Renewable energy

Ques. “India has great potential for solar rooftop projects which has not been exploited fully at present. Policy & regulatory interventions are required for India so as to lead the league of pioneer countries of the world in the field of renewable energy”, while considering the given statement describe the initiatives adopted by the government to promote renewable energy sector of the countryRead More…

National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP)

Ques. Describe the salient features, objectives and vision of National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP). National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP) is a flagship scheme of the Ministry of Rural Development. National Goal: The National Goal of the programme is to provide every rural person with adequate safe water for drinking, cooking and other domestic basic needs on a sustainable bRead More…

Current Affairs course 2015

Civil Mentor Team is offering you a new course for preparation of Indian Civil Services Examination under Prelim-cum-Mains 2015 Online coaching programme. Current Affairs 2015 online course  (July to December 2015) What is Current affairs 2015 online course? This is an online course for current affairs preparation for Mains as well as prelims exam. You will get 1000+ Current Affairs ArticlesRead More…

PRAGATI

Ques. Critically analyse the role of PRAGATI in the simplification of the governance process. PRAGATI – the ICT-based, multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation. PRAGATI is speeding up decision-making processes in vital projects and important areas of governance. Spirit of problem-solving and swift implementation, which is being generated through the PRAGATI interaRead More…

MoU between India and Seychelles

Ques. Write a brief note on  bilateral relationship between India and Seychelles. Describe their recent bilateral ties. The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Renewable Energy Cooperation between India and Seychelles in March, 2015, during the visit of the Prime Minister to Seychelles.
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Today’s News Updates – 14.May.2015

GS paper II Politicians lose space in govt. ads – Ques. Government ads are increasingly used to publish the images of politicians and get political milegae. Many government advertisements do not carry sufficient information related to government schemes/programmes/information. It becomes a wastage on public exchequer. So government ads should be stopped completely. Do you agree with the statemenRead More…

CSAT Made Qualifying In Nature

According to the recent notification: The Government has approved the following in respect of Civil Services Examination: • An Expert Committee would be constituted to comprehensively examine various issues raised from time to time namely, eligibility, syllabus, scheme and pattern of Civil Services Examination. • Till such time the Government takes decision on the recommendation of the abovRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 13.May.2015

GS paper III Hiring activity continues to soar in pharma sector – Ques. “The pharmaceutical industry in India is the world’s third-largest in terms of volume. In last 10 year the sector has witnessed an exponential growth which is now expected to create more and more employment in the country”, Critically Discuss. Mission Mangroves in Sri Lanka – Ques. “Mangroves are an important protection agRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 12.May.2015

GS paper II Division of State is no solution to the problem, says Ugrappa – Ques. Many political parties are demanding to divide their states with a view to overcome the various problems faced by the stated. Do you think division of the State can be one solution to these issues? Critically discuss. Child marriages continue unabated in a ‘Smart City’ – Ques. “Child marriage is an old tradiRead More…