Notes and Study material for Exams
The Rise of Regional Parties in India Introduction India is a vast and diverse country, with a population of over 1.3 billion people. It is also a democracy, with a multi-party system. In recent years, there has been a rise in the popularity of regional parties. These parties are based on regional identities and interests, … Read more
Efforts of government in promoting Biotechnology in the country DBT and Biotech parks The remarkable march of India into the world of biosciences and technological advances began in 1986. That year, government of india accepted the vision that unless India created a separate Department for Biotechnology, within the Ministry of Science and Technology, … Read more
Flood and Drought Occurrence Drought Drought is a complex, slow-onset phenomenon of ecological challenge that affects people more than any other natural hazards by causing serious economic, social and environmental losses in both developing and developed countries. The period of unusual dryness (i.e. drought) is a normal feature of the Climate and weather … Read more
Empowering Urban Lives: A Deep Dive into the National Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM) The urban landscape of India is a vibrant tapestry woven with diverse threads of aspirations, challenges, and opportunities. Within this dynamic environment, a significant segment of the population struggles to secure a dignified livelihood. Recognizing this pressing need, the Government of India … Read more
Democratic Socialism: A Vision for the Future? Democratic socialism has emerged as a prominent political ideology in recent years, attracting renewed attention and sparking heated debate. While often conflated with communism or even authoritarianism, democratic socialism represents a distinct political philosophy with a rich history and a clear set of principles. This article delves into … Read more
The Dance of Supply and Demand: Understanding Market Price Dynamics The market price of a good or service is a fundamental concept in economics, reflecting the dynamic interplay between supply and demand. It acts as a signal, guiding producers and consumers in their decision-making processes, ultimately determining the allocation of resources within an economy. This … Read more
Integration of Princely States Under the plan of 3 June, more than 562 princely states were given the option of joining either India or Pakistan, or choosing independence. Indian nationalists and large segments of the public feared that if these states did not accede, most of the people and territory would be fragmented. The Congress … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> Disasters are sudden and intense events which result in considerable destruction, injuries & deaths, disrupting normal life as well as the process of development. Increasing Population and various other socio-economic factors have forced people to live in vulnerable areas. Disasters are perceived to be on the … Read more
The Effects of National Emergency: A Deep Dive into Power, Rights, and Society The declaration of a national emergency is a powerful tool wielded by governments in times of crisis. It allows for the suspension of certain civil liberties and the concentration of power in the hands of the executive branch, often in the name … Read more
Public Private PARTNERSHIP for INFRASTRUCTURE and urban development projects. PPP is in particular need due to inefficiency, overstaffing and low productivity in govt. services and govt. owned enterprises. The projects under PPP go through competitive pricing process which clearly shows that the cost of public services is ‘bench marked’ against market standards. The payments which … Read more