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), […]
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 […]
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 […]
