Notes and Study material for Exams
Folk Paintings What are folk paintings? Folk paintings are a type of art that is created by people who are not formally trained in art. They are often passed down through generations and reflect the culture and traditions of the people who create them. Folk paintings can be found in many different parts of the … Read more
Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure: A Global Perspective Federalism, a system of government where power is divided between a central authority and regional units, has been adopted by numerous countries across the globe. While offering potential benefits like decentralization, representation, and adaptability, federal structures also face inherent challenges that can impact their … Read more
The North-Eastern Council: A Vital Bridge for Development in India’s Frontier Region The North-Eastern Council (NEC), established in 1971, serves as a crucial platform for fostering development and promoting cooperation in India’s northeastern region. This region, often referred to as India’s “Look East” policy’s gateway, faces unique challenges due to its geographical isolation, diverse ethnicities, … Read more
Foreign Trade Policy of India has always focused on substantially increasing the country’s share of global merchandise trade. Accordingly the Government of India has been taking various steps towards boosting its trade with the rest of the world by adopting policies and procedures which would help to increase and facilitate both exports and imports with … Read more
Expanding horizons of Fundamental Rights; Enforceability against State and others Founding fathers influenced by Bill of Rights of American Constitution, Declaration of Rights of Man of France, The Irish Constitution of 1935, the post war Constitution of Japan & Burma, the Universal Human Rights’ Chapter & Nehru Report of 1928 engrafted fundamental rights … Read more
Development Banks: Catalysts for Economic Growth and Social Progress Development banks, often referred to as development finance institutions (DFIs), play a crucial role in fostering economic growth and social progress, particularly in developing countries. These institutions provide a wide range of financial services, including loans, grants, guarantees, and technical assistance, to support projects that promote … Read more
The Division of Powers: A Cornerstone of Constitutional Democracy The division of powers, a fundamental principle of constitutional democracy, serves as a cornerstone for safeguarding individual liberties and ensuring a balanced and effective government. This principle, enshrined in many constitutions around the world, seeks to prevent the concentration of power in any single branch of … Read more
Determinants and Nature of Indian Politics In a multilingual,multi cultural democratic set up like India,voting behaviour is dictated by a plethora of complex issues.From time and again it has been proved that Political Parties in India can not rely upon any particular factor to win the trust and confidence of the voters.Such is the complex … Read more
India’s role in BRICS BRICS is an acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – five emerging nations that formed an alliance for economic and social development. The commonality between them is that they are all newly industrialised and aiming for maximum trade and development. Together, BRICS accounts for about 40% of the … Read more
Preservation & promotion of culture and indigenous knowledge- Use of Regional Language in ICT “A nation’s culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people.” –Mahatma Gandhi Indigenous Knowledge (IK) refers to the knowledge, innovations, and practices of indigenous groups in matters related to agriculture and environmental management, medicine and … Read more