Notes and Study material for Exams
The Tobin Tax: A Controversial Solution to Global Financial Instability? The global financial system, despite its complexity and interconnectedness, is often characterized by volatility and instability. This inherent fragility has been exposed repeatedly, leading to devastating consequences for individuals, businesses, and economies worldwide. In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, the search for solutions … Read more
Forest- Types and Conservation of Forest and Forest Resources A forest is a complex ecosystem which is predominantly composed of trees, shrubs and is usually a closed canopy. Forests are storehouses of a large variety of life forms such as Plants, mammals, birds, insects and reptiles etc. Also the forests have abundant Microorganisms and Fungi, … Read more
Land Acquisition and Rehabilitation in India India is an agrarian economy with more than half of the Population living in rural areas and depending on agriculture for their income. However, since the economic INFRASTRUCTURE Sector as it is one of the key drivers responsible for India’s propelling economic Growth. Infrastructure Development in India has been … Read more
Economic Growth Economic growth means an increase in Real GDP. This increase in real GDP means there is an increase in the value of national output / national expenditure. Economic growth is an important macro-economic objective because it enables increased living standards and helps create new jobs. Measurement of Economic Growth Economic growth is measured … Read more
Socio Economic System: The Jajmani system and its bearing on traditional Society Caste system has a stronger hold in rural areas than the cities. The traditions, customs and rules of behaviour differ from caste to caste. The members of each caste have to follow their hereditary occupation. Although the different castes are socially segregated, yet … Read more
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism Social Empowerment In societal development, conception of empowerment has vital role. This phrase is linked with Secularism and national amalgamation. The consequences of Communalism are ruinous. Causes of Communalism There are numerous of causes for the occurrence of communalism. First is the tendency of the Minorities. The Muslims fail to … Read more
The Great Divide: Understanding the Difference Between Democrats and Republicans The United States political landscape is dominated by two major parties: the Democratic Party and the Republican Party. These parties, with their distinct ideologies and policy positions, shape the nation’s political discourse and influence the direction of government. While there are numerous nuances and variations … Read more
Repo rate is the rate at which the central bank of a country (Reserve Bank of India in case of India) lends Money to Commercial Banks in the event of any shortfall of funds. It is used for controlling Inflation of a country. High Repo rate: Taking loan from RBI will be costlier. Effect of … Read more
The Marathas: From Warriors to Kings in the Shadow of the Mughal Empire The Maratha Empire, a formidable force that emerged in the 17th and 18th centuries, stands as a testament to the resilience and adaptability of a warrior people. While often overshadowed by the grandeur of the Mughal Empire, the Marathas carved their own … Read more
Determinants and Nature of Indian Politics In a multilingual,multi cultural democratic set up like India,voting behaviour is dictated by a plethora of complex issues.From time and again it has been proved that Political Parties in India can not rely upon any particular factor to win the trust and confidence of the voters.Such is the complex … Read more