Prelims Notes

AQUA CULTURE

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AQUA CULTURE the cultivation of aquatic organisms. aquaculture, also known as aquafarming, implies the cultivation of aquatic populations under controlled conditions. Mariculture refers to aquaculture practiced in marine environments. Particular kinds of aquaculture include agriculture (the production of kelp, seaweed, and other algae), fish farming, shrimp farming, shellfish farming, and growing of cultured pearls. Growth … Read more AQUA CULTURE

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

The History of Licchavis

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  The Lichchhavis (also Lichchavi, Licchavi) were an important member of the Vajjian confederacy. The early Indian traditions describe the Lichchhavis as Kshatriyas. Scholars reject the theory of foreign origin of the Lichchhavis on the strength of these traditions. But they were degraded to the status of fallen Kshatriyas due to their championship of non-Brahmanical … Read more The History of Licchavis

Major types of Soils.(ICAR classification) and their distribution. Soil degradation and conservation

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  Soil is defined as upper layer of the earth composed of loose surface material. It is a mixture of many substances including endless variety of minerals, remnants of plants and animals, water and air. It is the end product of continuing interaction between the parent material, local climate, plant and animal organisms and elevation … Read more Major types of Soils.(ICAR classification) and their distribution. Soil degradation and conservation

DMPQ- What are the objectives of National Environment Policy?

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Conservation of Critical Environmental Resources – To protect and conserve critical ecological systems and resources, and invaluable natural and man-made heritage, which are essential for life-support, livelihoods, economic growth, and a broad conception of human well-being. Intergenerational Equity – To ensure judicious use of environmental resources to meet the needs and aspirations of the present … Read more DMPQ- What are the objectives of National Environment Policy?

Important Formulas – Mixtures and Alligations

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  Alligation It is the rule which enables us to find the ratio in which two or more ingredients at the given price must be mixed to produce a mixture of a specified price. Mean Price Mean price is the cost price of a unit quantity of the mixture   Suppose a container contains x … Read more Important Formulas – Mixtures and Alligations

Daily Current Events – 13.02.17

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      INTERNATIONAL   1    France elected new president.   France parliamentary assembly has elected former foreign minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier by an overwhelming majority to become the country’s new president.   He will replace Francois Hollande.   NATIONAL   2    Blind cricket world cup (T 20) won by India.   Defending champions … Read more Daily Current Events – 13.02.17

22.02.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

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RAJASTHAN Rajasthan CSR Summit-2018   The Rajasthan CSR Summit and 2nd Rajasthan CSR Awards are an initiative of Government of Rajasthan to encourage companies, CSR foundations and implementing partners to deliver quality impact through CSR projects and adopt multi-stakeholder approach leading to excellence in project outcomes.   This initiative focuses on identifying and felicitating footprints … Read more 22.02.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

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