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Stubble Burning Stubble Burning is the intentional burning of Crop residue by farmers to remove them from the field in order to prepare fields for sowing next crop. Stubble burning results in emission of harmful gases such carbon dioxide, Read More ……
State of Forest Report 2019 Summary Volume II Chapter 1- Forest and tree resources in States and UTs Andhra Pradesh: The state has the second largest coastline after Gujarat. Main rivers that drain Andhra Pradesh are the Read More ……
State of Forest Report 2019 Summary Volume I It is the 16th biennial assessment of India’s forests by Forest Survey of India, an organisation under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. FSI undertakes National Forest Inventory to assess the Read More ……
Methods and Techniques of Soil Conservation Soil Conservation is the name given to a handful of techniques aimed at preserving the soil. Soil loss and loss of soil fertility can be traced back to several causes, including over-use, erosion, Read More ……
Polar Vortex and Its effects What is the News? A record-breaking cold wave has swept through the US Midwest, with 22 states hitting sub-zero temperatures. Among cities, Chicago dropped to a low of -30°C, slightly above the city’s Read More ……
National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) What is the News? The government has launched National Clean Air Programme, a time-bound national level strategy to tackle increasing air pollution. This is the first ever effort in the country to frame Read More ……
SDG India Index , It’s importance and Highlights What is the News? Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu have been ranked highest in terms of being on track to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), according Read More ……
Forest Fires and Mitigation Methods HOT ISSUES FOR MAINS(TOPIC #12)( SecureIas Initiative) Forest Fires, both man-made and natural, contribute to forest loss. Fire is the oldest method used to clear land for farming and other uses. This Read More ……
Ecological Succession, Food Chain, Food Web, Ecological pyramids Ecological Succession From a pioneer community ( initiation) to a climax community (Final) Rare & takes a long time to generate Secondary succession: Development of a community which forms after Read More ……
Indian River System HIMALAYAN RIVERS As the name suggests, these rivers originate from Himalayan Mountains. The sources of water are rainfall and melted snow. As they come from high altitudes they flow with high speed and have larger Read More ……