CGPSC MAINS 2022 Paper-7

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

Points to Remember: The World Bank’s role in influencing a country’s growth rate is indirect, primarily through lending and policy advice. India’s growth rate is influenced by numerous internal and external factors beyond the World Bank’s direct control. Attributing a specific change in India’s growth rate solely to the World Bank is inaccurate and oversimplification. … Read more

Points to Remember: BRICS is an acronym for a group of emerging national economies. It comprises five member states. Its establishment year is 2001 (informal) and 2009 (formal). Its main objective is to foster global economic cooperation and development. Introduction: BRICS is an acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. It represents a … 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

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: 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