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Ethical, social, legal and IPR (intellectual property rights) issues related to biotechnological development.

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Biotechnology through Genetic engineering has made food crops more resistant to disease, but the mere act of modification of the naturally selected food crops may actually disturb the delicate balance of biodiversity which exists in nature causing a disturbance to the natural balance. The production of GMOs has negative impacts on the natural ecosystem which … Read more Ethical, social, legal and IPR (intellectual property rights) issues related to biotechnological development.

12.01.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

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UTTARAKHAND   Uttarakhand to get 179 weather stations in next 4 months   For accurate weather predictions, the Himalayan state would get 179 weather stations in the next four months. Besides, three locations – Mussoorie, Mukteshwar and Pithorgarh – have been finalized for the installation ion of Doppler radar.   The Met authorities told the chief … Read more 12.01.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

BUDGETING

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Budgeting Budgeting is the process of estimating the availability of resources and then allocating them to various activities of an organization according to a pre-determined priority. In most cases, approval of a budget also means the approval to various spending units to utilize the allocated resources. Budgeting plays a criucial role in the socio-economic development … Read more BUDGETING

Environment and Ecological Issues

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ECOLOGY   Ecology is  defined “as a scientific study of the relationship of the living organisms with each other and with their environment.” The classical texts of the Vedic period such as the Vedas, the Samhitas, the Brahmanas and the Aranyakas-Upanishads contain many references to ecological concepts .The Indian treatise on medicine, the Caraka- Samhita … Read more Environment and Ecological Issues

District Administration.

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District has been the basic unit of administration in India since ancient times. In India, we have a democratic welfare state which involves wide scope of activities for the development of the people and the nation as a whole. District administration, is that part of public administration which functions in the territorial limits of the … Read more District Administration.

Art, Sculpture and Architecture in Kushana Empire

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  The Kushana period witnessed a remarkable development in art, sculpture and architecture. The Gandhara School of Art and Sculp­ture marked a happy blending of the Graceo-Romano-Buddhist style and techniques. The distinguishing features of the Gandhara Sculp­ture owed their origin to Greek and Roman styles yet the art essen­tially was Indian in spirit. The Gandhara … Read more Art, Sculpture and Architecture in Kushana Empire

Political system : Party Politics, Coalition Politics, Role and Functions of Regional Political Parties and Pressure groups.

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Political parties are an established part of modern mass democracy, and the conduct of elections in India is largely dependent on the behaviour of political parties. Although many candidates for Indian elections are independent, the winning candidates for Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections usually stand as members of political parties, and opinion polls suggest … Read more Political system : Party Politics, Coalition Politics, Role and Functions of Regional Political Parties and Pressure groups.

Role of Commercial Banks

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Role of Commercial Banks A Commercial bank is a type of financial institution that provides services such as accepting deposits, making business loans, and offering basic investment products There is acute shortage of capital. People lack initiative and enterprise. Means of transport are undeveloped. Industry is depressed. The commercial banks help in overcoming these obstacles and promoting … Read more Role of Commercial Banks

WHITE REVOLUTION IN INDIA

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WHITE REVOLUTION IN INDIA The package programme adopted to increase the production of milk is known as White Revolution in India. The White Revolution in India occurred in 1970, when the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) was established to organize the dairy development through the co-operative societies. Varghese Kuerin was the father of White Revolution … Read more WHITE REVOLUTION IN INDIA

19.01.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

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UTTARAKHAND   Uttarakhand first to use ultrasound on wild animals   For the first time in the country, ultrasound will be performed on wild animals to detect pregnancy before administering reproduction control method on them. The Uttarakhand government granted certification to the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) as part of its sterilization project to address man-animal conflict.   At … Read more 19.01.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

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