Geography

Over the years, there is a gradual realization of the key role of women in agricultural development and their vital contribution in the field of agriculture, food security, horticulture, processing, nutrition, sericulture, fisheries, and...

The Bangkok Declaration deals with Combating Marine Debris in the ASEAN Region. The declaration was adopted by the leaders of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations, which includes four of the world’s...

The Union Cabinet has approved National Policy on Bio-fuels – 2018. Categorization: The Policy categorizes bio-fuels as ▪ “Basic Bio-fuels” viz. First Generation (1G) bio-ethanol & biodiesel. ▪ “Advanced Biofuels” – Second Generation (2G) ethanol,...

The climate scientists have been underestimating the rate of climate change and the severity of its effects for some time now. Now economists will necessarily underestimate their costs which is as bad as or...

In order to increase the supply of seaweed in the country, the rural population of Rameswaram (Tamilnadu) is empowered through seaweed cultivation and processing by the joint effort of CSIR-CSMCRI. Seaweed cultivation...

Context: The Indian Railways is planning to procure readymade trains, train sets, coaches, and electric multiple units from private manufacturers.Tejas Express train which runs through the Delhi-Lucknow route is...

Environmental crimes are relatively a new area of criminology that is showing an alarming rise in the number of cases in recent years. According to the National Crime Records Bureau, environmental crimes...

Forest is just not a place to visit, but it is our home. To build a sustainable and climate-resilient future for all, we must invest our time and energy...

Union Agriculture Ministry’s PGS is a process of certifying organic products, which ensures that their production takes place in accordance with laid-down quality standards. The certification is in the form of a documented logo or...

E-Waste management in India E-waste is technically all waste electrical and equipment (WEEE) discarded without the intent of reuse. E-waste Crisis: E-waste is growing at a compound yearly development rate (CAGR) of about 30% in the nation. Assocham...