Clothes are made of fabrics. Fabrics are made from fibres (natural or artificial). Several household articles are made using fibres. Cotton, wool, and silk are examples of natural fibres. Meanwhile, synthetic fibres are made by human beings. Hence called synthetic or man-made fibres. What are synthetic fibres? A synthetic fibre is basically a chain of […]
‘Judiciary’ ensures justice for all citizens. The Indian judiciary helps in preserving the fundamental rights of its citizens. ‘Justice’ being the soul of a democratic state, should be delivered without fear or favor. Integrity, impartiality, and intelligence are the important qualities of an independent judiciary. Role of judiciary Let’s take a look at the […]
Signal molecules which exist at extremely low concentrations and are formed within plants are known as plant hormones (phytohormones). Plant hormones control all aspects of plant growth and development ranging from embryogenesis, organ size regulation, pathogen protection, stress tolerance, and reproductive development. There are certain inherent variables which control plant growth and development. Indole (auxins), […]
Steve Robert Irwin was born in Upper Ferntree Gully, Victoria on February 22nd, 1962. His family moved to Beerwah, Queensland. They opened the ‘Beerwah Reptile Park’ in 1970. Steve loved wildlife, especially reptiles. At the tender age of six, he caught his first venomous snake – a common brown. It is said that Steve would […]
Sports are essential for a healthy life. They help us in entertaining ourselves, allow us to compete with our friends, and also help us in staying fit. Cricket is definitely the most ‘popular’ sport in India. Let’s dig deep into the history of cricket. Cricket is said to have evolved from the several stick-and-ball games […]
A farmer’s crop production decision is influenced by physical, social, and economic considerations. Farmers can plant a variety of crops on their farms, and rotate a particular crop combination over time. Best farming techniques comprising particular cropping patterns and cropping systems helps in increasing productivity and maintaining soil fertility. What are cropping patterns? Cropping pattern […]
Introduction Rainwater harvesting is basically a method of storing rainwater. The stored water is used for several domestic and agricultural purposes. We should never really let the rainwater run off and get wasted. Instead we should collect it with the help of simple techniques for usage during scarcity of water. Let’s explore the importance of […]
Bernouli’s theorem can be defined as the principle of energy conservation for ideal fluids in steady/streamlined flow. It describes the relationship between the pressure, velocity, and elevation in a moving fluid (liquid or gas). As per the theorem, the compressibility and viscosity (internal friction) are negligible, while the flow is steady, or laminar. It was […]
Thomas Alva Edison is regarded as one of the greatest inventors of all time. He was born in Milan, Ohio on February 11, 1847. Raised in Port Huron, Michigan, Edison developed a hearing problem when he was young. He could not perform well at school and was often teased by the other kids. He was […]
A lot of garbage/waste is generated across the country on a daily basis. Waste management is a major challenge for the authorities. Irresponsible disposal of garbage pollutes the environment and threatens the health and safety of citizens. Industrial/commercial/household waste is mostly disposed of in landfills or surface impoundments. This results in contamination of water bodies […]
Combination of two words (reduction and oxidation), a redox reaction is a type of chemical reaction which involves transfer of electrons between two species. Oxidation and reduction takes place simultaneously in such reactions. Examples Cellular Respiration In cellular respiration, while glucose gets oxidized into carbon dioxide by losing hydrogens, oxygen gets reduced to water by […]
The Russian revolution is a vital episode in world history and has had an impact across the globe. It resulted in the formation of the Soviet Union – the first socialist state of the world. The Russian revolution happened in 1917. The raging workers and peasants rebelled against the autocratic rule of Czars. A new […]
Probability and statistics are key concepts in the subject of mathematics. While probability is all about chance, statistics involves handling data using different techniques. With the help of ‘statistics’ we can represent complicated data in an easy and understandable way. It is an important component of data science professions. Professionals utilize statistics in their business […]
Local self-governments are vital for the progress of the country. It helps the officials to evaluate the ground level efficiency of their policies and programs. Panchayats and municipalities were established through the 73rd and 74th amendment acts of the Indian constitution. /*! elementor – v3.8.1 – 13-11-2022 */ .elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px} […]
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar fought for “equality”. He is regarded as the father of the Indian constitution. He strived for establishing equality among our countrymen, outlawing discrimination against lower castes/untouchables. He firmly believed in a society where friendship, equality, and brotherhood existed. Despite being a man who had contributed so much for our nation, Ambedkar […]
According to Kepler’s Law, planets move around the sun in elliptical orbits with the sun at the focus. The three different Kepler’s laws are namely the laws of orbits, areas, and periods. Kepler’s Three Laws: Kepler’s Law of Orbits: Planets will move around the sun in elliptical orbits with the sun placed at one of […]
Nomads who migrate from one place to another on a consistent basis in search of water and food for their animals are called pastoralists. Pastoralism is a way of animal rearing, the livestock owners keep migrating from one place to another in search of water and pasture for their cattle. History of Pastoralism The history […]
