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The Tragedy of Minamata: A Legacy of Environmental Injustice and the Fight for Recognition The name Minamata evokes a chilling image: a town ravaged by a devastating neurological disease, its victims bearing the scars of industrial negligence and environmental contamination. This story, one of the most infamous cases of environmental poisoning in history, serves as … Read more
Here is a list of subtopics on the impact of poverty: Health Education Employment Housing Food Security Social exclusion Crime Violence Mental health Child development Gender inequality Environmental degradation Political instability Economic growth Human rights Sustainable Development Global poverty Poverty is a state or condition in which a person or community lacks the resources and … Read more
Rio+5: A Look Back at the 1997 Special Session of the UN General Assembly The year 1997 marked a significant milestone in the global environmental movement. Five years after the landmark Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, the United Nations convened a Special Session of the General Assembly, aptly named Rio+5, to assess the progress … Read more
Rajasthan agriculture Agriculture and allied sector continues to be the backbone of the State’s economy and endures to be the large contributor of the GSDP. 75 per cent Population of the State resides in the rural areas and about 62 per cent depend on agriculture and allied activities for their livelihood. Agriculture and allied sector … Read more
Development patterns and disparities among regions and between rural and urban areas Regional disparities in india India is facing the problem of acute regional imbalances and the indicators of such imbalances are reflected by the factors like per capita income, the proportion of Population living below the POVERTY line, the Percentage of urban population of … Read more
INFRASTRUCTURE and Services beyond their limits. Whilst tourism is not the only causal factor, development associated with tourism has certainly intensified environmental problems. The most significant affect of tourism is the increased pressure on the fragile Himalayan Ecosystems. Increased construction and transport has lead to large-scale deforestation and destabilisation of natural ecosystems; Despite laws and … Read more
National Health Mission (NHM): Transforming India’s Healthcare Landscape Introduction India, with its vast population and diverse demographics, faces significant challenges in providing equitable and accessible healthcare to its citizens. The National Health Mission (NHM), launched in 2005, stands as a cornerstone of India’s efforts to address these challenges and transform its healthcare landscape. This article … Read more
The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS): A Global Effort to Protect Migratory Wildlife The world’s wildlife faces numerous threats, from habitat loss and climate change to poaching and pollution. These challenges are particularly acute for migratory species, which traverse vast distances, often crossing international borders, making them vulnerable to … Read more
The Human Development Index: Measuring Progress Beyond GDP The Human Development Index (HDI) is a composite statistic used to rank countries by their level of human development. It is a measure of a country’s overall well-being, taking into account factors beyond economic growth, such as health, education, and living standards. The HDI was developed by … Read more
Fertilizers All Plants need certain mineral nutrients to survive. These Minerals occur naturally in the Soil and are taken up from the soil by the roots of the plants. Most soils usually have enough of these minerals to keep plants healthy. However, some nutrients are gradually used up by the plants, or are washed out … Read more