Notes and Study material for Exams
Distribution Of Major Natural Resources Of World-Water, Soils, Forests in reference to South and South-East Asia Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent) Natural resources are highly valued because human beings are dependent on them to fulfil their fundamental needs that changes with … Read more
Human Migration Human Migration, the permanent change of residence by an individual or group; it excludes such movements as nomadism, migrant labour, commuting, and tourism, all of which are transitory in nature. Human migration is the movement of people from one place to another with the intention of settling in the new location. When large … Read more
The Single Citizenship Conundrum: A Global Perspective The concept of citizenship, once a relatively straightforward matter of belonging to a single nation-state, is increasingly complex in the 21st century. The rise of globalization, migration, and transnational identities has brought to the fore the question of single citizenship, prompting debate and reform across the globe. This … Read more
Partition and Then Independence: The Fractured Landscapes of Punjab, Bengal, Assam, and Sindh The year 1947 marked a watershed moment in the history of the Indian subcontinent. The British Raj, after centuries of rule, finally relinquished its hold, leaving behind a legacy of political turmoil and communal violence. The partition of India, a hastily conceived … Read more
The Secessionist Movement in North-Eastern States Introduction The North-Eastern states of India have been home to a number of secessionist movements over the years. These movements have been driven by a variety of factors, including ethnic and religious differences, economic disparities, and a sense of alienation from the rest of India. The most well-known secessionist … Read more
Citizenship Relationship between an individual and a state to which the individual owes allegiance and in turn is entitled to its protection. Citizenship implies the status of freedom with accompanying responsibilities. Citizens have certain rights, duties, and responsibilities that are denied or only partially extended to aliens and other noncitizens residing in a … Read more
Imperialism is a state policy, practice, or advocacy of extending power and dominion, especially by direct territorial acquisition or by gaining political and economic control of other areas. Because it always involves the use of power, whether military force or some subtler form, imperialism has often been considered morally reprehensible, and the term is frequently … Read more
Agenda 21: A Blueprint for Sustainable Development in the 21st Century Introduction Agenda 21, a comprehensive blueprint for sustainable development, emerged from the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro, also known as the Earth Summit. This landmark document, adopted by 178 nations, laid out a framework for achieving … Read more
Human Rights are commonly understood as inalienable Fundamental Rights “to which a person is inherently entitled simply because she or he is a human being,” and which are “inherent in all human beings” regardless of their nation, location, language, religion, ethnic origin or any other status. The history of human rights can be traced to past documents, … Read more
Role Of Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) NGOs are voluntary organization’s. These are popularly known as NGOs because they are free from governmental control in their functioning. They are democratic and open to all those wishing to become member of the organization voluntarily and serve the Society. NGO have a long history in India. In the past, … Read more