Month: September 2024
Social Values
Social Values Social value is the term used to describe the additional value created as an indirect result of a publicly funded service being delivered. For example, a homelessness organisation funded to provide hostel space for the homeless may create additional value by also providing routes into EMPLOYMENT and training for its service users. Or, … Read more
National Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support prices etc.
Issues of Direct and Indirect Subsidy for farm sector and other social sectors. Subsidy is one of the powerful fiscal instruments, besides taxes and others, by which the objective of Growth and social Justice may be achieved. Subsidies alter relative prices and budget constraints and thereby affect decisions concerning production, consumption and allocation … Read more
Viability Gap Funding
Viability Gap Funding (VGF) is a financial instrument that is used to bridge the gap between the cost of a project and the amount of MoneyMoney that can be raised from other sources. VGF can be used to fund a variety of projects, including InfrastructureInfrastructure, social services, and Economic Development. The following are some of … Read more
Space Technology- Indian space programs
Space Technology– Indian space programs. Application of Satellites for different purposes Despite being a developing economy with its attendant problems, India has effectively developed space technology and has applied it successfully for its rapid development and today is offering a variety of space Services globally. Indian Space Program: During the formative decade of 1960s, … Read more
Dnyaneshwar
Dnyaneshwar: The Mystic Poet of Maharashtra Introduction Dnyaneshwar, also known as Saint Dnyaneshwar or Dnyaneshwari, was a 13th-century Indian philosopher, poet, and social reformer. He is revered as one of the most influential figures in Marathi literature and Hindu philosophy. His magnum opus, the Dnyaneshwari, a commentary on the Bhagavad Gita, is considered a masterpiece … Read more
Powers of Election Commission of India
The Powers of the Election Commission of India: Guardians of Democracy The Election Commission of India (ECI) stands as a cornerstone of India’s democratic framework, entrusted with the monumental task of conducting free and fair elections. Its powers are vast and multifaceted, encompassing every stage of the electoral process, from delimitation of constituencies to the … Read more
Basics Of Recruitment
Basics of recruitment, selection, induction, training & development Recruitment (hiring) refers to the overall process of attracting, shortlisting, selecting and appointing suitable candidates for jobs (either permanent or temporary) within an organization. Recruitment can also refer to processes involved in choosing individuals for unpaid roles. Managers, human resource generalists and recruitment specialists may … Read more
Popular Practices under Jainism
The Path of Non-Violence: Popular Practices under Jainism Jainism, an ancient Indian religion, stands out for its unwavering commitment to non-violence (ahimsa) and its profound emphasis on self-discipline and spiritual liberation. This philosophy, rooted in the teachings of the Tirthankaras, has shaped a unique set of practices that guide the lives of its followers. These … Read more
Kesavananda Bharati case
The Kesavananda Bharati Case: A Landmark Judgement Shaping India’s Constitution The Kesavananda Bharati case, formally known as Kesavananda Bharati Sripadagalvaru v. State of Kerala, stands as a landmark judgement in Indian constitutional history. Decided by the Supreme Court in 1973, it established the principle of basic structure doctrine, a cornerstone of India’s constitutional framework. This … Read more