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Objectivity: Meaning as a Philosophical concept Objectivity, as a method of philosophy, is dependent upon the presupposition distinguishing references in the field of epistemology regarding the ontological status of a possible objective reality, and the state of being objective in regard to references towards whatever is considered as objective reality. In other words, what … Read more Objectivity
The Environment Protection Act is an important legislation that provides for coordination of activities of the various regulatory agencies, creation of authorities with adequate powers for environmental protection, regulation of the discharge of environmental pollutants, handling of hazardous substances, etc. The Act provided an opportunity to extend legal protection to non-forest habitats (‘Ecologically Sensitive Areas’) … Read more Environment protection and pollution control Act and rules.
Remote sensing- GIS and its application Remote Sensing Remote sensing is the acquisition of information about an object or phenomenon without making physical contact with the object and thus in contrast to on-site observation. In current usage, the term “remote sensing” generally refers to the use of satellite- or aircraft-based sensor technologies to detect … Read more Remote Sensing and Communication satellites. Applications of Remote sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS) for natural resources monitoring and applications benefiting common man.
Space Technology- Indian space programs. Application of Satellites for different purposes Despite being a developing economy with its attendant problems, India has effectively developed space technology and has applied it successfully for its rapid development and today is offering a variety of space services globally. Indian Space Program: During the formative decade of 1960s, … Read more Important missions and programmes of Department of Space and Indian Space Research Organization.
The GDI measures gender gaps in human development achievements by accounting for disparities between women and men in three basic dimensions of human development—health, knowledge and living standards using the same component indicators as in the HDI. The GDI is the ratio of the HDIs calculated separately for females and males using the same methodology … Read more Gender Development Index (GDI) and Gender Empowerment Measure (GEM)
An international organization is an organization with an international membership, scope, or presence. There are two main types: International nongovernmental organizations(INGOs): non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that operate internationally. These include international non-profit organizations and worldwide companies such as the World Organization of the Scout Movement, International Committee of the Red Cross. Intergovernmental organizations, also known as international governmental organizations (IGOs): the type of organization most closely associated with … Read more Important international Institutions, agencies and fora, their structure and mandate.
Information sharing and transparency in government and Right to information act 2005 Transparency and accountability in administration as the sine qua non of participatory democracy, gained recognition as the new commitments of the state towards its citizens. It is considered imperative to enlist the support and participation of citizens in management of public services. Traditionally, … Read more Information sharing and transparency in government and Right to information act 2005
HIMACHAL PRADESH HP urges 100% tax exemption to industries Himachal Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur urged the Centre to provide complete tax exemption to industries in the State for first five years and 50 percent for next five years to promote industrial development in the hill State. The Chief Minister said the … Read more 20.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs
The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), commonly referred to as the World Bank, is an international financial institution whose purposes include assisting the development of its member nation’s territories, promoting and supplementing private foreign investment and promoting long-range balance growth in international trade. The World Bank was established in December 1945 at the … Read more International Monetary Fund (IMF), International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)
HIMACHAL PRADESH Women commission gets new chairperson HP Government set in the process of appointing politicians as chairpersons/vice-chairpersons of boards and corporations and other statutory bodies and nominated senior party leader and former chairperson of the Parwanoo Municipal Council Dr Daisy Thakur as Chairperson of the Himachal Pradesh State Commission for Women (HPSCW) … Read more 17.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs