What are Ocean Water Circulation and deep ocean/water circulation? Check all the information in detail here. Ocean circulation is one of the major elements of climate, moving heat, freshwater, nutrients, and dissolved gases. Ocean circulation at the largest spatial scales and long-time scales … [Read more...] about Deep Water Circulation
Inter-State Trade and Commerce
Part XIII of the Indian Constitution from Articles 301 to 307 deals with inter-state and intra-state trade, commerce, and intercourse within the territory of India. What are Trade, Commerce, and Intercourse? The word ‘trade’ means ‘buying’ or ‘selling’ of goods. The term ‘commerce ‘includes … [Read more...] about Inter-State Trade and Commerce
Parliamentary Forums
What do you understand by parliamentary forums? What are the functions of these forums? The meetings of the Parliamentary Forums offer Members an informal forum to familiarise themselves with current issues of interest that would help them to participate effectively in the debates in the Houses … [Read more...] about Parliamentary Forums
Borrowed Features of The Indian Constitution
What are the borrowed features of the Indian constitution? Read further to know more. The Indian Constitution is unique in its contents and spirit. However, it had picked up many best features from other constitutions of the world. The constitution of India has several salient features that … [Read more...] about Borrowed Features of The Indian Constitution
The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2021
What are the Salient features of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill of 2021?Read further to know more. The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2021 amend the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, of 1957. It is said that … [Read more...] about The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2021
Coldwave
What are Coldwaves and what are their impacts? What are the major factors leading to cold waves in India? Read further to know more. Delhi typically experiences cold spells in December and January. Over the past decade, the number of cold wave days in January has ranged from none to seven. What … [Read more...] about Coldwave
Foreigners Tribunal
What is a foreigners' tribunal and why do we need it? What are the concerns related? Read the article for in-depth details. The foreigners' tribunal is a quasi-judicial body. It is unique to Assam, to determine if a person staying illegally is a “foreigner” or not. With Assam’s NRC as the … [Read more...] about Foreigners Tribunal
Rajya Sabha: All You Need To Know
What is the composition of the Rajya Sabha? What do you mean by a system of proportional representation? Read further to know more. Rajya Sabha i.e., the Upper House (Second Chamber or House of Elders) is also known as the Council of States. Under the Constitution, the Parliament of India … [Read more...] about Rajya Sabha: All You Need To Know
Pardoning Powers of President
What are the pardoning powers of the President and how does the President exercise it? To clear all doubts, read further to know more. Under the Indian Constitution, Article 72 empowers the President to grant pardons to persons. The pardoning powers of the President are executive power and are … [Read more...] about Pardoning Powers of President
Cryosphere
What do you understand by cryosphere? Why cryosphere is receding and what are the consequences of the loss of the cryosphere? Read the article to know all the important in-depth information. The cryosphere comprises frozen parts of the earth such as glaciers, snow, and permafrost. Of the total … [Read more...] about Cryosphere
