Today’s News Updates – 28.october.2014

GS paper II State to have Chancellor’s Council –         Ques1. Critically analyze the powers and responsibilities of the governor of the state as being the chancellor of universities. No sewage will be allowed to drain into Ganga –     Ques2. Describe the measures adopted by the government to clean the river Ganga. Civilian supremacy and defence reforms –       QuRead More…

Anagarika Dharmapala

Ques. foe Mains – Critically analyze Anagarika Dharmapala’s contribution towards restoring the glory of Buddhism in India. The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee released a commemorative postage stamp on Anagarika Dharmapala at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Postage stamp on Anagarika Dharmapala will contribute towards further strengthening the bilateral ties between India and Sri Lanka and bring thRead More…

Bureaucrats need constant re-orientation as they face new challenges every day

  Ques. for Mains – Q1. ““IAS” is a replica or legacy of the erstwhile Indian Civil Service (ICS) of British Raj”, Elucidate. Q2. “Indian bureaucrats need constant re-orientation because they are faced with new challenges every day”, Critically comment. Indian bureaucrats need constant re-orientation because they are faced with new challenges every day, the expectation level is highRead More…

Kharif Rice Area Coverage

Ques for Mains – What do you mean by net sown area? Describe the crop pattern in India. Examine government’s initiatives towards increasing net sown area. As per data released by Directorate of Economics & Statistics, acreage under kharif rice as on October 24, 2014 has increased to 380.18 lakh hectare as compered to 376.41 lakh hectare during the corresponding period of last year. PrelimiRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 27.october.2014

GS paper I Balabrooie: citizens call for heritage regulation policy – Ques1. Examine the role played by the government towards preserving the national heritage and monuments since independence. Reforming India faces an uncertain global situation – Ques2. “India, which imports 80 per cent of its oil requirements needs a clear and proactive strategy to ride over the uncertain global outlRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 25.october.2014

GS paper III India signs up for China’s Asian bank – Ques. Express your opinion about India’s potential gains from multilateral financial partnership with china. Pollution reaches new high – Ques. “Diwali has left the Capital gasping for breath with the city recording nine times higher air pollution level than normal”, While critically analyzing the given statement discuss what should be tRead More…

E-waste a major concern

E-waste is a term used to cover almost all types of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) that has or could enter the waste stream. The main factors responsible for the increased consumption and productions of electrical and electronic equipment are rapid economic growth, coupled with urbanization and industrialization. The Indian Information Technology (IT) sector is one of the major contribuRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 24.october.2014

GS paper III ‘India’s visa concerns will be addressed’       – Ques1.  “The restriction on the number of visas to IT professionals in the IT industry is a cause of concern”, Critically comment. MGNREGA is unwell         – Ques2. Critically analyze the arising challenges and hurdles in the proper implementation of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee AcRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 23.october.2014

GS paper I Seasoned artistry – Ques. Discuss about the contribution of Tharang Academy of Arts towards promoting Indian dance forms and encouraging young artists. GS paper II ‘Marital and other rapes grossly under-reported’ – Ques. “India lacks a crime victimisation survey as the sexual violence against women is grossly under-reported”, While critically analyzing the given statement suggeRead More…