Notes and Study material for Exams
State and non-State actors in creating challenges to Internal Security India was partitioned in the backdrop of large-scale communal riots, but the partition of the country on religious lines, without taking into consideration its multiple identities, instead of bringing the communal tensions down, in fact, worsened the situation. The two-nation theory created Pakistan, and it … Read more
Start-Up India Scheme: Igniting India’s Entrepreneurial Spirit Introduction India, with its burgeoning population and a rapidly growing economy, is witnessing a surge in entrepreneurial activity. The government, recognizing the potential of startups to drive economic growth and create jobs, launched the Start-Up India Scheme in 2016. This comprehensive initiative aims to foster a vibrant startup … Read more
The Policy Cut Motion: A Tool for Parliamentary Scrutiny and Political Maneuvering The policy cut motion, a parliamentary procedure with roots in the Westminster system, serves as a potent tool for opposition parties to challenge government policy and exert influence over public spending. This motion, often referred to as a “cut motion” or “policy motion,” … Read more
INFRASTRUCTURE. The hope was that the introduction of Bt Cotton would largely take care of the main pest problems and reduce the use of pesticides. The use of BT cotton in India has raised a lot of controversy even before its official introduction in India. It all began when Monsanto partnered up with an Indian … Read more
The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC): Safeguarding Against Disasters The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) stands as a vital pillar in India’s disaster management framework, playing a crucial role in coordinating and facilitating effective responses to national emergencies. This article delves into the NCMC’s structure, functions, and significance, exploring its evolution, challenges, and future prospects. … Read more
National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM): Powering India’s Technical Textile Revolution Introduction India, with its vast population and burgeoning economy, is poised to become a global leader in the textile sector. However, the country’s dominance in traditional textiles has not translated into a similar dominance in the rapidly growing technical textiles market. Recognizing this gap, the … Read more
Education, Social Change And Modernisation: 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 … Read more
Reforming Bureaucracy to Strengthen Democracy: A Vital Path to Effective Governance The concept of democracy hinges on the principle of “government of the people, by the people, for the people.” However, the effectiveness of this ideal relies heavily on the efficient and responsive functioning of the bureaucratic machinery that translates the will of the people … Read more
QUICK REVISION: NANOTECH AND ITS APPLICATION Definition:Nanoscience and Nanotechnology involves the concept of manipulating the extremely small things at nanoscale. At nanoscale things behave differently and this properties can be utilised across various fields of science like chemistry, biology, medicine, physics and material science. APPLICATION OF NANO ON Health SECTOR: Repairing of damaged … Read more
Gene editing tool CRISPR-cas 9 and emerging new world Vast number of patients suffering from lifelong incurable diseases such as Sickle cell disease , Cystic fibrosis or Haemophilia and many more are at the threshold for a complete reversal of the disease and in near future shall influence favourably the treatment of poorly treated cancer … Read more