Grassland

Grassland Grassland, area in which the vegetation is dominated by a nearly continuous cover of Grasses. Grasslands occur in environments conducive to the Growth of this plant cover but not to that of taller Plants, particularly trees and shrubs. The factors preventing establishment of such taller, woody vegetation are varied. Grasslands are one of the … Read more

Intergovernmental Panel On Climate Change (Ipcc)

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC): A Beacon of Scientific Consensus on Climate Change The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) stands as a cornerstone of international efforts to understand and address the pressing issue of climate change. Established in 1988 by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), … Read more

Ecology And Ecosystem

 ECOLOGY and Ecosystem Ecology The scientific study of the processes influencing the distribution and abundance of organisms, the interactions among organisms, and the interactions between organisms and the transformation and flux of energy and matter. Ecosystem Ecosystem, the complex of living organisms, their physical Environment, and all their interrelationships in a particular unit … Read more

Agro Food Processing Forming Village Clusters And Establishing Food Storage (2)

 Agro Food Processing: Forming village clusters and establishing Food Storage, Food Processing Industry is of enormous significance for India’s development because of the vital linkages and synergies that it promotes between the two pillars of the economy, namely Industry and agriculture. India is world’s second largest producer of food and has the potential … Read more

Remote sensing- GIS and its application

    Remote Sensing Remote sensing is the acquisition of information about an object or phenomenon without making physical contact with the object and thus in contrast to on-site observation. In current usage, the term “remote sensing” generally refers to the use of satellite- or aircraft-based sensor technologies to detect and classify objects on Earth, … Read more

Poverty and developmental issues

The World Bank defines POVERTY in absolute terms. The bank defines extreme poverty as living on less than US$1.90 per day> (PPP), and moderate poverty as less than $3.10 a day. Types of Poverty Absolute poverty measures poverty in relation to the amount of Money necessary to meet basic needs such as food, clothing, and … Read more

DRY FARMING IN INDIA

DRY FARMING IN INDIA The spread in the regions where the Average annual rainfall is less than 75 cm. rainfall is scanty and uncertain, where hot and dry conditions prevail. It is not only that the average annual rainfall is low, the variability of rainfall in these areas varies between 25 to 60 per cent. … Read more

Rainfall variability- Floods and Drought

Flood and Drought Occurrence Drought Drought is a complex, slow-onset phenomenon of ecological challenge that affects people more than any other natural hazards by causing serious economic, social and environmental losses in both developing and developed countries. The period of unusual dryness (i.e. drought) is a normal feature of the Climate and weather system in … Read more

Atmosphere

The Atmosphere: A Vital Shield Protecting Life on Earth The Earth’s atmosphere, a thin, invisible blanket of gases surrounding our planet, is far more than just the air we breathe. It plays a crucial role in regulating our climate, shielding us from harmful radiation, and facilitating life as we know it. This intricate and dynamic … Read more

Rio +20

Rio+20: A Legacy of Promise and Progress, but Challenges Remain Twenty years after the landmark Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, the world convened again in 2012 for Rio+20, the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development. This gathering aimed to assess progress made on sustainable development goals and chart a new course for the future. … Read more