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(Current Affairs) Economic & Energy | October: 2011

Posted: 18 Oct 2011 11:54 PM PDT


Economic & Energy

  • Approach Paper for the 12th FYP (2012-17) Approved
  • State Portal Including Applications & e-forms
  • State Service Delivery Gateway (SSDG)
  • Gap Infrastructure - Identification of Gaps in Connectivity
  • Training
  • Manpower
  • Content Service Provider (CSP)
  • India will have Growth Rate of 8.1 Per cent: UNCTAD
  • Lohia Panel Suggestions
  • National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council
  • PMEAC revised GDP Growth to 8 Per cent in 2011-12
  • India's GDP Growth will be 7.5-8% According to Moody's
  • Export of Endosulfan allowed
  • Railway Revenue Jumps up by 8.52%
  • MOU between India Post & NSE for Financial Awareness
  • Additional Production of Pulses in Rabi 2011-12
  • Cropped Area Acreaged up
  • Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Bill, 2011
  • The Key Features of New MMDR Bill, 2011, are the Following:
  • YH Malegam Panel's Suggestions
  • Agro Advisory Services
  • Review of Mineral Concession Regime in India
  • 8 Core Infrastructure Industries registered 3.5 % Growth
  • RBI hiked Repo Rate by 25 basis points
  • FDI Limit for FM radio up to 26%
  • Ban on the Export of Onions Lifted
  • Fraud Risk Management Practices will be Implemented
  • MOU between IIFCL, LIC and IDFC for TFS
  • Terms of Reference extended of the Nilekani Panel
  • $1 Billion ECBs in Yuan allowed
  • Post Offices to Provide Visa Related Services
  • Fiscal Deficit Surged to Rs 2.73 lakh crore
  • Public Private Partnership for Infrastructure Projects
  • India's Spending on Green IT & Sustainability Initiatives to Double to $70 billion in 2015
  • Committee Set up by TRAI Submitted Report
  • The International Railway Equipment Exhibition -2011

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(Current Affairs) International Events | October: 2011

Posted: 18 Oct 2011 11:39 PM PDT


International Events

  • Right to Vote for Women in Saudi Arabia
  • Ban on Oil Imports from Syria by European Union
  • Expanded EU Bailout Fund approved by German Parliament
  • US accusing Hakkani TerrorNetwork for attack on US Embassy in Kabul
  • For Reforms in the UN Security Council G-4 will Work together
  • Indian Mujahideen Declared Terrorist Organization
  • India Took over the Presidency of the G-24
  • NATO's Mission in Libya extended by 3 Months
  • 7th ADB/OECD Anti- Corruption Initiative on Asia and the Pacific
  • 100 million Donation by Iran to Pakistan to Help Rehabilitate its Flood Victims
  • 8th International Abilympics to be held in Seoul
  • India Contributed $1 Million to UN Women Budget

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(Download) IAS (Main) General Studies (Polity) Sample Paper: 2011

Posted: 18 Oct 2011 11:17 PM PDT


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IAS Main General Studies Polity Sample Paper

1. Answer the following (in about 250 words for each answer)
(a)"India needs a law to protect its most vulnerable citizens from mass violence, its minorities." In this respect can you suggest.What are the main provision of the recently drafted "prevention of communal and Targeted violence: (Access to Justice and Reparations) Bill, 2011.
(b) In the light of recent corruptions and scandals in the country, Do you think that changing from parliamentary form of government to presidential form of government will be a solution for better governance? Substantiate your answer.

2. Answer any two of the following in about 150 words each
(a) What are the duties and powers of the comptroller and Auditor General of India and suggest some measures to make this institution more independent from executive control.
(b) Give your views on the right to freedom enshrined under Article 19. Do you think the six basic freedoms prescribed in Article 19 should be made absolute?
(c) What is the doctrine of "Basic features of the constitution. Do you think that this doctrine have given judiciary an upper hand over legislature?

3. Answer any two of the following in about 150 words each
(a) Do you think India is a secular country, and discuss the position of minorities in India.
(b) Is it possible to establish a socially just society in India by mearly providing reservation of seats for women in parliament?
(c) Briefly mention some of the measures taken by the union government for the implementation of the directive principles of state policy in recent years.

