Today’s News Updates – 18.August.2014

GS Paper I

1. The backdoor engagement                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       -Ques1. “Hindu and Muslim nationalists transcended their religious differences and came together to lead a joint fight against British colonial rule. Tragically though, in the end, it all went terribly wrong for the moderates in both communities, and its consequences still linger on, especially for Muslims”, Critically Comment.

GS Paper II

1. A fatally flawed commission                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                – Ques1. “The National Judicial Appointments Commission will destroy the independence of the judiciary as well as composition of its panel will inevitably lead to serious political manipulation”Comment. Also analyse what other measure could have been adopted instead of NJAC to ensure transparency in appointment of judges.
2. Corruption and poor law enforcement set death traps for Alang workers                                                                                                                                                                                        -Ques2. “Unsafe environment, hazardous working conditions and continuing cycle of death of workers and labours are the consequences of Corruption and poor law enforcement in India”, Discuss.
3. Fruit plant nutrition consultancy service proving boon for horticulturists in Himachal                                                                                                                                                           -Ques3. “Growers of the state could take high yield and quality production by adopting this Fruit plant nutritional consultancy scheme which would be helpful in enhancing the economy”, Elucidate.