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Objects having characteristics of cellular organization, Growth, Reproduction, ability to sense Environment and give response are living organisms. There are some important features of living organisms: It should grow, which means its structure changes as time goes by in an advantageous manner. It should show adaptation to the environment. It should maintain some balanced … Read more
The Green Revolution: A Double-Edged Sword of Food Security and Environmental Impact The Green Revolution, a period of rapid agricultural intensification from the mid-20th century, dramatically transformed global food production. This period saw the introduction of high-yielding crop varieties, synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and irrigation technologies, leading to a significant increase in agricultural output and a … Read more
Administration for Welfare In early times, social welfare functions were performed by a few individuals or groups of individuals motivated by compassion and concern for the poor, the needy and the destitute. These people were laymen, embodied with the qualities of humanism and selfless service to the community. But in modern times, most of the … Read more
Small Farmers Agri-Business Consortium (SFAC): Empowering India’s Small Farmers Introduction India, a land of diverse landscapes and rich agricultural heritage, is home to a vast population of small farmers who play a crucial role in the nation’s food security. However, these farmers often face numerous challenges, including limited access to markets, technology, finance, and information, … Read more
Availability of Skilled Human Resources in India Skilling the youth is the new buzzword in the government, and all the experts agree that it clearly needs a more skilled approach to implement what has been drawn up in a policy paper. It was roughly a year ago the government rejigged the UPA’s Skill India policy … Read more
Swaminathan commission for agriculture Development The National Commission on Farmers (NCF) was constituted on November 18, 2004 under the chairmanship of Professor M.S. Swaminathan. The Terms of Reference reflected the priorities listed in the Common Minimum Programme. The NCF submitted four reports in December 2004, August 2005, December 2005 and April 2006 respectively. The fifth … Read more
The following are subtopics of financial sector reforms: Banking sector reforms Insurance sector reforms Non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) reforms Payments and settlement systems reforms Financial literacy and inclusion reforms Regulatory reforms Supervisory reforms Corporate governance reforms Anti-MoneyMoney laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) reforms Financial stability reforms Financial InfrastructureInfrastructure reforms Financial technology (FinTech) … Read more
Pyrolysis/Gasification Pyrolysis and gasification are two thermochemical conversion processes that are used to convert organic materials into a variety of products, including fuels, chemicals, and biochar. Pyrolysis is a thermal decomposition process that occurs in the absence of oxygen, while gasification is a partial oxidation process that occurs in the presence of a limited amount … Read more
Harnessing the Sun: A Deep Dive into India’s Solar Loan Programs India, a nation blessed with abundant sunshine, is actively pursuing a path towards a sustainable future. Solar energy, a clean and renewable source, plays a pivotal role in this journey. To accelerate the adoption of solar technology, the Indian government has implemented various financial … Read more
India’s Foreign Policy is fundamentally based on the principles of peaceful co-existence, friendship and co-operation among all the countries of the world irrespective of their political systems. The foreign policy is aimed at promoting international peace and security and maintaining good and friendly relations with all the countries of the world. India, which was a … Read more