The need for a National Logistics Policy (NLP) was felt since the logistics cost in India is high as compared to other developed economies. Reduced logistics cost improves efficiency cutting across various sectors of the economy, encouraging value addition and enterprise. Read more about NLP in this … [Read more...] about NLP: National Logistics Policy
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Deccan traps
The geography of India is extremely diverse, with landscapes ranging from snow-capped mountain ranges to deserts, plains, hills and plateaus. In the southern part of Peninsular India, there is a flood basalt province named the Deccan traps. Read more about the Deccan traps here. The name Deccan … [Read more...] about Deccan traps
Nuclear Energy
In recent times, the world has been dealing with a power and energy crisis. While the factors that caused this emergency differ from country to country, the upshot has been a clamour to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and look for viable alternatives. In this context, Nuclear Energy has a lot to … [Read more...] about Nuclear Energy
APEC: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
In order to facilitate the exchange of goods and services between economic actors, Many organisations are formed multilaterally and regionally. For the faster enhancement of trade in Asia-Pacific region, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is formed. Read more about APEC … [Read more...] about APEC: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
Grasslands: Types, Features, and Significance
Grasslands are areas where vegetation is dominated by grasses. Read to know more about the types, features, and significance of grasslands. On earth, there are five major types of biomes: aquatic, grassland, forest, desert, and tundra. Grasslands account for up to 40% of the Earth's land … [Read more...] about Grasslands: Types, Features, and Significance
GS Paper 1 UPSC 2022 (Mains): Question Paper and Analysis
Most of the questions in GS Paper 1 of UPSC CSE 2022 Mains were on expected lines except for a few exceptions. Please find the questions in the General Studies Paper 1 (GS1) of UPSC 2022 Civil Services Mains Examination (written). UPSC conducted the General Studies Paper 1, as part of the Civil … [Read more...] about GS Paper 1 UPSC 2022 (Mains): Question Paper and Analysis
Essay Paper UPSC 2022 (Mains): Question Paper and Analysis
The Essay Paper in UPSC CSE 2022 was easy compared to previous years. Please find the questions in the Essay Paper of the UPSC 2022 Civil Services Mains Examination (written). UPSC conducted the Essay Paper, as part of the Civil Services Main Exam 2022 on 16-09-2022. The question paper was not as … [Read more...] about Essay Paper UPSC 2022 (Mains): Question Paper and Analysis
Chola Dynasty: Who is Ponniyil Selven?
Have you heard of the Chola King Ponniyil Selven? Read to know more about the Chola Dynasty. Mani Ratnam’s new film PS-I aka Ponniyil Selven-I is making headlines in the film industry. It’s a mass big budget film which says the story of Chola king Ponniyil Selven. Who, however, is Ponniyil … [Read more...] about Chola Dynasty: Who is Ponniyil Selven?
