The Ozone Layer: Protecting Ourselves from the Sun's Fury The ozone layer, a fragile shield in the Earth's stratosphere, protects us from the harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation emitted by the sun. This radiation can cause sunburn, skin cancer, cataracts, and damage ecosystems. Understanding the threats to the ozone layer and international efforts to mitigate them is crucial for safeguarding our planet.
Polity: The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments have infused life in the working of rural and urban local government institutions- Discuss critically.
The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments have infused life in the working of rural and urban local government institutions- Discuss critically. 73वें और 74वें संविधान संशोधनों ने ग्रामीण और नगरीय स्थानीय संस्थाओं के कार्यकरण में जीवन को अनुप्रेरित कर दिया है। आलोचनात्मक विवेचन कीजिये। ( 40 marks, JPSC 2019 ) The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments: A Critical Analysis of their Impact on Local Governance in India The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments, enacted in 1992, stand as landmark reforms in Indian democracy. These amendments ushered in a new era of decentralization by empowering rural and urban local governments ( Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) respectively). This essay critically analyzes the impact of these amendments on the functioning of local governance in India.