Geography Notes for UPSC

Multi-Purpose River Projects and Integrated Water Resources Management

India has moved right into the era of integrated water resources management approach. The country needs an appropriate infrastructure that can support its needs. In ancient times, we used to conserve water by constructing sophisticated hydraulic structures like dams built of stone rubble, reservoirs or lakes, embankments and canals for irrigation. The objectives or Advantages […]

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World Investor Week 2021: October 04-10

World Investor Week 2021: October 04-10

The World Investor Week (WIW) is a global campaign promoted by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) to raise awareness about the importance of investor education and protection and highlight the various initiatives of securities regulators in these two critical areas. During October 4-10, 2021, the Securities and Exchange Commission (national coordinator), Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, National Futures Association, North American Securities

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Geography Notes for UPSC

Water Scarcity and the Need for Water Conservation and Management

Water is a basic human need for every individual. Recent global experience shows it is highly essential for food security. However, water sources are becoming scarce or polluted, especially in the small island states. This situation should be considered seriously as it may affect their survival. Water resources are being over-exploited to expand irrigated areas

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Geography Notes for UPSC

Water Resources – Geography

Water is one of the vital elements on earth. It is a renewable resource, but not enough for all our needs. There are concerns about global warming and how it could affect the availability of fresh water. The growth in the population has created the danger of depleting this much-needed resource causing people to worry

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Economist Gandhi: The Roots and the Relevance of the Political Economy of the Mahatma by Jaithirth Rao

Economist Gandhi: The Roots and the Relevance of the Political Economy of the Mahatma by Jaithirth Rao

Indian Entrepreneur and writer Jaithirth Rao, popularly known as Jerry Rao, has come out with a book on  Mahatma Gandhi titled  “Economist Gandhi: The Roots and the Relevance of the Political Economy of the Mahatma” examines Mahatma Gandhi’s economic philosophy, shedding light on why he needs to be looked at as a management guru and explains his positive

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