Notes and Study material for Exams
The Urban Services Environmental Rating System (USERS): A Framework for Sustainable Urban Development The rapid urbanization of the 21st century presents a complex challenge: how to create thriving, equitable, and environmentally sustainable cities. While cities are engines of economic growth and innovation, they also contribute significantly to environmental degradation, resource depletion, and social inequality. To … Read more
Supplementary Grants: A Lifeline for Research and Innovation The pursuit of knowledge and innovation is a constant endeavor, fueled by the tireless efforts of researchers across diverse fields. However, the financial landscape of research can be unpredictable, often leaving projects underfunded or facing unforeseen challenges. In such situations, supplementary grants emerge as a vital lifeline, … Read more
Concept of Organic Farming, seed certification Organic farming is an alternative agricultural system which originated early in the 20th century in reaction to rapidly changing Farming practices. Organic farming continues to be developed by various organic agriculture organizations today. It relies on Fertilizers of organic origin such as Compost Manure, green manure, and Bone Meal … Read more
Biotechnology through Genetic engineering has made Food Crops more resistant to disease, but the mere act of modification of the naturally selected food crops may actually disturb the delicate balance of Fermentation (C) Tissue Culture (D) Cloning Which of the following is an example of a genetically modified organism? (A) A tomato that is resistant … Read more
Social policy and social development Social policy Social policies may be thought of as clusters of rules or as institutionalized guiding principles maintaining a social order. These rules and principles evolved throughout the history of human groups. They reflect choices and decisions made by successive generations striving to satisfy basic biological and emerging … Read more
Division of Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) The division of the PSEs of the existing state of Andhra Pradesh will be done according to the location of production facilities With the exception of a few PSEs, the headquarters of most of them are located in Hyderabad. However, it is the location of the … Read more
KUSUM: Energizing Agriculture with Solar Power The Indian agricultural sector, a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, faces a multitude of challenges. These include dependence on fossil fuels for irrigation, fluctuating electricity prices, and limited access to reliable power supply, particularly in rural areas. Recognizing the need for a sustainable and cost-effective solution, the Indian government … Read more
Horticulture University shall be established in the successor State of Telangana. 5. The Government of India shall establish the National Institute of Disaster Management in the successor State of Andhra Pradesh. , Infrastructure development is the process of building and maintaining the physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for … Read more
Celebrating Life: The International Year of Biodiversity and the Urgent Need for Action The year 2020 marked the International Year of Biodiversity, a global celebration and call to action aimed at raising awareness about the importance of biodiversity and the urgent need to protect it. This year served as a crucial reminder of the interconnectedness … Read more
The thrust of the Scientific Policy Resolution, 1958 was on capacity-building in advancement of science as the foundation for making a strong nation, which had just freed itself from the shackles of colonial domination . The focus of the Technology Policy Statement, 1983 was attainment of technological self-reliance and building of national strength by reducing … Read more