General Knowledge

Environment GK

MON 809, MON 810, MON 863

MON 809 MON 809 is an Insect Resistant maize under license from Monsanto Company. Small amounts of the introduced proteins, CryIA(b) and CP4 EPSPS are present in leaves, seeds and

Enviropig

Enviropig contains genes from mice and E coli bacteria which have been inserted into their DNA with absolute precision. Unlike normal pigs, Enviropigs have been designed to produce their own

Oncomouse

OncoMouse or Harvard mouse is a genetically modified laboratory mouse which carries a specific gene called an activated oncogene. The activated oncogene significantly increases the mouse's susceptibility to cancer, and

Vermicompost

Vermicompost is the product or process of composting utilizing various species of worms, usually red wigglers, white worms, and earthworms to create a heterogeneous mixture of decomposing vegetable or food

Xeriscaping

Xeriscaping is also known as xerogardening. Xeriscaping refers to landscaping and gardening in ways that reduce or eliminate the need for supplemental water from irrigation. It is promoted in regions

Antarctic Ozone hole

How does Ozone Hole get created? We all know that the Polar Regions get a much larger variation in sunlight than anywhere else and during the 3 months of winter

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