Notes and Study material for Exams
Distribution of natural Resources World Distribution of forest reserves Forests cover 31 percent of the world’s land surface, just over 4 billion hectares. (One hectare = 2.47 acres.) This is down from the pre-industrial area of 5.9 billion hectares. According to data from the U.N. Food and agriculture Organization, deforestation was at its highest rate … Read more
Protecting the Lifeline: A Deep Dive into India’s Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules 2017 Wetlands, often described as the “kidneys of the Earth,” play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance and supporting biodiversity. These vital ecosystems provide numerous benefits, including water purification, flood regulation, carbon sequestration, and habitat for a wide range of flora … Read more
The Fragile Beauty: A Deep Dive into the Conservation of Dal Lake Dal Lake, nestled in the heart of Srinagar, Kashmir, is a breathtaking spectacle. Its shimmering waters, fringed by willow trees and vibrant houseboats, have captivated visitors for centuries. But beneath the surface of this idyllic beauty lies a story of environmental struggle, a … Read more
Biodiversity with its sustainable use. They are internationally recognized, nominated by national governments and remain under sovereign jurisdiction of the states where they are located”. In 1971, UNESCO launched a global programme to formalize the scientific interaction between man and his natural environment. This programme is called the Man and the Biosphere … Read more
The Solar System consists of the Sun and its eight main planets, their satellites, asteroids, comets, meteors and other dwarf planets. The Sun is at the one of the two “centers” of The Solar System and the planets revolving around it in elliptical orbits. The sun is in the centre of the solar system. It … Read more
Eco-System-An ecosystem is defined as a structural and functional unit of Biosphere consisting of community of living beings and the physical Environment, both interacting and exchanging materials between them. It includes Plants, trees, animals, fish, birds, micro-organisms, water, Soil, and people. When an ecosystem is healthy (i.e. sustainable) it means that all the Elements live … Read more
Terracing: A Sustainable Solution for Soil Conservation and Agricultural Productivity Soil erosion, a silent and pervasive threat, is a major challenge facing agriculture worldwide. It degrades soil fertility, reduces crop yields, and contributes to environmental problems like sedimentation and water pollution. Terracing, an ancient and effective practice, offers a sustainable solution to combat soil erosion … Read more
Navigating the Environmental Landscape: A Comprehensive Guide to Environment Management Plans In an era marked by increasing environmental awareness and regulatory scrutiny, businesses are facing growing pressure to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability. This pressure extends beyond mere lip service, demanding concrete actions and measurable results. Enter the Environment Management Plan (EMP), a crucial tool … Read more
Motion Motion is a change in position of an object with respect to time. Motion is typically described in terms of displacement, distance, velocity, acceleration, time and speed. The branch of physics which deals with the study of motion of material objects is called mechanics. Mechanics is divided into following branches. (i) Statics : Statics … Read more
Soil fertility depleted, the rivers polluted and the forests destroyed. The Indian Scenario India constitutes 18 per cent of the world’s Population, 15 per cent of the live stock population and only 2 per cent of the geographic area, one per cent of the forest area and 0.5 per cent of pasture lands. … Read more