What is Urban agriculture? Why is it needed? What are the common methods used for it? What are the benefits of Urban agriculture? Scroll down the page to know more about Urban Agriculture. Urban and peri-urban agriculture, according to the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations, … [Read more...] about Urban Agriculture
Archives for February 2023
Folk Music Of India
The numerous genres of folk music have significantly benefited from India's rich cultural variety. Read here to know the variety of folk music cultures India owns. Indian culture has long emphasised the importance of music. In India, almost every region has its distinctive folk music that … [Read more...] about Folk Music Of India
System of Rice Intensification
What is rice intensification? How is it beneficial for Indian agricultural sector? What are its advantages and disadvantages? Read further to know more. What is rice intensification? System of Rice Intensification is a methodology to cultivate the rice crop in a manner that increases the yield of … [Read more...] about System of Rice Intensification
NISAR (NASA-ISRO SAR Mission)
NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) is being jointly developed by NASA and ISRO. Recently, NASA announced that the satellite will be shipped to India soon. The launch is scheduled for 2024. Read here to know more about the satellite. NISAR was envisioned by NASA and ISRO eight years ago in … [Read more...] about NISAR (NASA-ISRO SAR Mission)
Separation of Powers
Separation of Powers aims for a distinct division of authority and pursues exclusivity in how each organ functions. What is the History of the separation of powers? What is the Concept of the separation of powers? Read further to know more. The operation of federal and democratic states requires … [Read more...] about Separation of Powers
Noise Pollution
What is noise pollution? What are the causes and effects of noise pollution? What are the various initiatives to curb noise pollution? Read further to know more. The political controversy in Maharashtra over the demand to remove loudspeakers from mosques raises some fundamental questions … [Read more...] about Noise Pollution
Classical Languages of India
The idea of Classical Languages of India was initially introduced in 2004, with Tamil receiving official recognition as the first language. What are the criteria for declaring a language classical? Which are the different classical languages? Read the article to learn more about the Classical … [Read more...] about Classical Languages of India
Sovereign Green Bonds
India launched its first sovereign green bonds recently. It is believed that the Green Bonds will not only boost India’s efforts toward energy transition but will also make finances available for green infrastructure and renewable energy projects. Read here to learn more about green bonds. In the … [Read more...] about Sovereign Green Bonds
Prison reforms
What is the Status and structure of Prison reforms in India? What are the issues related to Prisons in India?? What are the steps taken by the government for the administration of prisons in India? Read further to know more. According to Entry 4 of List II (State List) of the 7th Schedule of the … [Read more...] about Prison reforms
Deserts of the world
What is a Desert? What kinds of desserts are there? How is Desert Climate Differentiated? Which are the World's Major Deserts? Read further to know more. The word "desert" is derived from the Latin "deserts," meaning "abandoned or lying in waste." This can refer to a vast, arid region devoid of … [Read more...] about Deserts of the world
