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Environmental influences are important both at the prenatal and postnatal stages of Human Development. At the prenatal stage, when a fetus is in the mother’s womb, internal or external harmful agents, such as certain legal or illegal drugs, alcohol, lead and pollutants can harm the unborn baby’s development. The mother’s Nutrition, diseases and emotional Stress … Read more
North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS): Bridging the Infrastructure Gap The North East region of India, encompassing eight states – Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura – has long grappled with a significant infrastructure deficit. This deficiency has hindered economic growth, social development, and overall prosperity in the region. Recognizing … Read more
Need for training in and practising of Human Rights and human dignity in a democratic set up Throughout history every Society has developed systems to ensure social cohesion by codifying the rights and responsibilities of its citizens. It was finally in 1948 that the international community came together to agree on a code … Read more
Universal basic income (UBI) is a model for providing all citizens of a country or other geographic area with a given sum of Money, regardless of their income, Resources or EMPLOYMENT status. The purpose of the UBI is to prevent or reduce POVERTY and increase Equality among citizens. It is one of the kind of … Read more
The Solar System consists of the Sun and its eight main planets, their satellites, asteroids, comets, meteors and other dwarf planets. The Sun is at the one of the two “centers” of The Solar System and the planets revolving around it in elliptical orbits. The sun is in the centre of the solar system. It … Read more
Entrepreneurship and Wealth Creation at the Grassroots C1: Entrepreneurship intensity is the new firms registered per year per 1000 workers. It was just 0.10 which is very low for the manufacturing sector. But in the case of service sector there is comparative advantage. F1: A 10% increase in the registration of new firms … Read more
Swachh Bharat Mission: India’s Drive Towards a Cleaner and Healthier Future Introduction India, a land of vibrant culture and rich heritage, has long grappled with the challenge of sanitation and hygiene. Open defecation, lack of proper waste management, and inadequate access to clean water have plagued the nation, impacting public health and hindering socio-economic progress. … Read more
Saksham Scholarship Scheme: Empowering Differently-Abled Students to Pursue Higher Education Introduction In a society where access to education is often seen as a privilege, the journey for differently-abled students can be particularly challenging. Barriers like physical infrastructure, societal prejudices, and financial constraints can hinder their pursuit of higher education. Recognizing this disparity, the Indian government … Read more
Imperialism is a state policy, practice, or advocacy of extending power and dominion, especially by direct territorial acquisition or by gaining political and economic control of other areas. Because it always involves the use of power, whether military force or some subtler form, imperialism has often been considered morally reprehensible, and the term is frequently … Read more
National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2013: A Landmark towards Food for All The right to food is a fundamental human right, enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and recognized by various international conventions. However, achieving food security, which encompasses access to safe, nutritious, and sufficient food for all, remains a significant challenge for … Read more