31.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal Pradesh launches Zero Budget Natural Farming project to promote organic farming   Himachal Pradesh Government launched Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) projectto promote organic farming. It was launched by Chief Minister, Jai Ram Thakur. The project aims to increase agriculture produce and the income of farmers by the year 2022. ZBNF is … Read more 31.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

Concept of Decolonization, Nationalism and Socialism, Globalization and concept of Modernity.

Concept of Decolonization, Nationalism and Socialism, Globalization and Concept of Modernity Concept of Decolonization Decolonization refers to the undoing of colonialism, the establishment of governance or authority through the creation of settlements by another country or jurisdiction. The term generally refers to the achievement of independence by the various Western colonies and protectorates in Asia and [Africa]] following World War … Read more Concept of Decolonization, Nationalism and Socialism, Globalization and concept of Modernity.

Impact of Liberalization , Privatization and Globalization.

Impacts of Privatization Privatization in generic terms refers to the process of transfer of ownership, can be of both permanent or long term lease in nature, of a once upon a time state-owned or public owned property to individuals or groups that intend to utilize it for private benefits and run the entity with the aim of … Read more Impact of Liberalization , Privatization and Globalization.

Role of Non-Government Organizations (NGOs),

Role of Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) NGOs are voluntary organization’s. These are popularly known as NGOs because they are free from governmental control in their functioning. They are democratic and open to all those wishing to become member of the organization voluntarily and serve the society. NGO have a long history in India. In the past, … Read more Role of Non-Government Organizations (NGOs),

Human Development Index

Human Development Index The HDI is an average measure of basic human development achievements in a country measured by UNDP. It is an average of long-term progress in three basic dimensions of human development viz. a long and healthy life, access to knowledge and a decent standard of living. India has been placed at 130th … Read more Human Development Index

Quality of life, life expectancy, literacy, standard of living and migration in India

Quality of life, life expectancy, literacy, standard of living and migration in India Human development—a comprehensive approach Human development is a process of enlarging people’s choices. But human development is also the objective, so it is both a process and an outcome. Human development implies that people must influence the processes that shape their lives. … Read more Quality of life, life expectancy, literacy, standard of living and migration in India

Role and Functions of Reserve Bank of India and commercial banks

Role of RBI Pre-reform Post-reform Developmental Role: the developmental role has increased in view of the changing structure of the economy with a focus on SMEs and financial inclusion Priority Sector Lending: Introduced from 1974 with public sector banks. Extended to all commercial banks by 1992 In the revised guidelines for PSL the thrust is … Read more Role and Functions of Reserve Bank of India and commercial banks