Q.1) In order to consolidate the achievements of the Blue Revolution and pave the way from NeeliKranti to ArthaKranti, the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana(PMMSY) has been launched. Examine (15 marks - 250 marks) Why this question? - July 10th is celebrated every year as the National Fish Farmers Day. Intro - Start wi... .Read more
Updated on 11 July, 2020 Target 2020
GS2: Polity Court must rule(IE) The Supreme Court framed guidelines to be followed in “encounter” cases in People’s Union for Civil Liberties v State of Maharashtra, (2014). But ambiguity in wording, and a hard-to-get requirement of government sanction to prosecute police officers have conspired to ensure that police impunity is n... .Read more
Updated on 11 July, 2020 Target 2020
GS1: Culture First five re-printed volumes of Mongolian Kanjur Manuscripts released(PIB) Mongolian Kanjur, the Buddhist canonical text in 108 volumes is considered to be the most important religious text in Mongolia. In the Mongolian language ‘Kanjur’ means ‘Concise Orders’- the words of Lord Buddha in particular. It is held in ... .Read more
Updated on 10 July, 2020 Target 2020
Q.1) In the current scenario of rising border tensions between India and China, examine the relevance and implications of including Australia in Malabar exercise. Why this question? Indian government will soon take a decision on whether to include Australia in the Malabar exercises with Japan and the U.S. at a Defence Min... .Read more
Updated on 10 July, 2020 Target 2020
Q.1) For digitizing the state a three-phase transition to mandatory digital payments, accounting, and transactions for the government is the need of the hour. Comment (15 marks - 250 words) Why this question? - Recently, CAG (Comptroller and Auditor General), under a new project and law called DATA (Digital Accountability and... .Read more
Updated on 9 July, 2020 Target 2020
GS2: Polity Explained: Postal ballots and why they are fast turning into a political controversy(IE) Members of the armed forces like the Army, Navy and Air Force, members of the armed police force of a state (serving outside the state), government employees posted outside India and their spouses are entitled to vote only by post. In othe... .Read more
Updated on 9 July, 2020 Target 2020
