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Physical Quality Of Life Index (PQLI) Physical Quality of Life Index (P.Q.L.I) was developed by famous economist Morris David in 1979 for 23 developed and developing countries. Morris David used the following three indicators to prepare a composite index known as Physical Quality of Life Index: Life Expectant Rate (L.E.I) Infant Mortality Rate (I.M.I) Basic … Read more
Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY): Transforming India’s Healthcare Infrastructure Introduction India, with its vast population and diverse healthcare needs, faces significant challenges in providing equitable and accessible healthcare services. The country’s healthcare infrastructure has long been plagued by disparities, with rural areas and underserved communities facing limited access to quality medical facilities. Recognizing the … Read more
Methods of production and manufacturing Washing soda The chemical name of washing soda is sodium carbonate decahydrate, and its chemical formula is Na2CO3.10H2O. So washing soda is hydrated salt of sodium carbonate containing 10 Molecules of water of crystallization. Sodium carbonate is manufactured by Solvay process. The manufacture of sodium carbonate by Solvay … Read more
National Urban Health Mission (NUHM): Addressing Urban Health Challenges The rapid urbanization of India, coupled with its diverse population and complex health needs, presents significant challenges to the healthcare system. Recognizing the unique demands of urban health, the Government of India launched the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) in 2013. This mission aims to improve … Read more
NABH Nirman Scheme: Empowering India’s Hospitals on the Path to Quality Introduction India’s healthcare landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by increasing demand for quality healthcare services. This demand is fueled by a growing middle class, rising awareness of health issues, and advancements in medical technology. To meet this demand and ensure the delivery … Read more
Importance of Science & Technology as an engine for national development- Industrial development & Urbanization Professor Freeman J. Dyson, of Institute of Advanced Studies, Princeton, in his book “Infinite in all Directions,” had this to say about Technology: “Technology is a gift of God. After the gift of Life, it is perhaps the greatest of … Read more
Women’s Education in India: statistics According to the statistics released by the latest census of 2011, India’s female Literacy rate is 65.46 percent, significantly lower than the world Average of 79.7 percent. China, India’s neighbor and the other global human resource powerhouse, precedes with 82.7 percent female literacy rate. The Right to Education … Read more
Education has been accepted as one major agency of socialization, and teachers and educational institutions as socializing agents. In describing education as an instrument of Social Change, three things are important: the agents of change, the content of change, and the social background of those who are sought to be changed, i.e. students. Educational institutions … Read more
Healthcare Facilities in Rural Areas indigenous systems of medicine; drugs and pharmaceuticals. Public Health being a State subject, the primary responsibility to provide improved access to healthcare Services is that of the State Governments. However, under National Health Mission (NHM) financial support is provided to State/UT Governments to strengthen their healthcare systems to provide … Read more
Refining of ores Metallurgy Metallurgy Metallurgy is the process of obtaining metals from ores. It may be defined as the processes which are involved in the extraction of metals from their ores and then refining them for use are known as metallurgy. Steps of Metallurgy: Metals can be extracted from their ores by following processes: Enrichment of … Read more