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Initial Economic Planning for Independent India

An economy is a man-made system that is created or modified to meet the needs of society. There are 3 types of economic systems, namely mixed economy, capitalist economy, and socialistic economy.  Here are some general characteristics of an economy: The type of economy is based on the means of production and ownership of resources.

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Foreign Policy of India Since Independence

India’s foreign policy shaped different segments of the nation, including economy, geography, history, and culture. The first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, helped shape the country’s policy at a crucial time. At this time, while implementing foreign policies, India aimed at preserving certain objectives like world peace, independence for Afro-Asian nations and disarmament. Principles

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Five-Year Plan for India

The Indian economy was built with the help of India’s five-year plan system from 1947 to 2017. NITI Aayog and the Planning Commission (1951-2014) created, implemented, and monitored the Five-Year Plans (2015-2017). The commission’s ex-officio chairman is the prime minister, while the commission’s nominated deputy chairman is a cabinet minister. The commission’s last deputy chairman

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Environmental Movements In India

Major Environmental Movements in India In India, particularly after the 1970s, a slew of environmental movements arose. These movements arose from a variety of individual responses to local challenges in various locations at various times. The growth of environmental movements is not limited to one region of the country. Bishnoi movement, Chipko movement, Save Silent Valley

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