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  • Joined: 31 July 2014
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Indo – French Naval Exercise Varuna 2015

Indo-French naval exercise (VARUNA), ten day long exercise commenced on 23 April 2015 and included both a harbour and sea phase. VARUNA aims at deriving mutual benefit from the experiences of the two navies. The confidence gained through such exercises…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…