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The Travelling Environmentalist !

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                                                                    Biodiversity has been a cause of concern in today’s world. With all the industrial development and emissions, the world has shifted its focus primarily to restoring environment of the world. Biodiversity hotspots are a term largely associated with the environment we live in and need to conserve. The concept was put forth in 1988 by Norman Myers. A hotspot is declared one if it contains at least 1500 species of vascular plants, and has lost 70% of its original habitat.   The biodiversity hotspots possess a remarkable collection of flora and fauna and is a heaven for people who enjoy travelling amidst the beauty of nature. Today we look at countries which are the biodiversity hotspots of the world where one can visit to experience the nature a...

Countries having the highest military personnel - Top 10 !

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                               From the onset of human civilization, humans have a tendency to hold power and have control. In the primitive years, loyalists to a tribe were seen as the force to reckon with. As civilization progressed there were designated and trained people to carry out fights or to defend - they were later called armies. In today's times in the world of cyber warfare and economy and education - designated as weapons for power and control a country's might also rests majorly on its army.                                The army unlike the previous time is now equipped into various segments - technology, combat, mechanics, intelligence. Here is a list of 10 countries with highest number of active military personnel in the world. #10 Egypt                     Offici...

Cars that move the world leaders !!

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When it comes to world leaders, the first image that comes to the mind is the situations worldwide and the policies and the statements and the viewpoint. Undoubtedly when we see the arrival of leaders on TV or internet the thing that catches the eyes is the convoy. The cars, the security is a statement of its own in todays time. Recently there was a  list for the most popular world leaders conducted by Morning consult titled  "Global Leader Approval Ratings". The idea of popularity and their cars seemed like a insightful combination and a different one too. Here is my list of top 10 popular leaders and the cars they use. 1# Narendra Modi (PM of India) - Range Rover HSE                              Topping the global rating amongst world leaders - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has 75% approval rating and is the Prime Minister of India since 2014 till date. The 72 years old politician is one of t...