Notes and Study material for Exams
Preservation & promotion of culture and indigenous knowledge- Use of Regional Language in ICT “A nation’s culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people.” –Mahatma Gandhi Indigenous Knowledge (IK) refers to the knowledge, innovations, and practices of indigenous groups in matters related to agriculture and environmental management, medicine and Health, and … Read more
Women‘s economic Empowerment refers to the ability for women to enjoy their right to control and benefit from Resources, assets, income and their own time, as well as the ability to manage risk and improve their economic status and well being. The GDI measures gender gaps in Human Development achievements by accounting for disparities between women and men in three … Read more
SERB-POWER Scheme: Empowering Women Researchers in India Introduction India’s scientific landscape has witnessed a significant surge in the participation of women researchers in recent years. However, despite this progress, women continue to face challenges in achieving parity with their male counterparts. To address this disparity and foster a more inclusive research ecosystem, the Science and … Read more
EMPLOYMENT As per Employment-Unemployment Survey (by NSSO) of 2011-12 (latest available), total workforce employed stands at 47.36 crore; with 23.16 crore in agriculture and 24.2 crore in Industry and Services According to the fifth Annual Employment-Unemployment Survey (EUS) conducted between April and December 2015, 83% of the workers in India were self-employed, casual or contract … Read more
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY): A Comprehensive Support System The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges to the world, impacting economies and livelihoods across the globe. India, with its vast population and diverse socioeconomic landscape, faced a particularly difficult situation. Recognizing the urgent need for support, the Indian government launched the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan … Read more
The Aichi Biodiversity Targets are 20 targets that were adopted by the 10th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in Nagoya, Japan, in 2010. The targets are designed to guide global efforts to conserve biodiversity and promote sustainable use of its components. The Aichi Biodiversity Targets are: By 2020, at … Read more
Role of Women and Women’s Organization Role of Women Historical data signified that women have many role in civilisation since ancient time and these roles are changing over the period. In a Society, status of people can be assessed by importance of women in that culture. Many factors that rationalise the … Read more
Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY): Reclaiming Traditional Wisdom for Sustainable Farming Introduction: The world faces an unprecedented challenge in ensuring food security for a growing population while mitigating the environmental impacts of modern agriculture. Conventional farming practices, heavily reliant on chemical fertilizers and pesticides, have led to soil degradation, water pollution, and biodiversity loss. In … Read more
Here is a list of subtopics on poverty in India: Causes of Poverty in India Effects of poverty in India Measures to reduce poverty in India Government initiatives to reduce poverty in India NGOs working to reduce poverty in India Challenges in reducing poverty in India The future of poverty in India I hope this … Read more
