Sarkaria Commission Report – Reports of Various Commissions

The Sarkaria Commission Report: A Landmark Study on Centre-State Relations in India The Sarkaria Commission, formally known as the Commission on Centre-State Relations, was established in 1983 by the Indian government to examine and recommend solutions to the complex and often contentious relationship between the Union government and the states. Chaired by Justice Rajinder Sachar, … Read more

Mahatma Gandhi

MAHATMA GANDHI   The role of Mahatma Gandhi in Indian Freedom Struggle is considered the most significant as he single-handedly spearheaded the movement for Indian independence. The peaceful and non-violent techniques of Mahatma Gandhi formed the basis of freedom struggle against the British yoke. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on 2nd October 1869. After he … Read more

Indian Freedom Struggle 5

 Gandhi-Irwin Pact This pact was signed between Mahatma Gandhi and the then Viceroy of India, Lord Irwin on 5 March 1931. Salient features of this act were as following: 1. The Congress would participate in the Round Table Conference. 2. The Congress would discontinue the Civil Disobedience Movement. 3. The Government would withdraw … Read more

Blue baby syndrome

Blue Baby Syndrome: A Legacy of Environmental Neglect Introduction The term “blue baby syndrome” evokes a chilling image of a newborn struggling for breath, their skin turning a sickly blue due to a lack of oxygen. This harrowing condition, formally known as methemoglobinemia, is a rare but potentially fatal disorder that arises from the inability … Read more

Aristotle

Aristotle Aristotle is one of the greatest thinkers in the history of western science and philosophy, making contributions to logic, metaphysics, mathematics, physics, biology, botany, ethics, politics, agriculture, medicine, dance and theatre. He was a student of Plato who in turn studied under Socrates. Although we do not actually possess any of Aristotle’s own writings … Read more

Poverty Estimation in India

Here is a list of subtopics on poverty estimation in India: Absolute poverty Relative poverty Multidimensional poverty Headcount Ratio Poverty Gap ratio Poverty severity index Foster-Greer-Thorbecke index Alkire Foster index Sen poverty index Consumption poverty Income poverty Asset poverty Human Development poverty Rural poverty Urban Poverty Regional poverty Gender poverty Caste poverty Disability poverty Age … Read more