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The World Bank defines POVERTY in absolute terms. The bank defines extreme poverty as living on less than US$1.90 per day> (PPP), and moderate poverty as less than $3.10 a day. Types of Poverty Absolute poverty measures poverty in relation to the amount of Money necessary to meet basic needs such as food, clothing, and … Read more
[WATU 11] , Rajasthan is a state in northwestern India. It is the largest state in India by area, covering 342,239 square kilometers (132,140 sq mi). The state is bordered by Pakistan to the northwest, Gujarat to the west, Haryana and Punjab to the north, Uttar Pradesh to the northeast, Madhya Pradesh to the east, … Read more
Water Resources Rainfall: With an Average annual rainfall of 1,170 mm, India is one of the wettest countries in the world. At one extreme are areas like Cherrapunji, in the northeast, which is drenched each year with 11,000 mm of rainfall, and at the other extreme are places like Jaisalmer, in the west, which receives … Read more
The Finance Commission: A Vital Pillar of India’s Fiscal Federalism The Finance Commission, a constitutional body established under Article 280 of the Indian Constitution, plays a pivotal role in India’s fiscal federalism. It acts as a bridge between the Union and the States, ensuring a fair and equitable distribution of the nation’s financial resources. This … Read more
In order to check rapid deforestation due to forestlands being released by state governments for agriculture, Industry and other development projects (allowed under the Indian Forest Act) the federal government enacted the Forest Conservation Act in 1980 with an amendment in 1988. The Act made the prior approval of the federal government necessary for de-reservation … Read more