Environment and ecology is an important topic for both UPSC prelims and Mains. Here are some important terminologies related to Environment and Ecology which every aspirant should take note of. Ecology, ecosystems, and organisms are interconnected. The entire atmosphere will be in peril if any … [Read more...] about Environment and Ecology- Important Terminologies
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Industrial and chemical disasters
What is an industrial disaster? What are Chemical Disasters? What is Chemical Terrorism? Why do industrial disasters occur? What are the factors Causing Chemical Disasters? What were the major industrial disasters in the past? What are the Legal Safeguards against Chemical Disasters in India? Read … [Read more...] about Industrial and chemical disasters
Public Debt: Overview
Debt can be simply understood as the amount owed by the borrower to the lender. The total financial obligations of the public sector make up a nation's gross government debt, also known as public debt or sovereign debt. Read here to learn about public debt, debt instruments, and debt management as … [Read more...] about Public Debt: Overview
New START Treaty
What is the New START Treaty? How is it different from the START treaty? What is the history of START? Which are the various Treaties signed Between USA & Russia? Read further to know more. In February 2023, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the suspension of Russia's participation … [Read more...] about New START Treaty
Superconductivity
What is Superconductivity? What are the applications and what are the challenges associated with them? Read further to know. Superconductivity is a fascinating phenomenon that occurs in certain materials when they are cooled below a certain temperature, resulting in the complete absence of … [Read more...] about Superconductivity
Ethics of the Pharmaceutical ecosystem
What are Freebies in the pharmaceutical ecosystem? What is The Drugs (Prices Control) Order (DPCO),2013? What is National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA)? Read further to know more. To increase the sale of their products, pharmaceutical companies frequently use bribes and inducements to … [Read more...] about Ethics of the Pharmaceutical ecosystem
Deep sea fishing and its effects
What is Deep Sea fishing? What are the Main types of Deep sea fishing? What are the Issues and Challenges in Deep sea fishing? What is Purse Seine Fishing? Read further to know more. India has many communities of fishermen, and fishing has been a traditional employment … [Read more...] about Deep sea fishing and its effects
Major Ports of India
Which are the Major ports of India? How are ports administered in India? How are they classified? Read further to know more. Port infrastructure is critical to the success of any country. The length of India's coastline is roughly 7,500 kilometres. In terms of volume and value, ports handle … [Read more...] about Major Ports of India
Web 5.0
What is Web 5.0? How is it different from the other generations of Web? What is the importance of Web 5.0? What are the challenges faced by it? Read further to know more. Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has presented his concept for Web 5.0, a new decentralised web platform. Web 5.0 is being … [Read more...] about Web 5.0
Elephant Reserves in India
What are Elephant reserves? How is an elephant corridor different from an elephant reserve? What are the threats to elephant conservation? Read further to know. World Elephant Day, marked annually on August 12th, aims to increase public awareness of the importance of preserving and protecting the … [Read more...] about Elephant Reserves in India
