Artificial intelligence

 Artificial Intelligence

What is artificial intelligence?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Explained
In the simplest terms, AI which stands for artificial intelligence refers to systems or machines that mimic human intelligence to perform tasks and can iteratively improve themselves based on the information they collect. AI manifests in a number of forms. A few examples are:
1. Chatbots use AI to understand customer problems faster and provide more efficient answers.
2. Intelligent assistants use AI to parse critical information from large free-text datasets to improve scheduling.
3. Recommendation engines can provide automated recommendations for TV shows based on users’ viewing habits.
AI is much more about the process and the capability for superpowered thinking and data analysis than it is about any particular format or function. Although AI brings up images of high-functioning, human-like robots taking over the world, AI isn’t intended to replace humans. It’s intended to significantly enhance human capabilities and contributions. That makes it a very valuable business asset.

Types of artificial intelligence 

1. Purely reactive 

These machines do not have any memory or data to work with, specializing in just one field of work. For example, in a chess game, the machine observes the moves and makes the best possible decision to win. 

2. Limited memory 

These machines collect previous data and continue adding it to their memory. They have enough memory or experience to make proper decisions, but memory is minimal. For example, this machine can suggest a restaurant based on the location data that has been gathered.

3. Theory of mind 

This kind of AI can understand thoughts and emotions, as well as interact socially. However, a machine based on this type is yet to be built. 

4. Self – Aware 

Self – Aware machines are the future generations of these new technologies.
They will be intelligent , sentient , and conscious .

Importance of artificial intelligence 

1. Artificial Intelligence’s importance and subsequent components have been known for a long time. They are being seen as tools and techniques to make this world better. And it’s not like you have to go through to be able to use these fancy tech gadgets. You can look around, and I’m sure most of your work is smoothed out by artificial intelligence.
2. Its importance lies in making our life easier. These technologies are a great asset to humans and are programmed to minimize human effort as much as possible. They can operate in an automated fashion. Therefore, manual intervention is the last thing that can be sought or seen during the operation of parts involving this technology.
3. These machines speed up your tasks and processes with guaranteed accuracy and precision, making them a useful and valuable tool. Apart from making the world an error-free place with their simple and everyday techniques, these technologies and applications are not only related to our ordinary and everyday life. It is affecting and holds importance for other domains as well.

Difference between artificial intelligence and machine learning

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are the terms of computer science. 
Artificial Intelligence comprises two words “Artificial” and “Intelligence”. Artificial refers to something which is made by humans or a non-natural thing and Intelligence means the ability to understand or think. There is a misconception that Artificial Intelligence is a system, but it is not a system. AI is implemented in the system. There can be so many definitions of AI, one definition can be “It is the study of how to train the computers so that computers can do things which at present humans can do better.” Therefore It is an intelligence that we want to add all the capabilities to a machine that human contains.
Machine Learning is the learning in which a machine can learn on its own without being explicitly programmed. It is an application of AI that provides the system the ability to automatically learn and improve from experience. Here we can generate a program by integrating the input and output of that program. One of the simple definitions of Machine Learning is “Machine Learning is said to learn from experience E w.r.t some class of task T and a performance measure P if learners performance at the task in the class as measured by P improves with experiences.” 

Books which everyone should read

 Books which everyone should read 

Everyone wants to develop a habit of reading. I don’t know whether everyone likes to read books or not but I am sure everyone just wants to develop a habit of reading because they know that the habit of reading is best habit that anyone can adopt.
So here are some books which should be read by everyone.

1. 1984 by George Orwell 

1984 tells the futuristic story of a dystopian, totalitarian world where free will and love are forbidden. Although the year 1984 has long since passed, the prophecy of a society controlled by fear and lies is arguably more relevant now than ever.

2. The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R Tolkien 

Tolkien’s fantasy epic is one of the top must-read books out there. Set in Middle Earth – a world full of hobbits, elves, orcs, goblins, and wizards – The Lord of the Rings will take you on an unbelievable adventure.

3. The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

The Kite Runner is a moving story of an unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his father’s servant. Set in Afghanistan during a time of tragedy and destruction, this unforgettable novel will have you hooked from start to finish.

4. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. Rowling

This global bestseller took the world by storm. So, if you haven’t read J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter, now may be the time. Join Harry Potter and his schoolmates as this must-read book transports you deep into a world of magic and monsters.

5. Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut

Slaughterhouse-Five is arguably one of the greatest anti-war books ever written. This rich and amusing tale follows the life of Billy Pilgrim as he experiences World War II from a peculiar perspective.

6. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis

The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe is undoubtedly one of the great books of all time. This renowned fantasy novel is set in Narnia, home to mythical beasts, talking animals, and warring kingdoms. The story follows a group of school children as they become entangled in this incredible world’s fate.

7. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

                      
To Kill a Mockingbird is one of the top must-read books of all time. Published in 1960, the story explores life in the Deep South during the early 20th century through the story of a man accused of a terrible crime. It’s poignant, humorous, and gripping.

8. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

The Book Thief is a story of bravery, hope, and friendship in a time of Nazi tyranny. Narrated by Death itself, this novel will have you holding your breath for chapters at a time.

Mutual fund

 Mutual Funds

What is mutual funds ?

A mutual fund is a company that pools money from many investors and invests the money in securities such as stocks, bonds, and short-term debt. The combined holdings of the mutual fund are known as its portfolio. Investors buy shares in mutual funds. Each share represents an investor’s part ownership in the fund and the income it generates.

Types of mutual funds 

1. Money market funds – 

Money market funds have relatively low risks. By law, they can invest only in certain high-quality, short-term investments issued by U.S. corporations, and federal, state and local governments.

2. Bond funds –

Bond funds have higher risks than money market funds because they typically aim to produce higher returns. Because there are many different types of bonds, the risks and rewards of bond funds can vary dramatically.

3. Stock funds – 

Stock funds invest in corporate stocks. Not all stock funds are the same. Some examples are:
1 . Growth funds focus on stocks that may not pay a regular dividend but have potential for above-average financial gains.
2. Income funds invest in stocks that pay regular dividends.
3. Index funds track a particular market index such as the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index.
4. Sector funds specialize in a particular industry segment.

4. Target date funds 

Target date funds hold a mix of stocks, bonds, and other investments. Over time, the mix gradually shifts according to the fund’s strategy. Target date funds, sometimes known as lifecycle funds, are designed for individuals with particular retirement dates in mind.

Benefits of mutual funds 

 1. Professional Management –           Investors may not have the time or the required knowledge and resources to conduct their research and purchase individual stocks or bonds. A mutual fund is managed by full-time, professional money managers who have the expertise, experience and resources to actively buy, sell, and monitor investments. A fund manager continuously monitors investments and rebalances the portfolio accordingly to meet the scheme’s objectives. Portfolio management by professional fund managers is one of the most important advantages of a mutual fund.
2. Risk Diversification —                            Buying shares in a mutual fund is an easy way to diversify your investments across many securities and asset categories such as equity, debt and gold, which helps in spreading the risk – so you won’t have all your eggs in one basket. This proves to be beneficial when an underlying security of a given mutual fund scheme experiences market headwinds. With diversification, the risk associated with one asset class is countered by the others. Even if one investment in the portfolio decreases in value, other investments may not be impacted and may even increase in value. In other words, you don’t lose out on the entire value of your investment if a particular component of your portfolio goes through a turbulent period. Thus, risk diversification is one of the most prominent advantages of investing in mutual funds.
3. Affordability & Convenience (Invest Small Amounts) —                                                      For many investors, it could be more costly to directly purchase all of the individual securities held by a single mutual fund. By contrast, the minimum initial investments for most mutual funds are more affordable.
4. Liquidity —                                                   You can easily redeem (liquidate) units of open ended mutual fund schemes to meet your financial needs on any business day (when the stock markets and/or banks are open), so you have easy access to your money. Upon redemption, the redemption amount is credited in your bank account within one day to 3-4 days, depending upon the type of scheme e.g., in respect of Liquid Funds and Overnight Funds, the redemption amount is paid out the next business day.
However, please note that units of close-ended mutual fund schemes can be redeemed only on maturity. Likewise, units of ELSS have a 3-year lock-in period and can be liquidated only thereafter.
5. Low Cost —                                                    An important advantage of mutual funds is their low cost. Due to huge economies of scale, mutual funds schemes have a low expense ratio. Expense ratio represents the annual fund operating expenses of a scheme, expressed as a percentage of the fund’s daily net assets. Operating expenses of a scheme are administration, management, advertising related expenses, etc. The limits of expense ratio for various types of schemes has been specified under Regulation 52 of SEBI Mutual Fund Regulations, 1996.
6. Well-Regulated —                                 Mutual Funds are regulated by the capital markets regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) under SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996. SEBI has laid down stringent rules and regulations keeping investor protection, transparency with appropriate risk mitigation framework and fair valuation principles.
7. Tax Benefits —                                  Investment in ELSS upto ₹1,50,000 qualifies for tax benefit under section 80C of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Mutual Fund investments when held for a longer term are tax efficient.

