Blue Economy: Concept, Elements and Evolution

Blue economy refers to marine-based sustainable economic development which leads to improved human wellbeing and social equity, while significantly reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities. Blue Economy versus Green Economy Green Economy is the traditional approach to sustainable development which ..

Haryana set to become first state to complete Aquifer mapping

Haryana is set become the first state in the country to complete aquifer mapping for its groundwater resources by May 2016. Aquifer is an underground layer of water-bearing rock from which groundwater can be extracted. Key facts Aquifer mapping: It ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2016

How Coal was formed?

Formation of coal has been one of the most interesting stories we were told by our teachers during our primary schools. About 300 million years ago, the earth had dense forests in low-lying wetland areas. Due to natural processes such ..

World Rubber Production

Global natural rubber production stood at around 12 million tonnes in 2014 and Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam are the top natural Rubber Producing countries. Vietnam is the new entry at third place, which was earlier held by Malaysia. Overall, the ..

National Board for Wildlife

National Board for Wild Life is a “Statutory Organization” constituted under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Theoretically, the board is “advisory” in nature and advises the Central Government on framing policies and measures for conservation of wildlife in the country. ..

Third Industrial Revolution – What are Drivers? – DK Majhi

Throughout the history, economic transformation occurs when new energy system occurs and converge with new communication technology.The new form of communication become the medium for organising and managing the civilisation with the help of new source of energy. In this ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2012