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Concept Definition Carbon Sequestration Carbon sequestration is the process of removing carbon from the Atmosphere and storing it in a fixed molecule in Soil, Oceans or Plants. Carbon Sink An organism or landscape that stores carbon is called a carbon sink. Carbon source An organism or landscape that emits carbon is called a carbon source. Climate change adaptation … Read more
Census Of India : Economic and Social features Rural and urban Population Altogether, 833.5 million persons live in rural area as per Census 2011, which was more than two-third of the total population, while 377.1 million persons live in urban areas. Urban proportion has gone up from 17.3 per cent in 1951 to 31.2 per … Read more
Grants to Local Governments: A Vital Lifeline for Communities Local governments play a crucial role in providing essential services to their residents, ranging from public safety and infrastructure to education and social welfare. However, these services often come with significant financial burdens, especially in the face of limited tax revenue and increasing demands. Grants from … Read more
RISE: Revitalizing Infrastructure and Systems in Education The education landscape is constantly evolving, driven by technological advancements, shifting societal needs, and a growing demand for a skilled workforce. To meet these challenges and ensure equitable access to quality education, a fundamental shift in how we approach infrastructure and systems is crucial. This is where RISE … Read more
In view of rapid Globalization-3/”>Globalization, fast depleting material Resources, raising economic competition between nations and the growing need to protect intellectual property, it is essential to find cost effective approaches in international scientific collaborations through intensification of established mechanism, contacts and collaborative tie ups. Some new initiatives that may be suggested are : establishment of … Read more
The Capitalist Economy: A System of Markets, Competition, and Innovation The capitalist economy, a dominant force shaping the world today, is a complex system characterized by private ownership of the means of production, market-driven resource allocation, and the pursuit of profit. This article delves into the core principles, historical evolution, key features, and ongoing debates … Read more
Mineral Resources : Iron-Ore: India possesses high quality iron-ore in abundance. The total reserves of iron-ore in the country are about 14.630 million tonnes of haematite and 10,619 million tonnes of magnetite. Haematite iron is mainly found in Chbattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Goa and Karnataka. The major deposit of magnetite iron is available at western coast … Read more
The Engine of Progress: Unpacking the Factors Affecting Economic Growth Economic growth, the sustained increase in the production of goods and services within an economy, is the lifeblood of prosperity. It fuels job creation, raises living standards, and provides the resources for social progress. Understanding the factors that drive economic growth is crucial for policymakers, … Read more
Energy security Energy security can be defined as “the uninterrupted availability of energy sources at an affordable price”. Energy security has many dimensions: long-term energy security mainly deals with timely investments to supply energy in line with economic developments and sustainable environmental needs. Short-term energy security focuses on the ability of the energy … 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 … Read more