Notes and Study material for Exams
During the Governor-General Lord Canning May 11, 1857. The Meerut incident. Capture of Delhi. Proclaiming B S Jazar as the emperor. Almost half the Company’s sepoy strength of 232224 opted out of their loyalty to their regimental colours. Kanpur: Nana Saheb; Lucknow: Begum Hazrat Mahal; Bareilly: Khan Bahadur; Jagdishpur (Ara): Kunwar Singh; Jhansi: Rani Lakshmi … Read more
Training and Development: the employees to improve their knowledge and skill so as to be able to perform their tasks more efficiently is known as training. It is an organised activity for increasing the knowledge and skills of people for a specific purpose. The term ‘development ‘refers to the process of not only building up … Read more
PM Mudra Yojana: Fueling India’s Entrepreneurial Spirit Introduction India, with its burgeoning population and a rapidly growing economy, presents a fertile ground for entrepreneurship. However, access to finance has historically been a significant barrier for aspiring small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Recognizing this challenge, the Indian government launched the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) in … Read more
The National Water Mission: A Blueprint for Water Security in India India, a land of diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage, faces a critical challenge: ensuring water security for its burgeoning population. The National Water Mission (NWM), launched in 2011, aims to address this challenge head-on, providing a comprehensive framework for sustainable water management. This … Read more
Guardians of Heritage: A Deep Dive into INTACH’s Enduring Legacy The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), established in 1984, stands as a beacon of hope for India’s rich and diverse cultural heritage. This non-profit organization has dedicated itself to the preservation, conservation, and revitalization of India’s architectural, archaeological, and artistic treasures, … Read more
The Evolving Tapestry: A Look at the Structural and Functional Changes in the Indian Family The Indian family, a vibrant and multifaceted entity, has undergone a remarkable transformation over the centuries. From the traditional joint family system to the modern nuclear family, the structure and functions of the Indian family have evolved significantly, reflecting the … Read more
Digital divide & its prevention Digital technologies have spread rapidly in much of the world. Digital dividends—the broader development benefits from using these technologies have lagged behind. In many instances digital technologies have boosted Growth, expanded opportunities, and improved service delivery. Yet their aggregate impact has fallen short and is unevenly distributed. For … 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
Citizen charter The Citizens’ Charter is an instrument which seeks to make an organization transparent, accountable and citizen friendly. A Citizens’ Charter is basically a set of commitments made by an organization regarding the standards of service which it delivers. Every citizens’ charter has several essential components to make it meaningful; the first … 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