Living Planet Report (Biodiversity Report) 2018 The Living Planet Report, WWF’s flagship publication released every two years, is a comprehensive study of trends in global biodiversity and the health of the planet earth. The Living Planet Report documents the state of Read More ……
Category: UPPCS
Types, Benefits and Limitations of Organic Farming
Types, Benefits and Limitations of Organic Farming Organic farming: Organic farming is a technique, which involves cultivation of plants and rearing of animals in natural ways. This process involves the use of biological materials, avoiding synthetic substances to Read More ……
The Eat Right Movement
About Eat Right Movement: “The Eat Right Movement” aims to empower the citizens by improving their health and wellbeing. Led by the FSSAI, it is a collective effort, to nudge the citizens towards making righ food and dietary Read More ……
Kandhamal Haldi and GI Tag
Kandhamal Haldi and GI Tag What is the news? Odisha’s Kandhamal Haldi (turmeric), famous for its healing properties, is a few steps away from receiving GI tag as the Geographical Indications Journal has advertised its application seeking Read More ……
Indian States and Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
Indian States and Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 What is the news? A study conducted by the Disability Rights India Foundation (DRIF) on the implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Act, across Read More ……
USA, Russia and INF Treaty
USA, Russia and INF Treaty What is the news? Vladimir Putin threatened to develop nuclear missiles banned under a treaty with the U.S. after Washington gave Moscow a deadline to comply with the key arms control agreement. Read More ……
GSAT-11, India’s heaviest satellite and Bharat Net Project
GSAT-11, India’s heaviest satellite and Bharat Net Project What is the news? India’s first six tonne class ‘big bird’ in space, advanced communication satellite GSAT11, was put into orbit from the European spaceport in Guiana in South America. Read More ……
Biodiversity and Biodiversity Hotspots
Biodiversity and Biodiversity Hotspots Biodiversity The variability among living organisms from all sources including terrestrial, marine and other aquatic ecosystems, and the ecological complexes of which they are part; this includes diversity within species, between species, and of Read More ……
Carbon Sources & Sequestration
Carbon Sources & Sequestration Carbon sink & source A carbon sink is anything that absorbs more carbon that it releases, while a carbon source is anything that releases more carbon than is absorb Forests, soils, oceans and the atmosphere all store carbon Read More ……
Greenhouse Effect & Greenhouse Gases
Greenhouse Effect & Greenhouse Gases The exchange of incoming and outgoing radiation that warms the Earth is often referred to as the greenhouse effect because a greenhouse works in much the same way. Incoming UV radiation easily passes Read More ……