Geography Notes

Grasslands are areas where vegetation is dominated by grasses. Read to know more about the types, features, and significance of grasslands. On earth, there are five major types of biomes: aquatic, grassland, forest, desert, and tundra. Grasslands account for up to 40% of the Earth's land … [Read more...] about Grasslands: Types, Features, and Significance

The green revolution was an important turn point for Indian agriculture. Read here to know more about the history and impact of the green revolution. The Green Revolution in India was initiated in the 1960s by introducing high-yielding varieties of rice and wheat to increase food production to … [Read more...] about Green Revolution

The phenomenon of Azores High influencing the climate of the Iberian peninsula has been in news. Read here to know about it in detail. In news: A study revealed that an extremely large ‘Azores High’ (a subtropical weather phenomenon) has resulted in abnormally dry conditions across the western … [Read more...] about Azores High

Irrigation systems are an integral part of agriculture. There are numerous types of irrigation systems aiding the growth of agriculture. Read here to know more. Agriculture is the key to the development of human civilization and the nerve of the economic well-being of any country. Irrigation … [Read more...] about Different types of irrigation and irrigation systems

Indian agriculture is an important aspect of India’s economy; learn here about the major crops, and cropping patterns in various parts of the country to under the agriculture sector better. Agriculture accounted for 14% of India’s GDP in 2016-17 and employed more than half a billion people. … [Read more...] about Major Crops and Cropping Patterns in Various Parts of the Country

Agroforestry is the interaction of agriculture and trees, including the agricultural use of trees. Read here to know its significance. Agriculture and climate change are deeply intertwined. Agriculture is responsible for almost 30 percent of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and is the root … [Read more...] about Agroforestry: Significance and Challenges

Vertical Farming is a concept crucial for sustainable agriculture and for utilizing lesser available arable lands. Read here to know more. Indian agriculture is evolving every day towards sustainable farming practices. With increasing industrialization and population, the availability of arable … [Read more...] about Vertical Farming

Agriculture is the primary source of livelihood for about 58% of India’s population. Read here to know more about Indian agriculture. India has one of the largest plain areas of the world-the Indo-Gangetic plain which is immensely fertile. India has varieties of climatic conditions and soil … [Read more...] about Indian Agriculture: Farming Types, Features and Challenges

What is zero-budget natural farming (ZBNF)? What is the need and significance of ZBNF? What is Agroecology? Read to know more here. Zero-budget natural farming (ZBNF) in news: Prime Minister Modi announced on 19th November 2021 that the new farm laws enacted in 2019 will be repealed in the winter … [Read more...] about Zero Budget Natural Farming

What are cyclones? What are the differences between cyclones and anticyclones? What are their types? How do they originate? What are the conditions for their formation? Read to know more here. Cyclones are also termed atmospheric disturbances. When the velocity of winds increases to such an … [Read more...] about Cyclones vs Anticyclones