Economic Recession
A recession is a period of temporary economic decline, typically involving reduced GDP, industrial output, employment, and income. Major Causes High inflation, rising interest rates, supply-and-demand imbalances, or external shocks such as pandemics or conflicts. Types Technical Recession: Two quarters … Continue reading
Whip
It is a directive issued by political parties to ensure members attend and vote as per the party line. It is based on the conventions of the parliamentary government. Appointment of Whip Parties appoint senior members as Whip, to issue … Continue reading
Minimum Support Price (MSP)
Minimum Support Price (MSP) is a mechanism through which the government supports farmers by purchasing their crops at a pre-determined price. This assured price encourages farmers to invest in quality seeds and technology without fear of distress sales. What … Continue reading
Delimitation in India
Delimitation is the act or process of fixing the limits or boundaries of territorial constituencies in a country to reflect population changes. The constitution mandates that the Commission’s orders are final and cannot be questioned before any court, and it … Continue reading
Kuno National Park
It is a national park in Madhya Pradesh. It is nestled near the Vindhyan Hills. Major rivers in the region are the Kuno River, which is a tributary of the Chambal River. The region has tropical dry deciduous forests, savannah … Continue reading
Landslides
It is the movement of rock mass or debris down the slope, and it is a type of mass wasting. Landslide Vulnerability Zones of India Around 12.6% of the land area, excluding snow-covered areas, is prone to landslide hazards. Zones … Continue reading