Difference between SAFAR and AQI and NAAQS
Read the difference between SAFAR and AQI and NAAQS… Air Quality Index (AQI) initiated by the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
Environment
The Great Nicobar and Niti Aayog’s ‘Sustainable’ vision
The Niti Aayog has proposed the holistic and sustainable development of the Great Nicobar island. As per the latest proposals, the Niti Aayog envisions…
Jharkhand Forest and Wildlife Conservation- 7th JPSC 2021
Important facts regarding Jharkhand Forest and Wildlife Conservation for 7th JPSC 2021 Prelims exam In which year was the Bhagwan Birsa Biological Park in Jharkhand established? Ans. Bhagwan Birsa Biological Park established in 1954 in Ranchi, Jharkhand, India. Which district of Jharkhand has the minimum forest area? Ans. Jamtara district of Jharkhand has the minimum […]
Kanjli Wetland: Ramsar site in India
It is an artificial Wetland, located in the Kapurthala District of Punjab, built-in 1870. It was designated as a wetland site on 22nd January 2002.
Keoladeo National Park | Ramsar (Wetland) site in India
Keoladeo National Park, formerly known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, was designated as a Ramsar (Wetland) site on 1st October 1981.
Chilika Lake: Ramsar site (Wetlands) in India
Chilika Lake is India’s largest coastal lagoon and the 2nd largest lagoon in the world. It is the first…
Lentic Vs Lotic Ecosystem
Lentic Ecosystem Lotic Ecosystem Lentic Ecosystem refers to the static water habitat. Lotic Ecosystem refers to the dynamic water habitat. For example – Ponds, Lakes, swamps and marshes. For example – Rivers.
What is Agenda 21?
About Agenda 21 Agenda 21 is an action plan of the United Nations (UN) related to sustainable development. Number 21 in Agenda 21 means the 21st century. It is a non-binding voluntarily implemented agreement. It was the result of the Earth summit (also known as Rio summit) 1992. It is a blueprint of action to […]
Phytoplankton in Depth: Factors affecting their biodiversity and Distribution
What is Phytoplankton? Phytoplankton is derived from the Greek words Phyto meaning “plant” and plankton meaning “made to wander or drift”. Phytoplanktons are microscopic plant organisms that leave in an aquatic environment both salty and fresh. Phytoplankton is made up of single-celled algae and cyanobacteria. Mostly, phytoplanktons are single-celled plants. Some phytoplanktons are bacteria and protists (a […]
Difference between Warm-blooded and Cold-blooded animals?
What is the difference between warm-blooded animals and cold-blooded animal? Warm-blooded animal body temperature stays the same when it is cold or hot outside, whereas cold-blooded animals body temperature depends on whether it’s cold or hot outside. Warm-blooded animals are endotherms and cold-blooded animals or ectotherms. Warm-blooded animals receive energy from food consumption whereas, cold-blooded […]
