Notes and Study material for Exams
The Rise and Fall of Sole Cropping: A Critical Examination of its Impact on Agriculture and the Environment Introduction Sole cropping, the practice of growing a single crop species on a given piece of land, has been a dominant agricultural practice for centuries. It has been instrumental in feeding a growing global population and driving … Read more
Dairy and Animal Husbandry with special reference to Rajasthan What is Animal Husbandry Animal Husbandry is a branch of agriculture, which comprises of controlled cultivation, management, up keeping and production of domestic animals (like cattles, horses, sheeps etc.) which includes improvement in the qualities considered desirable by humans by means of breeding, genetics, behavior and … Read more
Piggery Pig farming is the raising and breeding of domestic pigs as Livestock, and is a branch of Animal Husbandry. Pigs are farmed principally for food (e.g. pork, bacon, gammon) or sometimes skinned. Breeds of pigs The indigenous pig has been the basis used for pig production for a long period of time. … Read more
The Zero-Hour Economy: A Precarious Balancing Act The world of work is changing rapidly, driven by technological advancements, globalization, and a growing demand for flexibility. One of the most prominent shifts is the rise of the “zero-hour contract,” a flexible employment arrangement that has become a defining feature of the modern economy. This article delves … Read more