Human

JPSC Prelims Notes for Geography of World and India

Physical Geography (General Principles) : [su_posts template=”templates/list-loop.php” posts_per_page=”100″ tax_term=”1324″ tax_operator=”0″ order=”desc”] (i) Origin and evolution ol earth, interior of earth, Wegner’s Continental Drift Theory; Plate tectonics.Composition, Structure and Stratification of the atmosphere (v) Insolation,heat budget of the earth. (vi) Horizontal and vertical Distribution of Temperature, inversion of  temperature. (vii) Air masses and fronts. Tropical and … Read more

Polity Booster- Linkages between development and spread of extremism

Linkages between development and spread of extremism In the Indian scenario, extremism activities(e.g. Naxalism, Radicalisation) are increasing rapidly. The scale of the extremists’ operations is massive and consequently, these activities have a perilous impact on the nation’s social, economic, and political development. Improvement in standard of living is something that everyone craves and deserves it … Read more

Economic Growth vs Economic Development

The Paradox of Progress: Economic Growth vs. Economic Development The pursuit of economic prosperity has been a central theme in human history. Nations strive for growth, aiming to increase their wealth and improve living standards. However, the concept of “economic progress” is often conflated with the term “economic development,” leading to a misunderstanding of the … Read more

Social Change

The Shifting Sands of Society: A Deep Dive into Social Change Social change, a constant and dynamic force shaping the fabric of human civilization, is a multifaceted phenomenon that encompasses a wide range of transformations in societal structures, beliefs, values, and behaviors. It is a process that can be gradual, incremental, or abrupt, driven by … Read more

Universalizing Science And Technology Literacy (2)

 Citizenship The need to promote a world community of scientifically and technologically literate citizens was regarded as urgent by the World Conference on Education for All held in Jomtien in 1990. The UNESCO Project 2000+, committed to developing appropriate structures and activities to foster scientific and technological literacy for all, in all the … Read more

Emotional Intelligence – Concepts and their Utilities

Emotional Intelligence: Applications in governance and administration Work rules are in a constant state of flux with new yardsticks by which workers are being evaluated. In today’s corporate world it is increasingly being recognised that an impressive curriculum vitae, good credentials and technical expertise does not have the desired impact in someone with low emotional … Read more

Judiciary : Composition, Structure and Function

Union Judiciary : The Supreme Court ; its role and powers The Supreme Court is the highest court of The Indian Republic.  Judiciary, the third organ of the government, has an important role to play in the governance. It settles the disputes, interprets laws, protects Fundamental Rights and acts as guardian of the Constitution. India … Read more

Human Rights:- For Ras RTS Mains examination

Human Rights are commonly understood as inalienable Fundamental Rights “to which a person is inherently entitled simply because she or he is a human being,” and which are “inherent in all human beings” regardless of their nation, location, language, religion, ethnic origin or any other status. The history of human rights can be traced to past documents, … Read more

History of the world

History of the world will include events from 18th century such as Industrial revolution, World Wars,Redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like Communism,capitalism, Socialism etc.- their forms and effect on the Society.  Prehistory Prehistory is the period of time before humans developed writing systems. It is a long and complex period, with many … Read more

Evolution of India’s Foreign Policy

The Evolving Tapestry: A Journey Through India’s Foreign Policy India’s foreign policy, like the nation itself, is a complex and dynamic entity, shaped by a confluence of historical experiences, geopolitical realities, and evolving national interests. From the early days of independence to the present, India’s foreign policy has undergone a remarkable transformation, reflecting the country’s … Read more