Life Cycle of a Star Stars are formed in clouds of gas and dust, known as nebulae. Nuclear reactions at the centre (or core) of stars provide enough energy to make them shine brightly for many years. The …
What is herd immunity? Herd immunity is the indirect protection from a contagious infectious disease that happens when a population is immune either through vaccination or immunity developed through previous infection. This means that even people who aren’t vaccinated, or …
Recently, the talks between the representatives of India & China has reflected the move to de-escalate the situation in Galwan valley which shows a sign of relief. There has been some sort of political understanding between both the countries to …
About: Namami Gange Programme is an Integrated Conservation Mission, approved as a ‘Flagship Programme’ by the Union Government in 2014 to accomplish the twin objectives of effective abatement of pollution and conservation and rejuvenation of National River Ganga. It is …
We have been listening to the term patrolling point in the news since the India-China stand-off. Let us understand more about them. Line of Actual Control The LAC is the border that separates Indian-controlled territory from Chinese-controlled territory. India considers …
About Syama Prasad Mookerjee Born in 1901, Syama Prasad Mookerjee was a prominent Indian politician, barrister and academician and served as the Minister for Industry and Supply in former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru’s Cabinet. Role and Contributions: Mookerjee made a …
About NHAI: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) was constituted by an Act of Parliament in 1988 under the administrative control of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The authority became operational in 1995. NHAI has been set up …
Recently, the Indian Council for Agricultural research (ICAR) has developed a Geo-referenced organic map of India and has identified around 88 bio-control agents as well as 22 bio-pesticides in order to promote organic agriculture. How will these bio-control agents help …
About United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Established in 1997, UNODC is a global leader in the fight against illicit drugs and international crime. The work of the UNODC is guided by a broad range of international legally …
About ECA The Essential Commodities Act (ECA) was enacted by the Central Government in 1955 to control and regulate trade and prices of commodities declared essential under the Act. The Act empowers the Central and state governments concurrently to control …