Buddha Purnima

Ques. Critically analyse the concept of celebrating Buddha Purnima in India and other countries. The Vice President of India Shri M. Hamid Ansari has greeted the people of our country on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima. In his message, he has said that Lord Buddha’s timeless message of right conduct, universal love, compassion and tolerance continue to show the way to alleviate humaRead More…

India and Japan Sign Action Agenda

The Commerce Minister of India Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman and Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Mr. Yoichi Miyazawa today signed an action agenda for India-Japan investment and trade promotion and Asia-Pacific economic integration in the capital. The action agenda contains five items that are absolutely integral in furthering the trade relations between India and Japan.  The five agenRead More…

Agriculture eMandis

Ques. Critically analyse the role of ‘eMarketing’ and the infrastructure development for Agriculture ‘eMandis’. How it would be beneficial for farmers as well as government? Union Agriculture Minister Shri Radha Mohan Singh, underlined the important role of ‘eMarketing’ and the infrastructure development for Agriculture ‘eMandis’: There is a need of unified agriculture markeRead More…

India ranks 13th in terms of electricity generation from nuclear source

Ques. Discuss briefly about India’s potential of generating electricity from nuclear source. There are thirty one countries including India in the world which generate electricity from nuclear source. According to the data published in 2014, by Power Reactor Information System (PRIS) of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), India ranked at 13th position in terms of generation. However, it stRead More…

National Tourism Policy, 2015

The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India is in the process of formulating a National Tourism Policy 2015 for development and promotion of  tourism in the country. Some of the highlights of the Policy are : Re-visiting National Tourism Policy 2002 Rounds of consultations held to obtain inputs for the Policy ü    Overseas tour operators ü    Stakeholders ü    StateRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 1.May.2015

GS paper I Madurai celebrates ‘Tirukkalyanam’ – Ques. Write a brief note describe the background and concept of ‘Chithirai festival’. GS paper II Centre’s strategy on Finance Bill comes unstuck – Ques. Critically analyse the role and mandate of Lower house and Upper House of the parliament in passing various bills. Which one of them has greater authority towards finalizing the bills? CrRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 11.April.2015

GS paper I Belgaum Fort is heritage monument – Ques. “Belgaum Fort has been recently declared as a State Heritage Monument”, What do you mean by Heritage Monument? Critically describe the historical background and structure of ‘Belgaum Fort’ in India.  GS paper II SC orders free treatment for acid attack victims – Ques. “India has an increasing problem with acid attacks, where according toRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 9.April.2015

GS paper II Ordinance to regulate realty sector – Ques. Do you think Real Estate (Development and Regulation) bill would promote investments in the real estate sector and ensure transparency in operations by preventing fraudulent practices or it may act as a hurdle in the construction process? Discuss. GS paper III India ranks lower than even Nepal – Ques. “Focusing exclusively on GDP impRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 8.April.2015

GS paper I 4.8m tonnes of wheat could be lost this year – Ques. “Every year there has been witnessed huge losses and damages to horticulture and vegetable produce owing to unseasonal rains, hails, droughts etc” Discuss the immediate steps required to address this issue. GS paper II Many discriminatory laws against leprosy patients – Ques. Analyse the objectives and features of National LepRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 7.April.2015

GS paper II Need to relook law on juveniles, SC tells govt. – Ques. Critically comment whether there should be more strict juvenile laws, making juveniles accountable who are accused of heinous crimes like rape, dacoity, murder and drug-peddling. What could be the implications of this change? GS paper III Govt. moves to clear the air – Ques. “There has been a growing concerns over deteriorRead More…