The Kochi landfill site around Brahmapuram, Kerala that recently caught fire is a stark reminder that Indian cities need to be prepared for more such incidents as summer approaches.
Landfills are sites where waste materials are deposited, compacted, and covered with soil for long-term...
World Air Quality Report prepared by IQAir, Delhi ranked 4th out of 50 of the world’s most polluted cities in terms of PM2.5 levels in 2022.
Out of 131 countries, India ranked 8th with a population-weighted average PM2.5 level of 53.3 μg/m3 in 2022.
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Menace of Missing Antiquities in India
There is a formidable gap between artefact that has been “officially” declared missing and what is surfacing in global markets or being found on museum shelves and catalogues.
Also, Read the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
Since Independence, 486 antiquities have been reported...
Centre Opposes Same-Sex Marriage
The Centre has opposed same-sex marriage in the Supreme Court, stating that marriage between a biological man and woman is a holy union, a sacrament, and a Zanskar in India.
A Bench led by the Chief Justice of India refers petitions to legally recognise same-sex...
Important Ancient Indian History Books and their Writer
Here we Provide Important Ancient, Medieval and Modern Indian History Books and their Writer's SSC exams, UPSC exams, TNPSC exams, Banking and other Competitive Exams.
WriterBooksValmikiRamayanVed VyasaMahabharatPaniniAstadhyayiBhasaUrbana, Charudatta, Pratigya Yaugandharayana, SwapnavasavadattaYaskaNiruktaKapila MaharishiSamkhya DarshanaManuManu...
Oscars Winners 2023 List: The Academy Awards, or Oscars, were organized first in the year 1929 has successfully commemorated its 95th edition. The Oscars, the world’s oldest entertainment award is considered the most significant and prestigious honour for the...
1. Why does a cell shrink when placed in a saline solution?
(a) The cytoplasm is broken down (b) Mineral salt will break the cell wall(c) Water comes out from the cell by osmosis(d) Water comes out from the cell by...
Q1: Who wrote the book Natya Shastra?
A. Bharata MuniB. BhaskaracharyaC. PrabhupadaD. Shankaracharya
Ans: ABharata Muni was inspired by Brahma to write the book Natya Shastra, which codified dance and theatre. Natya combines dance, theatre, and music.
Q2: Rasa denotes which of...
1. How many cervical canal cells are found in the archegonium of a fern? (a) Two (b) Three (c) One (d) Five
Ans. (c) One Explanation – Archegonium, the female reproductive organ in ferns and mosses. An archegonium is also found in some gymnosperms, for example; cycads...
1. Which is the protective tissue of the body?(a) Epithelial tissue (b) Muscular tissue(c) Connective tissue(d) None of these
Ans. (a) Epithelial tissue Explanation – Epithelial tissue is a protective tissue present in the animal body.
2. Which tissue helps in healing?(a) Connective tissue (b) Muscular...
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