In India, the Himalayas are prone to landslides, particularly n monsoon season, from months of June to October. Various types of landslides occur in Himalayas, including block slumping, debris flow, debris slide, rock fall, rotational
India has three main geological regions, the Himalayas (Extra-peninsular region), the Indo-Gangetic Plain, the Peneinsula. The Himalayas are further classified under the following divisions from, west to east, into four regions: Punjab Himalaya – comprising of
Let us first look at basic relationships which often figure in the questions. If you are conversant with the given items in the table below, half of your battle is already won. It is not
The processes of Upstream and downstream are important in the Food Processing industry in India. The upstream and downstream requirements of food processing industry are explained in brief here for the benefit of UPSC aspirants
National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) is a country-wide payment system that facilitates one-to-one funds transfer. This Scheme allows individuals, firms and corporates to electronically transfer funds from any branch of bank to any individual, firm
Food is very important part of a civilization. It is characterized by any plant or animal material, consumed for nutrition and sustenance. Since the collection, preparation and distribution of food has been the very basis
A Depository Receipt is a type of negotiable or transferable financial security, which represents a security, generally in the form of equity, that is issued by any foreign publicly-listed company. Regardless, Depository Receipts are traded in
Till 18th century, Indian agriculture and cottage industries had a very strong relation. India held prominent place in field of agriculture and handicraft production in the world. The coming of British colonial rulers destroyed handicraft
Prior to Britih colonial rule, India was well known for its handicraft industries dealing with cotton and silk textiles, metal and precious stone works, etc. These products manufactured in India had a worldwide market due
The fourteenth Finance Commission has recently been in news. It is definitely going to appear in upcoming interviews and examinations. Therefore, let us go through the important points about 14th Finance Commission. The Finance Commission