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Production of Commercial Timber / Lumbering around the world is concentrated in the mid-latitude regions. Why? Explain while giving an account of spatial distribution of Commercial Timber Belts Forests around the world.

The important areas of commercial timber / lumbering are coniferous, hardwood and mixed forests of the Northern Hemisphere. Commercial Timber Belts Forests provid­ing most of commercial timber occur...

February 8, 2023

In recent decades, the share of the developed countries in the fishing activity has declined while share of the developing countries has increased. Explain.

Apart from demographic reasons {such as aging populations in developed countries), the major reason has been the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Earlier, all countries had an...

February 8, 2023

The disaster management practices must give due attention towards Disaster Resilient Infrastructure. Discuss why the Disaster Resilient Infrastructure is the need of hour.

At the Climate Action Summit in New York on September 23, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the launch of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) and invited...

February 8, 2023

Enumerate the features of an Economic census. How the recent Economic census will utilize digital methods for its recordings?

Economic Census is the complete record of all establishment located within the geographical boundary of India. Six Economic Censuses have been conducted by�the�Union Ministry of Statistics and Program...

February 8, 2023

UN Climate Change meet could provide industry a roadmap for low carbon growth. Comment.

India may join any coalition but it will be helpful for the country to think in terms of sectors for a long-term national growth strategy on low carbon....

February 8, 2023

How the Judges are elected to International Court of Justice (ICJ)? Discuss the importance of ICJ seat to India's diplomacy.

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the highest judicial body having trans-national jurisdiction. The ICJ has its seat at The Hague, the Netherlands, and has the jurisdiction to settle...

February 8, 2023

While throwing light on the geostrategic importance of Central Asian region, discuss some of the steps taken by India over the past few years to promote its concept of "extended neighbourhood"in the region.

Central Asia is referred as arena of great game. The global powers are relentlessly trying to increase their influence in the region due to its geo-strategic importance: Central...

February 8, 2023

What are the major aspects of the so called Quality Infrastructure Investment (QII) promoted by Japan? While analyzing the QII collaboration between India and Japan, discuss how it can help the infrastructure policy making in the country.

The Quality Infrastructure Investment, initiated by Japan has contributed heavily towards current growth and prosperity of Asia. Some of the major aspects of this Quality Infrastructure Investment are:...

February 8, 2023

In India, the capital market reforms have been much easier in comparison to banking or insurance. Justify the statement giving appropriate reasons.

There is a definite positive outlook of the capital market. The reasons which justify it are- Establishment of SEBI- SEBI which got a legal status in 1992 is...

February 8, 2023

The reasons behind violation of sexual and reproductive rights of women are often deeply engrained in societal values and traditions. Comment.

Woman’s sexual and reproductive health and rights are often neglected to secondary positions in Indian traditional values. Reasons: Taboos on decision on menstrual hygiene and superstitions associated with...

February 7, 2023

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