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Nationalism, as a concept, emerged in the 19th century and brought significant political and social changes in Europe. The formation of nation-states replaced multi-national dynastic empires. The …

The Making of a Global World Introduction Globalization is often seen as a modern phenomenon, but its history stretches back centuries. Human societies have always been interconnected through trade, …

What outcomes can we reasonably expect from democracy? Does democracy fulfill these expectations in practice? How do we see and critique democracy to make it better. Assessing Democracy’s Outcomes Why …

Political parties have been central to democratic practices, influencing the rise of democracies, constitutional designs, and electoral politics. They set narratives, influence state policies, …

The existence of social diversity does not threaten democracy. Instead, it provides opportunities for its political expression, which can benefit democratic systems. Gender and Politics Gender …

Federalism is a system of governance where power is divided between a central authority and constituent units (e.g., states or provinces). Common in large democracies, federalism ensures both unity …

Democracies distribute power among different organs of government (legislature, executive, judiciary) to ensure balance and prevent centralization. The concept is explored through examples from …

Nationalism emerged in Europe which led to the formation of nation-states. The countries formed changed their sense of identity, different symbols, signs, songs etc. started to be associated with …

Minerals are essential to daily life, used in objects ranging from tools to large structures.Life processes and industrial activities rely on minerals for functionality and development. What are …

Origins of Print Culture East Asia Beginnings Print technology originated in East Asia, particularly in China. Hand-printing methods were established as early as AD 594. Imperial states supported …

About 60% (two-thirds) of Indians depend either independently or directly on the agricultural sector. We have large swaths of farmland and much of it has come up after independence & specifically …

The Water Problem In India we either experience water scarcity ourselves or hear about it in the news every summer. This has been a perennial problem since colonial times. What’s different is …

This chapter deals with mainly : Why and how of conservation Government programmes about conservation The local community’s involvement in such efforts Biodiversity Biodiversity, or biological …

Everything available in the environment which can be used to satisfy human needs, provided, it is technologically accessible, economically feasible and culturally acceptable can be termed as …