How does the climate change affect the global distribution of fauna?

  Climate change is a result of rapid global warming. The increase of average temperature of earth is termed as Global warming. Global warming is a natural process which has been accelerated by anthropogenic activities. Because of this earth is not getting time to adjust to this change. This is causing climate change. Effect on … Read more How does the climate change affect the global distribution of fauna?

DMPQ: Give an account of following. ( Envt.) a) Project Tiger b) Project Hangul c) Sea Turtle Project d) Project snow leopard

a) Project tiger: To conserve tiger project tiger was started in 1973 in Palamau Tiger reserve and various tiger reserves were created in the country based on a core-buffer strategy. It is sponsored by MoEF. Administered By NTCA. b) Project Hangul: State of J&K , along with IUCN and the WWF        prepared a project … Read more DMPQ: Give an account of following. ( Envt.) a) Project Tiger b) Project Hangul c) Sea Turtle Project d) Project snow leopard

DMPQ: What is excretion? Outline the functions of kidney. ( Science)

It refers to the elimination/removal of metabolic wastes from the body. There are four major organs of excretions : kidney, lungs, skin and the liver. Out of these four organs kidneys are the primary excretory organs that eliminate metabolic waste products in the form of urine. The major functions of urine are: Excretions of wastes … Read more DMPQ: What is excretion? Outline the functions of kidney. ( Science)

DMPQ: What is electromagnetic waves? Outline the features of electromagnetic waves? (Science)

Electromagnetic waves or EM waves are waves that are created as a result of vibrations between an electric field and a magnetic field. In other words, EM waves are composed of oscillating magnetic and electric fields.   Properties of electromagnetic waves: EM waves are composed of oscillating electric and magnetic fields at right angles to … Read more DMPQ: What is electromagnetic waves? Outline the features of electromagnetic waves? (Science)

DMPQ: What is Nitrogen cycle. Explain its various stages. (science)

The nitrogen cycle is a complex biogeochemical cycle in which nitrogen is converted from its inert atmospheric molecular form (N2) into a form that is useful in biological processes. The Nitrogen cycle contains various stages: Nitrogen fixation: Inert form of Nitrogen is fixed and converted into organic form in a process called nitrogen fixation. Most … Read more DMPQ: What is Nitrogen cycle. Explain its various stages. (science)

DMPQ: What is Basel accord? What are the different BASEL norms? ( economy)

The set of the agreement by the BCBS (BASEL COMMITTEE ON BANKING SUPERVISION), which mainly focuses on risks to banks and the financial system are called Basel accord.  The purpose of the accord is to ensure that financial institutions have enough capital on account to meet the obligations and absorb unexpected losses.  India has accepted … Read more DMPQ: What is Basel accord? What are the different BASEL norms? ( economy)

DMPQ: Define following term ( Envt.) a) Green Climate fund b) IPCC c) Kiagali agreement d) Global warming potential

a) Green Climate fund: It is a fund within the framework of the UNFCCC founded as a mechanism to assist developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices to counter climate change. It was established in COP 16, held in Cancun. The GCF  is based in the Incheon, South Korea IPCC:   It is the leading … Read more DMPQ: Define following term ( Envt.) a) Green Climate fund b) IPCC c) Kiagali agreement d) Global warming potential

DMPQ: Explain the following terms: ( Envt.) a) Emission trading b) Clean development mechanism c) Joint implementation d) REDD

A) Emission trading: Emission trading is a market based approach to control pollution. In this a set of quota is set as limitation on the amount of carbon that can be emitted. If the entity exceeds the quota it has to buy from a seller which has emitted less quantum of carbon than the prescribed … Read more DMPQ: Explain the following terms: ( Envt.) a) Emission trading b) Clean development mechanism c) Joint implementation d) REDD

DMPQ: Quality of Air in Delhi is getting worsen day by day. What are the causes for air pollution in Delhi. Suggest ways to deal with the problem of air pollution. ( Envt)

Delhi has become a smoke chamber in the recent past especially in winters. The changes in temperature  and slowing wind traps soot, dust fine and particulate matter. The reasons for air pollution are as follows: Burning of agricultural residue in Punjab and harayana. Farm stubble burning. This reason got aggravated because of the use of … Read more DMPQ: Quality of Air in Delhi is getting worsen day by day. What are the causes for air pollution in Delhi. Suggest ways to deal with the problem of air pollution. ( Envt)