Notes and Study material for Exams
Climate Change It is the long term change in the statistical distribution of weather patterns over periods of time Though it has been happening naturally for millions of years, in recent years it has accelerated due to anthropogenic causes and has been causing Global Warming. UNFCCC defines Climate Change as – “a change of climate … Read more
The Green Revolution was initiated in the 1960’s to address the issue of Malnutrition in the developing world. The technology of the Green Revolution involved bio-engineered seeds that worked in Conjunction with chemical Fertilizers and heavy Irrigation to increase crop yields. Green Revolution was largely confined in wheat crop and in northern India such … Read more
Government provides IT Resources to its employees to enhance their efficiency and productivity. These resources are meant as tools to access and process information related to their areas of work. These resources help Government officials to remain well informed and carry out their functions in an efficient and effective manner. This policy governs the usage … Read more
Safe Drinking And Supply Safe drinking water is the birthright of all humankind – as much a birthright as clean air. The majority of the world’s Population, however, does not have access to safe drinking water. This is certainly true in most parts of Africa and Asia. Even in relatively advanced countries such as India, … Read more
Blue Carbon Ecosystems: A Vital Weapon in the Fight Against Climate Change The world is facing a climate crisis, with rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and rising sea levels threatening our planet and its inhabitants. While the focus has often been on terrestrial ecosystems like forests, a crucial player in the fight against climate change … Read more
Blue Carbon: The Hidden Powerhouse of Climate Change Mitigation The world is facing a climate crisis, and the need for effective mitigation strategies is more urgent than ever. While the focus often falls on terrestrial ecosystems like forests, a vast and often overlooked carbon sink exists beneath the waves: blue carbon. This term encompasses the … Read more
Climate-Smart Agriculture: A Path Towards Sustainable Food Systems The world faces a daunting challenge: feeding a growing population while mitigating the impacts of climate change. This challenge is particularly acute in the agricultural sector, which is both a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and highly vulnerable to climate variability. Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) emerges as … 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
Intercropping: A Symphony of Species for Sustainable Agriculture The world’s population is growing, and with it, the demand for food. Traditional monoculture farming, where a single crop dominates a field, struggles to meet this demand while facing challenges like soil degradation, pest outbreaks, and reliance on synthetic inputs. A promising alternative lies in intercropping, a … Read more
Social Forestry: A Sustainable Approach to Forest Management and Community Empowerment Introduction Forests are vital ecosystems that provide numerous benefits to humanity, including clean air and water, biodiversity conservation, climate regulation, and economic opportunities. However, traditional forestry practices often prioritize timber production over ecological and social considerations, leading to deforestation, biodiversity loss, and social inequities. … Read more