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Plants Plant, any multicellular eukaryotic life-form characterized by photosynthetic Nutrition (a characteristic possessed by all plants except some parasitic plants and underground orchids), in which chemical energy is produced from water, Minerals, and carbon dioxide with the aid of pigments and the radiant energy of the Sun, essentially unlimited Growth at localized regions, … Read more
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Evaporation: The Unsung Hero of the Water Cycle Evaporation, the process by which a liquid transforms into a gas, is a fundamental phenomenon in nature. It plays a crucial role in the water cycle, driving weather patterns, shaping landscapes, and sustaining life. This seemingly simple process is a complex interplay of energy, temperature, and atmospheric … Read more
Delving into the Earth’s Layers: A Comprehensive Guide to Soil Profiles The ground beneath our feet, seemingly solid and unchanging, is in fact a dynamic and complex system. This intricate tapestry of minerals, organic matter, water, and air, known as soil, plays a vital role in sustaining life on Earth. Understanding the vertical arrangement of … Read more
The Silent Erosion: Understanding and Combating Sheet Erosion Sheet erosion, a seemingly innocuous process, silently steals away the fertile topsoil that sustains our agricultural lands and ecosystems. This insidious form of soil degradation, often overlooked in favor of its more dramatic counterpart â gully erosion â poses a significant threat to global food security and … 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
Objects having characteristics of cellular organization, Growth, Reproduction, ability to sense Environment and give response are living organisms. There are some important features of living organisms: It should grow, which means its structure changes as time goes by in an advantageous manner. It should show adaptation to the environment. It should maintain some balanced … 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
Urban spheres of influence and rural urban fringe Urban spheres of influence Urban spheres of influence reflect centre-to-hinterland relationship, compared with the non-central region, the centre assumes more complex economic functions, and provides more economic activities. Famous theoretical contributions to this research field are the Central Place Theory (Christaller, 1933), the extension to the Central … Read more
Social Forestry: A Sustainable Approach to Forest Management and Community Empowerment Introduction Forests are vital ecosystems that provide numerous benefits to humanity, including clean air and water, biodiversity conservation, climate regulation, and economic opportunities. However, traditional forestry practices often prioritize timber production over ecological and social considerations, leading to deforestation, biodiversity loss, and social inequities. … Read more