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National and state SC/ST commission National SC commission National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) is an Indian constitutional body established with a view to provide safeguards against the exploitation of Scheduled Castes to promote and protect their social, educational, economic and cultural interests, special provisions were made in the Constitution. Functions To investigate and … Read more
Ceilings on Landholdings: A Historical and Contemporary Perspective Land, the fundamental resource upon which civilizations are built, has always been a subject of intense debate and regulation. Throughout history, societies have grappled with the question of land ownership and its distribution, often implementing ceilings on landholdings to address concerns of inequality, economic stagnation, and social … Read more
Exploring the Dimensions of Governance: A Comprehensive Guide Governance, a multifaceted concept encompassing the structures, processes, and actors involved in governing a society, organization, or system, plays a crucial role in shaping our world. From the global stage of international relations to the microcosm of a local community, governance impacts our lives in profound ways. … Read more
Motions in Parliament: The Engines of Change and Debate Parliamentary motions are the lifeblood of legislative processes, serving as the formal mechanisms for initiating debate, proposing changes, and ultimately shaping laws and policies. They are the tools through which elected representatives voice their concerns, advance their agendas, and hold the government accountable. Understanding the various … Read more
Women‘s economic Empowerment refers to the ability for women to enjoy their right to control and benefit from Resources, assets, income and their own time, as well as the ability to manage risk and improve their economic status and well being. The GDI measures gender gaps in Human Development achievements by accounting for disparities between women and men in three … Read more
Resettlement and Rehabilitation of Refugees: A Complex and Multifaceted Journey The global refugee crisis is a complex and multifaceted issue, with millions of people displaced from their homes due to conflict, persecution, and natural disasters. While the focus often centers on immediate humanitarian aid, the long-term process of resettlement and rehabilitation is crucial for refugees … Read more
Democracy: Direct and Indirect Democracy in modern usage, is a System of Government in which the citizens exercise power directly or elect representatives from among themselves to form a governing body, such as a parliament. Democracy is sometimes referred to as “rule of the majority”. Democracy is a system of processing conflicts in which outcomes … Read more
Ethics in administration: Status and problem The Historical Context India has witnessed a long history of unethical practices in the governance system. Kautilya’s Arthashastra mentions a variety of corrupt practices in which the administrators of those times indulged themselves. The Mughal Empire and the Indian princely rule were also afflicted with the corrupt … Read more
‘Sufism’ is a term used to refer to mystical religious ideas in Islam. It had evolved into a well developed movement by the 11 century. Sufis, Stress on the importance of traversing the path of the Sufi pir enabling one to establish a direct communion with the divine. Sufism or mysticism emerged in the 8 … Read more
The medieval period witnessed the Growth of a rich corpus of literature that accompanied the development of new languages. The conventional view among historians was that the patronage of the Sanskrit and other regional language had declined because the establishment of the Delhi Sultanate led to the patronage of Persian. But this period witnessed the … Read more