The hydrologic cycle, also known as the water cycle, explains the journey taken by water molecules as they go from the surface of the Earth to the atmosphere and back again, occasionally going below the surface. Read here to learn more about the cycle. Hydrology is the name of the branch of … [Read more...] about Hydrologic Cycle
Global Water Resources Report 2021
The first annual State of Global Water Resources Report was launched by WMO. The report was published to assess the effects of climate, environmental and societal change on the Earth’s water resources. Read here to learn the key findings of the report. Most calculations indicate that between 94 … [Read more...] about Global Water Resources Report 2021
SARAS Radio Telescope
SARAS 3 (Shaped Antenna measurement of the background Radio Spectrum 3) telescope is an indigenously developed radio telescope of India. Recently, the SARAS radio telescope has provided astronomers with clues to the nature of the Universe's first stars and galaxies. Read here to learn more about … [Read more...] about SARAS Radio Telescope
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API)
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) is the biologically active component of a drug product (tablet, capsule, cream, injectable) that produces the intended effects. The scaling up of the indigenous production on API has been in discussion for a few years. Read here to know more about APIs and … [Read more...] about Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API)
Chromosome and Chromosomal Disorders in Humans
The human chromosome is the fundamental unit of life and one of the most crucial parts of the cell to be passed down from one generation to the next. It consists of a single chain of DNA that has been coiled and supercoiled to form thick thread-like sections. Read here to understand more about … [Read more...] about Chromosome and Chromosomal Disorders in Humans
Constitution Day
Constitution Day is observed on 26th November each year in India since 2015. It commemorates the adoption of the constitution of India back in 1949. Read here to know more about the importance of the day and some important facts related to the constitution. The Constitution of India, the largest … [Read more...] about Constitution Day
CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora)
CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, also known as the Washington Convention) is a multilateral treaty to protect endangered plants and animals from the threats of international trade. Read here to know more about the convention and its … [Read more...] about CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora)
Malnutrition in India
Malnutrition in India is a complicated problem. It serves as an illustration of how India is a country of extremes. Many people in the population are poor and unable to buy as much food as they require. In contrast to this, obesity is becoming a more widespread problem across the nation. Read here … [Read more...] about Malnutrition in India
National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)
The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) was created to fund vocational training and support skill development systems. The NSDC organizes numerous drives and events to help unemployed youth across the nation find suitable job opportunities. Read here to learn more about NSDC. To give … [Read more...] about National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)
Deep Sea Mining
Deep Sea Mining is a growing industrial field that involves extracting submerged minerals and deposits from the sea floor. There are interests both for and against seabed mining, however, the science around the environmental impact of deep sea mining is incomplete and unproven. Read here to learn … [Read more...] about Deep Sea Mining
