Rahul Raj

Water Resources of India

Water Resources Rainfall: With an Average annual rainfall of 1,170 mm, India is one of the wettest countries in the world. At one extreme are areas like Cherrapunji, in the northeast, which is drenched each year with 11,000 mm of rainfall, and at the other extreme are places like Jaisalmer, in the west, which receives … Read more

Climate

Elements of Climate and weather   Climate is decided by a region’s climate system. A climate system has few major components: the Atmosphere, the layer, the cryosphere, and the land surface. The atmosphere is that the most variable a part of the climate system. The composition and movement of gases encompassing the planet will change … Read more

Current rules and policies in operation in relation to sand mining

The Shifting Sands: A Global Examination of Current Rules and Policies in Sand Mining Sand, a seemingly ubiquitous and unremarkable resource, is the backbone of modern civilization. From concrete and glass to electronics and pharmaceuticals, sand is a crucial ingredient in countless industries. However, the insatiable demand for this seemingly endless resource has led to … Read more

The Gupta Empire

The Gupta Empire stretched across northern, central and parts of southern India between c. 320 and 550 CE. The period is noted for its achievements in the arts, architecture, sciences, religion, and philosophy. Chandragupta I (320 – 335 CE) started a rapid expansion of the Gupta Empire and soon established himself as the first sovereign ruler of the empire. It marked the end of 500 hundred … Read more