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Indian economy still is agro based economy and INFRASTRUCTURE: The government needs to improve rural infrastructure, such as roads, electricity, and telecommunications. This will help to improve the lives of farmers and reduce their dependence on agriculture. Provide support to farmers: The government needs to provide support to farmers, such as subsidies, loans, and insurance. … Read more
Main aim was to establish a global Climate agreement for the period from 2012 when the first commitment period under the Kyoto Protocol expires The conference did not achieve any binding agreement for long term action A ‘political accord’ was negotiated by approximately 25 parties Collective commitment by developed countries for new and additional Resources … Read more
COP 17 Durban Summit: A Turning Point in Climate Negotiations The 17th Conference of the Parties (COP 17) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), held in Durban, South Africa, from November 28 to December 9, 2011, marked a pivotal moment in the global effort to address climate change. While the summit … Read more
Potential Areas Of Socio-political conflicts Caste system The Caste System in India has its roots in ancient India. Just as the ashrama dharma laid down rules and duties with reference to the individual’s life in the world, varna or caste system prescribed duties with reference to the particular caste to which an individual belonged. Earlier … Read more
The Tricellular Meridional Circulation: A Symphony of Atmospheric Motion The Earth’s atmosphere is a dynamic system, constantly in motion, driven by the uneven distribution of solar radiation. This motion manifests in various forms, from gentle breezes to powerful storms, all playing a crucial role in shaping our planet’s climate. One of the most fundamental and … Read more
Human Values Human values have been employed in so distinctively different ways in human discourse. It is often said that a person has a value or an object has a value. Value is “a concept explicit of implicit, distinctive of an individual or characteristics of a group of those desirable traits which influence the selection … Read more
Harnessing the Sun: A Deep Dive into India’s National Solar Mission India, a nation blessed with abundant sunshine, has embarked on a transformative journey to harness the power of the sun. The National Solar Mission (NSM), launched in 2010, stands as a testament to this ambition, aiming to establish India as a global leader in … Read more
Sunlight is Earth’s most abundant energy source and is delivered free of charge. Indeed, the energy from sunlight reaching the land surface of the earth is thousands of times greater than the world’s current total annual consumption of energy. Yet harnessing sunlight’s energy content directly—rather than indirectly in fossil fuels, wind, or hydroelectric power—makes only a small contribution to humanity’s energy … Read more
The Adaptation Fund: A Vital Tool for Building Climate Resilience The climate crisis is a defining challenge of our time, with its impacts already being felt across the globe. From rising sea levels and extreme weather events to droughts and floods, the consequences of climate change are threatening lives, livelihoods, and ecosystems. While mitigating greenhouse … Read more
Eco friendly Technologies Rainwater harvesting technology Harvested rainwater can provide a source of alternative water to federal facilities. Alternative waters are sustainable sources of water, not supplied from fresh surface water or groundwater, that offset the demand for freshwater. Rainwater harvesting captures, diverts, and stores rainwater from rooftops for later use. Typical uses of rainwater … Read more