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…

Today’s News Updates – 6.April.2015

GS paper I Hybrid grape seedlings ready for distribution among growers – Ques. Define the term ‘Hybrid’. Critically analyse the role and importance of the process of hybridization in Indian agriculture. Give examples in support of your answer. GS paper II Pact on smart cities likely during Modi’s visit to France – Ques. “Establishing a bilateral agreement between India and France in contexRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 4.April.2015

GS paper II “By 2050, India will have the largest number of Muslims” – Ques. According to the in-depth study on ‘The Future of World Religions: Population Growth Projections, 2010-2050,” conducted by the Pew Research Center, Although India would retain a Hindu majority, but would also have the largest Muslim population of any country in the world, surpassing Indonesia by 2050. CriticRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 3.April.2015

GS paper II   Role for Delhiites in budget-making process – Ques. Critically comment whether involving general public in the decision making process is a good approach with respect to the governance. GS paper III Cities struggle to stay afloat – Ques. “India’s biggest cities are simply unable to raise funds to sustain themselves, as a percentage of total receipts are very low or totaRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 2.April.2015

GS paper II Around half of Indian children under 5 stunted – Ques. Write a brief note on ‘Malnutrition Mapping Project’. “According to the Malnutrition Mapping Project India is home to third-highest number of obese people after the U.S. and China, 48 per cent of women of reproductive age and 59 per cent of children under the age of five are anaemic, and close to 48 per cent of children under tRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 1.April.2015

GS paper II Gujarat anti-terror Bill passed finally – Ques. Critically analyse the need of Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime Bill 2015. Also discuss the controversial provisions of Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime Bill 2015 which may have negative outcomes.  ‘Building ties for the 21st century’ – Ques. The Chinese government has announced the Maritime SilRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 31.March.2015

GS paper II India, France to co-develop naval missile – Ques. “Besides providing the Indian armed forces with a modern air defence missile, the ‘Maitri’ project will also add a new capability with France, which does not have a similar missile in production. Describe briefly about ‘Maitri’ project. Highlight its features, technology used and role of France in its development..  ‘BeRead More…