The Attributes Of Good Governance 1. Rightsizing governmental functions: It is essential that the role of the state is primarily to the care functions that cannot be performed by the markets.  There is a need to identify those care areas.  Security, law and order, social services, creation of infrastructure, and macroeconomic management are some areas. We must strengthen the exi...

In the complex and ever-evolving tapestry of human society, the economy stands as a foundational thread, weaving together the fabric of our daily lives. The chapter "Economy Basics" embarks on a journey to unravel the fundamental principles that underpin economic systems around the world. From the intricate interplay of supply and demand to the pivotal role of businesses and government p...

ट्रम्प का पुनः निर्वाचन और भारत-अमेरिका संबंध:   सन्दर्भ कड़ी प्रतिस्पर्धा के बाद रिपब्लिकन उम्मीदवार डोनाल्ड ट्रंप दूसरे कार्यकाल के लिए संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका के राष्ट्रपति चुने गए हैं। ट्रंप ने डेमोक्रेटिक उम्मीदवार कमला हैरिस को 277 इलेक्टोरल वोटों से हराया, जबकि कमला हैरिस 224 इलेक्टोरल वोटों के साथ पीछे हैं। ट्रंप को विजेता घोषित कर दिया गया है. दुनिया भर के कई नेताओं ने...

Trump’s Re-election and India US Relations   Context: After intense competition, Republican nominee Donald Trump has been elected as the President of the United States for the second term. Trump defeated Democratic candidate Kamala Harris with 277 electoral votes, while Kamala Harris trails with 224 electoral votes. Trump has been declared the winner. Many leaders across...

Indian Literary Sources                 The ancient Indian literature is mostly religious in nature. The Puranic and Epic literature are considered as history by Indians, but it contains no definite dates for events and kingdoms. The effort of history writing was shown by a large number of inscriptions, coins, and local chron...

  Prison Reforms and draft National Policy on Prison Reforms   Prisons are a subject of state list in Indian constitution. The prisons in most states in India face problems of overcrowding, corruption, discrimination, inequality, issues of sanitation, food and health related issues. The women prisoners face sexual violence and so on.  The issue of prison reforms came into l...

Second Administrative Reforms Commission             The Government of India set up the Second Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) on August 31, 2005 under the chairmanship of Shri Veerappa Moily to prepare a detailed blueprint for revamping the Public Administration System. The commission was asked to suggest measures to achieve a &quo...

Digital India This programme has been envisaged by Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY). The vision of Digital India aims to transform the country into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy.  The programme will be implemented in phases from the current year till 2018. The Digital India is transformational in nature and would ensure that Government s...

Aspects of governance of India Governance (as opposed to “good” governance) can be defined as the rule of the rulers, typically within a given set of rules. One might conclude that governance is the process – by which authority is conferred on rulers, by which they make the rules, and by which those rules are enforced and modified. Thus, understanding governance requires an i...

Governance And Development: Inter-Relationship The term development is closely related to the process of governance.  Every state in the world initiates a series of development activities in order to bring about a positive change in the economy, society and the lives of its citizens. However, it has been observed that the benefits from development initiatives have not had the desired ef...