Various socio-religious movements in British India not only reformed Indians but also led to the rise of nationalism in India. Read to know more about the various social and religious movements which transformed Indian society in the nineteenth and twentieth century. In the 6-part framework to … [Read more...] about Socio-Religious Movements in India
Archives for December 2021
Iran Nuclear Deal: Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)
What is the Iran nuclear deal or the JCPOA? What is the background of the deal? What was the role of the USA in the JCPOA deal? How successful was the Iran Nuclear Deal? Read to know more. Why in news: Iran, Russia, China, and the European countries have resumed negotiations in Vienna to revive … [Read more...] about Iran Nuclear Deal: Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
What is the Shangai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)? How is it relevant to India's foreign policy? Read to know more. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar represented India at a meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shangai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on November 25th … [Read more...] about Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
Winds: Classification and types
What are winds? How do winds originate? What are the classifications and types? Read to know more. The horizontal movement of air is described as the wind caused by the heating of the sun and the rotational movement of the earth. Flow and direction are controlled by the following geographical … [Read more...] about Winds: Classification and types
Green Crackers: Features, Types, and Advantages
What are Green crackers? What are the types of green crackers? What are the advantages of the new crackers over traditional crackers? Read to know more. The Supreme Court on September 29, 2021, held that six major fireworks manufacturers had violated orders requiring them not to use prohibited … [Read more...] about Green Crackers: Features, Types, and Advantages
The Commonwealth of Nations
What is the Commonwealth of nations? What is the history of the association? What is India's relation with it? Read to know more. Barbados has elected its first-ever president to replace Britain's Queen Elizabeth as head of state in a decisive step toward shedding the Caribbean island's colonial … [Read more...] about The Commonwealth of Nations
Brain Drain: The Great Indian Migration
What is causing the brain drain or the great Indian migration? Why are talented Indians choosing foreign lands over India? Read to know more. What is Brain drain? The brain drain is the migration of educated persons from one country to another. Primary external brain drain occurs when human … [Read more...] about Brain Drain: The Great Indian Migration
Vaccine: Definition, Types and Economic aspect
What are vaccines and their types? What are the types of COVID-19 vaccinations? What is the economic aspect of vaccine development? Know here. Acquired immunity is immunity one develops over a lifetime. It can come from a vaccine, exposure to an infection or disease, or another person’s … [Read more...] about Vaccine: Definition, Types and Economic aspect
Phosphorus Cycle
What is the Phosphorus cycle? What are the significant roles of phosphorus in the ecosystem? Read to know more. Phosphorus is an essential nutrient found in the macromolecules of humans and other organisms, including DNA and the phospholipids that form our cell membranes. Calcium phosphate also … [Read more...] about Phosphorus Cycle
Sulphur Cycle
What is the Sulphur cycle? What is the role of sulphur cycle in the natural processes of the earth? Read to find out more. Sulphur (S), also spelled sulfur, is a nonmetallic chemical element and one of the most reactive of the elements. Pure sulfur is a tasteless, odorless, brittle solid, and … [Read more...] about Sulphur Cycle
