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The United Nations Organisation (UNO) is the global international organisation of sovereign independent states. It was established on 24 October 1945. The destruction caused by the Second World War and failure of the League of nations compelled the people to establish an international organisation for keeping the world away from war and in favour of … Read more
Schemes and Policies for Financial Inclusion: Bridging the Gap and Empowering Communities Financial inclusion, the ability of individuals and businesses to access and utilize a range of financial services, is a cornerstone of sustainable development. It empowers individuals, fosters economic growth, and strengthens social stability. However, billions of people worldwide remain excluded from the formal … Read more
E-Learning– IT& Rural applications A learning system based on formalised teaching but with the help of electronic Resources is known as E-learning. While teaching can be based in or out of the classrooms, the use of computers and the Internet forms the major component of E-learning. E-learning can also be termed as a … Read more
The major causes of the Environmental Degradation are modern Urbanization, industrialization, over-Population Growth, deforestation etc. Environmental pollution refers to the degradation of quality and quantity of natural Resources. Mahatma Gandhi’s principle of “enoughness” in his saying “the earth provides enough to satisfy every persons need but not for every person’s greed” According to World Commission … Read more
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is a global alliance of 121 countries, most of which are located between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. The ISA was founded in 2015 by India and France with the goal of promoting solar energy and reducing dependence on fossil fuels. The ISA has three main objectives: To promote … Read more
Coalition Government is a cabinet of a parliamentary government in which several parties cooperate. Coalition governments are usually formed as no party can individually achieve a majority in the parliament. However, a coalition government may also be created in a time of national difficulty or crisis. If a coalition collapses, a confidence vote is held … Read more
Harnessing the Sun’s Power: A Deep Dive into Solar-Thermal Electricity The sun, a colossal nuclear furnace, bathes our planet in a constant stream of energy. This energy, harnessed through various technologies, holds immense potential to power our world sustainably. Among these technologies, solar-thermal electricity stands out as a promising solution for clean and reliable energy … Read more
Forest Biodiversity, forming a complex ecosystem. Plantation is different from natural forest as these planted species are often of same type and doesn’t support a variety of natural biodiversity. Forests provide various natural Services and products. Many forest products are used in day-today life. Besides these, forests play important role in maintaining ecological balance & … Read more
Joint Forest Management: A Collaborative Approach to Sustainable Forest Management Introduction The world’s forests are facing unprecedented pressures from deforestation, degradation, and climate change. These threats not only impact biodiversity and ecosystem services but also threaten the livelihoods of millions who depend on forests for their survival. In this context, sustainable forest management practices are … Read more
Afforestation and deforestation Afforestation Afforestation is the process of planting trees, or sowing seeds, in a barren land devoid of any trees to create a forest. The term should not be confused with reforestation, which is the process of specifically planting native trees into a forest that has decreasing numbers of trees. While reforestation is increasing … Read more