Notes and Study material for Exams
Jal Jeevan Mission: Ensuring ‘Har Ghar Jal’ (Water for Every Home) Introduction: Water, the elixir of life, is an indispensable resource for human survival and societal well-being. Access to safe and adequate water is a fundamental human right, yet millions across the globe, particularly in developing nations, struggle to secure this basic necessity. Recognizing the … Read more
Flood is a natural disaster which can never be avoided, India being one of the worst flood hit tropical country in the world which causes huge economic and emotional losses. We cannot afford to ignore flood but we can manage it. Around 12% of the total area i.e. 40 million hectare is prone to flood. … Read more
Navigating the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016: A Comprehensive Guide The burgeoning plastic waste crisis has become a global concern, with India facing a particularly acute challenge. Recognizing the urgency, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) introduced the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 (PWMR, 2016) to address the issue comprehensively. This article … Read more
The JP Movement: A Legacy of Social Justice and Political Transformation The JP Movement, named after its charismatic leader Jayaprakash Narayan, was a powerful social and political movement that swept across India in the 1970s. It emerged as a response to the growing authoritarianism and corruption of the Indira Gandhi government, culminating in a nationwide … Read more
The Global Climate Change Alliance: A Beacon of Hope in the Fight Against Climate Change The world is facing an unprecedented challenge: climate change. Its effects are already being felt across the globe, from rising sea levels and extreme weather events to melting glaciers and biodiversity loss. To address this crisis, international cooperation is crucial, … Read more
The Kyoto Protocol has put in place three flexibility mechanisms to reduce emission of Green House Gases. Although the Protocol places maximum responsibility of reducing emissions on the developed countries by committing them to specific emission targets, the three mechanisms are based on the premise that reduction of emissions in any part of the globe … Read more
Solar Charkha Mission: Empowering Rural Livelihoods through Sustainable Textiles Introduction India, with its rich textile heritage and vast rural population, holds immense potential for sustainable development. The Solar Charkha Mission, launched by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) in 2014, aims to harness this potential by empowering rural communities through the production … Read more
The Carbon Tax: A Price on Pollution for a Cleaner Future? The world is grappling with the urgent need to address climate change, and a growing number of countries are turning to carbon pricing mechanisms as a key tool in their arsenal. Among these, the carbon tax stands out as a direct and transparent approach … Read more
Rajasthan : Monsoon and Rainfall Rainfall in large parts of the State is not only inadequate but also varies sharply from year to year and place to place. The Average rainfall of Rajasthan is 564.89 mm (1960 to 2009) compared to the all-India average of 1,100mm and a significant variation is seen across different regions. … Read more
Synergistic Cropping: A Path Towards Sustainable and Productive Agriculture The global population is projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, demanding a significant increase in food production. However, conventional agricultural practices are facing mounting challenges, including dwindling natural resources, climate change, and environmental degradation. This necessitates a shift towards sustainable and efficient agricultural systems. Synergistic … Read more