Do you know what is meant by social forestry? Why is it important? What are its classifications? Read further to know more. The term social forestry was coined by J.C. Westoby. The National Commission on Agriculture (NCA, 1976) first recognized it as an important component of forestry for meeting … [Read more...] about Social Forestry
Landslides
What are landslides? What are the causes and how are they managed? Read further to know more. Landslides are simply defined as the mass movement of rock, debris, or earth down a slope. They often take place in conjunction with earthquakes, floods, and volcanoes. Moreover, a prolonged spell of … [Read more...] about Landslides
Industrial Revolution: Origin, Impact and Timeline
What is the Industrial Revolution? What are the impacts it had on society? Read further to know more. The "first industrial revolution" refers to the changes in the industry and the economy that occurred in Britain during the 1780s and 1850s. Later, similar changes occurred in European … [Read more...] about Industrial Revolution: Origin, Impact and Timeline
Amendments of Indian Constitution
What do you understand by the Amendment or Amendment Procedure of the Indian Constitution? Who has the power to amend the constitution? Read on to learn more. The drafters of the Constitution believed that it needed to reflect societal changes as well as the aspirations of the population. They … [Read more...] about Amendments of Indian Constitution
Utilization of Public Funds
Have you ever wondered how public funds are utilized? What are the ethical dimensions and concerns associated with it?Read further to know more. Public funding describes money or resources given to political parties and/or candidates by the State or Government. Direct taxes, indirect taxes, … [Read more...] about Utilization of Public Funds
Dedication to Public Service
What do you mean by dedication to public service? How important it is for effective service delivery? Read further to know more. The quality of having a dedication to public service is of high relevance for civil servants. The job profile of civil servants is such that there are numerous … [Read more...] about Dedication to Public Service
Conservation of Biodiversity and Environment
Life on earth is highly diverse ranging from simple life forms like microorganisms to more complex plants & animals. Conservation of biodiversity and the environment is the need of this hour. Biodiversity is the variety and differences among living organisms from all sources, including … [Read more...] about Conservation of Biodiversity and Environment
Environmental Pollution and Degradation
There are many environmental issues in India. Air pollution, water pollution, garbage, and pollution of the natural environment are all challenges for India. Let's understand Environmental Pollution and Degradation in detail. What is the Environment? The environment is the physical … [Read more...] about Environmental Pollution and Degradation
CCUS: Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Policy
A report, titled ‘Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) Policy Framework and its Deployment Mechanism in India’, was released. The report explores the importance of Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage as an emission reduction strategy to achieve deep decarbonization from the … [Read more...] about CCUS: Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Policy
Government Measures for Protection of Women
The government of India has taken several measures for the protection of women. There are several constitutional safeguards as well. The Indian Constitution not only guarantees women's equality but also gives the State the authority to take positive discriminatory measures in its favour in order … [Read more...] about Government Measures for Protection of Women
