Notes and Study material for Exams
DRY FARMING IN INDIA The spread in the regions where the Average annual rainfall is less than 75 cm. rainfall is scanty and uncertain, where hot and dry conditions prevail. It is not only that the average annual rainfall is low, the variability of rainfall in these areas varies between 25 to 60 per cent. … Read more
Flood and Drought Occurrence Drought Drought is a complex, slow-onset phenomenon of ecological challenge that affects people more than any other natural hazards by causing serious economic, social and environmental losses in both developing and developed countries. The period of unusual dryness (i.e. drought) is a normal feature of the Climate and weather system in … Read more
India And Its Neighbours India has a long land frontier and coastline. It Shares boundaries with Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, China, Bangladesh, Myanmar (Burma) and Sri Lanka. India has official political relations with most nations. India is considered as the world’s second most populous and democratic country. Foreign Policy of India has always … Read more
1- 4th India-Africa Hydrocarbon Confrence 2- 14th Council of Head of Nations of Sanghai Coperation Organization 3- 104th International Labour Confrence 4- Asia-Pacific Economic Coperation Confrence 5- Paris Confrence on Climate Change 6- Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting(CHOGM), 2015 7- 10th Confrence of G-20 8- Heart of Asia- Istanbul Process Confrence 9- 3rd- India- Africa … Read more
INFRASTRUCTURE Limited facilities for grading, sorting & packaging Inappropriate transport facilities for erishables Poor Mandi infrastructure Lack of net work of rural/ local markets Lac of perishable cargo centre Fluctuations in area & prod. due to frequent drought conditions, Its need of the hour to bring stability through Rain Water Harvesting based fruit plantations having … Read more
The Silent Threat: Understanding and Managing Saline Soils Saline soils, characterized by high concentrations of soluble salts, pose a significant threat to agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability. This silent threat, often overlooked, can severely impact crop yields, degrade soil health, and even lead to land abandonment. Understanding the causes, consequences, and management strategies for saline … Read more
Ecological Footprint accounting measures the demand on and supply of nature.On the demand side, the Ecological Footprint measures the ecological assets that a given Population requires to produce the natural Resources it consumes (including plant-based food and fiber products, Livestock and fish products, timber and other forest products, space for urban Biodiversity, soil erosion, and … Read more
Rainfed Farming: A Vital Lifeline in a Changing World Rainfed agriculture, the backbone of food production for billions globally, relies solely on rainfall for water supply. This system, often practiced in regions with limited access to irrigation, plays a crucial role in ensuring food security and livelihoods. However, rainfed farming faces significant challenges, particularly in … Read more
Wetland Farming: A Sustainable Approach to Agriculture The world’s population is growing, and with it, the demand for food. Conventional agriculture, however, is facing increasing pressure from climate change, resource depletion, and environmental degradation. This has led to a growing interest in sustainable agricultural practices, including wetland farming. Wetland farming, also known as paddy rice … Read more
Scientific Water Harvesting What is Water Harvesting It means capturing rain where it falls or capturing the run off in your own village or town. And taking measures to keep that water clean by not allowing polluting activities to take place in the catchment. Therefore, water harvesting can be undertaken through a variety of ways … Read more