Civil Services Chronicle July 2022

1 Draft National Data Governance Framework Policy

2 Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity

3 Direct Seeding of Rice

4 Lancet Report on Pollution and Health

5 The Global Report on Food Crises 2022

1 System of Rice Intensification

2 Breed-Wise Report of Livestock and Poultry

3 RBI Releases Annual Report 2021-22

4 Infrastructure Development in North East India

5 Infrastructure Investment Trusts

6 Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana

7 Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Program

8 Metal Industry: Current Outlook and Future Trends

9 National Startup Advisory Council

1 Delimitation Commission Notifies New J&K Assembly Constituencies

2 Grievance Appellate Committee

3 Place of Worship Act 1991

4 Guidelines for Safety Assessment of Genome Edited Plants 2022

5 Article 142 of the Constitution

6 Tribunals Subordinate to High Courts: Supreme Court

7 Transit Anticipatory Bail

1 India-US Investment Incentive Agreement

2 Quad Leaders’ Summit

3 India and Japan to Boost Bilateral Cooperation

4 India and Senegal Sign Three MoUs

5 Second Global COVID-19 Summit

6 SCO RATS Meeting

1 EHT Reveals First Image of Sagittarius A*

2 InSight Mars Lander Detects Largest Marsquake

3 ISRO Successfully Tests HS200 Solid Rocket Booster

4 New Insight into Evolution of Galaxies

5 Indigenous Potential mRNA Vaccine against COVID

6 New Biomaterial Helps Heal Wounds

7 W Boson Measurement Challenges the Standard Model

8 Project WARDEC

1 WMO’s Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update

2 The State of the World’s Birds

3 XV World Forestry Congress

4 Sela Macaque: A New Species of Primate

5 Fostering Effective Energy Transition 2022

6 India Joins First Movers Coalition

1 Captain Abhilasha Barak

2 Rajiv Kumar

3 S L Thaosen

4 Yoon Suk-yeol

5 Katalin Novak

6 Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

7 Elisabeth Borne

8 Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

9 Jose Ramos-Horta

10 Dr. Manik Saha

11 Justice Pradip Mohanty

12 Suresh Bhai Kotak

13 Rajesh Gera

14 Anwar Hussain Shaik

15 Devendra Kumar Sharma

16 Naveen Srivastava

17 A. R. Dave

18 Natarajan Sundar

19 Ranjana Desai

20 Pandit Shivkumar Sharma

21 Pandit Bhajan Sopori

22 Anjalai Ponnusamy Ammal

23 Bhagirath Prasad Tripathi

24 International Booker Prize 2022

25 Other Awards

26 Indigenous Warships ‘Surat’ & ‘Udaygiri’ Launched

27 INS Surat: A Project 15B Destroyer

28 INS Udaygiri: A Project 17A Frigate

29 EX Bongosagar

30 Important Days

1 Cultural Significance of India’s Gifts to Quad Partners

2 Kanheri Caves

3 Vadnagar’s Link with Buddhism

4 Amitabha Buddha Sculptures

5 International Museum Day

6 Bhojshala Dispute

7 New Archaeological Findings at Rakhigarhi

8 Iron Excavation in Tamil Nadu

9 Sree Narayana Guru

1 Surrogacy

2 Community Forest Resource Rights

3 Residential Education For Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas

4 Eklavya Model Residential School

5 Multi Hazard Vulnerabilities in Jaipur: UN Habitat

Haryana

1 e-Adhigam Scheme

2 Chaara-Bijaee Yojana

3 Vehicle Movement Tracking System Mobile App

Telangana

1 India’s First-Ever Kind of Flow Chemistry Technology Hub

2 Nethanna Bima Scheme

Gujarat

1 SRESTHA-G Project

Uttar Pradesh

1 Sambhav Portal

Maharashtra

1 Jivhala Scheme

Odisha

1 India’s First Olympic Values Education launched in Odisha

2 Odisha to Host India’s First Tribal Health Observatory

Rajasthan

1 Rajasthan Turns Out as the First 10 GW Solar State

2 Revised Criteria for IG Shehri Rozgar Guarantee Yojana

Uttarakhand

1 Uttarakhand to Roll out Drone in Healthcare 2022

Chhattisgarh

1 Mukhyamantri Mitaan Yojana

Punjab

1 Lok Milni Scheme

Badminton

1 Tomas Cup & Uber Cup 2022

2 The Champions

3 Uber Cup 2022

Hockey

1 Asia Cup Hockey 2022

Tennis

1 French Open 2022

2 Major Titles

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

1 Scheme of Medical Certification of Cause of Death (MCCD)

2 ‘Ayurveda Aahara’ Products

3 Indus Waters Treaty

4 Statehood Day of Goa

5 Masked Aadhar

6 Utkarsh Samaroh

7 Har Ghar Dastak Campaign

8 Padhe Bharat Campaign

9 National Creche Scheme(NCS)

10 PM Shri Schools

11 Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS)

