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Quadruple Cropping: Maximizing Yield and Sustainability in a Changing World The global population is projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, placing immense pressure on food production systems. Meeting this demand while ensuring food security and environmental sustainability requires innovative agricultural practices. One such practice, gaining increasing attention, is quadruple cropping, a system that involves … Read more
Concept of Biotechnology The term ‘Biotechnology’ may Sound futuristic, but it is nearly as old as civilization itself. We have begun growing crops and raising animals 10,000 years ago to provide a stable supply of food and clothing. We have been using the biological processes of Microorganisms for 6,000 years to make useful food products … Read more
Relay Intercropping: A Symphony of Growth for Sustainable Agriculture The world’s population is growing, and with it, the demand for food. Traditional monoculture farming practices, while efficient in the short term, are facing increasing pressure to meet this demand sustainably. Enter relay intercropping, a promising agricultural technique that offers a harmonious blend of ecological benefits … Read more
The Green Revolution was a period of agricultural development that began in the mid-20th century and focused on increasing crop yields through the use of new technologies, such as high-yield varieties of crops, fertilizers, and pesticides. The Green Revolution was a major success, and it helped to increase food production around the world. However, it … Read more
Tax incidence: Tax incidence is the entity on whom tax is imposed. It is the distribution of the overall tax burden between sellers and buyers in an economy. Tax burden: It is the total amount of tax paid by a particular group of people, an Industry etc especially as compared to what other … Read more
Role of agriculture in Indian Economic Development-interrelationship between agriculture, Industry and service sectors Role Of Agriculture In Indian Economic Development Contribution to NATIONAL INCOME From the very beginning, agriculture is contributing a major portion to our national income. In 1950-51, agriculture and allied activities contributed about 59 per cent of the total national income. Although … Read more
Five years plan and INFRASTRUCTURE in the state favour investments in the IT/ITeS, Biotechnology, engineering, electronics, automotive, textiles, agri and food-processing sectors. Between 2011-12 and 2017-18, the GSDP of the state grew at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 13.11 per cent to reach Rs12.69 trillion (US$ 196.88 billion) and the net state domestic … Read more
It is often believed that the colonial administration encouraged the commercialization of agriculture that improved the position of peasants in many areas of the Indian colony. From the 1860s onwards, the nature of agricultural production was determined by the demands of the overseas markets for Indian primary products. The items exported in the first half … Read more
Rajasthan : Monsoon and Rainfall Rainfall in large parts of the State is not only inadequate but also varies sharply from year to year and place to place. The Average rainfall of Rajasthan is 564.89 mm (1960 to 2009) compared to the all-India average of 1,100mm and a significant variation is seen across different regions. … Read more
ASPIRE: A Scheme for Promotion of Innovation, Rural Industry, and Entrepreneurship Introduction The development of rural areas is crucial for the overall economic and social progress of any nation. Rural areas often face challenges such as limited access to resources, infrastructure, and opportunities, leading to economic stagnation and migration to urban centers. To address these … Read more