UPSC Notes

Urban inequality is a multifaceted phenomenon that permeates the fabric of cities worldwide, manifesting in disparities across various socio-economic indicators

Access to basic services such as healthcare, education, drinking water, and sanitation stands as a fundamental pillar of human development and well-being.

Unplanned urbanization and the consequent over-crowding of cities have emerged as formidable challenges in the contemporary global landscape

The patterns of urbanization in India has been marked by regional and interstate diversities, large scale rural to urban migration, insufficient infrastructural facilities

It is generally held that caste is a rural phenomenon whereas class is urban and that with urbanization, caste transforms itself into class. 

Urbanization affects not only the family structure but also intra and inter-family relations, as well as the functions the family performs. 

In 2011, a new definition of census town has been developed. This urban classification of ‘census towns’ helps differentiate between India’s small farming

In the wake of Chandrayaan 3’s successful soft landing on the lunar south pole, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is poised for another historic feat

Cryogenic technology involves the storage, transportation, and utilization of materials, including liquefied gases, at ultra-low temperatures,

Satellite communication (Satcom) stands as a crucial enabler of ubiquitous connectivity, particularly in remote and challenging terrains across the country.