Added on 06-07-2022

June 2022 Mann Ki Baat

● Space companies of India: (G3: Awareness in space, SnT)
● Agnikul & Skyroots: developing launch vehicles for small payloads
● Dhruva Space: High tech solar panel for satellites
● Digantara: mapping waste in space
● Astrome: Flat antennas
● Neeraj Chopra, another gold at Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland
● Chitte Lui: river of Mizoram (waste to wealth case study: polythene cleared from here
used to make road)
● Meghadootam by Kalidasa written on arrival of clouds in month of Ashadha
● To read about: Gatka, Thang Ta, Yogasan, Kalaripayattu and Mallakhamb. + 7 summit
challenge

'Vanijya Bharat' & launch of NIRYAT Portal

Syllabus mapping: GS2 e-Gov, governance, transparency & accountability
● Efforts of govt towards: EoDB & Ease of Living
● The link between these two: Ease of Access (in accessing both!)
● Indian rank in Global Innovation Index: 46
● NIRYAT: National Import-Export for Yearly Analysis of Trade
● Platform to give real time access to data to all stakeholders
● To push competition among states (competitive federalism: GS2)
● Steps for MSMEs: Vocal for Local, ODOP, Zero defect zero effect
● Specific products mentioned:
● Sitabhog sweets & Narkel Naru (coconut and jaggery laddu) sent to Bahrain
● Fresh King Chill from Nagaland to UK
● Mahua flowers (Chhattisgarh) -> Europe

Speaking at G7 summit in Germany

Syllabus mapping: Can be used in spreading agriculture in world thus 2x farmer income.
● Suggestions on global food security:
● Focus on fertilizer availability + ensuring smooth value chain
● G7 shall create a structured system for widespread use of Indian agri talent in
its member countries
● 2023: Int'l year of Millets
● WHO honored ASHA workers with 'Global Leaders Award 2022

At Udyami Bharat Programme

Syllabus mapping: GS3 Indian Economy + changes in industrial policy and their effects on
industrial growth
● redefined MSME as: Maximum Support to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises!
● 3Ts for MEA targets: Trade, Technology and Tourism; asked MSME owners to focus on
these 3Ts as well
● Case study on use of GeM
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At event(s) in Kashi
○ Kashi is known for saat vaar, nau tyohaar (7 days in a week, 9 festivals)
○ Can be used in GS1 culture while referring to Kashi/Ayodhya/Prayagraj
○ GS2 Govt schemes: Kashi is one of the sites u/ HRIDAY scheme
○ Benaras is hub of knowledge because knowledge here was multi-dimensional &
multi-sectoral
○ The keywords in bold to be used on answers for NEP, suggestions on how to
improve/enhance learning
○ Need mechanism for research from 'lab to land'
○ Keyword relevant in GS3 topic: SnT; to be used in making recommendations/way
forward

Speech at Arun Jaitley Lecture

● Topic of lecture: Growth through inclusivity, inclusivity through growth
- keyphrase for GS3: Inclusive growth and issues arising out of it
- Examples from govt schemes of last 8 yrs:
- LPG cylinder to 9cr+ women
- Jan Dhan account: 45 cr
- 10 cr toilets u/ SBM
- 3 cr pacca houses
- Other Mentions
- SVANidhi scheme, BHIM-UPI, JAM trinity, RuPay
- Aspirational District Programs, NEP
- UDAN scheme (even those in hawai chappals can fly)
- Jal Jivan Mission (Nal se Jal)
- Property rights via Svamitva Yojana easing institutional capital access to
village residents (using tech like UAVs)
- 1500 erroneous laws abolished
- PLI schemes
- Toys: market potential and govt push from the top

NOTE: Here, notice how every single sector is touched by PM connecting ‘Inclusivity topic’
across the verticals. Most answers from the Inclusive topics can have examples from these
notes

