India has 16% of the global population but only 4% of the freshwater resources. Several reasons intensify groundwater depletion which are detailed below. In India, there is a lack of fresh water, but there is also a long-standing increase in groundwater exploitation. The need for groundwater … [Read more...] about Groundwater Depletion and Contamination in India
Archives for October 2022
Cheetah reintroduction in India?
8 Namibian wild cheetahs were reintroduced in Kuno National Park (Madhya Pradesh) after 70 years of extinction. Want to know further details? Check the article below. The Asiatic cheetah was the native species of cheetah in India until it became extinct in 1952. Exclusively about 12 Asiatic … [Read more...] about Cheetah reintroduction in India?
Gujral Doctrine
What is Gujral doctrine? What is its significance for India in the contemporary geopolitical situation? What are the various issues facing the doctrine? Read further to know more. A doctrine is a stated principle of government policy, mainly in foreign or military affairs. From this, it is … [Read more...] about Gujral Doctrine
Click Chemistry
Three researchers shared the 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their work on Click Chemistry. How does the click chemistry function? How does it help the human race? Read more to find answers to these questions. Nature has always helped scientists with inventions and innovations. It is … [Read more...] about Click Chemistry
The Indian Antarctic Bill 2022
How is the Antarctic relevant to India? Why should the Indian government draft a dedicated legislation termed The Indian Antarctic Bill 2022? what are the features of the bill? Read further to know more. The Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022 was introduced in Lok Sabha on April 1, 2022. The Bill … [Read more...] about The Indian Antarctic Bill 2022
Climate Targets: What are India’s Revised Climate Goals?
NDC has revised two of India's Climate Targets made in 2015. The revision came to light in CoP 26 where PM Modi made certain revised promises. At the CoP 26 Glasgow meeting in 2021, the PM of India promised to strengthen India’s climate commitments. For that five promises were made and called the … [Read more...] about Climate Targets: What are India’s Revised Climate Goals?
Economic Reforms of 1991 (LPG Reforms)
Economic Reforms of 1991 in India refer to the opening of the country's economy to the rest of the world with the intention of increasing the role of the private sector and foreign investment. Economic Reforms of 1991 brought in LGP Reforms in India. Liberalization entails the removal of … [Read more...] about Economic Reforms of 1991 (LPG Reforms)
Computer: Different generations and types
Can you envision a world without computers today? Technology has ingrained itself deeply into our culture and way of life. As a result, it is challenging for us to imagine life without it. Let's examine the many computer generations and some of the terms used in the industry. To learn more, read the … [Read more...] about Computer: Different generations and types
Nobel Prize
The Nobel Prize was set up when businessman and entrepreneur Alfred Nobel died and left the majority of his fortune to the establishment of prizes in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, and peace. Read here to know more about the prestigious awards. Alfred Nobel’s will stated … [Read more...] about Nobel Prize
Fascism and Nazism
Fascism and Nazism rose as a result of the political crisis that plagued Europe from the late nineteenth century to the end of World War I. Read here to know the concepts of fascism and nazism, as well as a comparison between the two ideologies. The ideologies of Fascism and Nazism were fueled by … [Read more...] about Fascism and Nazism
