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) Read more…
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 Read more…
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: Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…