At Natural Farming Conclave

● "Jaisa Ann, Waisa Mann"
○ Phrase can be used in questions of GS3
■ Farmers' welfare (to allow them to produce good grains)
■ Need of move away from chemical farming
■ Upstream requirements of Food Processing Industries
○ GS2: Govt Policies and Interventions
■ National Nutrition Mission
■ Fit India Mission
August 15 2022 speech from Red fort
Personalities mentioned (Google and take rough idea on their contribution)

○ Revolutionary leaders: Netaji, Veer Savarkar, Babasaheb Ambedkar, Mangal Pandey, Tatya
Tope, Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru, Chandrashekhar Azad, Ashfaqullah Khan,
Ramprasad Bismil.

○ Nari Shakti: Rani Lakshmibai, Jhalkari Bai, Durga Bhabhi, Rani Gaidinliu, Kittur Rani
Chennamma, Begum Hazrat Mahal, Rani Velu Nachiyar

○ Moderate leaders: Dr. Rajendra Prasad ji, Nehru ji, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Shyama
Prasad Mookerjee, Lal Bahadur Shastri, Deendayal Upadhyay, Jai Prakash Narayan, Ram
Manohar Lohia, Acharya Vinoba Bhave, Nanaji Deshmukh, Subramania Bharati

○ Tribal leaders: Bhagwan Birsa Munda, Sidhu-Kanhu, Alluri Sitarama Raju, Govind Guru

○ Literature & Spiritual leaders: Narayana Guru, Swami Vivekananda, Maharishi Aurobindo,
Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore

Key words
● Re-consciousness and renaissance
○ Examples: Janta curfew, har ghar tiranga, taali aur thaali, lighting a lamp, vaccine
literacy
● Tri shakti
○ The power to fulfill aspirations lie in this tri shakti i.e. reawakening, aspirations,
world expectations
● Sabka sath, Sabka Vikas -> Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas
● Swadeshi to Swaraj and Swaraj to Suraj (Mantra by Maharishi Aurobindo)
● Zero defect- zero effect
● Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyan, Jai Anusandhaan (push to research & innovation)
● The decade of technology will be Techade that India can lead!
● Competitive Federalism

Key phrases
● India is mother of democracy
● In sync with what I shared on Telegram yesterday: Samaj, sarkar, bazar PM referred to
aspirational society; the one that’s driven by samaj!
● Panch Pran
○ Developed India by 2047
○ Liberate from Slavery Mindset
○ Take pride in Indian heritage and legacy
○ Unity and Solidarity (Ek bharat Shresth Bharat)
○ Duty and responsibility of the citizens
● Pride in heritage and legacy
○ Kankar me bhi shankar, nar hi narayan, naari tu narayani
○ Rivers as mothers
○ Joint family system, family values, ayurveda and yoga
○ sarve bhavantu sukhinaḥ, sarve santu nirāmayāḥ
 ● Unity
○ India First
○ Shramev Jayate (in our nature to respect the labor)
● Disciplined life and devotion to duty (individual responsibility)
○ This is in sync with Article 51A, Fundamental duties; strive for excellence
● Corruption, Nepotism and dynasty system: among the biggest threats to Indian glory
○ Mentioned JAM, DBT, property seizure of absconders as anti-corruption steps by
govt
○ Benefit of prioritizing merit over nepotism: example of diverse success in sports

