Context Sacred groves are small forest patches conserved by local people through religious beliefs, traditional sentiments, and taboos and are repositories of many threatened species; they are popularly called living biological heritage sites as they contain rich diversity. The existence …
Definition: Uniform Civil Code is a proposal in India that is aimed at replacing multiple personal laws based on religions, customs, and traditions with one common law for everyone irrespective of religion, caste, creed, sexual orientation, and gender. In the …
Context Organic farming is an alternative to the conventional farming system which involves sustainable and environment friendly agricultural practices that avoid synthetic pesticides, fertilisers and genetically modified organisms. It relies on achieving high crop yields without harming natural environment, disrupting …
Definition: Horticulture encompasses the commercial cultivation of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants. It involves practices such as planting, nurturing, and managing crops for commercial or aesthetic purposes, emphasising sustainable and specialised techniques. In the event of the Farmer’s protest, …