Civil Services Chronicle April 2025

1 ​Global Capability Centers

2 ​Khajuraho Dance Festival

3 ​Madhya Pradesh: Home to India’s Highest Vulture Population

1 ​India's First Drone Centres of Excellence

1 ​Government Permits Nilgai Culling

1 ​Nayanamritham 2.0

2 ​nPROUD for Safe Drug Disposal

1 ​First Green Budget

1 ​Bhoo Kanoon (Land Law Amendment Bill)

1 ​State Budget 2025-26 on NeVA

1 ​Simolu Festival

1 ​Mizoram Foundation Day

1 ​38th National Games

1 ​SABA Women’s Championship 2025

1 ​Monaco Grand Prix (GP) 2025

1 Ranji Trophy 2024-25

1 ​Asian Snooker Championship

2 ​National Snooker Championship

1 UPSC Prelims 2025 History, Art & Culture 200 Model MCQs

1 Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination Solved Paper [Conducted by Rajasthan Public Service Commission]

1 What are the major challenges in tourism development in Uttar Pradesh? Also, in which areas of tourism are there prospects for development? Analyse by presenting examples of various tourist destinations in the state.

2 ​Provide an overview of the primary education system in Uttar Pradesh, highlighting the related issues. What efforts have been made by the Uttar Pradesh government to improve primary education?

3 ​What are the major challenges related to border security in Uttar Pradesh, and what steps can be taken to address them?

4 What efforts have been made in Uttar Pradesh for land reforms? Analyze the effects of land reforms.

5 ​What are the major challenges in the public health service sector in Uttar Pradesh, and what policy measures is the government taking to improve them?

1 ​Based on the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, mention the increase in forest and tree cover in Uttar Pradesh. What positive effects can the increase in forest and tree cover have?

2 ​Describe the features of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Corridor as India's first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS). Also, discuss its significance in India's transportation system.

3 ​The population of the state constitutes a significant portion of the total population of the country, and it affects various social and economic aspects. Analyze.

4 ​What is the 'One District One Product' (ODOP) scheme of the Uttar Pradesh government? Explain the objectives of this scheme and provide a list of some of the promoted products. Also, analyze the impacts of the ODOP scheme.

5 ​Describe the key characteristics of the seasons of Uttar Pradesh. Also, explain the impact of the state's climatic features on agriculture, vegetation, and daily life.

1 ​Mahatma Gandhi's strategy of struggle-truce-struggle was suitable for the conditions of Bihar at that time. Explain.

2 ​The construction of the Mauryan-era Sarnath pillar was based on a specific symbolic expression. Explain to what extent was the Ashoka pillar influenced by the Iranian pillar?

3 ​Discussing the Munda Rebellion (Ulgulan), explain the nature of tribal movements in Bihar.

4 ​Explain the significance of the Civil Disobedience Movement in the context of Bihar and evaluate the role of various social classes in the movement.

5 ​Analyze the social and economic changes in Bihar during British rule.

1 ​Critically evaluate the importance of agricultural diversification and organic farming in ensuring food security.

2 ​Discuss the major natural disasters that occur in Bihar. How have these natural disasters affected the development of Bihar? Mention the efforts of the Bihar government and the role of ISRO in mitigating the effects of these disasters.

3 ​Why is there a need for the development of the Information Technology sector in Bihar? Discuss in detail the possibilities of its expansion and the potential challenges.

4 ​Describe the key features of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act. How has the Panchayati Raj system in Bihar influenced traditional leadership models?

5 ​Bihar is the first state in the country to implement an Ethanol Production Incentive Policy. How can this policy play a crucial role in strengthening Bihar's economy in the future? Explain.