Daily Practice Sheet 9 September 2022

Daily Practice Sheet

9 September 2022

Daily Prelims Topics

• Voters in Chile have overwhelmingly rejected a new constitution which was due to replace the one drawn up under Gen Augusto Pinochet’s military rule.
• Unemployment rate lowest since 2019; workforce participation largely unchanged
• The Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, was instituted in January 1954. The award is conferred upon individuals in recognition of exceptional service/achievements in any field of human endeavour.
• IMF reforms
• Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan
• Breakthrough in Ladakh: Indian, Chinese troops disengaging in Gogra-Hot Springs
• The history of the Grand Canopy at India Gate — and all about the statue of Netaji Bose that was unveiled there
• People do not know how to survive without insects: Human Development Report 2022
• India slips 2 places on HDI as Covid-19 reverses global gains
• Heckler’s veto cannot be allowed- petitioner tells Supreme Court
• Wildlife panel OKs IAF base and other infra in Ladakh sanctuaries near LAC
• Queen Elizabeth’s reign in numbers

Daily Mains Mantra

GS 1: Geography

1. What do you understand by Anthropocene? When did it start?

GS 2: Polity

1. Why India ranks so low on HDI?
2. What do you understand by monarchy? How it is different from republican form of government?

GS 3: Economy

1. Review all the agriculture revolutions in India. [Reference: Business Line]
2. Discuss the contribution of agriculture scientists in India. [Reference: Business Line]