Today’s News Updates – 1.March.2015

Today's News Updates

GS paper I

Delhi Govt. proposes four sites for bio-medical waste disposal – Ques. What are ‘bio-medical’ wastes? Why biomedical waste must be properly managed and disposed? Analyse the hazards of poor management of biomedical waste. Also examine the initiatives adopted by the government to address this concern.

Irrigation, organic farming take centre stage – Ques. “Pradhan Mantri Gram Sinchai Yojna aimed at ‘per drop more crop’ and Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojna (organic farming) as the two most important progammes in the farm sector to enhance productivity and production”, Critically discuss.

GS paper II

Nai Manzil to bridge lack of skills in minorities – Ques. “‘Nai Manzil’ as one of the steps being taken by the Government for the welfare of minorities”, Highlight the objectives and features of ‘Nai Manzil’ scheme.