Notes and Study material for Exams
NITI Aayog(National Institute for transforming India) is a policy think tank of the Government of India to achieve Sustainable Development goals and to achieve cooperative cooperative Federalism by enhancing the role of State Government in the economic policy making and to make bottom up approach a reality. The role of NITI aayog will be: Bring … Read more
Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana (DAY-NULM): Empowering India’s Urban Poor The urban landscape of India is a tapestry woven with threads of prosperity and poverty. While towering skyscrapers and bustling commercial hubs symbolize progress, the shadows of deprivation linger in the form of slums and informal settlements. Recognizing the urgent need to address the plight of urban … Read more
Land is a finite resource. Land availability is only about 20% of the earth’s surface. Land is crucial for all developmental activities, for natural Resources, ecosystem Services and for agriculture. Growing Population, growing needs and demands for Economic Development, clean water, food and other products from Natural Resources, as well as degradation of land … Read more
aggravated because of four developments: Increasing traffic, growing cities, rapid Economic Development, and industrialization contamination of air by the discharge of harmful substances Major air pollutants and their sources Carbon monoxide (CO) It is a colourless, odourless gas that is produced by the incomplete burning of carbon – based fuels including petrol, diesel, … Read more
Society, Community, Association, Institution, Social group, Folkways and Mores Society society is an organization of people whose associations are with one another. MacIver describes society as a web of relationships. There are a number of definitions of society. Most of them point to the following characteristics of society. The first condition for calling … Read more
Introduction Urban areas have been recognized as “engines of inclusive economic Growth”. Of the 121 crore Indians, 83.3 crore live in rural areas while 37.7 crore stay in urban areas, i.e approx 32 % of the Population. The Census Of India, 2011 defines urban settlement as :- All the places which have Municipality, corporation, Cantonment Board … Read more
Urban morphology is the study of the form of human settlements and the process of their formation and transformation.Morphological studies often deal with development of forms and pattern of the present city or other urban areas through time. Urban morphology is the study of the physical form of a city, which consists of street … Read more
Under Industrial Policy, keeping in view the priorities of the country and its Economic Development, the roles of the public and private sectors are clearly decided. Under the New Industrial Policy, the industries have been freed to a large extent from the licenses and other controls. In order to encourage modernisation, Stress has been laid … Read more
Tenancy Reforms: A Comprehensive Look at the Evolving Landscape The relationship between landlords and tenants is a cornerstone of modern society, underpinning housing markets and shaping the lives of millions. However, this relationship is often fraught with complexities, leading to disputes, legal battles, and a sense of insecurity for both parties. In recent years, a … Read more
The Art and Science of Horticulture: Cultivating a Greener Future Horticulture, the practice of cultivating plants for food, fiber, and aesthetic purposes, has been an integral part of human civilization since the dawn of agriculture. From the humble beginnings of subsistence farming to the sophisticated landscapes of modern gardens, horticulture has evolved alongside human society, … Read more