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Biodiversity, especially in coral reefs and coastal regions. Currents Strong and complex currents that influence global climate patterns. Weaker currents compared to oceans, more influenced by tidal and coastal processes. Economic Importance Crucial for global trade, fishing, and Energy Resources (oil and gas). Important for regional trade, tourism, and local fishing industries. Climate Influence Major … Read more
Here is a list of subtopics without any description for InvestmentInvestment-2Sources of Investment: Personal SavingsSavings Retirement accounts Home EquityEquity Life insurance IRAs 401(k)s 529 plans HSAs Brokerage accounts Mutual Funds Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) Individual stocks BondsBonds Certificates of deposit (CDs) Annuities Real estate Peer-to-peer lending Crowdfunding Venture Capital Private Equity Angel investing Social impact investing … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> Oceans tides An ocean tide refers to the cyclic rise and fall of seawater. Tides are caused by slight variations in gravitational attraction between the Earth and the moon and the Sun in geometric relationship with locations on the Earth's surface. Tides are periodic primarily because … Read more
The Prevention of Corruption Act: A Comprehensive Look at India’s Anti-Graft Legislation The Prevention of Corruption Act (PCA), 1988, is a cornerstone of India’s legal framework aimed at combating corruption. This comprehensive legislation, encompassing various provisions to prevent, detect, and punish corrupt practices, has undergone several amendments over the years to address evolving challenges and … Read more
The Aryans came to India in several waves. The earliest wave is represented by the Rig Vedic people who appeared in the subcontinent in about 1500 BC. They came into conflict with the indigenous inhabitants called the Dravidians mentioned as Dasa or Dasyus in Rig Veda. The Rig Veda mentions the defeat of … Read more
Power Supply Unit (PSU) What is a PSU? A Power Supply Unit (PSU) is a crucial component in any computer system, responsible for converting the alternating current (AC) power from the wall outlet into the direct current (DC) power required by the various components within the computer. It acts as a bridge between the electrical … Read more
The Question Hour: A Vital Tool for Parliamentary Accountability The Question Hour, a cornerstone of parliamentary democracy, serves as a crucial mechanism for holding the government accountable to the people. This dedicated time slot within parliamentary proceedings allows elected representatives to pose questions to ministers, demanding explanations and clarifications on a wide range of issues. … Read more
The Planning Commission: A Legacy of Development and Debate The Planning Commission of India, established in 1950, played a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s economic and social landscape for over six decades. It served as the apex body for formulating and overseeing India’s Five-Year Plans, guiding the country’s development trajectory. While the Commission was … Read more
Biodiversity. The Genesis of a Global Celebration The International Day of Forests was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012, recognizing the need for a dedicated day to celebrate and promote the sustainable management, conservation, and restoration of all types of forests. This declaration was a culmination of years of advocacy by various … Read more