Notes and Study material for Exams
The Art of Balancing the Books: A Deep Dive into Government Budgeting Government budgeting is the cornerstone of any nation’s fiscal policy, shaping the allocation of resources and influencing the lives of its citizens. It’s a complex process that involves forecasting revenue, prioritizing spending, and managing debt, all while navigating political pressures and economic realities. … Read more
Evaporation: The Unsung Hero of the Water Cycle Evaporation, the process by which a liquid transforms into a gas, is a fundamental phenomenon in nature. It plays a crucial role in the water cycle, driving weather patterns, shaping landscapes, and sustaining life. This seemingly simple process is a complex interplay of energy, temperature, and atmospheric … Read more
Print media generally refers to newspapers. Newspapers collect, edit and print news reports and articles.The Chinese were the first to invent the art of printing. They made wooden blocks to print letters. This was started during the period of the Tang Dynasty in 600 AD. The oldest known surviving printed work in a woodblock is … Read more
The Wealth Tax: A Controversial Tool for Equality and Growth The concept of a wealth tax, a levy on an individual’s net worth, has re-emerged as a prominent policy debate in recent years. Proponents argue that it is a necessary tool to address growing inequality, fund public services, and promote economic stability. Opponents, however, contend … Read more
Manufacturing policy of India The Government of India has announced a National Manufacturing Policy with the objective of enhancing the share of manufacturing in GDP to 25% within a decade and creating 100 million jobs. The INFRASTRUCTURE; land use on the basis of zoning; clean and energy efficient technology; necessary social infrastructure; Skill development facilities … Read more
Flood and Drought Occurrence Drought Drought is a complex, slow-onset phenomenon of ecological challenge that affects people more than any other natural hazards by causing serious economic, social and environmental losses in both developing and developed countries. The period of unusual dryness (i.e. drought) is a normal feature of the Climate and weather … Read more
Child labour The term “child labour” is often defined as work that deprives children of their childhood, their potential and their dignity, and that is harmful to physical and mental development. It refers to work that: is mentally, physically, socially or morally dangerous and harmful to children; and interferes with their schooling by: … Read more
Modified Special Incentive Package Scheme (M-SIPS): Boosting India’s Electronics Manufacturing Introduction India’s electronics manufacturing sector is rapidly evolving, driven by a confluence of factors including rising domestic demand, government initiatives, and a favorable investment climate. At the heart of this transformation lies the Modified Special Incentive Package Scheme (M-SIPS), a flagship program designed to attract … Read more
Climate Change and Health: A Looming Crisis Climate change is no longer a distant threat; it is a present reality impacting every aspect of human life, including our health. The intricate web of interconnected systems that sustain life on Earth is being disrupted, leading to a cascade of health consequences that are already being felt … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> Water cycle, also called hydrologic cycle, cycle that involves the continuous circulation of water in the Earth-Atmosphere system. Of the many processes involved in the water cycle, the most important are Evaporation, Transpiration, condensation, Precipitation, and runoff. Although the total amount of water within the cycle … Read more