Notes and Study material for Exams
The Backbone of India’s Food Security: A Deep Dive into Kharif Crops India, a land of diverse climates and fertile soils, is home to a vast agricultural sector that plays a crucial role in its economy and food security. The country’s agricultural landscape is divided into two major cropping seasons: Kharif and Rabi. While Rabi … Read more
IMPACT OF NEW ECONOMIC POLICY India’s post-independence development strategy showed all the signs of stagnation, but the economy started showing the sign of recovery in the early nineties when the government adopted the new economic model known as INFRASTRUCTURE, into a modern developed economy. New Economic Policy 1991 India opened up the economy in the … Read more
Co-operative movement in Gujarat and its impact on Socio-economic aspects of life Dairy co-operative movement in Gujarat The dairy co-operative movement in Gujarat is a success story by itself. The cooperative movement in Gujarat started with a modest attempt to organize 20 villages in Kheda district of Gujarat to collectively produce and supply milk to … Read more
Loam Soil: The Goldilocks of Soil Textures Soil, the foundation of life on Earth, is a complex and dynamic system. Its composition, structure, and properties play a crucial role in supporting plant growth, regulating water cycles, and maintaining biodiversity. Among the diverse soil textures, loam stands out as a versatile and desirable medium for agriculture, … Read more
INFRASTRUCTURE and protection of forests and wildlife. Under this scheme 1.74 lakh claims with an extent of 10.26 lakh acres are received. Of which 1.63 lakh claims with an extent of 9.81 lakh acres are surveyed. Remaining are under progress. Plantation Activities: Eucalyptus Plantations: The APFDC has been raising Eucalyptus Clonal … Read more
National Agricultural Research System India has built up a fairly advanced agricultural research system. The Indian NARS is one of the largest systems in the world. The effective functioning of this system, in close association with Education and extension systems, has greatly contributed to the rapid Growth of agriculture after independence. After independence, the research … Read more
The Complexities of Laterization: A Deep Dive into Soil Formation and its Impacts Laterization is a fascinating and complex process that shapes the Earth’s surface, influencing soil formation, nutrient cycling, and even the evolution of ecosystems. This article delves into the intricate mechanisms of laterization, exploring its causes, consequences, and the diverse landscapes it creates. … Read more
Andhra Pradesh Planned development Planned development in Andhra Pradesh: As Andhra Pradesh is a new state, it requires to rebuilt its capital and initiate many new projects. This should be very well planned for maximum and foremost benefits. To advance interest in the Information Technology (IT)/Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES)/Electronic Hardware Manufacturing (EHM) units, the … Read more
Social Welfare Programmes of India Social Welfare sector is responsible for the welfare, rehabilitation and development of the Persons with Disabilities, the Social Deviants, and the Other Disadvantaged who require special attention of the State because of the disabilities and vulnerabilities they suffer from. While there is no information about the size of the Population … Read more
