Different conceptions of education a child

Communalism refers to a situation where people develop strong loyalty towards their own religious group and begin to see other religious groups as enemies or threats. It creates division in society based on religion and encourages an “us vs. Them” mindset. Communalism arises when religious identity becomes more important than national identity, and when political leaders, organisations or groups use religion to gain power, votes or influence. Historically, factors like colonial policies of “divide

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Fixed Income Markets: Analysis and Valuation

Global Fixed Income Market Classifications

Fixed income markets are categorized to help investors navigate different risk and return profiles. Common classifications include:

  • Type of issuer: Government, corporate, or municipal.
  • Credit quality: Investment grade vs. high-yield.
  • Maturity: Short-term, intermediate, or long-term.
  • Currency: Local vs. foreign currency.
  • Type of coupon: Fixed-rate, floating-rate, or zero-coupon.
  • Geography: Developed vs. emerging markets.
  • Tax status: Taxable vs. tax-exempt bonds.
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Postcolonial Identity and Resistance in Global Literature

Caste and Forbidden Love in The God of Small Things

Arundhati Roy’s novel, The God of Small Things, takes place in post-independence India, mainly in the state of Kerala. It illustrates how ancient social systems like caste continued to shape people’s lives long after 1947. While independence promised equality, caste discrimination did not disappear. Velutha is a Dalit (from the Paravan caste)—formerly called “Untouchable”—and therefore remains socially excluded and constantly at risk.

His

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Python, Pandas, and ML Core Concepts Explained

Section 1: Python Fundamentals and Data Analysis Basics

Advantages of Python Programming

Python is highly valued across various industries due to its robust features:

  1. Easy to Learn and Use: Python has a simple, readable syntax that makes it easy to write and maintain code.
  2. Versatile: It can be used in diverse domains, including web development, data science, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning.
  3. Large Community and Libraries: Python boasts extensive libraries (e.g., NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib)
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Constitutional Bodies and Local Governance Reforms in India

Election Commission of India (ECI)

The ECI is a self-governing constitutional authority that regulates the election process in India in accordance with the Indian Constitution. The ECI was established on January 25, 1950, with the goal of managing the country’s electoral process. The ECI is in charge of overseeing elections from the President down to the State Legislative Assemblies. According to Article 324 of the Indian Constitution, the Election Commission of India has supervisory and directing

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Operating System Concepts: Threads, Memory Management, and Generations

Initial Comparison: User-Level vs. Kernel-Level Threads

FeatureUser-Level Thread (ULT)Kernel-Level Thread (KLT)
Managed byThread library at user levelManaged directly by OS kernel
Creation / SwitchingFast, no kernel involvementSlower, requires kernel intervention
SchedulingDone by thread library in user spaceDone by OS scheduler
BlockingIf one thread blocks, all threads may blockOne thread blocking does not affect others
PortabilityPortable across OS (library dependent)OS dependent, less portable
ExamplePOSIX
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Public Enterprises in India: Evolution, Reforms, and Models

Rationale and Evolution of Public Enterprises

Question 1: Discuss the rationale and evolution of Public Enterprises in India since independence.

Answer:

Public Enterprises (PEs) in India, also known as Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), were established with specific rationales that evolved over different phases since independence.

Rationale for Public Enterprises

  • Socialistic Pattern of Society: Inspired by the Nehru-Mahalanobis model, PEs were seen as instruments for achieving a socialist society with
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English Proficiency Final Test 2 Answer Key

Final Test 2: Level 1

Vocabulary

Exercise 1

  • 1. Work out
  • 2. Give up
  • 3. Take off
  • 4. Take after
  • 5. Turn down
  • 6. Start up
  • 7. Set off

Exercise 2

  • 1. c
  • 2. a
  • 3. b
  • 4. b
  • 5. c
  • 6. a
  • 7. b
  • 8. a

Exercise 3

  • 1. Travel arrangements
  • 2. User-friendly
  • 3. Search party
  • 4. Price tag
  • 5. Road accident
  • 6. Guided tour

Exercise 4

  • 1. Unpredictable
  • 2. Inequality
  • 3. Disadvantage
  • 4. Impractical

Grammar

Exercise 1

  • 1. Which
  • 2. Began
  • 3. Survived
  • 4. Was set up
  • 5. Has worked
  • 6. Faces
  • 7. Have been passed
  • 8. Should be sent

Exercise 2

  • 1. Do … think
  • 2. Work
  • 3. Should have made
  • 4.
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Essential English Literature Questions and Answers

The Portrait of a Lady

17. The Evolving Bond with the Grandmother

Question: Describe the changing relationship between the author and his grandmother.

Answer: In childhood, the author and his grandmother were very close; she took care of him completely. When they moved to the city, their closeness reduced because he attended an English school and she could no longer accompany him. Later, when he went to university and stayed in a hostel, their relationship grew even more distant. However, the emotional

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Data Mining Fundamentals and KDD Process

1. Data Mining Definition and Applications

Data Mining is the process of automatically discovering meaningful patterns, trends, and relationships from large datasets using statistical, machine learning, and database techniques.

Applications:

  • Market Basket Analysis
  • Fraud Detection

(Other examples: customer segmentation, medical diagnosis, recommendation systems)


2. Knowledge Discovery in Databases (KDD)

KDD is the overall process of extracting useful knowledge from data. It involves several steps such as

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