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The major causes of the environmental degradation are modern Urbanization, industrialization, over-Population Growth, deforestation etc. Environmental pollution refers to the degradation of quality and quantity of natural Resources. Mahatma Gandhi’s principle of “enoughness” in his saying “the earth provides enough to satisfy every persons need but not for every person’s greed” According to World Commission … Read more
Dairy and Animal Husbandry with special reference to Rajasthan What is Animal Husbandry Animal Husbandry is a branch of agriculture, which comprises of controlled cultivation, management, up keeping and production of domestic animals (like cattles, horses, sheeps etc.) which includes improvement in the qualities considered desirable by humans by means of breeding, genetics, behavior and … Read more
Irrigation and Hydropower Projects of Andhra Pradesh Geographically, Andhra Pradesh is in peninsular India consisting of coastal belt on the east and Rayalaseema in the south-west. Therefore, Andhra Pradesh has the advantage of having most of the east flowing rivers in the state bringing in copious supplies from the Western and Eastern Ghats and up … Read more
On 26 January 2013, the Uttarakhand government had launched a portal for online registration of people’s complaints and their quick redressal. Launching the portal called “Samadhan” (solution), the thenUttarakhand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna described it as a step towards transparency. The CM assured the people that he will personally monitor the the functioning of the … Read more
Variable Climatic condition throughout the state has led to the development of different agricultural practices. Scientists have divided the state into following agro-climatic regions:- Western Agricultural Region:- It covers the sandy arid plains with low rainfall and thus about 70% of the net cropped area is under Kharif Crops of bajra and pulses. … Read more
According to FAO Food Security is “a situation in which all people at all times have access to adequate quantities of safe and nutritious food to lead a healthy and active life”. This definition requires three basic conditions to be met: 1) adequacy, i.e. supplies from domestic production, stocks and imports are sufficient to meet the … Read more
Water Resources Rainfall: With an Average annual rainfall of 1,170 mm, India is one of the wettest countries in the world. At one extreme are areas like Cherrapunji, in the northeast, which is drenched each year with 11,000 mm of rainfall, and at the other extreme are places like Jaisalmer, in the west, which receives … Read more
The Silent Epidemic: Diseases Caused by Environmental Degradation The Earth, our home, is facing a multitude of environmental challenges, from climate change to pollution and deforestation. These challenges are not just abstract concepts; they have a direct and devastating impact on human health, leading to a silent epidemic of diseases caused by environmental degradation. This … Read more
Unveiling Drought: The Silent Crisis Drought, a silent and insidious threat, is a complex phenomenon that transcends geographical boundaries and impacts every aspect of life on Earth. It is not merely a lack of rain; it is a multifaceted crisis that unfolds over time, leaving behind a trail of devastation in its wake. This article … Read more
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