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An increase in the Average temperature of Earth’s near surface air and Oceans since the mid-20thcentury 4thassessment report of IPCC: global temperature increased 74+18 degree C during the 20thcentury. Caused by greenhouse gases Water vapour, Co2, Methane, Nitrous Oxide, Ozone, CFCs (in order of abundance) Since the Industrial revolution, the burning of fossil fuels has increased … Read more
Wetland Farming: A Sustainable Approach to Agriculture The world’s population is growing, and with it, the demand for food. Conventional agriculture, however, is facing increasing pressure from climate change, resource depletion, and environmental degradation. This has led to a growing interest in sustainable agricultural practices, including wetland farming. Wetland farming, also known as paddy rice … Read more
Scientific Water Harvesting What is Water Harvesting It means capturing rain where it falls or capturing the run off in your own village or town. And taking measures to keep that water clean by not allowing polluting activities to take place in the catchment. Therefore, water harvesting can be undertaken through a variety of ways … Read more
Introduction Power is one of the most critical components of Biomass. Renewable energy is a clean source of energy. It does not produce greenhouse gas emissions. However, renewable energy sources are intermittent. They do not always produce power when it is needed. The fuel-based industries are facing a number of challenges. These challenges … Read more
An Atmosphere is a layer of gases surrounding a planet or other material body, that is held in place by the gravity of that body. Many of the planets in this Solar System have atmospheres, but none that we know of have an atmosphere quite like ours – one that can support life. The … Read more
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
INFRASTRUCTURE: The Indian agriculture sector lacks adequate infrastructure, such as roads, irrigation facilities, and storage facilities. This makes it difficult for farmers to transport their products to markets and store them for long periods of time. Natural disasters: India is prone to natural disasters, such as floods, droughts, and
Rajasthan : An introduction Rajasthan : Geological Structure Rajasthan : Physical regions of rajasthan Rajasthan : Lakes of rajasthan Rajasthan : Administrative Devision of Rajasthan (Rajasthan ke Sambhag) Rajasthan : Soils of Rajasthan Rajasthan : Hinduism, Islam, and Jainism. The major crops grown in Rajasthan are wheat, rice, Cotton, and millet. The major industries in Rajasthan … Read more
The Global Climate Puzzle: Unpacking Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) The fight against climate change is a global endeavor, requiring coordinated action from every nation. The Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015, established a framework for international cooperation, with each country submitting Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) outlining their climate action plans. These INDCs represent the … Read more