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Ceilings on Landholdings: A Historical and Contemporary Perspective Land, the fundamental resource upon which civilizations are built, has always been a subject of intense debate and regulation. Throughout history, societies have grappled with the question of land ownership and its distribution, often implementing ceilings on landholdings to address concerns of inequality, economic stagnation, and social … Read more
Navigating the Maze: A Comprehensive Guide to State Services In the tapestry of modern society, state services play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being and prosperity of its citizens. From healthcare and education to infrastructure and social welfare, these services form the bedrock upon which individuals and communities thrive. Understanding the complexities of state … Read more
Importance of Science & Technology as an engine for national development- Industrial development & Urbanization Professor Freeman J. Dyson, of Institute of Advanced Studies, Princeton, in his book “Infinite in all Directions,” had this to say about Technology: “Technology is a gift of God. After the gift of Life, it is perhaps the greatest of … Read more
Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK): Bridging Development Gaps for Minority Communities Introduction India, a land of diverse cultures and communities, has historically witnessed disparities in development outcomes across various social groups. Minority communities, often facing systemic disadvantages, have lagged behind in areas like education, healthcare, and economic empowerment. Recognizing this challenge, the Indian government … Read more
INFRASTRUCTURE – Increase the economic activity between hinterland and ports lead to development of infrastructure including railways, roads & inland waterways. Indian Railway Introduction Indian Railways is one of the world’s largest railway Network consists of freight, passengers, tourist, Suburban rail systems, toy train and luxury trains. IR has 4,337 operating railway stations,operates on a … Read more
Introduction and application of Genetic engineering Genetic engineering Genetic engineering, the artificial manipulation, modification, and recombination of DNA or other nucleic acid Molecules in order to modify an organism or Population of organisms. The term genetic engineering initially referred to various techniques used for the modification or manipulation of organisms through the processes of heredity … Read more
Planning and Foreign Trade Foreign Trade is the important factor in Economic Development in any nation. Foreign trade in India comprises of all imports and exports to and from India. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry at the level of Central Government has responsibility to manage such operations. The domestic production reveals on exports and … Read more
Women‘s economic Empowerment refers to the ability for women to enjoy their right to control and benefit from Resources, assets, income and their own time, as well as the ability to manage risk and improve their economic status and well being. The GDI measures gender gaps in Human Development achievements by accounting for disparities between women and men in three … Read more
Here is a list of subtopics on monetary policy without any description: Open market operations Discount rate Reserve requirements Moral suasion Quantitative easing Credit easing Forward guidance Inflation targeting Exchange rate targeting Monetary policy rules Central bank independence Conduct of monetary policy Goals of monetary policy Tools of monetary policy Transmission channels of monetary policy … 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