Notes and Study material for Exams
NITI Aayog Task Force on Poverty Elimination: A Comprehensive Approach to Eradicating Poverty in India Introduction Poverty, a persistent challenge for India, has been a focal point of various government initiatives over the years. Recognizing the need for a comprehensive and multi-dimensional approach, the NITI Aayog, India’s premier policy think tank, established a Task Force … Read more
Unveiling Drought: The Silent Crisis Drought, a silent and insidious threat, is a complex phenomenon that transcends geographical boundaries and impacts every aspect of life on Earth. It is not merely a lack of rain; it is a multifaceted crisis that unfolds over time, leaving behind a trail of devastation in its wake. This article … Read more
Safe Drinking And Supply Safe drinking water is the birthright of all humankind – as much a birthright as clean air. The majority of the world’s Population, however, does not have access to safe drinking water. This is certainly true in most parts of Africa and Asia. Even in relatively advanced countries such as India, … Read more
The Intricate Dance: How Abiotic Factors Shape the Lives of Insectivorous Plants In the vast and diverse tapestry of life on Earth, plants stand as silent sentinels, anchoring ecosystems and providing sustenance. While most plants rely on sunlight, water, and soil nutrients for survival, a fascinating subset has evolved a unique strategy: carnivory. These insectivorous … Read more
The Evolving Tapestry: A Journey Through India’s Foreign Policy India’s foreign policy, like the nation itself, is a complex and dynamic entity, shaped by a confluence of historical experiences, geopolitical realities, and evolving national interests. From the early days of independence to the present, India’s foreign policy has undergone a remarkable transformation, reflecting the country’s … Read more
The South Equatorial Current: A Vital Force in the Global Ocean Circulation The vast expanse of the world’s oceans is far from static. A complex network of currents, driven by a combination of wind, temperature, salinity, and the Earth’s rotation, constantly circulates water around the globe. Among these currents, the South Equatorial Current (SEC) stands … Read more
The World’s Pressure Belts: A Symphony of Wind and Weather The Earth’s atmosphere is a dynamic system, constantly in motion due to the uneven distribution of solar radiation. This uneven heating creates pressure differences, driving the circulation of air masses and shaping the global weather patterns we experience. The most prominent features of this atmospheric … Read more
The Cancun Agreements: A Turning Point in Climate Negotiations The Cancun Agreements, adopted at the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Cancun, Mexico, in December 2010, marked a significant turning point in international climate negotiations. While falling short of a legally binding treaty, the … Read more
Human Rights are commonly understood as inalienable Fundamental Rights “to which a person is inherently entitled simply because she or he is a human being,” and which are “inherent in all human beings” regardless of their nation, location, language, religion, ethnic origin or any other status. The history of human rights can be traced to past documents, … Read more
Means of Irrigation and its importance India is an agricultural country. About seventy per cent of its people depend on agriculture. Watering is essential for the crops. Agriculture is not possible without water. We have to depend on rains for water for our fields, but we do not get rains throughout the year. India … Read more