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The World Health Organization (WHO) is the specialized organization for international health within the United Nations’ system. WHO experts produce health guidelines and standards, and help countries to address public health issues. World Health Organization also supports and promotes health research.WHO came into formal existence in 1948 as the UN specialist agency for health, incorporating … Read more
Narration (Direct- indirect speech) General Rules [i]Assertive Sentence or Statement 1. If the reporting verb is in the present or future Tense, the tense in the Reported speech is not changed. (a)Direct: Nabil says, “I am fine.” Indirect: Nabil says that he is fine. (b)Direct: The man says, “I shall do it.” … Read more
The Twelfth Finance Commission was appointed under the chairmanship of C. Rangarajan on November 1, 2002 to make recommendations regarding the distribution between the Union and the States of net proceeds of shareable taxes, the principles which should govern the grants- in-aid of the revenues of States from the Consolidated Fund of India and … Read more
Navigating the New Landscape: Recent Amendments to the FRBM Act and Their Implications The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act, enacted in 2003, has been a cornerstone of India’s fiscal policy framework, aiming to ensure long-term fiscal sustainability and macroeconomic stability. However, the evolving economic landscape and the emergence of new challenges have necessitated … Read more
The International Whaling Commission: A History of Conservation, Conflict, and Controversy The International Whaling Commission (IWC) is a global intergovernmental organization established in 1946 to regulate whaling and conserve whale populations. Its history is a complex tapestry woven with threads of scientific research, political maneuvering, cultural traditions, and economic interests. This article delves into the … Read more