testing sites are unsafe for drinking and have high levels of heavy metal exceeding limits set by Burro of Indian Standards. Findings of CMC report – 287/442 sample – polluted by heavy metals. Major contaminants – Iron (most common), lead, Nickle, Chromium, Cadmium and Copper. Sources, reasons and factors leading to River pollution. Sources – […]
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At a time when the lack of reliable and affordable energy hinders the growth of socio-economic development opportunities for the rural population; solar energy has emerged as a promising renewable energy source for rural India. Importance of solar power in rural India – Enhances productivity by providing with basic amenities Employment generation Drop-in capital cost
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India has a forest survey of 74%. Those have been 0.1% in the forest comes as provided by the India Forest Survey. The need for forest survey is essential: – Forest survey versus dynamism of land use admits development. Lately, there are cases of encroachment of protected areas under western plans. Forest survey ensures adequate
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On 6th Dec 2017, came into legal, independent existence Dec 6 – marked as Universal Energy Access Day. First specialized intergovernmental body on solar energy expected to drive R&D on solar energy (from electricity generation to storage capacity). First treaty-based international intergovernmental organization to be based out of India. International Solar Alliance to be first
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