Today’s News Updates – 5.Oct.2014

GS paper I In the heart of art                                  – Ques. Describe briefly about Galerie Sara Arakkal. Also examine Sara Arakkal’s contribution towards promoting Indian art and culture. The power of yoga                               – Ques. “Health is a state of complete harmony of the body, mind and spirit”, While critically analyzing the given Read More…

Today’s News Updates – 4.oct.2014

GS paper II New law would deny surrogacy for single parents           – Ques. Describe the need and importance of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (Regulation) Bill 2014. Sustaining Swachh Bharat Mission a challenge              – Ques. Discuss the measure adopted by the govt. to ensure proper implementation of Swachh Bharat Mission Telangana wants a slum-free capital Read More…

Today’s News Updates – 3.october.2014

GS paper II Ebola cases top 7,000 in West Africa: UN                                             –  Ques. Discuss the methods adopted by World Health Organisation (WHO) to stable and minimize the pattern of transmission in context of Ebola outbreak. Clean India Campaign: Village panchayats to get Rs 20 lakh each    – Ques. “Providing financial assistance toRead More…

Launch of the Swachhta Udyami Yojna

Question for Mains – Q1. Describe the aims & objectives of “Swachhta Udyami Yojana”. Discuss how the scheme could contribute towards improving the socio-economic status of the Safai Karamcharis and liberated Manual Scavengers. Q2. “Swachhta Udyami Yojana with twin objective of cleanliness and providing livelihood to Safai Karamcharis would become an important instrument for implementatRead More…

PM launches Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan

Question for Mains – Q1. “It was our social responsibility as citizens of India to help fulfil Gandhiji`s vision of Clean India”, Comment. Q2. Critically analyze the work done by all previous Governments and social, religious and cultural organizations towards cleanliness. Q3.  “Swachh Bharat would make a significant impact on public health, and in safeguarding income of the poor, ultimately cRead More…

Restructuring MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act)

Question for Mains – Q1.Analyze the government’s decision of restructuring Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), describe its likely implications. Q2. Throw light on the success of MGNREGA towards providing aid to rural community. Discuss the challenges faced by the government & measures adopted for its proper implementation. Government is likely to restructure Read More…

Today’s News updates – 2.october.2014

GS paper I ‘Moola Nakshatram’ sees huge rush                                     – Ques. Discuss the role and importance of Kanakadurga temple in Indian history. Describe the concept of performing ‘aksharabhyasam’ by parent for their children. GS paper II No Indian institution in top 200 in THE rankings           – Ques. “India’s quest forRead More…

‘Punarjagaran’- Mass Awakening Campaign for youth to be launched on 2nd October, 2014

Question for Mains – Discuss the importance of ‘Punarjagaran’, a Mass Awakening Campaign for Youth Participation in Nation Development. Ministry of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship, Youth Affairs and Sports has decided to launch ‘Punarjagaran’- Mass Awakening Campaign for Youth Participation in Nation Development across India from 2nd October 2014. ‘Punarjagaran’ aims at creating Read More…

Handbook – Swachh Bharat Swachh Vidyalaya

Question for Mains – Examine the role of National Human Resource Development towards fulfilling Gandhiji’s dream of Swachh Bharat by promoting behavioural change in school children so that they become agents of change in the society. Giving a call to the Nation on 15th August 2014, the Prime Minister of India announced that “all schools in the country should have toilets with separate toiletsRead More…

1.oct.2014 – Coordinated actions to make Swatchh Bharat Campaign a Great Success

Question for Mains – Critically analyze the measures adopted by the government for proper implementation of Swatchh Bharat Campaign, thereby making it a  Great Success The important measures under the Action plan are: ·The house keeping activities are divided into Daily, Weekly and Monthly activities for better implementation and monitoring. ·Special provisions are made for waste disposal, eRead More…