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…

Today’s News Updates – 21.February.2015

GS paper I China protests PM’s Arunachal visit – Ques. ‘Arunachal Pradesh’ was established largely on the three areas of China’s Tibet — Monyul, Loyul and Lower Tsayul — currently under Indian illegal occupation. Do you agree with the statement? Give reasons in support of your answer. GS paper III PCPIR opposed on the ground of health hazards – Ques. What do you mean by “Chemical Read More…

Soil Health Card scheme

Ques. Critically analyse the need and concept of ‘Soil Health Card scheme’ towards boosting agriculture sector. Also describe its benefits for farmers of India. http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=115597 PM launched ‘Soil Health Card scheme’, for focusing attention on the health of soil in agricultural areas across the country, to boost productivity and bring about increased prosperityRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 19.February.2015

GS paper II Now, farmers can get information on crop management through SMS – Ques. Critically comment on the effectiveness and efficiency of various e-portals and mobile aid services for farmers by the government of India. India-Israel ties out in the open, says Ya’alon – Ques. “India is one of Israel’s biggest defence customers, whose bilateral relations established in 1992 and with seveRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 18.February.2015

GS paper I AAP to launch ‘Jai Kisan Abhiyan’ in Haryana – Ques. “A widespread shortage of urea in the country has created a situation where fertiliser dealers are benefiting at the cost of farmers and the government. Rampant black marketing in this key agricultural input means the government’s subsidy burden is actually enriching the intermediaries”, critically comment. GS paper II No shorRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 17Februar.2015

GS paper II Pre-empting China, India inks nuclear pact with Sri Lanka – Ques. “In a sign of a closer strategic partnership between Sri Lanka’s new government and India, a civil nuclear cooperation agreement has been concluded, which is Sri Lanka’s first nuclear partnership with any country” While critically analysing the given statement describe India-Sri Lanka  bilateral relationship. CenRead More…