Notes and Study material for Exams
Participatory Guarantee Scheme (PGS): Putting Farmers at the Helm of Organic Certification Introduction The global demand for organic products is steadily increasing, driven by growing consumer awareness of the environmental and health benefits associated with organic farming practices. This surge in demand has led to a parallel rise in organic certification, a process that ensures … Read more
Food Security Food security is a state in which all people, at all times, have physical, social, and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food to meet their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life. Food security is a complex issue with many causes and consequences. Some of the key … Read more
Alley Cropping: A Sustainable Approach to Agriculture Alley cropping, a form of agroforestry, is a sustainable agricultural practice that integrates trees or shrubs into crop production systems. This practice offers numerous benefits, including increased biodiversity, improved soil health, enhanced water management, and enhanced economic returns. This article delves into the intricacies of alley cropping, exploring … Read more
Re-imaging agriculture through the lens of Food Processing Industry The COVID-19 pandemic has accentuated the criticality of Food Security and food surplus management in the current policy space. To this end, policy steps in the agriculture sector in recent years have shifted their orientation from sustenance to Marketing. However, the sector is still exposed to … Read more
Futures Trading in Agricultural Commodities Introduction Futures trading is a type of financial derivative that allows traders to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price on a specified date in the future. Agricultural commodities are goods that are produced from plants or animals, such as wheat, corn, soybeans, and LivestockLivestock. Futures trading in … Read more
Crop Insurance Scheme CM Jan Awas Yojna Rajasthan Startup Policy Resurgent Rajasthan PARTNERSHIP Summit 2015 Bhamshah Health Insurance Scheme 2015 Rajasthan Micro, Small and Medium enterprises (MSMEs) Policy 2015 Smart City Programme-2015 AMRUT Mission- 2015 Rajasthan Mineral Policy-2015 Rajasthan Agro-Processing and Agri-Marketing Promotion Policy, 2015 Rajasthan Biotechnology Policy 2015 Rajasthan Amendment in Wind Power … Read more
WTO agreement on agriculture The Agreement on Agriculture is one of the key agreements within the WTO system. Its importance is reflected by its presence as the first Agreement annexed to the Marrakesh Agreement establishing the WTO. Market access Market access simply means the right which exporters have to access a foreign market. The WTO … Read more
The Green Revolution was initiated in the 1960’s to address the issue of Malnutrition in the developing world. The technology of the Green Revolution involved bio-engineered seeds that worked in Conjunction with chemical Fertilizers and heavy Irrigation to increase crop yields. Green Revolution was largely confined in wheat crop and in northern India such … Read more
Rajasthan : Planned Development Projections of Resources for Twelfth Five Year Plan:- The size of the Twelfth Five Year Plan is estimated at `1,96,992 crore. A comparison of approved Annual Plans of Eleventh Plan with projections of Twelfth Plan (at current prices) will reveal that the State has estimated contribution of State’s Own Funds at … Read more
Intercropping: A Symphony of Species for Sustainable Agriculture The world’s population is growing, and with it, the demand for food. Traditional monoculture farming, where a single crop dominates a field, struggles to meet this demand while facing challenges like soil degradation, pest outbreaks, and reliance on synthetic inputs. A promising alternative lies in intercropping, a … Read more