Rapid Intensification of Cyclones – UPSC GS1
Tropical cyclones remain the deadliest natural climate hazard that causes an unacceptably high loss of life, property and infrastructure. Global […]
Tropical cyclones remain the deadliest natural climate hazard that causes an unacceptably high loss of life, property and infrastructure. Global […]
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On August 8, 78 years ago, Mahatma Gandhi gave the call for British colonizers to “Quit India” and for the
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ports shows that TFR declined from 2.4 to 2.2 during this period. Fertility declined in all major states : In
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