Notes and Study material for Exams
Social Institutions: Family, Marriage, Kinship, Religion and Social stratification in India Society is the combination of individuals. These individuals have their various needs which they want to be satisfied. For this purpose people behave in a customary way which is controlled by norms. This participation of people for the attainment of their various … Read more
ADMINISTERED PRICES INCLUDING MSP AND PROCUREMENT PRICES Historical context The emergence of agricultural Price Policy in India was in the backdrop of Food scarcity and price fluctuations provoked by drought, floods and international prices for exports and imports. This policy in general was directed towards ensuring reasonable food prices for consumers by providing food grains … Read more
National and state minority commission Constitution of India doesn’t define the word ‘Minority’ but has used the word minorities considering two attributes religion or language of a person. For minorities Constitution of India has envisaged a number of rights and safeguards. To provide enough Equality and to dwindled the discrimination, makers have spelt out various … Read more
The Significance of Directive Principles: A Guiding Light for India’s Socio-Economic Development The Indian Constitution, a landmark document crafted in the aftermath of colonial rule, stands as a testament to the nation’s aspirations for a just and equitable society. While the Fundamental Rights enshrined in Part III of the Constitution guarantee individual liberties and freedoms, … Read more
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN): Strengthening India’s Farmers Introduction Agriculture, the backbone of the Indian economy, employs a significant portion of the country’s workforce and contributes substantially to its GDP. However, Indian farmers face numerous challenges, including low income, indebtedness, and vulnerability to climate change. Recognizing the need to empower and uplift the agricultural … Read more
Administration for Welfare In early times, social welfare functions were performed by a few individuals or groups of individuals motivated by compassion and concern for the poor, the needy and the destitute. These people were laymen, embodied with the qualities of humanism and selfless service to the community. But in modern times, most of the … Read more
Green Box Subsidy A green box subsidy is a type of agricultural subsidy that is considered to be non-trade distorting. This means that it does not have a significant impact on agricultural production or trade. Green box subsidies are allowed under the Agreement on Agriculture of the World Trade Organization (WTO). General Services Research programs … Read more
WHO Defines Food Security to exists when all people, at all times, have physical, social and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food which meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life. Food security has three interlinked contents such as :- Availability of food, Access to food and absorption of food. Food … Read more
Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme: Securing the Future for India’s Daughters The Sukanya Samriddhi Account Scheme (SSA), launched in 2015, is a government-backed savings scheme specifically designed to empower and secure the future of India’s daughters. This scheme, under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, aims to encourage parents and guardians to invest in their daughters’ education, … Read more
Central Government The executive powers of the President are exercised by the Council of Ministers. The Constitution provides that “there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President in the excercise of his functions”. Here the word “shall” indicates that the President cannot function … Read more