policy

3 Five Years of Goods and Services Tax

4 Geospatial Self Certification Portal

1 National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment Report 2021

2 State of Global Learning Poverty 2022

3 Fourth State Food Safety Index

4 Report on Performance Grading Index for Districts

5 RBI Payment Vision 2025

6 Report of the Regulations Review Authority 2.0

7 Sustainable Development Report 2022

8 Renewables 2022 Global Status Report

9 Global Trends Report 2021

1 Second Phase of Goal Program Launched

Topper's Interview

Pragya - 91thAIR - UPSC Civil Services Examination 2021

Society

General Studies Paper I

1 Hate Crimes

2 Child Marriage in India

3 India’s Care Economy

4 Sexual and Reproductive Health (SHR)

5 Rising Unemployment: Hinders Inclusive Growth

6 Brain Drain

General Studies Mains Questions And Answers

1 “On women’s rights, West takes a backward step and India shows the way”. Describe it in Indian context.

2 Child labour in India is an important social issue. Do you think recent legislation on child labour resolve the issue of child labour in India?

3 Internet of Things (IoT) is one of the fastest emerging technologies across the globe, providing enormous beneficial opportunities for society, industry, and consumers. Describe briefly about Internet of Things and elaborate how IoT based systems will be beneficial for the economy, society and environment of the country?

4 How can advancement in nanotechnology boost defence and space industry?

5 Critically analyse the issue and challenges in interlinking of rivers as a measure to overcome water crisis in India.

6 Ocean acidification is rising across the globe, which is destructing the marine life of coastal ecosystem. Elucidate.

7 What is Geo-thermal heat flux? How does it affect the earth’s surface?

8 Examine the factors influencing spatial variation of rainfall.

9 In light of India State of Forest Report 2021, enumerate the initiatives of the government to improve forest cover of the country.

10 Describe the major outcomes of the 15th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the UN Biodiversity Conference. What are the commitments made by India in this conference?

11 Compare and contrast Sufi and Bhakti movement in India. What were the factors that led to the emergence of Bhakti Movement?

12 Discuss the contribution of Mughal rulers in Indian Paintings heritage.

13 Non-cooperation Movement was the first mass-based political movement under Gandhi. Explain its impact.

14 Discuss the remarkable development in sculpture and bronze works of Chola period.

15 Proper management of borders, which is vital to national security, presents many challenges.Analyse the challenges in border management. Also, discuss the role of technology in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of border operations.

16 Cyber security is an essential element of national security. Discuss.

17 Write a short note on People’s Plan Campaign.

18 Write the objectives of Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 (SBM-U 2.0) and Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0. What are the concerns of these schemes and how to address these concerns?

19 Cooperative and competitive federalism are not incompatible. Discuss?

20 "The Indian Constitution contains elements that ensure its dynamic nature and adaptability to changing circumstances." Analyze critically.

21 What exactly are parliamentary privileges? Write on the factors that necessitate them.

22 Why do you believe the committees are useful for parliamentary work? Discuss the role of the Estimates Committee in this perspective.

23 Any office that exercises discretionary power has a moral obligation to be objective and unbiased. The Governor's powers, on the other hand, are sometimes fraught with debate. Examine.

24 Logistics infrastructure is necessary for economic growth and sustainable development. Discuss this in the light of the newly launched PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan.

25 “Bretton Woods Institutions- World Bank and IMF- need an overhaul”. Comment on this statement.

26 What are the limitations associated with use of conventional fertilizers? How do emerging fertilizer technologies help in transforming agriculture in India?

27 The Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) has potential to boost manufacturing, generate employment, increase exports and reduce imports. However, the PLI scheme is crippled with certain challenges.Discuss.

28 Give a brief account on India’s Independent approach in foreign policy matters.

29 Discuss the several approaches to foreign policy that India can take in light of the shifting global order.

30 How does India act as a net security provider in Indian Ocean Region (IOR)? Explain your answer with respect to India’s neighbourhood anticipations.

31 Do you think Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 has addressed the challenges of corruption in India? Justify.

32 Government servants often keep ‘Benami’ accounts or invest properties in other’s name. Is there any legislation to address such corruption? Analyse critically.

33 Can inner voice or conscience help to solve ethical dilemma in life? Explain

34 The crisis of refugee is rising across the globe due to war, climate change, etc. Explain the ethical principles laid for the protection of refugees.

35 An emotionally intelligent person can be a good administrator. Do you agree with this view? Justify your answer.

36 State few Codes of Conduct as per United Nation Convention against Corruption.

37 Do you think protection of whistleblower is important to remove corruption from an organization? Justify.

38 The institution of ‘Lokayukata’ is five decades old but still not able to address corruption as desired. Do you think it needs overhaul? Suggest some measures.

39 Do you think empowerment of citizen is important for efficient public service delivery?

40 “The class of administrative entrepreneurs – clean,honest and performance-oriented–who should emerge on the Indian scene to make the civil service command the respect of all sections of society” ? Do you agree?

Disaster Management

General Studies Paper III

1 Localisation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Technology Development

General Studies Paper III

1 Lithium-ion Battery

2 Private Players’ Participation in Space

3 AI: Applications and Challenges

4 One Nation One Standard

5 Scientific Social Responsibility SSR

Geography of the World

General Studies Paper I

1 Rising Groundwater Scarcity in the Country

Bio–Diversity And Environment

General Studies Paper III

1 Urbanization: Problems and Solutions

2 Climate Change: Impact on Agriculture

Indian Heritage & Culture

General Studies Paper I

1 Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

2 Contributions of Raja Ram Mohan Roy

3 Industrial Revolution

4 Russian Revolution and its Global Impact

5 How Successful was the Freedom Struggle of 1857

6 Administrative and Judicial Reforms by Lord Cornwallis

Social Justice

General Studies Paper II

1 Manual Scavenging: A Regressive Reality of India

2 Welfare of Vulnerable Sections in India: Significance & Challenges

3 Harnessing India’s Demographic Dividend

4 Bridging the Rural-Urban Digital Divide

Constitution, Polity & Governance

General Studies Paper II

1 Reform in Seventh Schedule

2 Death Penalty

3 Sedition Law (124IPC): Need and Concerns

4 Rights and Duties: Synchronization

Economic Development

General Studies Paper III

1 Fintech Revolution

2 RBI’s Plans and Programmes for Resolution of NPAs

3 Livestock Sector in India: Significance & Challenges

4 Agricultural Subsidies in India: Importance and Issues

5 Recapitalisation of Banks

6 Potential of the Gig Economy in India

7 Microfinance: Importance and Issues

8 Cryptocurrency and Crypto Assets

9 Semiconductor Manufacturing in India: Importance and Challenges

10 Unicorns: Start-up Ecosystem in India

International Relations

General Studies Paper II

1 Global Declaration on Future on Internet

2 Indo-US Partnership

3 AUKUS: Shifting Power Play in the Indo-Pacific

4 Shanghai Cooperation Organization and India

5 India-Israel Relations

6 Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF)

7 Ukraine-Russia Crisis and India

8 India-Central Asia Relations

9 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War

10 Sri Lankan Crisis

11 United Nations Human Rights Council

Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

General Studies Paper IV

1 About Cognitive Dissonance

2 Ethical Corporate Governance in Start-ups

3 Media Ethics

4 Surrogate Advertisement

5 Surrogacy and Allied Issues

6 Mob Justice: Mob Violence and Lynching

7 Corruption

8 Custodial Crimes

9 Indian Ancient Teachings: Utility in Civil Services

10 Human Trafficking

11 Social Intelligence