Agroecology Agroecology is recognised worldwide as a system that enhances fertile landscapes, increases yields, restores soil health and biodiversity, promotes climate resilience and improves farmers’ well-being. Its practices are supported by many agricultural scientists, the Food and Agriculture Organization, the…
Secularism in India Secularism refers to Separation of Religion from the state. The Indian Constitution allows individuals the freedom to live by their religious beliefs and practices. With the 42nd Amendment of the Constitution of India enacted in 1976, the…
Shanta Kumar Committee Recommendations Background Government of India (GOI) set up a High-Level Committee (HLC) in August 2014 with ShantaKumar as the Chairman, six members and a special invitee to suggest restructuring or unbundling of FCI with a view to…
Aadhaar Aadhaar is once again in the news, with the Parliament passing an amendment bill as well the controversy on the government requiring people to link their social media accounts with Aadhaar. Aadhaar Act, 2016 The Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of…
Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) Left-wing extremism (LWE) is once more in the limelight with the Home Minister asserting that the government is committed to rooting out the menace. The LWE movement also known as Maoism or Naxalism originated in the Naxalbari…
Sungas founder of the Sunga dynasty was Pushyamitra Sunga, who was the commander-in-chief under the Mauryas a most important challenge to the Sunga rule was to protect north India against the invasions of the Bactrian Greeks from the northwest Greeks…