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–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> , life expectancy, Literacy, standard of living and Migration in India Human Development—a comprehensive approach Human development is a process of enlarging people’s choices. But human development is also the objective, so it is both a process and an outcome. Human development implies that people must … Read more
COP 16 Cancun: A Step Forward, But a Long Road Ahead The 16th Conference of the Parties (COP 16) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) took place in Cancun, Mexico, from November 29 to December 10, 2010. Following the disappointing outcome of COP 15 in Copenhagen, the Cancun summit aimed to … 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
Project Elephant: A Journey Towards Conservation and Coexistence Introduction The majestic Asian elephant, a symbol of strength, intelligence, and cultural significance, faces an uncertain future. Habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, and illegal poaching have pushed the species towards the brink of extinction. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, the Indian government launched Project Elephant in 1992, … Read more
Ethics in international funding Historically speaking, internationalisation has been linked to commerce, but the advent of trade predates international trade, as we know it today. To this end, it is interesting to note how, right from the very beginning, the spread of rules and customs often took on a near sacred character in … 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
Swachh Bharat Mission: India’s Drive Towards a Cleaner and Healthier Future Introduction India, a land of vibrant culture and rich heritage, has long grappled with the challenge of sanitation and hygiene. Open defecation, lack of proper waste management, and inadequate access to clean water have plagued the nation, impacting public health and hindering socio-economic progress. … Read more
Main aim was to establish a global Climate agreement for the period from 2012 when the first commitment period under the Kyoto Protocol expires The conference did not achieve any binding agreement for long term action A ‘political accord’ was negotiated by approximately 25 parties Collective commitment by developed countries for new and additional Resources … Read more
COP 17 Durban Summit: A Turning Point in Climate Negotiations The 17th Conference of the Parties (COP 17) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), held in Durban, South Africa, from November 28 to December 9, 2011, marked a pivotal moment in the global effort to address climate change. While the summit … Read more
The Unwanted Guests: A Deep Dive into the World of Weeds Weeds, those ubiquitous and often unwelcome plants, are a constant source of frustration for gardeners, farmers, and even homeowners. They compete with desired plants for resources, can harbor pests and diseases, and can even be toxic to humans and animals. But beyond their nuisance … Read more