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The Ad Hoc Judge: A Balancing Act Between Expertise and Impartiality The concept of an ad hoc judge, a temporary or special judge appointed for a specific case or court, has long been a subject of debate and scrutiny. While offering the potential for specialized expertise and efficient case resolution, it also raises concerns about … Read more
Human resource development, in short, means investment in Human Capital. Human capital means people can act as capital assets which yield a stream of economic benefits over their working life. An improvement in the mental capability, skill, and physical capacity of the people constitutes an increase in the human capital because this enables the … Read more
Murshid Quli Khan: The Architect of an Independent Bengal (1717-1727) Murshid Quli Khan, a figure of immense historical significance, stands as a pivotal figure in the transition of Bengal from a Mughal province to an independent entity. His reign, though brief, marked a turning point in the political landscape of the subcontinent, laying the foundation … Read more
68.84% of the Population in India is rural based and majority of them depends on agriculture for a living. Enhanced and stable Growth of the agriculture sector is important as it plays a vital role not only in generating purchasing power among the rural population by creating on-farm and off-farm EMPLOYMENT opportunities but also through … Read more
INFRASTRUCTURE and capacity, fostering digital inclusion and economic Growth. Organizing conferences and events: The ITU hosts major international conferences and events, bringing together experts, policymakers, and Industry leaders to discuss and address key issues in the ICT sector. Providing technical assistance: The ITU provides technical assistance to countries in areas such as Network planning, spectrum … Read more
The Environment Protection Act is an important legislation that provides for coordination of activities of the various regulatory agencies, creation of authorities with adequate powers for environmental protection, regulation of the discharge of environmental pollutants, handling of hazardous substances, etc. The Act provided an opportunity to extend legal protection to non-forest habitats (‘Ecologically Sensitive Areas’) … Read more
The Financial Landscape of Indian Parliamentarians: Salaries, Allowances, and the Debate on Transparency The Indian Parliament, the legislative body of the world’s largest democracy, plays a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s destiny. Its members, elected by the people, are entrusted with the responsibility of formulating laws, scrutinizing government policies, and representing the voices of … Read more
INFRASTRUCTURE projects, and defense spending. Net Exports (NX): This represents the difference between exports (goods and services sold to foreigners) and imports (goods and services purchased from foreigners). Table 1: Components of GDP (Expenditure Approach) Component Description Consumption (C) Spending by households on goods and services Investment (I) Spending by businesses on fixed assets and … Read more