The Mining sector in India is one of the core industries of the economy. It provides basic raw materials to many important industries. India is a major producer of numerous metals and minerals. Mining contributes to about 3% of the GDP of India. Read here to know important facts and figures about … [Read more...] about Mining Sector in India
Steel Industry in India
The steel industry in India is among the most important industries in the country. In 2019, India became the second-largest steel producer in the world surpassing Japan. India’s finished steel consumption is anticipated to increase manifold in 2030-31. Read here to know the history and growth of the … [Read more...] about Steel Industry in India
Mechanization of Indian Agriculture
Mechanization of Indian Agriculture depends on various factors such as socioeconomic conditions, geographical conditions, crops grown, and irrigation facilities. For the promotion of agricultural mechanization in the country, a Centrally Sponsored Scheme ‘Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization’ … [Read more...] about Mechanization of Indian Agriculture
China-Russia Relations
The China-Russia diplomatic relations improved after the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the establishment of the Russian Federation in 1991. The two nations announced in 1992 that they were seeking a "constructive collaboration," moved closer to a "strategic partnership" in 1996, and then … [Read more...] about China-Russia Relations
Geologic Time Scale
Events in Earth's history are "calendared" according to the geologic time scale. Eons, eras, periods, epochs, and ages are a few of the named units of abstract time that it divides all of the time into. Read here to learn in detail about the geologic time scale. Earth's history has been … [Read more...] about Geologic Time Scale
Dollarization of Economy
The term Dollarization has been used loosely in reference to how foreign money replaces domestic money in any of its functions. The influence of the dollar in the domestic market is also termed dollarization. The Indian central bank has raised concern about the dollarization of the Indian economy by … [Read more...] about Dollarization of Economy
Indian Economy 2023: Predictions and Challenges
The Indian economy in 2023 is predicted to be hopeful yet challenging. The world bank has predicted economic growth at 6.6% in FY24 as well. Hence India’s march to become the third-largest economy by 2047 seems to be on track. Read here to know about the predictions and challenges for 2023. The … [Read more...] about Indian Economy 2023: Predictions and Challenges
Antarctica: The Unique Continent
Antarctica is a unique continent in that it does not have a native human population. Recently, yet again a vast iceberg the size of greater London broke off the Antarctic ice shelf due to the natural process of calving. But the Antarctic ice sheets have been melting and breaking away due to climate … [Read more...] about Antarctica: The Unique Continent
India-South Africa Relations
India-South Africa has a foundational and distinctive relationship that dates back several centuries and is based on shared principles, concepts, interests, and figures like Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela. The relationship was strained for a long time due to the apartheid government in South … [Read more...] about India-South Africa Relations
International Year of Millets
The United Nations declared the year 2023 as the International Year of the Millet, following a proposal by India, which wants to position itself as a global hub for millet. Millets have historically been part of the Indian subcontinent for centuries. Read here to know more about it. As the global … [Read more...] about International Year of Millets
