Notes and Study material for Exams
What is a Geographical Indication? A geographical indication (GI) is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin. GIs are protected by law in many countries around the world. Why are Geographical Indications important? GIs are important for a number … Read more
Preserving Nature’s Tapestry: A Deep Dive into Conservation Reserves and Community Reserves The Earth’s biodiversity is a precious resource, a complex tapestry woven from countless species and ecosystems. However, this intricate web is under increasing pressure from human activities, leading to habitat loss, species extinction, and a decline in ecosystem services. To address this crisis, … Read more
Advance INFRASTRUCTURE-in-rural-areas/”>Infrastructure in Rural Areas Good quality infrastructure is critical to sustainable Growth, especially for rural areas. As over 60 per cent of the Population lives in rural areas, with low levels of per capital income, there is need to impart greater attention in improving rural infrastructure. Currently the rural infrastructure is inadequate … Read more
BT Brinjal In 2006, Maharashtra Hybird Seeds Company submitted biosafety and efficacy data to the GEAC and applied for permission to conduct large-scale trials At the same time SC imposed a ban on the on-going field trials An expert committee was constituted by GEAC to look into the concerns raised by several civil Society actors … Read more
SERICULTURE IN INDIA Production Silkworm larvae are fed on mulberry leaves and after the fourth molt, they climb a twig placed near them and spin their silken cocoons. The silk is a continuous-filament fibre consisting of fibroin protein, secreted from two salivary glands in the head of each larva, and a gum called sericin, which … Read more
The Planning Commission was a body of the Government of India that was responsible for formulating India’s Five-Year Plans. It was set up in 1950 and abolished in 2014. The Planning Commission was headed by the Prime Minister of India and had a number of members, including representatives from the central government, state governments, and … Read more
The Shifting Sands of Society: A Deep Dive into Social Change Social change, a constant and dynamic force shaping the fabric of human civilization, is a multifaceted phenomenon that encompasses a wide range of transformations in societal structures, beliefs, values, and behaviors. It is a process that can be gradual, incremental, or abrupt, driven by … Read more
Citizenship The need to promote a world community of scientifically and technologically literate citizens was regarded as urgent by the World Conference on Education for All held in Jomtien in 1990. The UNESCO Project 2000+, committed to developing appropriate structures and activities to foster scientific and technological literacy for all, in all the … Read more
Union Judiciary : The Supreme Court ; its role and powers The Supreme Court is the highest court of The Indian Republic. Judiciary, the third organ of the government, has an important role to play in the governance. It settles the disputes, interprets laws, protects Fundamental Rights and acts as guardian of the Constitution. India … Read more
Major crops, holdings and Cropping patterns, Social and physical environmental impact on production and distribution of crops in Madhya Pradesh Major crops Kharif Crops The total area under Kharif crops in the state is 104 lakh ha. Among Kharif crops, soybean has been sown on over 58 lakh ha, against the target of 56.50 lakh … Read more