Normal osmosis & Reverse Osmosis: Why reverse osmosis become popular in India?

The movement of particles are directed from high concentration to low concentration through a membrane in Normal osmosis (NO). While, The movement of particles are directed from low concentration to high

What are the main determinants of voting behaviour in India?

In the democratic set up voting is essential process. The democratic system has been working smoothly, for the past 60 (57) years. Citizens of India enjoy their full freedom and understanding in voting power. Parties try

On what grounds can a member be disqualified from either House of Parliament?

Does India Need the World Bank?

With its multilateral funding agencies like IBRD, IDA, IFC, World Bank (WB) is providing development funds to developing and under developed countries for their social and economic reconstruction. India is one of the oldest members of the bank since 1944. India is the single largest borrower of the Bank with

Bring out the differences between the fundamental Rights and the directive Principles of state policy.
Discuss some of the measures taken by the union and state governments for the implementation of the Directive Principles of State Policy.

IAS Mains General Studies Sample Answers

A layer exists consisting of Ozone Gas (O3) is found at the height of 20 to 60 km from the Earth’s surface. It is essential for living beings as it prevents the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun coming to the Earth UV protects living things from the dangerous effect of UV rays. But due to

Bring out the Significant Local Storms of the Hot Weather Season in Country and their Socio-Economic Impact.

The Pre-monsoon season in India comprising of the months of March-May is known as Hot weather or summer season. The temperatures, particularly the maximum, during this season are very high over most parts of

IAS Mains General Studies Sample Answer

The Governor of state has more discretionary powers than the President of India. He is not bound to act on the advise of the council of Ministers in certain circumstances, even he need not seek its advise.

The constitution does not specify these matters but the matters in which he can act without the advise of the council of ministers are as follows:

What is 'Round Tripping' in the content of FDI inflow and why has it been in the news recently in the case of India?

Round-tripping is a money laundering technique. It is also known as round-trip transactions or 'Lazy susans'. This is defined as a form of barter system that involves a company while at the same time agreeing to buy

List any eight ‘Ramsar’ wetland sites located in India

What is the Montreux Record’ and what Indian sites are included in this Record?
The list of Ramsar sites in India comprises wetlands deemed to be of  "International Importance" under the Ramsar convention.

Comment on the nature of Ordinance-making power of the President of India.

What safeguards are there against possible misuse ?

To promulgate ordinances under Article-123 is the most important power of the President. The promulgation of an ordinance is not

Explain the causes of the Indian Monsoon

Monsoon means seasonal reversal winds. Monsoon brings rainfall due to moisturised winds passing over water bodies. Indian climate is characterized by seasonal meteorological circumstances. It is a system of