Blockchain Technology

Blockchain technology was first developed in 2009 by Satoshi Nakamoto. Since its inception, it has been used as the basis for several cryptocurrencies from around the world, including Bitcoin andBitshares. Blockchain is a sort of distributed ledger or decentralized database that keeps records of digital transactions. The ledger can record many transactions such as monetary… Continue reading Blockchain Technology

About National Policy on Education

Eminent scientist and former Chief of ISRO, K. Kasturirangan has been appointed the Chairman of an eight-member committee which has the task to prepare the final draft of the National Education Policy. The National Policy on Education (NPE) is a policy formulated by the Government of India to promote education amongst India’s people. The policy covers elementary education to colleges in… Continue reading About National Policy on Education

What is Paris Agreement?

It is an agreement within the UNFCCC dealing with greenhouse gas emissions mitigation, adaptation and finance starting in the year 2020. The Paris Accord is considered as a turning point for global climate policy. Aims: The central aim is to strengthen the global response to the threat of climate change by keeping a global temperature… Continue reading What is Paris Agreement?

Historical background of India-Afghanistan relations

Historical background of India-Afghanistan relations Whilst the Republic of India was the only South Asian country to recognize the Soviet-backed Democratic Republic of Afghanistan in the 1980s, their relations were diminished during the 1990s Afghan civil war and the Taliban government. India aided the overthrow of the Taliban and became the largest regional provider of… Continue reading Historical background of India-Afghanistan relations

Defining Backward Class

The term ‘class’ signifies a form of social stratification. It is defined as a stratum of people who share similar socio-economic status or position. A class is considered to be backward if its members are economically and educationally less privileged compared to other classes in that society. Backward Class and the Constitution The Constitution refers… Continue reading Defining Backward Class

National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC)

The NCBC is a body set up under the provisions of the National Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993. Background Via a resolution in 1987, the government had created a Commission for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Constitutional status was given to it by passing the Constitution (65th Amendment) Act, 1990 In 1992, the National… Continue reading National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC)

National Commission for Backward Classes (Repeal) Bill, 2017

Ø  The Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha in April 2017 by The Minister of Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Mr. Tharwarchand Ghelot. Ø  The Bill seeks to repeal the National Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993. Ø    The Bill was introduced alongside the Constitution (123rd Amendment) Bill, 2017 that provides for setting… Continue reading National Commission for Backward Classes (Repeal) Bill, 2017

What is the ‘MSCI Emerging Markets Index’?

The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is an index created by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) designed to measure equity market performance in global emerging markets. It consists of indices from 23 emerging economies such as Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and the… Continue reading What is the ‘MSCI Emerging Markets Index’?

Blockchain Technology

Blockchain technology was first developed in 2009 by Satoshi Nakamoto. Since its inception, it has been used as the basis for several cryptocurrencies from around the world, including Bitcoin and Bitshares. Blockchain is a sort of distributed ledger or decentralized database that keeps records of digital transactions. The ledger can record many transactions such as… Continue reading Blockchain Technology

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