National Events & Policy
MPSC - Rajyaseva Paper 1 — Current Affairs
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35
PYQs Analyzed
2021–2024
Years Covered
Paper 1
MPSC - Rajyaseva
This subtopic covers national policies, schemes, and events impacting governance, social welfare, and development. It is crucial for MPSC exams due to frequent questions on policy details, implementation, and recent updates.
Key Concepts
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
Campaign for girl child protection and empowerment launched in 2015.
PMJDY
Financial inclusion scheme launched in 2014 for bank accounts.
NITI Aayog
Policy think tank with 2017-2020 action agenda focusing on development goals.
Real Estate Act
Regulates real estate sector to protect buyers and ensure transparency.
Child Sex Ratio
India's 2011 census data highlights regional disparities.
SAFAR
Air quality and weather forecasting system in major cities.
Gender Budgeting
State-level fiscal planning to address gender disparities.
SDG India Index
Measures progress on sustainable development goals.
Voluntary Sector Policy
2007 policy supporting non-governmental organizations.
Triple Talaq Law
Criminalized in 2019 to protect Muslim women's rights.
Must-Know Facts
- 1Beti Bachao Beti Padhao launched 22 Jan 2015.
- 2PMJDY launched 2014 for financial inclusion.
- 3NITI Aayog's 2017-2020 agenda focused on health, education, and infrastructure.
- 4Real Estate Act 2016 mandates registration for transparency.
- 5Maharashtra adopted gender budgeting in 2013.
- 6SAFAR operational in Delhi, Pune, Ahmedabad, Mumbai.
- 7Triple Talaq criminalized 1 Aug 2019.
- 8SDG India Index 2020-21 showed mixed state performance.
- 9UNDP supports poverty reduction programs in India.
- 10Child sex ratio in 2011: Maharashtra had lowest at 898.
Exam Patterns
Statement-based questions dominate with multiple options.
Matching pairs of schemes and objectives are common.
Questions often test specific dates and policy details.
Multiple correct options require careful analysis.
State-specific policies and events are frequently asked.
Common Traps
Confusing PMJDY launch year (2014) with other schemes.
Mixing up NITI Aayog's agenda years (2017-2020) with other reports.
Overlooking state-specific details like Maharashtra's gender budgeting start year.
Misremembering SAFAR cities (Delhi, Pune, Ahmedabad, Mumbai).
Incorrectly associating Triple Talaq with 2019 date instead of 2019 law enactment.
Year Highlights
2024Focused on recent schemes (SAFAR, CM Solar Agricultural Channel) and policy updates (Women Reservation Bill).
2021Emphasized NITI Aayog, Real Estate Act, and gender budgeting.
2022Included child sex ratio, SDG Index, and UNDP programs.
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