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The National Water Mission: A Blueprint for Water Security in India India, a land of diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage, faces a critical challenge: ensuring water security for its burgeoning population. The National Water Mission (NWM), launched in 2011, aims to address this challenge head-on, providing a comprehensive framework for sustainable water management. This … Read more
The National Bamboo Mission: A Green Revolution in the Making Introduction Bamboo, a versatile and fast-growing grass, has long been a vital resource for millions across the globe. From construction materials to food and medicine, its applications are diverse and its potential immense. Recognizing this potential, the Indian government launched the National Bamboo Mission (NBM) … Read more
Rajgir: A Journey Through Time in the Heart of Bihar Rajgir, nestled amidst the serene hills of the Nalanda district in Bihar, India, is a place where history whispers through ancient ruins and vibrant culture thrives. More than just a historical site, Rajgir is a testament to the enduring legacy of ancient India, a place … Read more
Science and economics of Climate change Science of Climate Change The Atmosphere functions as a ‘greenhouse’ and insulates the earth from extremes of temperature. The Greenhouse Effect works in the following manner. Of the incoming short-wave radiation from the sun, one-third is reflected, and the atmosphere, ocean, ice, land, and biota absorb the … Read more
The Alchemy of Soil: Unveiling the Secrets of Podzolization The Earth’s surface is a tapestry of diverse ecosystems, each with its unique set of environmental conditions. These conditions, in turn, shape the very foundation of life: the soil. Among the myriad processes that sculpt the soil, one stands out for its transformative power: podzolization. This … Read more
Natural Resources, their sustainable management and conservation A natural resource is something that is found in nature and can be used by people. Earth’s Natural Resources include Light, air, water, Plants, animals, Soil, stone, Minerals, and fossil fuels. People need some natural resources to stay alive. They use others to make their lives … Read more
Under Industrial Policy, keeping in view the priorities of the country and its Economic Development, the roles of the public and private sectors are clearly decided. Under the New Industrial Policy, the industries have been freed to a large extent from the licenses and other controls. In order to encourage modernisation, Stress has been laid … Read more
Variable Climatic condition throughout the state has led to the development of different agricultural practices. Scientists have divided the state into following agro-climatic regions:- Western Agricultural Region:- It covers the sandy arid plains with low rainfall and thus about 70% of the net cropped area is under Kharif Crops of bajra and pulses. … Read more
Mahatma Gandhi’s principle of “enoughness” in his saying “the earth provides enough to satisfy every persons need but not for every person’s greed” According to World Commission on Environment and Development, Our Common Future (1987) , Sustainable Development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to … Read more
The Sun’s Embrace: Understanding the Distribution of Insolation The sun, our celestial furnace, is the ultimate source of energy for life on Earth. Its radiant energy, known as insolation, fuels our planet’s climate, drives weather patterns, and sustains ecosystems. Understanding the distribution of insolation across the globe is crucial for comprehending the intricate workings of … Read more