Notes and Study material for Exams
Rajasthan Land Revenue Act, 1956 The assessment and collection of land revenue is governed under the Rajasthan Land Revenue Act, 1956 and the rules made thereunder. Land revenue mainly comprises of rent on land, lease rent, premium, conversion charges payable on use of agricultural land for other purpose, receipts from sales of Government land etc. … Read more
Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) Scheme: Revolutionizing India’s Land Records Introduction Land, the foundation of any nation’s economy, has long been a source of disputes and complexities in India. The lack of a standardized and comprehensive land records system has resulted in numerous challenges, including land grabbing, fraudulent transactions, and protracted legal battles. Recognizing … Read more
Since the grant of diwani for Bengal, Bihar and Orissa in 1765, the major concern of the East India Company’s administration in India was to collect as much revenue as possible. agriculture was the main basis of economy and the main Source Of Income and hence, although the nawabi administration was retained with Muhammad … Read more
Geology is one of the most attractive optional amongst the Indian Forest Aspirants particularly after the introduction of preliminary examination . Following are the links for complete geology optional prepared by me (I gave Ifos Interview in 2014) and my friend who secured a rank in IFoS 2013. You could comment for any doubt or … Read more
Management of land and water Resources LAND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN INDIA 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 … Read more
Fighting for Our Future: A Guide to Climate Change Organizations The climate crisis is a global emergency, demanding urgent action from individuals, governments, and organizations alike. While the task seems daunting, a vast network of dedicated organizations is working tirelessly to address this challenge. This article serves as a guide to some of the most … Read more
Land reforms Land reform is a broad term. It refers to an institutional measure directed towards altering the existing pattern of ownership, tenancy and management of land. It entails “a redistribution of the rights of ownership and/or use of land away from large landowners and in favour of cultivators with very limited or no landholdings.” … Read more
Land is a finite resource. Land availability is only about 20% of the earth’s surface. Land is crucial for all developmental activities, for natural Resources, ecosystem Services and for agriculture. Growing Population, growing needs and demands for Economic Development, clean water, food and other products from Natural Resources, as well as degradation of land … Read more
Evaporation and Condensation, and so governs the degree of stability of the atmosphere. 3. As relative humidity is directly associated with the temperature of the air, it affects the character and kinds of cloud formation and precipitation. Temperature is the degree of hotness or coldness of an object. We tend to observe … Read more
Grassland Grassland, area in which the vegetation is dominated by a nearly continuous cover of Grasses. Grasslands occur in environments conducive to the Growth of this plant cover but not to that of taller Plants, particularly trees and shrubs. The factors preventing establishment of such taller, woody vegetation are varied. Grasslands are one of the … Read more