Birds used to fill every morning with chatter—little bursts of song drifting through the trees, a flash of wings overhead. Now, something feels off. They cannot find their old spots anymore, the places they swooped back to every year. Warm weather messes up where they build nests. Food hides when seasons twist the wrong way. […]
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Understanding Air Travel and Its Emissions Air travel has changed the way the world interacts in terms of global connectivity, with unprecedented speed and accessibility. But it brings with it high environmental costs. Planes are mainly fueled by fossil fuels, namely kerosene, to power the entire propulsion system. While burning the fuel of aircraft in
What is Acid Rain? Acid rain is typically rainfall with a higher acidity content than natural rainfall. This increased acidity is mainly due to environmental pollutants, with sulfur dioxide (SO₂) and nitrogen oxides (NOₓ) being the primary sources that are emitted into the atmosphere by different human activities. These can be emitted from a significant
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Understanding the Indian Dairy Industry The Indian dairy industry is one of the important industries in the country’s economy. It contributes around 4% to the country’s Gross Domestic Product. This sector is an important part of enhancing the livelihoods of many rural families, in terms of providing them with source of income and nutrition. Today,
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Introduction to Rice Production in India India is a country where rice forms the staple for most of the people, giving millions their primary source of nutrition. In fact, rice is one of the highest produced crops in India and of much cultural importance and economic value in the country. Since the country holds 20
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Understanding the Indian Rural Economy The Indian rural economy is part of the larger economic structure in the country. It contributes a bulk proportion to India’s GDP and engages a huge percentage of the population. About 65 percent of the people stay in rural India, for whom agriculture is the backbone of their livelihood. This
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Introduction to Indian Handicrafts Indian handicrafts are a part of the significant share of the country’s cultural heritage. They reflect the deep-rooted tradition of art and craftsmanship. Handicraft is basically any object that is handmade, often following techniques passed down from one generation to the other old. It includes all sorts of arts, like handicraft
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Monsoon in India and Why is it Important? The monsoon in India is a very important weather phenomenon that impacts climate, agriculture, and the economy of this country. It usually takes place between June and September, during which heavy precipitation rains over different regions of India, characterized by seasonal reversal of winds. This annual occurrence
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Introduction to Cashew Production in India The cashew industry has played a very vital role in the economy of India. The producers obtain a good income from cashew while it is contributing significantly to India’s agricultural sector as well. India is one of the biggest cashew nut producers globally and the world’s biggest exporter of
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Understanding the Jute Industry in India The jute industry forms a very high proportion of India’s agriculture and economy. Jute is a natural fiber obtained from the plants Corchorus olitorius and Corchorus capsularis. It holds a great cultural and historical importance apart from its importance in the production of biodegradable products. Known as “golden fiber,”
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