Phytoplankton produces oxygen like every other plant through the means of photosynthesis. In fact, most half of earth's oxygen comes from oceanic... View Article
The phytoplankton is a plant different from its animal counterpart, the zooplankton. Phytoplankton are similar to terrestrial plants in that they... View Article
As per recent estimates in 2020, there are about 150 Great Indian Bustards left in India. Due to human encroachments and poaching their numbers... View Article
The largest protected wetland is Llanos de Moxo located in Bolivia, South America. It covers an area of 126,100 square kilometers (48,700 sq mi)... View Article
The second largest wetland in Asia is the Son Beel. It is situated in the Karimganj district, state of Assam. A wetland is a distinct ecosystem... View Article
The longest lake in India is Vembanand. It is also counted as one of the largest lakes in India. With an area of 2033 square kilometers and a... View Article
Snow leopards have preference for broken terrain cliffs, rocky outcrops and ravines as such hatates provide excellent cover and allow them to... View Article
Chlorofluorocarbons have properties that are non-flammable, tasteless and odourless while being chemically stable. Another ideal property is that... View Article
Snow Leopards are known to jump upto 9 metres which is 6 times more than their body length. Snow leopards are native to the mountain ranges... View Article
Methane has destructive effects on the ozone layer. Not only that, a sharp increase in methane in the atmosphere will likely increase global... View Article
Along with destroying the Ozone layer, chlorofluorocarbons trap heat in the lower levels of the atmosphere. This leads to the heating of the... View Article
In lesser amounts, CFC is not at all harmful to humans but at a higher dosage it can affect the heart, central nervous system, liver, kidneys and... View Article
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are used in Refrigerators, Air Conditioners, Aircrafts and Aerosol sprays. The usage of these items releases a large... View Article
When chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) drift upwards towards the stratosphere, they come in contact with the Ozone layer. This leads to a chemical... View Article
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) are responsible for the depletion of the Ozone layer. The Ozone Layer helps keep out harmful UV rays that can otherwise... View Article
The largest wetland in India is the Sunderbans. Sunderban Wetland is also a part of the largest mangrove forest in the world. It consists of... View Article
UPSC Current Affairs Preparation: The Hindu Analysis Watch expert analysis of ‘The Hindu’ dated 20th Oct 2021. Important news and views to boost... View Article
The civil services exam is one of the most prestigious examinations conducted in the country. Lakhs of candidates apply for the IAS Exam every... View Article
Cracking the civil services exam is not a cakewalk and requires an ample amount of hard work, dedication and thorough preparation. IAS Coaching... View Article
