Today’s News Updates – 26.December.2014

GS paper II Modi leads good governance carol – Ques. Critically analyze the recent e-governance initiatives by the central government introduced during the celebration of Good Governance Day. Tech help from China, Japan for railway upgrade: Modi – Ques. “Emulating Japan and China’s model of development to up-grade Indian railways would be a significant step by the central government”, Discuss.Read More…

Today’s News Updates – 25.December.2014

GS paper II Centre offers full support to Assam – Ques. Discuss the major causes of distress in the state of Assam and government’s role in this context. ‘Review of national targets vital for climate action’ – Ques. “There is an urgent need to review targets and achievements of national contribution to tackling climate change”, Elucidate. GS paper III Expert group to check cyber crime –Read More…

Today’s News Updates – 24.December.2014

GS paper I Sankranti goodies for BPL families – Ques. Write a brief note on ‘Sankranti festival’. GS paper II Panel reiterates need to recast BBMP – Ques. “There is a need to follow multi-municipal structures in the cities with less area and large population in India”, Critically comment. Bill seeks to widen overseas citizenship – Ques. Critically analyze government’s efforts to woo the IndRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 21.December.2014

GS paper I Non-farm incomes essential for farmers, says survey – Ques. Critically comment on the importance of non-farm incomes for small & marginal Indian farmers. Describe government’s major initiatives to promote such source of income for Indian farmers. GS paper II Digital literacy mission comes to TS – Ques. Critically analyze the significance of digital literacy for people living Read More…

Today’s News Updates – 20.December.2014

GS paper II New India-U.S. defence pact on the cards – Ques. Critically comment on ‘Indo-U.S. defence ties’ and its dual role in enhancing Indian defence sector as well as bilateral relationship between both the countries. Government sabotaged liquor policy: Sudheeran – Ques. Highlight the drawbacks of liquor policy throughout the country in the present scenario. Also discuss whether there shRead More…

Report of the High Level Committee to review Acts administered by Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change

Some of the major recommendations of the Committee: Economic incentives for increased community participation in farm and social forestry by way of promoting and proving statutory safeguards to ‘treelands’ as distinct from ‘forest’ Making preparation of Wildlife Management plans mandatory and inserting a provision to this effect in the Wild Life Protection Act Creation of NaRead More…

Eminent Gandhian Shri Chunibhai Vaidya

Ques for Mains – “Shri Chunibhi Vaidya is a true Gandhian and continues to be a symbol of hope for millions”, Discuss. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has condoled the passing away of eminent Gandhian Shri Chunibhai Vaidya. Shri Chunibhai Vaidya’s name is synonymous with ‘Resistance to Justice’ and commitment to the cause of social development.
After undertaking Sarvodaya publication worRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 19.December.2014

GS paper II SC: why is eastern border still porous? – Ques. Discuss the loop holes and limitations in government’s strategy in context with securing the eastern border of the country which is a major cause of concern of large influx of illegal migrants from Bangladesh. Officials try to break nuclear logjam ahead of Obama visit – Ques. Critically comment whether India’s Nuclear Liability ActRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 18.December.2014

GS paper I A plastic-free Parliament? – Ques. Critically analyze the efforts made by the government to minimize the use of plastic in the country. Suggest further measures. GS paper II Officials try to break nuclear logjam ahead of Obama visit – Ques. Highlight the major challenges in context with India-U.S. civil nuclear cooperation. Govt. calendar has cleanliness as theme – Ques. “IndiaRead More…