4. Answer any two of the following in about 150 word each
(a) Give your opinion regarding the relevance of Rajya Sabha as a second chamber in the federal structure of the Indian parliamentary system.
(b) Suggest some constitutional amendments to change the way elections are fought and held in India by freeing the process from criminalisation and corruption.
(c) Article 370

5. Write brief but precise notes on any six of the following. your answer should not exceed 50 words in each case.
(a) JPC
(b) Results Framework Document (RFD)
(c) Gorkhaland
(d) C.V.C
(e) Fast track Courts
(f) N.A.C.
(g) N. C. H. E. R


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(Notification) KPSC: Kannada Language Examination Result Held On 25-09-2011

Posted: 18 Oct 2011 10:53 PM PDT


Karnataka Public Serivce Commission

In pursuance of this Office Notification Nos. PSC 1 RTB-(1)/2011 dated: 17-05-2011, & PSC 1 RTB-2/2011 dated:25/07/2011 the list of candidates who have qualified in the Kannada Language Examination held on 25/09/2011 for various technical posts in accordance with Karnataka Civil Services (Direct Recruitment by Competitive Examinations and Selection) (General) Rules, 2006 and Amendment Rules 2007,is hereby published for the information of the candidates. Mere pass in this Examination, which is of qualifying in nature does not mean that the candidate is eligible for interview.


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Today's Important News: 19 October 2011

Posted: 18 Oct 2011 10:27 PM PDT

(Current Affairs) National Events | October: 2011

Posted: 18 Oct 2011 03:51 AM PDT


National Events

National Events

  • Land Acquisition Bill, 2011 Approved
  • Key Features of Land Draft Bill
  • Earthquake in Sikkim of 6.8 magnitude
  • PM visits Sikkim, Announces 1000 cr. Rupee Relief
  • Tripartite Agreement Signed for Peace in Assam
  • Geriatric OPD at AIIMS Dedicated to NPHCE
  • National Frequency Allocation Plan Released
  • Compensation should be given to Farmers for the Plantation on their Land
  • SC ordered Private Hospitals to Provide Free Treatment to Poor
  • Mercy Seeked for the Rajiv Gandhi Assassins
  • Training of Drivers by MOT
  • New National Policy on Senior Citizens under consideration
  • Amendments to NIMHANS, Bangalore Bill 2010 Proposed
  • Pictorial Warning on Tobacco Products Compulsory
  • Ration and Voter Cards to Sex Workers should be provided
  • Golden Jubilee for SCI
  • Bill to Check Cow Slaughter in Gujarat
  • To Deal with Naxalism New Policy unveiled
  • NDMA Observed 7th Formation Day
  • Rules of Reservation not Applicable to Upgraded Post s
  • NCCF asked to Expend its Network
  • For Better Governance leverage synergies between IT and Telecom
  • Rule of Law is an Integral Part of the Basic Structure of the Constitution

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(Download) IAS (Main) General Studies (History) Sample Paper: 2011

Posted: 18 Oct 2011 03:16 AM PDT


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IAS Main General Studies History Sample Paper

1. Answer the following (in about 250 words for each answer)
(a) "The romance is that there is security of life and property in India, The reality is that there is no such thing. To millions in India life is simply "half-feeding or starvation of famines and disease" Examine the statement.
(b) Do you think that partition of India was inevitable? Discuss the back ground which lead to the partition.

2. Answer any two of the following in about 150 words each
(a) Do you think that revolt of 1857 was inherent in constitution of company's rule?
(b) "The British policy after 1857 was characterised by elements of caution and conservatism" Discuss.
(c) Do you agree with the view that socioreligious reform moments created the space for nationalistic thinking.

3. Answer any two of the following in about 100 words each
(a) Is it correct to say that Independence of India in 1947 was more the result of British weakness than the strength of Indian nationalism? Critically analyse.
(b) Having won political freedom is not enough India have to win economic and cultural freedom, Comment?
(c) Write the factors and forces responsible for the rise of revolutionary terrorism in India.

4. Answer any two of the following about 150 words each
(a) Gandhi restrained mass movement yet he retained his popularity among the masses. How do you explain this paradox.
(b) Analyse the main factors responsible for civil disobedience movement. How far its aim were realised by the government of India Act 1935?
(c) Do you think it is correct to say that Quit India Movement sealed the fate of British rule in India analyse.

5. Write brief but precise note on any six of the following your answer should not exceed 50 words in each case
(a) Lalit Kala Akademi
(b) Kathakali
(c) National School of Drama
(d) Archaeological Survey of India
(e) National Mission for Manuscripts
(f) National Mission on Monuments and anti antiquities.
(g) Difference between Gharanas and Sampradayas.


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