Ocean of Knowledge
Mangrove Forests 23 Aug 2021 10 min read Introduction About: A Mangrove is a small tree or shrub that grows along coastlines, taking root in salty sediments, often underwater. The word ‘mangrove’ may refer to the habitat as a whole or to the trees and shrubs in the mangrove swamp. Mangroves are flowering trees, belonging…
Microplastics 06 Sep 2021 9 min read Introduction About: Plastic pollution that ends up in the ocean deteriorates and breaks down and ends up as Microplastics. Microplastics are plastic particles less than 5mm in diameter. Classification: Primary Microplastics: They are tiny particles designed for commercial use and microfibers shed from clothing and other textiles. E.g….
Carbon Farming 13 Oct 2021 8 min read Introduction Carbon: It is recognized as a key energy currency of biological systems, including agriculture. Agricultural production depends on plant photosynthesis to move CO2 out of the atmosphere and into the plant, where it is transformed into agricultural products: food, flora, fuel or fiber. Agriculture and Carbon…
Watershed Management 25 Oct 2021 9 min read Overview Watershed: About: A watershed (also called drainage basin/catchment area) is an area of land that drains or “sheds” water into a specific waterbody. It is an independent drainage unit for surface water runoff. One watershed is separated from another by a natural boundary known as the…
Wetlands 09 Feb 2022 15 min read Why in News? World Wetlands Day is celebrated every year on 2nd February. This day marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971, in Ramsar, Iran. In 2022 World Wetlands Day was celebrated with a theme – Wetlands Action for People…
National Land Monetisation Corporation (NLMC) 30 Mar 2022 11 min read For Prelims: National Land Monetization Corporation, National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP). For Mains: Asset Monetisation and related challenges, Rationale behind Asset Monetisation plan and benefits Why in News? The Union Cabinet has approved the creation of the National Land Monetisation Corporation (NLMC). The Union Finance…
Gig Economy 06 Apr 2022 15 min read For Prelims: Gig Economy, Different Collar Jobs, Code on Wages, 2019, Code on Social Security, 2020 For Mains: Gig Economy and issues with the sector, Pros and Cons of Gig Work for Women, Potential of India’s Gig Sector and steps that need to be taken Why in…
Disruptive Technology 15 Jun 2022 23 min read What is Disruptive Technology? Disruptive technology is an innovation that significantly alters the way that consumers, industries, or businesses operate. It displaces a well-established product or technology, creating a new industry or market. New technology can either be sustaining or disruptive. While sustaining technology depends on the…
Environmental Conventions (Biodiversity) 20 Jul 2022 13 min read What are International Environmental Conventions? An international environmental convention is a legally binding agreement negotiated among governments to take action together to combat or mitigate a global environmental threat. Reaching an agreement to take such action among sovereign nations with diverse interests is no small feat….
Environmental Conventions (Climate Change) 28 Jul 2022 9 min read What are International Environmental Conventions? An international environmental convention is a legally binding agreement negotiated among governments to take action together to combat or mitigate a global environmental threat. Reaching an agreement to take such action among sovereign nations with diverse interests is no small…