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Francisco de Almeida: The First Viceroy of Portuguese India Francisco de Almeida, a Portuguese nobleman and military commander, holds a significant place in the annals of Portuguese history. He is best known as the first Viceroy of Portuguese India, a position he held from 1505 to 1509. His tenure was marked by both triumphs and … Read more
Culture of coastal area of Gujarat, Tribal Culture The total coastal length of Gujarat is about 1600 Km.Valsad, Navsari, Surat & Bharuch districts of Gujarat state have its western boundary as Arabian sea. It has been observed On western boundary of Valsad, Navsari, Surat, Bharuch & Jamnagar districts & on eastern boundary of Bhavnagar, Amreli, … Read more
budgets of Uttar Pradesh Overview of UP economy: State Budget Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state in India with a Population of ~200 million people. Uttar Pradesh Shares its borders with Nepal on the north, the Indian states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh towards the northwest, Haryana, Delhi and Rajasthan on the west, Madhya … Read more
The Industrial Policy Resolution, 1956: A Blueprint for India’s Industrial Transformation The Industrial Policy Resolution (IPR) of 1956 stands as a landmark document in India’s economic history, laying the foundation for a planned and state-led industrial development strategy. This resolution, adopted by the Indian Parliament, outlined a vision for a self-reliant and industrialized India, aiming … Read more
Make II Scheme: Boosting Indigenous Defence Manufacturing The Indian government’s Make II scheme, launched in 2018, is a crucial initiative aimed at propelling the nation’s indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities. This scheme, a successor to the Make I scheme, seeks to foster a robust domestic defence industry, reduce reliance on foreign imports, and enhance India’s strategic … Read more
Here is a list of subtopics under logistics: Air freight Air transportation Automated guided vehicles Barcodes Bill of lading Break bulk Bulk cargo Cargo handling Carrier selection Containerization Customs clearance Distribution center Drayage Electronic data interchange Freight forwarder Inventory management Just-in-time manufacturing Logistics management Materials handling Order fulfillment Packaging Palletization Port operations Procurement Railroad transportation … Read more
Compassion: Definition Compassion literally means “to suffer together.” Among emotion researchers, it is defined as the feeling that arises when you are confronted with another’s suffering and feel motivated to relieve that suffering. Compassion is not the same as Empathy or altruism, though the concepts are related. While empathy refers more generally to our ability to take the perspective … Read more
Judicial Restraint: A Balancing Act Between Law and Politics Judicial restraint, a cornerstone of American jurisprudence, embodies the principle that judges should exercise caution and deference when interpreting the law and making decisions. It advocates for a limited role of the judiciary, emphasizing the importance of respecting the will of the legislature and the democratic … Read more
Central Government The executive powers of the President are exercised by the Council of Ministers. The Constitution provides that “there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President in the excercise of his functions”. Here the word “shall” indicates that the President cannot function … Read more
The Split in the Congress: Surat 1907 Moderates were successful to some extent. Moderates failed in many aspects. Why? They could not acquire any roots among common people. They believed that they could persuade the rulers to change their policies. However, their achievement in this regard was meager. They could not keep pace with the … Read more