Flood And Drought Occurence

 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 … Read more

Majjhima Nikaya

The Majjhima Nikaya: A Middle Path Through Buddhist Teachings The Majjhima Nikaya, one of the five Nikayas (collections) of the Sutta Pitaka (Discourse Basket) in the Pali Canon, stands as a cornerstone of Theravada Buddhism. This collection of 152 suttas (discourses) attributed to the Buddha himself offers a rich tapestry of teachings, exploring the core … Read more

Seismic Activity (Earthquake Waves)

Unraveling the Earth’s Tremors: A Deep Dive into Seismic Activity and Earthquake Waves The Earth, despite its seemingly solid exterior, is a dynamic and restless planet. Beneath our feet, a symphony of forces constantly reshapes the landscape, driven by the immense heat and pressure within its core. This dynamic interplay manifests in various ways, one … Read more

Interrelationship of disaster and development.

Interrelationship Of Disaster And Development Debate regarding the relationship between socioeconomic development and natural disasters remains at the fore of global discussions, as the potential risk from Climate extremes and uncertainty pose an increasing threat to developmental prospects. This study reviews statistical investigations of disaster and development linkages, across topics of macroeconomic Growth, public governance … Read more

Approaches To Disaster Risk Reductions

–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> Disaster Management meant different for different players. For many decades prior to Major catastrophes like Orissa Super Cyclone (1999), Gujarat Earth quake & West Bengal Floods (2000) disaster management for respective state governments was to emphasis on early warning, evacuation, post disaster compensation, rehabilitation, shelter construction, … Read more

61st Amendment Act

The 61st Amendment Act: A Controversial Attempt to Address the Issue of Reservation The 61st Amendment Act, passed in 1991, aimed to address the issue of reservation in India by introducing a system of reservation for the economically weaker sections (EWS) within the general category. However, this amendment sparked significant controversy and faced legal challenges, … Read more

Interrelationship Of Disaster And Development

–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> Debate regarding the relationship between socioeconomic development and natural disasters remains at the fore of global discussions, as the potential risk from Climate extremes and uncertainty pose an increasing threat to developmental prospects. This study reviews statistical investigations of disaster and development linkages, across topics of … Read more

Early Civilizations and Astronomical Observations

Celestial Guides: Early Civilizations and Astronomical Observations The night sky, a vast tapestry of twinkling stars and celestial bodies, has captivated humanity since the dawn of civilization. For our ancestors, the heavens weren’t just a source of wonder; they were a vital tool for understanding the world around them. Early civilizations, lacking the modern conveniences … Read more

National Pension Scheme (NPS): Building Your Retirement Fund

National Pension Scheme (NPS): Building Your Retirement Fund The National Pension System (NPS) is a voluntary, defined contribution pension scheme launched in 2004 by the Government of India. It is a retirement savings plan that allows individuals to contribute regularly towards their retirement corpus. The NPS is designed to provide a regular income stream during … Read more