Notes and Study material for Exams
Diversified Farming Diversified farming is a type of agriculture that involves growing a variety of crops or raising a variety of LivestockLivestock. This type of farming is often used to reduce risk and increase profits. There are many benefits to diversified farming. One benefit is that it can help to reduce risk. When farmers grow … Read more
The Ujala Yojana, also known as the National LED (Light-Emitting Diode) program, is a transformative initiative by the Government of India that aims to revolutionize lighting in the country. Launched in 2015, the scheme promotes the widespread adoption of energy-efficient LED bulbs, contributing substantially to energy conservation and reducing household electricity bills. Key Components of … Read more
Surge Irrigation: A Modern Approach to Water Conservation and Crop Optimization In an era marked by increasing water scarcity and the urgent need for sustainable agricultural practices, optimizing water usage has become paramount. Surge irrigation, a relatively new and innovative irrigation technique, has emerged as a promising solution to address these challenges. This article delves … Read more
Forest- Types and Conservation of Forest and Forest Resources A forest is a complex ecosystem which is predominantly composed of trees, shrubs and is usually a closed canopy. Forests are storehouses of a large variety of life forms such as Plants, mammals, birds, insects and reptiles etc. Also the forests have abundant Microorganisms … Read more
Waste Water Management Water, food and energy securities are emerging as increasingly important and vital issues for India and the world. Most of the river basins in India and elsewhere are closing or closed and experiencing moderate to severe water shortages, brought on by the simultaneous effects of agricultural Growth, industrialization and Urbanization. … Read more
The Johannesburg Summit: A Turning Point for Sustainable Development? The Johannesburg Summit on Sustainable Development, officially known as the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD), took place in Johannesburg, South Africa, from August 26 to September 4, 2002. It was a landmark event, bringing together world leaders, government officials, civil society representatives, and business leaders … Read more
Alternative policy initiatives in agricultural Marketing More than three-fifths of India’s Population draws their livelihood from agriculture that adds just one-fifth to its GDP. There should be obvious serious concerns about efficient functioning of this sector both in terms of its output / productivity and its marketing. While output and productivity are supply … Read more
Introduction Power is one of the most critical components of Biodiversity. Coal is a fossil fuel that is formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals. Coal is used to generate electricity, power industrial processes, and heat homes and businesses. Coal is a non-renewable … Read more
National Action plans on Climate Change Climate Change is one of the most critical global challenges of our times. Recent events have emphatically demonstrated our growing vulnerability to climate change. Climate change impacts will range from affecting agriculture – further endangering Food Security – to sea-level rise and the accelerated erosion of coastal zones, increasing … Read more
Peasant, Women, Tribal and Workers Movements Peasant Movement: Peasant movements or agrarian struggles have taken place from pre-colonial days. The movements in the period between 1858 and 1914 tended to remain localised, disjointed and confined to particular grievances. Well-known are the Bengal revolt of 1859-62 against the indigo plantation system and the ‘Deccan riots’ of … Read more