The maximum quantity of water on earth belongs to oceans - 96.5 per cent of the total. Only 0.2972 per cent of the total is freshwater, which is needed for meeting human needs, and it comes mainly from lakes, river flows and groundwater aquifers.
The case for universal health insurance for the entire Indian population is stronger than ever before, and the question now is how to make it workable and feasible
Recently, the government launched the vastly-improved version of the ministry of environment and forests' Website www.envfor.nic.in, making it accessible and user-friendly through an easy-to-navigate interface. The major focus of the new-look site is to enhance clarity and transparency of the environmental and forestry clearance processes.
The government's flagship job security scheme - the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (nrega) -is set to undergo major changes by opening its doors to skilled labour and laying emphasis on creation of 'permanent' or 'viewable' assets.
Besides graduating from iron ore trading to mining and setting up an integrated steel and pellet plant, MSPL has also diversified into industrial gases, wind energy and shipping