IAS is one of the most sought-after services in India. It is a hierarchical administrative service and provides almost assured career progression at both Central level […]
Vectors are living organisms that can transmit infectious diseases between humans or from animals to humans. Many of these vectors are bloodsucking insects, which ingest disease-producing […]
India with its geo-climatic conditions, high density of population, socioeconomic disparities and other geopolitical reasons, has a high risk of natural and man-made disasters. In respect […]
Coral reefs are threatened throughout the world. A major factor contributing to their decline is outbreaks and propagation of coral diseases. White Plague Disease (WPD) is […]
Uniform civil code is the proposal to replace the personal laws based on the scriptures and customs of each major religious community in India with a common set governing every citizen. These laws are distinguished from public law and cover marriage, divorce, inheritance, adoption and maintenance.
Globally, crudes are becoming heavier yielding higher amount of residues enriched with contaminants. On the other hand, the demand of heavy distillate (fuel oil) is decreasing. […]
The Godavari River is the second longest river in India after the river Ganges having its source at Tryambakeshwar, Maharashtra. It starts in Maharashtra and flows east for 1,465 kilometers (910 mi) emptying into the Bay of Bengal near Antarvedi in East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh
The Western Ghats or Sahyadri is a mountain range that runs parallel to the western coast of the Indian peninsula, located entirely in India. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the eight "hottest hotspots" of biological diversity in the world.It is sometimes called the Great Escarpment of IndiaThe Western Ghats form one of the four watersheds of India......