Mutual Fund

 Mutual Funds

A mutual fund is a financial intermediary that allows a group of investors to pool their money together with a predetermined investment objective. An Asset Management Company (AMC) pools money from investors and invests it in portfolio on behalf of investors. The money pooled is “mutual fund” which is invested in various asset classes like equity, debenture, commercial paper and government securities. An Mutual Fund managers responsible for investing pooled money into specific securities. The team tracks and researches different financial instruments and manages the fund. Mutual funds are set up to buy many stocks. Mutual funds are regulated with SEBI(Stock Exchange Board of India) and are highly regulated. Investors are assured about a trusted monitoring of their money.

Different Types of Mutual Funds

1.Equity Fund(EF) – It invests a major part of shares. The returns are directly linked to the performance of the stock market. An equity fund carries comparatively higher risk.

2. Diversified fund – It invest in companies that is spread across sectors. If one sector doesn’t do well then another sector would bail the fund out.

3. Sector fund – It is invested mainly in equity shares of the company in a particular business sector or industry.

4.Index fund – It replicates the portfolio of particular bench mark index. The value of Index fund varies in proportion to the bench mark index.

5. Debt or Income fund – It is invested in instruments like bonds, debentures, government securities, commercial paper. The fund aims to provide a regular and steady income to investor.

6. Liquid fund or money market fund – It aims at providing easy liquidity , safety of capital and gives returns. It is invested in highly liquid short term instruments like commercial paper and treasury bills. The period of investment could be short.

7. Balanced fund – It is invested in both equity shares and fixed income bearing instruments in some proportion. It provide safety and steadiness of debt market, capitalizing on high returns earned from equity markets.

Nobel Prize

  Nobel Prize

The Nobel Prize is awarded in fields of peace, literature, physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine and economics. The first award was presented in 1901. The Prize is named after the Swedish scientist , Alfred Nobel. He created a will and specified that the trust would use this money to establish the Nobel Prize. Nobel declared that “prizes to those who during the preceding year, shall have conferred the greatest benefit to mankind.” 

On 5th anniversary of Nobel’s death on Dec 10th, 1901 the first Nobel Prize was awarded. The Nobel Prize for Economics was instituted by Bank of Sweden in 1968. The Nobel Prize for literature is decided by Swedish Academy. Only Nobel Peace Prize is awarded by non Swedish body, it is awarded by Parliament of Norway. Peace Prize can be awarded to both institutions and individuals. Each prizes can be given to a maximum of three persons per year. The prize winner is given a medal, a diploma ( citation) and cash. The Nobel commemorative medal was designed by Rune Karlzon.

Nobel Prize are presented to the winners at the Stockholm Concert Hall, Stockholm. Winners accept their gold medal and diploma from King Carl XVI Gustaf, of Sweden. The Peace Prize is awarded at the Oslo City Hall in the Norwegian capital. 

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has won the most Nobel prizes. The youngest Laureate is Malala Yousafzai received Nobel Prize for Peace in 2014. The oldest laureate is John.B.Goodenough the winner of 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

Nobel prize for Physics 2021 shared by 3, Syukuro Manabe and Klaus Hasselmann “for the physical modelling of Earth’s climate, quantifying variability and reliably predicting global warming”.  Giorgio Parisi“for the discovery of the interplay of disorder and fluctuations in physical systems from atomic to planetary scales”

David W.C. MacMillan “for the development of asymmetric organocatalysis” and Benjamin List “for the development of asymmetric organocatalysis won Nobel prize for Chemistry 2021.

