University Grants Commission (UGC) is a statutory body set up by the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education. It is charged with coordination, determination, and maintenance of standards of higher education in India. Read here to know more about the genesis, and history of … [Read more...] about University Grants Commission
Blog
Civil Service Reforms
Have you ever wondered about the need for civil service reforms? What could be the possible reforms that can be adopted? To answer all the questions, Read further. Bureaucracy in India evolved during the British Raj. It worked to promote British interests until 1947. After Independence Indian … [Read more...] about Civil Service Reforms
eSIM: All You Need To Know About Embedded SIM
Do you know what exactly is eSIM? What are its advantages and disadvantages? Will eSIM replace physical SIM completely? To answer all these let us dive deep into the topic. The eSIM (or embedded SIM) isn’t exactly a new technology and has been around for years now. But it is quickly becoming … [Read more...] about eSIM: All You Need To Know About Embedded SIM
AUKUS
What is AUKUS? Why was it in the news recently? What are its major objectives? What are the major initiatives taken under it? Read on to learn more. Multilateral groupings are the ones involving three or more nations having similar geopolitical, geostrategic, economic or security … [Read more...] about AUKUS
Finance Commission of India
Article 280 of the Indian Constitution laid down the provisions related to the constitution of the Finance Commission and the Finance Commission Act of 1951 supplemented the provision of the constitution. Finance Commission, a quasi-judicial body, recommends President certain measures related to … [Read more...] about Finance Commission of India
NCPCR: National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) performs the powers and functions assigned to it under the Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005. The Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005 extends to the whole of India except the State of … [Read more...] about NCPCR: National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
Fungal Diseases
The fungal diseases sometimes referred to as mycosis, is a condition brought on by fungi. More than one billion people worldwide suffer from fungus infections each year, which are widespread and prevalent. Other animals can develop a variety of fungal illnesses, some of which can be transferred from … [Read more...] about Fungal Diseases
Child Sexual Abuse in India
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 came into force to curb Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) in India. Such offenses consider any sexual behavior with a child under the age of 18 to be illegal. A range of sexually illicit behaviors are included in Child Sexual Abuse (CSA), … [Read more...] about Child Sexual Abuse in India
Nutrient Based Subsidy Scheme
The Nutrient Based Subsidy Scheme provides subsidies for all non-urea-based fertilizers. The NBS scheme was created to encourage soil-balanced fertilization to increase agricultural productivity leading to improved farm returns. Read here to know more about the scheme. There are three basic … [Read more...] about Nutrient Based Subsidy Scheme
Types of Forests
Forests are an integral part of Vegetation. India is one of the ten most forest-rich countries in the world. Together, India and nine other countries account for 67 per cent of the world's total forest area. Read here to learn more about the Types of Forests. Forests are classified based on … [Read more...] about Types of Forests
