String of pearl theory
MEANING The String of pearls is a geopolitical theory on potential Chinese intentions in the Indian Ocean region.It refers to the network of Chinese military and commercial…
India – China Trade Gap
India’s exports to China in 2023-24 stopped at USD 16.65 billion, while imports aggregated at USD 101.75 billion, leaving a trade deficit of over USD 85 billion….
Opportunities and challenges for India as a member of SCO
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is a Eurasian intergovernmental organization founded in Shanghai in the year 2001. The SCO currently comprises ten Member States (Belarus, China, India,…
Kanishka – greatest Kushan king
• King Kanishka I was a brave warrior and is regarded as the greatest Kushan King. • He was a great conqueror and a patron of Buddhism….
Harappan society
The archaeological finds from Harappan sites help us in reconstructing the society of the period. We get an idea about the dress styles and food habits of…
Mantle plumes
QUES . Define mantle plume and explain its role in plate tectonics. UPSC 2018 GS MAINS PAPER I , 150 words, 10 Marks Volcanoes are usually found…
Legal provisions for securing dignity and security of a woman worker in India
Various provisions exist in Labour Acts for securing dignity and security of a woman worker. The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 provides for payment of equal remuneration to…
Constitutional rights and provisions with respect to women in India
The Constitution of India not only grants equality to women but also empowers the State to adopt measures of positive discrimination in favour of women for neutralizing…
Position of women in Vedic age
• The status of women refers to her position in the network of social role structure, privileges, rights and duties. • It refers to her rights and…
What is food security and the measures taken to ensure it?
Food security is a measure of the availability of food and individuals’ accessibility to it, where accessibility includes affordability. Based on the 1996 World Food Summit, food…