United Nations: History, Structure, and Goals
The United Nations: Origins and Evolution
Initially, there was the League of Nations, founded around 1920. It was one of the principal factors in the ending of World War I, and its primary mission was to preserve peace. Following this, the Atlantic Charter was created in 1941 on board a ship navigating somewhere in the Atlantic. It was signed by Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill. This charter outlined a series of principles that initiated the UN Charter, established in 1945 after World War
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Psychomotor Structure: An Overview
Psychomotor Structure refers to the way in which different parts of a system are arranged and interconnected, making sense only within the whole. It’s a comprehensive concept where no single subject is isolated. It establishes an interaction between knowledge, emotions, the body, and movement. This interaction is crucial for personal development and the ability to express oneself and interact with the world.
Key Concepts
- Psychomotor: Relates to the connection between
Hermeneutics and Historical Interpretation: A Comprehensive Analysis
Hermeneutics and Historical Interpretation
This document outlines key aspects of hermeneutic interpretation within a historical context.
Hermeneutic Interpretation in Context
Includes pre-understanding the purpose and justification of the hermeneutic method.
The Historical Approach to Text and Author
Locate historical context of the text and information about the author.
Applying the Hermeneutic Circle
Understanding the whole through its parts, and the parts through the whole.
Questions of Interpretation
Understanding India’s Core Constitutional Values
Constitutional Values of India
Short Notes on Key Concepts
a. Sovereignty
Sovereignty refers to the supreme and absolute authority of a state to govern itself without any external interference. In a sovereign state, the government has the ultimate power to make laws, enforce them, and administer justice within its territory.
Key Points:
- Internal Sovereignty: Control over the affairs within its borders, including legislation, execution, and adjudication.
- External Sovereignty: Independence from external
Quirk, Kachru, and the Circles of World English
Quirk and Kachru
The problem of Standard English and its indigenized varieties has been a central concern for two prominent scholars who represent two contrasting attitudes: R. Quirk, ‘Champion of Standard (native) English,’ and Braj Kachru, ‘Champion of non-native Englishes.’ For Quirk, a common standard of use is warranted in all contexts of English language use. R. Quirk founded the Survey of English Usage and drew on the descriptions of educated British English, which he presented in
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The Cobden-Chevalier Treaty: A Cornerstone of Free Trade
What was the Cobden-Chevalier Treaty?
- The treaty stipulated that Britain would eliminate all tariffs on imports of French goods, with the exception of wine and brandy. The British considered these luxury goods, allowing Britain to retain a small tax for revenue purposes. This was also influenced by Britain’s traditional economic ties with Portugal, a wine producer, ensuring Portugal maintained priority in the UK market.
- France, in turn, lifted