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Community Based Organizations (CBOs) Community based organizations (CBO’s) are nonprofit groups that work at a local level to improve life for residents. The focus is to build Equality across Society in all streams – Health care, Environment, quality of Education, access to technology, access to spaces and information for the disabled, to name … Read more
Introduction and application of Genetic engineering Genetic engineering Genetic engineering, the artificial manipulation, modification, and recombination of DNA or other nucleic acid Molecules in order to modify an organism or Population of organisms. The term genetic engineering initially referred to various techniques used for the modification or manipulation of organisms through the processes of heredity … Read more
Environmental Education Environmental education is a process that allows individuals to explore environmental issues, engage in problem solving, and take action to improve the Environment. As a result, individuals develop a deeper understanding of environmental issues and have the skills to make informed and responsible decisions. Benefits of Environmental Education By studying environmental studies, it … Read more
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 arresting the trend, Both Central … Read more
The International Whaling Commission: A History of Conservation, Conflict, and Controversy The International Whaling Commission (IWC) is a global intergovernmental organization established in 1946 to regulate whaling and conserve whale populations. Its history is a complex tapestry woven with threads of scientific research, political maneuvering, cultural traditions, and economic interests. This article delves into the … Read more
Waste Water Management Water, food and energy securities are emerging as increasingly important and vital issues for India and the world. Most of the river basins in India and elsewhere are closing or closed and experiencing moderate to severe water shortages, brought on by the simultaneous effects of agricultural Growth, industrialization and Urbanization. Current and … Read more
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
In-situ conservation means maintenance of
Integration of Princely States Under the plan of 3 June, more than 562 princely states were given the option of joining either India or Pakistan, or choosing independence. Indian nationalists and large segments of the public feared that if these states did not accede, most of the people and territory would be fragmented. The Congress … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> Disasters are sudden and intense events which result in considerable destruction, injuries & deaths, disrupting normal life as well as the process of development. Increasing Population and various other socio-economic factors have forced people to live in vulnerable areas. Disasters are perceived to be on the … Read more