Today’s News Updates – 12.December.2014

GS paper I

‘Paradigm shift vital to save agriculture’ – Ques. “There is a need to enhance irrigation facilities and implement proper crop planning to increase productivity”, Describe the major initiatives by the central government in this context since a decade. highlight the hurdles and challenges in the present scenario.

GS paper II

Vision statement on atomic energy cooperation unveiled – Ques. Critically analyze the features and characteristics of atomic energy cooperation between India and Russia.

Moving forward on insurance – Ques. Critically comment on the importance of ‘The Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill’ which aims to increase the flow of foreign investment into the capital-starved insurance industry, thereby boosting India’s economy.