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First Plan (1951 – 56) Target Growth : 2.1 % Actual Growth 3.6 % It was based on Harrod-Domar Model. Influx of refugees, severe food shortage & mounting Inflation confronted the country at the onset of the First Five Year Plan. The Plan Focussed on agriculture, price stability, power and transport It was a successful … Read more
NITI Aayog: The Think Tank Shaping India’s Future NITI Aayog, the National Institution for Transforming India, is a powerful policy think tank that plays a pivotal role in shaping India’s development trajectory. Established in 2015, it replaced the Planning Commission, marking a shift towards a more collaborative and decentralized approach to policymaking. This article delves … Read more
Seed is the true carrier of technology. In India, three sets of institutions produce seeds:research institutions and agricultural universities; public sector seed producing corporations; andprivate sector firms including multinationals. The last decade has seen two main developmentsin seed market. One, production of quality seed has risen at a rapid rate after 2005-06. And two,public sector … Read more
Provisions for Arunachal Pradesh: A Comprehensive Look at the State’s Development Arunachal Pradesh, the “Land of the Dawn-lit Mountains,” is a state in Northeast India, known for its breathtaking landscapes, rich biodiversity, and diverse cultural heritage. However, its remote location and challenging terrain have posed significant hurdles to its development. Recognizing the unique challenges and … Read more
INFRASTRUCTURE. Furthermore, the World Bank estimated that out of the global Population of 7.4 billion people, more than 4 billion don’t have access to the internet. Additionally, it estimated that only 1.1 billion people have access to high-speed internet. The significance of ICT in enterprises For businesses, advances within ICT have brought a slew of … Read more
Protected Area Networks: A Vital Tool for Conservation and Sustainable Development Introduction The Earth’s biodiversity is facing unprecedented threats from human activities, leading to alarming rates of species extinction and habitat loss. To address this crisis, conservation efforts have increasingly focused on establishing protected areas, designated spaces where nature is safeguarded from exploitation and degradation. … Read more
National Policy for Science and Technology The thrust of the Scientific Policy Resolution, 1958 was on capacity-building in advancement of science as the foundation for making a strong nation, which had just freed itself from the shackles of colonial domination . The focus of the Technology Policy Statement, 1983 was attainment of technological self-reliance and building … Read more
The Dance of Sun, Moon, and Earth: Unveiling the Secrets of Spring Tides The ocean, a vast and ever-changing entity, pulsates with a rhythm dictated by celestial forces. Its tides, the rhythmic rise and fall of water levels, are a mesmerizing dance orchestrated by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun. But there … Read more
The United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organization established on 24 October 1945 to promote international cooperation. It was founded to replace the League of Nations following World War II and to prevent another conflict. When it was founded, the UN had 51 Member States; there are now 193. Most nations are members of the UN and send diplomats to the headquarters to hold … Read more
International and Regional Organisations International Organizations An international organization is an organization with an international membership, scope, or presence. There are two main types: International nongovernmental organizations (INGOs): non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that operate internationally. These include international non-profit organizations and worldwide companies such as the World Organization of the Scout Movement, International Committee of the Red Cross. Intergovernmental organizations, also known as international governmental … Read more