26Oct 2018 by Reese Bannister

The Evolution and Development of Human Rights – Essay

Strategy
The evolution of human rights dates back over a hundred of years. Many multilateral treaties on human rights arose out of war. In the wake of Second World War, before the creation of United Nation in 1945, significant progress in protecting human rights has been made.In the field of International Law-the oldest branch of human rights is protecting human rights in armed conflict and to relieve human sufferings. The birth of human rights is started with the Geneva Convention in 1864, in which the International Red Cross was officially recognized.Hague Convention in 1899 and 1907 and Second Geneva Convention in 1906, as it continued the law of warfare. In 1899, the permanent Court of International Justice was established in Hague. During the first half of 20th century League of Nations,…
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26Oct 2018 by Reese Bannister

4 Main Challenges Encountered on the Implementation of Human Rights

Strategy
Main challenges of implementation of human rights are given below:(a) The challenge of well being. The international Human rights has worked to ensure well being, understood rights of liberty life and security. This Human rights are basically related to welfare of citizen by combating torture slavery, arbitrary arrest, discrimination poverty et. And to provide basic amenities like right to food, clothing shelter, education etc. to fulfill the basic needs of people is one of challenge of well being. More people are affected by poverty and child dies of starvation is as much denial of Human rights.(b) The challenge is about ‘respect’. This is the starting and ending of Human rights. The Human rights are rights given to each and every individual without any discrimination on the bases of six, religion,…
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26Oct 2018 by Reese Bannister

11 Main Features of the Foreign Trade Policy of India

Industry
The massive trade liberalisation measures adopted after 1991 mark a major departure from the relatively protectionist trade policies pursued in earlier years.The current trade policy reforms seem to have been guided mainly by the concerns over globalisation of the Indian economy, improving competitiveness of its industry, and adverse balance of payments situation. Main features of trade policies (trade reforms) since 1991 are as follows: ADVERTISEMENTS: 1. Free Imports and Exports: Substantial simplification and liberalisation has been carried out in the reform period. The tariff line wise import policy was first announced on March 31, 1996 and at that time itself 6,161 tariff lines were made free. newcenturypublications.comTill March 2000, this total had gone up to 8,066. The Exim Policy 2000-01 removed quantitative restrictions on 714 items and the Exim Policy…
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26Oct 2018 by Reese Bannister

7 Main Features of the New Industrial Policy of India

Management
The government announced a New Industrial Policy on July 24, 1991. This new policy deregulates the industrial economy in a substantial manner.The major objectives of the new policy are to build on the gains already made, correct the distortions or weaknesses that might have crept in, maintain a sustained growth in productivity and gainful employment, and attain international competitiveness. In pursuit of these objectives, the government announced a series of initiatives in the new industrial policy as outlined below: Image Source: historydiscussion.net 1. Abolition of Industrial Licensing: ADVERTISEMENTS: In a major move to liberalise the economy, the new industrial policy abolished all industrial licensing irrespective of the level of in vestment except for certain industries related to security and strategic concerns, and social reasons.Now there are only 6 industries for…
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26Oct 2018 by Reese Bannister

Short Essay on Amitabh Bachchan

Industry
The popular Bollywood film star celebrated his 67th birthday in October, 2009, and received unprecedented accolades from not only the film industry but also from those not connected with the films. He has now emerged as one of highest paid film stars in the country. His income from the brand advertisements on the small screen is stupendous.His fortunes had dipped on account of successive flops and losses in business, but were lifted spectacularly by the popular TV show, “Kaun Banega Crorepati”. His wax figure has been displayed in Madam Tussaud’s museum in London. Politically, he has aligned himself with the Samajwadi Party of Mulayam Singh Yadav and Amar Singh in Jan 2010, he was getting closer to Narendra Modi the Gujarat Chief Minister. ADVERTISEMENTS: His wife Jaya Bachchan is now…
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26Oct 2018 by Reese Bannister

India's Population Growth from 1901 to 2011 – Complete Information

Accounting
India has the second largest population in the world. In March 2011, the total population of India was 1,21,01,93,422 accounting for about 17.64 per cent of the world population.The growth trend of Indian population between 1901-2011 has been plotted below:- 1. Birth and Death Rates: Birth and death rates in India are high compared to most countries in the world. Birth rate refers to number of children born per 1,000 persons in a year. Death rate connotes the number of people dying per 1,000 persons in a year. Image Source: geography.hunter.cuny.edu ADVERTISEMENTS: When it is said that birth rate in India is 23, it means every year 23 children are born per thousand persons, on an average. The percentage decadal growth during 2001-2011 has registered the sharpest decline since independence.…
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26Oct 2018 by Reese Bannister

What is the importance of Western Ghats?

