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Major Agricultural Issues of Rajasthan are:- To achieve self-sufficiency in food production. To increase Agricultural production and income of farmers / farm labours. To promote sustainable use of Natural Resources such as Land and Water. To promote Soil Health Management and Integrated Nutrient Management. Promote Crop Diversification. Promote use of agricultural inputs based on … Read more
Act of 1991 To regulate development activity on India’s coastline The approach adopted by the first notification was to define the ‘High Tide Line’ and ‘Coastal Regulation Zone’ and thereafter specify the activities permitted and restricted in the vicinity of the CRZ This regulated zone was further divided into four categories (CRZ 1-4) as per permitted … Read more
Classification involves putting things into a class or group according to particular characteristics so it’s easier to make sense of them, whether you’re organizing your shoes, your stock portfolio, or a group of invertebrates. From all competitive examination classification is one of the most important topics, this pattern come with lot of questions minimum they … Read more
Zamindari System (19%) Bengal, Bihar, Banaras, division of NW provinces & northern Carinatic. 90 % of the revenue went to government & 10 % to Zamindar (British) Mahalwari System (30%) Major parts of NW provinces, Central provinces & Punjab. Responsibility of paying … Read more
Remote sensing refers to the measurement or acquisition of information about an object or phenomena from a distance without physical contact by using devices or sensors mounted on some platform. Remote sensors collect data by detecting the energy that is reflected from Earth. These sensors can be on satellites or mounted on aircraft. Remote sensors can … Read more
Biodiversity Improved human health and well-being What are the challenges of land resources management? Land resources management faces a number of challenges, including: Population Growth Climate Change Overuse of resources Pollution Conflict over land use What are some examples of land resources management practices? Some examples of land resources management practices include: Land … Read more
SEED Industry India is the fifth largest seed market across the globe. It is expected to grow at more than 15% during 2017–2022, and can reach a value of more than US$ 7 Billion by 2022. The seed market is majorly contributed by non-vegetable seeds such as corn, Cotton, paddy, wheat, sorghum, sunflower and Millets. … Read more
The Abolition of the Intermediaries: A Revolution in Land Ownership and Social Justice The Zamindari system, a legacy of British colonial rule in India, was a complex and exploitative land tenure system that dominated the agrarian landscape for centuries. It created a class of absentee landlords, known as Zamindars, who held vast tracts of land … Read more
The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes: A Beacon of Hope or a Fading Light? The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST), established in 1970, stands as a constitutional body tasked with safeguarding the rights and promoting the welfare of Scheduled Tribes (STs) in India. Its mandate encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, from monitoring the … Read more
Peasant, Women, Tribal and Workers Movements Peasant Movement: Peasant movements or agrarian struggles have taken place from pre-colonial days. The movements in the period between 1858 and 1914 tended to remain localised, disjointed and confined to particular grievances. Well-known are the Bengal revolt of 1859-62 against the indigo plantation system and the ‘Deccan riots’ of … Read more