Nobel prize for Literature 2021,  Abdulrazak Gurnah “for his uncompromising and compassionate penetration of the effects of colonialism and the fate of the refugee in the gulf between cultures and continents”

Covid – 19 Pandemic

Covid – 19

Covid – 19 or coronavirus is a disease which is spread through the air when we talk or sneeze. The first coronavirus case have been identified in Wuhan, China in December 2019. After that, it spread all over China and after that, it spread all over the world. It has been declared a pandemic. From March 2020. The lockdown has been imposed by the government in India and many countries in the world. All the schools, colleges, offices, markets, shopping malls and everything has closed except hospitals. Millions of people have died from this disease and many of them lost their jobs which led to unemployment again. Many small children have lost their parents and family and many problems have bee arrived at that time because no one can help each other at that time. Teenagers and youngsters were in depression due to their loss of studies, some have lost their and many more.

The main symptoms of covid – 19 are –

1. Cough
2. Fever
3. Loss of smell and taste
4. Headache
5. Body pain
Whenever someone has tested positive for covid-19 they suffer a lot because they can’t eat properly due to loss of smell and taste. Their body and fever are high. They have to regular medicines and should check their oxygen level in an oximeter. Those who have suffered from covid – 19 they can feel what happen to their body at that particular time.

Precaution for covid -19 

1. We should regularly wash our hands before eating or giving something to others.
2. We should use sanitiser
3. Wearing a mask when you go out
4. Maintain proper hygiene
5. Clean our house and surroundings
6. Avoid going out unnecessarily
Vaccines have been invented and arrived in the whole world and 99% of people have taken their vaccination but taking vaccines is not the solution to get away from that disease. Now also we have to take precautions for covid – 19 then only we can stay safe. 
This pandemic has changed a lot in everyone’s life. We can thank God for helping out and we can pray to God that never such a pandemic comes into our life.

Need for National Sports Day

 National Sports Day

The National sports day in India is celebrated on 29th August. This day we commemorate the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, great Indian hockey legend. He is known as “the magician “and “hockey wizard”. He played a very significant role in helping India complete their first hat-trick of Olympic gold medals with victories at the 1928, 1932 and 1936 Summer Olympics. The first National sports day was celebrated on August 29, 2012. Sports day is also known as Rashtriya Khel Divas.

He was born in Allahabad on 29th August 1905. He leaded the Indian hockey team in Olympics in Los Angeles 1932 and seized gold. He was top scorer with 14 goals in five matches. During 1936 Olympics in Berlin the Indian hockey team scored 38 goals in the competition and bagged gold medal. Major Dyan Chand was awarded Padma Bhushan, which is the third highest civilian award in India. He became chief coach of National Institute of Sports( NIS), Patiala. The National stadium in Delhi is named after this great legend.

Sports day is celebrated in schools and colleges by hosting sports day and athletic meets. Sports encourage and empower youth, increase talent and skill of students. Teachers also take part in sports celebrations. Sports improve physical fitness, empower and enlighten mind and abilities of students. 

National Sports Day.

The national sports day in India is celebrated on 29 August on the birth anniversary of legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand Singh, Major Dhyan Chand Singh is regarded as India’s greatest hockey player of all time.

The late hockey player had led India to three Olympic gold medals in 1928, 1932 and 1936, he had scored over 400 goals in 22 years he was bestowed with India’s third-highest civilian owner Padma Bhushan in 1956

Dhyan Chand Singh also served in the Indian army and brought laurels to the country the first national sports day was celebrated on 29 august 2012. The day is observed also to spread awareness on the importance of sports to stay fit and healthy on this day the president of India honours eminent sports personalities with major awards including the Arjuna award major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award and the Dronacharya award.

Sport is very vital in the human’s life as it keeps us healthy, wealthy or active. There are several advantages of playing sports like it help us in building confidence, provides regular exercise, team-work, etc. Participating in sports also has psychological advantages like it relieves the stresses of everyday life.

The government understands the importance of national sports day & promoting sports as well. They have taken several initiatives for the development of sports like khelo India, National Sports Development Fund, and Scheme for Promotion of Sports among Persons with Disabilities, Scheme of Assistance for Anti-Doping Activities, etc. Khelo India is a very popular initiative taken by the government. The main aim of the Khelo India programme is to revive the sports culture in India at the grass-root level by building a strong framework for all sports played in our country and establishes India as a great sporting nation. This program was introduced by the ministry of sports and youth affairs. 

The Sports Authority of India is the premier sports body of the country which will spearhead India’s sporting ambitions and develop the environment to promote the sports culture in the country and sporting excellence.

