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The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes: A Beacon of Hope or a Fading Light? The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST), established in 1970, stands as a constitutional body tasked with safeguarding the rights and promoting the welfare of Scheduled Tribes (STs) in India. Its mandate encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, from monitoring the … Read more
Peasant, Women, Tribal and Workers Movements Peasant Movement: Peasant movements or agrarian struggles have taken place from pre-colonial days. The movements in the period between 1858 and 1914 tended to remain localised, disjointed and confined to particular grievances. Well-known are the Bengal revolt of 1859-62 against the indigo plantation system and the ‘Deccan riots’ of … Read more
Development and conservation of common property Resources in rural areas of Karnataka Community Toilet and Bathing Complexes It was decided to provide Community Sanitary Complex cum Bathroom with the facility of independent continuous water supply system, electricity supply, hair dryer, dressing room and also with the facility of commode to physically handicapped and … Read more
The Right to Information (RTI): Empowering Citizens through Transparency Introduction The Right to Information (RTI) is a fundamental human right that empowers citizens to access information held by public authorities. It is a cornerstone of good governance, promoting transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in decision-making processes. This article delves into the significance of RTI, exploring … Read more
The United Nations Organisation (UNO) is the global international organisation of sovereign independent states. It was established on 24 October 1945. The destruction caused by the Second World War and failure of the League of nations compelled the people to establish an international organisation for keeping the world away from war and in favour of … Read more
What are Glove Puppets? Glove puppets are a type of puppet that is worn on the hand. They are made from a variety of materials, including cloth, felt, and leather. The puppeteer uses their fingers to control the puppet’s movements. Glove puppets are often used in children’s theater and education. History of Glove Puppets Glove … Read more
WHO Defines Food Security to exists when all people, at all times, have physical, social and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food which meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life. Food security has three interlinked contents such as :- Availability of food, Access to food and absorption of food. Food … Read more
E-Learning– IT& Rural applications A learning system based on formalised teaching but with the help of electronic Resources is known as E-learning. While teaching can be based in or out of the classrooms, the use of computers and the Internet forms the major component of E-learning. E-learning can also be termed as a … Read more
What is GST? Goods and Services Tax — GST — is a comprehensive tax levy on manufacture, sale and consumption of goods and services at a national level. Read moreGoods and Services Tax — GST
The National Commission for Minorities: A Historical Overview and Contemporary Challenges The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) in India is a statutory body established to safeguard the interests and promote the welfare of five recognized minority communities: Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, and Parsis. This article delves into the historical context of the NCM, its mandate, … Read more