Particularly under conditions of poverty, women frequently face increased risks and heavier responsibilities from the effects of climate change. What are the impacts of climate change on women? How are they vulnerable? What are the problems related to the unequal participation of women in climate … [Read more...] about Climate change and women
Glaciers in India
Which are the major Glaciers in India? What are alpine glaciers? Which are the glaciers of the Karakoram Range? Where is Pindari glacier situated? Read further to know more. Glaciers in India are bodies of dense ice that flow under their own weight. They are formed as a result of snow … [Read more...] about Glaciers in India
Important Terms in Ancient Indian History
Which are the important terms in ancient history? What do these terms mean? How are they related to different dynasties? Read further to know more. Important terms in ancient history are a hot topic for UPSC General Science paper 1. Let us discuss the meaning of certain important terms in … [Read more...] about Important Terms in Ancient Indian History
Important Mountain Passes in India and Himalayas
Which are the major mountain passes in India and the Himalayas? What are Mountain passes? What is the importance of passes? Read further to know more. Mountain Passes in India and the Himalayas contribute to road connection and play a vital role in trade. India is a country with multiple passes. … [Read more...] about Important Mountain Passes in India and Himalayas
Mechanism of Indian Monsoon
What is the mechanism of the Indian monsoon? What are the classical and modern theories? What is the role Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone in monsoon? Read further to know more. The "monsoon" climate is related to the seasonal reversal of wind direction. The monsoons are a seasonal wind pattern … [Read more...] about Mechanism of Indian Monsoon
G20 Bali Declaration
What is G20 Bali Declaration? What is the relation between the Ukraine war and the Bali declaration? What is the background to the declaration? Read further to know more. The leaders of the world's most sophisticated economies, known as the G-20, have arrived in Bali's Nusa Dua resort for the … [Read more...] about G20 Bali Declaration
Microbes in human welfare
What is the role of microbes in human welfare? What is the process behind the conversion of milk to curd? What is the role of microbes in sewage treatment? Read further to know more. Microorganisms or microbes are microscopic living organisms that cannot be seen with the naked eye. Because these … [Read more...] about Microbes in human welfare
Aquatic Biomes: Marine and Freshwater Biomes
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
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
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
