Notes and Study material for Exams
Iron and Steel Industry: Pig Iron Pig iron is the intermediate product of smelting of iron Ore with a high-carbon fuel such as coke and charcoal and is the basic raw material in Foundry and Casting Industry for the manufacture of various types of castings required for engineering sector. Pig iron usually has … Read more
Services SECTOR Introduction The services sector continued to be the key driver of India’s economic Growth contributing almost 72.5% of gross value added growth in 2017-18 while providing EMPLOYMENT to around 30% of Population (ILO estimates, 2016). The government has initiated many reforms to boost the sector which is expected to grow at 8.3% in … Read more
Science & TechnologyFor Notes Click on the topics – Basics of Everyday Science. –Space Technology including Satellites. – Defence Technology. – Nanotechnology. – Human body, Food and Nutrition, Health care. – Environmental and Ecological Changes and its Impacts. – Biotechnology and Genetic engineering. – agriculture,
Food Processing industries in India Food processing is the transformation of raw agricultural products into finished goods for human consumption. It is a major IndustryIndustry in India, accounting for 14% of the country’s manufacturing output. The food processing Industry is highly fragmented, with a large number of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The industry is … Read more
Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure: A Catalyst for Sustainable Food Systems Introduction The global food system faces significant challenges, including food waste, food insecurity, and environmental degradation. A key factor contributing to these issues is the lack of robust and integrated cold chain and value addition infrastructure. This infrastructure plays a crucial role … Read more
NIRVIK Scheme: Boosting India’s Export Competitiveness India, with its vast population, diverse economy, and burgeoning manufacturing sector, has the potential to be a global export powerhouse. However, several challenges hinder its full potential, including complex export procedures, limited access to finance, and inadequate infrastructure. To address these issues and enhance India’s export competitiveness, the government … Read more
Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme: Spearheading India’s Manufacturing Revolution Introduction India, with its burgeoning population and rapidly growing economy, is poised to become a global manufacturing powerhouse. To achieve this ambitious goal, the government has launched several initiatives, one of the most prominent being the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme. This scheme, launched in 2020, … Read more
Classification Based on Economic Importance The classification of economic activities is a complex and ever-changing process. The way in which economic activities are classified can have a significant impact on the way in which economic data is collected, analyzed, and reported. There are a number of different ways in which economic activities can be classified. … Read more
Mega Food Parks: A Catalyst for Growth in India’s Agricultural Sector India, with its vast agricultural land and diverse agro-climatic zones, holds immense potential for food production and processing. However, the sector faces numerous challenges, including fragmented landholdings, inefficient supply chains, and limited access to modern technology. To address these issues and unlock the full … Read more