Notes and Study material for Exams
Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme: Securing the Future for India’s Daughters The Sukanya Samriddhi Account Scheme (SSA), launched in 2015, is a government-backed savings scheme specifically designed to empower and secure the future of India’s daughters. This scheme, under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, aims to encourage parents and guardians to invest in their daughters’ education, … Read more
Cultivating a Sustainable Future: A Deep Dive into Various Agricultural Initiatives The world’s population is projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, placing immense pressure on agricultural systems to produce enough food to feed everyone. This challenge is further compounded by climate change, resource scarcity, and the need to protect biodiversity. To meet these challenges, … Read more
Planning Commission and national development council Planning commission The Planning Commission was an institution in the Government of India, which formulated India’s Five-Year Plans, among other functions. Background Rudimentary economic planning, deriving from the sovereign authority of the state, was first initiated in India in 1938 by Congress President and Indian National Army … Read more
Millenium Development Goals 1. Eradicate extreme POVERTY and hunger 2. Achieve universal primary Education 3. Promote INFRASTRUCTURE Reduced inequalities Sustainable cities and communities Responsible consumption and production Climate action Life below water Life on land Peace, Justice and strong institutions Partnerships for the goals The SDGs are a ambitious agenda, but they are essential to … Read more
Regional Imbalances And Income Inequalitiies In India: Steps taken by the Government to reduce it. Regional imbalance is the disparity in economic and social development of two regions. One region/city/area is stronger than another region/city/area. Regions develop when investments are made to set up industries, service sectors, educational institutions, Health care facilities etc. Income inequality is the unequal distribution of … Read more
What is desalination? Desalination is the process of removing salt from seawater to make it drinkable. It is a vital process in many parts of the world where fresh water is scarce. Water Scarcity Context Types of Desalination Technologies Thermal Processes Membrane Processes Energy Requirements Brine Disposal and Environmental Impacts Costs and Economic Considerations Current … Read more
Shaping the Future: Post-Independence Women’s Movements in India Introduction India’s journey towards independence was marked by a vibrant and diverse women’s movement that played a crucial role in shaping the nation’s social and political landscape. However, the struggle for gender equality did not end with the arrival of freedom. The post-independence era witnessed the emergence … Read more
INFRASTRUCTURE that would be autonomous and self-regulated developed in PARTNERSHIP with the private sector. Each National Investment and Manufacturing Zonesto have 5,000 hectares. Land will be selected by State Governments. Preference would be given to uncultivable land. Both state and central Government would fund trunk infrastructure. The policy embodies an easy exit policy and single … Read more