Today’s News Updates – 20.November.2014

GS paper II Government to amend Lokpal selection process – Ques. throw light on the government’s decision to amend the provisions of the Lokpal Act and the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act. what would be its implication? GS paper II Learn from RSS, says Karat – Ques. Examine the causes of existence of less number of labours in organised sector as compared to unorganised sector. How doeRead More…

Limiting the age and attempts would lead to an urban bias in the civil service exams

MDMK general secretary Vaiko on Monday urged the Centre to withdraw its decision to reduce the upper age limit for civil service aspirants as it would decrease the representation of candidates with rural background in the All India Services. Read More =>Read More…

Today’s News Updates – 19.November.2014

GS paper II Vaiko condemns plan to reduce upper age limit – Ques. “limiting the age and attempts would decrease the representation of candidates with rural background thereby lead to an urban bias in the civil service exams” Critically comment. “Army will become network-centric by 2020” – Ques. Describe the initiatives adopted by the government for complete modernization & bringing trRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 18.November.2014

GS paper I Temple authorities take tough action on erring shopkeepers – Ques. Write a brief note on Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple that belongs to ancient times. Also describe the hurdles and challenges coming across the government in context with proper maintenance of the temples in the country. GS paper II Modi-Abbott to upgrade defence ties – Ques. Highlight the importance and features of Read More…

Centre to lower age limit for civil service aspirants

In a move that could affect thousands of civil service aspirants across the country, the Centre intends to reduce the upper age limit and number of attempts of applicants with effect from 2015. Going by the new norm, the upper age limit will be 29 years for SC/ST candidates, 28 years for OBC and 26 for the unreserved category. There will be an additional two years for physically challenged candiRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 15.November.2014

GS paper II Backing for India’s U.N. resolution on yoga – Ques. It is important to observe International Day of Yoga in order to raise awareness of the benefits of practicing yoga across the world. This could also help us deal with climate change by changing lifestyle and creating consciousness. Question Hour shifted in RS to stop disruptions – Ques. “Question Hour is actually the one hour wRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 14.November.2014

GS paper I Ranade, the man who inspired Modi – Ques. Write a brief note about social activist and leader Eknath Ramkrishna Ranade popularly known as Eknathji. GS paper II India-U.S. deal paves the way for global trade pact – Ques. Highlight the importance of ratification of Trade Facilitation Agreement by WTO in context with India. Spoken English classes for govt. school children – Ques. CrRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 12.November.2014

GS paper II ‘Fraternal’ Myanmar, India for closer links – Ques. “India-Myanmar-Thailand trilateral highway and the Kaladan multi-modal transport project would not only improving connectivity between India and its neighbouring countries but also sought to be an opportunity for industrial cooperation”, Discuss. India, Myanmar to raise bilateral trade – Ques. “ASEAN is at the core of IndRead More…

Today’s News updates – 11.November.2014

GS paper II Gujarat first to make voting compulsory in local body polls – Ques. Express your views on ‘should voting be compulsory in local bodies?’. What may be its implications. Economic stress trigger for gender violence – Ques. “One of the major solution to gender violence could be breaking the cycle of discrimination by reaching out to young boys with alternative ideas of masculinity”, whRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 10.November.2014

GS paper III Making profit with a difference – Ques1. “In a business model of work, profit and quality should be systematically linked to enhanced remuneration, where workers prove their mettle by earning high salaries”, while critically analyzing the given statement describe what reforms can be made in the factory system & other businesses to ensure maximum benefit labours as well as bRead More…