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The Rotterdam Convention: A Global Framework for Protecting Human Health and the Environment from Hazardous Chemicals The Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade, commonly known as the Rotterdam Convention, is a landmark international treaty aimed at protecting human health and the environment from … Read more
Social Institutions: Family, Marriage, Kinship, Religion and Social stratification in India Society is the combination of individuals. These individuals have their various needs which they want to be satisfied. For this purpose people behave in a customary way which is controlled by norms. This participation of people for the attainment of their various … Read more
Wetland Farming: A Sustainable Approach to Agriculture The world’s population is growing, and with it, the demand for food. Conventional agriculture, however, is facing increasing pressure from climate change, resource depletion, and environmental degradation. This has led to a growing interest in sustainable agricultural practices, including wetland farming. Wetland farming, also known as paddy rice … Read more
Human role in pollution control The enhanced pace of developmental activities and rapid Urbanization have resulted in Stress on natural Resources and Quality Of Life. The trend of increasing pollution in various environmental media is evident from the deteriorating air and water quality, higher noise levels, increasing vehicular emission etc. Realising the urgent need for … Read more
Scientific Water Harvesting What is Water Harvesting It means capturing rain where it falls or capturing the run off in your own village or town. And taking measures to keep that water clean by not allowing polluting activities to take place in the catchment. Therefore, water harvesting can be undertaken through a variety of ways … Read more
The productive capacity of an economy is directly linked to the size of its working – age Population relative to its total population, it is essential to distinguish between the two components when exploring the impact of demographic change on economic performance. Census 2011 data shows the overall Percentage of children in 0-6 year’s … Read more
Rural – Urban continuum Rural- urban continuum, the merging of town and country, a term used in recognition of the fact that in general there is rarely, either physically or socially, a sharp division, a clearly marked boundary between the two, with one part of the Population wholly urban, the other wholly rural. … Read more
Rajasthan : An introduction Rajasthan : Geological Structure Rajasthan : Physical regions of rajasthan Rajasthan : Lakes of rajasthan Rajasthan : Administrative Devision of Rajasthan (Rajasthan ke Sambhag) Rajasthan : Soils of Rajasthan Rajasthan : Hinduism, Islam, and Jainism. The major crops grown in Rajasthan are wheat, rice, Cotton, and millet. The major industries in Rajasthan … Read more
Land Acquisition and Rehabilitation in India India is an agrarian economy with more than half of the Population living in rural areas and depending on agriculture for their income. However, since the economic INFRASTRUCTURE Sector as it is one of the key drivers responsible for India’s propelling economic Growth. Infrastructure Development in India has been … Read more
The Global Climate Puzzle: Unpacking Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) The fight against climate change is a global endeavor, requiring coordinated action from every nation. The Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015, established a framework for international cooperation, with each country submitting Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) outlining their climate action plans. These INDCs represent the … Read more