Soil: Physical, chemical and biological properties

Soil consists of rock and sediment that has been modified by physical and chemical interaction with organic material and rainwater, over time, to produce a substrate that can support the Growth of Plants.” Soils are an important natural resource.  They represent the  interface between the lithosphere and the Biosphere – as soils provide nutrients for … Read more

Magadh With Special Emphasis On Uttar Pradesh

–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> Magadh with reference to Uttar Pradesh All the states were perpetually at war with each other. Kaushal annexed Kashi  and Avanti grabbed Vats. Later on Kausha and Vats in turn were subjugated one by one by Magadh, which became most powerful in the entire region. Magadh … Read more

Depletion of ground water in Punjab

Depletion of ground water in Punjab The Punjab state farmers commission has asked the State Government to make delayed-sowing of rice mandatory. The move comes at a time when agriculture in Punjab is facing its worst spell since 1970. Last year, the state recorded 1.86 per cent Growth in farming. Moreover, groundwater Resources in the … Read more

Physical Weathering

The Unseen Sculptor: A Deep Dive into Physical Weathering The Earth’s surface is a dynamic landscape, constantly sculpted by the relentless forces of nature. While we often associate dramatic changes with powerful events like volcanic eruptions or earthquakes, a more subtle yet equally impactful process is constantly at work: weathering. This breakdown of rocks, soils, … Read more

Sustainable Development

Here is a list of subtopics without any description for Sustainable Development: Agriculture Biodiversity Climate change Consumption Disaster risk reduction Energy Finance Gender equality Governance Health Human settlements Industry Innovation Institutions Intergovernmental negotiations Knowledge Land degradation Marine resources Millennium Development Goals Poverty Population Private sector Public health Science, technology and innovation Sustainable cities and communities … Read more

Nirmal Ganga Sahbhagita: Mobilizing Urban Local Bodies for River Rejuvenation

Nirmal Ganga Sahbhagita: Mobilizing Urban Local Bodies for River Rejuvenation The Ganga, revered as a sacred river in India, has been grappling with severe pollution for decades. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, the Indian government launched the ambitious “Namami Gange” program in 2014, aiming to revitalize the river and restore its ecological health. A … Read more

Environmental Protection Policy, Environmental Policy Instruments

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

Environment protection and pollution control Act and rules.

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

EIA Risk Assessment

Navigating the Labyrinth: A Comprehensive Guide to EIA Risk Assessment Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a critical tool for ensuring sustainable development. It involves a systematic process of identifying, predicting, evaluating, and mitigating the potential environmental impacts of proposed projects. A crucial component of this process is EIA risk assessment, which plays a pivotal role … Read more

SDG 1 – Poverty

Here is the list of subtopics for SDG 1: 1.1.1 Proportion of population living below $1.90 international Poverty Line 1.2.1 Proportion of people living in extreme poverty in rural areas 1.2.2 Proportion of people living in extreme poverty in urban areas 1.3.1 Proportion of women living in poverty 1.4.1 Proportion of children under 5 years … Read more

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