Today’s News Updates – 21.November.2014

GS paper I Area under cultivation expected to grow – Ques. Evaluate the steps taken by the government to increase area under cultivation in India. Describe the challenges and drawbacks in this context. CM threatens ‘Operation Blue Star’ – Ques. Briefly describe the causes, objectives and consequences  of ‘Operation Blue star’  ordered by former prime minister of India Ms. Indira Gandhi.
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Today’s News Updates – 20.November.2014

GS paper II Government to amend Lokpal selection process – Ques. throw light on the government’s decision to amend the provisions of the Lokpal Act and the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act. what would be its implication? GS paper II Learn from RSS, says Karat – Ques. Examine the causes of existence of less number of labours in organised sector as compared to unorganised sector. How doeRead More…

Limiting the age and attempts would lead to an urban bias in the civil service exams

MDMK general secretary Vaiko on Monday urged the Centre to withdraw its decision to reduce the upper age limit for civil service aspirants as it would decrease the representation of candidates with rural background in the All India Services. Read More =>Read More…

Today’s News Updates – 19.November.2014

GS paper II Vaiko condemns plan to reduce upper age limit – Ques. “limiting the age and attempts would decrease the representation of candidates with rural background thereby lead to an urban bias in the civil service exams” Critically comment. “Army will become network-centric by 2020” – Ques. Describe the initiatives adopted by the government for complete modernization & bringing trRead More…

Mock Test 21

Mock Test 21 syllabus is given below: GS paper I Table No. 1 Summary Total Marks
100 No. of questions
50 Marks per questions
2 No. of options
4 Negative Marking
1/3 of the allotted marks Table No. 2 Subject
Chapters/topics
No. of Questions
Reference sources Geography
Regional development & planning
6
Books –  Geography of India by majid husain or A COMPRERead More…

Today’s News Updates – 18.November.2014

GS paper I Temple authorities take tough action on erring shopkeepers – Ques. Write a brief note on Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple that belongs to ancient times. Also describe the hurdles and challenges coming across the government in context with proper maintenance of the temples in the country. GS paper II Modi-Abbott to upgrade defence ties – Ques. Highlight the importance and features of Read More…

Centre to lower age limit for civil service aspirants

In a move that could affect thousands of civil service aspirants across the country, the Centre intends to reduce the upper age limit and number of attempts of applicants with effect from 2015. Going by the new norm, the upper age limit will be 29 years for SC/ST candidates, 28 years for OBC and 26 for the unreserved category. There will be an additional two years for physically challenged candiRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 17.November.2014

GS paper I “Learn from Gandhiji’s teachings” – Ques. “Countries are grappling with two major challenges — terrorism and global warming, If we look at Gandhiji’s life and his teachings, then we will be able to find solutions to the problems that the world faces today”, Elucidate. GS paper II India-EU civil nuclear deal likely in a year – Ques. “India is likely to to sign a civil nuclRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 15.November.2014

GS paper II Backing for India’s U.N. resolution on yoga – Ques. It is important to observe International Day of Yoga in order to raise awareness of the benefits of practicing yoga across the world. This could also help us deal with climate change by changing lifestyle and creating consciousness. Question Hour shifted in RS to stop disruptions – Ques. “Question Hour is actually the one hour wRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 14.November.2014

GS paper I Ranade, the man who inspired Modi – Ques. Write a brief note about social activist and leader Eknath Ramkrishna Ranade popularly known as Eknathji. GS paper II India-U.S. deal paves the way for global trade pact – Ques. Highlight the importance of ratification of Trade Facilitation Agreement by WTO in context with India. Spoken English classes for govt. school children – Ques. CrRead More…