Bharat Ratna is the highest Civilian Award of India for exemplary service to the nation in various fields viz. social service, art & culture, science & research, sports etc. Bharat Ratna is special identity of those exceptional personalities, who possess extraordinary leadership qualities, who set a goal for their life and who never waived from their goal. They lead from the front, confront the challenges with fortitude, never allowed themselves to be cowed down by adverse circumstances; r...

This book examines how integrating water quality and water quantity is essential for confronting today’s most urgent challenges, including climate change, population growth, land-use change, and pollution. Emphasizing predictive modeling and recent advances in groundwater recharge and surface-water management, it presents innovative, science-based strategies for forecasting and sustainably managing water resources.The book highlights the pivotal roles of rainwater harvesting, river...

Water scarcity and contamination are pressing challenges that demand immediate attention and innovative solutions. This book addresses critical issues surrounding the management and quality of water resources, offering insights into effective strategies for sustainable practices and policy development. Readers will explore the complexities of transboundary water resources and the geopolitical frameworks that influence cooperation and conflict resolution. The text delves into the significan...

Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the founder of the Sikh empire in Punjab, was a pragmatic statesman. He had a great quality to distinguish between right and wrong. He neither fought a war with the British nor let their army enter into his territory owing to his skilful statesmanship. Maharaja Ranjit Singh is reckoned amongst the great figures of the 19th century despite the fact that he faced opposition from the Afghans, the British and some of the Sikh generals.

Ravidas was born in the year 1433 in a Dalit family of Mandur Village near Varanasi on the day of full-moon in the month of Magha. Since he was born on Sunday (Ravivar), he came to be called Ravidas.His father was known by the name of Raghava. He was popularly called Raghu. His mother’s name was Ghurbiniya Devi. People also called her Karama Devi. Ravidas was a devoted son to his parents.

Aloe vera is India's most favorite herbal medicinal plant that is require low maintenance and easy to grow. The name of aloe is derived from Arabic word "Alloeh" meaning a shining bitter substance. Aloe vera belongs to the family Asphodelaceae (liliaceae) (Ghazanfar, 1994). It grows mainly in the dry regions of Africa, Asia, Europe and America. In India, it is found in Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Gujrat, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu. Aloe vera is popular in Ayurvedic medicine (Richard, 2005)...

Sustainable Energy Systems: Planning, Integration and Management provides integrated perspectives on engineering, management, and technological perspectives to examine how renewable energy sources, smart grids, artificial intelligence, and advanced forecasting methods can be effectively planned, integrated, and managed within contemporary energy infrastructures.The book begins by introducing AI-enabled smart grid systems and their role in improving energy efficiency, reliability, a...

People are often surprised to learn that although the current global levels of food production are sufficient to feed all of humanity, the problems of undernourishment increase year by year in many countries. Economic growth, while important, is not a guarantee for reducing hunger. The intensification of income concentration worldwide, in the face of the persistence of millions of hungry families, demonstrates that economic interest is not guided by the needs of humanity. Moreover, the pro...

A major challenge for agriculture and future crop production is the deterioration in soil health and fertility. We have large areas of barren land across the globe with degraded soil which can only be made fertile by applying proper nutrition and soil health management practices. It is crucial to protect soil health in order to feed the world's ever-growing population. Healthy soil is a dynamic ecosystem containing microbes that aid in the breakdown of organic materials and minerals, incre...

Unbridled urbanization and development of natural land resources has led to the degradation of our surrounding environment. The air that we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat is at risk of being contaminated with a plethora of chemical pollutants, some of them being potentially carcinogenic. This presents a challenge to human health. This book attempts to address this challenge in two parts which represent two different approaches. The first part of the book summarizes the ala...

Unlock success in pharmaceutical exams with Objective Pharmaceutics: A Comprehensive Compilation of Questions and Answers for Pharmaceutics Exam Prep. This guide is meticulously crafted to tackle the challenges of pharmaceutics exams through a diverse range of questions. It covers multiple choice questions, concise one-liners, and true/false statements, mirroring the formats commonly found in drug inspector, pharmacist, GPAT, nursing exams, and more.Key Features:Exam-Ready ...

Bioactive Phytochemicals from Himalayas: A Phytotherapeutic Approach covers herbal medicines from the Himalayan mountains. Chapters in this book detail molecular mechanisms and experimental tools and techniques for research on plants in this region. Phytochemical experts guide the readers through the role of Himalayan plants in therapy for metabolic diseases like cancer and diabetes, hepatic diseases, inflammatory diseases, and neurodegenerative diseases. Some chapters focus on diseases an...