Introduction Agricultural Challenges and Opportunities in India : Agriculture is a vital sector in India, supporting rural livelihoods, ensuring food security, and contributing significantly to the country’s economy. Employing over 42% of the workforce and contributing around 18% to the…
Geographical Extent of India Latitude and Longitude Quick Short Notes Category Details Continent Asia Region South Asia and Southeast Asia (Indian subcontinent) Coordinates 21°N 78°E Area Total Area: 3,287,263 km² (1,269,219 sq mi), ranked 7th in the world Land Area:…
Subject: Environment, geographySection: Environmental Legislation, Human geographyTopic: Mankidia Community and Forest Rights On September 22, 2024, the Mankidia community was officially granted habitat rights under the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006. This milestone ensures that the Mankidia, a semi-nomadic and…
Sub: Geography | Section: Human Geography Why in News:The Shompen tribe of the Nicobar Islands has come into the spotlight due to concerns over a major infrastructure project on Great Nicobar Island, which threatens their forest home. The project includes a transshipment…
Introduction Shifting cultivation, commonly known as Jhum cultivation in India, is an ancient agricultural practice widely used by indigenous communities, particularly in the Northeast and forested regions of Central India. This method of farming involves clearing a piece of forest…
