National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights
In December 2018, the Indian government initiated the process of developing a Business and Human Rights National Action Plan (NAP)... View Article
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Gist of Yojana February 2021 Issue: Indian Literature
Yojana Magazine is an important source of material for the UPSC exam. The monthly magazine provides details of major government... View Article
National Beekeeping & Honey Mission (NBHM)
Government schemes are an important part of the UPSC IAS syllabus. In this article, you can read all about the... View Article
08 Apr 2021: UPSC Exam Comprehensive News Analysis
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What Happens in Diabetes Insipidus?
In diabetes insipidus, there is less water conserved by kidneys leading to water loss and dehydration. This is caused due... View Article
What Is the Difference Between Hyperthyroidism and Thyrotoxicosis?
Hyperthyroidism refers to the excess synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones from the thyroid gland. It can be due to... View Article
What Causes Congenital Hypothyroidism?
Congenital hypothyroidism is caused due to underactive or absent thyroid gland. Insufficient iodine in the diet is one of the... View Article
What Is Graves Disease of the Thyroid?
Graves disease is a type of hyperthyroidism or over secretion of thyroid hormones. It is also known as exophthalmic goitre.... View Article
Does Hypothyroidism Cause Mental Retardation?
Hypothyroidism during pregnancy leads to the poor development of the baby. It results in mental retardation, low IQ, stunted growth,... View Article
What Is Myxoedema?
Myxoedema refers to severe hypothyroidism, i.e. insufficiency of thyroid hormones. It is characterised by swelling and thickening of the skin,... View Article
What Triggers Bile Release?
The release of bile stored in the gallbladder is triggered by the hormone cholecystokinin. CCK is released in response to... View Article
What Three Substances Are Absorbed Through the Stomach?
Although major absorption takes place in the small intestine, some absorption also takes place in the other parts of the... View Article
What Inhibits CCK Release?
CCK is a peptide hormone released by the I cells of the small intestine in response to the presence of... View Article
Is Insulin Exocrine or Endocrine?
The pancreas acts as both the exocrine and endocrine gland. The endocrine pancreas secretes two hormones, insulin and glucagon, which... View Article
What Stimulates the Release of Insulin?
Insulin is a peptide hormone released from the beta cells of the Islets of Langerhans, present in the pancreas. Insulin... View Article
What Hormone Acts on Exocrine Pancreas?
Secretin acts on the exocrine pancreas. It is a peptide hormone. It stimulates the pancreas to secrete water and bicarbonate... View Article
What Is the Most Important Digestive Enzyme in the Stomach?
The most important digestive enzyme, secreted by the gastric glands in the stomach is pepsin. It is a proteolytic enzyme... View Article
What Substances Can the Stomach Absorb?
The absorption of food takes place in different parts of the GI tract. The small intestine is the major site... View Article
What Does Norepinephrine Do to Blood Sugar?
Norepinephrine is a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla. It is one of the emergency hormones, which increases the blood... View Article
How Does Cholecystokinin Regulate Pancreatic Function?
Cholecystokinin is a peptide hormone of the gastrointestinal tract. It is secreted by the I cells present in the mucosal... View Article
