What is meant by learning poverty? What are its cause and consequences? Read further to know more. Learning poverty is a term that refers to the inability of individuals to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to participate fully in society. This can be due to a lack of access to … [Read more...] about Learning Poverty
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Social Forestry
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
Indian Manufacturing Sector
This decade, the Indian manufacturing sector has the greatest potential to propel economic growth and employment creation. India has a huge capacity to participate in global markets because of elements like electricity expansion, long-term employment possibilities, and skill paths for millions of … [Read more...] about Indian Manufacturing Sector
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
Kyoto Protocol, 1997
The Kyoto Protocol, the first international treaty to set legally binding targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions, was adopted 25 years ago, on 11 December 1997, in Kyoto, Japan. The agreement, which entered into force in 2005 and was ratified by 192 Parties, has since been superseded by the Paris … [Read more...] about Kyoto Protocol, 1997
Synthetic Biology: All you need to know
What is Synthetic biology? What are the applications of Synthetic biology? How do they negatively impact you? Read here to know more The Ministry of Science & Technology's Department of Biotechnology recently released a draft foresight paper on synthetic biology. Energy, agriculture, and … [Read more...] about Synthetic Biology: All you need to know
