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India was committed to the idea of promoting rapid industrial growth for economic development. Development can be achieved through several pathways. In a country like India with a large population where many raw materials were grown or were available,processing industries which were more labourintensive would have also led to industrial growth. Alternatively, the Gandhian model […]
Over the years, due to concerted efforts, the percentage of households below the poverty line has come down substantially in India. It is now widely recognized that eradicating rural poverty can be achieved only by expanding the scope for non-agricultural employment. Many programmes to generate additional employment had been introduced over the years. Many were […]
Cosmetics Traditionally in Southern India, people have been using turmeric, green gram powder, henna, sigaikai and usilai for their skin and hair care. These were mostly home prepared products that are used for grooming. Today, cosmetics have a high commercial value and have become chemical based industrial products. Providing personal care services has become a […]
The ability to perceive colour is a wonderful aspect of human eyes and dyes add colour to the goods we use. They have been in use since the ancient times. The earliest authentic records of dyeing were found in the tomb painting of ancient Egypt. Colourings on mummy cements (wrapping) included saffron and indigo. They […]
Pulp Wood The term paper is derived from the word ‘papyrus’ a plant (Cyperus papyrus) that was used by Egyptians to make paper-like materials. Paper production is a Chinese invention. The Chinese discovered the paper that was prepared from the inner bark of paper mulberry in 105 A.D. For a long time, the art of […]
Rubber Botanical name : Hevea brasiliensis Family : Euphorbiaceae Origin and Area of cultivation: It is a native of Brazil and was introduced outside its native range during the colonial period and has become an important cash crop. Asia contributed 90% of the world production. Kerala is the largest producer in India followed by Tamil […]
Timber The basic need of shelter is obtained from the timber trees. Teak Botanical name : Tectona grandis Family: Lamiaceae Origin and Area of cultivation: This is native to South east Asia. It is observed wild in Assam. But cultivated in Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and North-West India. Uses It is one of best […]
Fibres Botanically a fiber is a long narrow and thickwalled cell. Cotton Botanical name : Gossypium spp. Family : Malvaceae Cotton is the world’s most important nonfood commercial crop. Origin and Area of cultivation: It is one of the oldest cultivated crops of the world. It has been cultivated for about 8000 years both in […]
Spices and Condiments History: Spices were used extensively throughout the world for several thousands of years. Records of use of garlic and onion dates back 2500 years. Majority of the spices are native to Mediterranean region, India and South East Asian countries. Spices, especially pepper triggered the search for sea route to India and paved […]
Food Costing The foremost objective of any food service establishment is to provide quality food and to be profitable at the same time. Food costs play a vital role in determining the profitability of the establishment. The chefs and managers of the establishment are responsible to control food costs to ensure profit. Food cost may […]
Beverages How about a cup of coffee or tea? We always entertain our guests with this offer. All non-alcoholic beverages contain alkaloids that stimulate central nervous system and also possess mild diuretic properties. Coffee Botanical name : Coffea arabica Family : Rubiaceae Origin and Area of cultivation: Coffea arabica is the prime source of commercial […]
Oil Seeds Why fried foods are tastier than boiled foods? There are two kinds of oils namely, essential oils and vegetable oils or fatty oils. The essential oils or volatile oils which possess aroma evaporate or volatilize in contact with air. Any organ of a plant may be the source of essential oil. For example, […]
Nuts Nuts are simple dry fruits composed of a hard shell and an edible kernel. They are packed with a good source of healthy fats, fibre, protein, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Cashew nut Botanical name : Anacardium occidentale Family: Anacardiaceae Origin and Area of cultivation Cashew has originated in Brazil and made its way to […]
While walking through a market filled with fresh vegetables like stacks of lady’s finger, mountains of potatoes, pyramids of brinjal, tomatoes, cucurbits, we learn to choose the vegetables that is fresh, tender, ripe and those suit the family taste through experience and cultural practices. Why do we need to eat vegetables and what do they […]
Pulses The word Pulse is derived from the Latin words ‘puls’ or ‘pultis’ meaning “thick soup”. Pulses are the edible seeds that are harvested from the fruits of Fabaceae. They provide vital source of plant-based protein, vitamins and minerals for people around the globe. Black gram Botanical name : Vigna mungo Origin and Area of […]
Daily CA One Liners 28 December 2020 Virat Kohli Named Captain Of ” ICC Men’s Test Team Of The Decade ” M S Dhoni Named Captain Of ” ICC Men’s ODI & T20I Team Of The Decade ” Rohit Sharma Included In ” ICC Men’s ODI & T20I Team Of The Decade ” R Ashvin […]
Wool: The word wool was wull in old English. Wool is the fiber from the fleece of domesticated sheep. Principal Origin : Natural Generic name : Animal hair Chemical type : Proteinaceous Common name : Wool History: When wild sheep were killed by primitive people for food they used the pelts as body coverings. It […]
The term millet is applied to a variety of very small seeds originally cultivated by ancient people in Africa and Asia. They are gluten free and have less glycemic index. Finger Millet – Ragi Botanical name : Eleusine coracana Finger millet is the crop of early introduction from East Africa into India. Ragi is rich […]
Cereals The word cereal is derived from Ceres, which according to the Roman mythology denotes “Goddess of agriculture”. All cereals are members of grass family (Poaceae) that are grown for their edible starchy seeds. The prominence of cereals as food plants is due to the following attributes: i. Greater adaptability and successful colonisation on every […]
Daily Current Affairs One Liners 27 December 2020 . India’s 1st Lithium Refinery Is Soon Going To Be Set Up In Gujarat The Refinery Will Process Lithium Ore To Produce Battery-Grade Material Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh Launched App & Portal Called ” PR Insight ” Legendary Urdu Poet & Critic Shamsur Rahman Faruqi Passed […]