UPSC Current Affairs

August 22, 2018

White Plague Disease

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 […]
August 21, 2018

Explained: The Uniform Civil Code in India

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.
August 18, 2018

Explained: The Godavari River

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
August 7, 2018

Food Irradiation Technology

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......
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