Today’s News Updates – 12.August.2014

GS paper II

  1. Curbing capitation fee (The Hindu)                                                                                                                                                                                                                — Ques1. “The education sector has emerged as a significant generator of unaccounted money, however no law can be made effective unless the targeted illegality attracts public odium”. Discuss
  2. Involving people in governance (The Hindu)                                                                                                                                                                                            — Ques2. Describe the role played by Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act towards constructing tribal self-governance thereby establishing the supremacy of Gram Sabha, whose power cannot be usurped by a superior body.
  3. Protest over Governor’s powers  (The Hindu)                                                                                                                                                                                         — Ques3. Examine the role of governor in ensuring law and order in the state simultaneously maintaining peaceful relationship with the central government.

GS paper III

  1. Govt. gears up to check ‘back window’ snooping  (The Hindu)                                                                                                                                                         — Ques4. Analyse the steps taken by the government to minimize cyber attacks and spying.
  2. Reverse Vending Machines in UAE  (The Hindu)                                                                                                                                                                                    — Ques5. Critically analyse the role of Reverse Vending Machines in achieving the goal of zero—waste from landfill thereby diminish the hazardous effects of waste on both human health and the environment. 

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