A solar greenhouse is a type of greenhouse that uses solar energy to heat and light the interior. Solar greenhouses can be used to grow plants in all climates, even in cold winter areas. Advantages: Reduced energy costs: Solar greenhouses can significantly reduce energy costs for heating and lighting. This is because they use solar …
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The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has made a number of demands on the new health scheme, including: Adequate funding: The IMA has demanded that the government allocate sufficient funds to the new health scheme to ensure that it is properly implemented and that all citizens have access to quality healthcare. Universal coverage: The IMA has …
Industrialization is the process of transforming an economy from primarily agricultural to one based on the manufacturing of goods. It is a complex process that involves the development of new technologies, the reorganization of production, and the creation of new social and economic relations. The Industrial Revolution was the first major period of industrialization, which …
The Urban Street Vendors Programme (USV) is a government initiative to provide legal recognition and formalization to street vendors in India. The programme was launched in Tamil Nadu in 2015 and has been implemented in 100 cities across the state. Main components: Survey and identification of street vendors: The first step is to survey all …
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Chennai Metro Rail (CMRL) is a rapid transit system serving the city of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The system commenced service in 2015 after partially opening the first phase of the project. The current network consists of two colour-coded lines covering a length of 54 kilometres (34 mi). CMRL is a joint venture project of …
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The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, popularly known as the MGNREGA or the National Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS), is a labor law and social security measure enacted by the Government of India. The Act was passed by the Parliament of India on August 25, 2005, with the stated objective of enhancing livelihood security …
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Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that all humans are entitled to, regardless of their race, sex, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or any other status. They are universal, indivisible, interdependent, and interrelated. Human rights : The right to life: This is the most fundamental human right, and it means that no one should …
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Urbanization is the process by which people move from rural to urban areas. It is a global phenomenon that has been happening for centuries. Causes of urbanization: Economic opportunities: People move to cities in search of better jobs and economic opportunities. Education: People move to cities to get a better education. Healthcare: People move to …
The utilities of the Aerospace Research Centre (ARC) in the premises of Anna University: Design, analysis and computational capabilities: The ARC has the capability to design, analyze and simulate aerospace systems and components. This includes the use of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software, finite element analysis (FEA) software, and structural analysis software. Experimental facilities: The …
The National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) is a government-funded health initiative in India that aims to improve the health of urban citizens. The NUHM was launched in 2013 and is implemented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Main objectives: To provide universal access to quality primary healthcare: The NUHM aims to provide universal …
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