Watershed can be defined as an independent hydro-logical unit based on the principle of proper management of all the precipitation by way of collection, storage and efficient utilization of run-off water and use of groundwater that discharge to Read More ……
Category: GS Paper-I
Coral reefs
Coral reefs are among the most diverse and productive communities on earth and are referred as ‘tropical rain forests of oceans’. They are found in the warm, clear, shallow waters of tropical oceans worldwide. Coral polyp lives in Read More ……
Desertification
The process in which fertile land becomes desert is referred as desertification. It is the gradual degradation of land in arid, semi-arid, and dry sub-humid areas leading to loss of soil productivity and the thinning out of the Read More ……
UPSC Main 2018 GS paper 1, Analysis
UPSC Main 2018 GS paper 1 this year was probably one of the easiest papers ever. It had just one question which was totally based on the information the candidate might be having of a specific topic. Rest Read More ……
Gender, Gender Sensitivity, Gender budgeting and Eco-feminism
Gender, Gender Sensitivity, Gender budgeting and Eco-feminism Gender In 1972 Ann Oakley talked about the difference between sex and gender. Sex – biological features of one physiology – either male or female Gender – cultural and social ideas Read More ……
Demerits of Caste System
Disadvantage or Demerits of Caste System 1. Undemocratic:Caste system denied equal opportunity for advancement to persons belonging to different castes. It is, therefore, undemocratic. 2. No Vertical Mobility: Caste system expected every individual to adopt the occupation prescribed for Read More ……
Changes and Disintegration of the Joining Family
Changes and Disintegration of the Joining Family The joint family structure came into being in India because of its agricultural economy & its needs of the agriculture. Now the situation has changed. The country is getting industrialised. The Read More ……
Advantage or Merits of Caste System
Advantage or Merits of Caste System 1. Preservation of Culture: Caste system helped in preservation of culture and these were passed on from generation to generation. 2. Preservation of Purity: Caste system, because of its endogenous nature, permitted Read More ……
Characteristics of Caste System in India
Characteristics of Caste System in India 1. Hereditary:Caste status of an individual is determined strictly by his heredity, i.e. the caste into which one is born. No amount of personal accomplishments or efforts can alter his caste status. Read More ……
Disadvantages of Joint Family System
Disadvantages of Joint Family System 1. The joint family under the strict control of head of family tends to be conservative and orthodox. It cannot change with times. 2. Member of family lack initiative because fruits of their Read More ……