Notes and Study material for Exams
Manufacturing policy of India The Government of India has announced a National Manufacturing Policy with the objective of enhancing the share of manufacturing in GDP to 25% within a decade and creating 100 million jobs. The INFRASTRUCTURE; land use on the basis of zoning; clean and energy efficient technology; necessary social infrastructure; Skill development facilities … Read more
The Bali Action Plan: A Turning Point in Global Climate Change Negotiations The Bali Action Plan, adopted at the 13th Conference of the Parties (COP13) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Bali, Indonesia, in December 2007, marked a significant turning point in international climate change negotiations. It provided a roadmap … 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
The Minamata Convention: A Global Effort to Combat Mercury Pollution The Minamata Convention on Mercury, adopted in 2013 and entering into force in 2017, stands as a landmark international agreement aimed at protecting human health and the environment from the harmful effects of mercury. This treaty, named after the Japanese city where a devastating case … Read more
Census Of India : Economic and Social features Rural and urban Population Altogether, 833.5 million persons live in rural area as per Census 2011, which was more than two-third of the total population, while 377.1 million persons live in urban areas. Urban proportion has gone up from 17.3 per cent in 1951 to 31.2 per … Read more
The Agricultural Revolutions of India: A Journey of Transformation India, a land of diverse landscapes and rich agricultural heritage, has witnessed a series of transformative agricultural revolutions that have shaped its economic and social fabric. These revolutions, driven by technological advancements, policy changes, and societal shifts, have propelled India from a predominantly agrarian society to … Read more
Disaster Management History shows that India is exposed to national disasters. INFRASTRUCTURE; and other efforts to make the community more resilient to a catastrophic event. Preparedness Preparedness focuses on understanding how a disaster might impact the community and how education, outreach and training can build capacity to respond to and recover from a disaster. This … Read more
Rajasthan is noted for its National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries. There are three national parks viz. the Keoladeo National Park of Bharatpur, Ranthambore National Park of Sawai Madhopur, and Mukundara Hills National Park of Kota. Ranthambore National Park and Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary are both known worldwide for their tiger Population and considered by both … Read more
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, people in this country have … Read more
Jal Shakti Abhiyan: A National Movement for Water Conservation India, a land of diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage, is also grappling with a growing water crisis. The increasing demand for water, coupled with erratic rainfall patterns and unsustainable water management practices, has led to water scarcity in many parts of the country. Recognizing the … Read more