Today’s News Updates – 28.august.2014

Today's News Updates
  1. Gowda to discuss State’s needs with officials                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                – Ques1. Critically analyse the constrains in areas of safety, speed, security, and service of railways in India. Enumerate the steps taken by the government to overcome these constrains.
  2. “Human rights panel silent on violations”                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 – Ques2. Discuss the role of State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) on matters of human rights violation in the State.
  3. Drinking water project for Gurmitkal town yet to take off                                                                                                                                                                                                                               – Que3s. Enumerate the steps taken by the government of India in context with providing adequate water supply to rural areas.
  4. Child rights panel vacancies remain unfilled                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        – Ques4. “National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) lacks transparency in context with norms and guidelines for appointment of members as well as making key policy decision pertaining to child rights related matters”, Comment.
  5. 80% in informal employment have no written contract                                                                                                                                                                                                                                – Ques5. “According to National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) data 80% in informal employment have no written contract which means vulnerability, lower wages, no social security, not recognised as normal income sources, not taxed and not monitored by the government”, Elucidate.