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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
Migration and Metropolitan Region Migration Migration has been defined as crossing of the boundary of a political or administrative unit for a certain minimum period of time. It includes the movements of refugees, displaced persons, uprooted people as well as economic migrants. Internal migration refers to a move from one area (a province, … Read more
Environmental security The protection of Environment is needed for Sustainable Development. The Industrial pollution, degradation of forests, depletion of ozone layer, the Green House Gases results in Global Warming and Climate which will have an adverse impact on environment and human Health. There is a need for conservation of Cyclones. Forest Conservation The … Read more
NRHM, National HIV Programme NATIONAL RURAL Health MISSION – THE VISION The National Rural Health Mission (2005-12) seeks to provide effective healthcare to rural Population throughout the country with special focus on 18 states, which have weak public Health Indicators and/or weak
Natural Resources are useful raw materials that we get from the Earth. They occur naturally, which means that humans cannot make Natural Resources. Instead, we use and modify natural resources in ways that are beneficial to us. The materials used in human-made objects are natural resources. Coal reserves : India has the fifth largest coal reserves in … Read more
The Evergreen Revolution: A Green Revolution 2.0? The term “Green Revolution” evokes images of bountiful harvests, increased food production, and a world free from hunger. This agricultural revolution, which began in the mid-20th century, was a remarkable achievement, significantly boosting global food production and saving millions from starvation. However, the Green Revolution also came with … Read more
OUR Changing Earth: Our Changing Earth The Earth’s AtmosphereAtmosphere The Earth’s Water Cycle The Earth’s Climate The Earth’s Biosphere The Earth’s Resources The Earth’s Human Population The Earth’s Future Our Changing Earth Our Changing Earth The Earth is a dynamic planet, constantly changing and evolving. The Atmosphere, water cycle, climate, biosphere, resources, and human population … Read more
The National Clean Energy Fund: A Catalyst for a Sustainable Future? The National Clean Energy Fund (NCEF) is a crucial element in the United States’ efforts to transition to a clean energy future. This fund, established in 2009 as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, aims to accelerate the development and deployment of … Read more
BSE Greenex: A Catalyst for Sustainable Investing in India Introduction The global landscape is grappling with the urgent need for sustainable development, and India, a rapidly growing economy, is no exception. Recognizing the importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in investment decisions, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) launched the BSE Greenex platform in … Read more
Introduction Urban areas have been recognized as “engines of inclusive economic Growth”. Of the 121 crore Indians, 83.3 crore live in rural areas while 37.7 crore stay in urban areas, i.e approx 32 % of the Population. The Census Of India, 2011 defines urban settlement as :- All the places which have Municipality, corporation, Cantonment Board … Read more