Livestocks of Rajasthan and Their Conservation- for RAS RTS Mains and Ras Rts Prelims exam

In the arid and semi-arid zone of Rajasthan animal rearing is the primary occupation and source of livelihood. Census of live stock states them to be 5.77 crore in number which accounts for 11.8% of Indian Animal Population. Rajasthan has largest number of goats, sheeps, camels and drought animals. Density and Distribution of Livestock in … Read more

Farming practices

Crop Science in India In India around 70% of the Population earns its livelihood from agriculture. It fulfills the basic need of human beings and animals. It is an important source of raw material for many Agro Based Industries. India’s geographical condition is unique for agriculture because it provides many favorable conditions. There are plain … Read more

Traffic: The Wildlife Trade Monitoring Network

Traffic: The Wildlife Trade Monitoring Network – A Vital Watchdog in the Fight Against Illegal Wildlife Trade The illegal wildlife trade is a multi-billion dollar industry, fueled by insatiable demand for exotic pets, traditional medicine ingredients, and luxury goods. This illicit trade poses a significant threat to biodiversity, driving countless species towards extinction and undermining … Read more

Land Resources Management

 Land Resources Management Land and water have been the basic Elements of life support system on our planet since the dawn of civilization. All great civilizations, flourished where these resources were available in plenty and they declined or perished with the depletion of these resources. In recent years, the land resource has been … Read more

Critically Endangered Birds

A Symphony of Silence: The Critically Endangered Birds Facing Extinction The world’s avian tapestry is woven with vibrant colors, melodious songs, and intricate dances. But this symphony of life is fading, with a growing chorus of silence replacing the once vibrant melodies. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, a global standard … Read more

Bio diversity and conservation

Biodiversity and conservation Biodiversity, or biological diversity, is the variety of all life forms.Sum total of all the variety of living organisms on earth constitute biodiversity. There are three Levels of Biodiversity:  Genetic diversity—the variety of genetic information contained in individual Plants, animals and micro-organisms  Species diversity—the variety of species  ecosystem diversity—the … Read more

Topological And Nontopological Conservation

 Topological & Non-Topological Conservation    Conservation – shape and structure of networks of interacting organisms in ecological systems In-situ conservation    Protect whole ecosystem at all levels to protect threatened species (save entire forest to save tiger)  Hot Spots – High endemism & high Species richness (in India – Western Ghats (Agasthyamalai hills, … Read more

Energy Efficiency

Energy Efficiency Energy efficiency, means using less energy to provide the same level of energy. It is therefore one method to reduce human greenhouse gas emissions.  For example if a house is insulated, less energy is used in heating and cooling to achieve a satisfactory temperature. Another example is installing fluorescent lights or skylights, instead … Read more