Production of Commercial Timber / Lumbering around the world is concentrated in the mid-latitude regions. Why? Explain while giving an account of spatial distribution of Commercial Timber Belts Forests around the world.

The important areas of commercial timber / lumbering are coniferous, hardwood and mixed forests of the Northern Hemisphere. Commercial Timber Belts Forests provid­ing most of commercial timber occur in two major belts. First is the tem­perate forest belt encircling almost ..

In recent decades, the share of the developed countries in the fishing activity has declined while share of the developing countries has increased. Explain.

Apart from demographic reasons {such as aging populations in developed countries), the major reason has been the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Earlier, all countries had an equal right to fishing in all oceans and seas outside the territorial ..

The disaster management practices must give due attention towards Disaster Resilient Infrastructure. Discuss why the Disaster Resilient Infrastructure is the need of hour.

At the Climate Action Summit in New York on September 23, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the launch of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) and invited all countries to join it. Why the Disaster Resilient Infrastructure is the ..

Enumerate the features of an Economic census. How the recent Economic census will utilize digital methods for its recordings?

Economic Census is the complete record of all establishment located within the geographical boundary of India. Six Economic Censuses have been conducted by�the�Union Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation till date. The first Economic Census was undertaken in 1977. �The ..

UN Climate Change meet could provide industry a roadmap for low carbon growth. Comment.

India may join any coalition but it will be helpful for the country to think in terms of sectors for a long-term national growth strategy on low carbon. UN Secretary-General has expressed concerns that the collective ambition on climate is ..

How the Judges are elected to International Court of Justice (ICJ)? Discuss the importance of ICJ seat to India's diplomacy.

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the highest judicial body having trans-national jurisdiction. The ICJ has its seat at The Hague, the Netherlands, and has the jurisdiction to settle disputes between countries and examine cases pertaining to violation of human rights ..

While throwing light on the geostrategic importance of Central Asian region, discuss some of the steps taken by India over the past few years to promote its concept of "extended neighbourhood"in the region.

Central Asia is referred as arena of great game. The global powers are relentlessly trying to increase their influence in the region due to its geo-strategic importance: Central Asian region has the potential to be the linchpin and gateway to ..

What are the major aspects of the so called Quality Infrastructure Investment (QII) promoted by Japan? While analyzing the QII collaboration between India and Japan, discuss how it can help the infrastructure policy making in the country.

The Quality Infrastructure Investment, initiated by Japan has contributed heavily towards current growth and prosperity of Asia. Some of the major aspects of this Quality Infrastructure Investment are: Its vision is that along with infrastructure development, the infrastructure should also ..

In India, the capital market reforms have been much easier in comparison to banking or insurance. Justify the statement giving appropriate reasons.

There is a definite positive outlook of the capital market. The reasons which justify it are- Establishment of SEBI- SEBI which got a legal status in 1992 is doing a wonderful job of regulating the merchant banks, controlling the operations ..

The reasons behind violation of sexual and reproductive rights of women are often deeply engrained in societal values and traditions. Comment.

Woman’s sexual and reproductive health and rights are often neglected to secondary positions in Indian traditional values. Reasons: Taboos on decision on menstrual hygiene and superstitions associated with it. Early marriage and child marriage leading to childbirth occurring when girl ..