Notes and Study material for Exams
Addition and subtraction in Vedic Maths Vedic maths Addition Usually if we want to add to numbers say 52 and 66 we would add the unit digits. and if there is any remainder we will bring it to the tens digit and atlast we will add the tens digit. Now we will do … Read more
Migration and Metropolitan Region Migration Migration has been defined as crossing of the boundary of a political or administrative unit for a certain minimum period of time. It includes the movements of refugees, displaced persons, uprooted people as well as economic migrants. Internal migration refers to a move from one area (a province, … Read more
The Indo-Aryan Group of Languages: A Journey Through Time and Space The Indo-Aryan group of languages, a vibrant tapestry woven from the threads of history, culture, and linguistic evolution, stands as a testament to the enduring power of language. This vast and diverse family, encompassing over 1.5 billion speakers, stretches across a geographical expanse from … Read more
Demographic dividend and transition Demographic dividend The term “demographic dividend” (DD) refers to the accelerated economic Growth that a country can achieve when it has a low dependency ratio or, in other words, when the proportion of its Population that is of working age is greater than the proportion of its population that … Read more
Mercury: A Silent Threat to Human Health Mercury, a naturally occurring heavy metal, has long been recognized for its unique properties and diverse applications. However, its widespread use and environmental persistence have also made it a significant threat to human health. Mercury’s toxicity, particularly its ability to accumulate in the body and disrupt vital biological … Read more
World Distribution Of Bauxite The important bauxite producers are (their Percentage in world’s production is given in bracket): Australia (31.34%), China (18.41%), Brazil (13.93%), Guinea (8.36%), Jamaica (3.98%), Russia (1.64%), Venezuela (2.39%), Surinam (1.99%), Kazakhstan (2.44%), Greece (1.09%), Guyana (0.60%) and Vietnam (0.01%). Australia is the largest producer of bauxite in the world. It accounts … Read more
Determinants of ethics These are the factors in human behaviour that determine whether it is good or bad. There are three such determinants of ethics, namely the object, the end, and the circumstances. Object means what the free will chooses to do in thought, word, or deed or chooses not to do. By end … Read more
An important feature of the constitution is the Directive Principles of State Policy. Although the Directive Principles are asserted to be “fundamental in the governance of the country,” they are not legally enforceable. Instead, they are guidelines for creating a social order characterized by social, economic, and political Justice, Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity as enunciated … Read more
Impact of Solid Waste; Recycling and Reuse Health AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS An effective Solid Waste Management system is necessary to avoid public health disasters, spread of disease by insects and vectors and adverse effect on water and air. Solid waste workers are the most exposed to the risks of parasitic infections and accidents, … Read more