Today’s News Updates – 13.August.2014

GS paper II

1.  Accountability and independence   (The Hindu)                                                                                                                                                                                                       – Ques. “appointments made by governments have been marred by controversies and have been questioned for their lack of transparency, impartiality and integrity”, while critically analysing the given statement describe the  need and importance of Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) Bill, 2013.

GS paper III

1. 86,000 tonnes of Bangalore’s e-waste adds to garbage crisis   (The Hindu)                                                                                                                                                 – Ques. Describe the consequences of lack of systematic e-waste disposal and Improper functioning of E-waste management programmes. What measures should be taken by the government to overcome such consequences?
2. Infrastructure sector high on M&A, fund-raising deals  (Economic Times)                                                                                                                                                  – Ques. Critically analyse the steps taken by the government to boast Infrastructure sector of India. What further measure are need?