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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
Current Status It is the largest and fastest growing sector globally contributing to the global output and employing more people than any other sector Why has services sector grown? Increase in Urbanisation, privatisation and more demand for intermediate and final consumer services Availability of quality services is vital for the well being of the economy … Read more
Mainstay of Indian economy Since independence, undergone a change from being the sector contributing the highest share to the GDP to one contributing the lowest share. agriculture is a state subject. GDP contribution (Agriculture and allied sector) 5 pc in 1950-51 7 pc in 2008-09 and 14.6 pc in 2009-10. It was 19 pc in … Read more
“Public Interest Litigation“,is a litigation filed in a court of law, for the protection of “Public Interest” , such as pollution, Terrorism, Road safety, constructional hazards etc. ARTICLE 32 of the Indian Constitution contains the tool which directly joins the public with the judiciary. Public Interest Litigation is not mentioned in any constitution or a … Read more
Biodiversity (D) Increasing economic growth
Role Of Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) NGOs are voluntary organization’s. These are popularly known as NGOs because they are free from governmental control in their functioning. They are democratic and open to all those wishing to become member of the organization voluntarily and serve the Society. NGO have a long history in India. In the past, … Read more
The “e” in e-Governance stands for ‘electronic’. Thus, e-Governance is basically associated with carrying out the functions and achieving the results of governance through the utilization of ICT (Information and Communications Technology), So it is the application of INFRASTRUCTURE, budget Resources, ensure security, monitor assessment, Internet connectivity speed, promote awareness among public regarding the importance, support from … 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
Foundation of the Mauryan Empire: The foundation of the Maurya Empire in 321 B.C. by Chandragupta Maurya was a unique event in history. Particularly in view of the fact that it was found shortly after Alexander’s victorious campaigns in North-West India during 327 B.C. – 325 B.C. There is no unanimity with regard to … 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