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Civil Society is the “third sector” of society, along with government and business. It comprises civil society organizations and non-governmental organizations. The UN recognizes the importance of partnering with civil society, because it advances the Organization’s ideals, and helps support its work. Here are some useful websites for members of civil society and also for … Read more
Here is a list of subtopics without any description for Elements of Weather and Climate: Air pressure Air temperature Atmospheric moisture Clouds PrecipitationPrecipitation Wind Waves Tides Ocean currents Climate Weather forecasting Climate Change The elements of weather and climate are the factors that determine the state of the AtmosphereAtmosphere at a particular time and place. … Read more
Buddhism. Self-Respect Movement The anti-Brahmin crusade got a further impetus when E. V. Ramaswamy Naicker, popularly known as Periyar, joined the anti-Brahmin movement. Naicker, who actively participated in the Non-Cooperation movement, broke with the Congress in 1924 to develop an anti-Brahmin, anti-caste populist and radical alternative to Justice elitism. He had been with the Congress … Read more
The Rule of Law: A Foundation for Justice, Stability, and Prosperity The rule of law is a fundamental principle that underpins a just and equitable society. It signifies a system where everyone, from the ordinary citizen to the highest authority, is subject to the same laws, enforced fairly and impartially. This principle transcends mere legal … Read more
The Enduring Struggle: Abolition of Untouchability in India The concept of untouchability, a deeply rooted social evil, has plagued India for centuries. It is a system of social exclusion and discrimination based on birth, relegating individuals to a life of marginalization and suffering. While the Indian Constitution officially abolished untouchability in 1950, the reality on … Read more
Problem of illiteracy in India and solutions According to the 2011 Census, any person aged seven and above and has the ability to read and write is considered literate. The Average Literacy rate in India stands at 74.04%. While Kerala has the highest literacy rate in India at 93.91%, Bihar has the least literacy rate … Read more
Changing status of Women and social movements The status of women has been the central concern of many reform movements before and after independence. Leaders of the Brahmo Samaj and the Arya Samaj were concerned with issues like sati, remarriage, divorce, female Education, purdah system, polygamy, and dowry. women’s participation in movements has … Read more
Use of information technology in administration Public Administration, governed by bureaucratic structures built on rationale principles, that dominated the twentieth century, has failed to respond to the changing requirements of the present times. It is so because it tended to be rigid, laid too much emphasis on red-tapism; sap creativity; thwarted initiative; wore out dynamism … Read more
Human resource development includes development at various levels, including community. Community development requires HRD efforts, such as training and organization development. Community development is an alternative route to educating and training citizens of a community. Community settings, especially in developing countries, require that HRD practitioners take into account many factors, such as cultural variables, … Read more