Civil Services Chronicle August 2023

1 World's Largest Grain Storage Plan in Cooperative Sector

2 Global Gender Gap Report 2023

3 Fostering Effective Energy Transition 2023 Report

4 Bonn Climate Change Conference

5 Nano Fertilizers: Revolutionizing Indian Agriculture

1 Open Market Sale Scheme

2 Government imposes Ceiling on Wheat Stocks

3 Multi-cap Mutual Fund

4 Public Issue of Shares

5 Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act, 2005

6 First Loss Default Guarantee

7 Compromise Settlement

8 Trade Receivables Discounting System

9 Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2023-24 (Series I)

10 Gas-based Economy

11 SAGAR SAMRIDDHI

12 India: 2nd Largest Producer of Crude Steel in the World

1 Governor's Power to Dismiss the Ministers

2 Renouncement of Indian Citizenship

3 National Company Law Appellate Tribunal

4 Commission of Railway Safety

5 First-ever National Training Conclave

6 Right to Change Name

7 National Institutional Ranking Framework

1 First Round Table Joint Meeting between India and New Zealand

2 5th India-Philippines Joint Commission on Bilateral Cooperation

3 2nd Meeting of India-Tanzania Joint Defence Cooperation Committee

4 India-U.S. Defense Acceleration Ecosystem

5 India-US Deals

6 Strategic Partnership Agreement between India and Egypt

7 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit

8 WTO Trade Disputes between India and US

1 New Study on Pulsars

2 Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope

3 Electrolyzing Seawater for Hydrogen Generation

4 New Technology for Textile Wastewater Treatment

5 AI-Driven Discovery of Abaucin

6 High Frequency Radio Communications

7 X-ray of a Single Atom

1 Melting of Glaciers in Hindu Kush Himalayas

2 UN High Seas Treaty

3 National Working Plan Code-2023

4 GoI-UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework

5 New Global Financing Pact Summit

1 Women 20 Summit 2023

2 V Anantharaman

3 Mamidanna Satya Ratna Sri Ramachandra Rao

4 Nusrat Chowdhury

5 Ravi Sinha

6 Aarti Holla-Maini

7 Hasmukh Adhia

8 Aalok Kumar

9 Swaminathan Janakiraman

10 Muthamizh Selvi

11 Atul Verma

12 John Goodenough

13 Sylvester da Cunha

14 Gitanjali Aiyar

15 Aamir Raza Hussain

16 Silvio Berlusconi

17 Ably D’Cruz

18 Important Days

19 Nagorno-Karabakh

20 Guinea-Bissau (Capital: Bissau)

21 Belize (Capital: Belmopan)

22 Ex Khaan Quest 2023

23 Ex Ekuverin

24 World Meteorological Organization

25 Shanghai Cooperation Organization

26 Indian Economic Trade Organization

27 G20 SAI Summit

28 First Hindu-American Summit in US

29 8th Global Pharmaceutical Quality Summit 2023

30 Olympic Order

31 National Water Awards

32 Governor of the Year

33 Green Apple Awards

34 Grand Order of the Chain of Yellow Star

1 Ten Principal Upanishads

2 GI Tag to Products in Uttar Pradesh

3 Bagh Print

4 Kharchi Puja

5 Raja Parba

6 Palkhi Festival

7 Yakshagana

8 Nehru Memorial Museum and Library

9 Rani Durgavati

10 Natural Arch

11 Malcha Mahal

1 UNDP and DAY-NULM for Women Entrepreneurs

2 Meira Paibis

3 Horizontal Reservation for Transgender Community

Madhya Pradesh

1 CM Learn and Earn Scheme

2 National Yoga Olympiad

Uttar Pradesh

1 Nand Baba Milk Mission Scheme

2 Reform Homes

Delhi

1 Food Truck Policy

Uttarakhand

1 First Dettol Climate Resilient School

Karnataka

1 Brand Bengaluru

2 Shakti Scheme for Women

3 Anna Bhagya Scheme

Kerala

1 Kerala Fibre Optical Network (KFON)

Maharashtra

1 ‘Aai’: Gender-inclusive Tourism Policy

2 Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Yojana

Arunachal Pradesh

1 Arunpol App

Haryana

1 Pension to Padma Awardees

Telangana

1 Medha Rail Coach Factory

Assam

1 Assam’s First Underwater Tunnel

1 Sagar Samajik Sahayyog

2 UTPRERAK

3 Digital Publisher Content Grievances Council (DPCGC)

4 Julley Ladakh (Hello Ladakh)

5 Dani-Pani Initiative

6 Capacity Building Commission(CBC)

7 Electoral Bonds (EBs)

8 Mahila Samman Savings Certificate

9 Girl Child Empowerment Mission (GeM) 2023

10 Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK)

