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ARCHIVES December 25, 2013 NATIONAL Half of Odisha’s iron ore mines lack clearance: Shah Commission According to the Justice M.B. Shah Commission report on illegal iron and manganese ore mining – 94 of the 192 iron ore mining leases in Odisha do not have the mandatory environmental clearances. And of the 96 that did have …
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ARCHIVES December 24, 2013 NATIONAL Poorna Shakti Kendras to empower rural women To ensure the socio-economic development of women in rural areas, the National Mission for Empowerment of Women is promoting a model intervention project. The project is launched across 21 districts nationwide. The women’s centre- Poorna Shakti Kendra, established in villages would offer services …
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ARCHIVES December 23, 2013 NATIONAL (Today, there were only a few important articles to read ) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI): FSSAI was established under Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 which consolidates various acts & orders that have hitherto handled food related issues in various Ministries and Departments. FSSAI has been …
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ARCHIVES 23, December 2013 1. What are biomaterials? Explain their uses. (200 Words) The Hindu 2. What mechanisms have been put in place by India and Nepal to curb illegal trade and improve security in their borders. Have they been successful? Examine. (200 Words) The Hindu 3. Write a critical note on the contribution of Muhammad …
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ARCHIVES December 21, 2013 NATIONAL Union Govt. moves apex court for review of Section 377 ruling Recently the Supreme Court (SC) had upheld Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), according to which homosexuality or unnatural sex between two consenting adults is illegal and an offence. With regard to this the Union Govt has …
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ARCHIVES December 20, 2013 NATIONAL AAP gets the status of a State party The Election Commission (EC) recognised the AamAadmi Party (AAP) as a State party after the party fulfilled the eligibility conditions set by the EC for granting the status. The party which took part for the 1st time in the elections (Delhi) won …
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ARCHIVES December 19, 2013 NATIONAL Land Boundary Agreement Bill and its opposition The West Bengal CM has expressed strong reservation over the introduction of the Land Boundary Agreement (LBA) Bill in the Rajya Sabha and has said that the Bill was ‘forcefully introduced’ in Parliament without consulting the States involved in the boundary demarcation. (Other …
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ARCHIVES December 18, 2013 NATIONAL Provisions of Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill, 2013 The Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill, 2013 seeks to establish the institution of Lokpal at the Centre and Lokayukta at the States which would provide a uniform vigilance and anti-corruption mechanism across the country. Jurisdiction of Lokpal with respect to Prime Minister: The jurisdiction …
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ARCHIVES December 17, 2013 NATIONAL The National Campaign for People’s Right to Information (NCPRI) has sought the simultaneous passage of the Lokpal Bill, the Grievance Redress Bill and the Whistleblower Protection Bill, contending that these laws formed would contain inter-linked measures that constituted the much required accountability regime. The rights of citizens for time-bound delivery …
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ARCHIVES December 16, 2013 NATIONAL Chinese troops apprehend Indians in Chumar Chinese troops have apprehended five Indian nationals in the Chumar area of Ladakh, well inside the Indian territory, and took them to their side of the border perhaps the first incident of this kind along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in an apparent …
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ARCHIVES December 14, 2013 NATIONAL Cabinet gives nod to Disabilities Bill The Union Cabinet has approved the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill, a comprehensive measure that covers a whole spectrum of problems from physical disabilities to mental illness and multiple disabilities. It will replace the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunity Protection of Rights and …
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( ‘Mind-mapping’ initiative – will give you more Insights on Daily news Analysis. This would help one visualise other related aspects, while reading a article by making it more interesting & thought-provoking ) ARCHIVES December 13, 2013 NATIONAL Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redress) Rules, 2013, notified The Women and Child …
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ARCHIVES December 12, 2013 NATIONAL Supreme Court sets aside Delhi HC verdict decriminalizing gay sex In a major setback to gay rights activists, the Supreme Court has held that homosexuality or unnatural sex between two consenting adults under Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) is illegal and will continue to be an offence. …
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ARCHIVES December 11, 2013 NATIONAL Critical view over the ‘Role of Media in a Democratic country like India’ Despite the proliferation of media houses in India, what is actually missing is the ‘diversity of opinion.’ The media is not living upto it’s guiding principles of journalism- “comment is free, but facts are sacred” (as told …
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ARCHIVES December 10, 2013 NATIONAL Role of NOTA in the recent State Elections ‘None of the Above (NOTA)’ is an option given to the voters for the 1st time to reject all contestants. Though there has been a difference in opinion on the impact and relevance of NOTA across the political group, in the tribal …
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ARCHIVES 8th December 2013 Do you think the recent WTO deal at Bali is a revival for the multilateral organisation? How will it boost exports?(200 words) http://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/bali-deal-a-boost-to-exports-says-industry/article5433461.ece Write about UNESCO’s “Intangible Heritage” List. Describe the importance of “Manipuri Sankirtana”. (100 words) http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-newdelhi/manipuri-sankirtana-inscribed-on-unescos-intangible-heritage-list/article5435312.ece Comment on the boundary conditions between India and Nepal. What are the implications …
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ARCHIVES 7, December 2013 1. Highlight the events that led to the arrest and later release of Nelson Mandela in South Africa. Explain how Mandela sought to build a new democracy after his release from 27 years of imprisonment in South Africa. (250 Words) The Hindu The Hindu 2 …
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ARCHIVES 5, December 2013 1. Evaluate the role played by NABARD in rural development in India. (200 Words) The Hindu 2. Write a note on the economic cooperation between India and Egypt. Do you think political instability in Egypt has affected ties between two countries? Substantiate. (200 Words) The Hindu 3. Sphere of Influence (SOI) of …
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Questions From The Hindu, 22/11/2013 1. What aspects of centre-state relations are at conflict in the case of implementation of recommendations of High-Level Working Group (HLWG) on Western Ghats (headed by Kasturirangan) by the state governments? Explain. (150 Words) The Hindu 2. Explain the history of Naga insurgency in the North Eastern region of the country. …
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