Today’s News Updates – 9.December.2014

Today's News Updates

GS paper II

LS clears Bill to repeal 90 Amendment Acts– Ques. Highlight the features and importance of Repealing and Amending (Second) Bill 2014.

War of words over the Gita as ‘national scripture’ – Ques. “India is a secular republic and it is made clear in the Constitution. The Government should treat all the religions equally and nurture pluralism” while analyzing the given statement critically comment whether Bhagwad Gita should be declared as ‘rashtriya granth’ (national scripture)?

GS paper II

India should focus on lowcost logistics, says Sathasivam – Ques. “If India wants to attract global supply chains, it must promote efficient and low-cost logistics and transport. In emerging economies like ours, manufacturing and services sector has been the actual source of numerous jobs, especially low-end jobs for millions”, Elucidate.

India sees clear pick-up in growth momentum: OECD – Ques. “According to Paris-based think tank OECD recent data, India is the only major economy seeing a ‘clear pick up in growth momentum’ while mixed trends are predicted for developed countries”, in context with the given statement examine the renewed confidence in the Indian market due to a series of economic reforms pursued by the new government of India.