Notes and Study material for Exams
Silambam: The Ancient Art of Indian Stick Fighting Silambam, a traditional martial art form originating in Tamil Nadu, India, is a captivating blend of combat, dance, and philosophy. This ancient art, steeped in history and tradition, offers a unique and multifaceted experience, encompassing physical prowess, mental discipline, and spiritual growth. This article delves into the … Read more
Refining of ores Metallurgy Metallurgy Metallurgy is the process of obtaining metals from ores. It may be defined as the processes which are involved in the extraction of metals from their ores and then refining them for use are known as metallurgy. Steps of Metallurgy: Metals can be extracted from their ores by following processes: Enrichment of … Read more
The Legacy of DDT: A Pesticide’s Rise, Fall, and Enduring Impact Introduction Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, better known as DDT, is a synthetic insecticide that has left an indelible mark on history. Its discovery in the 1930s revolutionized pest control, earning its inventor, Paul Hermann Müller, a Nobel Prize in 1948. However, DDT’s widespread use led to unintended … Read more
Usefulness of Plants and human affairs (utility) Food Plants are the main source of food for humans. Plants, unlike humans and animals, manufacture their own food. They do so by the process known as Photosynthesis in their green leaves by use of sunlight. They can convert and store the Light energy in the … Read more
Multiculturalism Multiculturalism means the co-existence of diverse cultures, where culture includes racial, religious, or cultural groups and is manifested in customary behaviours, cultural assumptions and values, patterns of thinking, and communicative styles. The idea of multiculturalism in contemporary political discourse and in political philosophy is about how to understand and respond to the … Read more
The Internet: A Global Network of Information and Communication What is the Internet? The Internet, short for Interconnected Network, is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP) to communicate. It allows billions of users worldwide to access and share information, communicate, and engage in various online activities. … Read more
Steroids Steroids are naturally made by our bodies in small amounts. They help to control many functions. But steroids can also be made artificially and used as drugs to treat different diseases, including cancer. Steroids used to treat cancer are usually a type called corticosteroids. These are man made versions of the HORMONES … Read more
India has a capacity to develop about 1,95,000 MW of non-conventional energy resource. India was the first country in the world to set up a ministry of non-conventional INFRASTRUCTURE. India does not have a well-developed grid system for transmitting and distributing non-conventional energy. This makes it difficult to connect non-conventional power plants to the grid … Read more
Basic Structure The Basic Structure Doctrine is an Indian judicial principle that the Constitution of India has certain basic features that cannot be altered or destroyed through amendments by the parliament. Key among these “basic features”, are the Fundamental Rights granted to individuals by the constitution. The doctrine thus forms the basis of a limited … Read more