What is a Just War?
The traditional Just-War Theory derives from Christian theology. Saint Augustine is often regarded as the first to propose a doctrine of...
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Cold Start Doctrine
Introduction The Indian Armed Forces' 'Cold Start' doctrine envisions rapid deployment of soldiers on the western border within days if a...
Agricultural Infrastructure in India
Introduction Infrastructure is essential in agriculture at every stage, including input delivery, crop seeding, and post-harvest...
Concept of Non-Violence
Introduction Multilevel violence, which may vary from micro to macro, is one of today's key concerns. Violence is often thought of in...
What is Sustainable Development?
Introduction The concept of sustainable development was emphasised by the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development...
Poverty in India - An Overview
Introduction Poverty is defined as the inability to satisfy basic needs. It is often seen as an economic problem, but a closer...
What is Inflation?
Introduction Inflation is defined as an increase in the prices of goods and services such as food, clothes, housing, recreation,...
Biodiversity
Introduction Biodiversity is all the different kinds of life you’ll find on planet earth —the variety of animals, plants, fungi, and even...
Types of Forests in India
Introduction A forest is a complex ecosystem. Forests are home to a wide range of living forms, including plants, animals, birds,...
What is Sarvodaya?
“The good of the individual is contained in the welfare of all.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi Introduction Sarvodaya is a Sanskrit phrase that means...
Reserve Bank of India
Under the Reserve Bank of India Act, the Reserve Bank of India was established on April 1, 1935, as the country's central bank. The...
Kitchen Cabinet
Introduction The cabinet, which is led by the prime minister and includes around 15 to 20 of the most significant ministers, is the...
Environmental Movements
Introduction Following the completion of the United Nations Conference on Human Environment in Stockholm in 1972, researchers paid close...
Conscience
“There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular, but he must take it because conscience...
Declining Standards of Parliament
Introduction Parliament is seen as a temple of democracy, where elected representatives make decisions via discussions and deliberations....
Social and Cultural Policy of British in India
Introduction Until 1813, the British maintained a policy of non-interference in the country's social, religious, and cultural life....
Consolidated Fund Of India
Introduction The Consolidated Fund of India contains revenue collected by the government via taxes as well as expenses incurred through...
Women In Panchayati Raj
Introduction Panchayati raj institutions are a watershed moment in India's democratic history since they not only percolated democratic...
Nolan Principles
Introduction The Seven Principles of Public Life The Seven Principles of Public Life (the ‘Principles’) apply to people who serve the...
Impartiality and Non-Partisanship
Introduction Impartiality entails being impartial and non-discriminatory. A civil servant should not discriminate against citizens based...
Xenotransplantation
Introduction Xenotransplantation is defined as any procedure that involves the transplantation, implantation, or infusion of either (a)...
Right to Information
Objectives The Act's objectives are: to empower citizens; to promote transparency and accountability; to limit corruption; and to...
Wetlands and Ramsar Convention
Introduction The Ramsar Convention is an international convention that establishes a framework for the conservation and wise use of...
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