Electromagnetic waves, their types and characteristics

Electromagnetic Wave Electromagnetic Wave are waves composed of undulating electrical fields and magnetic fields. The different kinds of Electromagnetic Waves, such as Light and radio waves, form the electromagnetic spectrum. All electromagnetic waves have the same speed in a vacuum, a speed expressed by the letter c (the speed of light) and equal to about … Read more

Provisions For Scheduled Castes, Tribes And Minorities (1)

 Provisions for scheduled castes, Tribes and Minorities CONSITITONAL PROVISIONS FOR SC & ST Constitutional History In the original Constitution, ARTICLE 338 provided for a special officer (the Commissioner for SCs and STs) responsible for monitoring the implementation of constitutional and legislative safeguards for SCs and STs and reporting to the president. Seventeen regional … Read more

Peasant Uprisings

Many dispossessed peasants took to robbery and dacoity. Indigo Revolt of 1859-60 By the end of 1860 indigo cultivation was virtually wiped out from the districts of Bengal A major reason for the success of the Indigo revolt was the tremendous initiative, cooperation, organization and discipline of the ryots. Another was the complete unity among … Read more

Rio+5

Rio+5: A Look Back at the 1997 Special Session of the UN General Assembly The year 1997 marked a significant milestone in the global environmental movement. Five years after the landmark Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, the United Nations convened a Special Session of the General Assembly, aptly named Rio+5, to assess the progress … Read more

Delimitation Commission

Delimitation Commissions: Shaping Electoral Landscapes and Power Dynamics The concept of delimitation, or the redrawing of electoral boundaries, is a fundamental aspect of democratic governance. It ensures fair representation by allocating seats in legislative bodies based on population distribution and other relevant factors. Delimitation commissions, independent bodies tasked with this crucial responsibility, play a pivotal … Read more