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Rajasthan: Major Cities and Tourist places of Rajasthan Rajasthan is the largest state of India in terms of area covered. Covering most of the Great Indian Desert, Rajasthan has emerged to be one of the leading international tourist destinations of the world. Tourists and travellers form various parts of India and from different parts … Read more
The Mediterranean Climate: A Cradle of Civilization and a Future in Flux The Mediterranean climate, a tapestry woven from warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters, is a defining feature of the lands bordering the Mediterranean Sea. This climate, however, extends far beyond the shores of this iconic body of water, influencing the landscapes and … Read more
Fertilizers All Plants need certain mineral nutrients to survive. These Minerals occur naturally in the Soil and are taken up from the soil by the roots of the plants. Most soils usually have enough of these minerals to keep plants healthy. However, some nutrients are gradually used up by the plants, or are washed out … Read more
Emergency (1975-77): A Dark Chapter in Indian Democracy The period of Emergency in India, declared by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on June 25, 1975, and lasting until March 21, 1977, remains a stark reminder of the fragility of democratic institutions and the potential for authoritarianism to take root even in a seemingly stable democracy. This … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> Panchayat: Financing, Resource mobilization and devolution Sources of Funds The Amendments left important matters such as implementation, service delivery (including local capacity building) and transfer of responsibilities and powers to rural local bodies at the discretion of the state legislatures. Consequently, while expenditure responsibilities of local … Read more
Housing in India Issues related to housing sector in India UN-planned Growth of settlements A number of housing clusters have mushroomed in and around various metropolitan centres in haphazard and unplanned manner, without a proper layout and devoid of service lines and other essential facilities. These unauthorized developments are encroachments on land parcels belonging to … Read more
The Enigmatic Vidhyadhara: Exploring the Lore and Legacy of Celestial Beings The realm of mythology is a tapestry woven with fantastical creatures, each embodying unique powers and representing diverse aspects of the human experience. Among these mythical beings, the Vidhyadhara stands out as a captivating figure, shrouded in mystery and intrigue. This article delves into … Read more
Dr. Ambedkar and constitution Due to his seminal role in the framing of the Indian Constitution, Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar is popularly known all over India as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution. His efforts to eradicate social evils were remarkable and that is why he is called the “messiah” of the Dalits and downtrodden … Read more
https://www.un.org/en/genocideprevention/ Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC): https://www.oic-oci.org/ Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR): https://www.cair.com/ Tell MAMA (Measuring Anti-Muslim Attacks): https://www.tellmama.org.uk/ Islamophobia: A Global Challenge: https://www.un.org/en/genocideprevention/islamophobia-global-challenge Table 2: Examples of Islamophobic Incidents Incident Description Impact Anti-Muslim Graffiti Vandalism targeting mosques or Muslim-owned businesses with hateful messages. Creates a Climate of fear and intimidation. Verbal Abuse and Harassment … Read more