Issue of Caste Based Census

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The candidates having either Public Administration or Sociology as their option can appreciate the meaning of caste based census. M. N. Srinivas had pointed out in his studies that how the caste got a new lease of life in new democratic setup.

The question of major issues of Caste Based census can become a big debating point by February 2011 when the candidates taking May 2010 will preparing for interview. Similarly in October 2010, it may carry a question in GS and definitely in subjects pointed out above.

The hitched report has already taken some issues involved in caste based census. It is important to note that the constitution does not recognize caste as a criteria for any privilege or right as given under a democratic setup as practised in India. The decision to include a question during the head count of ongoing census is going to be an executive order which will have many political and social ramification. Therefore, it is a topic which should be watched and material be collected especially through such press reports and research based reports which are generally available under sociology subject.

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Link to be used:
Govt buckles, agrees to caste in 2011 census - India - The Times of India
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A Substantiating Report of Hindustan Times includes different angle of the issue of Caste based Census.

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Article 156

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The tenure and the appointment of the governor of a state is given in the article 156 Part IV of the constitution of India. The hitched report is about the Supreme Court Judgement about the tenure of the governor of a state.

The judgement as such may be important for the student of Law but here is a way of selecting the important articles for the Mains preparation. The President, the Prime Minister, the Governor, the Financial Bills, Different constitutional bodies and on the topmost all the fundamental rights have remained important for Prelims and Mains. You do not have to read the whole constitution. You have to select specific articles which can be asked or generally asked.

Use the hitched report and acquire the whole constitution given on left side bar under the title Essential Books for Civil Services.

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The report for reference: Check the names of the Judges also.
Governors can't be removed with change of government: SC - India - The Times of India



The Hindu report is more comprehensive and cut and dried note for record. Click Here.

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Issues of Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Bill, 2010

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The issue of Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Bill is presently at legislative stage. There are many issues related to Indian economy, Indian nuclear policy and International relations. This topic is definitely pinned for General Studies Main.

The following two news items contain contentions of opposition and also the views from different quarters. It is not comprehensive but even then they are useful as they are written in simple language.

Two Links:

N-liability bill to be introduced in House today - India - The Times of India

Bloomberg Business Week

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Shah Faesal of J&K is topper of CS 2009

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The result of Civil Services Mains Examination 2009 has been declared on Thursday, May 06, 2010.

According to UPSC website at www.upsc.gov.in "A total number of 875 candidates have been recommended for appointment including 399 General (including 21 Physically Challenged candidates), 273 Other Backward Classes(including 09 Physically Challenged candidates), 127 Scheduled Castes and 76 Scheduled Tribes candidates."

Further, " UPSC has a “Facilitation Counter” near Examination Hall in its campus. Candidates can obtain any information / clarification regarding their examinations / recruitments on the working days between 1000 hours to 1700 hours in person or over telephone Nos. 23385271 / 23381125 / 23098543. Result will also be available on the U.P.S.C. website i.e. http//www.upsc.gov.in.(Check the What is new on the right side of the page) However, marks are likely to be available on the website within 15 days from the date of declaration of results."

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnUggN0Vdss&feature=player_embedded

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Women Personalities

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Women personalities have remained a regular feature of General Studies Prelims and Mains both.

Here is a suggestive list of women personalities. Kindly note, they are from a selective group whereas in the examination the personalities from varied groups have appeared in one single question. Secondly, the personalities like Ekta Kapoor may not appear in the examination but this is a suggestive post and use your discretion and critical appreciation while adding them to your notes. The source link is also included for further evaluation.

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Most Influential South Asian Women Executives in the media and entertainment industry:

Mira Nair: Film director, writer and producer.

Deepa Mehta: Film director, directed Fire, Earth and Water.

Jhumpa Lahiri: An author. Her debut collection of stories, Interpreter of Maladies was awarded the Pulitzer Prize.

Indu Jain: Chairperson of the Times Group

Ekta Kapoor: Joint Managing Director of Balaji Telefilms.

Shibani Joshi: A News Channel Producer and Investment Banking analyst.

Farah K Ahmed: Assistant General Counsel of Personal Care Products Council

Vishakha N Desai: President of Asia Soceity, founded by John D. Rockfeller III.

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Source: http://business.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/mar/15/slide-show-1-most-influential-women-media-executives.htm#contentTop

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38th Chief Justice of India: Justice S H Kapadia

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Justice S H Kapadia has been appointed as the 38th Chief Justice of India. A brief biography is given in the hitched report.

The outgoing Chief Justice is Justice K. G. Balakrishnan.

It will be good to go through the website of Supreme Court of India which can be check HERE.

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Link to be used:
Kapadia takes over as 38th CJI-The Economic Times

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Fifty Years of Supreme Court of India Its Grasp and Reach

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