SOUTH INDIA JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
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A Review of India's Green Funding: Opportunities & Difficulties
Get PDFThere has been a surge of global interest in the establishment of Sustainable and Green Financial Rules worldwide. This study aims to outline the global and Indian advances in green financing. The paper examined a systematic review of Green finance in India. Policymakers and researchers have recently concentrated on green finance as interest in environmental preservation, climate change, and sustainable development grows on a worldwide scale. With an eye on the components and determinants of green finance, previous studies on the topic have been evaluated in this study as they relate to the green finance and banking industry. Furthermore, in contrast to employee and customer-related GB practices, banks’; daily operations and policy-related GB practises were observed to have significant impacts on banks’; environmental performances. As a result, major policy implications and future research directions in the relevant area are discusse
The Rise of China as a threat to India's National Security- An Overview
Get PDFIn the backdrop of the COVID 19 pandemic, the one word which has become the talk of the whole world is China. But not in the good sense but for the notorious reasons as we all aware that initially the phenomenon called the rise of China has been projected as peaceful to the world. However, notwithstanding China’s self-proclaimed claim of peaceful rise, with the passage of time, the true colour of China’s intentions came into limelight in the form of tension and conflict all over the world. India is no exception to it particularly perceiving from the perspective of recent armed clashes and border war with China at Galan Valley, Latah. This article attempts to view the rise of China with suspicion and assesses the factor that makes China to behave in a particular manner. Moreover, it also endeavors to examine the impact of such an aggressive rise on the national security of India in terms of her foreign policy and security policy as well as goals
An Insight into Sub-National Water Disputes in India: Diagnosing Water Laws and Issues of Governance
Get PDFWater disputes have always been critical challenge for India. The water disputes in British India were not as much complex as they are today because during that period no province or princely state was having autonomy in administrative affairs. Whenever any water dispute would arise that used to be resolved easily with the unilateral inference of Union administration. After the independence of India, the majority of the states were reorganized, merged, separated, and created on a linguistic basis so that the unity and integrity of the country could be protected. Therefore, after the creation and separation of states, the river got divided between them. Consequently, a river became an entity with many stakeholders made it difficult for the government to resolve these disputes amicably. This paper attempts to analyze major factors of the reoccurrence of water deputes in India. Moreover, it throws light upon problems of management and governance of water disputes
Marine litter: Impeding growth in Indian Blue economy
Get PDFMarine environmental degradation in India has increased with the development process and is suppressing the Indian marine economy raising the need for its containment by governmental interventions that focus on making individuals accountable for their share of pollution. This study focuses on the impact of increasing marine litter on the marine fishing industry in India with the help of the econometric tools of time series analysis and the techniques of regression to project accountability on the consumer by the way of willingness to pay as a price for aggravating marine pollution. Also, using the mathematical concept of calculus, the study builds a basic framework for marine environmental protection. With the help of principles concerning elasticity of demand the study explains that the higher the elasticity of demand for marine products, the lower will be the opportunity cost associated with it which will subsequently lower the money cost on a consumer to abet pollution control.  
A Geo-Historical Sketch of the Gilgit Frontier in the 19th Century
Get PDFThe idea of a geographical frontier of a nation state has always existed throughout history. This study further explores the role that the Gilgit-Baltistan region has exercised as a frontier of the Indian subcontinent. This study is part of an Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) project titled "A History of Frontiers - Gilgit-Baltistan and the Indian Sub-Continent 1839-2019" and this paper is part of the final report of the aforementioned project. This paper focuses on exploring how Gilgit-Baltistan's modern history was shaped by the virtue of its geographical location as the natural northern frontier of the Indian subcontinent in the 19th century. The approach employed in this study is qualitative, based extensively on primary accounts of 19th century travellers and explorers to the region
An Explorative Analysis on Bitcoin using Blockchain Technology
Get PDFBitcoin is a shared computerized, decentralized digital currency made by a person under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. Indeed, it is the main computerized, decentralized money. A few engineers and associations have investigated the significance of advanced crypto-money and the idea of the blockchain. Bitcoin is thought to be one of the protected and agreeable installment techniques that can be utilized in the forthcoming days. The foundation of Bitcoin mining is the idea of the blockchain, which is accepted to be one of the brilliant creations of this century. The blockchain is the assortment of squares connected so that the past block's hash is contained in the current square. Any difference in data in any squares in a blockchain brings about a blunder in the general blockchain. Bitcoins are created by an interaction called mining, where excavators settle a complex numerical riddle. The diggers are contending with one another to mine the Bitcoin as quickly as could be expected and guarantee the award. We propose an effective method of mining Bitcoin by dissecting a few outcomes through self-explore, on the web trade market information, ongoing Bitcoin block information, distinctive mining pools' productivity information, and significantly more. A few variables are should have been thought about during mining since we may never mine a solitary Bitcoin regardless of whether we contribute a huge number of dollars on mining Bitcoin