11 Helen Keller Day

12 Divya Kala Mela 2023

13 National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC)

14 JATAN Virtual Museum Builder Software

15 Heliopolis Memorial

16 World's Largest Ramayan Temple

17 National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC)

18 Liaquat-Nehru Pact

19 Puri Rath Yatra

20 Purana Qila

21 Kalaignar Pen Monument

22 Implied Volatility

23 Hawkish Pause

24 Greedflation

25 ANTARDRISHTI

26 Project Kuber

27 Dugdh Sankalan Sathi App

28 National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID)

29 Star Rating for Coal and Lignite Mines

30 CHAMPIONS 2.0 Portal

31 PM KISAN App

32 NOC Approval for New Drug and Inoculation System (NANDI) Portal

33 SEBI Complaints Redress System (SCORES)

34 Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)

35 Hyperspectral Remote Sensing Technology

36 Neurotech Devices

37 Cholederm

38 Dimethyl Ether (DME)-fueled Engine

39 Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA)

40 Declining Wild Orchids

41 One Health Approach

42 Protosterol Biota

43 Leptospirosis

44 Heliopolis Memorial

45 Artemis Accords

46 Atlantic Declaration

47 India's Commitment to UN Peacekeeping

48 NATO Plus Five

49 Wagner Rebellion

1 India’s Seafood Exports

1 Drugs and Clinical Trial (Amendment) Rules, 2023

2 National Research Foundation

3 BIS License Mandatory for 24 Footwear Products

4 17th Indian Cooperative Congress

5 PM-PRANAM Scheme

6 Exploration of Coal and Lignite Scheme

7 Mission on Advanced and High-Impact Research

8 Unnat Takniki Pradarshan Kendra

9 Draft Green Credit Programme Implementation Rules 2023

10 National Energy Data: Survey and Analysis 2021-22 Report

1 WHO Report on 'Har Ghar Jal' Program

2 India-Africa Partnership: Achievements, Challenges and Roadmap 2030

1 Special Scheme to Support Minor Rape Victims

2 National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission

3 Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

4 Skill Impact Bond

History of India and The World

General Studies Paper I

1 Traditional Medicine

2 Traditional Indian Textiles

3 Vaikom Satyagraha (Completed 100 Years)

4 Dravidian Movement

5 Tipu Sultan: Legacy and Controversies

Indian Heritage & Culture

General Studies Paper I

1 Role of Culture in Indian Tourism

2 Indian Martial Arts

General Studies Mains Questions And Answers

1 Linguistic diversity proved to be a source of social and political conflict after independence. Discuss. Has the formation of linguistic states strengthened unity in India?

2 From establishing supremacy over trade to the collection of land revenue, there was a clear time frame between the British economic policies. Explain.

3 Mangroves protect life and property during natural calamities like cyclones and they act as a biodiversity hotspot. In this context, explain the importance of mangroves in coastal ecosystems and examine the reasons for their decline.

4 The Indian monsoon has historical and cultural significance in the traditions and customs of the people of India. Explain this statement with suitable examples.

5 ‘In the past decades, education and economic modernization have changed the direction of social change in the Indian society’. Discuss.

6 Although the Indian parliamentary system is based on the Westminster model, there are many notable differences between the Indian and the British Parliament. Explain.

7 Simultaneous elections for the Centre and the States will help the Indian polity focus on policy matters. Discuss.

8 India's criminal justice system needs a complete overhaul. Discuss the recommendations of the Malimath Committee in this regard.

9 India’s chairmanship of the G20 provides an opportunity to share the views and aspirations of the countries of the Global South. Discuss the challenges in engaging with the Global South in this regard.

10 Explain the characteristics of cooperatives in India and their importance in rural development with examples.

11 Critically examine the role of Foreign Direct Investment in Indian economy and its impact on various sectors.

12 India's Public Distribution System is facing several challenges. Discuss the necessary reforms being taken by the Central and State Governments in this regard.

