Major types of Soils.(ICAR classification) and their distribution. Soil degradation and conservation

  Soil is defined as upper layer of the earth composed of loose surface material. It is a mixture of many substances including endless variety of Minerals, remnants of Plants and animals, water and air. It is the end product of continuing interaction between the parent material, local Climate, plant and animal organisms and elevation … Read more

Metal

Metal   In chemistry, a metal is an element that readily forms positive ions (cations) and has metallic Bonds. Metals are sometimes described as a lattice of positive ions surrounded by a cloud of delocalized electrons. The metals are one of the three groups of Elements as distinguished by their ionization and bonding properties, along … Read more

Social and Religious reform movements in the 19th and 20th century. For Ras RTS Mains and Ras RTS Prelims Exam

Rajaram Mohan Roy :-Laid Stress on the study of English & established the Hindu College in Calcutta alongwith David Hare. Maharishi Devendranath Tagore :-The grandfather of Rabindranath Tagore. He inspired a number of thinkers like Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar & Akshay Kumar Datta who became Brahmo Samaj  members. He din’t perform his fathers antyeshti samskara as it … Read more

Mathematics and Astronomy

Invention of Zero AryabhataAryabhata‘s Contributions Medicine and Healthcare Surgical Techniques Metallurgy and Engineering Architecture and Urban Planning 1. Invention of Zero Ancient Indian mathematicians made significant contributions to the field of mathematics, including the invention of the decimal system and the concept of zero. The concept of zero, initially represented by a dot or a … Read more

Classification of Soil in India & Types of Soil in India

Here is a list of subtopics without any description for Classification of SoilSoil in India & Types of Soil in India: Alluvial Soil Black Soil Laterite Soil Red Soil Saline Soil Sandy Soil Soils of the Himalayas Soils of the Peninsular Plateau Soils of the Coastal Plains Soils of the Deserts India is a land … Read more

Vivaad se Vishwas Scheme

Here is a list of sub topics without any description for Vivaad se Vishwas Scheme: Introduction Objectives Key Features Benefits Eligibility Application Process Documents Required Process Flow Timeline FAQs Contact Us The Vivaad se Vishwas Scheme is a scheme launched by the Government of India in 2019 to resolve tax disputes between taxpayers and the … Read more

Tax Haven

Here is a list of subtopics without any description for Tax Haven: Aggressive tax planning Base erosion and profit shifting Capital flight Corporate tax avoidance Double Irish arrangement Dutch sandwich Economic substance doctrine Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act Foreign shell company Global intangible low-taxed income Group TaxationTaxation Hybrid mismatch arrangements Income shifting International tax avoidance … Read more

Critically Endangered Mammals

Here is a list of critically endangered mammals: Amur leopard Asian elephant Black rhinoceros Blue whale California condor Chinese pangolin Cotton-top tamarin Eastern gorilla Giant panda Hawaiian monk seal Javan rhinoceros Sumatran orangutan Vaquita Yangtze giant softshell turtle Please note that this list is not exhaustive and may not be up-to-date. Critically Endangered Mammals A … Read more

Alkap

What is Alkaptonuria? Alkaptonuria is a rare genetic disorder that affects the body’s ability to break down a substance called homogentisic acid. This causes homogentisic acid to build up in the body, leading to a number of health problems, including arthritis, black urine, and ochronosis (a darkening of the skin and connective tissues). How is … Read more