Q.1) What is nanotechnology ? discuss the significance of Nanotechnology in agriculture. Why this question: Minister for Science & Technology, Health & Family Welfare and Earth Sciences and Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development & Panchayati Raj released the ‘Guidelines for Evaluation of N... .Read more
Updated on 8 July, 2020 Target 2020
GS1 Social Issues: Women ‘Command posts ruling will be followed soon’ The top court had directed that women officers in the Army be granted permanent commission and command postings. GS1 Social Issues: Population BIHAR IS NOW A FERTILITY OUTLIER The Age Specific Fertility Rate (ASFR), or the births per 1,000 women c... .Read more
Updated on 8 July, 2020 Target 2020
Q.1) Match-fixing law in India would demonstrate that sporting manipulation is not a ‘simple’ breach of sporting rules, but also an offence against the public in a broader sense. Comment (15 marks - 250 words) Why this question? - Match-fixing is not an independent offence in India. Intro - Define match-fixing - Insta... .Read more
Updated on 7 July, 2020 Target 2020
GS2: Polity Explained: Why it is difficult to prosecute someone accused of match-fixing(IE) Match-fixing is not an independent offence in India and there are no laws covering it. After every match-fixing scandal, investigators, legislators and lawyers have called for reforms, arguing that the absence of laws makes it difficult for them to ... .Read more
Updated on 7 July, 2020 Target 2020
Q.1) The Indian Banking Sector has been in dismal conditions in spite of relief measures announced amid lockdown. Comment. 10 marks (150 words) Why This Question: Experts are recommending fresh measures after the lockdown as the current package might not be sufficient. Intro: Start by telling the banking sec... .Read more
Updated on 6 July, 2020 Target 2020
GS2: Polity Re-enfranchise the forgotten voter(TH) Service voters (government employees) posted away from home can vote through the Electronically Transmitted Postal Ballot System (ETPBS). Classified service voters (e.g., military personnel) can do so through their proxies. The ECI has said that it is testing an Aadhaar-linked v... .Read more
Updated on 6 July, 2020 Target 2020
