Today’s News Updates – 17Februar.2015

Today's News Updates

GS paper II

Pre-empting China, India inks nuclear pact with Sri Lanka – Ques. “In a sign of a closer strategic partnership between Sri Lanka’s new government and India, a civil nuclear cooperation agreement has been concluded, which is Sri Lanka’s first nuclear partnership with any country” While critically analysing the given statement describe India-Sri Lanka  bilateral relationship.

Centre building consensus on women’s quota: Venkaiah – Ques. “There should be 50 per cent reservation for women in urban local bodies as women have to struggle more for job security. Also encouraging women’s participation in urban policy-making will boost development of ‘engendered cities”, Critically comment.

GS paper III

LED revolution unfolds in Guntur – Ques. What are ‘Light-emitting diodes’? How LED lights are better than incandescent light sources. Briefly describe about LED revolution in India.