Notes and Study material for Exams
Synergistic Cropping: A Path Towards Sustainable and Productive Agriculture The global population is projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, demanding a significant increase in food production. However, conventional agricultural practices are facing mounting challenges, including dwindling natural resources, climate change, and environmental degradation. This necessitates a shift towards sustainable and efficient agricultural systems. Synergistic … Read more
What is Furrow Irrigation? Furrow irrigation is a method of irrigation in which water is applied to the SoilSoil in long, narrow channels called furrows. The furrows are usually made by plowing or disking the Soil, and they are spaced according to the crop being grown and the amount of water available. The water is … Read more
The Double-Edged Sword: Environmental Impacts of Palm Oil Production Palm oil, a ubiquitous ingredient in countless products from food to cosmetics, has become a symbol of both economic prosperity and environmental controversy. Its production, primarily concentrated in Southeast Asia, has fueled rapid economic growth, but at a significant cost to the environment. This article delves … Read more
The Dance of Molecules: Evaporation and Condensation The world around us is in constant flux, a dynamic interplay of forces and processes. One of the most fundamental and ubiquitous of these is the continuous cycle of water, driven by the seemingly simple yet profound phenomena of evaporation and condensation. These processes, often taken for granted, … Read more
Unlocking Infrastructure Growth: A Deep Dive into InVITs Infrastructure is the backbone of any thriving economy, facilitating trade, transportation, and access to essential services. However, developing and maintaining robust infrastructure requires significant capital investment, often exceeding the capacity of traditional financing methods. This is where Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InVITs) emerge as a powerful tool, offering … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> Changes in Cropping pattern Cropping pattern means the proportion of area under various crops at a point of time or yearly sequence and spatial arrangement of crops and Changes in cropping pattern Cropping pattern means the proportion of area under various crops at a point … Read more
Corrosion is defined as an attack on a material as a result of chemical, frequently electrochemical reaction, with the surrounding medium. According to this definition, the term corrosion can be applied to all materials, including non-metals. But in practice, the word corrosion is mainly used in Conjunction with metallic materials. Why do metals corrode? Apart … Read more
The Silent Threat: Ocean Acidification and its Devastating Effects The ocean, a vast and seemingly endless expanse, is facing a silent threat â ocean acidification. This phenomenon, driven by the absorption of excess carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere, is altering the delicate chemical balance of our oceans, with far-reaching consequences for marine life and … Read more
Soil Health Card Scheme (SHCS): Revitalizing India’s Soils Introduction India’s vast agricultural landscape, the backbone of its economy and food security, faces a critical challenge: declining soil health. Decades of intensive farming practices, coupled with climate change, have led to soil degradation, impacting crop yields and threatening the livelihoods of millions of farmers. Recognizing this … Read more
Soil conservation planning on watershed basis Watershed development activity was taken up in the country prior to independence in the state of Maharashtra (then Bombay state) as a scarcity relief work during drought years in which contour binding programme for conservation of moisture and control of soil erosion was mostly undertaken, After independence, … Read more