What are the important terms and terminologies from Buddhism? read further to know more about it. Buddhism is an important topic when it comes to UPSC Civil Services Examination. It has considerable weightage in both prelims and mains. Almost every year, questions are being framed from … [Read more...] about Important Buddhist terminologies
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Ecology: Levels, principles and organization
What does the term “ecology” imply? What are the components of ecology? How many Levels of Organisation are there? What are the principles of ecology? Read further to know more. Ecology is the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment; … [Read more...] about Ecology: Levels, principles and organization
Marginal seas of the world
What are Marginal Seas? What is Phytoplankton Bloom (Algal Bloom) in Marginal Seas? How does water circulation happens in marginal seas? Read further to know more. Marginal seas are more susceptible to pollution than open ocean regions because of the high concentration of human activities near … [Read more...] about Marginal seas of the world
Major Oceans
What are Major Oceans in the world? How do temperature of oceans differs? What is the salinity of oceans? How do horizontal distribution and vertical distribution of salinity differ in the ocean? Read further to know more. Every living thing on earth depends on water in some way. One of the four … [Read more...] about Major Oceans
Multi state cooperative societies amendment bill 2022
What is a Cooperative Society? What is the Jurisdiction of a Cooperative Society? What are the Proposed Amendments to Cooperative Societies? What are the Criticisms of the Proposed Bill? Read further to know more. Cooperatives are member-owned businesses that put the needs and goals of their … [Read more...] about Multi state cooperative societies amendment bill 2022
Diseases caused by microorganisms
What are microbes/microorganisms? What are the diseases caused by microorganisms? How can we prevent diseases caused by microrganisms? What are vaccines? What are the different types of vaccines available for microbial diseases? Read further to know more. The state of full physical, mental, and … [Read more...] about Diseases caused by microorganisms
Radioactive Pollution: Ionizing and Non-Ionizing Radiation
What is Radioactivity? What is Radioactive Pollution? What are the types of Radiation? What are the effects of Radioactive Pollution? What measures are taken to control Radioactive Pollution? Read further to know more. Radioactive pollution is the term for the dangerous level of radiation emitted … [Read more...] about Radioactive Pollution: Ionizing and Non-Ionizing Radiation
Immunity: Understand Human Immune System
What is Immunity? What are the types of Immunity? How does the Immune System function? What are Lymphoid Organs? Read further to know more. The best defense mechanism in our bodies is the immune system. It works to protect us from harmful bacteria and maintains us healthy. Cells, tissues, and … [Read more...] about Immunity: Understand Human Immune System
Peatlands
What are Peatlands? What are the threats to Peatlands? How are Peatlands and climate change related? What are the Conservation Efforts? Read further to know more. The United Nations Environment Assembly in Nairobi, Kenya, recently adopted its first-ever Peatland Resolution. The adoption of … [Read more...] about Peatlands
Industrial Regions of India
What are Industrial Regions? Which are the major industrial regions in India? How many minor Industrial Zones are there in India? Read further to know more. When several businesses congregate and reap the benefits of their proximity, industrial regions are created. Due to advantageous … [Read more...] about Industrial Regions of India