Awards are honors which are conferred to people with great achievements. Different types of awards are given to noted personalities in our country, for their outstanding accomplishments in diverse fields. The prime categories of awards in our nation are: Civilian Awards Gallantry Awards Here is the list of prominent awards in India Civilian Awards Civilian […]
The world is filled with sounds! We experience a cacophony of sound in our daily lives. Science helps us to decode sound-the amazing energy. A sound is a type of energy which travels as a wave away from its source. It is a mechanical wave which is produced by the back and forth vibratory movement […]
A 2-dimensional geometrical figure which consists of ‘four’ sides is known as ‘quadrilateral’. It is derived from two words, ‘quad’ meaning ‘four’ and ‘lateral’ meaning side. Basically, a quadrilateral is closed and has a flat shape. The lines connect and it has straight sides. Properties of a Quadrilateral It is a polygon with four straight […]
Transportation plays a major role in the development of a country. Being the lifelines of the national economy, transportation channels help our country prosper. /*! elementor – v3.8.1 – 13-11-2022 */ .elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px} Importance of Transportation Transporting raw materials to the factory becomes easier with a good transport system in […]
Bees are insects which are useful to human beings. The honey obtained from bees serves as an important food for people, it helps in treating several diseases as well. Honey is an antioxidant. Hence, beekeeping is a crucial activity. The scientific method of rearing honey bees is known as ‘Apiculture’. The word ‘apiculture’ is derived […]
Robert Frost, one of the most celebrated American poets was born on March 26th, 1874. His poems were thought provoking, based on universal themes. A quintessentially modern poet, Frost’s works were filled with ambiguity and irony. Most of his poems had a deep connection with rural life in New England. The ‘setting’ was extensively used […]
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her fifth budget on February 2nd. Like the previous two years, the Union Budget 2023 was paperless. MPs and the general public can access it through the ‘Union Budget Mobile App’. Rs 1.12 lakh crore has been allocated to the education ministry as opposed to previous year’s Rs 1.04 […]
To raise global awareness on the importance of wetlands, World Wetlands Day is observed every year on February 2nd. The day also denotes the date of adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on February 2, 1971. World Wetlands Day – is a United Nations international day. What are wetlands? According to the United Nations, wetlands […]
Search operations continue as a tiny capsule containing radioactive substance went missing in Western Australia. The casing which contains a small quantity of radioactive Caesium-137 could cause serious illness if touched. It is said that the capsule was lost in mid-January between the town of Newman and the city of Perth, over a distance of […]
Deforestation Disappearance of forests is known as deforestation. Under colonial rule, it became more systematic and extensive in India. Land to be Improved With an increase in population, there was a growing demand for food. As a result, peasants were forced to clear forests and find new land. Britishers encouraged the production of commercial crops […]
An element which differs in chemical properties, but has similar physical properties is known as an isobar. In short, isobars are elements which have different atomic numbers, but the same mass number. They will display different chemical properties because of the difference in electron count. An isobar will contain the same atomic mass but a […]
What is a Cell? The smallest structural and functional unit/building block of a living organism is known as a cell. It is membrane-bound and consists of cytoplasm, genetic material, organelles and other components. Cells also contain nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. A collection of cells performing certain functions is called a tissue. Bodily functions […]
Norovirus infection causes severe and sudden vomiting and diarrhea. It is highly contagious. They spread through contaminated food/water or through contaminated surfaces. ‘Noroviruses’ spread through close contact with an infected person. Usually, diarrhea, stomach pain and vomiting begin 12 to 48 hours post exposure. The symptoms usually last for 1 to 3 days. Most of […]
All the clothes we wear have a story to tell. ‘Clothing’ is controlled by different regulations in all societies. Certain societies are rather rigid on how men, women, children, and members of various socioeconomic strata/organizations should dress. People’s identities were established/decided by these norms. They determine our perceptions of elegance and beauty, and also humility […]
Steve Jobs is the cofounder of Apple Computers. He had always dreamt of making affordable personal computers. He successfully launched one of the largest industries in the world in his early twenties. He is still regarded as one of the most inventive and energetic minds in American technology. Early Life The maverick entrepreneur was born […]
Euclid’s Elements of Geometry The study of geometrical figures and shapes which is based on various theorems and axioms is called Euclidean geometry. The type of geometry mainly applies for flat surfaces. It helps in explaining the shapes of geometrical figures better, particularly the plane figures. Greek mathematician Euclid had described ‘Euclidean geometry’ in his […]
A beautiful Himalayan town is sinking as the residents look on helplessly! The popular hill station/pilgrimage destination in Uttarakhand is hit by a geological phenomenon known as land subsidence. Over the past few months, buildings in the town started developing cracks forcing the residents to abandon their homes and move to safer locations. ‘Subsidence’ is […]
