भारत में 'तटीय क्षेत्र विनियमन' (Coastal Zone Regulation) अधिसूचनाओं का संस्थागत प्रतिपादन मुख्य रूप से किस प्रमुख प्राकृतिक घटना के खिलाफ खतरों को कम करने और पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र की रक्षा करने के लिए शुरू किया गया था?

Which of the following human activities is a primary cause of desertification and soil degradation?

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was jointly established by which organizations?

Consider the following statements regarding large dam construction projects: Statement (i): Dam construction and reservoir submergence lead to significant loss of arable agricultural land and forests. Statement (ii): These submergence losses are borne disproportionately by communities residing in downstream command areas. Select the correct option: