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Lokpal

Lokpal

A Lokpal (“caretaker of people”) is an ombudsman(an official appointed to investigate individuals’ complaints against a company or organization, especially a public authority) the term taken from the sweedon (legal representative) in India. It...

Lok-Sabha-and-Rajya-Sabha

LokSabha vs RajyaSabha

Parameters LokSabha RajyaSabha What is it ? LokSabha is the House of People, where people who are eligible to vote can elect their representative by way of direct elections. RajyaSabha is the Council of...

Contour Bunding

Terminology Bunding is a mechanical technique of reducing run off. It also helps in collecting water for longer time to help infiltration into the ground. There are two types of bunding Block Bunding –...

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UPSC Essay Prepration

Writing is an art. When it comes to civil service exams, this art can be of utmost importance. As we say “Practice makes us perfect.” \/ Let us start writing discussing each topic daily...

Mid Day Meal Scheme

What is Mid day meal scheme ? The Midday Meal Scheme is a school meal program of the government of India designed to improve the nutritional status of school-age children nationwide. Objectives Improving the...

Freshwater

What is Freshwater ? Fresh water is naturally occurring water on Earth’s surface in ice sheets, ice caps, glaciers, icebergs, bogs, ponds, lakes, rivers and streams, and underground as groundwater in aquifers and underground...

Self Help Group

Introduction SHG are informal association of people who come together to find ways to improve their living conditions. Such groups work as a collective guarantee system for members who propose to borrow from organized sources. The...