How Election Commission ensure free and fair elections in the country? What is its composition? What are its issues and significance? To answer these questions, read further. The Indian Constitution established the Election Commission as a permanent and independent organization to oversee free … [Read more...] about Election Commission of India
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Quantum Entanglement
The term Quantum Entanglement is seen in the news recently in relation to the Nobel prize awards 2022. What is Quantum Entanglement? How is it used in quantum computing? How are they produced? What are their applications? Read the article to know more about this scientific concept. Alain Aspect … [Read more...] about Quantum Entanglement
Carbon and its Allotropes
What is an allotrope? What are the different allotropes of carbon? What properties make them differ? What are its uses? To answer these questions read below. What is the one thing that is common to the computer screen you are reading this article on, the clothing you are wearing, the food you are … [Read more...] about Carbon and its Allotropes
Operation Megh Chakra: CBI Initiative to Fight Against CSAM
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) carried out searches Operation with the code name 'Megh Chakra', in 21 states/Union Territory in relation to the sharing and dissemination of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) online. CBI launched operation Megh Chakra after receiving intelligence from … [Read more...] about Operation Megh Chakra: CBI Initiative to Fight Against CSAM
Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
Under the terms of the Government of India Act of 1919 (Montague-Chelmsford Reforms), the speaker and deputy speaker institutions were first established in India in 1921. Back then, the position was called President and Deputy President respectively. The Government of India Act of 1935 Changed … [Read more...] about Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
Drought: Causes and Effects
Drought is characterized by a temporary decline in the availability of water or moisture that is significantly below the average or expected level for a certain period. According to the High-Powered Committee on Disaster Management Report, drought is defined as "any shortage of water to satisfy … [Read more...] about Drought: Causes and Effects
Parliamentary Privileges
What is a parliamentary privilege? What is the source of the parliamentary privileges? What are the different types of parliamentary privileges? Why it holds so much importance in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha? Are there any challenges that exist? Is there any need for further codification of them? Is … [Read more...] about Parliamentary Privileges
Wetland: What are the Benefits of a Wetland?
A wetland is a specific ecosystem that experiences seasonal or permanent flooding by water. They are among the ecosystems with the greatest biological diversity since they are home to a variety and wide range of plants and animals. On February 1, 1982, India ratified the "Convention on … [Read more...] about Wetland: What are the Benefits of a Wetland?
Mangrove Forest in India
In tropical and subtropical regions of the world, the mangrove forest dominates the coastlines and is an essential component of the forest ecosystem. Mangrove is the crossroad, where oceans, freshwater, and land meet. There are 54–75 species of true mangroves, which are taxonomically distinct … [Read more...] about Mangrove Forest in India
PMAY-U: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban
What is Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban(PMAY-U)? Who are the beneficiaries of the scheme? What are its features? Read further to know more. India is home to nearly 1.3 billion people. With the rising population, the absolute number of families living in huts or shacks has continued to … [Read more...] about PMAY-U: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban
