Pumped Storage Hydropower : Working, Types, Advantages and Disadvantages
Hydroelectric power plants, which convert hydraulic energy into electricity, are a major source of renewable energy. There are various types of hydropower plants: run-of-river, reservoir, storage or…
Membrane bioreactor : Advantages and Disadvantages
In the past few decades, Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) technology has emerged as a wastewater treatment technology of choice over the activated sludge process (ASP), which has been…
Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) Pollution : Sources, Effects and How to Reduce?
Sulphur dioxide is a colourless and soluble gas with a pungent odor. It is a liquid when under pressure, and it dissolves in water to form sulphuric…
Largest Emitters of Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) in the World
India is the largest emitter of sulphur dioxide (SO2) in the world, contributing more than 21 per cent of global anthropogenic emissions mainly coming from coal-based electricity…
Common Native Plant Species of India
Common Native Tree Species of India Vernacular Names / Botanical Names 1 . Pilkhan / Ficus virens 2 . Peepal / Ficus religiosa 3 . Bargad /…
Measures for conservation and management of ground water
Must read: Steps for augmentation, conservation and efficient management of water resources in India Though water is a State subject, Central Government has taken a number of…
Biochar : Production, Properties and Applications
Biochar is a stable solid, rich in carbon that is made from organic waste material or biomass (agricultural and forestry wastes) that is partially combusted in the…
Restoration of mountain ecosystem
QUES . How can the mountain ecosystem be restored from the negative impact of development initiatives and tourism? UPSC 2019 G S MAINS PAPER 1 HINTS: Mountains…
Mangroves: depletion and importance
QUES . Discuss the causes of depletion of mangroves and explain their importance in maintaining coastal ecology. UPSC 2019 G S MAINS PAPER 1 HINTS: Must read:…
Impact of global warming on coral life system
QUES . Assess the impact of global warming on coral life system with examples. UPSC 2019 G S MAINS PAPER 1 HINTS: Climate change is the greatest…