Page-18 of Human behavior
India’s anti-ragging portal unveiled
Government of India launched an anti-ragging website ‘www.antiragging.in’ which will facilitate students of various universities, colleges and professional institutes to register online complaints against ragging or harassment and seek quicker action. The portal will be managed by UGC. The portal ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012
Sexual Offences against Children Bill approved with stringent punishment for crime
The Union Cabinet sanctioned a bill dealing entirely with sexual offences against children. The ‘Sexual Offences Against Children Bill’ aims rigorous punishment for sexual intercourse or contact with sexual intent with a child below 18 years. The punishment ranges from ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2012
NRI children brought in Delhi from Norway
The 2 NRI children Abhigyan and Aishwarya, who were kept in foster care by authorities in Norway for nearly a year, arrived in New Delhi after a protracted legal battle. The children came with by their foster father. A Norwegian ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2012
Playground in Villages under IAP Districts-Rural Development Ministry
The proposal to build one playground in each village, falling under the 60 Integrated Action Plan (IAP) districts under the MGNREGS works was approved by the Union Rural Development Authority. The playground would be used for games like football, volleyball, ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2011
Behavioral economics
The fields of psychology and economics have long been studied as distinct disciplines, each offering valuable insights into human behavior and decision-making. However, in recent years, an intriguing area of research has emerged, exploring the combination of these two disciplines ..
Mid-day Meal Scheme
The Mid-day Meal Scheme involves provision of lunch free of cost to school-children on all working days. Its key objectives include: Protecting children from classroom hunger; Increasing school enrolment and attendance; Improved socialisation among children belonging to all castes and ..