Natural Coal, Natural Oil and Gas

Natural Resources are useful raw materials that we get from the Earth. They occur naturally, which means that humans cannot make Natural Resources. Instead, we use and modify natural resources in ways that are beneficial to us. The materials used in human-made objects are natural resources. Coal reserves : India has the fifth largest coal reserves in … Read more

Sheet erosion

The Silent Erosion: Understanding and Combating Sheet Erosion Sheet erosion, a seemingly innocuous process, silently steals away the fertile topsoil that sustains our agricultural lands and ecosystems. This insidious form of soil degradation, often overlooked in favor of its more dramatic counterpart – gully erosion – poses a significant threat to global food security and … Read more

Environment Education, Awareness & Training (EEAT) Scheme

Empowering the Future: A Deep Dive into the Environment Education, Awareness & Training (EEAT) Scheme The Earth, our shared home, faces unprecedented environmental challenges. From climate change to biodiversity loss, the consequences of human activities are becoming increasingly evident. To address these issues effectively, a fundamental shift in human behavior is required, one that is … Read more

Biodiversity conservation

The Tapestry of Life: A Deep Dive into Biodiversity Conservation Biodiversity, the intricate web of life on Earth, encompasses the vast array of species, their genetic diversity, and the ecosystems they inhabit. It is the foundation upon which our planet’s health and our own well-being depend. However, this vital tapestry is facing unprecedented threats, leading … Read more

Impact Of Climate Change

The Impact of Climate Change: A Global Crisis Unfolding Climate change, a defining issue of our time, is no longer a distant threat but a tangible reality impacting every corner of the globe. Driven by human activities, primarily the burning of fossil fuels, this phenomenon is causing a cascade of environmental and societal disruptions, threatening … Read more

United Nations Environmental Conservation Programme (UNEP)

UNEP is the principal UN body in the field of the Environment, assisting governments to address global,  regional  and  national  environmental  challenges.  Its  mandate  was  reinforced  at  the  United  Nations  Conference  on  Sustainable Development  (Rio+20)  and  through  the  Rio+20 outcome  document  “The  Future Want” . As a follow up to the Rio+20 Conference, UNEP has … Read more

Economic Botany

 Economic Botany The land and waters of the earth sustain a vast assemblage of Plants upon which all other living forms are directly or indirectly dependent. These autotrophs have the remarkable property of capturing the inexhaustible energy of the sun to synthesise organic compounds which are vital for the existence of all life … Read more

National parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere reserves and Botanical gardens

The Indian Constitution entails the subject of forests and wildlife in the Concurrent list. The Federal Ministry acts as a guiding torch dealing with the policies and planning on wildlife conservation, while the provincial Forest Departments are vested with the responsibility of implementation of national policies and plans. The Man and Biosphere (MAB) Programme initiated … Read more

Biodiversity and its conservation with special reference to the state of Rajasthan

  Rajasthan is a state of the royals and it has numerous evidence of the royal culture in its rich heritage and Society. Along with its cultural abundance, Rajasthan also has enough of wildlife beauty in it. Some famous wildlife sanctuaries & national parks in Rajasthan are Ranthambore National Park, Sariska Tiger Reserve, Keoladeo Ghana National Park in Bharatpur, … Read more