Notes and Study material for Exams
QUICK REVISION: Art 4, Institutional structure for Nuclear Energy: ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION: Governing body of the department of Atomic energy It is directly under the charge of the Prime Minister Set up on 10Aug, 1948 Function: Organise research in atomic science To train atomic scientist in the country To promote nuclear research in … Read more
First Plan (1951 – 56) Target Growth : 2.1 % Actual Growth 3.6 % It was based on Harrod-Domar Model. Influx of refugees, severe food shortage & mounting Inflation confronted the country at the onset of the First Five Year Plan. The Plan Focussed on agriculture, price stability, power and transport It was a successful … Read more
Land is a finite resource. Land availability is only about 20% of the earth’s surface. Land is crucial for all developmental activities, for natural Resources, ecosystem Services and for agriculture. Growing Population, growing needs and demands for Economic Development, clean water, food and other products from Natural Resources, as well as degradation of land … Read more
The Greenhouse Effect is a natural process that warms the Earth’s surface. When the Sun’s energy reaches the Earth’s Atmosphere, some of it is reflected back to space and the rest is absorbed and re-radiated by greenhouse gases. It is the process by which radiation from a planet’s atmosphere warms the planet’s surface to a … Read more
Institutionalizing Socio-Economic Change: A Framework for Sustainable Transformation The world is in constant flux, driven by rapid technological advancements, shifting demographics, and evolving societal values. This dynamic landscape necessitates a fundamental shift in our approach to socio-economic change, moving beyond ad-hoc interventions to a more strategic and sustainable model. This article explores the concept of … Read more
The Unfulfilled Promise: A Deep Dive into the Reasons for Failure of Land Reforms Land reforms, aimed at redistributing land ownership and fostering equitable access to resources, have been a cornerstone of development strategies in many countries. However, despite their noble intentions, land reforms have often fallen short of their goals, leaving a legacy of … Read more
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs): Navigating the Global Investment Landscape Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) play a pivotal role in shaping the global financial landscape. These entities, ranging from pension funds and insurance companies to mutual funds and hedge funds, allocate capital across international borders, influencing market dynamics and driving economic growth. This article delves into the … Read more
Viability Gap Funding (VGF) is a financial instrument that is used to bridge the gap between the cost of a project and the amount of MoneyMoney that can be raised from other sources. VGF can be used to fund a variety of projects, including InfrastructureInfrastructure, social services, and Economic Development. The following are some of … Read more
Here is a list of subtopics without any description for InvestmentInvestment-2Sources of Investment: Personal SavingsSavings Retirement accounts Home EquityEquity Life insurance IRAs 401(k)s 529 plans HSAs Brokerage accounts Mutual Funds Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) Individual stocks BondsBonds Certificates of deposit (CDs) Annuities Real estate Peer-to-peer lending Crowdfunding Venture Capital Private Equity Angel investing Social impact investing … Read more
Here is a list of sub topics without any description for Planning in India: National Planning State Planning District Planning Town Planning Urban Planning Rural Planning Regional Planning Environmental Planning Economic Planning Social Planning Physical Planning Financial Planning Administrative Planning Legislative Planning Judicial Planning Educational Planning Health Planning Housing Planning Transportation Planning Communication Planning Energy … Read more