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ECOLOGY- An Introduction

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    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 ECOLOGY- An Introduction

 08.07.17 Uttarakhand current affairs

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Uttarakhand   Uttarakhand receives 6% excess rains in first month of monsoon   The hilly state has recorded an excess rainfall of 6% in the first month of monsoon, which began on June 1. The state received 234.9mm of rainfall against the normal 220.7mm between June 1 to July 5.   Official data has revealed that … Read more  08.07.17 Uttarakhand current affairs

11.10.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

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UTTARAKHAND   U’khand Govt Launches ‘Solar Briefcase’ For Remote Areas   The Uttarakhand Government is committed to fulfil the dream of Prime Minister Narendra Modi about providing power in every household and all the non-electrified houses in the State would be provided power either through grid or off grid by the year 2019.   The … Read more 11.10.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

Liberation War of Bangladesh

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  The Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971 was the culmination of a 25-year tumultuous relationship between East and West Pakistan. The British failed to keep a united India as riots started between the Hindus, Sikhs and Muslims in 1946. The riots were so widespread that on August 14, 1947 India was portioned into two … Read more Liberation War of Bangladesh

Muslim League and hindu communalism

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Muslim League 1906 by Aga Khan, the Nawab of Dhaka, and Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk It made no critique of colonialism, supported the partition of Bengal and demanded special safeguards for the Muslims in government services. ML’s political activities were directed not against the foreign rulers but against the Hindus and the INC. Their activities were not … Read more Muslim League and hindu communalism

LAKE ECOLOGY

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  Any – body of standing water, generally large enough in area and depth, irrespective of its hydrology, ecology, and other characteristics is generally known as lake. Ageing of Lakes The nutrient enrichment of the lakes promotes the growth of algae, aquatic plants and various fauna. This process is known as natural eutrophication. Similar nutrient … Read more LAKE ECOLOGY

Multipurpose Projects & Hydro-Electric Projects in India

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Damodar Valley Project—- Damodar—– West Bengal & Jharkhand. It includes Maithon & Tilaiya Dam on Barakar river in Bihar, Konar Dam (Konar river) & Panchet Dam (Damodar). Rihand Dam —-Rihand —–Uttar Pradesh Nagarjunasagar Project —–Krishna—- Andhra Pradesh. Consists of two canals – Lal Bahadur Canal (Left) & Jawahar canal (Right). Tungabhadra Project Tungabhadra JV of … Read more Multipurpose Projects & Hydro-Electric Projects in India

Impact of Liberalisation

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  The leading economists of the country differ in their opinion about the socioeconomic and ecological consequences of the policy of liberalisation.Liberalization has led to several positive and negative effects on Indian economy and society. Some of the consequences of liberalisation have been briefly described here: 1. Increase in the Direct Foreign Investment: The policy of … Read more Impact of Liberalisation

Foreign Trade Policy 2009-14

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Highlights of Foreign Trade Policy 2009-14

Higher Support for Market and Product Diversification
1. Incentive schemes expanded by way of addition of new products and markets.

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August Offer (1940)

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After the WWII began, British sought cooperation from India. August Offer offered three proposals. Firstly, it called for an immediate expansion of Viceroy’s Executive Council with the inclusion of India representatives; secondly, an advisory body with the members from British India and Indian princely states which were supposed to meet at consequent intervals was established … Read more August Offer (1940)