What is apiculture? How is it important in our lives?
Apiculture or bee-keeping is the maintenance of hives of honeybees for the production of honey. It has been an age-old... View Article
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Phagocytosis is carried out by
Phagocytosis is carried out by specialized cells called professional phagocytes. This includes cells of the immune system such as macrophages,... View Article
Levels of biological organization are
There are four levels of biological organization: Organisms, Populations, Communities and Biomes.
Total number of bones found in human skull is
The total number of bones present in the human skull is 29. These includes 8 cranial bones, 14 facial bones,... View Article
How does transpiration helps in upward transport of substance?
Transpiration helps in upward transport of substances in plants by drawing water up from the roots. During transpiration, water evaporates... View Article
Write the difference between adaptation and acclimatization.
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Who discovered vaccine for the first time? Name two diseases which can be prevented by vaccines?
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Explain how groundwater is recharged.
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Where are the following located and what are their functions. a) Placenta b) Thalamus. c) Anther d) Stigma e) Ovary
Name of the Structure Location Function Placenta Swollen area in the ovary Renders origination to the ovules Thalamus Tip of... View Article
An example of ex situ conservation is
An example of ex situ conservation is seed bank. Other examples are zoos, aquariums and botanical gardens.
Give 5 examples of pisces, amphibia, reptilia, aves and mammalia.
Pisces – catfish, goldfish, whale, shark and jellyfish. Amphibia – hippopotamus, frogs, tortoise, crocodile and a few snakes. Reptilia –... View Article
What are lenticels? Mention their functions.
Lenticels are aerating pores in the bark of woody plants for the exchange of gases. Lenticels appear on the surface... View Article
07 June 2021: UPSC Exam Comprehensive News Analysis
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Multilateral Institutions – Need for Reforms: RSTV – Big Picture
Rajya Sabha TV programs and discussions are very insightful and informative from a UPSC perspective. In this article, we provide... View Article
06 June 2021: PIB Summary & Analysis
June 6th, 2021, PIB:- Download PDF Here Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2019-20 Context: Union Education Minister approved the release of... View Article
British Raj
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Portuguese India
The Portuguese State of India (Estado Português da Índia), also simply known as Portuguese India was a colonial state of... View Article
UPSC Exam: Gist of Yojana 2021
The Yojana Magazine is one of the most important sources of UPSC current affairs and government schemes for IAS exam preparation. The... View Article
06 Jun 2021: The Hindu Analysis
UPSC Current Affairs Preparation: The Hindu Analysis Watch expert analysis of ‘The Hindu’ dated 6th Jun 2021. Important news and... View Article
06 June 2021: UPSC Exam Comprehensive News Analysis
CNA 6th June 2021:- Download PDF Here TABLE OF CONTENTS A. GS 1 Related B. GS 2 Related INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS... View Article
