Notes and Study material for Exams
Copper Age Chalcolithic age in India is the first Metal age. Metals like copper and its Alloy bronze are melted at low temperature. The important sites of this period are the Indus valley sites. The Chalcolithic culture of Central, Eastern and Southern regions of India show altogether different features. The Chalcolithic culture represents … Read more
Rabindranath Tagore The centre of Tagore’s philosophy was man of god. Even his concept of God was influenced by the humanism inherent in his outlook. The supreme reality thus according to Tagore, essentially human and could be realised only through love of man. Love of God was thus translated into love of human. Tagore in … Read more
Hydrosphere – World Oceans Salinity – Ocean currents and Tides – Ocean Deposits Water is all over on Earth. About 70% of the surface of the planet is roofed by water. If you were an alien visiting the earth, you’d see a large blue sphere from area (especially on the Pacific side). Not solely is … Read more
Evergreen Revolution was a term coined by M.S. Swaminathan to indicate the development of technologies that can help in increasing productivity in perpetuity without causing an associated ecological harm.He also stated that to achieve the goal of Food Security by ending hunger and to promote sustainable agriculture, it is important that in the field of social … Read more
RISE: Revitalizing Infrastructure and Systems in Education The education landscape is constantly evolving, driven by technological advancements, shifting societal needs, and a growing demand for a skilled workforce. To meet these challenges and ensure equitable access to quality education, a fundamental shift in how we approach infrastructure and systems is crucial. This is where RISE … Read more
The Elusive Pursuit of Liberty: A Historical and Philosophical Exploration The concept of liberty, a cornerstone of human aspiration and political discourse, has captivated thinkers and activists for centuries. It evokes images of freedom from oppression, the right to self-determination, and the pursuit of individual fulfillment. Yet, the meaning of liberty is far from monolithic, … Read more
Development is the end result of Public Administration. The paradigm of development is depending on the nature of government and its policies. It may be ideologically driven or ethically motivated. It strips off the orthodox structuralism of public administration as put forward by classical Administrative theorists and attempts to cater the emerging need of a … Read more
Foundation values for civil Services Values are the standards on which, we evaluate things. For every situation we don’t have time to ‘test’ the case on ethics theories such as utilitarianism. Values provide time saving short-cut in such situation. Under New public management (NPM), the concept of public services is fast changing. Bureaucrat has become directly … Read more
Traditional Society refers to a society characterized by an orientation to the past, not the future, with a predominant role for custom and habit. Suchsocieties are marked by a lack of distinction between family and business, with the division of labor influenced primarily by age, gender, and status. In terms of the nature of political institutions, primitive societies fall … Read more