Strategy
Western Ghats are chains of hills that run along western edge of peninsular India. They receive high rain fall due to their proximity to ocean and through orographic effect. Covering only 5% of India’s land surface, Ghats’s harbour more than 4000 (including 1800 endemic) plant species. Nilgiri langur, lion tailed macaque, Nilgiri tahr, Malabar grey hornbill and most amphibian species are endemic.It constitutes the Malabar province of Oriental realm. Nearly 77% of amphibians 0.2% of reptitles found here are not reported anywhere else (Biswas and Panwar, 2006) and biogeographically affinities to the Malaya region are evident. Sibynophis snakes, purple frog and Sri Lankan lizard, Nessia appears to be similar to Madagascar genus Acontias, Numerous floral links to Madagascar region also exist. Out of 49,219 recorded Indian plant species, 1600 endemic…
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26Oct 2018 by Reese Bannister

6 Important Methods for Conservation of Wildlife in India

Management
The important methods adopted for conservation of wildlife in India are described below: 1. Habitat management: This indicates ecological study of habits and habitats of wildlife species, protection, preservation and improvement of habitats, census and statistical data regarding species to be conserved, etc. Image Source: wlf.louisiana.gov 2. Establishment of protected area: ADVERTISEMENTS: Establishment of national parks, wildlife reserves, sanctuaries, zoological garden etc. serves many purposes:(i) To conserve species in their wild state.(ii) To provide scientific, educational and recreational opportunities and(iii) To earn revenue by attracting tourists. In India, at present, there are 89 National parks and 496 sanctuaries constituted under Wildlife (Protection,) Act, 1972. These are now spread over 25 states and 3 Union Territories. Total area covered by these protected places is approximately 1, 83,000 sq. km. ADVERTISEMENTS: There…
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26Oct 2018 by Reese Bannister

“In situ” and “Ex situ” Conservation in India

Management
In situ Conservation in India: India encompasses at present 89 national parks and 496 sanctuaries (MoEF, 2001) covering an area of 1.83 lakhs sq km. Tura Range in Garo Hills of Meghalaya is a gene sanctuary for conserving rich native biodiversity. Image Source: apps.ifpindia.orgSanctuaries for rhododendrons and orchids have been established in Sikkim. The Ministry of Environment and Forests constituted National Afforestation and Eco- development Board (NAEB). ADVERTISEMENTS: NAEB has evolved schemes for promoting afforestation. Twelve biodiversity rich areas are designated as Biosphere Reserves (BR). Nilgiri BR has been recently added to International Network of Biosphere Reserves. Kaziranga NP, Keoladeo Ghana NP, Manas WLS, Nanda Devi NP and Sunderbans NP are World Heritage Sites. Project Tiger, initiated in 1973 presently cover 27 tiger reserves in 14 states with a total…
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26Oct 2018 by Reese Bannister

9 Different Types of Business Reports

Business
Reports are of various types. They could be big or small, individual or group, routine or special, formal or informal, interim or final. An illustrative list of various kinds of business reports is presented below:1. Routine reports such as monthly report, performance report, review report and press report2 Research reports, survey reports and special reports Image Source: mcgowansprint.com ADVERTISEMENTS: 3. Enquiry reports and Investigation reports4. Confidential reports5. Information reports and Analytical reports ADVERTISEMENTS: 6. Technical reports7. Directors’ reports8. Annual reports9. Committee reports ADVERTISEMENTS: Viewed from another angle, reports can also be classified/as either individual reports or group/committee reports or interim and final reports. While individual reports may be drafted or written by the person concerned, other reports submitted by study groups, working groups and committees are written with the help…
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