Aspirant's Corner

  Ways Through which People and Government can Conserve Groundwater   With climate change being a reality, the importance of conserving groundwater has increased manifold as conserving groundwater is crucial for sustaining life on Earth. As a finite resource, groundwater plays a vital role in providing drinking water, supporting agriculture, and maintaining ecosystems. With increasing demands and environmental challenges, understanding the importance of groundwater conservation is essential for ensuring water security, preserving biodiversity, and safeguarding future generations against the threats of water scarcity.  Situation in India :  Groundwater depletion in India is a major concern because it is the primary source of drinking water.  According to the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) of India, approximately 70% of the total water used in India is from groundwater sources. However, the CGWB also estimates that around 25% of the country's total groundwater extraction is un

  Importance of Controlling Food Wastage: Reasons for Wastage and Ways to Control it The importance of controlling food wastage cannot be overstated in our modern world where resource conservation, environmental sustainability, and global food security are of paramount importantance. Food wastage not only represents a significant economic loss but also has far-reaching implications for the environment and the well-being of communities worldwide. Why Food Waste Management is Important? In a world where resources are finite, controlling food waste becomes an essential component of building a more resilient and equitable food system for present and future generations. Controlling food wastage is crucial for several reasons: 1. Resource Conservation - Producing food requires significant resources such as water, energy, and agricultural land. By minimizing food wastage, we conserve these valuable resources, contributing to environmental sustainability. 2. Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emis

  What is Loss and Damage Fund? Associated Challenges and Solutions  To reaffirm their commitment to control climate change and limit global temperature rise, every year COP meetings are held to bring together representatives from the parties to the UNFCCC, as well as observers, non-governmental organizations, and other stakeholders to negotiate agreements and decisions on various aspects of climate change, including mitigation, adaptation, finance, and technology transfer.  What is COP? "COP" stands for the Conference of the Parties. This refers to the annual meetings held as part of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). During these conferences, representatives from the countries that are parties to the UNFCCC gather to assess progress in dealing with climate change, negotiate agreements, and discuss various climate-related issues.  In COP 27 , held in Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt in 2022, creation of a Loss and Damage Fund was finalised to

  Impact of Globalisation on Youth in India  The idea of “ Vasudaiva Kutumbakam ", the world is one family, is also reflected in the idea of ‘globalisation’, as countries interact, integrate and are interdependent on one another for mutual benefit. This interaction among multiple countries heavily impact the youth of India as it promises emmense possibilities, but also comes at a price.  Various Socio-Economic Impact of Globalisation on Youth in India  Positive Impacts 1.  Aquire knowledge about global issues:  With globalisation, youth are more aware about global ideologies, philosophies, trends and global affairs, and hold diverse perspective about things. 2.  Employment opportunities:  With global partnerships, joint training programs, study abroad programs, etc, more opportunities are available for youth to learn skills from international organisations and procure employment opportunities in both India and abroad. 3.  Urbanization and modernization:  Setting up of MNCs and int