Fly ash is a fine powder that is a byproduct of burning pulverized coal in electric generation power plants. Fly ash is a pozzolan, a substance containing aluminous and siliceous material that forms cement in the presence of water. When …
About the initiative Purvodaya in the steel sector is aimed at driving accelerated development of Eastern India through the establishment of an integrated steel hub. Why in Eastern States? Eastern states of India (Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal and Northern …
What is convalescent plasma? Blood plasma is a yellowish liquid that makes up about half the blood volume. After a virus, your plasma contains antibodies that help fight infection. People who have recovered from COVID-19 have antibodies to the disease …
About the initiative Purvodaya in the steel sector is aimed at driving accelerated development of Eastern India through the establishment of an integrated steel hub. Why in Eastern States? Eastern states of India (Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal and Northern …
About APEC APEC is a regional economic forum established in 1989 to leverage the growing interdependence of the Asia-Pacific. APEC’s aim is to create greater prosperity for the people of the region by promoting balanced, inclusive, sustainable, innovative and secure …
What is the National Population Register? The National Population Register (NPR) is a Register of usual residents of the country. It is being prepared at the local (Village/sub-Town), sub-District, District, State and National level under provisions of the Citizenship Act …
About the temple The 13th century shrine, which has been found in Warangal Urban district in Telangana, is unfinished but extraordinary and exquisite in its architecture. It contains a very wide ground plan possibly for a trikuta shrine with spacious …
What is immunity? Immunity is your body’s ability to recognize germs to prevent them from causing illness. The immune system’s job is to help identify and eliminate dangerous germs that enter the body before they can cause disease or damage. …
What is the Ramsar Convention? The Convention on Wetlands is the intergovernmental treaty that provides the framework for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources. The Convention uses a broad definition of wetlands. It includes all lakes …
Background The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), more commonly known as the Iran nuclear deal, was reached between Iran and six world powers known as the P5+1 (China, France, Germany, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States) in …