What is an air mass? What is its significance? How does it affect the global climate? Know more here. What is an air mass? It is defined as a large body of air having little horizontal variation in temperature and moisture. The air masses have a relatively uniform distribution of vertical … [Read more...] about Air masses: Origin and Classification
Archives for February 2022
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was a well-known writer, intellectual, and staunch follower of humanity who brought a revolution in the education system of Bengal. Read here to know about his life. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar is considered one of the pillars of the Bengal renaissance. He had managed to … [Read more...] about Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Bal Gangadhar Tilak: Father of Indian Unrest
Bal Gangadhar Tilak was an Indian nationalist, journalist, teacher, social reformer, lawyer, and popular leader of the Indian Independence Movement. Read to know about his brave life. Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak was an important leader of the Indian Independence movement who transformed the … [Read more...] about Bal Gangadhar Tilak: Father of Indian Unrest
Kunming Declaration: Historic Pledge to Protect Biodiversity
The Kunming declaration is been said to be paving way for global biodiversity negotiations. Read here to know about the key points of the declaration. The Kunming Declaration was adopted by over 100 countries on October 13, 2021, at the first part of the virtual 15th meeting of the Conference of … [Read more...] about Kunming Declaration: Historic Pledge to Protect Biodiversity
Global Food Security Index 2021
What is the Global Food Security Index? What is the significance of the report? How has India fared in the index? Read to know more. The Global Food Security Index 2021 was released and has been news. India ranked 71st on the Global Food Security index 2021 of 113 nations. Pakistan (with 52.6 … [Read more...] about Global Food Security Index 2021
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
What is the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)? What is the significance of AIIB for India? Read to know more. Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Urjit Patel has been appointed as the vice-president of the AIIB. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) It is a multilateral … [Read more...] about Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
Plastic Waste Management: Rules and Regulations
Plastic waste management is a global concern and a grave issue to tackle. Read here to know more about the rules and regulations related to plastic waste management. The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change announced the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2022, which … [Read more...] about Plastic Waste Management: Rules and Regulations
Dam Safety Act 2021
What is the Dam Safety Act 2021? What are the concerns regarding dams in India? What is the importance of dams? Read to know more. The dam safety bill 2019 has been passed in the winter session of parliament, making it the dam safety act, 2021. The constitutional validity of the Dam safety … [Read more...] about Dam Safety Act 2021
Rabindranath Tagore: Biography
Rabindranath Tagore was a man of prodigious literary and artistic accomplishments and played a leading role in the Indian cultural and national movements. Read to know more about his vibrant life. Rabindranath Tagore was an iconic figure in the Indian cultural renaissance. He was a polymath poet, … [Read more...] about Rabindranath Tagore: Biography
Mullaperiyar Dam: History, Issues, and Controversies
The Mullaperiyar dam has been the bone of contention between Tamil Nadu and Kerala for a long time. Read here to know about the history of the 126 years old dam. Why in news? The Supreme Court's direction recently to the supervisory committee for the Mullaperiyar dam on the issue of the … [Read more...] about Mullaperiyar Dam: History, Issues, and Controversies
