Terminologies from Ancient and medieval history of India is a favourite topic of UPSC. Here are some important terminologies from the medieval history of India, crucial for prelims. Read further. In medieval India, there existed a complex system of administrative and military designations that … [Read more...] about Important Terms from Medieval Indian History
CoP 15 of CBD
What is the purpose of CBD? What are the key features of the CoP 15 of CBD? Read further to know. The 15th Conference of Parties (CoP) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity adopted the “Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework” (GBF). The highlight of the 15th meeting of the … [Read more...] about CoP 15 of CBD
Right to be Forgotten
What is the Right to be Forgotten and how the concept has developed in India? What is its significance? What are the challenges associated with this concept? The right to be forgotten has been recognized by the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which came into effect in … [Read more...] about Right to be Forgotten
Classification of Lakes
How are lakes classified? Why is the conservation of lakes important? Read further to know more. Classification of Lakes can be done on the Basis of Its Origin, Ecology, Size, Water Chemistry, etc manner. A lake is a large body of water that is surrounded by land. It is a type of inland … [Read more...] about Classification of Lakes
Energy Flow Through an Ecosystem
What are the trophic levels in an energy flow system through an ecosystem? What is Lindeman's Theory? Elton (1927) suggested constructing a pyramid of energy to have an idea of ecological productivity. The energy pyramid is constructed, thus, based on the total amount of energy used at each … [Read more...] about Energy Flow Through an Ecosystem
Kyasanur Forest Disease
What is Kyasanur Forest Disease? What are its symptoms? How is it transmitted? How is it diagnosed and how can it be prevented? Read further to know. Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) is a viral hemorrhagic fever that is transmitted through ticks and is consistently present in Karnataka State, … [Read more...] about Kyasanur Forest Disease
Surrogate Advertisement
What are surrogate advertisements? Why is it considered unethical? What are the Central Consumer Protection Authority Guidelines related to advertisement and marketing? Read further to know. Surrogate advertising is often criticized for being misleading and for exploiting loopholes in advertising … [Read more...] about Surrogate Advertisement
Superconductivity
What is Superconductivity? What are the applications and what are the challenges associated with them? Read further to know. Superconductivity is a fascinating phenomenon that occurs in certain materials when they are cooled below a certain temperature, resulting in the complete absence of … [Read more...] about Superconductivity
Davos Summit 2023
What is World Economic forum? What are the key highlights of the Davos Summit 2023? Read further to know. The 53rd edition of the annual World Economic Forum summit 2023 was held in Davos, Switzerland. The theme of the event was "Cooperation in a Fragmented World". At this event, hundreds of … [Read more...] about Davos Summit 2023
Gender Pay Parity
What do you understand by Gender Pay Parity? What are the causes and how these differences can be minimised? Despite the existence of the Equal Remuneration Act of 1976, neither the law nor the courts have been able to preserve a fundamental human right of gender equality that is guaranteed by … [Read more...] about Gender Pay Parity