Impact of Globalisation on International Trade and Economic Growth in the SAARC Region: An Econometric Approach
Get PDFGlobalisation triggers trade activities worldwide, and it shows how to boost their international trade and expand the market outside of the border of their nations. The impact of globalisation reflects global economic development, has influenced the socio, cultural and environmental aspects, and connects people globally. Since the economic features of globalisation are certainly the most prevalent of these changes, it is essential to study the impact of a global market, trade, and economic developments. This analysis aims to study the growth of international trade and economic growth and impact of international trade on the economic growth of SAARC countries from 1991 to 2020. The study variables are exports, imports and gross domestic product and the data were collected from the direction of trade statistics, IMF and world development indicators, World Bank. The study analyses the averages, annual growth rate and panel regression model that has been used
Guntur: A Center for Social Reorganisation
Get PDFSociety in Guntur district is based on traditions like the societies in other districts of Andhra Pradesh. The people of Guntur have followed Varna System in a strict manner. The Sudra Varna is divided into professional castes which are to serve the society in large. The marriages among Hindus are celebrated on the basis of customs sanctioned by Dharma Sastras. Similarly, Bible and Quran have prescribed rules for the marriages performed in their respective religions. Dowry system is common among all religions. But widow marriages could not be found in Hinduism as Hindu marriage is being considered as sacred. But widow marriages are common among Christian and Muslim communities. The position of women is not appreciable in all societies. But Hindu women have enjoyed a kind of status. The brahmanical culture which is source of Hinduism was condemned by non-Brahmins in 20 th century. Non-Brahmins are appointed as priests in the temples. They performed marriages like Brahmins. They have conducted funeral ceremonies which is the duty of the Brahmins in general. The non- Brahmins philosophers have propagated reason among the people. They have condemned the Vedas and Puranas. These issues have been highlighted in full text paper
Exploring the Impact of Blockchain on Enhanced Accounting Information Systems in Major Corporations: A Comparative Analysis
Get PDFBlockchain technology has propelled the financial sector to unprecedented heights, with over fifty percent of payment infrastructure businesses already integrating it. By 2030, blockchain is projected to contribute to the global Gross Domestic Product (GDP), potentially reaching around $2 billion. Functioning as a decentralized digital ledger maintained by an active network of computers, blockchain holds the promise of revolutionizing various sectors. The potential applications of blockchain extend to accounting, where its benefits are being explored extensively. This essay highlights the advantages of employing blockchain technology in accounting practices. Although blockchain's disruption of accounting and auditing is anticipated, there will remain a demand for specialists in these fields. These roles could evolve into higher-profile advisory positions due to the immense data handling capacity of blockchain. The technology's ability to permanently record accounting data with timestamps enhances accuracy by eliminating retrospective adjustments. However, real-time accounting might restrict profit manipulation, posing a challenge.
Blockchain's transparency allows for scrutinizing all transactions, including questionable or conflicted ones. While it promotes accuracy and transparency, irreversible transactions could complicate revenue recognition and immediate expense deduction. The technology's deployment has intensified the scrutiny of accounting choices, fostering a stronger link between accounting practices and a company's obligations to stakeholders. This fortifies transparency, making it harder for financially troubled firms to conceal their financial status. In conclusion, the integration of blockchain technology in accounting highlights its potential to enhance accuracy, transparency, and stakeholder accountability. Despite challenges, the benefits it offers are driving businesses to explore innovative applications, marking a pivotal shift in conventional accounting practices
Patriarchy, Casteism and Conjugality: Marriage reform among the Namboothiri Community
Get PDFMarriage has been a centre of concern for all communities whether patrilineal or matrilineal. Every society developed their own patterns of marriage to cater to the interest of respective communities. Marriage, like any other institution evolved by man, has undergone timely modifications and reinterpretations. The social reform movements of the late nineteenth century were very keen about the marriage practices and sought to reconstruct it. The reform was envisaged by imbibing western notions of love and conjugality and redefined marriage within tracts of Indian patriarchy. The Namboothiri community, the most orthodox of the period, witnessed an attempt for amelioration of their customary marriage and family practices. However, all the reforms were done within the limits of patriarchy and even the proposed changes strengthened the traditional patriarchal system. At the outset it was portrayed as revolutionary changes but, all the reforms reaffirmed patriarchal control over women, marriage and family