Today’s News Updates – 4.April.2015

GS paper II “By 2050, India will have the largest number of Muslims” – Ques. According to the in-depth study on ‘The Future of World Religions: Population Growth Projections, 2010-2050,” conducted by the Pew Research Center, Although India would retain a Hindu majority, but would also have the largest Muslim population of any country in the world, surpassing Indonesia by 2050. CriticRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 3.April.2015

GS paper II   Role for Delhiites in budget-making process – Ques. Critically comment whether involving general public in the decision making process is a good approach with respect to the governance. GS paper III Cities struggle to stay afloat – Ques. “India’s biggest cities are simply unable to raise funds to sustain themselves, as a percentage of total receipts are very low or totaRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 2.April.2015

GS paper II Around half of Indian children under 5 stunted – Ques. Write a brief note on ‘Malnutrition Mapping Project’. “According to the Malnutrition Mapping Project India is home to third-highest number of obese people after the U.S. and China, 48 per cent of women of reproductive age and 59 per cent of children under the age of five are anaemic, and close to 48 per cent of children under tRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 1.April.2015

GS paper II Gujarat anti-terror Bill passed finally – Ques. Critically analyse the need of Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime Bill 2015. Also discuss the controversial provisions of Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime Bill 2015 which may have negative outcomes.  ‘Building ties for the 21st century’ – Ques. The Chinese government has announced the Maritime SilRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 31.March.2015

GS paper II India, France to co-develop naval missile – Ques. “Besides providing the Indian armed forces with a modern air defence missile, the ‘Maitri’ project will also add a new capability with France, which does not have a similar missile in production. Describe briefly about ‘Maitri’ project. Highlight its features, technology used and role of France in its development..  ‘BeRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 28.March.2015

GS paper I ICHR debate on Aryan invasion theory cut short – Ques. Describe the concept of idea of plural India. Highlight the contribution of schools of history to keep alive the idea of a plural India. ICHR debate on Aryan invasion theory cut short – Ques. Write a brief note on the ‘Aryan invasion’. GS paper II Hindi fits the bill as national language: Governor – Ques. “While Hindi uniteRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 27.March.2015

GS paper II Maritime Silk Road to reset Beijing-Colombo ties – Ques. What do you mean by China’s Maritime Silk Road? Examine how it differs from its String of Pearls strategy. Also discuss India’s strategic and economic interests in Maritime Silk Road proposal. U.S., Russia feud on Earth but keep the peace in space – Ques. “The International Space Station (ISS) is one of the rare areas of Read More…

Today’s News Updates – 26.March.2015

GS paper I Damaged artefacts leave ASI fuming – Ques. “According to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), there has been many instance of inappropriate handling of Indian artefacts by various museums in India”, In context with the given statement suggest measure amd initiatives that must be by the government to resolve the issue.  GS paper II India, Qatar sign prisoner exchange deal – Read More…

Today’s News Updates – 25.March.2015

GS paper II ‘Moral policing’ on the rise: souharda vedike – Ques. What do you mean by ‘moral policing’? Discuss the impact of moral policing on the society and communities. “Moral policing aims to project Indian culture form the western culture”, Do you agree with the statement? Critically comment.  India, China agree to maintain peace, tranquillity in border areas – Ques. “Inspite of sRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 24.March.2015

GS paper II ‘More needs to be done for TB control’ – Ques. “India, which has 2.2 million new cases of TB identified every year, has come a long way in TB control but there was still more ground to cover”, In the light of given statement critically analyse the treatment protocols and the steps under taken to combat the spread of the disease. What further intervention and changes are requiredRead More…