Notes and Study material for Exams
Unveiling the Mysteries of the Deep: A Journey into Oceanography The Earth, a vibrant tapestry of life and landscapes, holds within its embrace a vast and enigmatic realm â the ocean. Covering over 70% of our planet’s surface, this watery expanse is a cradle of biodiversity, a regulator of climate, and a source of countless … Read more
Navigating the Shores: A Deep Dive into India’s Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ), 2011 India’s vast coastline, stretching over 7,500 kilometers, is a treasure trove of biodiversity, economic activity, and cultural heritage. However, this delicate ecosystem faces numerous threats, including coastal erosion, pollution, and unsustainable development. To protect this vital resource, the Indian government introduced the … Read more
A Symphony of Survival: Exploring Wildlife Conservation Efforts The Earth’s biodiversity is a tapestry woven with millions of threads, each representing a unique species, each playing a vital role in the intricate web of life. However, this delicate balance is under increasing pressure, with human activities driving countless species towards extinction. Recognizing the gravity of … Read more
The Yokkaichi Asthma Epidemic: A Legacy of Industrial Pollution and Public Health The Yokkaichi asthma epidemic, a tragic event that unfolded in the 1960s in the industrial city of Yokkaichi, Japan, serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of unchecked industrial pollution on human health. This episode, which saw thousands of residents suffer … Read more
Environmental Legislation The awareness and consideration for Environment covers several environmental issues such as pollution of water, air and Soil, land degradation, industrialization, Urbanization, depletion of natural Resources etc. Environmental Law plays a very crucial and important role in regulating the use of Natural Resources and in protecting the environment. The success of environmental legislations … Read more
ECOLOGY is defined “as a scientific study of the relationship of the living organisms with each other and with their Environment.” The classical texts of the Vedic period such as the Vedas, the Samhitas, the Brahmanas and the Aranyakas–Upanishads contain many references to ecological concepts .The Indian treatise on medicine, the Caraka- Samhita … Read more
Environmental influences are important both at the prenatal and postnatal stages of Human Development. At the prenatal stage, when a fetus is in the mother’s womb, internal or external harmful agents, such as certain legal or illegal drugs, alcohol, lead and pollutants can harm the unborn baby’s development. The mother’s Nutrition, diseases and emotional Stress … Read more
The Air Prevention & Control of Pollution Act is an Act by Parliament to provide for the prevention, control and abatement of Air Pollution, for the establishment, with a view to carrying out the aforesaid purposes, of Boards, for conferring on and assigning to such Boards powers and functions relating thereto and for matters connected … Read more
A Legacy of Protection: The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and its Impact on India The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (EPA, 1986) stands as a landmark legislation in India’s environmental history. Enacted in the wake of the Bhopal gas tragedy, it marked a decisive shift in the country’s approach towards environmental protection, moving beyond fragmented sectoral … Read more
Environment: Here is a list of subtopics related to the environment: Air quality Climate Change Deforestation Endangered species Environmental JusticeJustice Environmental protection Environmental sustainability Green energy Pollution Sustainable Development Water pollution Wildlife conservation The environment is the natural world that surrounds us. It includes the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we … Read more