UPSC Preparation Strategy

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

In today’s rapidly evolving world, the intersection of science & technology has become the cornerstone of progress, innovation, and societal advancement

In the global landscape, science & technology, and innovation (STI) have emerged as fundamental drivers of national development

Counter urbanization is a demographic and social process whereby people move from urban areas to rural areas. It first took place as a reaction to inner-city deprivation and overcrowding. 

Sub-urbanization happens when people from areas that are over-urbanized in a city start moving towards the outskirts or fringe areas around the cities

Over-urbanization is a phenomenon wherein the level of urbanization surpasses the level of industrialization. It refers to the increased exemplifications of the characters of urbanization in a city or its surrounding rural area.

According to the Census of India in 2001, an Outgrowth (OG) is a distinct and identifiable unit, such as a village, hamlet, or a group of enumeration blocks

The term “urban agglomeration” was introduced in the 1971 census. Sometimes, places like large railway colonies, university campuses, port areas, or military camps are built near but outside the official city or town limits. 

Urbanization (or the growth of urban settlement),is the process of becoming urban, moving to cities, changing from agriculture to other pursuits common to cities

Alleviating poverty in India is a multifaceted challenge that requires a comprehensive approach encompassing economic, social, and political strategies