Posts

B.A. 6th Semester (Nuclear Disarmament- Role of UN & Super Powers)

-
Nuclear Disarmament: Role of UN and Superpowers (Detailed Explanation) 1. What is Nuclear Disarmament? Nuclear disarmament means complete elimination or reduction of nuclear weapons at global level. It is different from: Arms Control → Managing and limiting weapons Non-Proliferation → Preventing spread to new countries Disarmament → Eliminating existing weapons After 1945, the world understood that nuclear war could destroy humanity. Therefore, international efforts began to regulate and eventually eliminate nuclear weapons. 2. Why Did Nuclear Disarmament Become Important? During the Cold War (1945–1991) : USA and USSR competed in nuclear weapon development. Both built hydrogen bombs (more powerful than atomic bombs). Developed Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs). Doctrine of Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD) emerged. MAD means: If one country uses nuclear weapons, the other will retaliate and both will be destroyed. This created: Fear of global annihilation Pressure for ...
Post a Comment
Read more

B. A. 2nd Sem. Political Science (Minor-GE) Complete Class Notes

-
Issues of Women’s Empowerment Course: Generic Elective (GE) – Political Science Unit I: Foundations of Women’s Empowerment (12 Hours) 1. Concept and Definition of Women’s Empowerment Women’s empowerment is a multidimensional process through which women acquire the power, agency, and resources necessary to exercise control over their lives and influence decisions that affect them at the household, community, national, and global levels. According to UN Women , empowerment involves women’s ability to participate fully in economic, social, and political life, supported by access to education, healthcare, legal protection, and employment opportunities. Amartya Sen’s Capability Approach views empowerment as the expansion of women’s real freedoms and capabilities to choose the kind of life they value. Empowerment is not only about outcomes but also about the process of choice and agency. 2. Dimensions of Women’s Empowerment (a) Social Dimension Freedom from gender-based discrimination and ...
Post a Comment
Read more

B. A. 2nd Sem. (Pol.Sc. Major (SEC) Unit I-V Introduction to Modern Governments

-
  Fundamentals of Modern Governments Unit I: Introduction to Modern Governments 1. Meaning and Concept of Government Government is a central concept in Political Science and refers to the institutional mechanism through which authority and power are exercised within a state. It is the organized body that formulates public policies, enforces laws, and resolves disputes in society. While the state is a permanent political association, the government is its temporary and dynamic agent. Scholars emphasize that government is not merely a collection of rulers, but a system of institutions created to achieve collective goals, maintain order, and ensure justice. Standard Definitions: J.W. Garner defines government as “the agency through which the will of the state is formulated, expressed, and realized.” This definition highlights the functional role of government as the executor of state authority. Woodrow Wilson views government as “the organization of the common power which enables...
Post a Comment
Read more