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[su_heading]World Bank[/su_heading] The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), commonly referred to as the World Bank, is an international financial institution whose purposes include assisting the development of its member nation’s territories, promoting and supplementing private foreign Investment and promoting long-range balance Growth in international trade. The World Bank was established in December 1945 … Read more
Advance INFRASTRUCTURE-in-rural-areas/”>Infrastructure in Rural Areas Good quality infrastructure is critical to sustainable Growth, especially for rural areas. As over 60 per cent of the Population lives in rural areas, with low levels of per capital income, there is need to impart greater attention in improving rural infrastructure. Currently the rural infrastructure is inadequate … Read more
Green Revolution is an agricultural revolution in which agricultural productivity was increased by providing package of inputs like High yield variety seeds, chemical fertiliser and better Irrigation facility. It lead to the increased agricultural production and made India a self -reliant country in terms of food production. Impact of Green Revolution are summarised as below: … Read more
Remote sensing: principles, electromagnetic spectrum, components and applications Remote sensing, also called earth observation, refers to obtaining information about objects or areas at the Earth’s surface without being in direct contact with the object or area. Humans accomplish this task with aid of eyes or by the sense of smell or hearing; so, remote sensing … Read more
Physical Geography (General Principles) : [su_posts template=”templates/list-loop.php” posts_per_page=”100″ tax_term=”1324″ tax_operator=”0″ order=”desc”] (i) Origin and evolution ol earth, interior of earth, Wegner’s Continental Drift Theory; Plate tectonics.Composition, Structure and Stratification of the atmosphere (v) Insolation,heat budget of the earth. (vi) Horizontal and vertical Distribution of Temperature, inversion of temperature. (vii) Air masses and fronts. Tropical and … Read more
Horticulture, milk and Animal Husbandry, aquaculture, fishing, sericulture, aviculture, Forestry and related activities. Industry includes various manufacturing sub-sectors. India’s definition of services sector includes its construction, retail, Software, IT, communications, hospitality, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) regime, improved infrastructure and led to an expansion in the production of fast-moving consumer goods. Post-liberalisation, the Indian private sector … Read more
Linkages between development and spread of extremism In the Indian scenario, extremism activities(e.g. Naxalism, Radicalisation) are increasing rapidly. The scale of the extremists’ operations is massive and consequently, these activities have a perilous impact on the nation’s social, economic, and political development. Improvement in standard of living is something that everyone craves and deserves it … Read more
Nai Udaan: Supporting Aspirations of Minority Candidates in Civil Services Introduction The Indian Civil Services (ICS) have long been considered the pinnacle of public service in India. These services, encompassing a wide range of roles across various departments, play a crucial role in shaping the nation’s policies and governance. However, the representation of minority communities … Read more
Panchayati Raj: Empowering Rural India Through Decentralized Governance Introduction: The Panchayati Raj system, a cornerstone of India’s democratic structure, represents a significant step towards decentralizing power and fostering participatory governance at the grassroots level. This system, enshrined in the Indian Constitution through the 73rd Amendment Act of 1992, aims to empower rural communities by giving … Read more
The Paradox of Progress: Economic Growth vs. Economic Development The pursuit of economic prosperity has been a central theme in human history. Nations strive for growth, aiming to increase their wealth and improve living standards. However, the concept of “economic progress” is often conflated with the term “economic development,” leading to a misunderstanding of the … Read more