Census Towns are settlements classified as urban by the Census of India, although they are generally governed as rural areas. Example Kerala: Avinissery, Kadamakkudy  Tamil Nadu: Neyveli Township, Chitlapakkam, Pallavaram Criteria for Declaring Census Towns Population: At least 5,000. Population … Continue reading →

Political Career Started as a Congress worker but left over disagreements, particularly on caste-based issues. Known for opposing Gandhi’s compromise on separate dining for Brahmin and non-Brahmin students. Self-Respect Movement Founded the Self-Respect Movement in 1925 to promote equality and … Continue reading →

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High Import Dependence: Heavy dependence on imports such as crude oil, natural gas, electronics, machinery, semiconductors and gold can increase the import bill. Rise in Global Commodity Prices: Higher international prices of crude oil, gas, metals and other commodities raise … Continue reading →

Origin: It originates in the Yamunotri Glacier on the southwestern slopes of Bandarpoonch Peak in the Mussoorie range of the Lower Himalayas. Passing States: It flows through Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Haryana. It then enters Delhi and merges with the … Continue reading →