Today’s News Updates – 24.september.2014

GS paper II

1. ‘Modi govt. must be more transparent’                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   – Ques1. “Existence of certain deficit in transparency in the functioning’ of the government runs counter to the norms of democratic discourse and accountability, against the grain of democratic functioning in an age of openness, transparency and right to information”, Comment.
2. Kudumbasree planning mode taken to tribal hamlets                                                                                                                                                                                                                      – Ques2. Critically analyse the need & importance of extending Micro-Level Planning (MLP) programme towards development and welfare of Scheduled Tribes (ST) colonies.
3. HC expands Governor’s powers to suspend PSC chairman                                                                                                                                                                                                        – Ques3.Discuss the executive powers of the Governor. Also describe the role played by the governor in the appointment and removal of chairman & members of State Public Service Commission (PSC).

 

GS paper III

1. Climate: responsibility of developed nations stressed                                                                                                                                                                                                                  – Ques1. “Implementation by developed countries of their commitments on finance and technology transfer under the UNFCCC would be an essential pre-requisite and foundation for enhancing the actions and contributions of developing countries”, Discuss