Essay Topics Mains 2017
Essay topics of UPSC Mains 2017
GS Mains 2017 Paper I
Questions of GS Mains 2017 Paper I
GS Mains 2017 Paper II
Questions of GS Mains 2017 Paper II
Army finalises plan to modernise weapons
The Army has finalised one of its biggest procurement plans for infantry modernisation under which a large number of light machine guns (LMGs), battle carbines and assault rifles are being purchased at a cost of nearly ₹40,000 crore to replace its ageing and obsolete weapons.
INS Viraat to become museum
The Detailed Project Report (DPR) for refurbishing INS Viraat will be ready in a fortnight and it will be then submitted to the Union government.
Major reforms coming in MBBS curriculum
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) and the Medical Council of India are giving final touches to major reforms in the MBBS curriculum with an emphasis on thinning down courses for undergraduate medical students.
Law panel wants more autonomy for tribunals
The Law Commission of India has recommended that a Committee led by the Chief Justice of India should be in charge of the appointments of Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Judicial Members of the various central tribunals, which form a pillar of the country’s justice delivery system.
Set up centres for vulnerable victims under all High Courts: SC
Vulnerable witnesses in criminal cases, often minor survivors of rape or victims of sex abuse, should testify without fear or intimidation in a conducive environment, the Supreme Court has said.
Don’t deny food items for lack of Aadhaar
The Centre has instructed the States not to deny PDS benefits to any person who does not have Aadhaar or has not linked the ration card to the 12-digit biometric identifier, and warned them of strict action for violations.
Rajasthan passes Bill to hike OBC quota
The Rajasthan Assembly passed a Bill which has increased reservation for Other Backward Classes in government jobs and educational institutions from 21% to 26%.