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Phanerozoic

The Phanerozoic is the most recent and current eon in Earth’s geological timescale, extending from approximately 538.8 million years ago to the present. It encompasses the entire span...

December 27, 2016

European Nationalism [UGC NTA NET Political Science Notes]

Nationalism is a political ideology that prioritises the interests of a nation. It often promotes national identity and unity while opposing external control. Nationalism can manifest in various...

December 27, 2016

Phenol

Phenol, also known as carbolic acid, phenolic acid, or benzenol, is an aromatic organic compound composed of a phenyl ring bonded to a hydroxyl group. With the molecular...

December 27, 2016

Photoelectric effect

The photoelectric effect is a fundamental phenomenon in which electrons are emitted from a material when it is exposed to electromagnetic radiation, typically ultraviolet or visible light of...

December 27, 2016

Photon

A photon is an elementary particle that serves as the quantum of the electromagnetic field, encompassing forms of electromagnetic radiation such as visible light, radio waves, X-rays, and...

December 27, 2016

Physical chemistry

Physical chemistry is a major branch of chemistry concerned with understanding chemical systems by applying the theories, principles, and methods of physics. It investigates both macroscopic and microscopic...

December 27, 2016

Sagarmala Development Company’s office inaugurated in New Delhi

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated Sagarmala Development Company’s (SDC) office in New Delhi to promote port-led development in the country. The SDC has been...

December 27, 2016

Assam Government launches Health Insurance Scheme Atal-Amrit Abhiyan

Assam Government rolled out ‘Atal-Amrit Abhiyan’, a health insurance scheme to provide coverage against several critical illnesses. Atal-Amrit Abhiyan aims to make quality health care affordable to every...

December 27, 2016

China tests 5th-generation fighter jet FC-31 Gyrfalcon

China has successfully tested the latest version of its fifth-generation stealth fighter jet J-31 (now renamed the FC-31 Gyrfalcon). The newest version of twin-engine FC-31 took to the...

December 27, 2016

China passes law to levy environment tax to fight pollution

China’s top legislature has passed Environment Tax to levy environment tax on polluters, especially on heavy industries. It will enter into force on January 1, 2018. The law...

December 27, 2016

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