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Island Development Agency

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IDA was constituted in 2017 for holistic development of Indian islands, by ensuring no disturbance to Bio diversity and Ecological balance in islands. as these islands are strategically vital for Indian security and defense, can be assist Indian hegemony on Indian ocean. India has 615 islands/islets. Majority of them, around 572 islands/islets are located in the Bay of Bengal and remaining 43 islands/islets are located in the Arabian Sea. Apart from these, there are some coral islands in the Gulf of Mannar and Khambat regions and there are some offshore islands along the mouth of Ganga river. and provide great potential to tourism industry. IDA is chaired by Home Minister  of India. Members are- Cabinet secretary Home secretary Environment secretary tourism secretary tribal affair secretary till now under it 10 island are recognized 5 in Andman and Nicobar 5 in Lakshdeep

Prarthna Samaj

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This was founded in Bombay by Atma Ram Pandurang in year 1867 . under the guidence of Keshab Chandar Sen. R G Bhandarkar was its active member. In year 1870, justice Govind Ranade joined this group, he was very active and that phase became very active in the whole history of Pararthna Samaj, he started "Purity Movement" to reform Indian marriages, which were often lavish and costly, in all this he was helped by Dhondu Karve and Vishnu Shastri. He wrote "a theist confession of faith" worked for women empowerment and for widow remarriage .  They even started widow home association. In south the movement was carried by Veersalingam and this movement was very profound in th e Maharashtra and adjoining areas.                                       WAS INFLUENCED BY                               ...

Wisdom Talks

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Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!                -Audrey Hepburn ~ It is 1st of December, the last Month of 2016! Lets introspect ourselves and find, where are we heading to?  What we think, we become.                -Buddha ~ Be Positive always, what is happening around is transient in nature! Good days are at our door. Keep Your head High!  I walk slowly  but Never backward.                - Abraham Lincoln Note:- By New Year, we are going to have some changes in this Blog, some posts and content is going to be altered or Removed, but new stuff is going to be gushed into the Blog, which will enrich your crux of knowledge. Have a wonderful Month ahead.  THANKYOU .

Akali Dal

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HISTORY Formed on 14 December 1920 Formed as Shrimoni Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee, and played active role in "Gurudwara Reform movement" from 1920 to 1925. Which leaded to Formation of SGPC and removal of Udasi Mahants from Gurudwara. Initially leaded by Urban middle class, later on garnered wide base in rural area too. First president was Sarmukh Singh Chubbal. But Under leadership of Master Tara singh and Fateh Singh, became more strong and remarkable. In 1950, propounded theory of "Pubjabi Suba" which mean Punjabi Province.  In 1966, Indira led government accepted their demand and Punjabi Speaking area carved out of Haryana and Pahadi area of Himachal Pardesh, and Punjab was formed.  IDEOLOGY Communal Based party, but believes in Democracy. Believes in Development programmes and uplifting of poors. Proudly carry, concepts of Punjabiyat Sikhism Punjabi Nationalism Currently led by Sukhbir Singh Badal. Influence in Pubjab (currently running gove...

Previous Year Economy Questions

India has experienced persistent and high food inflation in the recent past. What could be the reasons? (2011) 1. Due to a gradual switchover to the cultivation of commercial crops, the area under the cultivation of food grains has steadily decreased in the last five years by about 30%. 2. As a consequence of increasing incomes, the consumption patterns of the % people have undergone a significant change. 3. The food supply chain has structural constraints. Which of the statements given above1 are correct? (a.) 1 and 2 only (b.) 2 and 3 only (c.) 1 and 3 only (d.) 1, 2 and 3 Solution (b) In terms of economy, the visit by foreign nationals to witness the XIX Common Wealth Games in India amounted to(2011) (a.) Export (b.) Import (c.) Production (d.)Consumption Solution (a) Which one of the following statements appropriately describes the “fiscal stimulus”?(2011) (a.) It is a massive investment by the Government in manufacturing sector to ...

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