Health is the most important and essential aspect of our life. If we are not fit or healthy enough, we will find it difficult to perform our day-to-day activities. A person can fall ill due to several reasons. This includes: Polluted air, water or any harmful insects (may cause Dengue/Malaria). Lack of personal hygiene. To […]
What are Fossil Fuels? Fossil fuels are non-renewable energy sources, they are only present in a limited quantity. Fossil fuels are exhaustible natural resources. If we don’t use them judiciously they will not last for a longer time. Even though they are formed by natural processes, they take millions of years for the same. Remains […]
The SAARC- South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation was established by seven Asian countries on 8 December, 1985. Stressing on collective self-reliance, it focuses on achieving economic, technological, social, and cultural development. In the year 1977, Bangladesh which was under the rule of President Ziaur Rahman, became the first country to embrace the concept of […]
The Indus valley/Harappan civilization is the earliest and oldest civilization of our country. The early years of this civilization range between 3,300-1,300 BCE, and the later years fall somewhere between 2,600-1,900 BCE. Meanwhile, there are speculations that the southern sites of the civilization may have lasted even later into the 2nd millennium BCE. The three […]
Our hands get warm when we rub them against each other. ‘Friction’ is the reason behind this! Let’s learn more about friction in this blog. What is Friction? The force which resists the sliding or rolling of one solid object over another is known as friction. This happens due to the electromagnetic attraction between the […]
Introduction ‘Growing up’ is a natural process. Puberty is defined as the period of life when the body undergoes changes, attaining reproductive maturity. Beginning around the age of 11, adolescence lasts up to age 18 or 19. Teenage period may vary from person to person. And also, adolescence, in girls, might start a year or […]
Bird flu (avian influenza) is caused by a type of influenza which rarely affects human beings. Over a dozen types of bird flu have been identified so far. This includes H5N1 and H7N9, the two strains which have most recently affected humans. Bird flu can be fatal for humans. Asia, Africa, North America, and parts […]
Introduction Do you know how many countries are there on our planet? There are whopping 195 countries in the world! That is a huge number, right? Among these 195 countries, there are countries with more and less area. Anyways, in this blog let’s see the top 10 countries with less area, i.e., the top 10 […]
The great pyramids of Giza are perhaps the most famous and discussed structures in history. The outstanding monuments continue to amaze us. The structures boast of an ‘impossible’ perfection. Their astonishing construction has led to many theories about their origins including mind-boggling claims that they had extra-terrestrial impetus. Upon examining history, it becomes clear that […]
As per our constitution, India is a ‘Union of States’. Our country has a federal structure. Let us explore the reasons behind why India is called a quasi-federal country. What is Federalism? Federalism is basically a compound mode of two governments. It involves the mixture of two governments, state government and the central government. Federalism […]
In our day-to-day lives we will have to depict/represent certain objects with a quantity. The number system can be defined as the system which uses particular words or symbols for quantifying a given object or value. For example, teachers would grade/assign a particular numerical value to the examination paper depending upon the student’s performance giving […]
Introduction The kinetic energy of an object is defined as the energy it possesses by virtue of its motion. Some of the common activities in life such as walking, jumping, throwing, falling, etc. involve kinetic energy. When work is done on an object, energy is transferred, and finally, the object moves with a new constant […]
Nothing happens by coincidence in the field of politics. Politicians put in their best efforts to win elections. In India, gender, religion and caste are decisive factors when it comes to voting. Role of Gender in Politics From a biological perspective, men and women have separate anatomies. We all know that Indian society is highly […]
A plant that has no leaves, no roots, no stem and the biggest flower in the world is sure to evoke a lot of curiosity! Sir Stamford Raffles described Rafflesia arnoldii as perhaps the largest and most magnificent flower in the world when he discovered it in 1818 along with his companion, surgeon-naturalist Dr James […]
Haloalkanes and haloarenes are present in our environment. For example, it is said that haloarenes were used as herbicides in the Vietnam war. It helped in defoliating the jungles, thus making it easier to fight in the war. Haloarenes can neither be decomposed nor broken down by microorganisms. Haloalkanes (halogens like chlorine and bromine) are […]
Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi had a lot of similarities between them. Both the legends lived their whole lives believing in the virtues of non-violence and truth. Introduction In the olden days, facilities were divided among the population on the basis of their skin color. Ranging from the seat reservations in public transport to other […]
The Red Data Book is basically a document which is maintained by a state/nation. It is used for recording and documenting the rare and endangered species of flora and fauna which exist within the boundary of that particular state/nation. Several endangered species and subspecies of plants, fungi and animals are entered in the Red Data […]
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