Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are found in many everyday products, including plastic bottles and containers, liners of metal food cans, detergents, flame retardants, food, toys, cosmetics, and pesticides. They have the potential to interfere with the body’s hormones. EDCs have become a … [Read more...] about Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs)
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Administrative Organization During British Rule
The expansion of British influence into new territories and new issues, demands, experiences, and ideas led to changes in the administrative structure. What was the administrative organization during British rule? What were the major classifications? What were the main acts related to these … [Read more...] about Administrative Organization During British Rule
National Exit Test
The National Medical Commission (NMC) recently released the proposed regulations for the National Exit Test (NExT). What is National Exit Test? Who may participate in this Exam? Read further to know more. After the National Medical Commission Act is passed, it is anticipated that medical … [Read more...] about National Exit Test
Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZ)
Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) or Ecologically Fragile Areas (EFAs) are areas around Protected Areas, National Parks, and Wildlife Sanctuaries. The purpose of declaring ESZs is to create a shock absorbers space in the protected areas by regulating and managing the activities around such areas. Read here … [Read more...] about Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZ)
Sarkaria Commission
What was the purpose of the constitution of the Sarkaria Commission and what were the important recommendations made by the commission? In 1983, the Central government appointed a three-member Commission on Centre-state relations to review the working of the existing arrangements between the … [Read more...] about Sarkaria Commission
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)
The Disaster Management Act of 2005 established the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), an Indian specialized force, "for a special response to a threatening disaster scenario or disaster." Read here to learn more about the NDRF. In India, the State Government is in charge of disaster … [Read more...] about National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)
UPSC CSE 2023: Notification, Application, and Exam Date
Looking for the UPSC CSE 2023 notification date, application date, or exam date? Read to know more about UPSC 2023 exam. If IAS, IPS, or IFS is your dream career, you should appear for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Civil Service … [Read more...] about UPSC CSE 2023: Notification, Application, and Exam Date
Deep Water Circulation
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
Political Parties in India
What are Political parties? Which are the political parties in India? What are the functions and eligibility of political parties? Read further to know more. The Election Commission of India (ECI) registers political parties for election purposes and recognizes them as national or state parties … [Read more...] about Political Parties in India
Women in Judiciary
What is the status of women in the judiciary? What are the challenges faced by women in the judiciary? Read further to know more. Several institutional and structural factors have hampered women's representation in the judiciary. It is critical to address this disparity in order to ensure … [Read more...] about Women in Judiciary
