Definition: Seafloor spreading is the process by which new oceanic crust forms at mid-ocean ridges and spreads outward. The process involves magma rising from the mantle to create new crust, pushing older crust aside. This process is integral to the theory of plate tectonics, explaining geological phenomena such as earthquakes and volcanic activity. It occurs […]
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Both anthropology and sociology study about humans. But there are huge differences between these two branches. We can analyze the differences between anthropology and sociology. For Anthropology UPSC syllabus click here. Anthropology takes the individual level study of human behavior. Sociology studies the behavior of a group of humans, a society, institutions. Anthropology studies the
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UPSC vs State PSC | UPSC PSC In India, lakhs of aspirants appear for the competitive exams held every year. There are many exams which are competitive in nature. Exams held by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) and State PSC (State Public Service Commission) are such exams which are very much competitive. Moreover, its a
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Tropical Cyclone: Cristobal Introduction: A tropical cycloneis a rapidly rotating storm system characterized by a low-pressure center, a closed low-level atmospheric circulation, strong winds, and a spiral arrangement of thunderstorms that produce heavy rain or squalls. Recently, a tropical Cyclone named Cristobal has formed in the southern Gulf of Mexico. Key Points Atlantic Hurricane Season: Tropical
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GLOBAL TALENT COMPETITIVENESS INDEX ‘Enable’, ‘attract’, ‘grow’, ‘retain’ are the pillars of the annual bench-marking report called Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI). The index is released by INSEAD (Graduate Business School) in partnership with Adecco Group (Human Resource Group) and Google. GTCI was first launched in 2013. At present, 132 countries and 155 cities are
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Coral Reefs Coral reefs are the colonies of tiny living creatures that are found in oceans. They are the underwater structures that are formed of coral polyps that are held together by calcium carbonate. Coral reefs are also regarded as the tropical rainforest of the sea and occupy just 0.1% of the ocean’s surface but
ORGANIC FARMING Introduction: Organic farming is an agricultural system that works in harmony with nature. It largely excludes the use of synthetic inputs (such as fertilizers, pesticides, hormones, feed additives etc.) and rely upon crop rotation, crop residues, animal manures, off-farm organic waste, mineral grade rock additives and biological system of nutrient mobilization and plant
NARI SHAKTI PURASKAR The Ministry of Women and Child Development of the Government of India annually bestows the Nari Shakti Puraskar (literally, “Woman Power Award”) on individuals or organisations that advance the cause of women’s empowerment. On March 8th, International Women’s Day, the awards are given out at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi by the
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