Stereotypes in Indian context

Stereotypes in Indian context A stereotype is a fixed, over generalized belief about a particular group or class of people. The use of stereotypes is a major way in which we simplify our social world; since they reduce the amount of processing (i.e. thinking) we have to do when we meet a new person.  By … Read more

Poverty and Unemployment

The World Bank defines poverty in absolute terms. The bank defines extreme poverty as living on less than US$1.90 per day> (PPP), and moderate poverty as less than $3.10 a day. Types of Poverty Absolute poverty measures poverty in relation to the amount of money necessary to meet basic needs such as food, clothing, and … Read more

04-05.02.18(MPPCS) Madhya Pradesh Current Affairs

MADHYA PRADESH Ujjawala yojana provides smoke free environment to many homes in state   With the help of Ujjawala Yojana,  poor women in far-flung villages of Madhya Pradesh are now able to cook food in smoke-free environment.   With free gas connections and stoves provided by the government, these poor women are now able to … Read more

03.02.18 (MPPCS) Madhya Pradesh Current

MADHYA PRADESH Chouhan expands his cabinet, 3 new faces to join   Ahead of the Assembly elections which are due later this year, a Cabinet expansion in Madhya Pradesh will take place on Saturday. Three new faces- Jalam Singh Patel, Narayan Singh Kushwaha and Balkrishna Patidar- are likely to be inducted.   The Chouhan-led Government, … Read more

Planning commission and national development council

Planning commission and national development council Planning commission The Planning Commission was an institution in the Government of India, which formulated India’s Five-Year Plans, among other functions. Background Rudimentary economic planning, deriving from the sovereign authority of the state, was first initiated in India in 1938 by Congress President and Indian National Army supreme leader … Read more

21.12.17 (MPPCS) Madhya Pradesh Current Affairs

MADHYA PRADESH   Fixed electricity bill for poor soon: cm   Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan performed bhoomi poojan and dedicated 118 development works costing Rs 144 crore during Vikas Yatra cum Antodaya Mela held at Kolaras area of district Shivpuri. Chouhan also presented financial assistance of Rs 56.32 crore to 47,852 beneficiaries of various … Read more

24.04.18 (MPPCS) Madhya Pradesh Current Affairs

MADHYA PRADESH Mp govt clears rs 3,250 cr for dist roads construction   The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan approved Rs. 3,250 crore for the construction and up gradation of the main district roads in the State.   Eighty seven roads of 2,143 km long roads will … Read more

Quality of service delivery

Quality of service delivery After over a decade of rapid economic growth in India, the biggest challenge facing policymakers at both central and state levels is to ensure ‘inclusive’ growth so that the gains from increased national income are shared by all sections of society. In particular, it is imperative that a high quality of … Read more