Today’s News Updates – 9.March.2015

GS paper I Sunderbans losing green cover and land mass, says ISRO study – Ques. Critically examine the causes of depleting forest cover in India. Discuss the role of National Green Tribunal in context with environmental protection. GS paper II Our heads hang in shame: Modi – Ques. Critically analyse the measures adopted b the government to make women an equal and integral part of our developmRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 8.March.2015

GS paper I Census records increase in wildlife at Point Calimere – Ques. “There has been recorded an increase in wildlife census when compared to last year in some regions of India”, Critically analyse the measures adopted by the government to save wildlife. Also describe further challenges faced by the forest department in this context. GS paper II ‘Fishermen issue: question of livelihoodsRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 7.March.2015

GS paper I Modi to unveil plaque of Jaffna cultural centre – Ques. “The undisputed melting pot of Buddhism, Bodhgaya was where Prince Siddhartha attained enlightenment beneath a bodhi tree and became Buddha 2600 years ago.” Highlight the role of Bodh gaya in context with Indian history. Modi to unveil plaque of Jaffna cultural centre – Ques. Write a short note on ‘Jaffna culture’. Now, free mRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 4.March.2015

GS paper I Deforestation hits monsoon rains, says study – Ques. “Widespread global deforestation especially in the northern high latitudes has resulted an 18 per cent reduction in India’s summer monsoon rains. On the other hand, the deforestation led to moderately increased rains over South Africa, South America and Australia in the southern hemisphere.”, Critically examine. Cattle slaughter, iRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 3.March.2015

GS paper II Mothers’ low weight linked to shorter height of Indian children – Ques. “According to National Academy of Sciences, over 42 per cent of pre-pregnant Indian women were found to be underweight compared with 16.5 per cent in sub-Saharan Africa, resulting into greater proportion of Indian children shorter and smaller than children in sub-Saharan Africa”, While critically analysing the Read More…

Union Budget 2015-2016 Highlights

To download, click here – Key features of Union Budget 2015-16 Inflation Inflation declined – a structural shift CPI inflation projected at 5% by the end of the year, consequently, easing of monetary policy Monetary Policy Framework Agreement with RBI, to keep inflation below 6%. GDP growth in 2015-16, projected to be between 8 to 8.5%. Amrut Mahotsav – The year 2022, 75th year Read More…

Today’s News Updates – 1.March.2015

GS paper I Delhi Govt. proposes four sites for bio-medical waste disposal – Ques. What are ‘bio-medical’ wastes? Why biomedical waste must be properly managed and disposed? Analyse the hazards of poor management of biomedical waste. Also examine the initiatives adopted by the government to address this concern. Irrigation, organic farming take centre stage – Ques. “Pradhan Mantri Gram SinchaiRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 28.February.2015

GS paper I Efforts will be made to preserve Vijayapura’s cultural heritage, says Minister M.B. Patil – Ques. Examine the role of Ibrahim Adil Shah II in Indian history. “Adil Shahi dynasty made tremendous contribution to art and architecture”, Critically analyse. GS paper II State keeps its fingers crossed – Ques. Highlight the features of ‘The Constitution (122nd Amendment) (GST) Bill, 201Read More…

Today’s News Updates – 24.February.2015

GS paper I Kanakagiri Utsav gets off to a colourful start – Ques. Analyse the concept and objective of “Hampi Utsav 2015” . Also describe its historical background. U.K. to honour Indian soldiers at WW I event – Ques. “While the UK is one of the top ten unprompted associations with the First World War held by Indian survey respondents, India was not mentioned a single time as a top-of-mind assRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 23.February.2015

GS paper I Done enough for farm self-sufficiency: Centre – Ques. “India has not only ensured self-sufficiency in most agricultural crops but also built sufficient buffer stocks and is also in a position to export agricultural commodities to other countries” Critically discuss. Also highlight the drawbacks of agricultural policy in India. Railways, reforms and resistance – Ques. “The process ofRead More…