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Code of ethics Ethics codes are as old as antiquity. Religious traditions and civic cultures have codes as their foundations. The Mosaic Decalogue (Ten Commandments) is the keystone for Judaism, Islam and Christianity. Pericles made the Athenian code the underpinning of ancient Greek politics and culture. In each case codes carry general obligations … Read more
Development patterns and disparities among regions and between rural and urban areas Regional disparities in india India is facing the problem of acute regional imbalances and the indicators of such imbalances are reflected by the factors like per capita income, the proportion of Population living below the POVERTY line, the Percentage of urban population of … Read more
Recommendations for a Robust Environmental Impact Assessment: A Comprehensive Guide Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a crucial tool for ensuring sustainable development. It involves systematically evaluating the potential environmental consequences of proposed projects, policies, or plans. A well-conducted EIA helps decision-makers make informed choices that minimize negative impacts and maximize benefits for the environment and … Read more
IMPACT OF NEW ECONOMIC POLICY India’s post-independence development strategy showed all the signs of stagnation, but the economy started showing the sign of recovery in the early nineties when the government adopted the new economic model known as INFRASTRUCTURE, into a modern developed economy. New Economic Policy 1991 India opened up the economy in the … Read more
The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS): A Global Effort to Protect Migratory Wildlife The world’s wildlife faces numerous threats, from habitat loss and climate change to poaching and pollution. These challenges are particularly acute for migratory species, which traverse vast distances, often crossing international borders, making them vulnerable to … Read more
Pesticide Residues in Human Blood: A Silent Threat to Our Health Pesticides, designed to protect crops and control pests, have become ubiquitous in our environment. While they play a crucial role in agriculture and public health, their widespread use raises concerns about potential human exposure and its health implications. This article delves into the presence … Read more
Human Rights are commonly understood as inalienable Fundamental Rights “to which a person is inherently entitled simply because she or he is a human being,” and which are “inherent in all human beings” regardless of their nation, location, language, religion, ethnic origin or any other status. The history of human rights can be traced to past documents, … Read more
Sound is measured in decibels (dB). An increase of about 10 dB is approximately double the increase in loudness. A person’s hearing can be damaged if exposed to noise levels over 75 dB over a prolonged period of time. The World Health Organization recommends that the sound level indoors should be less than 30 … Read more
Metallurgy Metallurgy is the process of obtaining metals from ores. It may be defined as the processes which are involved in the extraction of metals from their ores and then refining them for use are known as metallurgy. Steps of Metallurgy: Metals can be extracted from their ores by following processes: Enrichment of Ore or Concentration of … Read more
Ore An ore is a special type of rock that contains a large enough amount of a particular mineral (usually a Metal) to make it economically practical to extract that mineral from the surrounding rock. Not all Minerals are found in a large enough amount in one location to make it worth it to remove the ore … Read more