Himachal Pradesh PCS Free Notes
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Natural & Power Resource of Himachal Pradesh Natural resources are useful raw materials that we get from the Earth. They occur naturally, which means that humans cannot make natural resources. Instead, we use and modify natural resources in ways that are beneficial to us. The materials used in human-made objects are natural resources. Some examples of … Read more Natural & Power Resource of Himachal Pradesh
India has a capacity to develop about 1,95,000 MW of non-conventional energy resource. India was the first country in the world to set up a ministry of non-conventional energy resources, in early 1980s.Various form of non-conventional energy being harnessed in India are as follows:- Solar:- India receives sunlight for 300 days/year and thus has a … Read more Discuss the possibilities of non- Conventional energy in India. 6 marks 2007
The uppermost outer solid and rigid layer of the earth is called crust. Its thickness varies considerably. It is as little as 5 km thick beneath the oceans at some places but under some mountain ranges it extends upto a depth of 700km. Below the crust denser rocks are found, known as mantle crust. … Read more Plate tectonics
RAJASTHAN Rajasthan government schools to grow veggies, fruits The state government has directed education department officials to help schools grow vegetables and fruits on their campus to reduce the cost of midday meals (MDM) and give students a first-hand experience of gardening. The department has asked its officials to identify fertile land on school campuses … Read more 27-28.10.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs
Land is a finite resource. Land availability is only about 20% of the earth’s surface. Land is crucial for all developmental activities, for natural resources, ecosystem services and for agriculture. Growing population, growing needs and demands for economic development, clean water, food and other products from natural resources, as well as degradation of land … Read more Development and Utilization Land Resources ie General land use, agricultural land use
RAJASTHAN Camel count in state down by 35%: Livestock Report The state’s camel population has declined by 35 per cent in the last seven years due to a dip in demand for the ‘ships of the desert’ as a primary mode of transportation, according to the 20th Livestock Census report released recently. The … Read more 22.10.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs
It unites 183 countries in partnership with international institutions, civil society organizations (CSOs), and the private sector to address global environmental issues while supporting national sustainable development initiatives. The GEF provides grants for projects related to biodiversity, climate change, international waters, land degradation, the ozone layer, and persistent organic pollutants. The GEF also serves as … Read more DMPQ: . Global environment facility.
Relief and Structure of Himachal Pradesh The area covered by Himachal Pradesh lies in most complicated geological regions of Outer or sub-Himalayan zone, Lower Himalayan zone, Higher Himalayan zone, Tethys Himalayan zone. The highest relative relief (more than 5,100 m) is found in the eastern part of the state, covering the western part of Kinnaur, … Read more Relief and Structure of Himachal Pradesh
An inter-governmental negotiating committee for the elaboration of aninternational convention to combat desertification in countries experiencing seriousdrought and/ or desertification was recommended in 1992 U.N. Conference onEnvironment and Development.The U.N. General Assembly established a committee in1992 which helped formulation of the convention on desertification. The convention endorses and employs a bottom-up approach to international environmental cooperation.Theconvention … Read more DMPQ:Short Note on UN Convention on Desertification.
India has a capacity to develop about 1,95,000 MW of non-conventional energy resource. India was the first country in the world to set up a ministry of non-conventional energy resources, in early 1980s.Various form of non-conventional energy being harnessed in India are as follows:- Solar:- India receives sunlight for 300 days/year and thus has a … Read more Discuss the possibilities of non- Conventional energy in India. 6 marks 2007