Sedimentary Rocks

The Story in the Stones: A Journey Through Sedimentary Rocks Sedimentary rocks, the silent storytellers of Earth’s history, hold within their layers a chronicle of past environments, climates, and life forms. Unlike their igneous and metamorphic counterparts, born from fire and pressure, sedimentary rocks are formed through the accumulation and cementation of sediments, the broken … Read more

The Fiery Menace: Understanding Wildfires

The Fiery Menace: Understanding Wildfires Wildfires, once a natural part of many ecosystems, have become an increasingly destructive force in recent decades. Driven by a complex interplay of climate change, human activity, and natural factors, these fiery events pose a significant threat to human lives, property, and the environment. This article delves into the multifaceted … Read more

READ: Interlinking of Rivers

Note: READ id our New Initiative to cover two Topics (Weekly) of Current Importance in Detail with Specific focus on Prelims and Mains Exam After Cauvery: A look at other inter-state water tussles   The Supreme Court on February 16 delivered its verdict on Cauvery River Water Sharing between Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, and Puducherry, bringing an … Read more

The Ozone Depleting Substances Rules

The Ozone Depleting Substances Rules are a set of regulations that were put in place to protect the ozone layer. The rules regulate the production, import, export, and use of ozone-depleting substances. The rules are enforced by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The subtopics of the Ozone Depleting Substances Rules are: Definitions General Provisions Production … Read more

Indonesia Climate Change Trust Fund

Indonesia’s Climate Change Trust Fund: A Beacon of Hope in a Warming World Indonesia, an archipelago nation sprawling across a vast expanse of the tropics, is acutely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Rising sea levels threaten coastal communities, extreme weather events disrupt livelihoods, and deforestation exacerbates the greenhouse effect. Recognizing the urgency of … Read more

Institutes and Organization in India promoting integration of Science, Technology and Innovation

Institutes and Organization in India promoting integration of Science, Technology and Innovation   India is one of the top-ranking countries in the field of basic research. Indian Science has come to be regarded as one of the most powerful instruments of Growth and development, especially in the emerging scenario and competitive economy. In the wake … Read more

Organic Agriculture. 4 marks 2008

Organic Farming system in India is not new and is being followed from ancient time. It is a method of farming system which primarily aimed at cultivating the land and raising crops in such a way, as to keep the Soil alive and in good Health by use of organic wastes (crop, animal and farm … Read more

Well and Tube Well Irrigation

Well and Tube Well Irrigation: A Vital Lifeline for Agriculture Agriculture, the backbone of many economies, relies heavily on irrigation to sustain crop production, especially in regions with limited rainfall. Well and tube well irrigation systems have emerged as crucial tools for ensuring water availability and enhancing agricultural productivity. This article delves into the intricacies … Read more

Forest Of India

–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> Forests – Natural Vegetation of India   Table of Contents