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The Path to a Greener Future: Understanding Sustainable Development

The Path to a Greener Future: Understanding Sustainable Development In an era where environmental challenges and resource depletion are becoming increasingly evident, the concept of sustainable development  has gained significant importance. Sustainable development aims to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This blog post will explore the principles, goals, and strategies of sustainable development, highlighting its critical role in ensuring a balanced and healthy future for our planet. "Transforming our world: The path to sustainable development." What is Sustainable Development? Sustainable development  is a holistic approach that integrates economic growth, environmental protection, and social equity. It seeks to create a harmonious relationship between human activities and the natural world, ensuring that resources are used efficiently and responsibly.  Definition: The most widely recognized de...

AECC-1: Environmental Studies IQ List for All Undergraduate Students

 Welcome to Learn At Ur Desk! If you are a student of Undergraduate courses, you have a AECC -1 Environmental Studies. This course grant 2 credits in your degree program and it's exam is conducted for 50 Marks out of which 40 marks is for Final Exam conducted by the university and 10 marks will be granted in 2 Internal Exams conducted by your college. If you want complete course details along with it's model papers click here.  Below you with find Important Questions (IQ List) for UG: AECC -1: Environmental Studies. ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES IMPORTANT QUESTIONS LIST (IQ List) (Prepared by Rumana Rukhsar) (Click on the links for Answers) 1)      Define Environmental Studies. Discuss its scope and importance . 2)      Explain the structure of the Eco-system . 3)      Explain the functions of the Eco-system . 4)      Explain the concept of: a.       Food Chain b...

AECC-1: Environmental Studies for Undergraduate Students.

Welcome to Learn At Ur Desk! In this post, you will be provided with the complete course details for Osmania University Undergraduate Course (AECC-1); Environmental Studies, AECC stands for Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course. It is for All Undergraduate Courses Like B.com, BBA, BSC, BA etc. It is a 2 Credit Course means students need to study for at least 2 hours per week during the semester. It is a common and compulsory course for All streams at the Undergraduate level. Below you will find all course details such as Course Objectives, Outcomes, Syllabus, Model paper etc. OSMANIA UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DETAILS COURSE NAME: AECC – 1 (Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course) ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1. To create awareness about environmental problems among people. 2. To develop an attitude of concern for the environment in the students. 3. To help students explore possible solutions to environmental problems, and to lay the foundation for a fu...

ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION

The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 not only has important constitutional implications but also an international background. The spirit of the proclamation adopted by the United Nations Conference on Human Environment which took place in Stockholm in June 1972 was implemented by the Government of India by creating this Act. Although there were several existing laws that dealt directly or indirectly with environmental issues it was necessary to have a general legislation for environmental protection because the existing laws focused on very specific types of pollution, or specific categories of hazardous substances or were indirectly related to the environment through laws that control land use, protect our National Parks and Sanctuaries and our wildlife. Thus there was a need for an authority which could assume the lead role for studying, planning and implementing long term requirements of environmental safety and give directions to, as well as coordinate a system of speedy and ad...

DISASTER MANAGEMENT

  Disaster means a terrible event that causes a great damage / loss to the human beings. It is a situation arising from natural forces where large scale disruption of infrastructure, services etc. occurs. It causes a serious impact on human life, economy and environment. Natural disasters are always severe and sudden. Because of the large geographical size of the country, India often faces natural calamities like floods, cyclones and drought occurring frequently in different parts of the country. Natural calamities are of two types: 1. Major calamities: Ex: earthquakes; droughts; floods, tsunamis; cyclones etc 2. Minor calamities: Ex: hailstorms; avalanches; fire accidents   FLOODS: Among all the disasters that occur in the country, floods are the most frequently occurring natural disasters, due to the irregularities of the Indian monsoon. About 75 percent of the annual rainfall in India is concentrated in three to four months of the monsoon season. As a result th...