Other mentions
● Natural and Organic farming, per drop more crop
● PLI Scheme
● Toys overhaul in wake of post-Galwan era where Indian toys industry have seen gains
● BrahMos export, Made in India canon salute
● Self reliance in solar, wind and renewable energy sources
● Space policies and nano fertilizers
● UPI, BHIM, FinTech
● Emphasis on digitalisation (optical fiber push to Digital India, in sync with BSNL policy)
● AIM, Deep Ocean Mission
● Emphasis on women participation in all walks of life
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At event(s) in Mohali on inauguration of Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research
center (PB) and the Amrita Hospital in Faridabad (HR)
● 6 front work to improve and strengthen the health facilities in India
1. Preventive healthcare
2. Small & modern hospitals in villages
3. Medical colleges & research institutes in cities
4. Increase doctors & paramedics staff across the country
5. Affordable medicines & equipments to patients
6. Ameliorate problems faced by patients using technology
● Cancer treatment hubs in India
○ Homi Bhabha in Mohali (PB)
○ National Cancer Institute, Jhajjar (HR)
○ Varanasi, becoming hub of cancer treatment (UP)
○ National Cancer Institute, Kolkata (WB)
○ New Cancer Institutes in Dibrugarh (Assam)
● New way to look at PPP: mutual effort + Spiritual Private Partnership
● Real development is that reaches everyone and benefits everyone (quote relevant
in GS3 Inclusive development and issues arising out of it)

At 2G Ethanol plant inauguration at Panipat, Haryana

● In our country of nature worshippers, bio-fuel is synonym of protecting the nature
● Benefits of Ethanol- 5 nectars
a. Mother earth free from pain caused by burning of the stubble
b. Employment opportunities for villagers near the plant
c. Reduced pollution
d. Stubble -> additional income
e. Alternative fuel for the country
● 50k cr saved from going abroad for fuel due to ethanol blending, all that money went to
farmers
● Relevant for revadi debate on freebies
a. Short cuts lead to short circuits
b. Not policy but imprudence

At 1st all India District Legal Service Authorities Meeting in Delhi

● Article 39A: (way to remember connected with this speech)
a. Equal justice and free legal aid

At IFSCA inauguration at GIFT City

● Indian Motto: Public Welfare to Global Welfare

At Anna University Convocation

● These are times not of Global Uncertainty but Great Opportunity
● Factors favoring young tech people in India:
a. Digital India led growth in fintech (ecosystem)
b. Faith in risk takers (entrepreneurial youth)
c. Temperament for reform (governance and policy backing)

At Opening of Chess olympiad

● There are no losers. There are winners and future winners
July Mann ki Baat
● Tirot Singh of Meghalaya : a fierce opposer of British conspiracy to control Khasi hills
● Azadi ki Railgadi aur Railway Station: campaign to share contribution of railway in Indian
Freedom Struggle; 75 stations decorated and stories related to them shared
● Indian Virtual Herbarium (google and learn about it, interesting stuff)
● Some fairs:

Name of fair State

Minjar Mela Chamba, HP

Jagra Fair Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand

Samakka-Saralamma Jatara Mahakumbh of Telangana

Maridamma Fair Andhra Pradesh

Siyawa ka mela/Mankhan Ro Mela By Grasiya tribe of Rajasthan

Mawli Mela Narayanpur, Bastar, CG

Bhagoria Mela MP (since times of Raja Bhoj)

Tarnetra & Madhpour Gujarat

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At event in Gandhinagar on 40 years of Suzuki in India
● India-Japan relationship (GS2)
1. Projects:
a. GJ-MH Bullet train
b. Rudraksh Centre in Banaras
c. Ahmedabad Business Support Centre by JETRO
d. 2 Japan-India Institute for Manufacturing in GJ
2. Cultural:
a. Golf courses developed in GJ to have Japanese feel at home (gold is imp past
time in Japan)
3. Keywords:
a. Kaizen: meaning “continuous improvement”

At events in Kochi inaugurating Metro and Rail initiatives + INS Vikrant commissioning
1. Benefits of multi modal/transportation projects in Urbanization (GS1)
a. Reduces travel time
b. Clears traffic off the roads
c. Pollution reduction

2. INS Vikrant
a. Keywords:
i. Floating airfield and Floating city
ii. Self Reliance and Independence are complementary
b. Features:
i. Indigenous built
ii. Women soldiers to be stationed on INS Vikrant
3. Dr APJ Abdul Kalam was asked by someone – “You have a very calm personality. You
seem to be a very calm person. So why do you need weapons?” Kalam sahib had said-
Strength and peace are interdependent. And that is why; today India is carrying forward
both strength and change.

