What are Aquatic Biomes? How are freshwater biomes different from marine biomes? What is the importance of Aquatic Biomes? Read further to know. Aquatic biomes, as opposed to land-based terrestrial biomes, exist in and around a body of water. Aquatic biomes are colonies of creatures that rely … [Read more...] about Aquatic Biomes: Marine and Freshwater Biomes
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High Seas Treaty
The high seas treaty is the legal framework agreed upon by the United Nations member states for parts of the ocean outside national boundaries. This is the first-ever treaty of this nature. The UN High Seas Treaty places 30% of the world's oceans into protected areas, puts more money into marine … [Read more...] about High Seas Treaty
Functions of Ecosystem: Ecological succession and Homeostasis
What are the functions of the ecosystem? What is meant by ecological succession? What are its different types? What is meant by Homeostasis in the ecosystem? Read further to know more. Ecosystems are ecological structural and functional entities in which a sequence of interactions between species … [Read more...] about Functions of Ecosystem: Ecological succession and Homeostasis
Energy Flow Through an Ecosystem
What are the trophic levels in an energy flow system through an ecosystem? What is Lindeman's Theory? Elton (1927) suggested constructing a pyramid of energy to have an idea of ecological productivity. The energy pyramid is constructed, thus, based on the total amount of energy used at each … [Read more...] about Energy Flow Through an Ecosystem
Kyasanur Forest Disease
What is Kyasanur Forest Disease? What are its symptoms? How is it transmitted? How is it diagnosed and how can it be prevented? Read further to know. Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) is a viral hemorrhagic fever that is transmitted through ticks and is consistently present in Karnataka State, … [Read more...] about Kyasanur Forest Disease
Bioremediation
What is Bioremediation? What are its types? How are In situ bioremediation techniques different from ex-situ bioremediation techniques? What is phytoremediation? Read further to know more. The use of living microbes to treat contaminated environments is known as bioremediation. Bacteria, fungi, … [Read more...] about Bioremediation
Surrogate Advertisement
What are surrogate advertisements? Why is it considered unethical? What are the Central Consumer Protection Authority Guidelines related to advertisement and marketing? Read further to know. Surrogate advertising is often criticized for being misleading and for exploiting loopholes in advertising … [Read more...] about Surrogate Advertisement
Recombinant DNA technology
What is Recombinant DNA Technology? What are the tools of Recombinant DNA Technology? What are the Application of Recombinant Technology? Read further to know more. Recombinant DNA technology comprises altering genetic material outside an organism to obtain enhanced and desired characteristics in … [Read more...] about Recombinant DNA technology
Cotton Industry in India
The cotton industry in India is considered the second most developed sector in the Indian textile industry after man-made fibers. India is the world’s largest producer of cotton hence cradling a rich history related to the textile as well. Read here to learn more about the cotton industry in … [Read more...] about Cotton Industry in India
Women in Workforce: Growth and Challenges
The current global women in workforce participation rate are under 47% while for men it is 72%. This gender gap in employment is not a good sign for the advancement of the global economic and social environment. Read here to learn more about the challenges faced by the women workforce globally and … [Read more...] about Women in Workforce: Growth and Challenges
