Today's news:29th Oct

Polity and Governance:

Film-makers return their awards:

Question could be asked on rising intolerance, hatred,communal violence as many writers have also returned their awards.And many scientist have also spoken against rising intolerance. 

use:can be use in intro part to cite as example of intolerance.

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Central info commission ticks off BARC, DRDO

Here CIC for the first time told strategic PSUs,that they can't hold information in the guise of national security.As 10 years of RTI has completed so question could be asked on evaluation of RTI and this news could be used to cite the proactive steps taken by CIC.

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Centre takes steps to speed up affordable housing schemes

Question could be asked on what is "Housing for all" scheme in prelims and this news could be used to cite example of improving ease of doing business,govt's programs to improve the conditions of poor people.

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Nepal gets first women President(Bidhya Bhandari):

We can use it to cite example of reaching women at top position even at international spheres.

International relations:

Iran to join Syria peace talks

Its important as Saudi was consistently opposing the involvement of Iran in peace talks(as both are regional rivals).So question could be asked on causes of Syrian conflicts,progress of peace process,how India could involve into it and prove herself a responsible global actor.

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Day after slamming U.S., China calls for talks

Question could be asked on Maritime disputes,freedom of navigation in sea,increasing tension between two geopolitical powers(USA-China) and what is India's view on these issues.

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GS Paper 3:

Rajasthan pulls a Gujarat on Gujarat: No bustard eggs

Question could be asked on Great Indian Bustard in prelims(what is their status in Red book,their geographical distribution in India)

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No commercial surrogacy, only for needy Indian couples, Govt tells SC

Question could be asked to analyse the various issues involved in surrogacy(like health,unethical commercial business,Assisted Reproductive Techniques (Regulation) Bill, 2014).In Prelims question could be asked on IVF and other forms of surrogacy.

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Punjab’s farming sector in crisis

Questions could be asked to critically examine the impacts of green revolution and present deprived situation of small and marginal farmers in the country.

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