Notes and Study material for Exams
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> There are many types of heart disease that affect different parts of the organ and occur in different ways. Congenital heart disease This is a general term for some deformities of the heart that have been present since birth. Examples include: Septal defects: There … Read more
WHO Defines Malnutrition as “Malnutrition refers to deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances in a person’s intake of energy and/or nutrients. The term malnutrition addresses 3 broad groups of conditions: undernutrition, which includes wasting (low weight-for-height), stunting (low height-for-age) and underweight (low weight-for-age); micronutrient-related malnutrition, which includes micronutrient deficiencies (a lack of important VITAMINS and Minerals) or … Read more
Rajasthan: Handicrafts Rajasthan is well known all over the world for its hand-printed textiles, furniture, leatherwork, jewellery, painting, Pottery and Metal craft. The use of lively colors and flamboyant, fantasy designs is distinctive in all forms of arts and crafts of Rajasthan. POTTERY Pottery, one of the old crafts, has its own … Read more
Overall, labour-force to Population ratio (in the age group 15 years and above) at 56 per cent is low in India compared to nearly 64 per cent for the rest of the world. The low participation in India is largely because the female labour force participation rate (LFPR) is dismally low at 31 per cent, … Read more
Definition Communalism is the belief that because a group of people follow a particular religion they have, as a result, common secular, that is, social, political and economic interests. Second stage: Secular interests of followers of one religion are dissimilar and divergent from the interests of the followers of another religion Third stage: The interests … Read more
Social change refers to the transformation of societal structures, institutions, behaviors, and norms over time. It is a complex and multifaceted process influenced by various factors such as technological advancements, economic shifts, political movements, cultural developments, and demographic changes. Social change can occur gradually or rapidly and can have far-reaching consequences on individuals, communities, and … Read more
Gorkhaland- A Demand for Identity The Gorkhaland movement is a political movement in India that seeks to create a separate state for the Gorkhas, an ethnic group native to the Himalayas. The movement has been ongoing for decades, and has been marked by violence and protests. The Gorkhas are a diverse group, with a variety … Read more
Meaning of Citizenship Citizenship is a status that is granted to a person by a country. It confers certain rights and responsibilities on the individual, and it also gives them a sense of belonging to a particular community. There are many different ways to define citizenship, but one common definition is that it is a … Read more