Notes and Study material for Exams
Organizational integration in energy Many organizations use a siloed approach toward Energy Management. One department manages contracts. Another may work toward reducing usage, while another is tasked with accomplishing sustainability goals. There is no cohesive strategy for buying, managing and monitoring energy. That’s what integrated energy management is all about—having a unified view of your … Read more
E — WASTE E-Waste is not hazardous if it is stocked in safe storage or recycled by scientific methods or transported from one place to the other in parts or in totality in the formal sector. The e-waste can be considered hazardous if recycled by primitive methods Survey was carried out by the Central Pollution … Read more
Environmental Education Environmental education is a process that allows individuals to explore environmental issues, engage in problem solving, and take action to improve the Environment. As a result, individuals develop a deeper understanding of environmental issues and have the skills to make informed and responsible decisions. Benefits of Environmental Education By studying environmental studies, it … Read more
Waste Water Management Water, food and energy securities are emerging as increasingly important and vital issues for India and the world. Most of the river basins in India and elsewhere are closing or closed and experiencing moderate to severe water shortages, brought on by the simultaneous effects of agricultural Growth, industrialization and Urbanization. Current and … Read more
Concentrated Organic Manures Concentrated organic manures are a type of organic fertilizer that is made from animal waste. They are a good source of nutrients for plants, and they can help to improve SoilSoil health. Types of Concentrated Organic Manures There are many different types of concentrated organic manures, each with its own unique properties. … Read more
Contribution of aryabhatta in mathematics Number notation Numerical values He made a notation system in which digits are denoted with the help of alphabet numerals e.g., 1 = ka, 2 = Kha, etc. Aryabhatta assigned numerical values to the 33 consonants of the Indian alphabet to represent 1,2,3…25,30,40,50,60,70,80,90,100. Notation system He invented a … Read more
Clay and PotteryPottery Work Clay and Pottery work is a fascinating and ancient art form that has been practiced by humans for centuries. Clay is a versatile material that can be used to create a wide variety of objects, from simple cups and bowls to intricate sculptures and works of art. Pottery is made by … Read more
On the occasion of world food day (October 16), three districts in India have initiated India’s ‘Zero Hunger’ programme through interventions in farm sector. Those districts are Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh, Koraput in Odisha and Thane in Maharashtra. It will be initiated by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in association with the Indian … Read more
Ecology is defined “as a scientific study of the relationship of the living organisms with each other and with their Environment.” The classical texts of the Vedic period such as the Vedas, the Samhitas, the Brahmanas and the Aranyakas–Upanishads contain many references to ecological concepts .The Indian treatise on medicine, the Caraka- Samhita … Read more
Child labour The term “child labour” is often defined as work that deprives children of their childhood, their potential and their dignity, and that is harmful to physical and mental development. It refers to work that: is mentally, physically, socially or morally dangerous and harmful to children; and interferes with their schooling by: … Read more