What are the sectors of the economy? Human activities which generate income are known as economic activities. Economic activities are broadly grouped into primary, secondary, tertiary activities. Higher services under tertiary activities are again classified into quaternary and quinary … [Read more...] about Sectors of the Economy: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Quaternary and Quinary
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Indian Philosophy: Orthodox and Heterodox Schools
Indian Philosophy or Hindu Philosophy is generally classified into 6 orthodox schools (āstika) and 3 heterodox (nāstika) schools. Difference between Astik schools and Nastik schools The basic difference between the two branches of Hindu Philosophy schools is said to be based on the recognition of … [Read more...] about Indian Philosophy: Orthodox and Heterodox Schools
Genetically Modified Crops and Regulations in India
Genetically modified crops (GM crops) are plants used in agriculture, the DNA of which has been modified using genetic engineering techniques. More than 10% of the world's croplands are planted with GM crops. In most cases, the aim is to introduce a new trait to the plant that does not occur … [Read more...] about Genetically Modified Crops and Regulations in India
Make In India Initiative
If we count the population employed, India is largely an agrarian country. Nearly 50 percent of Indian population depends on agriculture and allied activities for livelihood. But if contribution to GDP is taken as the parameter, India is predominantly a service economy, and the service sector has … [Read more...] about Make In India Initiative
Latest IAS Books: Click To Buy New Releases For UPSC Preparation
Are you preparing with the latest IAS books? Which are the new releases of UPSC titles? Read to know more. After the last syllabus change in the UPSC Civil Services Mains exam, aspirants cannot stop with just 3-4 books. The competition has increased tremendously and aspirants need to expand their … [Read more...] about Latest IAS Books: Click To Buy New Releases For UPSC Preparation
Environment Presentation #6: Biodiversity Conservation and Climate Change Mitigation: International Efforts
This is the #6 guest post by Dr. Anoob Razak, on Environment : Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change. Check our environment archives for previous presentations by him, related to this topic. This e-book is presented in the form of slideshow. This presentation covers International efforts in … [Read more...] about Environment Presentation #6: Biodiversity Conservation and Climate Change Mitigation: International Efforts
