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The Rangrajan Committee: A Turning Point in India’s Poverty Measurement The Rangrajan Committee, formally known as the Expert Group to Review the Methodology of Estimation of Poverty, was constituted by the Planning Commission of India in 2014. Chaired by renowned economist C. Rangarajan, the committee was tasked with reviewing the existing methodology for poverty estimation … Read more
The Cantonment Board: Guardians of Military Towns The Cantonment Board, a unique administrative entity in India, plays a crucial role in managing the day-to-day affairs of military towns and cantonments. These boards are responsible for providing essential services to the armed forces personnel and their families, ensuring a conducive environment for their well-being and operational … Read more
Conventional and New Source of Energy Energy is one of the most important component of economic Biomass, coal, Geothermal Energy, hydroelectric energy, Nuclear Energy, oil and natural gas, solar energy, and wind energy. Biomass is a RENEWABLE ENERGY source that comes from plants and other organic materials. Biomass can be used to … Read more
Adjectives Important Rules on Adjectives Adjectives are words used to describe or modify nouns or pronouns. The adjectives express physical and other qualities (large, quiet, friendly) and the writer’s opinion or Attitude(excellent, beautiful). Adjectives have many forms. Adjective are formed when we add a suffix to a Noun or verb. … Read more
Introduction Urban areas have been recognized as “engines of inclusive economic Growth”. Of the 121 crore Indians, 83.3 crore live in rural areas while 37.7 crore stay in urban areas, i.e approx 32 % of the Population. The Census Of India, 2011 defines urban settlement as :- All the places which have Municipality, corporation, Cantonment Board … Read more
Making of The Constitution 1934: Idea of constituent assembly put forward by M N Roy 1935: INC officially demands constituent assembly 1938: JL Nehru’s declaration on the constitution of India 1940: Nehru’s demand accepted in the form of August Offer August Offer PM: Winston Churchill While rejecting INCs demand for independence of India after the … Read more
INFRASTRUCTURE Advanced infrastructure with well-developed transportation, healthcare, and educational facilities. Basic infrastructure with limited access to advanced facilities. Employment Diverse job opportunities in industries, Services, and technology sectors. Predominantly agricultural and Primary Sector employment with fewer opportunities in other sectors. Lifestyle Fast-paced lifestyle with a focus on efficiency and convenience. Slower-paced lifestyle with a focus … Read more
The Balance of Trade: A Vital Indicator of Economic Health The balance of trade, a fundamental concept in international economics, refers to the difference between a country’s exports and imports of goods and services over a specific period. It provides a crucial snapshot of a nation’s economic performance and its position in the global marketplace. … Read more