Agriculture: Second Green Revolution and, Government Schemes and Missions

      As we all know current state of agriculture in India is result of green revolution which is in place since late 1960’s, which was heavily backed by government. It has delivered India food security and sufficiency which was critical at that time. This progress and security had its own costs in terms …

The Big Picture – SAARC SUMMIT: Has India enhanced ties with neighbours?

ARCHIVES Summary: The two day 18th SAARC summit in Kathmandu has come to a conclusion with the signing of energy treaty. The summit which was expected to work out more wide ranging agreements, however, was overshadowed by the frosty ties between India and Pak. Before the summit, there was also a talk of bringing China …

Insights Daily Current Events, 01 December 2014

Insights Daily Current Events, 01 December 2014 Inauguration of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Rama Devi Women’s Autonomous College The President of India, recently, inaugurated the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Rama Devi College in Orissa. Who is Rama Devi? She was one of the most committed workers in India’s national movement and a devoted disciple …

[UPSC Mains 2014] Insights Secure Questions on Current Events, 01 December 2014

ARCHIVES 01 December 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) “The ‘payment bank’ initiative of RBI is both not viable and unwise.” Comment. Business Standard 2) Critically examine India’s achievements in meeting the targets of Millenium Development Goals. Business Standard 3) Examine what steps have been taken to manage the border between India …