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Marine Resources – Economic significance and EEZ Economic significance of Marine Resources Marine energy Marine energy or marine power (also sometimes referred to as ocean energy, ocean power, or marine and hydrokinetic energy) refers to the energy carried by ocean waves, tides, salinity, and ocean temperature differences. The movement of water in the … Read more
El Nino El Niño is the name given to the occasional development of warm ocean surface waters along the coast of Ecuador and Peru. When this warming occurs the usual upwelling of cold, nutrient rich deep ocean water is significantly reduced. El Niño normally occurs around Christmas and usually lasts for a few weeks to a few months. Sometimes … Read more
MNREGA Jan Dhan Yojna Atal Pension Yojna Skill India Mission Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana Sukanya Samridhi Yojana Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana Jan Aushadhi Yojana (JAY) Nai Manzil Scheme for minority students The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) or Housing for all … Read more
IPCC UN Conference on Environment and Development (Earth Summit), 1992 Agenda 21 An action plan of UN relating to Sustainable Development adopted at the Earth Summit, 1992 UNFCCC Kyoto Protocol IPCC 1988 by World Meteorological Organisation and UNEP tasked with reviewing and assessing the most recent scientific, technical and socio-economic information produced worldwide relevant to … Read more
A Comparative Analysis of Provisions for Maharashtra and Gujarat: Unpacking the Economic Landscape India’s economic landscape is a tapestry woven with diverse state-specific policies and regulations. This intricate web shapes the business environment, attracting investments, fostering growth, and ultimately impacting the lives of citizens. This article delves into the economic provisions of two prominent states, … Read more
Animal Husbandry Animal husbandry is the practice of raising and caring for domesticated animals. It is a major agricultural activity that provides food, fiber, and labor. Animal husbandry also plays a role in the production of other products, such as leather, wool, and manure. History of Animal Husbandry Types of Animal Husbandry Benefits of Animal … Read more
Provisions for Arunachal Pradesh: A Comprehensive Look at the State’s Development Arunachal Pradesh, the “Land of the Dawn-lit Mountains,” is a state in Northeast India, known for its breathtaking landscapes, rich biodiversity, and diverse cultural heritage. However, its remote location and challenging terrain have posed significant hurdles to its development. Recognizing the unique challenges and … Read more
Mainstay of Indian economy Since independence, undergone a change from being the sector contributing the highest share to the GDP to one contributing the lowest share. agriculture is a state subject. GDP contribution (Agriculture and allied sector) 5 pc in 1950-51 7 pc in 2008-09 and 14.6 pc in 2009-10. It was 19 pc in … Read more
Oceanic Resources of India and their potential Oceans are the world’s single largest ecosystem, covering nearly three-fourths of the earth’s surface, thereby providing a massive arena for emerging complex and interconnected development issues such as Climate change, livelihoods, commerce, and security. According to estimates by the Global Ocean Commission, ocean resources contribute five … Read more