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The Dance of Sun, Moon, and Earth: Unveiling the Secrets of Spring Tides The ocean, a vast and ever-changing entity, pulsates with a rhythm dictated by celestial forces. Its tides, the rhythmic rise and fall of water levels, are a mesmerizing dance orchestrated by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun. But there … Read more
The Environment Protection Act is an important legislation that provides for coordination of activities of the various regulatory agencies, creation of authorities with adequate powers for environmental protection, regulation of the discharge of environmental pollutants, handling of hazardous substances, etc. The Act provided an opportunity to extend legal protection to non-forest habitats (‘Ecologically Sensitive Areas’) … Read more
The Mighty Guardians: A Deep Dive into India’s Dams India, a land of diverse landscapes and vibrant cultures, is also home to a vast network of dams, silent giants that play a crucial role in the nation’s socio-economic development. These structures, often towering over the rivers they tame, are more than just concrete and steel; … Read more
Deranged Drainage Patterns: A Window into the Complexities of the Kidney The human kidney, a vital organ responsible for filtering waste products from the blood and maintaining electrolyte balance, is a marvel of intricate structure and function. Its complex network of tubules, vessels, and supporting tissues work in concert to ensure proper urine formation and … Read more
NATURAL Resources OF INDIA What are Natural Resources ? 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. Some … Read more
POVERTY alleviation schemes of India Public Distribution System The Public Distribution System (PDS) evolved as a system of management of scarcity through distribution of food grains at affordable prices. Over the years, PDS has become an important part of Government’s policy for management of food economy in the country. PDS is supplemental in nature and … Read more
Mainstay of Indian economy Since independence, undergone a change from being the sector contributing the highest share to the GDP to one contributing the lowest share. agriculture is a state subject. GDP contribution (Agriculture and allied sector) 5 pc in 1950-51 7 pc in 2008-09 and 14.6 pc in 2009-10. It was 19 pc in … Read more
Rain-fed Agriculture: A Vital Lifeline in a Changing Climate Rain-fed agriculture, the practice of cultivating crops solely reliant on rainfall for water, sustains a significant portion of the global population. It plays a crucial role in food security, particularly in developing countries where access to irrigation is limited. However, this system faces increasing challenges due … Read more
The Environment Protection Act is an important legislation that provides for coordination of activities of the various regulatory agencies, creation of authorities with adequate powers for environmental protection, regulation of the discharge of environmental pollutants, handling of hazardous substances, etc. The Act provided an opportunity to extend legal protection to non-forest habitats (‘Ecologically Sensitive Areas’) … Read more
Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan: Boosting Agriculture and Empowering Farmers Introduction India, a nation with a rich agricultural heritage, has long been grappling with the challenges of ensuring food security for its vast population. The agricultural sector, the backbone of the Indian economy, employs a significant portion of the workforce and contributes substantially to the national GDP. … Read more