Notes and Study material for Exams
Problems of Agricultural Labour Agricultural labourers who are mostly landless and form a significant section of rural Society mainly depend on wage EMPLOYMENT in agriculture. Majority of them belong to scheduled castes and scheduled tribes and among the worst exploited section of society. Unlike the industrial worker who are well organised agricultural labourers … Read more
In 1978, the World Bank, for the first time, constructed an analytical country Classification system. The occasion was the launch of the World Development Report. Annexed to the report was a set of World Development Indicators (WDI), which provided the statistical underpinning for the analysis. The first economic classification in the 1978 WDI divided … Read more
Flood and Drought Occurrence Drought Drought is a complex, slow-onset phenomenon of ecological challenge that affects people more than any other natural hazards by causing serious economic, social and environmental losses in both developing and developed countries. The period of unusual dryness (i.e. drought) is a normal feature of the Climate and weather system in … Read more
Development Banks: Catalysts for Economic Growth and Social Progress Development banks, often referred to as development finance institutions (DFIs), play a crucial role in fostering economic growth and social progress, particularly in developing countries. These institutions provide a wide range of financial services, including loans, grants, guarantees, and technical assistance, to support projects that promote … Read more
Protection to Women Under Indian Constitution & Criminal Law (Under Indian Constitution Law and Criminal Procedure Code) Violence against women is present in every country, cutting across boundaries of culture, class, Education, income, ethnicity and age. Since time immemorial India is · particularly a male dominated Society and prevalence of illiteracy among women has resulted … Read more
Technology with a Human Face Technology and the Human Race The human race has indeed gone far with technology. From the age when he still used wooden and stone tools to a powerful era of silicon and steel, he ceased to be a helpless prey to a number of predators to become a god among … Read more
Workers, Peasant and Tribal Movements in British India Indigo Revolt (1859-60) The Indigo revolt of Bengal was directed against British planters who forced peasants to take advances and sign fraudulent contracts which forced the peasants to grow Indigo under terms which were the least profitable to them. The revolt began in Govindpur village … Read more
DETERMINANTS OF Personality Personality is a result of the combination of four factors – Physical Environment Heridity Culture Particular experiences. Personality and Environment: Geographical environment sometimes determines cultural variability. That the Eskimos have a culture different … Read more
Fostering Unity Amidst Diversity: Key Factors in India India, a vibrant tapestry woven with threads of diverse cultures, religions, languages, and ethnicities, stands as a testament to the power of unity in diversity. However, this intricate tapestry is not without its challenges. The very diversity that defines India also presents opportunities for conflict and division. … Read more
Harnessing the Sun: A Deep Dive into India’s Solar Loan Programs India, a nation blessed with abundant sunshine, is actively pursuing a path towards a sustainable future. Solar energy, a clean and renewable source, plays a pivotal role in this journey. To accelerate the adoption of solar technology, the Indian government has implemented various financial … Read more