Notes and Study material for Exams
Mesolithic Period- Food producers The period of the earth’s history called the Stone Age was filled with remarkable achievements, made by early humans who roamed the globe following large animals around for food and for clothing. These early nomadic humans called hunter-gatherers needed tools and weapons that would be strong enough to take down animals … Read more
Drip Irrigation Drip irrigation is a method of irrigation that delivers water directly to the root zone of plants, either above or below the ground. It is a more efficient way to water plants than traditional methods, such as flood irrigation, because it minimizes water loss due to EvaporationEvaporation and runoff. Drip irrigation can also … Read more
National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS) The National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS) was introduced from 1999-2000 replacing the erstwhile Comprehensive Crop Insurance Scheme (CCIS). The main objective of the scheme is to protect the farmers against crop losses suffered on account of natural calamities such as drought, flood, hailstorm, cyclone, fire pests and diseases. The new … Read more
PM-KISAN: A Lifeline for India’s Farmers Introduction India, a nation heavily reliant on agriculture, faces a multitude of challenges in sustaining its vast farming community. From fluctuating market prices to unpredictable weather patterns, the lives of Indian farmers are often fraught with uncertainty. Recognizing the need for a robust support system, the Indian government launched … Read more
The Persistent Problems of Indian Agriculture: A Deep Dive into Challenges and Solutions India, a land of diverse landscapes and rich agricultural heritage, faces a multitude of challenges in its agricultural sector. While the country has achieved significant strides in food production, ensuring food security for its vast population remains a complex and multifaceted issue. … Read more
Agro-ECOLOGY and its relevance to man The term Agroecology can be used in multiple ways, as a science, as a movement and as a practice. Broadly stated, it is the study of the role of agriculture in the world. Agroecology provides an interdisciplinary framework with which to study the activity of agriculture. In this framework, … Read more
Sectoral Composition With Respect To Contribution To Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and EMPLOYMENT Historically, India has classified and tracked its economy and GDP in three sectors: agriculture, Industry and Services. Agriculture includes crops, INFRASTRUCTURE operations, Education, Health care, Banking and insurance, and many other economic activities. Agriculture India ranks second worldwide in farm output. Agriculture … Read more
Blind Tillage: A Modern Approach to Soil Health and Sustainable Agriculture Introduction The quest for sustainable agricultural practices has led to a renewed focus on soil health. Traditional tillage methods, while effective in preparing seedbeds, often come with detrimental consequences for soil structure, organic matter content, and biodiversity. Blind tillage, a relatively new approach to … Read more
Importance of Science & Technology as an engine for national development- Industrial development & Urbanization Professor Freeman J. Dyson, of Institute of Advanced Studies, Princeton, in his book “Infinite in all Directions,” had this to say about Technology: “Technology is a gift of God. After the gift of Life, it is perhaps the … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> (IDA) The (IDA) is an international financial institution which offers concessional loans and grants to the world's poorest developing countries. The IDA is a member of the World Bank Group and is headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States. It was established in 1960 to complement the … Read more