KPSC KAS Mains 2014 Paper 3

Points to Remember: Definition and purpose of the IUCN Red List. Criteria used for assessing species’ conservation status. Importance of notifying the Red List (impact on conservation efforts). Limitations and challenges associated with the Red List. Role of stakeholders in utilizing and improving the Red List. Introduction: The IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) … Read more

Points to Remember: Objectives: Soil and water conservation, increased agricultural productivity, improved livelihoods. Implementation: Watershed-based approach, community participation, integrated development. Funding: Central and state governments, external agencies. Challenges: Sustainability, community involvement, bureaucratic hurdles. Successes: Improved water availability, increased crop yields, enhanced livelihoods in some areas. Introduction: The National Watershed Development Programme (NWDP) is a flagship … Read more

Points to Remember: Biodiversity hotspots and their significance. Threats to biodiversity in the Western Ghats. Specific examples of endangered species and their conservation status. Conservation efforts and their effectiveness. Policy recommendations for improved conservation. Introduction: The Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are one of the eight “hottest hotspots” of biological diversity in the … Read more

Points to Remember: Definition and purpose of greenhouse cultivation. Types of greenhouses and their suitability. Environmental control within greenhouses. Advantages and disadvantages of greenhouse cultivation. Economic and environmental impacts. Future trends and challenges. Introduction: Greenhouse Subscribe on YouTube cultivation, also known as protected cultivation, involves growing plants under controlled environmental conditions within a structure called … Read more

Keywords: Farmers, welfare, programmes, India Required Approach: Factual and Analytical Points to Remember: History and evolution of farmer welfare programs in India. Key government schemes and their objectives. Impact and effectiveness of these programs. Challenges and limitations. Suggestions for improvement. Introduction: Indian agriculture is the backbone of its economy, employing a significant portion of the … Read more

Points to Remember: Historical evolution of sericulture in Karnataka. Key regions and varieties of silk produced. Government initiatives and support for the industry. Challenges faced by the sericulture sector. Future prospects and sustainability measures. Introduction: Sericulture, the cultivation of silkworms for the production of silk, holds significant socio-economic importance in Karnataka. The state is renowned … Read more

Points to Remember: Post-harvest losses in agricultural crops are significant. Value addition enhances profitability and market competitiveness. Technological advancements play a crucial role in both post-harvest management and value addition. Sustainability and food security are key considerations. Introduction: Post-harvest technology and value addition are crucial aspects of modern agriculture, significantly impacting food security, farmer income, … Read more

Points to Remember: Definition and classification of renewable and non-renewable resources. Depletion mechanisms for both types of resources. Conservation and protection strategies for both types of resources. Examples of each resource type and their impact. Introduction: The Earth’s resources are broadly classified into renewable and non-renewable resources based on their rate of replenishment. Renewable resources … Read more

Points to Remember: Definition of Green Revolution and Package Technology. Key elements of the Green Revolution (High-yielding variety seeds, fertilizers, irrigation, pesticides). Positive impacts of the Green Revolution on Indian agriculture. Negative impacts of the Green Revolution on Indian agriculture (environmental concerns, social inequalities). Overall assessment of the Green Revolution’s contribution to Indian agriculture. Introduction: … Read more

Points to Remember: Orbital characteristics: Inclination, altitude, period. Geostationary orbit requirements: Geosynchronous, equatorial, specific altitude. Weather forecasting satellite requirements: Global coverage, frequent observations. Introduction: Artificial satellites orbit Earth in various paths determined by their launch parameters. Two fundamental types are polar and equatorial orbits. A polar orbit passes over or near the Earth’s poles, while … Read more