Environmental Laws-The Environment Protection Act

The Environment Protection Act is an important legislation that provides for coordination of activities of the various regulatory agencies, creation of authorities with adequate powers for environmental protection, regulation of the discharge of environmental pollutants, handling of hazardous substances, etc. The Act provided an opportunity to extend legal protection to non-forest habitats (‘Ecologically Sensitive Areas’) … Read more

Environmental and Ecological Issues.

[su_posts template=”templates/list-loop.php” posts_per_page=”20″ post_type=”post,page” tax_term=”1337″ tax_operator=”0″ order=”desc” orderby=”modified”], The Environment is the natural world that surrounds us. It includes the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat, and the land we live on. The environment is essential for our survival, and it is important to protect it. There are many environmental … Read more

37th UNESCO World Heritage Site of India

The 37th Wonder: Unveiling India’s Newest UNESCO World Heritage Site India, a land of ancient civilizations and breathtaking landscapes, boasts a rich tapestry of cultural and natural heritage. In 2023, this tapestry was further enriched with the inscription of the “Khangchendzonga National Park” as India’s 37th UNESCO World Heritage Site. This recognition not only celebrates … Read more

Climate-Smart Agriculture

Climate-Smart Agriculture: A Path Towards Sustainable Food Systems The world faces a daunting challenge: feeding a growing population while mitigating the impacts of climate change. This challenge is particularly acute in the agricultural sector, which is both a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and highly vulnerable to climate variability. Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) emerges as … Read more

Intercropping

Intercropping: A Symphony of Species for Sustainable Agriculture The world’s population is growing, and with it, the demand for food. Traditional monoculture farming, where a single crop dominates a field, struggles to meet this demand while facing challenges like soil degradation, pest outbreaks, and reliance on synthetic inputs. A promising alternative lies in intercropping, a … Read more

Diversity of organism

  Each organism is different from other organisms. The total number of species living on the planet is imprecisely known and published estimates vary from 12 million to over 100 million. This is because there are large numbers of species yet undiscovered and undescribed, and there is not always agreement on whether certain organisms should … Read more

Desalinization

What is desalination? Desalination is the process of removing salt from seawater to make it drinkable. It is a vital process in many parts of the world where fresh water is scarce. Water Scarcity Context Types of Desalination Technologies Thermal Processes Membrane Processes Energy Requirements Brine Disposal and Environmental Impacts Costs and Economic Considerations Current … Read more

NATURAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES OF INDIA

NATURAL Resources OF INDIA What are Natural Resources ? Natural resources are useful raw materials that we get from the Earth. They occur naturally, which means that humans cannot make natural resources. Instead, we use and modify natural resources in ways that are beneficial to us. The materials used in human-made objects are natural resources. Some … Read more

Genetic diversity

The Tapestry of Life: Exploring Genetic Diversity and Its Importance Genetic diversity, the variation in genes within and among populations, is the very foundation of life’s resilience and adaptability. It is the raw material upon which evolution operates, allowing species to thrive in changing environments and withstand challenges. This article delves into the multifaceted world … Read more