Erosion and deposition by running water are fundamental geological processes that shape the Earth's surface. These processes are primarily driven by the movement of water, typically through rivers, streams, and other water bodies. Read here to learn about the erosional landforms by running water and … [Read more...] about Erosion and Deposition: Action of Running Water and Groundwater
Archives for March 2016
Exogenic Forces: Classification
What are exogenic forces? How are exogenic forces classified? We have been discussing geomorphic processes in our previous notes in the Geography section. We have already seen that geomorphic processes are classified into endogenic processes and exogenic processes. As endogenic processes … [Read more...] about Exogenic Forces: Classification
Major Programs Under Central Assistance to States Plan: 2016-17
This post is dedicated entirely to list the major programs under the Central Assistance for States and UT plans as per Budget 2016-17. Update: To learn the Centrally Sponsored Schemes and Central Sector Schemes as mentioned in the Union Budget 2018, refer this post. It should be noted that … [Read more...] about Major Programs Under Central Assistance to States Plan: 2016-17
Major Programs Under Central Plan 2016-17
Central Plan is a sub-component of Plan expenditure, the other being Central Assistance to states. Programs under Central Plan are known as Central sector schemes. Update: To learn the Centrally Sponsored Schemes and Central Sector Schemes as mentioned in the Union Budget 2018, refer this … [Read more...] about Major Programs Under Central Plan 2016-17
Union Budget of India 2016-17: Highlights and Analysis
Every year, ClearIAS used to publish a short analysis of Indian Budget and Economic Survey. Our post, covering the highlights of Indian Budget 2016-17, is ready. We plan to release the highlights of Central Plan 2016, Central Assistance 2016, Economic survey 2015 etc in coming posts. It has to … [Read more...] about Union Budget of India 2016-17: Highlights and Analysis
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana: The New Crop Insurance Scheme
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) is the new crop insurance scheme launched by Central Government. PMFBY will replace the existing two schemes National Agricultural Insurance Scheme as well as Modified NAIS which have had some inherent drawbacks. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana which will … [Read more...] about Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana: The New Crop Insurance Scheme
Earthquakes: Everything you need to know
Earthquakes are a natural phenomenon that occurs when there is a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust, resulting in the shaking or trembling of the ground. These events are caused by the movement of the Earth's tectonic plates and are a common geological occurrence. Read here to learn … [Read more...] about Earthquakes: Everything you need to know
