Part 1 | An Introduction
Agriculture and the Indian Economy: Agriculture plays a vital role in India’s economy. 54.6% of the population is engaged in… Continue reading Part 1 | An Introduction
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Part 3 | Irrigation Application Methods
Irrigation water is generally applied to crops by: Flooding on the field surface Applying beneath the soil surface Spraying under… Continue reading Part 3 | Irrigation Application Methods
Part 2 | Multipurpose River Valley Projects
Multipurpose River Valley Projects Dams were traditionally built to impound rivers and rainwater that could be used later to irrigate… Continue reading Part 2 | Multipurpose River Valley Projects
Part 1 | Sources and Methods of Irrigation
The monsoonal rainfall in India is concentrated only in four months and more than 50% of the net sown area… Continue reading Part 1 | Sources and Methods of Irrigation
Part 3 | Characteristics of Soil, Classification of Indian Soils
Soil Characteristics Knowing a soil’s water, mineral, and organic components and their proportions can help us determine its productivity and… Continue reading Part 3 | Characteristics of Soil, Classification of Indian Soils
Part 2 | Factors Responsible for the Formation of Soil, Soil Profile
The major factors responsible for the formation of soil: The major factors affecting the formation of soil are relief, parent… Continue reading Part 2 | Factors Responsible for the Formation of Soil, Soil Profile
Part 1 | Formation of Soil
Before we discuss the various soil types and their distribution in India, it is imperative that we first go through… Continue reading Part 1 | Formation of Soil
The Post-Monsoon Season/Autumn (Oct – Dec)
India’s Climatic Calendar – The Autumn Season The months of October-November form a period of transition from the hot rainy… Continue reading The Post-Monsoon Season/Autumn (Oct – Dec)
The Pre-Monsoon Season/ Summer Season (Mar – May)
India’s Climatic Calendar – The Summer Season Temperature Conditions during this season: As the sun shifts northward towards the Tropic… Continue reading The Pre-Monsoon Season/ Summer Season (Mar – May)
24 Aug 2017 | Target Mains: GS Questions With Official Answers
GS paper 1: Arts and Culture Q.1) Ancient and medieval water management system of India has enormous potential to short out… Continue reading 24 Aug 2017 | Target Mains: GS Questions With Official Answers
24 Aug 2017 | GS 4 | Explain how ethics contributes to social and human well-being.
GS paper 4: Ethics and Integrity Q.4) Explain how ethics contributes to social and human well-being.
24 Aug 2017 | GS 3 | Recently Government has approved framework for merger of Public sector banks. In the light of the above statement critically examine whether there is need for consolidation of banks in India.
GS Paper 3: Indian Economy Q.3) Recently Government has approved framework for merger of Public sector banks. In the light… Continue reading 24 Aug 2017 | GS 3 | Recently Government has approved framework for merger of Public sector banks. In the light of the above statement critically examine whether there is need for consolidation of banks in India.
24 Aug 2017 | GS 2 | Trump warning to Pakistan has provided opportunity to India to play a pivotal role in Afganistan. Discuss What should India do to step up its engagement with Afghanistan?
GS Paper 2: International relations Q.2) Trump warning to Pakistan has provided opportunity to India to play a pivotal role… Continue reading 24 Aug 2017 | GS 2 | Trump warning to Pakistan has provided opportunity to India to play a pivotal role in Afganistan. Discuss What should India do to step up its engagement with Afghanistan?
24 Aug 2017 | GS 1 | Ancient and medieval water management system of India has enormous potential to short out the water crisis in modern India.
GS paper 1: Arts and Culture Q.1) Ancient and medieval water management system of India has enormous potential to short out… Continue reading 24 Aug 2017 | GS 1 | Ancient and medieval water management system of India has enormous potential to short out the water crisis in modern India.
23 Aug 2017 | Target Mains: GS Questions With Official Answers
GS paper 1: Indian history Q.1) Swaraj or self-rule, before the arrival of Mahatma Gandhi was put to multiple interpretations. Comment.… Continue reading 23 Aug 2017 | Target Mains: GS Questions With Official Answers
23 Aug 2017 | GS 4 | What does ethics seek to promote in human life? Why is it all the more important in public administration?
GS paper 4 Ethics and integrity Q.4) What does ethics seek to promote in human life? Why is it all the… Continue reading 23 Aug 2017 | GS 4 | What does ethics seek to promote in human life? Why is it all the more important in public administration?
23 Aug 2017 | GS 3 | Discuss the reasons behind India’s trade deficit with China. What needs to be done to improve the situation?
GS paper 3: Indian Economy Q.3) Discuss the reasons behind India’s trade deficit with China. What needs to be done… Continue reading 23 Aug 2017 | GS 3 | Discuss the reasons behind India’s trade deficit with China. What needs to be done to improve the situation?
23 Aug 2017 | GS 2 | Critically examine the performance of Swatch Bharat Abhiyaan?
GS paper 2 Polity and Governance Q.2) Critically examine the performance of Swatch Bharat Abhiyaan. Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/op-ed-snap-more-than-toilets/
23 Aug 2017 | GS 1 | Swaraj or self-rule, before the arrival of Mahatma Gandhi was put to multiple interpretations. Comment.
GS paper 1 Indian history Q.1) Swaraj or self-rule, before the arrival of Mahatma Gandhi was put to multiple interpretations. Comment.
[Official Answers] 22 Aug 2017 | Target Mains: GS Questions With Official Answers
GS PAPER 1: SOCIOLOGY Q.1) While Regionalism is a major problem in Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and almost all of India’s… Continue reading [Official Answers] 22 Aug 2017 | Target Mains: GS Questions With Official Answers
