Infrastructure is the set of provisions that serve a country, city, or other area. It encompasses the services and facilities necessary for its economy, households, and firms. In a similar sense, industrial infrastructure is the set of provisions that are needed to serve the needs of the manufacturing sector. These may include public infrastructure, such as…
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What is Social Infrastructure? Meaning of Social Infrastructure is to creating and maintaining facilities and structures that support the delivery of social services, which are essential for social development and, thereby, the overall development of a country. Social Infrastructure is the set of organizational arrangements and investments in society’s systems, relationships, and structures that enable us…
Mughal Economy The Indian economy was strong till the Mughal times. By 1700, India’s share of world GDP was 24%, the largest in the world, larger than any other region. India, then, was producing about 25% of the world’s industrial output up until the 18th century. Agriculture During the Mughals, large tracts of land were…
Housing Sector in India The housing industry is one of the pillars of the economic foundations of our country and one of the fastest-growing sectors. For our understanding in the context of policymaking and the UPSC syllabus, we shall classify the housing sector into three categories: Affordable Housing Rural Housing Urban Housing AFFORDABLE HOUSING and…
Introduction to Digital Infrastructure: Significance of Digital Infrastructure: In modern economies, digital infrastructure has emerged as an equally or arguably more significant necessity than traditional infrastructure necessities such as power, water, and roads. With the government’s increasing push towards digital governance, digital economies, and online service delivery – the development of digital infrastructure such as…
Later Mughals & Decline of Mughal Empire The Later Mughals period represents crucial phase in India history, marking the gradual decline of Mughal Empire. Spanning from the late 17th to the mid-19th centuries, this period witnessed internal conflicts, external threats, and political instability, contributing to the Decline of Mughal Empire. From Aurangzeb’s reign to Bahadur…
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Maratha Empire (1674 – 1818) The Maratha Empire, flourishing from the 17th to the 18th century was a strong and key force in Indian History, known for its strong military, innovative governance, and resilience against foreign invasions. The Maratha’s rise in the Deccan began in the early 17th century under the leadership of Shivaji. He…
Mughal Empire Babur, a Central Asian ruler descendant of the Turco-Mongol conqueror Timor, founded the Mughal Empire. He laid the foundation of the mighty Mughal Empire, which was consolidated by Akbar, and lasted for about two centuries. The Mughal Empire reached its zenith during Aurangzeb’s rule, after which its decline started, catalysed by its conflict with the…
Infrastructure Financing Infrastructure Financing refers to the set of mechanisms devised to Fund Infrastructure projects. Financing is the most critical aspect of infrastructure creation. Mechanisms of Infrastructure Financing There are various mechanisms used to finance Infrastructure: Government funding – Government often makes budgetary provisions for Infrastructure funding. The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), under the…
Waterways Transport India is a land of rivers surrounded on three sides by ocean. It has around 7500 kilometres of coastline and 14,500 km of potentially navigable waterways. Moreover, it is strategically located on key international trade routes. This unique natural resource and strategic geographic location endow India with vast potential in trade through Waterways…