13 Precise geospatial data play an important role in socio-economic development and security. In this regard, explain the concerns related to the National Geospatial Policy (NGP)-2022 by outlining its aims and objectives.

14 Mentioning the causes of human-wildlife conflicts in India, suggest suitable measures to minimize it.

15 Throw light on the problems faced by the Indian Police. Also suggest ways to solve these problems.

16 “The discretionary powers vested in the public authorities are probably the biggest source of unethical practices.” Discuss. To what extent is the Code of Conduct helpful in preventing unethical practices?

17 “Emotional intelligence is essential for effective leadership”. Explain the given statement with reference to the role of emotional intelligence in leadership.

18 Discuss the ethical dilemmas arising out of giving more priority to economic development than environmental protection.

19 “A man without ethics is a wild beast loosed upon this world.” Albert Camus.

20 New ethical concerns have arisen due to the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in decision making process. Discuss.

Bio–Diversity And Environment

General Studies Paper III

1 Groundwater Management

2 Western Disturbance and Erratic Rainfall

3 Urban Heat Islands

4 La Nina and Indian Climate

5 Climate Resilient Agriculture (CRA)

6 India’s Semiconductor Ecosystem

7 India’s Bioeconomy Potential

8 Anti-Microbial Resistance: Global Health Threat

9 India’s Private Sectors’ Role in Space Sector

10 Geospatial Technology: Application and Challenges

11 Future of Hydrogen in India

12 Conservation of Coastal Ecosystem

13 Wetland Conservation

14 Mission LiFE

15 Mangrove Conservation

16 Renewable Energy: India’s Ambitions & Increasing Footprint

17 Waste Management and Industrial Development

18 Sustainable Land Management

19 Climate Finance: An Indian Perspective

20 Agroforestry

21 Role of Technology in Law Enforcement

22 Digital Connectivity Infrastructure

23 Cyber Security in India

Economic Development

General Studies Paper III

1 Importance of Cooperatives in India

2 National Data Governance Policy: Issues and Advantages

3 India’s Logistics Challenges

4 Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)

5 Land Monetisation (National Land Monetisation Corporation Set Up)

6 Startup Ecosystem (Nurturing Innovation and Startups in the Country)

7 Tourism in India

8 Holistic development of Horticulture in the country

9 India’s Digital Payment Landscape

10 Healthcare Infrastructure

11 Reform in Multi-Lateral Institutions

12 Methanol Economy

13 Millets Revolution

14 Fintech in India

15 Fertilizer Industry in India

16 Role of Metaverse in India’s E-governance

17 UPI: Jewel amongst India’s Fintech Innovation

Social Justice

General Studies Paper II

1 Minorities in India: Challenges and Safeguards

2 Women in Panchayat: Challenges and Opportunities

3 Same Sex Marriage: Social Challenges and Individual Justice

4 NGOs/CSOs in Governance

5 ​Gender Sensitization

6 Universalization of PDS

7 Maternal & Neo-natal Care

8 Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)

9 Self-Help Group: Role in India’s Socio-Economic Development

10 Abortion Laws in India

11 Rural Sanitation Coverage

12 Cooperatives in India: Challenges and Solutions

13 Local to Global: Promotion of Tribal Products

14 Reinvigorating Sports in Rural Areas

15 Preventive Healthcare in India

Society

General Studies Paper I

1 Social Consequences of Urbanization

2 Nationalism vs. Regionalism

Constitution, Polity & Governance

General Studies Paper II

1 Delegated Legislation

2 Judicial Infrastructure in India

3 District Judiciary in India: Challenges and Importance

Geography of the World

General Studies Paper I

1 River Water Dispute in India: Problems and Solutions

International Relations

General Studies Paper II

1 G20 Presidency and India: Scope & Advantages

2 India and the Global South

3 India’s Indo-Pacific Engagements

4 Indian Diaspora in Indian Development

5 Global Supply Chain Resilience

6 India and South Asia: Challenges and Scope in 21st Century

7 India’s Ambition in Central Asia

8 India-SCO: Challenges and Opportunities (India as the Chair of SCO in 2023)

Disaster Management

General Studies Paper III

1 Disaster Risk Reduction

2 Disaster Induced Displacement (DID)

Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

General Studies Paper IV

1 AI Ethics in Healthcare

2 Social Media and Civil Servants