What do you understand by ecosystem? What are the components and functions of an ecosystem? The phrase "ecosystem" was first used in 1935 by British botanist Professor Arthur Tansley, who defined it as "the system resulting from the integration of all living and non-living factors of the … [Read more...] about Ecosystem- In layman’s Language
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Whip
Who is a Whip? What are the different types of Whip? What are the functions and importance of the Whip? What are its issues? To answer these questions, read further. A whip is a written directive that a political party issues to its members, requiring them to vote a certain way or be present for … [Read more...] about Whip
Web 3
Can you imagine a web that is interactive and dynamic to the individual needs of each person experiencing it? It is being made possible through the advent of Web 3.0 which is going to redefine our present web experience. Over-centralisation of the web in a few hands like Google created issues of … [Read more...] about Web 3
Inter-State Council-Everything You Need To Know
What is an Inter-State Council? What are its functions and composition? Why is it so important? What are the existing issues? To answer these questions, read further. An Inter-State Council (ISC) is established in accordance with Article 263 of the Indian Constitution "if it appears to the … [Read more...] about Inter-State Council-Everything You Need To Know
Monazite Soil
What is Monazite soil? How can India as a nation benefit from its enough presence in our coastal areas? Read here to know the details. The presence of thorium deposits in monazite soil makes it significant for India to reduce its uranium imports, thereby impacting the national … [Read more...] about Monazite Soil
Himalayas
What are the different divisions of the Himalayas? How is it formed? Why is it so important? To answer these questions, read further. The Himalayan Mountains are part of India's northern mountain range. They are the world's tallest mountain ranges. These mountain ranges begin at Pamir Knot in the … [Read more...] about Himalayas
Western Ghats: Explained
What is the Western Ghats? Which is the highest peak of Western ghats? What are the differences between the climates on the Western Ghats' eastern and western slopes? Read more to know about the Western Ghats. The Deccan plateau is encircled by ghats to the west and east. Among these, western … [Read more...] about Western Ghats: Explained
Modernisation of Central Armed Police Forces
Central Government has approved the scheme - Modernisation Plan-IV for Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). What really is CAPF? What are its components? Do they face some issues? Continue reading the article to know more about Central Armed Police Forces and the major reforms that are taking place … [Read more...] about Modernisation of Central Armed Police Forces
Carbon Offset
What is carbon Offset? How does it work? What are its advantages and disadvantages? To answer all these, read further. In order to offset their own carbon footprints, individuals and companies may invest in environmental initiatives all over the world through carbon offset programmes. Carbon … [Read more...] about Carbon Offset
Cellulose
Cellulose from plants accumulates in significant amounts on Earth's surface each year. It undergoes various natural chemical processes through the carbon cycle in yielding carbon dioxide and water. Read here to understand the significance of cellulose. The majority of organic compounds on earth … [Read more...] about Cellulose
