Notes and Study material for Exams
E-Technology in the Aid of Farmers (Technology Missions) Introduction The use of e-technology in the aid of farmers is a relatively new phenomenon, but it has the potential to revolutionize the way that agriculture is practiced. E-technology can be used to improve crop yields, reduce costs, and increase efficiency. It can also be used to … Read more
National Agricultural Research System India has built up a fairly advanced agricultural research system. The Indian NARS is one of the largest systems in the world. The effective functioning of this system, in close association with Education and extension systems, has greatly contributed to the rapid Growth of agriculture after independence. After independence, the research … Read more
Beyond the Bottom Line: Exploring Non-Economic Factors Affecting Growth The pursuit of economic growth is a central goal for most nations. However, the traditional focus on economic indicators like GDP and investment often overlooks the crucial role of non-economic factors in shaping a nation’s prosperity. These factors, ranging from social cohesion to environmental sustainability, can … Read more
International Cooperation: A Vital Force in a Globalized World The world today is more interconnected than ever before. Global challenges like climate change, pandemics, and economic instability transcend national borders, demanding collective action and cooperation. International cooperation, therefore, is not just a diplomatic nicety but a crucial necessity for addressing these complex issues and ensuring … Read more
MSMEs not only play crucial role in providing large EMPLOYMENT opportunities at comparatively lower capital cost than large industries but also help in industrialization of rural & backward areas, thereby, reducing regional imbalances, assuring more equitable distribution of NATIONAL INCOME and wealth. MSMEs are complementary to large industries as ancillary units and this sector contributes … Read more
Trends in Food production and consumption in India Production trends agriculture, with its allied sectors, is the largest source of livelihoods in India. 70 percent of its rural households still depend primarily on agriculture for their livelihood, with 82 percent of farmers being small and marginal. In 2017-18, total food grain production was estimated at … Read more
Commercialization of agriculture Commercialization of agriculture means production of agricultural crops for sale in the market, rather than for family consumption. For marketization of agricultural products thus ‘surplus’ of production over consumption is required. But agriculture at that time was merely of the subsistence type. It had not been a consequence of conscious response … Read more