Prelims Notes

Environment and Ecological Issues

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ECOLOGY   Ecology is  defined “as a scientific study of the relationship of the living organisms with each other and with their environment.” The classical texts of the Vedic period such as the Vedas, the Samhitas, the Brahmanas and the Aranyakas-Upanishads contain many references to ecological concepts .The Indian treatise on medicine, the Caraka- Samhita … Read more Environment and Ecological Issues

17.02.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

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RAJASTHAN Rajasthan gets Rs 784 cr for smart city projects   The Centre has released Rs 784 crore for Rajasthan’s four cities – Jaipur, Udaipur, Kota and Ajmer – which were selected under the smart city projects. The housing and urban affairs ministry has announced 99 cities for central assistance under the BJP government’s flagship programme. The state has … Read more 17.02.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

10.07.17 RAS current affairs

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RAJASTHAN   Now, use Facebook for college admissions.   ð Rajasthan college education dept directive allows Facebook and Gmail accounts as valid identity document The education department, in its admission policy for 2016-17, has allowed Aadhaar and Bhamashah cards as well as Facebook and Gmail accounts for ‘single sign on identity’ (SSOI) registration. Earlier, only … Read more 10.07.17 RAS current affairs

DMPQ- What are The objective of Mission Kakatiya ?

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The objective of Mission Kakatiya is to enhance the development of agriculture based income for small and marginal farmers, by accelerating the development of minor irrigation infrastructure, strengthening community based irrigation management and adopting a comprehensive programme for restoration of tanks. Tanks have been the life line of Telangana owing to the state’s geographical positioning. … Read more DMPQ- What are The objective of Mission Kakatiya ?

DMPQ- What do you mean by organic farming? What are its benefits?

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Organic farming is an agricultural system that works in harmony with nature. It largely excludes the use of synthetic inputs (such as fertilizers, pesticides, hormones, feed additives etc.) and rely upon crop rotation, crop residues, animal manures, off-farm organic waste, mineral grade rock additives and biological system of nutrient mobilization and plant protection. Organic farming … Read more DMPQ- What do you mean by organic farming? What are its benefits?

CHARACTERISTICS AND PROBLEMS OF INDIAN AGRICULTURE

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CHARACTERISTICS AND PROBLEMS OF INDIAN AGRICULTURE Subsistent in Character Heavy Pressure of Population Predominance of Food Grains Mixed Cropping High Percentage of the Reporting Area under Cultivation Small Size of Holdings and Fragmentation of Fields Limited Intensive Agriculture Primitive Technology Indian Agriculture is Labour Intensive Rain-fed Agriculture Less Area under Leguminous and Fodder Crops Tradition … Read more CHARACTERISTICS AND PROBLEMS OF INDIAN AGRICULTURE

17.07.17 RAS Current Affairs

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RAJASTHAN   ·       Rajasthan government introduces module on Phad painting, spa ð  Rajasthan Skill and Livelihoods Development Corporation (RSLDC) has introduced training modules on Phad paintings, Purohitya Prashikshan, Heritage Mistri, Therapeutic Spa and Ornamental Fisheries to mark the World Youth Skills Day.   ð These courses have been designed for youths keeping its high employability … Read more 17.07.17 RAS Current Affairs