India
11 Feb 2018
Five Year Plans and Planning Commission (India)
The Five Year Plan was the method adopted for the planned development of India. During the initial stages of formation of the country, it was decided to follow the principle of planned economy to have a successful economic journey. What were the objectives of the five year plans? The objective of five year plans was
14 Sep 2017
Bullet Train Service (Shinkansen Service)
A bullet train service is a rail train facility employing high speed passenger trains. The first bullet train service was commissioned in japan in late 1964. The bullet train earned the name from the aerodynamic shape and the speed of travel. The train service is known as Shinkansen in Japanese language which means ‘new
03 Aug 2017
The Month of August and Indian Freedom Struggle
The month of August is very dear to all Indians because of the two milestone events happened in the month in relation to the long struggle of the country for independence: Quit India movement and Indian Independence. Quit India movement was launched on August 8, 1942 and on August 15, 1947 the country became independent.
04 Jul 2017
Indian Presidential Election and Electoral College
India is the largest democratic republic in the world. The Head of State of the country is the President. Apart from that he holds the position of Commander-in chief of the Indian armed forces. What is the process of Presidential election in India? In India, direct elections are held to select members of Legislative
23 Apr 2017
NITI Aayog- The National Institution for Transforming India
What is NITI Aayog or The National Institution for Transforming India? NITI Aayog or The National Institution for Transforming India is a Government of India establishment. It was formed vide a resolution of the Union cabinet on 1 January 2015. NITI Aayog was founded to substitute the planning commission established in in1950. The establishment is