Samudrayan Mission: Launched by: Jitendra Singh (Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences Launched Date: 29th October 2021 INDIA has launched its 1st manned Ocean Mission called “ Samudrayan” for deep dive to explore Ocean Resources under the Deep Ocean Mission undertaken by NIOT (National Institute of Ocean Technology) In Chennai Tamil Nadu. With this Unique Technology INDIA has joined the elite club of countries such as the USA, RUSSIA, JAPAN, FRANCE, and CHINA having such underwater vehicles for exploration under the deep ocean. Central Government has approved the…
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Rivers of India and their main Tributaries
Rivers of India and their main Tributaries Rivers on the basis of the direction of discharge The major rivers of India can be divided on the basis of the direction of flowing or discharge of water: Discharges into the Arabian Sea: Narmada, Tapi, Sindhu, Sabarmati, Mahi, Purna Discharges into the Bay of Bengal: Brahmaputra, Yamuna, Ganga (and tributaries), Meghna, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna (and tributaries), and Kaveri. Rivers on the Basis of Sources On the basis of sources, the Indian rivers can be classified as Himalayan Rivers and Peninsular Rivers. Himalayan…
Read MorePetromyzon (Lamprey): General Characters
Petromyzon (Lamprey): General Characters Introduction: Lampreys are Anadromous or freshwater, Eel-shaped jawless fishes. They can be readily recognized by the large, rounded sucker which surrounds their mouth and by the single nostril on the top of their head. Systemic position of Petromyzon: Phylum: Chordata Sub Phylum: Vertebrata Group: Agnatha Class: Cyclostomata Order: Petromyzontiformes Family: Petromyzontdae Type: Petromyzon (Lamprey) Habit and habitats of Petromyzon It has been known for a long time that the sea lamprey breeds in freshwater. However, it does not enter all the streams within its range indiscriminately.…
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NOBEL PRIZE 2021 Thirteen laureates were awarded Nobel Prize in the Year 2021, for achievements that have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind. Table: List of Nobel Laureates 2021 Category Winner The work The Nobel Prize in Physics Syukuro Manabe (Born in Japan) and Klaus Hasselmann (Born in Germany) Syukuro Manabe and Klaus Hasselmann won the prize – “for the physical modelling of Earth’s climate, quantifying variability and reliably predicting global warming” Giorgio Parisi (Born in Rome, Italy) Giorgio Parisi Won the prize “for the discovery of the interplay of…
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Global hunger Index 2021 (GHI) When Released: 14th October 2021 Who Released: GHI 2021 report is Jointly released by Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe. India Rank: 101st Top Rank: Belarus In Global Hunger Index 2021, India Ranks 101 out of 116 countries. INDIA has slipped 7th Place from the last year 2020 ranked 94th among 107 countries. INDIA scores 27.5 out of 100 and It has a level of hunger that is Serious. The GHI report is published annually each year in October Month. The aim of the GHI report is…
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Geological Time Scale The geologic time scale is a chronological dating system that classifies geological strata in time. This time scale is used by geologists, Paleontologists, and other Earth scientists to describe timing, relationships, and other events related to our planet in geologic history. The geologic time scale is a calendar for events in Earth’s history. An Eon is the largest period of geological time. The subdivisions Eras are formed by the combination of periods, we can say eras are subdivided into periods. Epochs combine together to form periods. The…
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Global Innovation Index 2021 When Released: 20th September 2021 Who Released: Published by WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization), in partnership with the Portulans Institute and our corporate partners: The Brazilian National Confederation of Industry (CNI), Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Ecopetrol (Colombia), and the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM) Headquarters: Geneva (Switzerland) India Rank: 46th (Jumped Up 2 spot from the last year 48th rank in 2020 ) Top 10 ranked Countries: The World’s top 10 innovation Leaders in 2021: Switzerland Sweden S. (United States of America) K. (United Kingdom) Republic…
Read MoreMajor Sites of Indus Valley Civilization
Major Sites of Indus Valley Civilization Indus valley civilization is also called Harappan Civilization. The site is famous for systematic planning based on-grid systems. The Harappan Civilization was a Bronze age civilization, that extended from North-East Afghanistan to Pakistan and North-west India. Important Facts About Indus Valley Civilization: Till now about 1400 sites are found belonging to the Indus valley civilization, out of which 925 sites are in India. Most of the Indus valley civilization was located in the valley of the Saraswati river (Extinct today). The river extended as…
Read MoreFrog- Rana tigrina- Classification and Characteristic features
Frog- Rana tigrina (Amphibian) A frog is an amphibian, living both on land and water. Amphibians are the first group of chordates that lived outside water. These are coldblooded vertebrates tetrapods. Classification of Rana tigrina (Frog): Phylum – Chordata Subphylum – Gnathostomata Superclass- Tetrapoda Class- Amphibia Order- Anura Genus- Rana Species- tigrina Habits & Habitats in frogs The frogs are cosmopolitan in distribution, they are usually found in freshwater ponds, rivers, ditches, under-stones, and in damp places except in arid parts of the country. They are found active during the…
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White Mutiny (1859-1861) The White Mutiny (1859- 1861) was the largest revolt, the British army faced ever. It was a revolt of European troops of the East India Company against their transfer to the service of the Queen of England. Reason for White Mutiny: In the wake of the transfer of power from the British East India Company to the British Crown, a section of European forces employed under the company resented the move which required the presidency armies to transfer their allegiance from the defunct Company to the Queen,…
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