Notes and Study material for Exams
Green GDP Green Gross Domestic Product also known as Green GDP, accounts for the environmental consequences of a country’s traditional GDP. It acts as an index of the Growth of economy with the environmental implications of that growth which is related to a country’s conventional GDP. Green GDP tells us the
Land Resources: In terms of area India ranks seventh in the world with a total area of 32, 87.263 sq. km. (32.87 crore hectare). It accounts for 2.42% of total area of the world. In absolute terms India is really a big country. However, land man ratio is not favourable because of the huge Population … Read more
Seed is the true carrier of technology. In India, three sets of institutions produce seeds:research institutions and agricultural universities; public sector seed producing corporations; andprivate sector firms including multinationals. The last decade has seen two main developmentsin seed market. One, production of quality seed has risen at a rapid rate after 2005-06. And two,public sector … Read more
Financial Inclusion or inclusive financing is the delivery of financial Services at affordable costs to sections of disadvantaged and low-income segments of Society, in contrast to financial exclusion where those services are not available or affordable. Government of India has launched an innovative scheme of Jan Dhan Yojna for Financial Inclusion to provide the financial … Read more
Eco-System-An ecosystem is defined as a structural and functional unit of Biosphere consisting of community of living beings and the physical Environment, both interacting and exchanging materials between them. It includes Plants, trees, animals, fish, birds, micro-organisms, water, Soil, and people. When an ecosystem is healthy (i.e. sustainable) it means that all the Elements live … Read more
Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP): Safeguarding India’s Aging Dams India’s vast network of dams, crucial for irrigation, hydropower generation, and flood control, is facing a critical challenge: aging infrastructure. As these structures age, their structural integrity deteriorates, posing significant risks to public safety, water security, and economic stability. Recognizing this pressing issue, the Government … Read more
Agricultural Marketing: A Vital Link Between Farm and Fork The journey of food, from the farm to the consumer’s table, is a complex and intricate process. At the heart of this journey lies agricultural marketing, a crucial element that bridges the gap between producers and consumers, ensuring the efficient flow of food and agricultural products. … Read more
Techniques of Irrigation and Soil conservations and soil Health cards Techniques of irrigation Surface Irrigation In this method water flows and spreads over the surface of the land. Varied quantities of water are allowed on the fields at different times. Hence, flow of water under surface irrigation comes under unsteady flow. As a result it … Read more
Impact of Land reforms Land reforms are being attempted for twofold reason: to improve production and productivity and the distribution of income/asset. Land reform measures are costless methods of increasing production in the agricultural sector. It serves the purpose of social Justice too. Let us see how far land reform measures have improved productive efficiency … Read more
Domestic capital in Economic Development Our economic Growth has been facing headwinds which is primarily cyclical in nature. The policy makers, the regulators and the system are making an honest effort to restore it. Many fiscal and monitory policies have been announced and implemented sincerely. These measures, it is expected, will bring the desired outcome. … Read more