Notes and Study material for Exams
EQUIP: Elevating Quality and Innovation in India’s Higher Education India’s higher education landscape is undergoing a transformative phase, driven by a burgeoning youth population, a growing demand for skilled professionals, and the government’s ambitious vision for a knowledge-based economy. To navigate this dynamic environment, the Ministry of Education has launched the “EQUIP” (Empowering Quality and … Read more
National Watershed Development Programme National Watershed Development Programme for Rain fed Areas (NWDPRA) is a programme subsumed under Macro Management of agriculture (MMA) Scheme of Department of Agriculture & Cooperation which has been amended for the XI Five Year Plan. The guidelines of the revised MMA are also applicable from the financial year 2008-09. The … Read more
The Naxalite Movement: A Legacy of Rebellion and Resistance in India The Naxalite movement, a complex and multifaceted phenomenon, has been a defining feature of India’s political landscape for over half a century. Rooted in the agrarian struggles of the 1960s, it has evolved into a potent force of armed rebellion, challenging the very foundations … Read more
The Echoes of Time: Exploring the Kanheri Caves of Mumbai Nestled amidst the lush greenery of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Mumbai, India, lie the ancient Kanheri Caves, a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of the region. These rock-cut cave temples, carved out of the basalt cliffs, offer a glimpse into … Read more
Self Help Groups (SHGs) and Civil Society in India The Self Help Groups (SHG) initiative was adopted by India several decades ago in order to alleviate POVERTY, and improve Women’s ability to achieve rights and well-being. At the beginning, SHG was an initiative undertook by NGOs, but later on, due to its success in improving … Read more
Mission Karmayogi: Transforming India’s Civil Services Introduction: The Indian civil services, the backbone of the nation’s administrative machinery, have long been lauded for their dedication and efficiency. However, in the face of a rapidly evolving world, the need for a paradigm shift in the training and development of civil servants became increasingly apparent. Recognizing this, … Read more
Distribution of rainfall in India India has a monsoon type of Climate. Rainfall occurs only for about three to four months and is uneven, unreliable and erratic in nature. Rainy season in India extends from June to mid- September. Sometimes at the time of arrival, the rainfall pours heavily which is commonly known as the … Read more
The Punjab Crisis: A Multifaceted Challenge The Punjab, a fertile and historically significant region straddling India and Pakistan, has been grappling with a complex and multifaceted crisis for decades. This crisis encompasses a wide range of issues, including: Political instability and separatist movements: The region has witnessed a long history of political unrest, fueled by … Read more