Gist of EPW November Week 4, 2021
The Economic and Political Weekly (EPW) is an important source of study material for IAS, especially for the current affairs... View Article
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01 Dec 2021: The Hindu Analysis
UPSC Current Affairs Preparation: The Hindu Analysis Watch expert analysis of ‘The Hindu’ dated 1st Dec 2021. Important news and... View Article
What are the barriers to communication skills?
There are different obstacles to productive communication that can cause the prevention of a message being delivered. It occurs in... View Article
Sales of shares of an Indian company to a Chinese customer is a ______ item on the ______ of Balance of Payments.
a) Debit, Capital account. b) Debit, Current account. c) Credit, Capital account. d) Credit, Current account. Answer b: Debit, Current... View Article
Describe the histological organisation of a human testis.
A male reproductive system consists of a pair of testis, accessory sex glands, genital ducts and penis. The testis are... View Article
Which of the following is an adenine derivative responsible for cell division?
a) Cytokinin b) Jasmonic Acid c) Ethylene d) Brassinosteroids Answer a) Explanation: Cytokinins are adenine derivatives substituted at N6. They... View Article
A Cuckoo laying eggs in the nest of other species of birds is an example of
a) Hyperparasitism b) Endoparasitism c) Adelphoparasitism d) Brood parasitism Answer: d) Explanation: A cuckoo laying eggs in the nest of... View Article
Sort the Following Examples into Unisexual Flowers and Bisexual Flowers – Coconut, Maize, Cucumber, Papaya, Castor, Onion, Watermelon.
Unisexual flowers have either stamen or carpels. The male unisexual flower is known as “staminate” and the female unisexual flower... View Article
Sickle cell anemia is a case of
a) Transition mutation b) Transversion mutation c) Frameshift mutation d) Silent mutation Answer: b) Explanation: Sickle cell anemia is a... View Article
The purpose of biological treatment of waste water is to
a) Increase BOD b) Decrease BOD c) Increase Sedimentation d) Reduce Sedimentation Answer: b) Explanation: Biological treatment of water, also... View Article
Name the tissue which protects against mechanical shocks.
a) Adipose tissue b) Cartilage c) Areolar tissue d) Fibrous tissue Answer: a) Explanation: Adipose is a type of connective... View Article
When a true breeding red flower plant is crossed with a true breeding white flower plant, the resulting generation shows all pink flower plants. Explain.
When a true breeding red flower plant is crossed with a true breeding white flower plant, the resulting generation shows... View Article
Write a short note on Coniferous Forests and its Types.
Coniferous forests are predominated by coniferous trees, trees that produce seeds in the form of cones. Conifers are trees that... View Article
What is the GERL System?
GERL is the acronym for Golgi Apparatus, Endoplasmic Reticulum and Lysosome. The system is involved in the process of Endocytosis... View Article
Sansad TV Perspective: Population Slowdown
In the series Sansad TV Perspective, we bring you an analysis of the discussion featured on the insightful programme ‘Perspective’... View Article
AIR Spotlight – Creating Next-Generation Urban Infrastructure
AIR Spotlight is an insightful program featured daily on the All India Radio Newsonair. In this program, many eminent panellists... View Article
01 Dec 2021: UPSC Exam Comprehensive News Analysis
CNA 01 Dec 2021:- Download PDF Here TABLE OF CONTENTS A. GS 1 Related B. GS 2 Related INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS... View Article
30 Nov 2021: PIB Summary & Analysis
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Anti-Diabetics Ayurvedic Drug Bgr-34 2. Soil Health Card Scheme 3. Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) 4.... View Article
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Opinions Facts Both A) and B) None of the options is correct Answer A: Opinions Explanation: The reliance of people,... View Article
30 Nov 2021: The Hindu Analysis
UPSC Current Affairs Preparation: The Hindu Analysis Watch expert analysis of ‘The Hindu’ dated 30th Nov 2021. Important news and... View Article
