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The Silent Killer: A Deep Dive into Acid Rain Acid rain, a term often used casually, represents a serious environmental threat with far-reaching consequences. This phenomenon, characterized by the deposition of acidic components like sulfuric and nitric acids, has been a major concern for decades, impacting ecosystems, infrastructure, and human health. This article delves into … 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
Social Audit “Social Auditing is defined as a systematic attempt to identify, analyse, measure (if possible), evaluate, and monitor the effect of an organisation’s operations on Society (that is, specific social groups) and on the public well-being.” Social audit as a term was used as far back as the 1950s. In a nutshell, it refers … Read more
The Unfolding Tapestry of Liberalization: A Global Perspective Liberalization, a term often associated with economic reform, encompasses a broader spectrum of societal transformations. It signifies a shift towards openness, freedom, and individual agency, impacting various aspects of life, from trade and finance to social norms and political structures. This article delves into the multifaceted nature … Read more
Disaster Management History shows that India is exposed to national disasters. INFRASTRUCTURE; and other efforts to make the community more resilient to a catastrophic event. Preparedness Preparedness focuses on understanding how a disaster might impact the community and how education, outreach and training can build capacity to respond to and recover from a disaster. This … 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
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
Biodiversity, Climate, water and flood management. They are also important for individual Health and wellbeing and for local communities, providing opportunities for exercise, leisure, Education and EMPLOYMENT, as well as creating a sense of place. Urban areas face an evolving set of environmental pressures including Climate Change. At the same time, the existing
Economic Growth Economic growth means an increase in Real GDP. This increase in real GDP means there is an increase in the value of national output / national expenditure. Economic growth is an important macro-economic objective because it enables increased living standards and helps create new jobs. Measurement of Economic Growth Economic growth is measured … Read more
Public/Private PARTNERSHIP In Health Care Services In India It is widely accepted that the deficiencies in public sector health system can only be overcome by significant reforms. The need for reforms in India’s Health sector has been emphasized by successive plan documents since the Eighth Five-Year Plan in 1992, by the 2002 national health policy … Read more