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SOLAR ECLIPSE 2025

   Introduction to Solar Eclipses Solar eclipses are one of the most fascinating celestial events, capturing the curiosity of scientists, astronomers, and the general public alike. These occur when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, either partially or completely obscuring the Sun's light. There are different types of solar eclipses: Total Solar Eclipse : The Moon completely covers the Sun. Partial Solar Eclipse : The Moon partially blocks the Sun, creating a crescent shape. Annular Solar Eclipse : The Moon covers the center of the Sun, leaving a ring-like appearance. Hybrid Solar Eclipse : A rare eclipse that transitions between total and annular phases. The Solar Eclipse of 2025 In 2025, two significant solar eclipses will occur: March 29, 2025 – A partial solar eclipse , visible in several parts of the world but not visible from India . September 21, 2025 – Another partial solar eclipse , with possible limited visibility in India. Key Details of the March 29, ...

IMPROVEMENT IN FOOD RESOURCES

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 All living organisms require food, which provides essential nutrients for body development, growth, and health. Food supplies proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals that are necessary for our well-being. Agriculture and animal husbandry are the primary sources of food for humans, obtained from plants and animals respectively. Efforts are made to improve productivity in agriculture and animal husbandry due to several reasons. India, being a populous country with a growing population of over one billion people, requires a significant increase in food production. The current levels of production are insufficient to meet the growing demand for food. Expanding agricultural land is not feasible in India as the available land is already extensively cultivated. Therefore, increasing production efficiency in both crop and livestock farming becomes necessary. Previous efforts like the green revolution and white revolution have contributed to increased food-grain production an...