12 Caste-based Census

13 Shirui Lily Festival

14 Puri Heritage Corridor Project

15 Madras Music Academy

16 Sharing Economy

17 Passive Funds

18 Storage Gain

19 BP Kanungo Committee

20 Foreign Investment Facilitation Portal

21 Indian Gas Exchange (IGX)

22 Paper Import Monitoring System (PIMS)

23 Buffalopox

24 BioRRAP

25 Retinoblastoma

26 Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

27 Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN)

28 Money Spiders

29 Himalayan Bird Count

30 Urban Heat Island

31 Ramgarh Vishdhari Sanctuary

32 Pantanal Wetland

33 International Migration Review Forum

34 Intersolar Europe 2022

1 Jal Jeevan Mission

2 Cabinet Approves Amendments to the National Policy on Biofuels 2018

3 Wheat Crisis: India’s Ban on Wheat Export

1 Progress from NFHS-4 (2015-16) to NFHS-5 (2019-21)

2 The State of Inequality in India Report

3 Fostering Effective Energy Transition 2022

4 The State of the Global Climate 2021

5 Worldwide Governance Indicators

Topper's Interview

Mr. YASHU KHURANA - 76thAIR - Madhya Pradesh Judicial Services Examination - 2019

Essays

1 Changing Contours of India’s Foreign Policy: Imperatives & Implications

Society

1 Criminalization of Marital Rape

General Studies Paper I

1 Elderly Care in India

2 Feminization of Agriculture

General Studies Mains Questions And Answers

1 Discuss the objectives of population control measures and point out the measures taken by India to control population and its issues.

2 Flood Plain Zoning has been recognized as an effective non-structural measure for flood management. Explain

3 India has paid heavy human and economic cost because of hydro-meteorological calamities in the last four years. What are the reasons behind that? Suggest some mitigation and adaptation measures?

4 Extreme heat waves are on the rise in Indian sub-continent and have significant socio-economic impact. Explain its cause and suggest some measures to adapt and mitigate.

5 “Indian subcontinent exhibit imprints of varied geological processes through ages and is a storehouse of interesting geological features”. In the light of this statement can it be said, India has good potential for geo-tourism? What measures government is taking to promote geo-tourism in India?

6 Explain the mechanism of Indian monsoon?

7 The frequency and intensity of tropical cyclones have been increasing in Indian Ocean. What are the reasons behind that? Also, explain its likely regional impact.

8 The intensity of severe cyclonic storms in the North Indian Ocean region has shown an increasing trend in the past four decades which have significant socio economic impact. Explain.

9 Mention the circumstances that led to the establishment of an extremist trend in Congress against moderates.

10 Discuss and write about the reasons for the emergence of revolutionary movements throughout the Indian liberation struggle and particularly after the withdrawal of Non- Cooperation Movement.

11 Explain the rise and growth of socio-religious reform movement in 19th century with special reference to Raja Ram Mohan Roy and Brahmo Samaj.

12 Examine the reasons for the rise of Jainism and Buddhism in India during later Vedic period. Also, explain its significance.

13 Give a brief account to Home Rule League and explain how it proved to be a basis of Gandhiji’s first mass strike?

14 India has a vast basket of living and diverse cultural traditions, traditional expressions, intangible cultural heritage comprising masterpieces which need institutional support and encouragement for their survival and propagation. Comment.

15 Despite strong government initiatives to eradicate manual scavenging in India, there is still report of manual scavenging in some isolated places. Explain the reasons and suggest some measures.

16 India has adopted its own concept of secularism that is different from western concept. Comment

17 It is often argued that Anti-conversion laws may disturb secular fabric of India; what are your views on it? Comment on rationale and issues related to these laws.

18 Civil Society and NGOs can play an important role in improving public service delivery by holding government institution accountable. Do you agree? Also discuss challenges with respect to civil societies in improving service delivery. Comment

19 Does Anti-Defection Law, while deterring defections, restricts a legislator from voting as per his conscience and erodes his independence? Comment

20 For globalization, Covid-19 appears to be a "bend but not break" crisis. Discuss how the world's globalization has been slowed by the isolationism imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic.

