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Industrial Corridors in India

Industrial Corridors in India: Significance, Identification, and Main Characteristics

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Introduction Industrial corridors are strategically planned zones aimed at promoting industrial development, improving connectivity, and fostering economic growth in a region. They are usually long stretches of infrastructure development that include transportation networks, industrial clusters, logistics hubs, and urban settlements. India, as one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, has recognized the need to…

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impact of ocean currents and water masses on marine life and coastal environments

Impacts of Ocean Currents and Water Masses on Marine Life and Coastal Environments

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Introduction Oceans cover more than 70% of the Earth’s surface and are essential for maintaining global climate, supporting biodiversity, and regulating biogeochemical cycles. Within this vast expanse, ocean currents and water masses play critical roles in shaping marine ecosystems, influencing climate, and affecting coastal environments. While ocean currents are large-scale horizontal flows of seawater driven…

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restoring mountain ecosystems

Restoring Mountain Ecosystems from the Negative Impact of Development Initiatives and Tourism

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Introduction Mountain ecosystems are among the most fragile and biodiverse ecosystems on Earth. They provide essential ecosystem services such as water regulation, biodiversity conservation, soil stabilization, climate regulation, and cultural heritage. These ecosystems support millions of people directly and indirectly through agriculture, forest products, and tourism. However, in recent decades, development initiatives and tourism have…

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Water Stress in India: Regional Variations, Causes, and Implications

Water Stress in India: Regional Variations, Causes, and Implications

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Introduction Water is one of the most essential natural resources, critical for human survival, agriculture, industry, and ecosystem sustainability. India, with a population exceeding 1.4 billion, faces a growing challenge of water stress, characterized by the scarcity of water relative to demand. Rapid population growth, urbanization, industrialization, climate change, and unsustainable water management have intensified…

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Factories for Localization of Agro-Based Food Processing Industries

Factories for Localization of Agro-Based Food Processing Industries in North-West India

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Introduction Agro-based food processing industries play a pivotal role in adding value to agricultural produce, reducing post-harvest losses, generating employment, and contributing to regional economic growth. India’s north-west region, encompassing Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and western Uttar Pradesh, is often referred to as the “Granary of India” due to its high agricultural productivity. The localization of…

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Regional Resource-Based Manufacturing and Employment in India

Regional Resource-Based Manufacturing and Employment in India

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Introduction Employment generation remains a central concern for India’s economic growth. Despite rapid GDP growth, India faces challenges of unemployment, underemployment, and regional economic disparities. According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2021–22, the unemployment rate in India was around 7–8%, with rural areas facing disguised unemployment in agriculture and urban areas struggling with…

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coastal ecology

Causes of Depletion of Mangroves and Their Importance in Maintaining Coastal Ecology

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Introduction Mangroves are one of the most vital ecosystems in the tropical and subtropical coastal zones. They consist of salt-tolerant plant species such as Rhizophora, Avicennia, Sonneratia, and Bruguiera, thriving in intertidal regions where rivers meet the sea. Despite covering less than 1% of tropical forests globally, mangroves provide disproportionate ecological, economic, and social benefits….

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impact of global warming

The Impact of Global Warming on Coral Life Systems

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Introduction Coral reefs, often referred to as the “rainforests of the sea,” are among the most biologically diverse and productive ecosystems on Earth. They provide shelter, food, and breeding grounds for nearly one-quarter of all marine species, despite covering less than 1% of the ocean floor. Beyond biodiversity, coral ecosystems contribute to human societies by…

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circum-pacific zone

Geophysical Characteristics of the Circum-Pacific Zone

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Introduction The Earth’s lithosphere is an intricate network of tectonic plates, which interact with one another through processes like subduction, collision, divergence, and transform movements. Among these regions, the Circum-Pacific Zone, often referred to as the “Pacific Ring of Fire”, is one of the most geologically active belts on Earth. Stretching for nearly 40,000 kilometers…

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Process of Desertification

Process of Desertification Does Not Have Climate Boundaries

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Introduction Desertification is one of the most pressing environmental challenges of the 21st century. Defined as the process of land degradation in arid, semi-arid, and dry sub-humid areas resulting from various factors, including climatic variations and human activities, it threatens the sustainability of ecosystems and livelihoods. Traditionally, desertification was understood as the “expansion of deserts”…

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