In his speech on Teacher’s day

No keywords here but I’ll recommend you read this speech to see how the PM connected
2022-2047 with 1930-1942. Will help you with determining flow and connectors for essays.
https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pms-interaction-with-winners-of-national-awards-t
o-teachers-2022/?tag_term=pmspeech&comment=disable
PM Hasina and PM Modi’s Joint Statement

River mentioned:
1. Kushiyara: It forms the border between India and Bangladesh in this region

At Eastern Economic Forum Virtual Meet (Vladivostok, Russia)

1. Eastern Economic Forum

a. established in 2015
b. At its establishment was announced Act Far East policy which is now key pillar
of Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership
c. Investments in energy
d. Other domains in relationship: Pharma and diamonds

At Centre-State Science Conclave

- Need to cooperate and collaborate with our scientists

- Optimum Utilization of the scientific institutions
At Central Vista and Netaji’s Statue Inauguration, renaming of Rajpath to Kartavya Path

Quote: India is not a country that forgets its glorious history. The glorious history of India is in
the blood of every Indian, in his traditions

Keywords:

- Shramev Jayate: respect for labor

- Social Infrastructure
- AIIMS: 3x in country
- Medical colleges: 50% higher
- Increase in IIT and IIIT network
- Piped water supply to 6.5 cr households
- 75 Amrit Sarovars (ponds) in every district
“Social infrastructure is enriching social justice”
- Transport Infrastructure (in sync with Gati Shakti)
- Rural roads + modern expressways
- Airports + metros + monorail
- Multi modal connectivity
- (Govt-Pvt coordination) going forward in Amrit Kaal
- Digital Infrastructure
- Optical fiber wire in 1.5 lac panchayats
- Cultural Infrastructure/transformation
- PRASAD scheme
- Work at temples of Kashi-Kedarnath-Somnath + Kartarpur Sahib Corridor
- Statue of Unity
- Tribal freedom fighters museum
- PM Museum
- Babasaheb Ambedkar Memorial
- National War Memorial
- National Police Memorial

Events of moving away from Slave Mentality (as per speech)

1. Race Course Road renamed to Lok Kalyan Marg

2. Rajpath to Kartavya Path
3. Navy’s new ensign
4. Patriotic songs in Beating Retreat Ceremony
5. National War Memorial
6. Change in time of budget speech
7. Abolition of many colonial era laws
8. Indianisation of education with NEP
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At World Dairy Summit 2022

● Economics of Animal Rearing (GS3)
1. Dairy sector
a. Employment to 8 cr families
b. 3 key pillars: Small Farmers, Cooperative network, Indigenous livestock species
2. Quote:
a. India dairy sector is about Production by masses and not mass production
3. Government efforts/schemes
a. Rashtriya Gokul Mission
b. Gobardhan Yojana (Biogas + BioCNG from dung)
c. Universal Vaccination for animals
d. Digitization of the dairy sector
e. Pashu Aadhar

Bilateral Meeting with President Putin

● International Affairs (GS2)
Democracy, Diplomacy, and Dialogue are ways to touch people

Cheetah’s released
● Essay & Ethics)
‘Sarvam Khalvidam Brahma’.
That is everything from animals, birds, trees, plants, roots and consciousness in the
world are the form of God. They are our own expansion.