21 Most of the MNCs are concentrated in major metropolitan cities in India. Give reason for that. And also suggest measures to encourage MNCs to establish its base in tier 2 and tier 3 cities in order to promote regional balance.

22 At present, world has entered the era of modern technological advancements in the Telecom Sector such as 5G, loT, M2M, etc. Accordingly, a need was being felt to introduce a 'customer focused' and 'application driven' policy for the Indian Telecom Sector. Justify.

23 COVID-19 has exposed the vulnerability of urban casual workers. What are casual workers? What measures government of India has taken for the welfare of casual workers?

24 Recently, government of India approved implementation of Ken-Betwa Interlinking of Rivers Project. What are its pros and cons?

25 BRICS has achieved some success, but it currently faces numerous hurdles. Discuss the steps that need be taken to ensure the group's long-term viability in this situation.

26 “SCO has emerged as a key regional organisation in the Eurasian space”. In the light of the statement discuss the opportunity for India to fulfill its national interest.

27 “Although India and the United States disagreed on whether Russia should be condemned for its recent conflict in Ukraine, it is important not to lose sight of the wider strategic picture - the Indo-Pacific and countering China”. Discuss.

28 What is Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics (RELOS) Agreement with Russia? Comment on need and strategic significance of this Agreement.

29 What do you understand by inner conscience? Can inner conscience be efficient tool to solve ethical dilemmas?

30 What is meant by ‘crisis of conscience’? Give an example where such crisis has led to extreme step. 150 words

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

32 The citizens’ voice can be effectively used to expose, denounce and restrain corruption. Do you agree? Justify your answer.

33 Ethical value without institutional support will gradually dissipate. Do you agree? Justify

34 There is no Code of Ethics prescribed for civil servants in India although such codes exist in other countries. Do you think code of ethics is important to curb corruption? Justify

35 Discuss some ways and means to prevent unethical behavior among civil servants.

36 “The Mahatma’s vision of a strong and prosperous India – Purna Swaraj - can never become a reality if we do not address the issue of the stranglehold of corruption on our polity, economy and society in general.”

37 "There is no passion to be found playing small-in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living." - Nelson Mandela

38 “Fall down seven times and stand up eight.” – Japanese Proverb

Disaster Management

General Studies Paper III

1 Disaster Management Plan of Ministry of Panchayati Raj

Technology Development

1 Gaganyaan

General Studies Paper III

1 Net Neutrality

2 Space Weaponization

3 National Coal Gasification Mission

4 5G Technology

5 Quantum Key Distribution (QKD)

6 Internet of Things

Geography of the World

General Studies Paper I

1 Deep Ocean Mission

2 Coastal Erosion

Indian Heritage & Culture

General Studies Paper I

1 Non-cooperation Movement (100 Years to Chauri Chaura Incident)

2 Tribal and Peasant Revolts

3 Quit India Movement

4 Paika Rebellion

5 Malabar Rebellion

6 Traditional Medicine

Security

General Studies Paper III

1 Military Logistics Agreements (MLAs)

2 Regional Cyber Security (Colombo Security Conclave)

3 Modernization of Police

4 Cybercrime and Cyber Security

5 Defence Indigenisation

Social Justice

General Studies Paper II

1 Quality of Education in Indian Schools

2 Sustainable Urban Development

3 Hunger and Malnutrition (Global Hunger Index and India’s Poor Performance)

4 Multidimensional Poverty Index (Global and Indian)

5 Regionalism in India

Constitution, Polity & Governance

General Studies Paper II

1 Parliamentary Committees

2 Inter-State River Disputes

3 Social Media’s Impact on Politics (Online Campaigning)

4 Uniform Civil Code (UCC)

5 Digital Rights

6 Panchayat (Extension to the Schedule Areas) Act, 1996

7 Citizen’s Charter

8 Simultaneous Elections

Economic Development

General Studies Paper III

1 Sagarmala Programme

2 Sovereign Credit Ratings

3 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

4 PM-DeVINE

5 National Asset Reconstruction Co. Ltd. (NARCL)

6 Government Securities

7 Tight Oil

8 World Trade Organization and Related Issues

9 PM Gati Shakti

10 National Monetisation Pipeline

11 Privatisation of Public Sector Banks (PSBs)

International Relations

General Studies Paper II

1 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)

2 BIMSTEC

3 India-China Unresolved Border Disputes and Contention

4 Supply Chain Resilience Initiative (SCRI)

5 Nuclear Disarmament