Globalisation

Cards (8)

  • Globalisation is the process by which the world is increasingly
    interconnected through trade and cultural links. Essentially, the world is
    becoming a smaller place. Globalisation has increased the production of
    goods and services, and the biggest companies are no longer national firms
    but multinational corporations, e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Intel, Apple and
    McDonald'
  • how has globalisation helped the development of India : India is growing
    rapidly as a result of globalisation. The city Bangalore/ Silicon Valley of India
    has IT healthcare and biotech industries. Bangalore's population has
    doubled to over 11 million demonstrating its development as it's a centre for
    intelligent English-speaking business people who have effectively marketed
    their innovations globally.
    Intosys is an Indian company that serves in over 50 countries having a
    strong presence here.
  • How globalisation has hinder the development of India: India score is poor on
    the human index, which one in five living below the poverty line. Many rely
    solely on farming and they don't benefit from globalisation, poor people
    often experience short and unhealthy lives, the impoverished often get paid
    low wages only the highly educated secure MNC jobs in cities like Mumbai.
  • Social Benefits of Tourism
    Social connections, community development, and community
    empowerment
  • Economic Benefits of Tourism
    Generates income, employment opportunities, infrastructure development,
    and tax revenue
  • Social Benefits of Tourism
    Fosters social connections, supports community development, and
    promotes social cohesion
  • Environmental Challenges in Tourism
    Over-tourism, waste management, and climate change
  • Increased tourism can spoil the environment as the high-rise apartment
    blocks built for tourists do not fit in with the beach environment. In Spain
    some of these apartment blocks were built without planning permission and
    have been demolished as they cause visual pollution and spoil the
    spectacular coastal scenery.