Notes and Study material for Exams
Emergence and Background Beginning of geographical discoveries and direct sea routes opened new avenues of Trade and Commerce. It formed the bedrock of Industrial revolution as mismatch between demand and supply led to new innovative ways of enhancing production. Second factor was emergence of capitalist ideology. Profit making became the core of all economic activities … Read more
Human POVERTY Index (HPI) The Human Poverty Index (HPI) was first introduced into the Human Development Report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in 1997 in an attempt to bring together in a composite index the different features of deprivation in the Quality Of Life to arrive at an aggregate judgement on the extent … Read more
Construction Materials and clays Construction material is any material used for construction purpose such as materials for house building. Wood, cement, aggregates, metals, bricks, concrete, clay are the most common type of building material used in construction. The choice of these are based on their cost effectiveness for building projects. Many naturally occurring substances, such … Read more
Warli painting Warli painting is a traditional form of tribal art from the Warli people of Maharashtra, India. The paintings are created using simple geometric shapes and lines to depict scenes from everyday life, such as hunting, farming, and religious ceremonies. Warli paintings are often used to decorate homes and temples, and they are also … Read more
Indian Society. Secularism in the multi-cultural, multi-lingual and plural society of India a significant role to play in reducing religious conflicts and persecution, upholding Human Rights and on the whole building a „strong‟ and „unified‟ nation. Secularism has its origin in western countries and it is related to the separation of the church from the … Read more
Edakkal Caves The Edakkal Caves are a pair of rock shelters located in the Wayanad district of Kerala, India. The caves are carved into a granite outcrop and are about 1,500 feet (460 m) above sea level. The caves are about 100 feet (30 m) long and 30 feet (9 m) wide. The walls of … Read more
INFRASTRUCTURE and Facilities Classrooms: KVs have well-equipped classrooms with modern amenities like smart boards and projectors. Laboratories: KVs have well-equipped science, computer, and language laboratories. Library: KVs have well-stocked libraries with a wide range of books and resources. Playground: KVs have spacious playgrounds for sports and recreational activities. Hostel Facilities: Some KVs offer hostel facilities … Read more