Agrochemicals are substances that are used in agriculture to improve the safety and growth of plants and crops. It is necessary to understand what are agrochemicals and how they affect the environment. Read here to know more about them. Agrochemicals were created to aid farmers in enhancing crop … [Read more...] about Agrochemicals
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Sympathy, Empathy and Compassion: Know the Difference
Sympathy, Empathy and Compassion are the guiding principles that form the bedrock of higher civil services. Read to know more about these terms. Let's understand these terms by reading a short story. Reeta, Sangeeta, and Sarita were three friends. They decided to have a cup of tea during … [Read more...] about Sympathy, Empathy and Compassion: Know the Difference
Indian Theatre Forms
Indian theatre has existed for almost 5000 years. Sanskrit theatre, which first appeared sometime in the second century BC, was the earliest type of Indian theatre. Read more to find a one-stop solution for theatre forms in India. Classical Sanskrit Theatre The Sanskrit word "nataka" derives from … [Read more...] about Indian Theatre Forms
Cooperative Societies in India: History, Types and Importance
Across the globe, the development of a flourishing network of cooperative societies has raised the standard of living of society's poorer and middle-income segments. Learn more about cooperative societies in India. Do you know most state cooperative institutions have become quasi-PSUs? Why do … [Read more...] about Cooperative Societies in India: History, Types and Importance
Rubber Industry
India is the world's largest producer and the third largest user of natural rubber and one of the world's fastest expanding economies. But the rubber industry in India faces many problems. Read the article to know more about natural rubber and the rubber industry. As part of India's expanding … [Read more...] about Rubber Industry
Scientific Social Responsibility-SSR
The department of science and technology has recently released the Scientific social responsibility (SSR) guidelines 2022. Read further to know more about SSR. Scientific social responsibility may be defined as the ethical obligation of knowledge workers in the field of science and technology to … [Read more...] about Scientific Social Responsibility-SSR
Integrated Battle Groups-IBG
The Idea of Integrated battle groups (IBG) was first conceptualized by General Bipin Rawat, the then Chief of Army Staff (CAS). Want to know more about IBG?? then read further. About Integrated Battle Groups IBGs are brigade-sized agile and self-sufficient combat formations. They are designed to … [Read more...] about Integrated Battle Groups-IBG
PESA Act of 1996
The Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act, 1996 was intended to guarantee self-governance through Gram Sabhas (village assemblies) for those residing in Scheduled Areas. The PESA Act gives special powers to the Gram Sabhas in Scheduled Areas, especially for the management of natural … [Read more...] about PESA Act of 1996
Environmental Racism
What is Environmental Racism? What is the significance of the concept? Who are the victims of this? Environmental racism is unknown to many of us. It is essential to be aware of such injustices and work towards reducing the damage. Here we have explained the crux of the matter with suitable … [Read more...] about Environmental Racism
Jute Industry in India: The recent woes and Government steps
The jute sector provides direct employment to 3.70 lakh workers in the country and supports the livelihood of around 40 lakh farm families. What is the recent concern about the Jute Industry in India? Learn more about the Jute industry. Do you know India’s jute economy is faltering now? Which … [Read more...] about Jute Industry in India: The recent woes and Government steps
