Today’s News Updates – 1.April.2015

Today's News Updates

GS paper II

Gujarat anti-terror Bill passed finally – Ques. Critically analyse the need of Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime Bill 2015. Also discuss the controversial provisions of Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime Bill 2015 which may have negative outcomes. 

‘Building ties for the 21st century’ – Ques. The Chinese government has announced the Maritime Silk Route and Silk Road initiatives (also called ‘Belt and Road’) recently. Can you explain these initiatives and how they pertain to China-India relations?

‘Building ties for the 21st century’ – Ques. There is a trade imbalance between India and China, with India’s trade deficit being around $37.8 billion in 2014. At the same time, bilateral trade in 2014 topped $70.6 billion. How do you think the imbalance can be corrected?

‘Building ties for the 21st century’ – Ques. There is a sense among Indian strategic thinkers and in the media that China’s cooperation with other South Asian countries is part of a policy of encirclement. How would you answer these concerns?

Indradhanush Mission: children who missed immunisation get another chanceQues. Highlight the features and objectives of Centre’s ‘Mission Indradhanush’ . Also describe government’s so far achievement in this context.

GS paper III

Centre will encourage use of green fuel: Gadkari – Ques. Centre aims to make India a pollution-free country by encouraging the use of alternative fuel on a large scale thereby delivering sustainable transport solutions such as ethanol buses in the country” Critically comment.