CGPSC MAINS 2022 Paper-7

Points to Remember: The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 aimed to address atrocities against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Its objectives focused on preventing and punishing offenses, ensuring access to public places, and promoting equality. Introduction: The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 (PCRA) is a landmark legislation in India aimed at preventing atrocities … Read more

Keywords: Chhattisgarh, new districts, welfare, development, residents. Required Approach: Primarily factual and analytical, with some elements of opinion-based assessment of the impact. Points to Remember: Improved governance and administration. Enhanced access to public services. Increased political representation. Potential economic benefits. Challenges of resource allocation and administrative capacity. Introduction: Chhattisgarh, a state in central India, has … Read more

Points to Remember: The IMF has a near-global membership. Its primary functions revolve around global monetary cooperation, financial stability, and lending. Membership comes with both benefits and obligations. Introduction: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an international organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., consisting of 190 member countries. Founded in 1945 at the Bretton Woods Conference, … Read more

Keywords: Chhattisgarh Government, farmer schemes, agricultural schemes. Required Approach: Factual. Points to Remember: Focus on four significant schemes. Briefly describe each scheme’s objective, beneficiaries, and key features. Mention any notable impacts or challenges. Introduction: Chhattisgarh, a state largely dependent on agriculture, has implemented various schemes to improve the livelihoods of its farming community. The state … Read more

Points to Remember: Objective: To understand the Mukhyamantri Chirag Yojana (MCY) scheme implemented by the Chhattisgarh government. Scope: Focus on the scheme’s goals, implementation, impact, challenges, and potential improvements. Approach: Primarily factual and analytical, incorporating relevant data and assessing the scheme’s effectiveness. Introduction: The Mukhyamantri Chirag Yojana (MCY), or Chief Minister’s Lamp Scheme, is a … Read more

Points to Remember: Social boycott is a form of discrimination prohibited under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (SC/ST Act). It involves the exclusion of individuals from social, economic, and religious life. The SC/ST Act criminalizes various forms of social boycott, making it a punishable offense. Effective implementation of the … Read more

Points to Remember: The definition of ‘environment’ under the Environment Protection Act, 1986. The breadth of the definition encompassing various aspects. The implications of this wide-ranging definition for environmental protection. Introduction: The term “environment” is broadly understood, but its legal definition holds significant weight, especially within the context of environmental legislation. The Environment Protection Act, … Read more

Points to Remember: Legal authority for warrantless arrests. The role of the superior officer in delegating arrest powers. Limitations on the subordinate officer’s authority. Accountability mechanisms for warrantless arrests. Potential legal challenges to such arrests. Introduction: The power of arrest is a significant aspect of law enforcement. While warrants are generally preferred for arrests, police … Read more

Points to Remember: The definition of ‘person’ under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 is broad and inclusive. It encompasses individuals, companies, and other entities. Understanding this definition is crucial for determining who can file a complaint and who can be held liable under the Act. Introduction: The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (CPA), aims to protect … Read more