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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
