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Interior of the earth- composition and physical conditions Core, mantle, and crust are divisions based on composition. The crust makes up less than 1 percent of Earth by mass, consisting of oceanic crust and continental crust is often more felsic rock. The mantle is hot and represents about 68 percent of Earth’s … Read more
Inflation & Control Mechanism Inflation is a sustained increase in the general price level of goods and Services in an economy over a period of time. When the price level rises, each unit of currency buys fewer goods and services.It is the Percentage change in the value of the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) on a year-on … Read more
The Eight Core industries comprise 40.27 per cent of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) and are as follows:- Coal Crude Oil Natural Gas Refinery Products Fertilizers Steel Cement Electricity Coal The reality of India’s Energy sector is that around three-quarters of our power comes from coal powered Plants … Read more
Most of the knowledge we have about Earth’s deep interior comes from the fact that seismic waves penetrate the Earth and are recorded on the other side. Earthquake ray paths and arrival times are more complex than illustrated in the animations, because velocity in the Earth does not simply increase with depth. Velocities generally … Read more
Here is a list of InflationInflation related terms: Consumer price index (CPI): A measure of the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services. Core Inflation : A measure of inflation that excludes food and energy prices, which can be volatile. DeflationDeflation : … Read more
Here is a list of subtopics without any description for Measuring InflationInflation: Consumer Price Index (CPI) Producer Price Index (PPI) Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Deflator Fiscal Policy Supply Shocks Demand Shocks Cost-Push Inflation Demand-Pull Inflation Built-In Inflation StagflationStagflation DisinflationDisinflation DeflationDeflation Hyperinflation Inflation is a general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of … Read more
Core Zone Buffer Zone Transition Zone A core zone is the most strictly protected area of a protected area, where human activity is prohibited or highly restricted. The purpose of a core zone is to protect the natural resources and biodiversity of the area. Core zones are often used to protect endangered species or unique … Read more
Core zone Buffer zone Transition zone Biosphere reserve management plan Biosphere reserve monitoring and evaluation Biosphere reserve outreach and education Biosphere reserve networking and cooperation A biosphere reserve is a protected area that is designated by UNESCO for its biological, ecological, and cultural significance. Biosphere reserves are designed to protect and conserve biodiversity, promote sustainable … Read more