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Urban Indian economy after 1858 During this period, the Indian economy essentially remained stagnant, growing at the same rate (1.2%) as the Population. India also experienced deindustrialization during this period. Compared to the Mughal era, India during the British colonial era had a lower per-capita income, a large decline in the Secondary Sector, and lower … Read more
Horticulture-development/”>Special Promotional Programme For Horticulture Development Definition of Horticulture: Horticulture may be broadly defined as the Science and art of growing fruits, vegetables and flowers and crops like spices condiments and other Plantation Crops. It is a science of cultivation of Garden Plants. The word Horticulture in derived from the Latin word Hortus meaning enclosure … Read more
Potential of solar energy in India India is one of the most promising countries for solar energy development. The country has a huge solar potential, with an estimated 5,000 trillion kWh of solar energy available per year. This is more than enough to meet the country’s current energy needs. In recent years, India has made … Read more
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 greatest of God’s gifts. It is the mother of civilization, of Arts and of Sciences. Technology continues to … Read more
Securing the Roof of the World: A Deep Dive into the Secure Himalaya Project The Himalayas, a majestic mountain range spanning across eight countries, are not only a breathtaking natural wonder but also a vital ecosystem for millions of people. However, this fragile environment faces increasing threats from climate change, unsustainable development, and human activities. … Read more
The components of the ecosystem is categorised into abiotic of non-living and biotic of living components. Both the components of ecosystem and Environment are same. Abiotic Components the inorganic and non-living parts of the world. consists of Soil, water, air, and Light energy etc. involves a ,large number of chemicals like Oxygen, nitrogen-, … Read more
The Tropopause: A Boundary in the Sky The Earth’s atmosphere is a complex and dynamic system, divided into distinct layers based on temperature profiles. One of the most significant boundaries within this system is the tropopause, a transition zone separating the turbulent troposphere from the relatively stable stratosphere. This seemingly invisible line plays a crucial … Read more
Alternative Energy sources RENEWABLE ENERGY Nuclear Power Reduce the carbon intensity of fossil fuels Energy Efficiency and conservation Transport and urban planning Building design Reforestation and avoid deforestation Eliminating waste methane Geoengineering Greenhouse gas remediation
The Solar Charkha Mission: Weaving a Sustainable Future The Solar Charkha Mission, a brainchild of the Indian government, aims to revolutionize the textile industry by integrating solar energy with traditional spinning techniques. This ambitious project, launched in 2014, envisions a future where rural India thrives on sustainable, decentralized production, empowering artisans and fostering economic growth. … Read more
v ORIGIN ü The Department of agriculture has been created mainly to provide Agricultural Extension Services to farmers and to transfer the latest technical knowledge to the farming community, introduction of high yielding varieties, laying demonstrations, imparting training to farmers to improve skills & knowledge to boost up the agricultural Production and productivity. ü The other objectives of … Read more