Year: 2021

Neoteny in Amphibians

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Axolotl larva - Neoteny in Amphibia

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 adult body. Examples of Neoteny: Axolotl larva of Ambystoma (tiger salamander): The tiger salamander goes through a gilled aquatic larval stage, then metamorphoses and transforms into adult air-breathing landforms. However, under certain circumstances, the larva does not go through metamorphoses,…

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Parental Care in Amphibians

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parental care in Amphibians

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 is found in amphibians. Parental care may be defined as any behavior exhibited by a parent toward its offspring that Increases the offspring’s chances of survival. According to Trivers (1972), Parental care may be defined as any behavior exhibited by…

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Quit India Movement

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Quit India Movement

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 Quit India Resolution was ratified at the Congress meeting at Gowalia Tank, Bombay. Gandhi Jee was authorized as the leader of the non–violent mass movement. This resolution is referred to as the ‘Quit India’ movement also known as August Kranti.…

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Cripps Mission – 1942

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Cripps Mission - 1942 UPSC PCS

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 member of the Labour Party and the leader of the House of Commons and a member of the British War Cabinet. He was a strong supporter of the Indian National Movement. Reasons for the Crips Mission The Cripps Mission, headed…

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August Offer (1940)

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August Offer (1940)

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 France in world war II left Britain in immediate danger of Nazi occupation as the war has undertaken a new turn. The British government announced the participation of India in war without consulting Indian leaders, that was agitated the Indian…

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General Characters of Uromastyx

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uromastyx

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 with good shelter and accessible vegetation. Scientific classification of Uromastyx: Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamat Suborder: Iguania Family: Agamidae Subfamily: Uromasticinae Genus: Uromastyx Distribution of Uromastyx: Most of Northeast Africa, the Middle East, as Iran. Uromastyx occurs…

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Important Lakes of the World

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Important Lakes of the World- lake superior

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 of important lakes of the world Many lakes are found all over the world that are important in their aspects; a list of important lakes in the world is given below: Caspian Sea: (An Oceanic lake- also called Mazandaran Sea,…

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Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2022

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Climent Change Performance Index 2022 Ranking Table

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 top three ranks are empty, and non of the country has performed well in all CPPI aspects. INDIA  has retained its previous year’s position and ranked 10th in CCPI 2022 report for 3rd time in a row. As per Paris…

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Major rivers of the world

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Major rivers of the world

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 provided: Name of river Source, and Countries in the drainage system Empty in Nile river (The longest river in the world) Lake Tana (Blue Nile), and Lake Victoria (White Nile) The main countries in the drainage basin are Tanzania, Uganda,…

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The Governor- Indian polity

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constitutional position of governor

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 head, the governors perform the same duties as that of a President, for the state. The Governor acts as an agent of the central government, so the office of the governor has a dual role. He functions as a link…

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