Sports Authority of India is now in the process of formulating and implementing a series of reforms in the Sports Sector which will build on a holistic approach to the development of Sports and Physical Education. Sports Promotional Schemes of Sports Authority of India:

  • National Sports Talent Contest Scheme (NSTC) – for Sub-Junior level trainees
  • Army Boys Sports Company Scheme (ABSC) – for Sub-Junior level trainees
  • SAI Training Centres Scheme (STC) – for Junior level trainees
  • Extension Centre of STC /SAG
  • Special Area Games Scheme (SAG) – for Junior level trainees
  • Centre of Excellence Scheme (COX) – for Senior level trainees
  • COME and PLAY Scheme

National Sports Day.

The national sports day in India is celebrated on 29 August on the birth anniversary of legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand Singh, Major Dhyan Chand Singh is regarded as India’s greatest hockey player of all time.

The late hockey player had led India to three Olympic gold medals in 1928, 1932 and 1936, he had scored over 400 goals in 22 years he was bestowed with India’s third-highest civilian owner Padma Bhushan in 1956

Dhyan Chand Singh also served in the Indian army and brought laurels to the country the first national sports day was celebrated on 29 august 2012. The day is observed also to spread awareness on the importance of sports to stay fit and healthy on this day the president of India honours eminent sports personalities with major awards including the Arjuna award major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award and the Dronacharya award.

Sport is very vital in the human’s life as it keeps us healthy, wealthy or active. There are several advantages of playing sports like it help us in building confidence, provides regular exercise, team-work, etc. Participating in sports also has psychological advantages like it relieves the stresses of everyday life.

The government understands the importance of national sports day & promoting sports as well. They have taken several initiatives for the development of sports like khelo India, National Sports Development Fund, and Scheme for Promotion of Sports among Persons with Disabilities, Scheme of Assistance for Anti-Doping Activities, etc. Khelo India is a very popular initiative taken by the government. The main aim of the Khelo India programme is to revive the sports culture in India at the grass-root level by building a strong framework for all sports played in our country and establishes India as a great sporting nation. This program was introduced by the ministry of sports and youth affairs. 

The Sports Authority of India is the premier sports body of the country which will spearhead India’s sporting ambitions and develop the environment to promote the sports culture in the country and sporting excellence.

Sports Authority of India is now in the process of formulating and implementing a series of reforms in the Sports Sector which will build on a holistic approach to the development of Sports and Physical Education. Sports Promotional Schemes of Sports Authority of India:

  • National Sports Talent Contest Scheme (NSTC) – for Sub-Junior level trainees
  • Army Boys Sports Company Scheme (ABSC) – for Sub-Junior level trainees
  • SAI Training Centres Scheme (STC) – for Junior level trainees
  • Extension Centre of STC /SAG
  • Special Area Games Scheme (SAG) – for Junior level trainees
  • Centre of Excellence Scheme (COX) – for Senior level trainees
  • COME and PLAY Scheme

education policies of India.

 EDUCATION POLICIES BY THE GOVERNMENT.

 Which schooling policies are the newest? Is this the very first? When was the initial education policy put into practice? Students may have inquiries about educational policy.

The Narendra Modi administration passed the most recent education strategy on July 29, 2020. The previous regulation, NPE 1986, was replaced by this one. This is the BJP’s inaugural educational strategy.

Key proposals of the national education policy, 2020

  •   The nep suggests changing the academic framework of the school from [10 + 2] of schooling to [5+3+3+4].
  • The duration of the undergraduate [UG] degree structure will be 3 or 4 years. There are currently numerous entries.
  • The government will stop offering the M. Philosophy program.

  • Under the new nep 2020, higher education institutions will now be able to offer a master’s degree that lasts just one year.

  • To avoid damaging hierarchies and silos between various fields of learning, there won’t be a clear division between the arts and sciences, between the curriculum and extracurricular activities, between academic and vocational streams, etc. The most crucial and required adjustments were made in this new educational policy. The implementation of this is crucial, and it has already started and received positive feedback.

 The first education policy.


In 1968, the Indira Gandhi administration established the first education policy. The Kothari commission (1964–1955) served as the foundation for this approach. This was renowned for its radical reconstruction and equal access to education.
1968’s education policy features.


