Neoteny in Amphibians In some amphibians, the larva becomes sexually mature without metamorphoses or delayed metamorphoses. In some amphibians, the character of neoteny is shown as the failure or delay of the larva to metamorphose while becoming sexually mature. Neoteny emphasizes the retention of embryonic or larval features in the Read more…
Parental Care in Amphibians Definition of Parental Care: Parental care can be defined as the activities that are directed by an animal towards the protection and maintenance of its own offspring or those of a near relative. Parental Care in Amphibians: In comparison to birds and mammals, little parental care Read more…
Quit India Movement After the failure of the Cripps mission, a resolution was framed under Mahatma Gandhi for the withdrawal of British rule through a non–violent non-cooperation movement. On 14 July 1942, the Congress Working Committee met at Wardha and resolved the idea of struggle. On August 8, 1942, the Read more…
Cripps Mission – 1942 The British Government sent a mission headed by a cabinet minister, Sir Stafford Cripps, in March 1942 to seek Indian support for the 2nd World War. The name of Cripps Mission is on the name of Sir Stafford Crips. Sir Stafford Crips had earlier been a Read more…
August Offer (1940) The August offer was announced by Viceroy Linlithgow on 8 August 1940 from Shimla, in the hope of cooperation of Indians in Britain’s efforts in World war II. But the proposal was rejected by both Congress and the Muslim league. Background: The fall of Belgium, Holland, and Read more…
General Characters of Uromastyx Introduction: The Uromastyx is a genus of African and Asian agamid lizards. These are commonly called spiny-tailed lizards, uromastyces, mastigure, or dab lizards. Lizards of genus Uromastyx are primarily herbivorous, but occasionally they eat insects, especially young lizards. They are mostly found in hilly, rocky areas Read more…
Important Lakes of the World: Lake is a body of water surrounded by land. Lakes are water bodies with slow-moving, or standing water that are occupied in an inland basin. Here we discuss some important lakes all over the world with their continent, basin countries, area, and maximum depth. List Read more…
Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2022: Released Date: 9th Nov 2021 CCPI is Released by: Germanwatch, Climate Action Network (CAN), New Climate Institute. INDIA Rank: 10th (India has retained its previous year’s ranking and ranked 10th in CCPI 2022 report. Top Rank: Denmark (4th rank). As per the report, the Read more…
Major rivers of the world Major rivers of the world, their sources and countries in the drainage system, and the destination in which they empty are favorite topics of exams like UPSC, State PCS, and others exams. In the given table the list of major rivers of the world is Read more…
The Governor- Indian polity -(Article 153-162) Introduction: The Governor is the chief executive head of the state; he acts as the nominal head whereas the real power lies with the Chief ministers of the states. The role of the Governor is similar to the president as he is the constitutional Read more…