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Here is a list of subtopics about the International Monetary Fund (IMF): Articles of Agreement Board of Governors Executive Board International Monetary and Financial Committee Managing Director Membership Offices Policies Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust Special Drawing Rights Surveillance Technical Assistance World Economic Outlook I hope this is helpful! Let me know if you have … Read more
Sociology- Meaning, Scope and nature, Importance of its study. Relation with other Social Sciences Sociology is a discipline in social sciences concerned with the human Society and human social activities. It is one of the youngest social sciences. Auguste Comte, a French social thinker, is traditionally known as the ‘Father of Sociology’ as … Read more
India in Global Indices Global Innovation Index The Global Innovation Index (GII) is an annual ranking of countries by their capacity for, and success in, innovation. It is published by Cornell University, INSEAD, and the World Intellectual Property Organization, in PARTNERSHIP with other organisations and institutions, and is based on both subjective and … Read more
Water Vapor: The Dominant Greenhouse Gas and Its Complex Role in Climate Change Water vapor, the most abundant greenhouse gas in the Earth’s atmosphere, plays a crucial role in regulating our planet’s temperature. While often overshadowed by carbon dioxide in public discourse, understanding water vapor’s dynamic behavior is essential for comprehending the intricacies of climate … Read more
Here is a list of subtopics on inclusive growth: Economic growth Poverty reduction Inequality reduction Social inclusion Environmental sustainability Human development Good governance Peace and security Gender equality Empowerment of women and girls Youth employment Education and skills development Health and nutrition Access to water and sanitation Housing and infrastructure Agriculture and rural development Sustainable … Read more
The Global Positioning System consists of 24 satellites, that circle the globe once every 12 hours, to provide worldwide position, time and velocity information. GPS makes it possible to precisely identify locations on the earth by measuring distance from the satellites. GPS allows you to record or create locations from places on the earth and … Read more
Capital Account Convertibility: A Double-Edged Sword for Economic Growth Capital account convertibility (CAC) refers to the freedom of residents and non-residents to convert their domestic currency into foreign currencies and vice versa without restrictions. It allows for the free flow of capital across borders, enabling investments, borrowing, and lending in international markets. While CAC holds … 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 … Read more
Climate Change It is the long term change in the statistical distribution of weather patterns over periods of time Though it has been happening naturally for millions of years, in recent years it has accelerated due to anthropogenic causes and has been causing Global Warming. UNFCCC defines Climate Change as – “a change of climate … Read more