National Logistics Policy Release

● Infrastructure (GS3)
1. Policy + Performance = Progress
2. Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP) for traders launched along with
Ease of Logistics Service (eLOGS) to have industry-government interaction
3. Gati Shakti University to train industry professionals (not under NLP, separate
decision)

September- Mann ki Baat

● ’Ekatma Manavdarshan’ free from conflict and prejudice
● Swacch Sagar, Surakshit Sagar (Clean Ocean, Safe Ocean)
● Kabad se Jugaad campaign in Meerut where waste like scrap, plastic, rubber
used to beautify the city
● Concept of Hospital adopting a village (or many) where the students participate
in community activities and raise awareness & medical literacy.
National Games inauguration
● Essay & Ethics
- Quote:
- Success starts with action
- Commitment and Continuity: Mantra to win

5G Release
● Infrastructure (GS3)
- 4 fold Focus for Digital India
- Cost of Device
- How? Self reliance
- PLI
- Domestic Manufacturing (No. 2 in domestic mobile
manufacturing now)
- Digital Connectivity
- 80 cr broadband users (6 cr in 2014)
- 1,70,000 panchayats have Optical Fiber
- Cost of Data
- Govt brought in vision and transparency
- Idea of Digital First
- This is Indian Century not just Indian decade

Mahakal Lok Inauguration

● Essay & Ethics
● Quote:
a. Religion for India means collective determination of our duties
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October Mann ki Baat

● Solar energy: Blessing of Sun God
● Surya Gram: A village where solar energy is primary source of electricity and
surplus is sold to the discom
● Kashmir to Kanyakumar, Kutch to Kohima: 4K places you can quote to
emphasize on your point in Mains essay
● Quote: “The earth is ours, we are its protectors”- Birsa Munda

Constitution Day
● Constitution(GS2)
- We the People: A call, A Pledge, A belief
- Azadi ka Amritkaal = Kartavyakaal for all Indians

No money for terror conference

● Internal security (GS3)
- Fight both: terrorist and terrorism
- Terror funding sources:
- State Support
- Organized Crime
- Int’l org working against terror funding and to boost cooperation in
prevention, detection and prosecution of illegal flow of funds
- UNSC
- FATF
- Financial Intelligence Units
- Egmont Group
- New Challenges
- Dark Net
- Private currencies
- “Do not demonize technology but use it to track, trace and tackle
terrorism”
Vigilance Awareness Week
● Governance GS2
● 2 major reasons behind corruption:lack of facilities + unnecessary govt
interference
● Other sources:
a. Dependence on foreign countries
● How’s the government working to reduce corruption?
a. Modern Technology
b. Self reliance
c. Goal of saturation of basic facilities
● Need for:
a. Transparency
b. Speedy investigations
c. Constant Monitoring
d. Depriving political and social support to corrupt

At Kargil on Diwali
● Keywords
● India:
a. A living entity
b. Everlasting consciousness with an eternal existence
● A country is safe when:
a. The borders are secure
b. Economy is strong
c. Society is full of confidence
● Quoting the direct speech excerpt about indigenous weapons
“Today, defence equipment like the BrahMos supersonic missiles, the
‘Prachand’ Light Combat Helicopters and Tejas fighter jets are becoming
synonymous with India’s might. Today, India has fighter ‘Vikrant’ in the
vast ocean. For fighting battles under the water, we have ‘Arihant’. India
has ‘Prithvi’ as well as ‘Akash’ missiles. We have missiles like ‘Tandav’
for destruction as well as ‘Trishul’ and ‘Pinaka’ of Lord Shiva. No matter
how aggressive the war is, India’s Arjuna will always hit the target. ”

November Mann ki Baat

● ’World class standard at low cost’ hallmark of India in space sector (GS3)
● Rise in export of Indian musical instruments 3.5 times, electrical musical
instruments by 60 times (GS1 Culture, GS2 Indian diplomacy)
● Vidyadhanam Sarva Dhanam Pradhanam
● Mention of Muscular dystrophy (a genetic disease where muscles begin to weak,
can happen at any age and leaves one in a state where even basic functioning of
the daily life is a big task)
A must read speech is where the PM addressed the Chintan Shivir of Home
Ministers. It is a rich source of a lot of new suggestions for Police reforms,
internal security, cooperative federalism and other related initiatives
Link
https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pms-address-during-the-chintan-shivir-of-
home-ministers-of-states-via-video-conferencing/?comment=disable&tag_term=pmspee
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