Notes and Study material for Exams
USA’s hegemony and its resistance Politics is about power. Just as individuals want to gain and retain power, groups too want to gain and retain power. We routinely talk of someone becoming powerful or someone doing something for power. In the case of world politics too, countries and groups of countries are engaged in constantly … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) is the specialized organization for international health within the United Nations’ system. WHO experts produce health guidelines and standards, and help countries to address public health issues. World Health Organization also supports and promotes health research.WHO came into formal existence in 1948 as the UN specialist agency for health, incorporating … Read more
Green Revolution in India A term coined to describe the emergence and diffusion of new seeds of Cereals. Norman-e-Borlaug is the Father of Green Revolution in the world, while Dr. M.S. Swami Nathan is known as the Father of Green Revolution in India. The new cereals were the product of research work and concentrated plant … Read more
Economic Reforms In India New Industrial Policy 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 … Read more
Development of Press, Railway, Press and Telegraph, Industries in British India Development of Press:- The first press in India was established by The Portuguese in 1550, first book was published by Portuguese missionaries (1557). The next was established by British in 1684. James Augustus Hickey is considered as the “father of Indian … Read more
Definition of Liberalization– relaxation of restrictions, reduction in role of state in economic activities,decline in role of govt in key industries, social and infrastructural sector. 2- Privatization– Public offering of Shares and private sale of shares, entry of private sector in public sector and sale of govt enterprises. 3- FDI 4- International regulatory bodies(WTO,IMF) 5- … Read more
The Air Prevention & Control of Pollution Act is an Act by Parliament to provide for the prevention, control and abatement of Air Pollution, for the establishment, with a view to carrying out the aforesaid purposes, of Boards, for conferring on and assigning to such Boards powers and functions relating thereto and for matters connected … Read more
Central India is a region in India that is home to a number of ancient temples. These temples are a testament to the region’s rich history and culture. Khajuraho Group of Monuments Sanchi Stupa Bhoramdeo Temple Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Temple Dashavatara Vishnu Temple, Deogarh Khajuraho Group of Monuments:This UNESCO World Heritage Site is renowned for its … Read more
a) Corruption perception index: Released by berlin based non- government organisation Transparency International. India’s ranking slid to 81 among a group of 180 countries. b) Press freedom index: The Press Freedom Index is an annual ranking of countries compiled and published byReporters without Borders based upon the organisation’s own assessment of thecountries’ press freedom records … Read more
The Puranas: Ancient Narratives of India’s Cosmic Journey The Puranas, literally meaning “ancient,” are a vast and diverse body of Hindu literature that encapsulates the essence of Indian mythology, history, philosophy, and social norms. These sacred texts, often referred to as the “fifth Veda,” offer a rich tapestry of narratives, cosmologies, and moral teachings that … Read more