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......
Why is Kashmir disputed? The Kashmir dispute dates from 1947. The partition of the Indian sub-continent along religious lines led to the formation of India […]
Origin 13th Century The Koh-i-Noor is a large, colorless diamond that was found close to Guntur in the state, India, probably within the thirteenth century. […]
Food irradiation is the process of exposing foodstuffs to ionizing radiation. Ionizing radiation is energy that can be transmitted without direct contact (radiation) capable of freeing electrons from their atomic bonds (ionization) in the targeted food. This treatment is used to preserve, reduce the risk of foodborne illness......