Notes and Study material for Exams
The JP Movement: A Legacy of Social Justice and Political Transformation The JP Movement, named after its charismatic leader Jayaprakash Narayan, was a powerful social and political movement that swept across India in the 1970s. It emerged as a response to the growing authoritarianism and corruption of the Indira Gandhi government, culminating in a nationwide … Read more
FUNCTIONS OF MANAGEMENT PLANNING Planning is a process of determination of organization’s objectives and selecting the courses of actions. i.e. Plans for attaining them. Planning is the primary or basic management function. Planning Process Types/Dimensions … Read more
The Global Climate Change Alliance: A Beacon of Hope in the Fight Against Climate Change The world is facing an unprecedented challenge: climate change. Its effects are already being felt across the globe, from rising sea levels and extreme weather events to melting glaciers and biodiversity loss. To address this crisis, international cooperation is crucial, … Read more
Ethics in Public Administration In the public sector, ethics addresses the fundamental premise of a public administrator’s duty as a “steward” to the public. In other words, it is the moral justification and consideration for decisions and actions made during the completion of daily duties when working to provide the general Services of … Read more
Synergistic Cropping: A Path Towards Sustainable and Productive Agriculture The global population is projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, demanding a significant increase in food production. However, conventional agricultural practices are facing mounting challenges, including dwindling natural resources, climate change, and environmental degradation. This necessitates a shift towards sustainable and efficient agricultural systems. Synergistic … Read more
National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem (NMSHE): A Beacon of Hope for the Roof of the World The Himalayas, often referred to as the “Roof of the World,” are a majestic mountain range spanning across eight countries, including India, Nepal, China, Pakistan, Bhutan, Afghanistan, Myanmar, and Bangladesh. This vast ecosystem is a vital source … Read more
Soil Health Card Scheme (SHCS): Revitalizing India’s Soils Introduction India’s vast agricultural landscape, the backbone of its economy and food security, faces a critical challenge: declining soil health. Decades of intensive farming practices, coupled with climate change, have led to soil degradation, impacting crop yields and threatening the livelihoods of millions of farmers. Recognizing this … Read more
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development defines Corporate Governance as a set of relationships between a company‘s management, its board, its shareholders and other stakeholders. Corporate governance also provides the structure through which the objectives of the company are set, and the means of attaining those objectives and monitoring performance are determined. Corporate governance provides … Read more
Smart Cities The Government of India has launched the Smart Cities Mission on 25 June 2015. The objective is to promote sustainable and inclusive cities that provide core
Thermal power program of India More than 65% of India’s electricity generation capacity comes from thermal power Plants, with 85% of the country’s thermal power generation being coal-based. The ten biggest thermal power stations operating in India are all coal-fired, with five of them owned and operated by state-run National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC). Vindhyachal Thermal … Read more