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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
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
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
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
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
Reforming Bureaucracy to strengthen Democracy The relationship between bureaucracy and democracy is intricate and pivotal for the effective functioning of any state. While bureaucracy is essential for implementing policies and providing continuity in governance, its inefficiencies and rigidity can sometimes hinder democratic values such as transparency, accountability, and public participation. Reforming the bureaucratic system, therefore, … Read more
Policy Cut Motion A policy cut motion is a motion that is used to reduce the amount of money that is allocated to a particular policy or program. This type of motion is typically used when the government believes that the policy or program is not effective or is not worth the amount of money … Read more
The Start-Up India scheme, launched in 2016, is a flagship initiative aimed at fostering a vibrant startup ecosystem in the country. It envisions India as a hub of innovation, job creation, and economic growth fueled by entrepreneurial energy. Key Pillars of the Start-Up India Scheme Simplification and Handholding: Easing regulatory processes, providing online registration, and offering … Read more