The Ozone Layer: Protecting Ourselves from the Sun's Fury The ozone layer, a fragile shield in the Earth's stratosphere, protects us from the harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation emitted by the sun. This radiation can cause sunburn, skin cancer, cataracts, and damage ecosystems. Understanding the threats to the ozone layer and international efforts to mitigate them is crucial for safeguarding our planet.
Directive Principles of State Policy: Guiding Lights for a Welfare State The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs) enshrined in Part IV of the Indian Constitution serve as a roadmap for the Indian government to strive towards a socio-economic democracy. Unlike Fundamental Rights, which are justiciable (enforceable in courts), DPSPs are non-justiciable but act as moral and philosophical guidelines for the state to formulate policies and enact laws that promote social and economic justice for all citizens.