Safe drinking water

Safe Drinking And Supply Safe drinking water is the birthright of all humankind – as much a birthright as clean air. The majority of the world’s Population, however, does not have access to safe drinking water. This is certainly true in most parts of Africa and Asia. Even in relatively advanced countries such as India, … Read more

Global Environmental Issues: Climate change

Climate Change It is the long term change in the statistical distribution of weather patterns over periods of time Though it has been happening naturally for millions of years, in recent years it has accelerated due to anthropogenic causes and has been causing Global Warming. UNFCCC defines Climate Change as – “a change of climate … Read more

Control Of Pests And Disease

 Control of Pests and crop Disease agriculture is the single largest sector of India that provides the principal means of livelihood for over 58.4% of country’s Population. It contributes approximately one-fifth of the total gross domestic product (GDP). Agriculture accounts for about 10% of the total export earnings and provides raw material to … Read more

DDT

Here is a list of subtopics about DDT without any description: DDT History of DDT Uses of DDT Environmental effects of DDT Health effects of DDT Regulation of DDT Alternatives to DDT Controversy over DDT DDT in popular culture References DDT DDT is a chemical compound that was first synthesized in 1874. It was not … Read more

REM in Toxicology

The following are subtopics of REM in Toxicology: Acute toxicity Chronic toxicity Carcinogenicity Mutagenicity Reproductive toxicity Developmental toxicity Immunotoxicity Neurotoxicity Endocrine disruption Genotoxicity Local effects Systemic effects Synergistic effects Antagonistic effects Dose-response relationships Time-response relationships Exposure assessment Risk assessment Risk management Prevention and control Treatment Surveillance Research Education and training Public awareness Toxicology is the … Read more