  1. Free and compulsory education till the age of 14 years.
  2.  Improvement in status, emoluments, and competence of the teachers. 
  3. Three language formulas Hindi, Sanskrit, and international language especially English should be implemented.
  4. Equal education opportunities for all sections of society. 
  5. Subjects like science and mathematics should be an integral part of general education. 
  6. Agriculture and industry education.
  7. The quality of books should be improved. 
  8. Adult education program.

 National education policy 1986.

This was the second education policy of India and was launched under the government of Rajiv Gandhi. This basically works on two major things removal of disputants and providing educational opportunities.

 Key resolutions of education policy 1986.

  • Operation blackboard was launched by NPE in 1986 to expand primary education nationwide. That’s why the NPE 1986 was known as the child-centered approach.
  • Make provision for the employment of teachers from sc, st, and background. 
  • Expand scholarships to encourage pupils. 
  • Promote adult education as well as introduce open universities. [ IGNOU in 1985 ] 
  • Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, mid-day meal scheme, Navodaya Vidyalaya [NVS] Kendriya Vidyalaya,[KVS] and use of information and technology in education started by the NPE 1986. 6. A national curriculum framework should be developed nationwide. 
  • It recommends strengthening institutions of national importance like UGC, NCERT, etc.

 National education policy 1992. 

This education is a modification of the old policy of 1986. This policy was implemented in 1992 by the government of P.V. Narasimha Rao. It was based on the ram Murthi commission led by chairperson Sri. Janardhan Reddy.

 Important points of education policy 1992.

  1. To accept +2 level as part of school education.
  2.  Greater emphasis was given to Samagra Shaksharta Abhiyan. 
  3. Operation blackboard as three classrooms and three teachers and should implement in upper primary classes.
  4. This was also recognized as a common minimum program in 2005. 
  5.  Adding a common entrance exam for the professional and technical programs.

India had four different education strategies up until this point, each of which was distinct in its own way. The government of Indira Gandhi deserves credit for the education strategy because she took the initiative and introduced the country’s first-ever education plan. Every policy, nevertheless, has many benefits, and we hope the students will take use of them. Education is the manifestation of perfection already existent in man, according to Swami Vivekananda. The manifestation of a person’s innate religious nature is their divinity.

Sustainable Development

 Substainable Development 

What is Substainable Development

Sustainable development can be defined as an approach to the economic development of a country without compromising with the quality of the environment for future generations. In the name of economic development, the price of environmental damage is paid in the form of land degradation, soil erosion, air and water pollution, deforestation, etc. This damage may surpass the advantages of having more quality output of goods and services.

Examples of Sustainable Development 

1. Wind energy

2. Solar energy

3. Crop rotation

4. Sustainable construction

5. Efficient water fixtures

6. Green space

7. Sustainable forestry

The concept of ‘needs’, in particular, the essential needs of the world’s poor, to which overriding priority should be given; and


Types of sustainable development 

The three types of sustainable development are:

1. Economic viability
2. Environmental protection
3. Social equity

1. Economic viability –

Economic sustainability refers to practices that support long-term economic growth without negatively impacting social, environmental, and cultural aspects of the community.

2. Environmental protection –

Environmental protection is aimed at maintaining (and recovering when necessary) a healthy natural environment. Sustainable development embraces environmental, social and economic objectives, to deliver long-term equitable growth which benefits current and future generations.

3. Social equity –

Social equity is the orphaned element of sustainable development. The President’s Council on Sustainable Development (1996) defined social equity as “equal opportunity, in a safe and healthy environment.” Social equity is the least defined and least understood element of the triad that is sustainable development yet is integral in creating sustainability—balancing economic, environmental, and social equity. 

Sustainable development goals

According to the UN, The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the world’s shared plan to end severe poverty, reduce inequality, and protect the planet by 2030.
1. Eliminate Poverty
2. Erase Hunger
3. Establish Good Health and Well-Being
4. Provide Quality Education
5. Enforce Gender Equality
6. Improve Clean Water and Sanitation
7. Grow Affordable and Clean Energy
8. Create Decent Work and Economic Growth
9. Increase Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
10. Reduce Inequality
11. Mobilize Sustainable Cities and Communities
12. Influence Responsible Consumption and Production
13. Organize Climate Action
14. Develop Life below Water
15. Advance Life on Land
16. Guarantee Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
17. Build Partnerships for the Goals

Objectives of sustainable development –

The four objectives of sustainable development are :

• Stable economic growth- The eradication of poverty and hunger to ensuring a healthy life.

