24th Edition of Ind-Indo Corpat Concludes

The close defence relations between Indian and Indonesia have been growing steadily with regular joint activities and exchanges of personnel between the Armed Forces of the two countries. Under the broad ambit of this Strategic Partnership, TNI AL (Tentara National Indonesia Angkatan Laut) and the Indian Navy have been carrying out coordinated patrolling twice a year since 2002 near the InternatioRead More…

Message to the Nation from the President on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti

In his message the President has said, “The birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of our Nation, is an occasion for all of us to rededicate ourselves to Bapuji’s ideals of truth, non-violence and all-round development. Gandhiji’s leadership inspired millions to unite in the cause of freedom and independence. He also taught us to stand resolutely against fear, to understand the impRead More…

Remote Sensing and GIS

REMOTE SENSING AND GIS What is remote sensing? Remote sensing is the science of obtaining information about objects or areas from a distance, typically from aircraft or satellites. Remote sensors collect data by detecting the energy that is reflected from Earth. These sensors can be on satellites or mounted on aircraft. 
Remote sensors can be either passive or active. Passive sensors respondRead More…

The National Judicial Appointments Commission Bill, 2014

The National Judicial Appointments Commission Bill, 2014 was introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 11, 2014 by the Minister of Law and Justice, Mr. Ravi Shankar Prasad. The Bill has been introduced in conjunction with the Constitutional (121st Amendment) Bill, 2014, which establishes the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC). The Bill provides for the procedurRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 1.october.2014

GS paper I Orwell museum or satyagraha park first?                        – Ques. Critically analyze George Orwell’s contribution against injustice by attacking totalitarianism, fascism and imperialism through his writings. 50 per cent decline in population of 3,000 species         – Ques. Examine the cause of decline in wildlife populations since few decades. what meaRead More…

Mock Test 15

Mock Test 15 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
 agriculture + resources
6
Books –  Geography of India by majid husain or A COMPREHENSIVE GERead More…

Today’s News Updates – 30.september.2014

GS paper II Cleanliness drive won’t be a one-day affair: Railway official                  – Ques1. Critically analyse the the steps should be taken by the government for proper implementation of Clean India Campaign and creating its awareness among the general public. Conviction by trial courts on moral grounds has become a fashion: HC  – Ques2. Describe the limitatiRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 29.september.2014

GS paper I More hot air at climate summit        – Ques. “India must recapture its capacity to proactively provide both intellectual and political leadership on climate change”, Elucidate. A food system for the future              – Ques. “In the face of climate change, our basic food systems have to be reimagined so that the world is producing nutritious food in a more sustaRead More…