Notes and Study material for Exams
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
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
REM in Toxicology: A Comprehensive Overview Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep is a crucial stage of sleep characterized by brain activity similar to wakefulness, vivid dreaming, and muscle paralysis. While REM sleep is essential for cognitive function, emotional regulation, and memory consolidation, its role in toxicology is less well-understood. However, emerging research suggests that REM … Read more
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
The Legacy of DDT: A Pesticide’s Rise, Fall, and Enduring Impact Introduction Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, better known as DDT, is a synthetic insecticide that has left an indelible mark on history. Its discovery in the 1930s revolutionized pest control, earning its inventor, Paul Hermann Müller, a Nobel Prize in 1948. However, DDT’s widespread use led to unintended … Read more