Digitalization of Indian Museums

Ques. for Mains – Q1. Critically analyze the importance of digitalization of Indian Museums. Minister of State Culture and Tourism has launched the National Portal for Museums www.museumsofindia.gov.in. The Ministry of Culture has decided to digitize the collections of all the Museums under its control as well as the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) In the first phase of this project, the foRead More…

Tooday’s News Updates – 21.october.2014

GS paper I When Gandhiji sought consent to practise as barrister – Ques. While analyzing about mahatma gandhi’s simple lifestyle, describe his days as a legal professional and as a barrister. What was his opinion about this profession? GS paper II Peace will not be sustainable unless there is compassion: Satyarthi – Ques. “Sustainable peace will come when people value each other’s concerns,Read More…

“Silk Fab” exhibition

Ques for Mains – Discuss various measures and initiative under taken by the government to encourage and promote handloom & silk products. The Minister of State for Textiles (Independent Charge), Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar inaugurated the “Silk Fab” exhibition, in New Delhi on 20.oct.2014. The exhibition enables an interface between the weavers and consumers. The exhibition is an initiativRead More…

Need balanced approach towards labourers

Ques. for Mains – Q1. In context with boosting India’s economy there is a dire need to maintain a balanced approach towards the welfare of labourers. The Union Minister of Labour & Employment upon industry and trade unions to strike a balance in dealing with labour issues. Chairing a tripartite consultation meeting on Amendment to the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965 and said that there is a neeRead More…

Indigenous Breed of Cow Has Great Potential to Increase Farm Income

Ques. for Mains – Q1. Examine the various initiatives taken by the Government for improvement of milk productivity and conservation of indigenous cattle germplasm. Q2.Critically analyze how Indigenous Breed of farm animals has Great Potential to Increase Farm Income. The indigenous breed of cow being disease resistant and tolerant to tropical weather conditions as compared to cross-bred cow Read More…

Today’s News Updates – 20.october.2014

GS paper II Costs of ignoring hunger – Ques. “There is an urgent need to address hunger & malnutrition, if ignored will have significant costs to any country’s development.”, Critically comment. GS paper III Soft power, hard choices – Ques. Critically analyze what substantive policy changes are needed to bolster investment and encourage tourism and manufacturing sector of India. The VaRead More…

Mars Orbiter Mission of India

The Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM), also called Mangalyaan is a spacecraft orbiting Mars since 24 September 2014. Launched on 5 November 2013 by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The main objectives of the first Indian mission to Mars is to develop the technologies required for design, planning, management and operations of an interplanetary mission. Users can find information about the Read More…

Today’s News Updates – 19.october.2014

GS paper II India to follow Senegal model to track Ebola – Ques. Discuss about ‘Senegal-model’ to prevent the outbreak of the deadly disease in our country. GS paper III Iran port project – Ques. “India’s participation in the Chahbahar port project in Iran may offer significant geo-strategic advantage to India by way of smooth access to Afghanistan” Comment. PSUs await visit of central teaRead More…

Environment protection and Development need to be synergized

Ques. for Mains – Q1. “For balanced sustainable development it is extremely vital to bring about a synergy between the parameters of environment protection and development”, Critically comment. Q2. “The  National Green Tribunal of India has successfully provided an institutional mechanism and framework to address the needs and concerns pertaining to the environment”, Discuss. For balanced susRead More…