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GS paper I Modi to unveil plaque of Jaffna cultural centre – Ques. “The undisputed melting pot of Buddhism, Bodhgaya was where Prince Siddhartha attained enlightenment beneath a bodhi tree and became Buddha 2600 years ago.” Highlight the role of Bodh…

GS paper I Deforestation hits monsoon rains, says study – Ques. “Widespread global deforestation especially in the northern high latitudes has resulted an 18 per cent reduction in India’s summer monsoon rains. On the other hand, the deforestation led to moderately…

GS paper II Mothers’ low weight linked to shorter height of Indian children – Ques. “According to National Academy of Sciences, over 42 per cent of pre-pregnant Indian women were found to be underweight compared with 16.5 per cent in sub-Saharan…

GS paper I Delhi Govt. proposes four sites for bio-medical waste disposal – Ques. What are ‘bio-medical’ wastes? Why biomedical waste must be properly managed and disposed? Analyse the hazards of poor management of biomedical waste. Also examine the initiatives adopted by…

GS paper I Kanakagiri Utsav gets off to a colourful start – Ques. Analyse the concept and objective of “Hampi Utsav 2015” . Also describe its historical background. U.K. to honour Indian soldiers at WW I event – Ques. “While the UK…

GS paper I China protests PM’s Arunachal visit – Ques. ‘Arunachal Pradesh’ was established largely on the three areas of China’s Tibet — Monyul, Loyul and Lower Tsayul — currently under Indian illegal occupation. Do you agree with the statement? Give…

GS paper II Now, farmers can get information on crop management through SMS – Ques. Critically comment on the effectiveness and efficiency of various e-portals and mobile aid services for farmers by the government of India. India-Israel ties out in the…

GS paper I AAP to launch ‘Jai Kisan Abhiyan’ in Haryana – Ques. “A widespread shortage of urea in the country has created a situation where fertiliser dealers are benefiting at the cost of farmers and the government. Rampant black marketing…