Municipal Governance and Local Administration Facts

Local Self-Government and Municipal Administration Details

British Efforts for Local Self-Government Establishment

The British government initiated several attempts to establish local self-government in India during the colonial era. Key efforts include:

  • Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms (1919): Introduced limited power devolution to provincial governments and established the concept of dyarchy (shared responsibilities) at the provincial level.
  • Government of India Act 1935: Further expanded the scope of self-
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Constitutional Protection of Rights: Amparo and Equality Principles

Judicial Protection of Fundamental Rights (Amparo)

Article 53.2 of the Constitution provides that the rights included in Articles 14 to 30 shall be protected by a special summary procedure known as judicial protection (Amparo).

This procedure was initially regulated by Law 62/1978 (prior to the Constitution), which has since been repealed. Currently, judicial protection is regulated under several specific laws depending on the jurisdiction:

  • Administrative Litigation: Law 29/1998 (LJCA).
  • Civil Jurisdiction:
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Early Greek Philosophy: From Myth to Socrates’ Reason

The Dawn of Western Philosophy

Before the rise of philosophical thought, the Greek mythical way of thinking dominated. Across the world, stories were invented to explain key events and phenomena.

The Milesians: Early Scientists

The Milesians, often considered the first European scientists, began to set aside divine explanations. They sought rational answers to questions about the nature of things, striving to increase wisdom.

Key Pre-Socratic Thinkers

  • Heraclitus: Stressed the concept of constant change
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Understanding Attachment Theories and Their Impact on Relationships

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Attachment Theories

Bowlby’s Monotropic Theory suggests that attachment is innate and pre-programmed for human survival. Humans are born with the need to attach to their offspring. This need to form one main attachment is known as monotropy.

Ainsworth’s Strange Situation is a laboratory observation designed to measure the quality of attachment and differences in attachment styles in infants. Devised in 1970,

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Spider-Man Review, Past Tense Practice, and Holiday Traditions

Spider-Man: No Way Home Film Review

I recently watched Spider-Man: No Way Home. It is an action and science fiction movie. The main characters are Peter Parker, Doctor Strange, and MJ. The plot centers on Peter asking Doctor Strange for help, but the spell goes wrong, causing villains from other universes to arrive. Peter fights to save the multiverse and protect his friends. I liked the movie because it was exciting and emotional. The action scenes were amazing, and the ending was very touching.

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Digital Marketing Core Concepts: From Web 1.0 to Modern KPIs

The Digital Economy and Web Evolution

Characteristics of the Digital Economy

The digital economy is characterized by the complete digitization of the value chain.

The Concept of Datification

Datification is the generation of data from all digital activities.

The Driver of New Value Ecosystems

Consumers drive the creation of new value ecosystems in the digital economy.

Defining Web 1.0

Web 1.0 is defined by static and one-way communication websites.

Defining Web 2.0

Web 2.0 is defined by two-way communication

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Victorian Literature (1832–1900): Authors, Genres, and Social Impact

The Victorian Age (1832–1900): Literature and Context

The Industrial Revolution of the nineteenth century caused great changes in Britain. When Queen Victoria ascended the throne in 1837, many social problems existed. While the working classes remained very poor, the middle and upper classes grew rich and comfortable.

Many writers used their work to expose the problems hidden behind the facade of a successful society.

Victorian Prose: The Novel in the 19th Century

Victorian novels mainly developed

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Economic Challenges: Corruption, Informality, and Pay Gaps

Corruption and Economic Performance

Potential Economic Benefits of Corruption

Some studies suggest that corruption may, in certain contexts, be beneficial for the economy. A positive correlation between corruption and economic growth has been observed in some Asian countries, with potential explanations including:

  • When bureaucrats lack sufficient information or competence for decision-making, corruption can facilitate a competitive sale process.
  • Corruption of capital has sometimes led to the creation
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System Analysis and Design (SAD) Core Concepts and SDLC Phases

System Definition and Characteristics

A system is a set of interrelated components working together toward a common goal by accepting inputs and producing outputs in an organized transformation process. In computing, a system typically refers to a collection of hardware and software designed to process data into useful information. The key characteristics of a system include:

  • Organization: Every system has a structure and components arranged logically.
  • Interaction: All parts of a system interact and
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Java EE Concepts: Interceptors, Hibernate, JPA, and Servlets

EJB Interceptors Explained

An interceptor is a class or method that intercepts EJB method calls or lifecycle events. It is used for common tasks like logging, security, transactions, and auditing. It helps avoid duplicate code and keeps business logic separate from system logic. Interceptors can be defined as a separate class or inside the bean. They use annotations to define behavior.

@AroundInvoke is used for method interception, while @PostConstruct and @PreDestroy are used for lifecycle interception.

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