Civil Services' Surgicals

In The 2012 edition of the World Energy Outlook (by The International Energy Agency) was released on 12 November 2012 and there were a lot of lessons for India in it. Drawing on the latest data and policy developments the report presents analytical insights into trends in energy markets and what they mean for energy security, environmental protection and economic development. It sets out updated projections of energy demand, production, trade, investment and carbon-dioxide emissions, broken down by country. According to the report, taking all new developments and policies in to account, the world is still failing to put the global energy system onto a more sustainable path. Global energy demand grows by more than one-third over the period to 2035. Despite the growth in low-carbon sources of energy, fossil fuels remain dominant in the global energy mix, supported by subsidies. Emissions in the New Policies Scenario correspond to a long-term average global temperature increase of 3...

(Note : Solutions are subject to review. Please use the comments section below for your inputs and discussions) 1. With reference to National Rural Health Mission, which of the following are the jobs of 'ASHA', a trained community health worker? 1. Accompanying women to the health facility for antenatal care checkup 2. Using pregnancy test kits for early detection of pregnancy 3. Providing information on nutrition and immunization 4. Conducting the delivery of baby Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) 1, 2 and 3 Only (b) 2 and 4 Only (c) 1 and 3 Only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Answer: (A)

Neyveli  Lignite Corporation (NLC) proposes to set up new units in the country including Uttar Pradesh, whose details are given below: 1. A Coal based thermal power project (3 x 660 MW) as a Joint Venture between  Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) and Uttar Pradesh  Rajya   Vidyut   Utpadan   Nigam  Limited (UPRVUNL) at  Ghatampur   Tehsil  in  Kanpur  district ,,  Uttar Pradesh. 2. Coal based   Sirkazhi   thermal power   project  in   Tamil   Nadu   (4000 MW in 2 stages). 3. Lignite     based thermal power projects at Rajasthan viz., I.   Bithnok  ( Barsingsar  Expansion)   Power Project with a capacity of 250 MW and II.   Hadla  Lignite  Power  Project ( Barsingsar  Extension) with a capacity of 250 MW             The steps taken ...

Government has initiated steps for reforms in coal sector of the country.  The major steps taken/being taken for the development of the coal sector of the country as under:- (1)                                         Setting up of a Coal Regulatory Authority : The Government has initiated action for setting up of an independent coal Regulatory Authority for more optimal development and conservation of coal resources, more effective regulation of price and quality, adoption of best mining practices, better coal distribution and creation of a level playing field for new entrants in the sector.  The Cabinet Note along with the draft Bill for a Coal Regulatory Authority has been  submitted  to the Cabinet. (2)         ...