A genetically modified organism (GMO) is defined as an organism, including animals, plants, or microorganisms, that has undergone genetic modifications through genetic engineering techniques.
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UPSC Preparation Strategy
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Ecology & Environment - General Studies
Modern Agricultural Practices – Precision Farming, Protected Cultivation of Horticulture Crops – UPSC Environment Notes
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Modern agriculture represents an evolving paradigm of agricultural advancements and farming methodologies aimed at enhancing efficiency while minimizing the utilization of natural resources such as water, land, and energy to meet global demands for food, fuel, and fiber.
In the 1970s, the term “permaculture” was coined by two Australians named Bill Mollison and David Holmgren. The term itself is a fusion of “permanent agriculture” or “permanent culture.”
Ecology & Environment - General Studies
Organic Farming vs. Natural Farming (ZBNF) – UPSC Environment Notes
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Organic farming and natural farming are two distinct agricultural approaches that prioritize sustainability, environmental health
Ecology & Environment - General Studies
Natural Farming – Benefits, Challenges, Zero-Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) and Bharatiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhati (BPKP) Scheme – UPSC Environment Notes
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Natural Farming is a traditional, sustainable farming technique that prioritizes chemical-free practices and minimal reliance on manufactured inputs and equipment.
Ecology & Environment - General Studies
Organic Farming – Bio – Fertilizers, Present Status and Initiatives – UPSC Environment Notes
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Organic fertilizers and biofertilizers represent environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional chemical fertilizers, gaining increasing recognition
Ecology & Environment - General Studies
Fertilizer Subsidies and Consequences – UPSC Environment Notes
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The utilization of fertilizer in India has witnessed a significant surge since the inception of the Green Revolution in the mid-1960s.
Ecology & Environment - General Studies
Nutrients Management – Macronutrients and Micronutrients for Plants – UPSC Environment Notes
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Plants, being living organisms, rely on nutrients for their survival, growth, reproduction, and development.
Daily Editorial Analysis
The Himalayan States are being suffocated by extensive amounts of plastic waste – UPSC Daily Editorial Analysis – 07th March 2024
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The Himalayan States are facing an existential crisis as they grapple with the overwhelming burden of plastic waste.
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