• Conservation of natural resources – Achieve universal access to basic services such as water, sanitation, and sustainable energy.

• Social progress and equality – Reduce inequalities in the world, especially gender inequalities. Supporting the generation by the development of opportunities through inclusive education and decent work. Foster innovation and resilient infrastructures by creating communities and cities capable of producing and consuming sustainably.

• Environmental protection – Caring for the environment by combating climate change and protecting oceans and terrestrial ecosystems.




National sports day

 National Sports Day ( 29 August) 

 It is great day for sportspersons of India . Every child who is interested in sports surely proud on this day . Dhyan Chand, an Indian Hockey player who always makes India proud.

National Sports Day is celebrated every year in India on August 29. This day is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of an Indian hockey player, Major Dhyan Chand. Various programs and seminars are held across the country to celebrate this day and pay a tribute to Major Dhyan Chand.



Major Dhyan Chand was a legendary Indian hockey player who had a massive role in getting India their first hat-trick of Olympic gold medals in the years 1928, 1932 and 1936 Summer Olympics respectively.

Major Dhyan Chand has been an inspiration for many young sports athletics. He started playing hockey with the regimental team of the British Indian Army. It is claimed by various sources that he used to practice playing hockey even in the night under the moonlight after completing his regimental duties during the day. Hence, he got the name Dhyan ‘Chand’.


National Sports Day was first celebrated in the year 2012 on August 29. Since then it is celebrated to honour the legacy of Major Dhyan Chand and raise awareness on the importance of sports in our lives. This day is special to increase awareness around physical activities and their benefits.

Various awards like Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award, Dhyan Chand Award and the Dronacharya Award are bestowed to sporting legends to honour their contribution to sports.

What is Make in India?

When it comes to
manufacturing a product or mass producing it, the go-to country for foreign
investors and companies looking to establish manufacturing and assembling plants
is “China”. China is the major competitor India has when it comes to
outsourcing and manufacturing business, but china was still favorable due to
ease of doing business and low manufacturing costs. India’s ailing
infrastructure, the bureaucratic approach adopted by the former government,
defunct logistics, lack of a proper transportation network, and widespread
corruption were the main reasons why companies found it difficult to do
business in India. These were the reasons
why the Modi government launched the ‘Make in India’ campaign to help transform
India into a manufacturing hub.

 

The Make in India Vision

The Manufacturing sector
in India accounts for around 16% of the GDP. The campaign aims to bring this
number to around 25% of total GDP contribution and also to generate employment
opportunities and attract foreign investors along the way to help transform
India into the number 1 manufacturing hub in the world.

Inspired by the
‘Ashoka Chakra’, the logo for the make in India campaign is a Lion and the
prime minister decided to dedicate the campaign to Pandit
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya born in 1916 on the same date.

 

Main objectives of this initiative

1) To increase the
growth rate of our manufacturing sector to 12-14% per annum

2) To increase the
total GDP contributions of the manufacturing sector from 16% to 25%

3) To create around
100 million job opportunities in the manufacturing sector alone.

4) One of the
objectives was to improve India’s rank in the ease of doing business index by
the World Bank.

5) To improve India’s
export-led growth

6) To attract foreign
investments and develop the industrial base in order to surpass china.

 

Challenges faced by the government

1.     
Shell
companies: – shell companies
are a major problem as they account for the majority of the FDI inflow and are suspected
to be investing their black money.

2.     
Productivity:
– low productivity of the
manufacturing sector, as well as the skilled labor force, is highly
insufficient. On average the Indian workforce is almost four to five times less
productive when compared to china or Thailand.

3.     
Small
Industries:-small size of our
industrial units was also a challenge as they fail to meet desired economies of
scale. Due to their small size, they cannot afford to invest in modern machinery
and develop their supply chains.

4.     
Complicated
labor laws: – complexity of
our labor laws for companies with more than 100 employees which requires
special approval to lay off their employees was also one of the main reasons.

5.     
Electricity:-
even though the per unit cost
of electricity is practically the same in India and China, India experiences
far more outages which can cause delays in meeting the demand.

6.     
Transportation:– the average speed in India is 60km/h which is
far less than china’s 100km/h speed. What India lacks in speed it overcomes in
terms of overloading trucks and having one of the best ports.