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Parliament is the central institution through which the will of the people is expressed, laws are passed and government is held to account. It plays a vital role in a Democracy, and endeavours to be truly representative, transparent, accessible, accountable and effective in its many functions. The Parliament has two Houses–Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha. … Read more
The International Code Of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation, also known asthe Hague Code of Conduct (HCOC), was established on 25 November 2002 as anarrangement to prevent the proliferation of ballistic missiles. It is the result of international efforts to regulate access to ballistic missileswhich can potentially deliver weapons of mass destruction. The HCOC is … Read more
The primary aim of the National Health Policy, 2017, is to inform, clarify, strengthen and prioritize the role of the Government in shaping health systems in all its dimensions- investments in health, organization of healthcare Services, prevention of diseases and promotion of good health through cross sectoral actions, access to technologies, developing human Resources, encouraging … Read more
The Lakdawala Expert Group (LEG) was a group of experts appointed by the Government of India in 1993 to review the existing system of urban planning and development in the country. The LEG submitted its report in 1996, which made a number of recommendations for reform. The following are the subtopics covered in the Lakdawala … Read more
Megasthenes: The Greek Ambassador Who Unveiled Ancient India Megasthenes, a Greek historian and diplomat, stands as a pivotal figure in our understanding of ancient India. His writings, though fragmented and often debated, offer a unique and invaluable glimpse into the Mauryan Empire, a powerful dynasty that ruled much of the Indian subcontinent in the 4th … Read more
The Bahmani kingdom came into existence in 1347AD. Alauddin Hasan, an Afghan, founded the Sultanate after revolted against the Bin Tuglaq, sultan of Delhi. He ruled it under the title of Bahaman Shah. He was also known as Hasan Gangu, as he had risen in the servise of a Brahmin, named Gangu. He is … Read more
Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK): A Comprehensive Approach to Adolescent Health in India Introduction Adolescence, a crucial period of physical, emotional, and social development, is often overlooked in healthcare systems globally. In India, with its vast population and a significant youth demographic, addressing the unique health needs of adolescents is paramount. The Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> India's role in united nation India is one of the founding members of the UN. It signed the Declaration by United Nations at Washington on 1 January 1942 and also participated in the historic UN Conference of International Organization at San Francisco from 25 April to … Read more
After the WWII began, British sought cooperation from India. August Offer offered three proposals. Firstly, it called for an immediate expansion of Viceroy’s Executive Council with the inclusion of India representatives; secondly, an advisory body with the members from British India and Indian princely states which were supposed to meet at consequent intervals was established … Read more
Combating Corruption: A Deep Dive into the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 Corruption, a pervasive societal ill, undermines the very fabric of a nation’s integrity and prosperity. It erodes public trust, hinders economic development, and perpetuates inequality. Recognizing the gravity of this issue, India enacted the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (PCA), aiming to curb … Read more