Today’s News Updates – 4.November.2014

Today's News Updates

GS paper I

Soon, regulator for health outreach – Ques. Critically analyze what necessary steps  should be taken by the government to make National Health Assurance Mission a success.

Air pollution lowers crop yield: study – Ques. “India’s food grain production is facing a double whammy due to increasing air pollution”, Examine the impact of air pollution on crop yields. Suggest measures to deal with it.

GS paper II

How to reform and how not to – Ques. Highlight the achievements of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) since its establishment. What further reforms are needed to make it successful.

SC asks Centre, States to decide on taking RTI online – Ques. Express your opinion on the importance of on taking RTI online and electronically provide information to applicants under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. What could be its implications.