Notes and Study material for Exams
Carbohydrates (glucose, sucrose and cellulose) Carbohydrates (also called saccharides) are molecular compounds made from just three Elements: carbon, hydrogen and Oxygen. Monosaccharides (e.g. glucose) and disaccharides (e.g. sucrose) are relatively small Molecules. They are often called sugars. Other carbohydrate molecules are very large (polysaccharides such as starch and cellulose). Carbohydrates are: a Source Of Energy for the … Read more
The Rate of a Chemical Reaction can be defined as the amount of the reaction which occurs in unit time. The rate of a reaction is measured by choosing certain properties of the reaction which will indicate how far the reaction has gone, and whose magnitude can be observed with time without disturbing the reaction. … Read more
Acid An acid is a substance which forms H+ ions as the only positive ion in aqueous solution. Examples:- Hydrochloric acid dissolved in water forms H+ and Cl– ions HCl —> H+ + Cl– Sulphuric acid dissolved in water forms H+ and SO42- ions H2SO4 —>2H+ + SO42- Nitric acid forms H+ and NO3– ions when dissolved in water HNO3 —> H+ + NO3– … Read more
Concerns: Growing Russia -China proximity; Russia accepted China claim over south China sea, Russia accepted good Taliban and bad Taliban theory, Russia is engaging in military exercise DRUZBA with pak, Growing nexus among Russia-China-Pakistan., Military support to pak USA -India closeness at the expense of India- Russia relationship: Decline in defence import from Russia after … Read more
Tipu Sultan: The Tiger of Mysore â A Legacy of Resistance and Innovation Introduction: Tipu Sultan, the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore from 1782 to 1799, remains a controversial figure in Indian history. He is celebrated as a fierce warrior who valiantly resisted British colonial expansion, but also criticized for his religious intolerance and … Read more
Saadat Khan: The Architect of Awadh’s Rise Saadat Khan, a figure of immense historical significance, played a pivotal role in shaping the destiny of Awadh, a region that would later become the independent kingdom of Oudh. His reign, though brief, marked a turning point in the history of the region, laying the foundation for its … Read more
Muhammad bin Tughlaq: A Ruler of Contradictions Muhammad bin Tughlaq, the fourth Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate, reigned from 1325 to 1351. His reign is often described as a period of ambitious reforms, grand schemes, and ultimately, tragic failures. While some historians view him as a visionary leader ahead of his time, others paint him … Read more
The Sino-Tibetan Language Family: A Journey Through Linguistic Diversity The Sino-Tibetan language family, encompassing over 400 languages spoken by over 1.4 billion people, is a linguistic tapestry woven with threads of shared history, cultural exchange, and remarkable diversity. This vast family, stretching from the Himalayas to Southeast Asia, holds within it a rich history of … Read more