World Environment Day is celebrated on 5 June, 2022, The International day for the Environment celebration. It has grown to be the greatest global platform for environmental outreach, led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and hosted yearly since 1973. Millions of people all over the world celebrate it on 5 June. Sweden will … Read more
International Day for Biological Diversity 2022, May 22 Theme for this year is “Building a Shared Future for All Life”
The State Bird of West Bengal is White-throated kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) or white-breasted kingfisher is a tree kingfisher that can be found throughout Asia (Indian subcontinent, China, Indonesia).
The first national park in India is Jim Corbett National Park, which is located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand.
Total of 106, Raimona National Park, Park in Assam was recently added, as India’s 106th National Park, on June 5, 2021, so currently has a total of 106 National Parks in India.
WWD: World Wildlife Day is celebrated on 3rd of March, marked as WWD proclaimed by UNGA (the UN General Assembly) on 20 December 2013, at its 68th session, is the day of signature of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), as UN World Wildlife Day to celebrate … Read more
Largest Botanical Garden In India – Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (Area cover – 109 hectares (270 acres))
World Water Day, celebrated on 22 March since 1993, focuses on importance of freshwater. Jal Shakti Abhiyan 2021 theme – Catch the rain, Where it falls, When it falls by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Glossary: Agriculture and Environment A Abiota: The nonliving component of an ecosystem, including the soil, water, and air. Acclimation: Adaptation to changing or new conditions. Acid precipitation: Rain, snow, fog, or dew containing sulfuric and nitric acids produced by fossil fuel combustion. Acute: A brief but high level of exposure to a hazardous substance or … Read more
Environmental Sciences This syllabus contains ten units:Unit-I: Fundamentals of Environmental SciencesUnit-II: Environmental ChemistryUnit-III: Environmental BiologyUnit-IV: Environmental GeosciencesUnit-V: Energy and EnvironmentUnit-VI: Environmental Pollution and ControlUnit-VII: Solid and Hazardous Waste ManagementUnit-VIII: Environmental Assessment, Management and LegislationUnit-IX: Statistical Approaches and Modelling in Environmental SciencesUnit-X: Contemporary Environmental Issues Unit-I: Fundamentals of Environmental Sciences Definition, Principles and Scope of Environmental … Read more
World Food Safety Day (WFSD) As we all know about human’s need is – Food including water, and other basic necessities are- cloth and shelter for living. Indian action-drama film, title- (रोटी कपड़ा और मकान) Roti Kapda Aur Makaan which was written, directed, and produced by Manoj Kumar, was based on these basic needs ( … Read more
Various Agricultural Crop’s Botanical Name categorized into – Food Grains, Horticulture crops, Plantation crops, Medicinal & Aromatic Plants.
(Question and Answers) ENVIRONMENT Quest. What is environment? The environment is defined as the sum of total of all the living and non-living things around us influencing one another. Quest. Define environmental science. Environmental science is the study of the environment, its biotic (biological) and abiotic (non-biological) components and their interrelationship. Quest. What are the … Read more
Environment Ecosystem and Biodiversity Quest. State the significance and scope of environmental education. Through environmental studies, people will understand the concept of need for development without destruction of the environment. To motivate, active participation in environmental protection and improvement. Environmental studies develop concern and respect for the environment. Quest. Give some important physical hazards and … Read more
National Parks of India and list with name of new & Oldest National Park in India: Dehing Patkai National Park (2021), Raimona National Park (2021), and Jaldapara National Park (2014) are the three newest national parks in India as of 2022. On June 5, 2021, Assam’s Park was added as India’s 106th National Park. The … Read more